Sand in My Toes

hat: forever 21

romper: a&f

sweater: anthropologie

sunglasses: urbanoutfitters (here)

sandals: target (here)

Oh, the beach. I'm already missing it. We will meet again, soon, I'm sure of it. One way or another. This was my traveling outfit from our beach vacation last week. It proved to be just comfy enough to be great for hours in the car, but also just cute enough to make me not feel like a total bum at the rest stop. ;) Because nobody wants to be "that guy." Also, Zack and I stayed at a resort, so we planned our travel outfits to be our "resort clothes." I thought this fit the bill, what do you think?

So I have something to tell you, because you are all my friends and need to know new stuff in my life: I am starting to run again! You might remember, Zack and I did a couch to 5k plan a few months ago, but then we just kind of... stopped... running. I have been doing my Tone It Up routines, and have been doing all of my cardio on my stationary bike instead of running. Well, I have decided I want to incorporate running, also! Something about getting outside and moving is just really appealing, especially in the mornings before it starts to get super hot! So. I'm a runner now! Yay! Now to convince Zack to let me get a Garmin and some new running shoes! ;) And don't even get me started on all of the cute clothing. I mean, that's incentive right there! #mybirthdayiscomingup #alliwantisworkoutgear

What's your ideal road trip outfit?
Are you a runner? Any tips for beginning runners?
What's your fave pair of running shoes?

xo

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(Linking up with Lindsey and Lauren!)

The Bachelorette Man Quotes vol. 4

So, I shopped again at thredup yesterday. I got 8 items, and I am seriously so excited to get them! Shopping is one thing, but shopping for brands that I love (J. Crew! Anthropologie! H&M!) at discounted prices?! That's a whole other level. I'm serious you guys, if you haven't checked out thredUp yet, you don't know what you're missing! Can't wait to share my finds with you. :)

Each Tuesday throughout the season you can come here and read the highlights of watching The Bachelorette with my husband. See last week's man quotes here!

And now, it's that time again! Bachelorette Man Quotes time! Zack, take it away.

NOTE: I will not be sharing any spoilers so you can feel free to read my "man quotes" (as I have dubbed them) without fear of knowing who got sent home or anything else really important like that! :)

-Des is walking along the beach-
Zack: That's a great beach outfit. Knee-high boots and a peacoat.

Zack: OH, candid video. Makes it so real.

Dude: "This place is awesome! It's basically like Las Vegas on the ocean!"
Zack: Well said.

Zack: Oh, sweet, twin beds! I didn't know hotels still had those.

Des: "I feel like Brad's a totally different person now that I know he has a kid."
Zack: Yeah, cus that's what Brad wanted.
Katie: He totally wanted the fact that he has a kid to define him.

Des: "He's in his element."
Zack: Yeah, he's in his element. On a carousel.

Zack: Creepers!

Des: "What are you looking for in a woman?"
Brad: "Nothing specific."
Zack: Yeah, I'll take anything.

Zack: That's a long walk down!

Ben: "I'm a single dad as well."
Katie: Wait, you are?!

Zack: Ugh, another stupid skit?

Zack: It's Chris Harrison and his new wife!
Katie: His new princess wife!

Zack: Did he just say tiger fights?!

Zack: He's just twirling a bunch of batons. Oh, that Juan Pablo!

Zack: You gotta question the guy that immediately grabs the heels.

Zack (on Juan Pablo): This guy is unreal. He should just instantly win.

Zack: This guy is taking it very seriously. He is the only one that performed an actual talent that he has.

Katie: Noooo, Bryden. The bangs are back.
Zack: They fell.

Zack: This is the weirdest twist on The Bachelor ever. I mean, I'm all for a good story, but these people got like 45 minutes of air time.

Zack: If they would have known they were missing Hootie, do you think they would have given it up?

Des: "We look at each other and just want to kiss"
Zack: Well, you want to kiss everyone you look at.

Zack: Apparently we've got two broken fingers this season.

Zack: This season's so difficult, because she sucks so much, you like all the guys.

This season, I don't know, guys. Not the biggest fan. So much fakeness, so many staged events, Des is boring, the guys are kinda weird, I dunno. BUT. Watching it with Zack is pretty much the best, so. That makes it worth it. That, and the wine.

Did you watch? 
Any favourites? Chris is my current fave. And Brooks is second.
As for fashion, what's your fave online store? I'm always looking to add to my repertoire (don't tell Zack) ;)

xo

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Two-fer: Fathers Day and a Birthday!

