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Monthly Archives: January 2020

Gifts For Your Valentines

I cannot believe it is almost February 1st…Valentine’s Day is just around the corner.  I love doing Valentine’s Day posts…There’s something about a day devoted to pink and red hearts and ruffled chocolate boxes!!!  I have picked out a bunch of little treats for those close to your heart this year…I received so many good suggestions from readers and other bloggers and I am so excited to share them with you!!!!




How cute is this Kate Spade jewelry box?


I ordered these for my hubby!!!! I cannot wait to give them to him!!!!!


This is a great set of bath bombs


I am going to send this to my daughter at school!!!


You know how much I love Korean beauty products!!!!


Sending these to all 3 of my kids!!!!


How about a cute sweater for your favorite dog!!!


For the past 3 years, these earrings have been my favorite..I love the light pink!!!!


I think my husband would also LOVE this cryto roller!!!! Good Bye Aches and Pains


The electrolyte filter that fits in most water bottles is so cool!!!!!


I love these charging pads and this is a fast one!!!!


You have to get these magnetic lashes for your girlfriend. I just ordered them. They get great reviews…


And lastly, everyone needs a pair of candy hearts pajama pants!!!!

Let’s Talk Diets

Fad diets have popped up all over the internet and media thanks to their promises of helping you lose weight quickly and easily. While there is certainly truth to many of these fad diets, it’s important to remember one crucial fact that everyone seems to forget; these companies are motivated by money.
Perhaps it’s a rather cynical take on the weight loss industry, but when you consider that it’s a growing market worth over $72.2 billion US dollars, it’s hard to imagine that people are motivated purely by good will or a passion to help people lose weight.
The dangers of a fad diet
Fad diets tend to offer some short-term results. For instance, cutting out carbs or going on a keto diet tends to offer fantastic weight loss results, but these are only short-term results that introduce some very real long-term dangers. Short-term in this case isn’t only a few months either–it’s several years.
Many people put back on the weight they lose after a couple of years because those diets simply aren’t sustainable. What’s needed is a healthy diet that provides all of the nutrition you need while also working on becoming more active so that your heart has a chance to work out. More exercise combined with a healthy diet and portion control is arguably the best long-term solution for stable weight loss.
Below, we’ve included an infographic that covers some of the dangers of fad diets and why you should avoid trying one for an extended period of time.

Crustless Broccoli Cheddar Quiche

One of the requests I received for new year posts was for easy healthy family recipes.  I saw someone post this on Facebook the other day and decided to try it.  This crustless quiche was amazing.  I served it with some chicken soup.  I really like the skinnytaste site they have some really good lite recipes.  Stay tuned for more…Bon Appetit!!!

adapted from skinnytaste.com
  • 3 cups broccoli florets  (I used frozen but just make sure to strain all the excess water)
  • 5 Eggs, large
  • 1/8 tsp Black pepper, ground
  • 3/4 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 pinch Nutmeg
  • 2/3 cup 2% milk
  • 1 cup Cheddar cheese, grated
  • 1/4 cup Half & half cream (I use fat free)



  • Preheat your oven to 350degrees. 
  • Spray a pie dish with oil.
  • Steam the chopped broccoli florets in the microwave with 1 tablespoon water until tender, crisp and green but not mushy, about 2 1/2 to 3 minutes.
  • Evenly spread the broccoli in the dish and top it evenly with the grated cheddar cheese.
  • Make the custard mixture by whisking together the milk, half and half, eggs, salt, black pepper, and the nutmeg. Pour the custard into the dish and bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is set.
  • Cut the quiche into 6 pieces and serve.

Have You Met Bette Yet?

A wonderful company, Bette California, reached out to me the other day to show me their amazing beachwear line.  I immediately fell in love with everything they presented…The next thing I knew a box full of some of their pieces for me to try on arrived at my door.  Every single item was perfection.  I love the fits, the fabrics, the cuts, and the accessories.  It’s really hard to find swim coverups that actually cover up but do not overwhelm you.  Bette’s line is just right. The Bette team is super excited to branch out to the East Coast from their delightful home in California and I was so flattered that they thought my blog was one good way to start.  Use this link to get 15% off your order.  Now for some of my favorite Bette pieces:




This tunic comes in white as well, it can also be worn with white jeans!!!  It’s soo cute!!!

This is a fav..you can change the tassel color….and it also comes in black

Desperately waiting for this to be restocked!!!
Love everything about this look..The caftan and the adorable clutch!!!
This coverup dress and beach bag is perfection!!!
Every Cover Up is so chic, its hard to choose!!!

Regain Your Shape!!!!

There are so many shapewear companies out there..I feel like Spanx really took over the market with their products.  Over the years, I bought lots of Spanx.  And after Gwyneth wore 2 to the Oscars, many friends, myself included started doing the same!!!!! But Spanx never really worked for me… I don’t like the material and I really don’t like the fit..BUT I love shapewear and I definitely need it, especially for certain dresses/outfits.  I came across a company, Shapellx Best Shapewear!!! on Instagram, you know one of those “click here” to buy ads and I immediately purchased one of their products and I love it.. It does not roll down, it lays flat under all materials and it is not clingy (I always thought the Spanx material was too clingy).  The product that I purchased really does slim down your entire body.  It’s incredible.   On the site, you will see that everything is mostly HIGH compression, which means it really sucks you in!!!!!  They also have a list where you can choose your “control” area. I find the site very easy to use!!!




Ultimately, I decided to write a post about shapewear because I did get a few questions about which style to buy and how to choose which piece is right for you.  Basically, it is best to stick to your regular size, so that the garment fits just right (Here is their sizing help chart…sooo helpful).  If you want to minimize your thighs get a pair of footless tights or biker short style.  For smooth lines around the torso, get something with a high waist or a waist trainer for women and for all-over shaping (my favorite!!!!!) choose a bodysuit or these thong shapewear bodysuits!!!






So are you ready to nip and tuck your body?  Here are links to some of their best sellers!!!


Here are the Shapellx best shapewear pieces


I have also been asked about waist and body trimmers, where you train your body to get smaller by wearing these a few hours a day!!!! I have never tried any of these, but sign me up!!!!



Shapellx also has a full line of flattering leggings and workout 
clothes!!!


This is the shaper that I bought and it’s really really good!!!


And lastly the the sooo popular thong shapewear bodysuits!!!!


Amazon Best Sellers for 2019

I received my Amazon Associates report for 2019 and I was able to see which items were the best sellers from the links that I shared last year.  I loved seeing how much you loved the items that I chose for you.  It seems organizing/cleaning items are the most popular, followed by beauty products!!!  I LOVE it..


This phone charger


These storage baskets..I used in my pantry!!!


These oven liners. They are great for keeping your oven clean!!!


These bowls!!!


These Ikea bags..We use them for EVERYTHING!!!!!


This stain remover…hands down THE BEST


This Volumizer Hair Dryer Brush….Probably my favorite thing on the Amazon site…


This mascara!!!


This candle!!!!


This vacuum!!!


This was a stocking stuffer for my college senior!!!!!


These makeup brushes!!!


This USB lighter


The Bobby Brown Makeup Manual!!!!!


And the skin saver set for the guys!!!!

Disclosure:  Some of the links above are affiliate links, meaning that I get a small commission, at no additional cost to you, if you click through and purchase the item.