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// Olay Regenerist Micro-Sculpting Moisturizer SPF 30

One of the perks of our sheltering-in-place over the past four months has been hands down, more youthful skin (ode to that 5 year old feeling :)), with our twice daily go-to face moisturizers on balancing rotation, restful sleep (afternoon naps included), and less outdoor pollution on our delicate skin...

// Market Moments in June

Hello Monday! This beautiful (and unusual) plant at our local market stopped me dead in my tracks this past weekend. It's my first new-to-me summer botanical find for the season, and I was so happy it had a tag with its official name... From the Atlas Collection, meet this two succulents in one Coral Cactus: Euphorbia lactea "Cristata", similar in appearance to our ocean coral. A real treat for thalassophiles. :) So lovely.

 

Have a fabulous first week of ♫ summer and safe travels. ~xx

Dinka - Hotel Summerville Chillout (Original Mix)

 

 

// Piña Colada Sherbet

Early last month, I started thinking about a frozen summer treat for our upcoming warmer weekends. We'd been hearing all sorts of wonderful thing about warmer weather and what it 'magically' could do to our current state of 'what on earth just happened in the world', and I'm hoping just as much too, that this sort of hot magic will give us the reprieve we've been desiring so — more okey dokey outdoors with our younger kids, and not just our backyards. But I do agree, and I'm sure you do too, our quiet backyards are a great start and a blessing. And because I wanted our little ones to have as much fun and refreshing celebration too, I went with a favourite non-alcoholic blend as we make a splash or two out back: 'The Classic Piña Colada', now slushed, to add some tropical beachy-ness to wherever our mood-sails take us, including right on our now green front lawns, sunscreen-slathered of course. Another weekend is on our heels and this time we get to say, "Hello Summer!", (Saturday, June 20th at 5:44 pm EDT). Here's to a little more ex-haling.

 

And a very happy Father's Day to our loving dads out there doing it and doing it, through the thicker and thinner things of it. We love you and appreciate every bit of you for always being there for us through the everydays and crazies of this world. :) ~xo

// Honey Barbecue Chicken Cutlets

Somewhere between barbecue strips and cutlets, — and no need for any pounding or 'tricky' slicing through these chicken breasts to get there from our indoors. It was simply all about trying a new sauce for some flavourful variety, with chicken becoming quite the new staple in recent times. And perhaps you too have found yourself more often than not, dining on one thing at a time, bypassing the balanced plate with any one meal, on the average day. We tried it and loved it, and will definitely take another light and easy spin with this gentle and mellow, kiddie tested and approved honey sauce. More after the jump and have a deliciously long weekend. ~xx :)

// September's Beauty Favourites

As soon as I begin feeling our declining transitional temps this time of the year, I welcome both my previous season and new skin care products with a softer, added moisture touch to embrace our chilly fall weather. Like many, if not most, autumn is my favourite season with its lighter and warm-fuzzies vibe, hot teas and chocolate included. Little pampering and budget-friendly treats on a daily basis to take us from summer's hot and humid into our approaching cooler and drier air are always a happy plus for our skin. Three favourites I'm currently loving for my own gentle 'coming-up-roses' boost...