Our weekend was spent up the hill with Daddio, because not only was it Father's Day, but it just so happened to also be his birthday! A "two-fer" as Zack so eloquently put it! And you know, my dadsie is just the best. He's a natural at everything he does, he owns 6 (six!) motorcycles, two sports cars (including my fave ever- a mini cooper!), he is a pro-level tennis player (not even exaggerating), he snowboards, he skis, he lived in Hawaii for 2 years and surfed every day, he skateboards, he owns more shoes than me (which is really saying something) and my mom used to call him "Millipede" because of it (hehe), he was a stay-at-home dad while I was growing up, which meant he drove me and my brothers to school and sports every day. He's hilarious, silly, super fun, the most easy-going guy, and the coolest dad ever. Oh, and he makes a mean breakfast. He just really deserved this weekend to celebrate HIM, and so! We did. And it just so happens I have pictures from the festivities that insued. Shocker, I know! ;)

{I made peanut butter oatmeal sandwich cookies for my dad's bday and wrapped them with bows!}

{seriously, SO good. Recipe here!}

{prepping the shrimp for the bbq!}

{Kassie dog}

{my dad's newest addition: it's a windwill! the cutest one ever.}

{father's day weekend food! BBQ up the hill, breakfast sunday morning, BBQ at my in-law's sunday evening, and dessert made by my mother-in-law}

{kettle corn/caramel corn combo for movie night on saturday. we watched "house at the end of the street" and I jumped at least 150 times, but it was really good! not as scary as I thought it would be? and that's a good thing.}

{Sunday run day, up the hill! My favourite place to run! :) Plus, I got new headphones. Review coming this week!}

{making breakfast with Daddio :)}

{my two favourite men. also, notice our bday present for dad: a variety of honey flavored (plus fireball and red stag) whiskeys. his fave.}

{sunday evening we went over to my in-laws for a bbq! I snuck a photo of Zack and his mom in the garden :) I love that family and am happy to be able to call them mine!}

It was a great weekend filled with family! The best! We Skyped with my brother and sister-in-law, which is always fun. We also skateboarded, played cornhole (I won the first game I played and retired, since I was satisfied with my win haha), and enjoyed the beautiful summer weekend.

What'd you do this weekend?
Have you ever tried honey flavored whiskey? It's so good!
Ever eaten oysters? Love? Hate? We bbq-ed them on saturday, and my dad and Zack liked them, buuuut me? No no no. Absolutely despise them. Hey, at least I tried them?

xo

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Some Things I'm Loving

Hey guys! Welcome to my Saturday Series, "Some Things I'm Loving!" If you want to join me, feel free to link up below and we can all share with each other what we've been loving this week! :)

and now for some things I've been loving this week!

Song: Lana del Rey is back on this list, and this time it's an older song. I love it so. It feels very summery to me, no?

Makeup Product: Almay CC cream. I got sent a sample from Klout and I l-o-v-e it! This stuff is like a tinted moisturizer and sunscreen in one! My absolute favourite part of it is that it has a 35 SPF, which is SO important to protect the delicate face skin! I have normal skin that errs on the side of oily, and this stuff stays put all day and is heavy enough to replace foundation (albeit a very lightweight one) which is just perfect for summertime. Seriously, you guys. This stuff is good.

Food: Watermelon. I feel like this is going to be a recurring theme this summer. Watermelon all day every dayyy.

Quote: "Happy girls are the prettiest girls." Because I just like it a lot, and it's true, and yes I already Tweeted it, but I don't want to forget. So.

Workout: I really enjoyed that 15 mile bike ride along the coast when we were in Newport last week, annnnnd yes. I'm choosing that. But! I have to say, I really did miss doing my daily workout schedule, and I'm pretty happy to get back into the swing of things with Tone It Up! :) Zack has even jumped on the band wagon with me as far as healthy eating and getting rid of the junk and choosing lean, green and clean food! YAY!

xo

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Cheap Wireless Plan from Walmart and T Mobile

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{oh, hey. just shopping at walmart.}

Want to know what my New Year's resolution is every single year? To keep in better touch with family and friends that live far away. The relationships we have are the most important thing there is in this world, and keeping them strong and nurtured is high on my list of priorities. This is where an important cell phone plan comes in. Without a cell phone, I would be so lost (like, literally, I use it for GPS all the time!) and since we aren't millionaires (I know, I know, shocker) it's important to find a cheap wireless plan that is still really good at the same time. I mean, I am kind of addicted to my social media, and there is nothing more annoying in this world than a repeating failed attempt at uploading a photo to Instagram. Don't lie, you know what I'm talking about. #firstworldprobs. Since we are on a pretty strict budget, I was really excited to learn about the Walmart Family Mobile service for cell phones! They have unlimited plans, which are super important to us so we can text our family and friends as much as we want, and also since we are constantly using the internet/GPS/social media on our phones! Bonus: the plan is just $40 a month. Yeah, we can manage that into our budget, for sure. I think we may have just found the best wireless plan, just saying.

{shopping essentials ;)}

You must first purchase a phone and then you buy a separate Starter Kit for $25. You then activate your phone with the starter kit via the website or in store, and voila! You're ready to use it! If you want to read more information about the online account management and information check it out here.

I currently have Virgin Mobile cell phone service, and have loved it for the most part. It is really hard to beat the great value, but the speed and quality of service is not the greatest. So I was excited to learn more about the Walmart Family Plan in hopes to see if it really is a better value than my existing service. I love that you aren’t locked into an agreement or any sort of contract. Plus, I can keep my phone number, which is a huge bonus to me because I really hate changing numbers. I mean, I only just memorized this one, it would take months to memorize a new one! I'm excited to try out my new phone and hope to find that it's the best wireless plan out there! Wish me luck! ;) I'll report back in a month to let you know how it went.

See my Google+ story here! #FamilyMobileSaves #shop #cbias

What plan do you have?

Are you an iPhone or Android person?

Any other mini wine bottle lovers? ;)

xo