What I Eat Each Day + Favorite Foods

Happy Monday!  I hope you had a great weekend.

I shared this cardigan last week - in lilac purple and ivory.  It is under $20 - and a great deal for spring/summer.  Also, today, I thought it would be fun to share what I eat each day - and some of my favorite foods and recipes.

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Cardigan (Only $18) // Tube Top // Jeans // Combat Boots // Necklace + Charm

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

This workout top.

This is the best lotion - no more dry skin - and smells amazing.

My favorite primer and mascara set - for only $13 - and longer, fuller lashes.

This cute spring skirt for 40% off.

This sweatshirt for $15.

WHAT I EAT EACH DAY...

BREAKFAST

I eat oatmeal every day.  I mix these oats with these oats - and top it with fresh blueberries and a little of this cinnamon.  I do not add any sugar - only a little salt to the water. Also, I make it on the cooktop - so much better than the microwave!  While it is cooking I make my salad for lunch.

LUNCH

I pretty much eat a salad every day for lunch.  A few of my favorites...

Salad #1: Mixture of chopped greens (kale, green leaf and Brussels sprouts) topped with my favorite dried cherries and cranberries, fresh blueberries, and almond slices and walnuts with an apple cider vinaigrette dressing.  Some times I mix in bacon and blue cheese.

Salad #2: Mixture of chopped greens (green leaf, romaine, radicchio), chick peas, cucumber, cherry tomatoes, blue cheese with a dijon vinaigrette. You can also add egg, but I don't.

I make all my salad dressings from scratch.  They are pretty simple - 1 part acid (vinegar or lemon juice) to 2 parts olive oil with a little salt and pepper, and either dijon mustard, garlic, shallots, or herbs - depending on the salad.

DINNER

A few of my favorite dinners I make...

This simple and easy 3-ingredient roast chicken.

My favorite meatloaf.

This chicken with red onions and a lot of flavor - and super easy.

Steaks with peppercorns and brandy sauce. 

Chicken served with curry sauce, hummus or mole sauce. 

Stir fry - with chicken or beef - and veggies and rice. 

As much as I love the good food at home - I still enjoy my favorite burger and fries and pizza!

DESSERT

Two of my desserts - this super easy and quick lava chocolate cake.  

And, my favorite ice creams - this flavor and this one.

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Vacation Style: Floral Skirt, Sweater + Braided Sandals

Happy Friday!

Did you catch my post yesterday?  I shared my #throwback look that is still in style today.

Today I am sharing a vacation style outfit with my favorite floral skirt and new braided summer sandals.  I got that ruffle floral skirt a few years ago - and it is the perfect skirt.  It packs up great for vacation - and can be dressed up or down.  Last week, I shared a similar look with my denim shorts - the ones I have owned and loved for years!

If you are looking for a movie recommendation, I started watching "To All the Boys I've Loved Before" on Netflix.  It is a cute movie about a high school girl, Lara Jean, who wrote love letters to her five crushes back in junior high - but never mailed the letters.  One day her younger sister secretly decides to mail the letters - and Lara Jean's quiet high school existence is turned upside down. 

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Sweater (similar) // Floral Skirt (similar) // Sandals

MOST POPULAR ITEMS

My favorite ankle booties for spring/summer that are 80% off.

This spring sweater.

These cute sneakers.

This sweater dress for spring/summer.

These popular sandals for only $23.

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

This sweater tank.

This "spring" necklace.

I love this cozy spring jacket.

These workout leggings for only $17.

This cute sweatshirt is under $10.

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#ThrowbackThursday + Back In Style

Happy Thursday!

I hope you enjoy my #throwbackthursday look.

I was going through some old photos, and I came across these pictures from 20 years ago when I was hiking in the Great Smoky Mountains.  These were taken on a quick stop off to visit the observation deck at Clingmans Dome - the highest point in the Great Smoky Mountains. 

That is my proud moment that I climbed up the observation tower (in my flip flops)! 

{It really wasn't that hard - but I was making a - look at me pose - haha!}

Something people may not know about me is that I spent a week hiking in the Smoky Mountains - and even camping out under an open air lookout - without facilities (yes, no bathrooms).  It was the most beautiful sunrise - and definitely worth the hike and sleeping outside.  And, that was not my first time camping without facilities - I have also camped on a beach in Texas near the border of Mexico.

As far as my outfit, I found it funny that I was wearing denim shorts - the same ones that I showed last Friday that are back in style (or really have never gone out of style) - and, I am also wearing a cardigan set, which is a huge trend this spring.

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Cardigan // Tank // Denim Shorts // Flip Flops

WHAT I BOUGHT THIS SPRING

I bought this sweatshirt for under $20 - I love the color!

This best silk face mask - in a new spring color.

My favorite shorts for summer.

This sweater vest for only $13.

This birthstone necklace.

These sandals - that are comfy, lightweight - and waterproof.

These high rise jeans.

These super trendy sandals - that I can't wait to wear.

This cozy sweatshirt.

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Denim on Denim Spring Outfit

Happy Wednesday!

It has been a long time since I posted an outfit collage.  This denim on denim spring outfit is classic and on trend.

I shared some encouragement on Monday from this book I have been reading, and today I wanted to share how our words are powerful - and how we view things - as either positive or negative - has a great impact in our lives.

"The more we talk about our troubles, the more we rehearse and reinforce them, and the more we spread the pessimism that’s endemic to our culture. Instead, focus on others.  Spread optimism. Help those around you to take courage. Help them believe."

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Denim Shirt // Jeans // Lipgloss // Heart Necklace // Sandals // Tote

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

This long cardigan - great styled with joggers or shorts.

This popular henley sweater that is on sale.

These sandals are very popular.

This cozy v-neck sweater is 60% off.

I love these leggings in a bright color (and on sale).

This "color of the season" sweatshirt.

These comfy sandals.

This thermal long sleeve tee is 50% off.

I bought these shorts - and I love the fit and color.

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Motivational Monday: Moving Forward Without Regret

Happy Monday!

Today, I thought I would share some motivational thoughts...

I have been reading this book. I actually started reading it before Christmas - then got side-tracked, but I have gotten back to reading it - and it is so good!

It is about moving forward without fear and regrets - to have a purpose and a passion in what we do.  It is a reminder that our days are numbered - and we cannot relive the past - but we can move forward in excitement for our future.  It is easy to allow ourselves to be "stuck" out of fear.  We all have regrets - but we are not to spend time looking back - but forward...

"You only have one life on earth. Since time doesn’t move backward, you have a certain allocation of hours, days, or years left to you... You want to live every day without reservations, without retreating from the cause, and with no regrets when you’re finished."

If you are looking for some encouragement - or direction - I highly recommend the book.  

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Cardigan // Black Tank // Jeans // Boots

MY DAILY FINDS & DEALS

This classic white coat for spring.

I like this sweatshirt.

This classic white tee is a great deal.

I like this cozy sweater for 50% off.

This tie dye sweater.

These leggings are 70% off.

I like these pink sneakers.

This cardigan for only $18.

I bought these popular sandals.

MY SPRING "PURPLE" PICKS

Sweatshirt // Purple Cardigan (50% off) // Jeans (40% off) // Boots (60% off) // Tank

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