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Cool Pool Blue Monday| OOTD

Hello Friends and Happy Monday

I am getting so excited in anticipation for the heat of the summer as I’m sure a few of you are as well.  Last week it was still a bit cool but the weekend more than made up for it with temps in the 80’s.  I can’t wait until it’s officially pool time in just a few short weeks!  

Today’s outfit is a combination of JCPenney, Citi Trends, Avon and Target.

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The Peplum top is JC Penney, and I was never a big fan of them because I didn’t think they were flattering to my figure – what do you think?

Purse | Avon (Mark)

 

Purse | Avon (Mark)

This perfectly color coordinated purse is from Avon (Mark) #loveit  Bracelet from Rugged Wearhouse and Necklace and Earring Set from Jewelrymax.net.

OOTD - Skirt | Citi Tends

I not a big retail shopper and I try to stay away from the malls but I won’t rule out low-end shops like Rainbow, Deb and Citi Trends, which is where I purchased this pencil skirt. #dressforless

Ready for the cool pool in the heat of the summer

The black patent leather Mossimo pumps are from Tar’jay (Target).  This is the outfit that I wore to work and later on that evening for teaching a Blogging 101 class at the Bear Library.  It was very comfortable all day and worked well for both environments.

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I love teaching these Blogging 101 classes because the attendees are awesome!

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Attendees at Blogging 101 Class

I’ll be stopping by to see Whitney Nic James for her Personal Style Linkup, come over if you get a chance.  I hope you all have a wonderful day and I’ll see ya tomorrow.  

Stay Blessed ~ No Stress in 2014!

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Weekend Wind-Down Party #3

Hello Friends and Welcome to the Weekend Wind-Down Party #3

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 I hope you all had a wonderful week and to all of my Northeast friends, ARE YOU SICK OF THE SNOW?  I hate to admit it, but I am, and I want my pool to look like this:

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Not like this!

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 Well at least it’s Fri-Yay and I know this weekend’s party is going to be FABU because last week there were over 100 bloggers and we had a blast!

I am over-the-top excited to be part of this fabulous group of bloggers in hosting these weekly parties.  It’s wonderful sitting back and reading what you have shared because the posts are all so wonderful!

Let’s begin with this week’s featured bloggers:

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Thank you for your submissions, they are now featured on our Pinterest Page as well.  Please feel free to display this button on your blog.

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This is only our 3rd week but we had to tweak the rules just a bit for clarification.  We are glad that you are here and want to extend a warm Welcome Back to our returning friends and a warm Welcome Hello to all the newbies!

 

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Stop by and say hello after you finished sharing your post.

 

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Annette (This Simple Home) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest

Antionette (De Divah Deals) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest/LinkedIn/Instagram

Danielle (My Snippets of Inspiration) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest/LinkedIn

Kay (A Ranch Mom) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter

Nicole M. (Mendez Manor) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest/LinkedIn/Instagram

Nicole R. (A Living Sacrifice) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Pinterest/LinkedIn

Sarah (Mustard Seed Mommy…ME!) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest/Instagram

Teresa (Moms Who Save) – Blog/Facebook/Twitter/Google+/Pinterest/Instagram/Website

  Now let’s get this party started!

 


OOTD – Mellow Monday

Hello Friends and Happy Monday!

There definitely should be an extra day between Saturday and Sunday because trying to squeeze in chores and relaxation into two can be exhausting!  I trust you all had an enjoyable weekend and hopefully are half way through a stress free Monday.

Today’s outfit is a simple two piece skirt and sleeveless tank that I must have bought about 10 years ago and thanks to the elastic waistband, I will probably have it another 10 years!

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Too much of this makes for a very mellow Monday!

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How are you feeling today?

Linking up today with Tough Cookie Mommy and Life of Meg – come on over and join in on the fun

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OOTD – Flora Friday

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

What are your plans for the weekend?  As with most of the MidAtlantic area we have had rain and overcast skies all week and it’s supposed to be the same tomorrow and Sunday so there will be no pool lounging.  I will however, be lounging around the house, doing a few chores and working on my blog, and maybe take a few naps in between.

Today’s casual Friday outfit is “faux lace” floral jeans from Rugged Wearhouse and a simple cinched waist Faded Glory top from Walmart.

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Blending in with the deck pillows!

