Do you shop at H&M? I didn’t until about a year or so ago. There was never a store close enough to us. I had no idea really what to expect from this brand. I had heard really good things but not until I started shopping at the one near my parent’s house and ordering regularly online did I really discover how truly great it is. The styles really mimic all those of the high-end brands. The quality is soo great and the fit is actually pretty good. It has definitely surpassed my love for Zara lately. Unlike Zara, H&M has a wonderful return policy and the sizing is so much better. Things do sell out pretty quickly so you have to grab it when you see it but overall, H&M is a really wonderful choice for inexpensive fashion-forward styles. I looked over the current fall line and found some really good pieces…Here are a few of my favs….
When you enter many homes, you will notice that overall, they are pretty similar to one another in terms of contents. While we all have personal belongings, most properties will have similar uses for their rooms (lounges, bathrooms, bedrooms, kitchens) and similar main features (a television, shelving units, wardrobes, etc). But there’s no rule saying that this has to be the case. There’s nothing stopping you from changing up your home and adding in luxury or novelty additions that could make it better fit your needs and preferences, especially now that we are all staying home more. There are all sorts of options open to you, as long as you’re open to them! Here are a few that you might like to try out!
A Hot Tub
Hot tubs are a pure luxury. People tend to associate them with spa days. Not only are they fun, but they have health benefits. They encourage you to unwind and relax. They soothe your muscles. Plus, they’re great for entertaining! Having your friends and family over for a catch up in the hot tub is a great way to spend time with your nearest and dearest.
A Swimming Pool
Sticking with a water based theme here, why not consider a swimming pool if you have the space. The cheapest option is an outdoor pool, which can be covered over and used throughout the year (though use during warmer months is more likely). Alternatively, if you can afford to spend a bit more, you could have an indoor pool, which is slightly easier to maintain and probably will genuinely get year round use. A pool doesn’t have to be olympic sized. Instead, something that you can swim a few widths in should be sufficient. Not only is this a great home addition for health and wellbeing, as it gives you a fun and simple means of exercising without leaving your property, but it can be great for entertainment too! Who doesn’t love a pool party? Just make sure to invest in quality water pumps and ensure your pool is cleaned due to schedule.
A Cinema Room
If you have a spare room, it doesn’t necessarily have to be a guest room or an office. Instead, why not transform yours into a cinema room? This is relatively cost effective, but so few people do it! All you need is a projector, a screen and some comfortable seating. If you want to go all out, you could invest in a surround sound system. Invite your friends and family over, get the popcorn out and you’re bound to have a great time watching your favourite shows and films!
Of course, there are countless other luxury investments you can make to improve upon your home. But those listed above hold some real value! Not only can they help your home to better suit you and your wants and needs, but they could all serve to improve your social life too! So, why not give them a go? A little planning can go a long way!
I know, I know all you are hearing about is Amazon Day and you are sick of it!! BUT today is the day to debut something for ME>>>>>>>
I thought you might be interested in MY NEW page on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/shop/nslifestylesblog?ref=cm_sw_em_r_inf_own_nslifestylesblog_dp_rTFTTnIhDU4Jy
Here is where you can find all of my top picks in fashion, home, jewelry, seasonal decor and so much more…I have been working on it for months and I am finally ready to debut it for you!!!
Now you have one place to go to find my monthly best sellers long after the post has gone. And the best part, I will update it often so there will always be something new. In the upcoming Holiday months, I will be adding aspecial gift-giving sections that I know you will LOVE.
So check it out and let me know your thoughts!!!
Happy Columbus Day!! I hope everyone had a relaxing long weekend….If you are looking for a fun, easy read choice for your October book club, I recommend, Barbarians at the PTA by Stephanie Newman. Dr. Newman is a psychoanalyst/psychologist/author and public speaker has practiced in New York over 25 years, treating adults/adolescents and families struggling with anxiety, depression, workplace concerns and more recently Covid-19 stress.
