I have become obsessed with the Nantucket Spider products.  I saw them for the first time last summer at Whole Foods and because of the all natural ingredients (essential oils), the smell and light weight feel on my skin, I made my first purchase.  For the past 2 summers, I have had bottle of Nantucket Spider in my purse, on my patio, at the beach, pretty much anywhere I was going, and the fear of New England bugs was looming.  This year I even tried their Incense Sticks and I will NEVER EVER sit outside at night without them again.  I wish they made the incense in log form so I could burn them all summer long in our fire pit!!!!!!!!  Here are some of my favorite Nantucket Spider Products:

This is the original formula.  It protects against all biting bugs and ticks.  It is safe for all ages, including toddlers.  It is made with essential oils and citronella and is DEET free!!!  You can purchase the full size HERE or the purse size HERE.

This is the uber extra strength tick repellent.  This is perfect for walks, hikes, trails, your back yard, anywhere where you will come in contact with deer ticks.  This is also all natural, made from all essential oils, and is safe for all ages.  You can purchase the full size HERE or the purse size HERE.

This is the awesome Tick Repellent spray for Dogs.  I absolutely love this product.  I am sooo paranoid that one of my dogs is going to get a tick because we have so many deer in our neighborhood.  This smells so good and is free of any harmful chemicals.  My dogs don’t mind at all when I drench them in this!!  To purchase this product, click HERE.

Lastly, this is my all time favorite product, the Garden Incense Sticks. You can stick them directly in the ground or in the sand, next to a sitting area, and once they are lit, they will keep bugs away for a long while.  Again, they are all natural and smell incredible.  You can purchase these HERE.

This week’s book club choice is on repeat.  I recommended it last summer but wanted to feature it again in case you did not get a chance to read it.  It’s sooo good…

If you LOVED Big Little Lies..you will love this book..it will keep you guessing until the end…..

*Named one of “50 Best Books for the Beach” by Coastal Living

*Named one of “7 Books You Won’t Be Able to Put Down This Month” by InStyle

*Named one of “6 Books to Cure Your Little Big Lies Withdrawal” by Elle.com

*Named one of “20 Must-Read Books for Spring 2017” by Redbook

*Named one of “8 Thrillers You Will Devour This Summer” by BuzzFeed

Kate, Aubrey, and Jenny first met as college roommates and soon became inseparable, despite being as different as three women can be. Kate was beautiful, wild, wealthy, and damaged. Aubrey, on financial aid, came from a broken home, and wanted more than anything to distance herself from her past. And Jenny was a striver—brilliant, ambitious, and determined to succeed. As an unlikely friendship formed, the three of them swore they would always be there for each other. 

But twenty years later, one of them is standing at the edge of a bridge, and someone is urging her to jump. 

How did it come to this?

Kate married the gorgeous party boy, Aubrey married up, and Jenny married the boy next door. But how can these three women love and hate each other? Can feelings this strong lead to murder? When one of them dies under mysterious circumstances, will everyone assume, as is often the case, that it’s always the husband?

A suspenseful, absorbing novel that examines the complexities of friendship, It’s Always the Husband will keep readers guessing right up to its shocking conclusion. – Amazon.com

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

I honestly get so sick of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale because of all the posts popping up on Instagram everyday.  I really think some of the stuff is a definite miss but last year I bought a few pieces that I wore constantly.  So this year I decided to give it a go again.  I only listed pieces in this post that I tried for myself and kept or would have kept.  The sale ends on the 5th, and the prices go back up on the 6th, so this is a perfect rainy weekend project.  I really love the clothes that I bought and nothing listed below will break the bank!!!!  Happy Shopping!!!

I bought this shirt and have worn it a bunch of times with white jeans but It would look great with blue jeans or leather pants.

I have been meaning to post this recipe for a few weeks.  I went to a picnic night on the beach and this was the most popular dish.  Everyone loved it!!  It was surprisingly light but also so delicious.  I cannot wait to try it again.  Bon Appetit!!!

INGREDIENTS

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Slice the baguette into half inch thick slices.  Lay on a baking sheet and drizzle both sides with olive oil.
3. Bake the baguette slices for about 3-4 minutes per side, until they are slightly golden brown.
4. In the meantime, combine the fresh ricotta, lemon zest,1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper.
5. Bread is done toasting, spread 1-2 tablespoons of the ricotta mixture onto each slice.
6. Chiffonade (dice into long thin strips) the basil and sprinkle on top of the lemon basil ricotta crostini.
7. Lightly drizzle extra virgin olive oil onto each crostini.

It is officially impossible to get a reservation at the new restaurant Frenchette in Tribeca.  It has become the most coveted table in the city.  It is the brainchild of Keith McNally’s chefs Raid Nasr and Lee Hanson of Balthazar, Pastis, and Minetta Tavern fame.  According to the stellar recent New York Times review..it is definitely worth the wait.  At this point, I am going to try for October!!!!