Friday Favorites!

Another edition of my favorites! This work week was a shorter one but it has left me exhausted, longing for a vacation and looking forward to the weekend. You win some, you lose some- right?! ;)

As always, thank you Erika, Narci, and Andrea for including me!

Here is my Friday list!

1. Chocolate covered strawberries by Dole from the freezer section at the grocery store! Such a nice little evening treat without the guilt:) Or am I the only one who sneaks treats after dinner?!

2. Hanky Panky Sale! Personally, I think these are the best undies out there and at this price it is a little more reasonable to buy in bulk!

3. This natural mosquito spray made with essential oils. With the scary Zika virus lingering, this Florida girl has to make sure to protect herself from mosquitoes...especially with a potential pregnancy in the near future. I purchased this particular spray at a local farmers market over the weekend. I have yet to test it but I am willing to give it a shot! Any other mama's out there have something they use during the summer months as a repellent?

#tryingtobecrunchy

4. These cute shorts! SUPER cheap and adorable- my favorite combo!! Only $5.88!!!

5. Then there is this handsome face! Still reminiscing about the 4th of July and the wonderful time we shared with family and friends!

so happy! :) 

I hope y'all have a great weekend!

xo

gg

Friday Favorites!

Another Friday Favorites link up! Woohoo! I am super excited for this Friday because we are inching closer to a long holiday weekend!! 

Thank you Erika, Andrea, and Narci for helping me link up with all of these awesome ladies!

So let the weekly favorites begin!

1. Summer fruit is back and oh so good! My absolute favorites are the berries, cantaloupes and watermelon that come along with this season! If summer had a flavor it would be watermelon, right?!?

2. Bath & Body Works Semi Annual Sale!

Their Flashback Fragrances make me happy and nostalgic for high school days when everyone smelled like Freesia, Cucumber Melon and Country Apple:)

Wanna feel old?? Here is a reminder of what the packaging used to look like!

#makesmefeelancient

3. Nordstrom and their glorious sales! Below are two recent purchases that I love and both are currently 40% off!

4. Dressing up the hubs! Men's clothing sales are amazing- like mindbogglingly amazing. My husband was able to score 3 pairs of dress pants, 3 pairs of dress socks, and a dress shirt from Macy's for $125! AMAZING!

My favorite purchase that we made on this shopping trip, at Nordstrom Rack, are his wingtip Cole Haan beauties. My peddling point for this sale was that Ryan Gosling wore similar ones in the movie, "Crazy, Stupid, Love".  That sealed the deal! #winning

#iaminlove 

#thanksryan

5. A toast to LONG WEEKENDS!!!! I cannot wait for some relaxing time off from work to get things done around the house and  lounge on the beach sippin' a cold beverage:)

Wishing everyone a happy and safe July 4th weekend and Happy Canada Day to favorite my Canadians!

Thanks for readin'!

xo,

gg

What's Up Wednesday!

Thank you Shay, Sheaffer, and Mel for letting me join in on this fun "What's Up Wednesday" post! Below is a monthly round up of my life this June.


What we're eating this week...

Below are three of my recent recipe tries and all of them have been de-licous!

Sticky Sesame Cauliflower 

 Baked Ratatouille 

 Overnight Peanut-butter Oats. Such an easy and healthy breakfast!

1/2 cup rolled oats
1 tbsp peanut butter
1/4 tsp cinnamon
1/8 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 medium banana or berries
1/2 cup non-dairy milk (rice, coconut or almond)

Mix all together and let it sit in the fridge overnight!

What I'm reminiscing about?

Last year's July 4th! It was a day full of laughs, sunshine, delicious food, and fireworks!

What I'm loving...

Rumor has it that Victoria Secret will stop carrying bathing suits and intends to narrow their focus back to lingerie, undies and their PINK line. This is a little upsetting because they have very cute and affordable suits. SO I am loving my last summer suit order from VS and cannot wait for its arrival for the long weekend!

I LOVE this color bottom!

With this "neon lotus" top!

What we've been up to...

We have been trying to squeeze in lots of date nights and drinks! It has been so much fun to just be focusing on husband and wife time!

Yum! Bar Taco!

What I'm dreading...

With the beautiful beach days that Florida always delivers, it also brings along the dreaded high humidity!! My hair and humidity are. not. friends.

What I'm working on?

