Here we are in the summer months, and that means more vacationing for us! So you’ve convinced yourself you need a break, managed to get your husband/friends/family to get on board, saved up the pennies and planned the whole thing! But there’s always those bumps along the way that make you say “I forgot I hated traveling…”. But do not worry! As someone who just came back from a three week vacation, I think I am qualified to tell you a few ways you can make your trips a little more hassle free. I’ll also tell you about my recent experiences with UCWW products and a bit on what the whole “modest bathing suit” trend is really like. Disclaimer- I’ve...
Every lady should know how to work with her tops! We all know the struggle to keep our outfits looking different and fresh. And that doesn’t have to mean buying a ton of new clothes every season! That’s why we have come up with this style guide to help you the next time that you have to face down your closet during the morning rush. The Basic Top: OK, before we start, just wanted to add a quick note. The Basic Top is basically like the white canvas of shirts. Whether it’s long sleeve, short sleeve, v-neck, crew neck, or any other style or cut, the basic top is something that you really should have! Seriously! Let me tell you...
It’s time to gather your families, grills, and American spirit! Independence day is nearly here, so we’re all getting ready for food, fireworks, and fun! But this year, up your game with these 4 ingenious July 4th Hacks: 1. Fruit Kabobs Make these easy and impressive firework fruit kabobs! What you will need: A large watermelon 2 or 3 cartons of blueberries A large package of wooden skewers A star cookie cutter Directions: Carefully cut your watermelon down the width into round slices. Each slice should be around 1 1/2″ – 2″ thick Use your cutter to cut out as many stars from each slice as you can Skewer your desired amount of blueberries onto the wooden sticks, leaving room for the...
We all have those favorite swim pieces that we love to death! But make sure not to actually wear them to death! Swimsuits are made from delicate material that is easy to ruin. So we’ve put together a list of tips that will help you keep your swimwear in top shape! 1. Rinse When you come out of the pool or ocean, rinse your garment with COLD water. This will wash away harmful particles from the water that eat away at the elastic in your bathing suit! 2. Hand Wash Never put your bathing suit in the wash! Washing it by hand will ensure that your favorite swim piece won’t get stretched out by the rough washing cycles in...
It’s summertime again! And that means that some of us are packing up for sleepaway camp, and others are getting ready to go to a local day camp! But with so many details to think of, it can get pretty overwhelming! So we’ve gathered a list of the top five things that you need to know before going to camp. And whether it’s your first time in camp, or you’re a seasoned pro, follow these tips and tricks to make sure your summer is a blast! (P.S.- moms are welcome here too!) 1. Clothing! It’s important to look and feel good all summer long! When you go shopping look for light, breathable fabrics, like cotton, so you can stay...
