Archive for August, 2014
Hello friends,
you’ve seen this outfit before because it’s one of my favorites but today I am wearing it with a different pair of shoes and I threw on these cheapie sunnies just for fun.
JCPenney has the best pencil skirts in their Worthington collection and their clearance sales are always on point. The two tone wedges were purchased as part of the UrbanOG.com haul.
An activewear t-shirt from Walmart completes the outfit. Canvas Chevron Purse is Avon/Mark and the necklace with matching bracelet is from Payless.
These Blues Brothers sunnies were in the giveaway Swag Bag, from the @CrowdTap #DOAC event I attended in June.
My Bloggy Buggy also got a @Crowdtap #DOAC giveaway – car magnet
Mid-afternoon break at work in my normal sunglasses. You gotta love that the bench also matches my outfit – lol
In what ways do you change up your favorite outfit?
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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24 YEARS AGO TODAY
I MARRIED MY BEST FRIEND!
Yesterday hubby and I celebrated our Wedding Anniversary a day early by having lunch at The Big Fish Grill on the Riverfront in Wilmington. We each ordered salads, hubby chose the Spinach salad with Tilapia and I ordered the Goat Cheese salad with Mahi Mahi. They were both very delicious and the service was great – thank you David.
It was a beautiful afternoon so afterwards we strolled along the Riverfront hand in hand talking and of course taking pictures, I even asked a few people to take our picture.
After lunch we both needed to take a walk!
Just as it was 24 years ago, it was a perfect day, bright and sunny.
I wore the floral dress purchased from Ross, sandals from Payless and the tote in which I used to carry my camera is from Avon.
My handsome hubby looked dapper yet casual enough for a stroll on the Riverfront.
Looking forward to another 24 years!
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello friends,
if you’ve spent anytime in the car listening to the radio, I’m sure you’ve heard the commercials for Raspberry Ketones. They are advertised as being a proven fat burner and appetite controller, even Dr. Oz has labeled them “Fat Burner in a Bottle“
I now have an opportunity to try them after ordering a bottle from Summit Nutritions via Amazon.com. I plan on beginning the regiment on August 20th, exactly 1 month before my 53rd birthday at which time I will post the results.
Raspberry Ketones are FDA approved and are designed to burn body fat which is then converted into energy. One tablet taken twice a day, 30 minutes before a meal will act as an appetite suppressant. This combined with a balanced diet (no more brownies and cakes) along with regular exercise I should lose weight, wish me luck!
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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Hello friends, and Happy Fri-Yay!
August should be the month of “tailwinds” because it seems like the summer is flying by!
For some of you school is back in session and perhaps you are doing the “happy dance“. Our youngest leaves for Bowie State University on the 27th, and I am stocking up on the Kleenex!
Thank you all for linking up with us this week and I do hope you have wonderful weekend.
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Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello friends, I hope all is well in your world.
Today’s Friday Foodie Feature comes with a warning!
I decided to make Duncan Hines milk chocolate brownies in a bowl instead of a pan. I followed the directions on the box, however, since I baked them in Pyrex bowls they should not have been filled to the top!
Spray the bowls with non stick cooking spray, pour in the batter but DO NOT OVERFILL, otherwise the insides will not be done in the amount of time stated on the box.
I eventually scooped the partially baked brownies out of the bowls and put them into a baking dish to finish cooking.
It was Malik who asked if there were supposed to be gooey on the inside. So before realizing they were not completely done, I had topped each with a few scoops of Duncan Hines cherry topping and a few whooshes of Reddi Wip Cream.
This delicious dessert looked wonderful and after completely baking tasted just as good!
Have you ever had any cooking failures?
Don’t forget to come back at 6:00 p.m. for the #WWDParty
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello friends,
lately I’ve been hearing a lot about this new cable show ‘Orange is the New Black” but have never watched it, have any of you seen it? I really don’t like shows about criminal activities especially with women in prison, so I doubt if I’ll ever watch it.
Anywho, I only mentioned it because of today’s Thankful Thursday’s OOTD which is orange and black.
Actually, it more peach than orange because when I think of wearing orange and black together it reminds me of Halloween. However, I am flanked by orange flowers and the necklace has orange in it, so it can be considered an orange and black outfit.
Speaking of peach, I believe next weekend is Middletown’s Annual Old Thyme Peach Festival. The festival is something that I look forward to every year, it is one of my favorite summer events. Last year we missed it as we were in New Rochelle, (NY) for a cousin’s wedding ~ Happy Anniversary Kyton and Shivon!
I am hoping and would be extremely thankful if my mini men would hang with me because Malik will be leaving for Bowie on the 27th.
Skirt | JCPenney
Shoes | The Shoe Dept
Purse & Necklace | Rainbow Shops
Bracelet | Old Navy
This has truly been a thankful week and I am looking forward to sleeping in on Saturday, doing a little shopping and sunning poolside if the weather cooperates.
