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Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho
It’s been hot… really hot! Who wants to turn on the stove or oven? Not us. Best hot weather meal? Gazpacho! It is a house favorite here and we love our tomato gazpacho recipe but we thought adding watermelon would be a fun twist. The watermelon adds a mellow sweetness that is just delicious! Tomato Watermelon Gazpacho Ingredients: 4 to 5 medium Summer tomatoes chopped 4 cups diced seedless watermelon 1 or 2 cucumbers, peeled, seeded and chopped 1 red bell pepper, chopped 1/2 small red onion chopped 2-3 garlic cloves smashed and chopped 1/3 cup loosely packed basil and mint, plus small leaves for topping 1-2 teaspoons Kosher salt…
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July Favorites…
My favorites this month pretty much revolve around the beach… and exercising. All things Summer. Some I have talked about before so they are old favorites but also some new finds… how had I never tried on Beyond Yoga before? Click on item name to shop! 1. Beyond Yoga Alloy Ombre Leggings – these literally yelled my name (as my sister in law proclaimed!) when I saw them and they are sooooo good and that metallic splatter detail is perfect. Uber flattering and ridiculously comfortable; also very breathable for these hot Summer work outs! 2. Beyond Yoga Alloy Ombre Double Back Bra – Okay, a little matchy matchy but I like…
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Carbon38 Sale!
I need some new workout gear STAT. Most of it is old, gross or just plain too big (thank you, Rachel, I adore you!) so I have been slowly trying to rebuild the workout wear section of my closet. Workout clothing isn’t cheap! But there are days that I wear it from when I roll out of bed until it’s time to go to bed… so I can spring for a few nicer pairs of leggings that will last and also look good when I am running ALL the errands on those marathon days. Carbon38 is a awesome online shop for workout goods (and also leisurewear) and they happen to…
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Summer of the jumpsuit…
I have been loving jumpsuits since last Fall and I can safely say that they are officially the the easiest outfit of the Summer. Like with a dress, you can put together an outfit in no time; they are so simple to dress up or down. Unlike a dress, you can pretty much do anything in a jumpsuit… run after a small child, easily sit in the grass or the sand and most importantly (at least to me!) you can ride a bike in a jumpsuit! (Okay, maybe I would not ride a bike in #10, but it is my mode of summer transportation most nights!) Cropped, wide leg, prints,…
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S’mores Oreo Bark
Are you looking for an easy no bake Summer (or any season!) sweet treat that both kids AND adults will love? Look no further. This recipe is the bomb. S’mores Oreo Bark Ingredients: 3 1/2 Cups dark chocolate chips or chopped dark chocolate pieces 1/2 Cup white chocolate chips or chopped white chocolate pieces 1 Cup marshmallow Fluff 12 Oreos (for gluten free I like Glutino) 4 Graham Cracker Sheets (for gluten free I like Pamela’s) Instructions: Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper. Melt 1 1/2 cup of the dark chocolate chips in the a microwave safe bowl (I like to use a Pyrex measuring cup) and pour melted…
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Best Food52 Shop Finds For Summer!
I love Food52. The website is so well curated and their shop is chock full of amazing things. I was perusing it the other day and saw lots of good items to make summer a little better (aka easier!). See below for items I have and love or things I wouldn’t mind adding to my collection! Click on item name to shop! Stackable Bodega Glasses – We have the short ones and use them for wine, ice cream sundaes, burger bar condiments and side salads. They work for everything. Silicone Straws– Love the push for reusable straws! Tostabags – Lunch made easy! Make that grilled cheese or peanut butter and…
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Strawberry Orange Breakfast Cake
The local market here has a table tucked in the back for “last chance” fruits and vegetables. Very (VERY) ripe fruit and on their way out vegetables- perfect for baking (or soup making in the winter). The other day they had strawberries for $0.99 so I knew I needed to bake something! Cookie & Kate has a recipe for Lemony Blueberry Cake in her cookbook that I’ve been dying to try but my kids are still anti blueberry. In come the over ripe strawberries! This is a direct adaptation of her recipe just swapping out the flavors a bit. I felt like orange would go better with strawberries than lemon!…
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Kearsley Lloyd on Sun Protection
Sun protection in the hot summer months is crucial! Beach time, golf courses, tennis matches, amusement parks; we all spend so much time outside! I am so excited to have my incredibly talented Rhode Island friend, Kearsley Lloyd share her wisdom today on A Modern Housewife! Kearsley now lives full time in Bermuda (yes, my other favorite place!) and is a graphic designer and artist. She specializes in custom designs, branding and illustrations. She has found a niche working with brides to create specialized logos, invitations and accessories for everything surrounding the big day, and creating monograms to carry with them beyond. In addition she designs corporate logos, boat…
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June Favorites…
How is it the last day of June? With travel and end of school, the month zoomed by. Excited for Summer! Here is what I have been loving this month… lots of reading and warm weather gear! Click on item number to shop! Eat What You Love by Danielle Walker – Another library book that has ended up in my Amazon cart! Her latest cookbook is full of fun twists on old classics. If you are trying to work around food allergies this book is for you! Erno Laszlo Pore Cleansing Clay Mask – I have been a Laszlo devotee for YEARS. I swear by the brand. This new…
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4th of July Attire
The 4th is around the corner! We seem to always have a fun calendar of events around the 4th of July. Whether you have a relaxed block party, beach day planned, family BBQ or something a little fancier; I have found festive pieces for the whole family! PS: Those red shades are $8!!! 4th of July Attire for the whole family! Click on corresponding number to shop Women’s item! 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5. / 6. / 7. / 8. / 9. / 10. / 11. / 12. Click on corresponding number to shop Men’s item! 1. / 2. / 3. / 4. / 5.…
