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My Summer 2017 Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe

My Summer 2017 Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe

If you’re anything like me then the start of each new season signals the need for a wardrobe change. Especially for someone like me, because when it comes to fashion and style, I’m all about practicality. Which is why as part of my zero-waste, minimalist home I maintain seasonal capsule wardrobes. Specifically a plus-size capsule wardrobe.

For those who may be wondering, the concept of a capsule wardrobe was first coined by London stylist Susie Faux in 1972. Faux’s original minimalist capsule wardrobe sought to turn a modest number of four-season wardrobe staples into a budget-friendly, utilitarian, classically-styled wardrobe. The original capsule wardrobes consisted of under 33 wardrobe pieces for the entire year. 

Decades later sites such as Un-fancy and Project 333, extrapolating upon Faux’s original capsule wardrobe model created capsules which now contained 33 and 37 pieces per season. Newer models contend that users can change out, replace, maintain, or add new pieces seasonally, allowing the individual style of users to emerge within four capsule wardrobe changes. For this reason, I went with Project 333‘s model for capsule wardrobes. 

Still, the most compelling reason for capsule wardrobes? Each piece of the capsule wardrobes stands to make the wearer look their everyday best. Capsule wardrobes completely de-stress you. Image getting dressed each morning without having to second guess yourself one single time. Oh and you save a lot of money- think not having to go shopping for three straight months! With that said, in my experience the modern Capsule Wardrobes have not only helped me re-think my wardrobe, they have completely changed my outlook on getting dressed each morning. No longer do I dread outings, fearing I will have nothing to wear. Now I look forward to getting dressed for my day. I now have a WAHM wardrobe for success. Amazing. Epic. Change.   

So, let’s delve a little more into the capsule structure:

What’s in a 37-piece wardrobe: tops, bottoms, dresses, outerwear, and shoes.

What’s not included: workout wear (items that are strictly worn to the gym, walking, running, etc.), pajamas, loungewear (again items only are worn around the house), hosiery, bathing suits, socks, foundation garments, unmentionables, accessories, jewelry, and handbags. 

What does a capsule wardrobe represent: We’ve all done it. We buy fun new clothes, but end up wearing old favorites? Me too. Ever go to your closet and feel like you have nothing to wear, even when your closet is filled with clothes? Me too! 

Capsule Wardrobe End Game: To me, a capsule wardrobe represents more time and energy in your morning for what really matters, and less time spent deciding what to wear, more money spent helping others, and most importantly, more personal contentment happiness, and positive body-image.

How to start a capsule: 

  1.  I start with my shoes. I feel like shoes are the foundation pieces each outfit should be built upon. Typically each season I like having about 7-9 pairs of shoes per season. Typically I’ll have three pairs of flats, three pairs of heels, and three pairs of boots, if seasonally appropriate.
  2. I plan my bottoms. I like having nine bottoms in each capsule: three pairs of jeans, three pairs of capris or skirts, and three pairs of slacks. I use the “rules of 3,” because I like having one casual pair, one statement pair, and one in-between pair, per category, per season.
  3.  I then add in my tops. I allocate room for 15 tops. Again, I utilize the Rule of 3’s for Fall and Winter each year. I will have three sweaters, three t-shirts, three button-up shirts, three tank tops, and three-hankie vests. This changes in Spring and Summer as I live in the deep south and utilize lighter layers and tees on a more consistent basis through October each year.
  4. Sprinkle in outerwear. I leave room for four jackets, coats, or dresses, which of course seasonally changes- in winter I might have four jackets, and in summer I encapsulate one jacket and three dresses. For summer capsules, I use those spaces for extra accessories such as hats and clutch purses. 
  5. I end with accessories. Whatever room I left I add in those many numbers of accessories to my capsule. 

Prep and clean your space: 

  • I start by cleaning out my closet. Every last piece comes out. I then dust my shoe sleeves, closet rod, and sweep out my closet doors and floor. 
  • Then it’s time to purge. I go through my clothes, donating or selling back to Thredup all items that were not used nor longer fit correctly. 
  • All remaining clothing is sorted into two other piles, love it and will wear it again next season.
  • Each item in the keep pile is laundered, folded, and stores according to fabric requirements. 
  • At this point, anything left in your closet should be your LOVE IT clothes. Clothes that fit just right for a church, vacation, work, and social outings. 
  • You should then reaccess what you have and what you need to purchase. Buy only what you need with lasting, classic wardrobe staples.
  • Finally, hang up your 33 new seasonal items in your closet.
  • After this point, a shopping hiatus is in place for the next three months. 