Barbarians at the PTA is a hilarious must read, with the same sharp and witty tone of Mrs. Maisel. Here is the story:
Desperate Housewives Meets Mean Girlsin this Heartfelt and Hilarious Debut Novel about a Mother-Daughter Duo Facing Cliques, Cyberbullying, and Snobs in a Wealthy NYC Suburb
Victoria Bryant is starting over. After a rage-inducing scandal and the realization that her dreamy fiancé is faker than a faux Fendi purse, she moves her psychology practice and 10-year-old daughter, Rachel, to Mayfair Close, an idyllic Westchester, NY, suburb known for its manicured lawns and excellent schools.
The transition is initially seamless; several PTA moms befriend Victoria, her already busy practice booms, and Rachel finds a group of friends. But before anyone can say “helicopter mom,” in walks Lee DeVry. Wealthy, glamorous and perfectly toned, the PTA president is everything Victoria is not.
Vic tries to fit in with Lee and the other SUV driving, athleisure-wearing mothers. At first, she manages to balance the demands of her practice, single parenthood, and her budding romance with Jim, a handsome school administrator. All seems well until Rachel is suddenly targeted, first by the girls at school, and then by an anonymous cyberbully. As Rachel spirals, becoming isolated, playing hooky, and exhibiting signs of depression and disordered eating, Victoria vows to find out who has been messing with her daughter.
After she learns a secret that will help her rescue her child, Vic faces the ultimate dilemma: should she expose the bully publicly, despite the potential consequences to her professional reputation and relationships with Rachel and Jim? – Amazon.com
For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE. Also, Dr Newman is available to come speak to your book club via Zoom and talk about the book in detail!! I cannot wait to do this! If you are interested Email Me and I can help set it up!!
Why is it that you travel? To see more of the world? To bring back memories? For a lot of people, there is a sense of achievement that comes with broadening one’s horizons. But if you’re longing for that feeling, there are even more ways to bolster that sense of achievement and purpose with your trips away from home. Here are some interesting suggestions.
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Start A New Career
If you’re a travel lover, there are plenty of jobs that can help you see more of the world. What’s more, you can get into a career that helps you gain a whole new sense of satisfaction wherever you go. You can look into being a travel consultant. In this position, you will understand your clients needs and suggest suitable trips, especially now since travel is mostly local. And, there is still great demand.
Learn the lingo
If you want to not only get a sense of achievement but also foster some real improvements in your trip, then there are few better ways to do that than by learning to speak the language. By being better able to interface with the language of the place you visit, not only can you communicate better, but you can navigate better, spend more wisely, and even make some friends on your travels. Linguistic apps like Mondly can make a huge difference to the way that you see travel, even if you don’t necessarily become fluent. And you will be all ready and well prepared for your next trip, when the time comes.
Engage with the wildlife
Wherever you go, there will be wildlife to see and, sometimes, to interact with more closely. Safari trips can be deeply satisfying because they can allow you to get closer to animals in their natural habitat than you ever would, otherwise. Learning to fish with sites like Tailored Tackle can be just as engaging. Not only can you get involved in the struggle of nature locally, but you can also come back with a souvenir too. And pick up a new hobby!!!
Preserve the places that you visit
There’s an increasing trend towards forms of responsible travel that allow people on vacation to help take care of the places that they visit. Volunteer travel programs as described in Volunteer Forever have some great tips for helping to organize a trip to help the environment that you visit.
Vacations away from home offer far more than just things to do and attractions to see. They offer ways to accomplish new goals and develop further as a person. The above examples can help you see how to do just that.
Happy Friday!! We made it through another week. Congrats!!! I was out to dinner last night and I have to admit it was pretty cold sitting outside under a tent ever with heaters. I looked around and took note of what other people were wearing. I saw a bunch of turtle neck sweaters, which is really not for me, too itchy!!! I saw a bunch of wraps, which does work but THEN!!!! I saw a girl wearing the chicest cape. And I knew right then and there…THAT is what we need to get. The cape idea is brilliant. You can keep it on while you eat. It’s not too bulky and most importantly it will keep you warm while still looking chic. I’m sold. Here are some of the amazingly beautiful capes that I found!! Click on the images below for more information!
