Relaxing Weekending

How is it April already, looks like 2017 is going to fly by just like her lil' sis 2016. 

Friends of ours hosted their first annual chili cook off, and there were 9 chilis to vote on. My favorite that I voted for was the runner up. Yum! Now enter some grainy pics from that evening, none of which involve said chili.


*Serena dined on her tutu while the rest of us voted on the chili*


Sunday was a relaxing day catching up on house cleaning, a good workout, and trying out some new recipes. Which were of course enjoyed by the pool because the weather has been spring perfection.


Creamsicle Smoothie

1 cup of organic spinach
1 orange (peeled)
1/2 cup of organic milk (I used skim)
1 heaping tbsp. of pure vanilla
2 cups of ice

Blend and enjoy!


Is it just me, or is there nothing like opening up a fresh new foundation compact? They're always so pretty, and the sponge is so clean it's almost too hard to start using it. I replenished my Studio Fix last week during their 25% off sale, and I swear the new compacts just go on smoother.


I was sipping on these over the weekend, and love that they're light, refreshing, and made with all natural ingredients. If you enjoy the LaCroix sparkling waters, you'll love these. They're similar (0 artificial sweeteners), but with a spiked kick for weekend fun.

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Joining Biana and Meghan for Weekending

*Cheers to a fabulous week*

49 comments:

  1. A smoothie by the pool sounds awesome! I can't believe it's already April either, this year has flown by so fast. Hope you have a great week!

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  2. Oooh I remember that creamsicle green smoothie and it was delicious! Definitely will be in the rotation once baby is here :) So glad you had fun at the chili cookoff!

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  3. I might have to get a chili cook off here this summer -t hat sounds like so much fun!! Hope you have a great and fun start to the week girl! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston

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  4. Sometimes relaxing weekend are just what we need! Love Serena's cute little tutu- dining in style! :) have a fabulous week!

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  5. What a healthy poolside treat instead of a cocktail lol. I should take a page out of your book. Love chill weekends.

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  6. That smoothie sounds so delicious--thanks for sharing the recipe! And oh my GOODNESS--Miss Serena is just the cutest ever! Love her little tutu!

    Rosy Outlook

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  7. chili cook off sounds fun! and pool time was def needed with our heat! i cant believe summer is here haha. i love the snap of serena in her cute outfit! happy monday chica

    xoxo cheshire kat

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  8. Chili cookies are my favorite! Lucky girl! Sounds like so much fun :)

    Shauna

    www.lipglossandlace.net

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  9. This definitely sounds like the perfect, relaxing weekend! A chili cook off sounds like so much fun! And that smoothie?! YUM! <3, Pamela Sequins & Sea Breezes

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  10. Looks like a fun weekend and that smoothie looks delicious!
    ~Samantha
    http://goldcoastgirlblog.com

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  11. Sounds like a fun weekend! Serena is SO cute!! Love her little tutu!! Those sparkling drinks sound good and your smoothie looks good too. :-) Have a great day!!

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  12. Looks like it was a fun and relaxing weekend! I can't get over how big Serena is getting! Her tutu is too cute! That smoothie sounds so refreshing and delicious! Happy Monday!

    xo, Rachel
    A Blonde's Moment

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  13. Such a cool and awesome post...Love it...xx, Neha

    http://www.theinstylejournal.com/

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  14. Happy Monday girl! Getting ready to head to the airport but checking in first with my faves. Love that you had a chili cook off! Oh sweet Serena, so beautiful like her mama!!
    Have a great start to your week!! xoxo

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  15. Glad that you had a nice weekend! I need to get back to making smoothies, so thanks for sharing that recipe. Looks delicious!

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  16. Serena looks like a doll in her little tutu! Love it! She is precious.
    Glad y'all had a good relaxing weekend!
    xo, Lily
    Beauty With Lily

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  17. That smoothie looks so good! Looks like y'all had a great weekend!