Two quick tips:

  • Use all matching hangers to make your wardrobe look more cohesive.
  • Arrange all items by order of length. With longer items toward the left side of the closet, descending in length to the farthest right side of your closet. This creates clean visible lines for your wardrobe.

When to start a capsule each season: Typically for me, I start planning my capsule two weeks prior to the start of the next season. I write down the pieces that will be in my new capsule and to make sure I have everything on my list. Should I need to acquire a piece, I give myself two weeks to purchase the items, as most of my clothing is purchased online. Give yourself time, and grace, to form each new capsule wardrobe. Especially starting out. 

With the official start to Summer just around the corner, I recently switched over my Spring Wardrobe to my Summer Capsule and I wanted to share my current 33 pieces. So, here’s what currently in my Summer 2017 Plus-Size Capsule Wardrobe:

My Summer 2017 Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe

Tops:

  • 8 graphic tees (some not shown; stored in dresser)
  • 2 babydoll tees (coral and mint)
  • 1 white poplin shirt
  • 2 white short sleeve tees (not shown; stored in dresser)
  • 1 pink tank
  • 1 white short sleeve light-weight sweater.

Pants:

  • 1 pair white cotton capris
  • 1 pair white boot cut jeans
  • 1 pair light wash ripped jeans
  • 1 pair light wash ripped denim capris
  • 1 pair khaki capris
  • 1 pair wide leg linen slacks
  • 1 pair dark wash jeans
  • 1 pair dark wash wide leg jeans
  • 1 pair black slacks

My Summer 2017 Plus Size Capsule Wardrobe

Shoes:

  • White and jute espadrille sandals
  • Coral wedge sandals
  • Snake print thong sandals
  • Tennis shoes
  • Brown flip flops

Accessories:

  • Coral 3-in-1 scarf/coverup
  • Summer Straw Hat
  • Canvas tote
  • Vera Bradley wristlet 

That’s my wardrobe, and so far I love it. I can honestly say that the once minimalist experience is now a lifestyle—and I’m all the better for having done so. While I’m still in the process of losing 80 pounds, I know that each season’s capsule will vary greatly, as my weight loss journey continues. I love that each capsule gives me the ability to look great while my body size changes over time. 

Now, friends, I have to ask, have you tried capsule wardrobes? I’d love to hear about what you will be wearing this season below!

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Meal Plan Monday (6/19/17-6/25/2017)

 

Happy Monday, everyone! This week is starting off to a sunny, humid, and unseasonably warm start here in Dixie and as there’s no better way to start a week off then a well-thought out meal plan I can’t wait to share with you all what we will be having this week!

This week’s menu will again reflect a little bit of a change. For the past six months, we have made a point of eating our freezers down to zero. Now we will be switching gears and making a priority out of eating down our home pantry stockpile. So this week’s menu, in lieu of making individual meals, we are using up pantry staples for the bulk of this week’s menu. Also, this menu is designed to feed our family of three for one week. 

Here’s what we will be having this week:

Monday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Olive spread, with crackers, grapes, and almond milk. 
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Crockpot Mole, brown rice, green beans, and homemade bread. 
Dessert: Strawberry, stevia, and almond milk smoothies.

Tuesday
Breakfast: Avocado, Banana, and Almond Milk Smoothies.
Lunch: Olive spread, with crackers, grapes, and almond milk.
Snack: Grapes and String Cheese.
Dinner: Taco Salad and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Wednesday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Grilled cheese sliders, grapes, and Crystal Light lemonade.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Quick & Easy Weeknight Chili with brown rice, corn on the cob, and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Strawberry, stevia, banana, and almond milk smoothies.

