Five on Friday {scenes from Easter}

Butterflies handed out in church

Easter baskets for the boys.  What is with the commercialism of this holiday? Stores advertising huge and abundant gifts for children. 

 I'm sorry, but can't we just keep it simple and sweet?  

Our dyed eggs.  The boys have named half of them (sigh) how long do I store them in fridge and then pass them on to their ultimate demise...

Our oldest gave up bacon for lent, so we included a dish just for him during brunch.

Hope everyone had a great holiday!  Now onto Summer (and warmer weather please!!)

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5 on Friday

TGIF! A beautiful weekend is on tap for the Jersey Shore!

Lots of home improvement going on around here...

opening the pool (so gross at first, took a couple days to clear it up + a nifty $11 dollar fountain from Walmart)

We are in the process of replacing our deck.  It was FILLED with trash from the previous homeowners, I mean really?!

Stay tune for the after pics, which I am hoping will be next week.  Fingers crossed, we are doing it ourselves)

Got back in the kitchen recently, feels so good to cook again.  Kale, zucchini and sausage quiche was delish...

Check out this Zucchini Pasta Saute for a light summer side dish...

My new favorite cocktail.  Magners Irish cider...crisp and refreshing without being too sweet or tart.

Hope you have a fantastic weekend!

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5 on Friday

1. Ebates.  I cannot stress how awesome this program is.  Sign up, use it and make it a habit.  I've been a member since 2011 and have received almost $620 in cash back.  In addition to using it for online shopping, I also just used it recently with Hotels.com.  We were barely home when I got my cash back for our hotel stay.  Very cool.  Try it here!

2. One Room Challenge.  FAIL.  But I hope to complete my room within the next few days and show up late to the party. Please visit Calling it Home to see all of the Fabulous makeovers (there is some serious A-list talent going on over there...)

3, 4, 5. Chicago.  We had the most amazing weekend in Chicago and it is now my favorite city (and from someone living smack dab in between NY and Philly, that's saying alot).  I will be doing a wrap-up post next week on the wedding we attended, the food + drink and the sights.  Simply awesome...and it was wonderful to reconnect with my husband and "date" again!

Wedding

The Sights

Time spent with family + friends

Food

Just plain ol' loveliness. Stay Tuned!

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What you should be buying now at the $15 Dollar Store {fashion}

Because, for most of us, it can't be all Tory Burch and Anthropologie.  I've done posts on the $15 Dollar Store before, check my archives.

All Items $15.  Here we go...

Fun, colorful maxi dress dress by Chord.  So pretty with gold sandals and multiple station necklaces...

Speaking of necklaces.  This one could compete with any Baublebar piece and would compliment that summer glow we ALL hope to have soon!

Rompers are where it's at this summer.  Supplement your your Lilly's and Topshops with this Rampage version and stretch that warddrobe.

Sun hats are always chic!  This one by Scala, for $15, will look awesome with all of your suits and cover-ups.

I am LOVING this day dress from Trixxi for work!

I've been singing the praises of the $15 Dollar Store for years. I've gotten some of my best wardrobe staples from them.  All sales are final.  In the rare case that something didn't fit or work for me, I just passed it on to a friend.  Shipping is fast and reasonable.  Buy 7 items and shipping is free.  ** All of the photos on this post are courtesy of the $15 Dollar Store. I was in no way compensated for this post, all of the suggestions and opinions on this post are my own**

Visit the 15 Dollar Store here!

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5 on Friday

Practice posing for school pictures #littlemodel #ham

Hubs and I are heading to Chicago for a destination wedding...planning our itinerary!

Dental work this week, not a crown, but painful nonetheless...

You can find amazing, free printables from the NY Public Library Digital Collection.  I've printed some for my One Room Challenge project.  Check it out here.

Our county dodged a bullet yesterday.  Conditions were perfect for wildfires.  Many of my friends and co-workers were affected, but thankfully all are safe and the fire is mostly contained. #prayforrain

I am looking forward to a quiet, productive weekend.  What do you have planned?

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5 on Friday {Anniversary}

1 ~ Saturday is our six-year anniversary.  Six years of wedded bliss...for the most part!  We will celebrating tonite at a dinner will be receiving an award for a life-save (he's a police officer) and on Sunday with some cocktails and shellfish (I will be tackling my ORC room in between!).

2 ~ Some more Easter decor...a Pottery Barn bunny and a local red.

3 ~ I printed out a pic of our home from the Waterlogue App and framed it with a Dollar Tree frame...doesn't get easier, or cheaper, than that!

4 ~ Spring is springing on the Jersey Shore...finally.  I am so ready for dolphin sightings on beach days...

... and wearing flip-flops again (5).

A couple more photos from our special day.

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5 on Friday {shenanigans}

What a week...TGIF!

The view from our room in Atlantic City.

Vince Camuto Grosgrain Trim Walking Coat for my birthday..thanks Mom!  Perfect for Spring, check it out here.

Birthday wishes from Google.

Amazing dinners and treats this week

I've got the best family and friends.

Changed out the curtains in our family room, I'll be showing you the difference next week. Too tired to clean up before pics, boots, lincoln logs and crap all over...

Some shenanigans will be had this weekend, along with a lot of corned beef.  I hope you have an amazing weekend!

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