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Cut-out wedges were purchased at Marshalls 2 years ago, never worn

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I always have to wear a belt with low-rise jeans

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Enjoy your weekend – Smooches!

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HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!

INPENDENCE DAY

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Independence Day: The Federal Holiday in the United States that commemorates the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, when a budding nation of 13 colonies declared its independence from Great Britain.  Now celebrated and associated with fireworks, parades, barbecues, carnivals, fairs, picnics, beach trips, concerts, family reunions and concerts.  

Delaware, one of the original colonies to revolt, celebrates up and down the state with activities the whole family can appreciate and participate in.  

So what are your plans for today?

Eating?

crabs

food

corn

dessert

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Drinking?

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bellini

slush

tea

Grilling?

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kabobs

salmon

Chilling?

beach

poolside

hammock

napping

Whatever it is – be safe and enjoy!

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Pool Time = Fun Time ~ Not All The Time!

Hello Friends and Happy Fri-Yay!

Here we go again…another summer weekend, will it be hot and dry or cool and rainy?  Last Saturday was a perfect day and I had plans of lounging poolside all afternoon, but sometimes pool maintenance can change the best laid plans.  I often dream of having a “Pool Boy”, someone to keep the chemicals balanced, remove the debris and skim the leaves…someone too…HOLD ON…wait a minute! pool boy

 Hubby wouldn’t like that very much and I would probably end up getting someone like Nick Cannon in “Love Don’t Cost A Thing!”pool boy2

We’ve had our pool for about 18 years and there is always maintenance involved some more intense than others like the replacement of tiles.  These fell off a few years ago and it took me too many hours on Saturday to replace them.

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I stopped at Leslie’s Pool Supplies and purchased Patch It, it wasn’t hard to make the putty but like that scene from The Cosby Show, I’d seal one tile and another would fall off – it was frustrating to say the least.

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After several hours of this I gave up but only after using the entire bucket!

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Of course then I had to vacuum out the residue and skim the leaves!

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After all that, I was finally able to sit back and relax for a whole 2 hours!!

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So if you happen to be in the neighborhood – stop by & bring a cold one…AND a Pool Boy!

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Have a fantastical day – Smooches!

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Summer Whites Dots & Stripes

Happy 1st Day of Summer – the longest day of the year!

More sunshine means more fun time, so how are you going to celebrate ?  

Will you be cooking on the grill; sitting on the patio/deck listening to music; going to the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival; outdoor dining; heading down to FireFly, playing with the kids/grands or just relaxing with a book and a beverage?  How about an ice cream cone from Mister Softee or a $2 Ice/$3 Gelati from Rita’s?

No matter what you do, just do it and have fun!

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Red & White Striped Top – GW Boutique // White Jeans – JCPenney on clearance for $1.00!

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Gotta Wear Shades for this Summertime Sunshine

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Apple Bottoms Polka Dot Flats – Rugged Wearhouse

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Tonight I will be on the deck

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Tomorrow I will be in the pool!

Celebrate  Summer Safely – Smooches!

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Summer Whites Dots & Stripes

Happy 1st Day of Summer – the longest day of the year!

More sunshine means more fun time, so how are you going to celebrate ?  

Will you be cooking on the grill; sitting on the patio/deck listening to music; going to the Clifford Brown Jazz Festival; outdoor dining; heading down to FireFly, playing with the kids/grands or just relaxing with a book and a beverage?  How about an ice cream cone from Mister Softee or a $2 Ice/$3 Gelati from Rita’s?

No matter what you do, just do it and have fun!

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Red & White Striped Top – GW Boutique // White Jeans – JCPenney on clearance for $1.00!

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Gotta Wear Shades for this Summertime Sunshine

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Apple Bottoms Polka Dot Flats – Rugged Wearhouse

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Tonight I will be on the deck

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Tomorrow I will be in the pool!

Celebrate  Summer Safely – Smooches!

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Warm Wednesday

Hello Friends and Happy Hump Day Wednesday!

We’re having a heatwave…a tropical heatwave and the solar cover arrived just in time to capture the rays.  By Sunday the pool should be warm enough to swim in, who will be swimming, now that’s another story.  My men don’t have much of an interest anymore so most of the summer it’s just me, my magazines and music!

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Peplum Top – Walmart  // Khaki Skirt – GW Boutique – both made the “kloset keeper kut”

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Linked up late with WIWW – The Transatlantic Blonde – come on over and join the fun!

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