Thursday
Breakfast: Avocado, Banana, and Almond Milk Smoothies.
Lunch: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, steamed broccoli, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Grapes and String Cheese.
Dinner: Lasagna Roll-Ups, green beans, and tomato and cucumber salad.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Friday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Grilled cheese sliders with grapes and almond milk.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Paleo Pizza and crystal light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Saturday
Breakfast: Granola Cereal with Blueberries and Almond milk.
Lunch: Grilled cheese and almond milk.
Snacks: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Chicken mole, served with steamed rice, corn, and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Sunday
Breakfast: Banana pancakes, strawberries, and almond milk.
Lunch: Baked Spaghetti, green beans, and Crystal Light.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Baked Spaghetti leftovers, green beans, and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

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Welcome to this week’s Happiness is Homemade Linky Party

Welcome back to the Happiness is Homemade Link Party #176!

THIS WEEK’S FEATURES

My DIY faux marble fireplace is holding up beautifully!

Faux Marble Fireplace by Savvy Apron

5 Favorite Cookout Foods by Syncopated Mama

How to make Homemade Miracle Grow

How To Make Homemade Miracle Grow by The Lady Prefers To Save

A step by step tutorial for putting together an eye catching farmhouse style summer centerpiece for you table using items from your own stash || Worthing Court

How To Create A Summer Centerpiece That Will Grab Your Attention by Worthing Court Blog

MEET YOUR HOSTS

To visit the other blogs in our party, just click on the host’s picture!

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The rules are really simple! Make sure you visit a few other blogs and make some new friends along the way. Feel free to link up your favorite recipes, crafts or your latest DIY project. We want you you share it all! As always, please make sure to follow your hosts and co-hosts!! Link up your posts, make some friends, and earn the chance to be featured at Happiness Is Homemade Link Party! We will feature the favorite posts each week!

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Styled by Trendage Fashion App Review

 Disclosure: This post was made possible by BrandBacker.com and the Styled by Trendage App. I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full Disclosure Policy here. Thank you.

Find your style with the Styled by Trendage Fashion App

If you’re anything like me, you dread leaving the house to go shopping. Especially in summer. Particularly for swimsuits. It’s nothing short of a hassle of having to round up the kiddos, travel to the mall, browse a myriad of racks in-store, only to be left to purchase fashion without knowing how these items will look on you. It’s nothing short of drudgery. So for those of us who would like to forgo this personal warm-weather torture, you’re now in luck with a new virtual fashion app, the Styled by Trendage Fashion app.

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The Trendage App, available free on ios for both on your iPhone and iPad, sets you up with everything you need to become a trendsetter in every sense of the word. Styled by Trendage is a new fashion app that lets you see outfits from head to toe on yourself featuring clothing, accessories, and footwear from leading brands, labels, and stores like Bloomingdale’s, Rent the Runway, and Topshop. At Trendage, they imagine a future where everyone dresses digitally and uses fashion apps to discover clothing, styles, and outfits to meet their needs at home. 

Now friends, if you could see what I’m wearing right now you’d know that I’m about as far from fashionista status as is possible, but that doesn’t mean I can’t appreciate the value of a good style-orientated app like this!

As a capsule fashion user at home, I love being able to mix and match fashions online not just before going shopping at the mall but before shopping second-hand as well. Everything from general clothing styles to professional garb, to shoes, accessories, and other luxe goodies are at your fingertips ready to be styled in the comfort of your own home!

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You can cultivate not only your own sense of style but also utilize the apps virtual outfit feedback feature that can help you what’s hot and what’s not this season. Another great feature is the ability to share your design online via your personal Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Instagram accounts as well.  

Another fun aspect of the app? They help you virtually try on haircuts and hairstyles as well! A feature that naturally goes hand-in-hand with fashion planning and execution without ever having to step foot inside a salon or studio!

I also appreciate how simple the app is to navigate. To begin, you create an account and then create a virtual profile that mirrors your own personalized body type with just a selfie. Once you’ve finalized your profile and likeness, you simply start piecing together categories of clothing. Styled by Trendage makes this easy for you as the app will populate for you personalized recommendations for new items based on what you’ve selected, which will help you to see what trends you should invest in the season to come.

Another bonus? The apps styles are also updated weekly, making seeing yourself in the latest dresses and styles on yourself from leading stores simpler than ever! 

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This app combines a clear, easy-to-navigate interface with great functionality to deliver full-on fashion inspiration. The app also has a section for the fellas in your life too! This feature will be a lifesaver for those who need to pull together capsule wardrobes for the tween, teens, and gentleman in your life. The Styled by Trendage Fashion App can help shorten all-day seasonal changeovers from a dreaded ordeal to organized and efficient in a matter of a few hours. 

