3 WAYS TO STAY ACTIVE OUTSIDE OF THE GYM


Since the weather has gotten warmer, Jody & I have been spending less time in the gym and more time outdoors! We are so lucky to live in a town that has a lot of places within walking distance & have really enjoyed taking advantage of that! Below I'm sharing 3 easy ways to stay active all summer without stepping foot inside a gym.


1. Walk to your destination instead of drive. If you live in a town or city like us, there are lots of shops & restaurants within walking distance. When the weather is cold or rainy, we don't think twice about getting in our car to run to the store but now that the weather is nice, we've enjoyed walking for breakfast in the morning, walking for ice cream at night, walking to CVS to pick up some essentials. Basically, if we can walk & the weather is nice, we are taking advantage!


2. Go for a bike ride. Another super fun way to get around town without having to get in your car is to bike ride! Biking is great for leisure or as actual transportation. My preference is a bike ride for fun. We have a huge park nearby our house and it's the perfect place for a nice bike ride.


3. Try an outdoor sport (surfing, volleyball, etc). OK so be fair, this is way more Jody's way of being active than mine. He loves to take advantage of summer weather & play sports outdoors while I would much rather sit outside and watch. He enjoys surfing, play softball, playing beach volleyball, etc. You name it, he's up for it. Outdoor sports are a great way to have fun & stay active. 


How do you stay active during the summer? 

XO
Michelle Paige


HAIR ACCESSORIES I'M LOVING (ALL UNDER $50)

Hair accessories are such a fun way to add an extra element to an outfit & I'm so glad they are back in style! Headbands, scrunchies & hair clips....check out my favorites below!







STYLING AMERICAN EAGLE'S DENIM JACKET FOR SUMMER

Sharing how I style my all time favorite denim jacket today! This jacket gets worn on repeat throughout the spring and summer months with almost every outfit I own. I totally love it and at this point, it's the perfect amount of 'worn in' to be so comfortable for daily wear.


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 Denim Jacket: American Eagle
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Michelle Paige

TOP 10 UNIQUE ITEMS WE REGISTERED FOR



Now that we have been married & living in our place for almost a year, I wanted to share my recommendations on the top UNIQUE items to register for! Obviously we needed dishes, pots & pans, towels, sheets, etc but we have really loved some of the items that we registered for. Today I'm highlighting 10 of the top items from our wedding registry:

Pasta Pot with strainer lid: Neither of us are chefs by any means, so we do a lot of heating & eating. The most complicated thing that we make is pasta so this pot really comes in handy. I know what you're thinking...I thought you said this post would have unique items... Well - once the pasta is done cooking, you can secure the lid which has holes and you can drain the water out without having to use a strainer. How genius?!

Family Name Wall Art: One of the things I didn't really think about registering for at first was art & home decor but I'm so glad I did! It's common to think about linens & appliances but some of the extra decor is just as important when you are making a new place feel like a home. 

Velvet Hangers: Moving our clothes into our apartment, I realized we had a lot of old & mismatched hangers. I registered for sets of new, all black, velvet hangers. Not only do our clothes look nice and organized thanks to the matching hangers but the velvet hangers are so thin, they actually save us a bit of space.

Pop Container Set: no more half eaten bags of chips, cookies, pasta, etc. When we get home from food shopping, we move a lot of our pantry items into these pop containers. I love that you can see what the snacks are and that these containers seal snacks for freshness.

Dust Buster: OK - I actually got this one as a gift for the holidays, but it has been the handiest tool. I use it mostly for picking up crumbs on the kitchen floor but it's also perfect for cleaning up small areas when you don't want to pull out the vacuum.

Personalized Bath Robes: Definitely the coziest gifts we received -- his & hers plush robes. I love cuddling up in my robe after a shower & slipping it on during chilly mornings. A robe is one of those items that seems nice but not a necessity so you might skip out on buying it for yourself. However, we were so happy to receive them as gifts! 

Kitchen Aid Mixer: These are expensive but if you love to bake, they are so worth it! I love to bake cookies, muffins & cakes and having this mixer has made the process of baking so much simpler! I also love that this mixer comes with other accessories so you can make your own pasta, juice, ice cream, etc.

Griddler/Panini Press: We aren't allowed to have a grill on our terrace but still get the occasionally craving for a good burger. This griddler allows us to cook burgers in the comfort of our kitchen. It also is great for making grilled cheese sandwiches or paninis and also comes with a waffle maker for homemade waffles on the weekends. Yum!

Tool Kit - Another thing I didn't think of immediately but was definitely needed during the move in process, a tool kit! This isn't all that unique to be honest, but it's something that every couple should invest in & have handy.

Ugg Pillowcases - We ordered a bedding set from a different brand when we moved in to our apartment and while the sheets were fine, I found the pillowcases to be so scratchy and uncomfortable on my face. I didn't even know Ugg had a home decor line until I was walking through Bed Bath & Beyond. As soon as I felt these pillowcases, I had to have them. They are soft and cozy and inexpensive! (I've bought 3 sets of them to date)

 Amazon Alexa - There are SO many versions of the Alexa out there now but I think having one is essential. We have the dot so it's probably the simplest of the smart speakers out there but it works for us. I ask it for information (sports scores, weather, etc), it plays music, we set alarms while cooking or doing laundry. It's truly come in handy more times than we can count!
What's the best thing you registered for or bought for your home lately?
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Michelle Paige

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