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Some Of Our Favorite Summer Things

posted on : August 14, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 2 Comments

This is going to be a long post because I am going to share a lot of things with you.  Mostly things that my family ordered this summer….I had family visit me for 4 weeks this summer, I had a high school graduation and 2 kids shopping for college.  A freshman, in a dorm and a senior, in an off campus house.  Needless to say we were constantly online ordering EVERYTHING…from cleaning products, to bug zappers to sheets!!!  I texted tons of links to items that readers would ask me about when I saw them, so I decided to do one post with some of our favorite things from Summer of 2019!! ENJOY!!!!








I LIVE for Frame jeans….I found this pair for a steal…if they have your size….GRAB them!!!!


Take it from someone who is addicted to Grande Lash…these products work..this is suppose to be the best on the market!!!!


Thanks to this, we had a bug free summer!!!


I have been obsessed with the Laundress products for years…the stain solution is incredible..it gets new and even old stains out of everything!!!!


I cannot keep everyone’s favorite lollipops around the house long enough to even have one myself!!!!!


I bought this pocket tool for both my kids to take to school, for my mom and also I have a few around my house!!!!


Do NOT go to college with out this storage bin!!!!! And I even got a couple for around here!!!!


I cannot live without this carpet cleaner!!!


We first saw these sunglasses in the Hamptons…the perfect aviator!!!!


My girls love this makeup eraser and all their friends ask where to get one too….


My sister and I became addicted to these this summer!!!!


These raffia earrings were the home run of the summer…for only $7.99!!!! I bought a few pairs and gave out the link at least 50 times!!!


This garden stool is probably one of the best pieces I bought for my patio so far…its incredible in person!!!


Another great pair of earrings!!!


I use these “nicer” disposable cups in my cabana and another thing everyone asks for the link for!!!!


This is such a cute blouse…it runs big FYI!!


Not glamorous but the BEST mop and bucket!!!!


My girls and I could eat this for all 3 meals!!!!

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Book Club Monday

posted on : August 13, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

Are you ready for another THRILLER?  Than this week’s book club choice, The Stranger In Our Home by Sophie Draper is just for you!!!!   Here is the summary:


Have you been bad enough?

When her stepmother dies unexpectedly, Caro returns to her childhood home in the rural English countryside. She hadn’t seen Elizabeth in years, but the remote farmhouse offers refuge from a bad relationship, and a chance to start again.
But going through Elizabeth’s belongings unearths memories Caro would rather stay buried. In particular, the story her stepmother would tell her, about two little girls and the terrible thing they do.

As heavy snow traps Caro in the village, where her neighbours stare and whisper, Caro is forced to question why Elizabeth hated her so much, and what she was hiding. But does she really want to uncover the truth? – Good Reads
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The Camo Pieces That You Have Been Waiting For…..

posted on : August 10, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

After Wednesday’s post, when I wrote about adding a little bit of camo to your wardrobe, I received so many notes.  Everyone was so excited with this concept.  Most of the readers said that they always wanted something camo but were not sure how to wear it.  They were afraid they looked like they were about to go hunting!!!!!  Here are some of my favorite camo pieces that can easily transition into your existing wardrobe.  Bon Weekend!!!!


























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Back to School Crockpot Reeses Cake

posted on : August 9, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

My college senior is going back to school this weekend.  I’m really not ready to say goodbye yet!!  We are going to have a family send off dinner and I am going to make this awesome Crockpot cake for him.  It looks so easy and delicious!! 

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INGREDIENTS
1 box Devil’s Food Cake mix
1 package instant chocolate pudding
1 c. whole milk
3 eggs
1/4 c. sour cream
1/4 c. peanut butter
1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
2 c. peanut butter chips
Cooking spray, for Crock-Pot
1/3 c. melted peanut butter, for garnish
10 mini Reese’s cups, halved
1/4 c. chopped Reese’s pieces

  1. In a large bowl, combine cake mix and pudding mix. Whisk to combine. Add milk, eggs, sour cream, peanut butter, vanilla and salt and mix until smooth. Fold in peanut butter chips.
  2. Grease the bowl of Crock-Pot with nonstick cooking spray. Add batter to Crock-Pot and smooth top with spatula. Cook on low for 3 1/2 to 4 hours checking at 3 hours to make sure the edges aren’t burning. Cake can be kept on warm for up to 4 hours before serving. The finished cake should be set on the sides and still gooey in the center.
  3. Drizzle with peanut butter and garnish with Reese’s cups and Reese’s Pieces Serve.

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Incorporating Camo in Your Wardrobe……

posted on : August 8, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

One of my favorite purchases last year was a camouflage button up jacket with a bow brooch at the top.  It is by Veronica Beard and I usually wore it with flared black pants and leopard flats (I love mixing the patterns!!!!!).  I received a few messages lately asking me how to incorporate camo in an everyday wardrobe.  Here are some of my favorite looks.  On Friday, I am going to have a shopping guide for you so you can add some of your own camo pieces.  

This is the jacket that I own:
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I also love this look with a statement belt….
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These pants have a trendy casual but really put together look!
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A camo puffer jacket is also very chic!
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Love how the camo looks with white jeans and a statement necklace…the pop of color is fun too!!
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Love the pink and camo combination!
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This is a much more subtle print…
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If you don’t want to commit to a jacket or pants, a scarf is a great way to start!
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This is a great jacket…
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So is this!!
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A pair of flats is also a great way to add just a touch of camo to your look!
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Here is another fab scarf!!
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Another fun pair of flats!
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This is probably one of my favorite looks…the camo, sequins and zebra print…soooo fun and soooo CAMP!!!!!
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Book Club Monday

posted on : August 6, 2019 posted by : nicolesteinthal 0 Comment

I love love when I get feedback from my readers.  Whether it be an email telling me that they bought something I posted or a photo of a recipe from the blog or a recommendation.  I LOVE recommendations!!!  A reader sent me an email telling me that this week’s book club choice, The Chain by Adrian McKinty is “THE summer read”.  It’s is a little more intense than I usually read but it sounds soooo good…here is the summary:

YOUR PHONE RINGS.

A STRANGER HAS KIDNAPPED YOUR CHILD.

TO FREE THEM YOU MUST ABDUCT SOMEONE ELSE’S CHILD.

YOUR CHILD WILL BE RELEASED WHEN YOUR VICTIM’S PARENTS KIDNAP ANOTHER CHILD.

IF ANY OF THESE THINGS DON’T HAPPEN:
YOUR CHILD WILL BE KILLED.

YOU ARE NOW PART OF THE CHAIN


“YOU ARE NOT THE FIRST.
AND YOU WILL CERTAINLY NOT BE THE LAST.”- Amazon.com


For more information or to purchase this book, click HERE.


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