So my fellow frugal fashionistas, if you’re in the market for an app that can help make shopping and trendspotting easier than I highly recommend you check out the Trendage Fashion! So now, I have to ask, do you plan to check out the Trendage Fashion App or do you currently use a fashion app to plan your capsule wardrobes? If so, I’d love to hear about it below!

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9 PCOS-Friendly Sam’s Club Shopping Tips

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Please note, this blog does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

Walking into a grocery store unprepared can be a challenge for anyone. Throw needing a low-glycemic diet into the mix, and shopping for food can become downright overwhelming. I know this first-hand as a someone who lives with PCOS. So if you’re like me and need a low-sugar, high-quality, PCOS-friendly diet each week you are in luck as today I’d like to share with my nine tips to PCOS-Friendly shopping at Sam’s Club. By following some simple tips, you can master your grocery shopping in-club and learn how to stock your fridge with all the right products you need for a healthy low-glycemic diet.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

1. Never shop on an empty stomach. It’s not just an old wives’ tale. When we’re hungry, we tend to crave the most calorically dense foods. It’s a survival mechanism that can wreak havoc on those who need low-glycemic diets because when you have periods of low blood sugar, you may start to gravitate towards products high in fats, carbs, and sugars. Then before you know it, your cart is full of the sweetest foods in-club. And in bulk quantities! My best advice to remedy this is to eat a high-protein snack, such as a handful of nuts with one ounce of low-fat organic cheese before shopping to maintain blood glucose levels. With a clear mind and a satisfied tummy, you’ll make wiser food choices while browsing the food aisles in-club. 

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

2. Purchase foods in their original form. In general, you want to focus on purchasing fresh foods in their original form — fruits, vegetables, fish, and lean protein. Something I learned early on living with PCOS was to purchase and consume foods with the shortest lists of ingredients possible. The least processed and more organic the foods the better. For example, instead of buying sugary juices, or pre-made fruit snacks opt for fresh, sugar-free juices made with stevia, dried fruits without added trans-fats and sugars, or no-sugar-added frozen fruit. 

3. Map out your week’s menu in advance. A must-do, before you head to the grocery store, is to plan your menu for the week. Set aside a half-hour on a set day each week to create a list of foods you will eat for the week. Consider not just your meals but PCOS-friendly snacks as well, as those who need low-glycemic diets should eat smaller meals and snack every 3-4 hours throughout the day. After you plan what you’ll make for the week, take inventory of what you already have on-hand stock and then write out a grocery list. This will help you purchase healthier foods and spend less money in-club as well! 

Now if you’d like to see how I meal plan at home for insulin-resistant PCOS, check out of my favorite meal plans below:

Monday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Olive spread, with crackers, grapes, and almond milk. 
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Pioneer Woman Veggie Stir Fry, served with brown rice. 
Dessert: Strawberry, stevia, and almond milk smoothies.

Tuesday
Breakfast: Avocado, Banana, and Almond Milk Smoothies.
Lunch: Olive spread, with crackers, grapes, and almond milk.
Snack: Grapes and String Cheese.
Dinner: Taco Salad and Crystal Light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Wednesday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Grilled cheese sliders, grapes, and ice water.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Easy Protein-Packed Chili with corn on the cob and green tea.
Dessert: Strawberry, stevia, banana, and almond milk smoothies.

Thursday
Breakfast: Avocado, Banana, and Almond Milk Smoothies.
Lunch: Pumpkin Mac and Cheese, steamed broccoli, and ice water.
Snack: Grapes and String Cheese.
Dinner: Lasagna Roll-Ups, green beans, and tomato and cucumber salad.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Friday
Breakfast: Pecan Cinnamon Muffins with almond milk and grapes.
Lunch: Grilled cheese sliders with grapes and almond milk.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Veggie Pizza and crystal light.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Saturday
Breakfast: DIY Organic Granola with Strawberries and Almond milk.
Lunch: Grilled cheese and almond milk.
Snacks: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Chicken mole, served with steamed rice, corn, and ice water.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

Sunday
Breakfast: Banana pancakes, strawberries, and almond milk.
Lunch: Grilled Spaghetti, green beans, and green tea.
Snack: Strawberries and String Cheese.
Dinner: Grilled Spaghetti leftovers, green beans, and ice water.
Dessert: Strawberry, organic cocoa, and almond milk smoothies.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

4. Stick to the outer rim of the store. Often times the healthful foods can be found along the perimeter of the store — fresh produce, dairy products, health supplements, and fish and lean meats. This is where you should spend most of your time in-club. Look for organic nuts, canned beans, vegetables, and heart-healthy olive and coconut oils in these locations in-club.