    Zelle
    Southern Style

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  18. What a fun weekend with perfect weather to spend time outside. I can't get over how cute Serena is in her tutu and headband! And there's always something so nice about using a new makeup product for the first time!

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  19. Sounds like a fun weekend!!!
    xx
    Mónica Sors
    MES VOYAGES À PARIS
    NEW POST: RUFFLE SLEEVES SWEATSHIRT AND DIOR

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  20. Serena is just too cute!!!! That smoothy sounds delicious. And so does some chili! Sounds like you guys had a fun weekend. Happy Monday!

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  21. I love your photographs!!
    Look like a really happy weekend :D
    Wish you a lovely Monday
    Kiss
    xx

    https://thathappymess.com/

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  22. Sounds like an awesome weekend! A chili cook off sounds awesome and how adorable does Serena look in that tutu?! A smoothie poolside sounds absolutely perfect too!

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  23. That smoothie sounds amazing!!! These are the cutest pictures... Yay for a fun and relaxing weekend!!!

    Brittany :)
    www.kingdomofsequins.com

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  24. Your chili cook off sounds like so much fun! And I need some time by the pool. Jealous!

    Amy Ann
    Straight A Style

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  25. Serena is adorable in her tutu. Hurrah for pool weather!

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  26. Serena is so cute! I'll have to try out that smoothie recipe!

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  27. Sounds like so much fun and that smoothie looks so good!


    Ann-Marie | http://facetocurls.com

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  28. those drinks sound like I would love them!!

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  29. That chili cookoff sounds so amazing, and like something I'd definitely want to participate in! I've seen a few commercials for those Truly drinks and they sound so good!

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  30. It looks like you had such an amazing time, have a good week!

    Camila,
    My Vogue Style | www.myvoguestyle.com

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  31. Serena's little tutu... so CUTE!! Have a great week, girl!

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  32. A chili cook off sounds fun, what a wonderful weekend!

    xo
    www.carinavardie.com

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  33. Ooh, I need to try that Truly! The chili cookoff sounds fun, and Serena is adorable in her tutu!

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  34. What a great weekend! I would love to attend a chili cookoff with friends.

    bellebrita.com

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  35. A chili cookoff sounds so fun, what a great idea! I need to find those sparkling sippers for sure, sounds great! Glad you had a wonderful weekend!

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  36. Can't wait to try that spiked drink! I love pictures of little miss Serena! Glad you had a great weekend!

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  37. Serena is looking cuter and cuter every time I see a pic of her. I love how she had her tutu for lunch while everyone else had chili! LOL Sounds like a fun party to catch up with friends and bring the babies/kids out.

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  38. This smoothie looks yummy, and how cute is littel Serena.

    Nina's Style Blog

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  39. That smoothie though. Gotta try it.
    What an awesome weekend. I want!

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  40. Hehe, I love how she was dining on her tutu! ;) What a nice weekend!!

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  41. Annual chili cook off - now that sounds great! Oh and your pool is making me SO jealous, it looks so pretty and welcoming - hoping our weather warms up soon here!

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  42. The sparkling water is all i can think of.

    Wendee//www.theglossychic/com

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  43. Seriously! This year is FLYING. And that smoothie looks heavenly <3

    Katie | Willow and White

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  44. A chili cookoff- YUM! And I loooove those Truly cocktails- too good and low-cal, best of both worlds!

    -Ashley
    Le Stylo Rouge

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  45. I definitely want to try the Creamsicle smoothin. Thank you for sharing.

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  46. Looks amazing! I hope you have an amazing week :) http://www.bauchlefashion.com/2017/04/7-signs-your-beauty-addict.html

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  47. Oh my goodness she looks precious in that tutu - sounds like a great weekend!

    Amanda Kids and Cabernet

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  48. I would kill for one of those spiked seltzers right about now!

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  49. I've got to try the Truly Spiked & Sparkling drinks! Laying by the pool sounds amazing. Even though it's warm during the day here, it's cool in the mornings and evenings and not totally pool weather yet.

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