Our little fixer upper is one year old!! Hard to believe but the time has flown by. We have put a lot of time and love into the inside to make it our own. We are now moving to the outside... curb appeal, baby! We recently added shutters (yea!) and we also want to add a white washed brick siding accent, paint the house and rebuild the porch. I am tired just typing out that list! Specifically, this long weekend I hope to paint the front door a light aqua color and install light hardware touches to our garage door to add some needed character!

...or at least I hope this is my "after" picture!

What I'm excited about...

Some time off of work and Sparklers!!!!!!!!!!!!

What I'm watching...

Game of Thrones' Season 6 has come and gone and left us with a lot to ponder until next season. I can't get enough of Daenerys and the other strong female characters written in this show... and of course, there is always #JonSnow.

What I'm listening to...

Lots of "Parenthood" as I drift off to sleep at night. I have a very bad habit of putting in my earbuds and watching/listening to my iPad to doze off  (because it takes my husband .2 seconds to fall fast asleep)... this does mean that 6 out of 7 nights of the week I wake up tangled in wires.

What I'm wearing...

I cannot wait to hang out in my July 4th gear!

Also, this awesome lightweight dress is a great summertime find!

What I'm doing this weekend...

Lots of beach, sunshine and quality family time celebrating the Fourth with loved ones!

What I'm looking forward to next month...

Continuing to move forward with this blog! I am always in need of help and guidance so any tips are ALWAYS welcome! :):):):):)

June Bonus!
What is your favorite July 4th tradition and/or recipe...

Growing up, my "go to" July Fourth dessert was a vanilla cake with cool whip icing along with strawberries and blueberries added in the shape of the flag.. This year I will stick with my lil' tradition but take it a step further:)

I will be making a Patriotic Poke Cake which is my good ol' recipe with a fancier twist.

Thanks for reading and have a great day!

xo
gg

Friday Favorites!

Yay! Another exciting list of Friday Favorites! Linking up with Erika, Andrea, and Narci  again :)

Sometimes Fridays sneak up on you and other times the week kicks your booty! This Friday could not have come soon enough for this girl!

I will dive right in!

1. This beautiful necklace!!!  I am so excited to finally be able to get this awesome accessory on sale from Anthropologie!!! I have been stalking it for at least two months and was able to nab it for $29.95!!!

Raziya Necklace 

2. My new Spiralizer!!! We are loving the awesome veggie filled recipes we are making with this puppy! The first meal we prepared was Kung Pao Zoodles by Skinnytaste! YUMMY!!!

3. This adorable Marley Lilly monogrammed 4th of July tank!! With the awesome sale they are currently having, this cute personalized patriotic top is only $29.99!

4. This beautiful light fixture from Decor Steals! It is a steal (ha!) for $84.95. I love this site...they always have the greatest little finds!

5. I feel like I am the last one to watch this show but recently I have wanted to change my last name to Braverman. I just love how sweet the show "Parenthood" is;) Maybe I relate because there are four siblings in my clan or just that I can't get enough of Lorelai!

I hope everyone has a relaxing and fun filled weekend!!

xo

gg

My littlest love :)

Thank for allowing me to join in Andrea for a Show and Tell Tuesday!

Today's topic is pets!!!

Bella was gifted to me from best friends who have her doggy brother. She was too cute to turn down!

just a little tiny cutie!

She was, and still is, a ball of nervous energy. Bella is the kindest pup you will ever come across. I have spoiled her rotten to the point she is under the impression she is a human, not a dog. She howls when we leave her at home and is insanely excited when you return (always assuming we were never returning- even if we leave for a quick run to the store). 

part of our wedding:)

Bella with "the paw up", always.

She has stuck with me for 11 years. She has lived with me in college, moved with me from my first apartment and home, stuck by my side for some very difficult life changes and health issues, and has been my little silent partner through it all. 

When the hubs moved in, her side of the bed was taken over by him and she had to adjust to not sleeping on the bed with me anymore. Which was harder on me than her, I think! 

She loves her doggy bed (more than life), to beg, and she barks for water like a little tyrant. Her favorite activity, that she is OBSESSED with, is taking walks! As we age together we both have a few more white hairs then we once did!

Dogs add so much to a home and to your overall happiness! I think one of my favorite things about her is she instinctively knows when I am sick and/or sad and doesn't leave my "side"/feet! Dogs are just built that way- unconditional love.

I can't imagine my home not filled with her little barks and loud snores.

Have a great Tuesday!

xx

gg