5. Read labels carefully. Just because a product says it’s healthy doesn’t necessarily mean it is. Make sure the ingredients section on the nutrition label lists words such as fair-trade, organic, whole, pure, or the like. This is especially true for whole-grain products such as grains and rice. 

6. Take the phrase “sugar-free” with a grain of salt. Sometimes foods that say they contain low-sugar ingredients actual mean that while they may contain fewer sugars they may also contain more carbs and saturated fats as well. This also goes for foods marked fat-free as well because very often the removed fat has been replaced with sugar. Instead look for phrasing on packages that contain low cholesterol and low sodium, as many of these foods tend to be low-glycemic foods. 

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

7. Shop frozen when out of season. It goes without saying that when it comes to buying produce, you should always buy fresh and buy local. But sometimes this isn’t always an option. So for times when you can buy fresh fruits and veggies, opt for frozen varieties instead. Some of my favorite in-club buys are large bags of frozen veggies and fruits for low-sugar vegan smoothies. I love buying frozen, especially in winter, since frozen fruits and vegetables tend to be picked at their peak ripeness, making them not only convenient but also still nutrient-dense.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

8. Meal Prep. One of the ways I keep my insulin-resistant PCOS in check is to immediately meal prep my food for the week. This is especially important after shopping at Sam’s Club, as with other bulk shopping, you purchase large quantities of food so you need to serve and store it properly. Generally, before I shop at Sam’s Club I prep my kitchen at home. On one side of my counter tops, I leave out mason jars, snack containers, and glass containers so as soon as I come home and unload my groceries, I’m ready to meal prep for the week. My favorite meal to prep for the week? Mason jar salads. They are super simple to make, feature fresh, affordable ingredients, and last for up to a week in the fridge! 

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

9. Take a daily vitamin pack. Take a daily vitamin pack. No matter how savvy your shopping is in-club, you may benefit from supplementing your diet with vitamins. While your vitamins of choice may differ from mine, but for me, I choose the Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack, which provides me with daily nutritional support. † The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack is a multivitamin and mineral supplement that provides essential vitamins and minerals for daily nutritional support; including fish oil with vitamin D3 to support a healthy heart†; vitamin D to support bone, teeth, muscle, and immune health†; magnesium to support healthy bones, and teeth, plus helps convert food to cellular energy†; vitamin C to help support the immune system†; alpha lipoic acid with green tea, which has antioxidant properties†; and chromium, which is necessary for carbohydrate metabolism and utilization, and supports healthy glucose metabolism†.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack is easy to find and inexpensive when you purchase in-club at Sam’s or online at Sam’s Club. And for those without a membership? No problem. You can still shop with a 10% fee added. I’ve been known to order many of my vitamins and supplements online and love that when I order online at Sam’s Club, my order is often on my doorstep the next morning which I love! 

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So friends, I encourage you to re-think your in-club shopping at Sam’s Club, to meal plan and prep your foods, and to consider purchasing the Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack, which may be able to help you, as it helps me. Remember, the food choices you make every day can help put you on the path to a healthier lifestyle.

And if you’d like a sample shopping list for shopping in-club for PCOS-friendly foods, be sure to check out this awesome Sam’s Club Nature MadeⓇ Shopping list for people needing to shop for low-glycemic foods. Feel free to save it to your smartphone and reference it while shopping in-club on your next trip to Sam’s Club. You can also learn more about Nature MadeⓇ by visiting their Facebook page.

Now, friends, I have to ask, how will you use these shopping tips to help take better care of your insulin-resistant PCOS symptoms at home this summer? And if you are already shopping for low-glycemic foods, how do you meal prep and meal plan with these strategies in mind? I’d love to hear about it below! 

† These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any diseases.

The Nature MadeⓇ Daily Diabetes Health Pack

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Hydrate Your Summer at Albertsons & Safeway!