What are your plans for the weekend?
So is Orange really the new Black?
I am always thankful for my family, friends and of course my faith.
Now it’s your turn, what are you thankful for this week?
If you get a chance, head over to Katherine’s Corner for her Thursday’s Favorite Things Blog Hop.
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Hello friends,
well last week’s contest proved one thing – you CAN wear too much denim, the votes were overwhelmingly in favor of the wedge heels. Not that you didn’t like the denim shoes, it was just that they were too much with the maxi denim dress.
I now need to find an appropriate outfit to wear with them because I love them, otherwise, they’ll sit in the closet for another year.
This week’s contenders are Target verses Rainbow Shops. If you follow me on Instagram you would have seen the two pairs of sandals that I purchased a few weeks back, 2 pair for $20, definitely a deal that I couldn’t pass up. I got a pair of flats and these white heels.
The also came in black and cognac which I should have also gotten. These yellow Mossimo pumps were purchased last year as part of a major shoes haul from Target – remember that one?
The dress is one of those “I can’t believe someone actually donated this” Goodwill find. I absolutely love how it fits and look forward to wearing it every summer!
It has a unique collar which is another reason why I like it so much. Okay, now take a look at the shoes and then choose which pair goes better with the dress.
Will it be the white sandals from the Rainbow Shops
OR
the yellow pumps from Target?
Are you ready to choose the shoes?
Leave your comment below and when I get back from the Blog Hop over at Bloggy Moms, I’ll respond with my comments.
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello friends,
You know that saying, “good things come in small packages”, well that’s exactly how it is with these 20 Micro LED Lights by RTGS Products. After I ordered them they shipped quickly however, I didn’t get a chance to try them out until last night and boy was I pleasantly surprised.
The 20 Micro LED lights are attached to a thin silver wire measuring 7′, and can be bent and shaped to fit any purpose. The plastic battery pack requires 3 AA batteries which are not included.
These micro lights would be great in an office setting where you can’t use electric lights, or as a nice accent to a front door wreath. The Micro LED lights are also great to use in an arts & crafts or school projects because they are very thin and are intensely bright.
Wouldn’t this be perfect for St. Patty’s day?
I also put them in a glass jar filled with glass stones which could be displayed in a guest bathroom, bedroom or even on a shelf or mantle.
Unfortunately, for me after my son saw them he had a totally different idea. Because they are vibrant green, he wanted to use them to accent his Eagles door plaque, so I guess that’s where they’ll stay.
I may order another set for Malik’s dorm room, but of course in a different color.
How about you, where would you display these 20 Micro LED Lights?
I received one or more of the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.
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Hello friends,
I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and was able to do something fun with your family or friends. Do you guys remember this dress from Midnight Velvet, it is still one of my favorite summertime sheaths.
A few weeks ago I wore it to church along with my Avon Forever shoes and matching purse.
The necklace and earring set is also Avon, and if you haven’t seen a recent catalog you need to do so now as there are some great end-of-the-season sales going on.
Click on my link to see the latest brochure and if you have any questions please feel free to email me: http://www.youravon.com/ablake48
I will definitely be wearing this dress in the fall, can’t wait to wear it with either a red blazer or a black cardigan.
How would you wear it?
As we wind down the summer and head into autumn what outfits are you most looking forward to wearing into the cooler days?
Enjoy the rest of your day and if you get a chance head over to see Whitney’s blog and link up your Personal Style.
Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!
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Hello friends,
If you recall, last year my GYN diagnosed me with being Vitamin D Deficient, so I started taking Vitamin D pills. If you are anything like me, you don’t like taking hard-to-swallow pills and may take softgels instead.
I had seen Gummy Vitamins on the shelves at our local drug stores but always felt they were a bit juvenile for a woman of my age!
Thanks to @Smiley360, I was able to receive ten sample packs to review. Included with the samples was a $2.00 off coupon and a Pedometer, which I wear at the office as a reminder to get up and walk, I definitely don’t want a “blogger’s butt”.
These Caltrate Gummy Bites are Calcium & Vitamin D3 Supplements which supports strong bones, another health concern for aging women. The Gummy Bites are not those stick-to-your-teeth bites which I though they would be, you know something similar to candy gummy worms.
They come in three flavors, Black Cherry, Orange and Strawberry and have now become part of my daily vitamin regiment.
Anyone over the age of 13 can take these supplements 2x per day with or without food but make sure to first check with your physician before taking any new medication or supplement.
Caltrate Gummy Bites can be purchased online @Amazon.com or at your local Walgreens, Walmart, Target or CVS. Click here to receive your $2.00 off coupon.
I received this product for free for the purpose of my review. Opinions are 100% my own. I am not a health care professional so please check with your physician before taking any over-the-counter products.
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