 Disclosure: This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HydrateYourSummer #CollectiveBias

 

Pool days and cool shades mean that summer has finally arrived! Whether you are trekking up a mountain, chilling on the beach or powering through your summer job, we are always looking for ways to beat the heat and stay hydrated! As temperatures keep rising, how do you plan on keeping your cool?

We say that summer is always best with a little sweat, and Coca-Cola products like DASANI, vitaminwater Zero, smartwater, and Powerade Zero from Albertsons or Safeway always keep us hydrated and ready to take on the day!

When you buy one of these participating items* from Albertsons or Safeway, you can enter for a chance to Win a Trip for 2 to a Wellness Retreat in Palm Springs, CA. Text to enter with code found on product packaging in store.

Find your nearest Albertsons store: http://cbi.as/89din or Safeway store: http://cbi.as/89dh-

*Participating products:

1.Smartwater 1L
2.vitaminwater Zero 20 oz. 
3.Dasani Sparkling 8 pk 12oz
4.Honest Tea 16.9oz.
5.ZICO 1L
6.DASANI 8 pk 12 oz. 
7.Powerade Zero 8pk 20oz. 
8.vitaminwater Zero 6 pk. .5L

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2017 Father’s Day Gift Guide

Disclosure: For this post, I teamed up with The Hopping Bloggers for this Father’s Day Gift Guide! I was compensated for my participation in this campaign, but all opinions are 100% mine. Read full Disclosure Policy here. Thank you.

2017 Father's Day Gift Guide

Whether he’s the man who raised you or the father of your children, each dad in your life is a special being. Truly deserving of adoration, appreciation, and a little swag too! So with Father’s Day quickly approaching on Sunday, June 18, it’s currently time to think about getting all those dads in your life something sensational on their special day! Now, since your dad, husband, or significant other has probably given you years of sage advice, I’m here with some sage advice of my own for you: it’s time to trade in that tie you get him every year for some out-of-the-box gift ideas.

Here are a few tips to help you in choosing the right Father’s Day Gift:

  • Budget: If you’re stumped on what to get your favorite guy for Father’s Day, remember that showing appreciation doesn’t have to have to break the bank. It really is the thought that counts. Be realistic and stay within your means. Especially important should you if you find yourself celebrating several exceptional men Father’s Day.
  • Type Of Dad: What does your Dad love? This is the type of question you need to be exploring. Is he a music buff? Consider getting him a pair of hip new headphones. Is he an avid runner? He may very well enjoy a fitness tracker. Whatever it is, make sure you take his interests into account while you shop. Think of what he likes, not yourself.
  • Personalized: Consider a personalized gift to make it extra special. Whether it’s with an engraving or a monogram, personalizing a gift can help make him feel exclusive on Father’s Day.
  • Last Minute: We get it. Life gets hectic. So consider shopping online to save time over shopping in-store for Father’s Day this year.

Now with these tips in mind, I’d love to share with you a few of my personal favorite Father’s Day gift ideas for the men in your life at home. I’ve put together a list of need-to-buy Father’s Day gift giving ideas to help get you started. 

Here’s are just awesome new Father’s Day gift giving ideas: 

Homesick Father’s Day Gift Baskets:

Homesick Gift Baskets, featuring city and state scented candles that smell like dad’s hometown, cutting boards shaped like your home state, and a special Father’s Day gift basket. The basket retails for $69.95 and is filled with locally sourced products from small businesses that Dad will love, such as charcoal soap, Thompson Prohibition Popcorn, and NutButter Nation Packets. Each item is made in the USA, naturally derived and uses premium local ingredients. Purchase at: www.homesick.com!

 

Image result for tasting room.comTasting Room Wine Profile Kit:

Tasting Room offers 6 sample sized bottles all neatly packaged in a kit so Dad can try a few multiple wines without committing to drinking a full sized bottle. Once he’s sampled all the bottles, he’s able to rate each one through Tasting Room, thus creating his own personalized Wine Profile, which will help identify his likes and dislikes. Available as a subscription service or a one-time shipment for Father’s Day, this is the gift that’ll make wine fun and accessible for everyone, whether they have basic wine knowledge or they’re a sommelier at heart. Purchase at The Tasting Room online. 

 

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