Cassie DeNisco

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My Favorite Health Supplements

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve started to take more supplements to support my overall health. I love seeing what other people take and thought this would be a beneficial post to put together of my favorite health supplements! I’m obviously not a doctor so this is just what has worked for me!

Always consult with your doctor before you start any new supplements!! Some of these are affiliate links so I do make a small commission if you decide to purchase them from me.

Seed Probiotic

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favorite health supplements

The Seed probiotic has truly been life changing for me. I’ve been a girl with stomach issues my entire life and I truly started to find relief around the time I started taking this. This seriously does wonders for my digestion as I don’t deal with bloating much anymore. I also cut out dairy around this time so that could factor into it but I love this. It’ll be 2 years in December of taking this and I am still seeing the benefits.

Olly Women’s Multi Vitamin

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favorite health supplements

I don’t know what it is with these but I seriously have never had hair and nail growth quite like this. These are great to take nightly right before bed and I swear they really work. I used to have almost no hair or nail growth but because these have biotin and folic acid they really work great. Not to mention, they really taste great so I can’t complain about these gummies.

These are actually the only two supplements that I take consistently. I have noticed such a difference in even my skin after taking these so I definitely recommend giving them a try if you are in need of new supplements.

I hope my favorite health supplements inspire you to start making small changes for your health to get in in check!

Fall Loungewear I’m Obsessed With!

The temperatures are finally cooling down and I’m stocking up on all my fall loungewear. I am the unofficial queen of sweatsuits as they are my go to for sleeping, going out, and even working from home. Sweatsuits are the matching sets you need to feel like you can conquer the world.

As always these are affiliate links so I make a small commission if you purchase through them. I know you’ll seriously love these pieces as much as I do!

Aritzia

TNA Cozy Fleece Mega Raglan Hoodie- Shop Here

This is truly my go to hoodie. I like to size up to a Medium or Large so that it’s super oversized. The quality of the Aritzia pieces is truly unmatched and I just love it! I also like that their pieces perfectly match all styles of tops and bottoms so that you can mix and match.

TNA Cozy Fleece Mega Sweatpant- Shop Here

fall loungewear

Hands down these are my most favorite sweatpants. They are incredibly flattering on someone like me who is curvier. I find that sweats are often just too baggy and oversized but these are literally perfect for me. I just stocked up this season and I’m really loving the cool grey color pictured above!

White Fox

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Offstage Sweatpants Posie Pink- shop here

This is a new brand to me but I’ve been seeing these sets everywhere. I was drawn to this pink color because I feel like it’s so fun for fall and winter as a pop of color. The quality of this set is great and I’m actually interested in trying out a few other pieces by White Fox. Let me know if you’d like a full review!

Skims

fall loungewear

Soft Lounge Tank- Shop Here

I couldn’t talk about my favorite loungewear pieces without mentioning this tank. This has become the staple sleep shirt in my rotation. I have this in pretty much every color and I wear it literally every night. It’s really the perfect tank to take from lounge at home to out and about running errands!

I hope this post satisfies your fall loungewear inspo! For me it’s cute sweatsuits and sometimes leggings that I can rotate in! I love these cozier pieces as the weather cools because you get to be really comfy but don’t compromise looking put together.

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My Sensitive Skin Care Routine!

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve realized that my skin has really become sensitive. I try to combat that with using gentle but still effective products. I’ve been using these for about a year and I’ve definitely seen a difference with my sensitive skin care routine!

As always these are affiliate links so I make a small commission if you decide to purchase from me! These have become my go to products I can’t live without so I hope they help you too!

Vanity Planet Face Brush

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sensitive skin care routine

This has been a constant in my routine for years. I love that this gently exfoliates my face and leaves me with that really deep clean feeling. I use this at least once a day every other day because sometimes I do find it to be a little too abrasive. This paired with my cleanser has really kept my skin clear and glowing.

Cetaphil Sensitive Skin Cleanser

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Sensitive Skin care routine

This has been game changer for me. I’ve been really trying to find a cleanser that is effective but not overly drying. I’ve even tried other similar products but I just keep coming back to this one. I love this Cetaphil cleanser with my whole heart. It truly cleanses but doesn’t strip my skin.

The only downside is that it’s hard to find but I often can order it on Amazon. I just make sure it doesn’t get too low!

Kiehl’s Moisturizer

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sensitive skin care routine

This is pricy but so worth it. I’ve found that this Kiehl’s moisturizer is probably the best on the market right now. It reduces my redness and really gives me a nice glow. I’ve found it’s really not that heavy on the skin either which I appreciate. It’s been a few months with it and I haven’t found it to break me out which is also another plus.

Inkey List Eye Cream

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sensitive skin care routine

My last step in my routine is this Inkey List eye cream. I really love how well it works and just leaves me looking awake. I actually use this night and day because I do really enjoy looking awake all the time. This one is really affordable with good ingredients so I am happy with it!

As you can see, I’ve really cut down on the quantity of products I’m using. I really wanted to clear my skin and stop going overboard. Once in awhile I’ll do a mask or use a different serum but for now this is what keeps my skin clear and glowing!

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How to Unwind for Bed!

As we sink back into the routine of normal life after summer, I always find myself looking for ways to unwind for bed! I’ve found a few of these tips and tricks I’ve listed below really get me to relax after a long day.

As many of you know I’m a naturally anxious person so shutting off my mind and being able to relax fully is something I struggle with! I’m sharing my favorite items that relax me below and they are affiliate links that you can shop right from, I make a small commission if you purchase through them but no pressure!

Hatch Alarm

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unwind for bed

I love my hatch in the mornings but I also really love it all day! I turn on the red light as soon as I get home from work and it transforms my dark room into a cozy relaxing sanctuary. Red light is great as a restorative color for you and I’ve really found that this has helped me be able to relax at night and even throughout the day.

432 Frequency

My family actually makes fun of me because I almost always have some sort of frequency going. I swear it really calms you down not only at night but even throughout the day. I love this at night when I’m reading because it’s good background noise to have on but not distracting where you can’t read. This specific frequency is my all time favorite from YouTube!

Shower Vaporizers

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unwind for bed

Do these steamers work? I’m not sure, but are they great? Yes! I love lavender to relax and you’ll transform your shower into a spa with these steamers. You just throw one in right before you shower and it releases the lavender scent while you shower. This is like game changing before you get into bed because it just sets the tone and the mood for the night!

Whether you’re looking for better sleep or just want to be able to relax more easily, I hope this post helps you on how to unwind for bed! Be sure to check our more posts on sleep here!

My Favorite Water Bottles!

With so many water bottles on the market, I wanted to share my absolute favorites! I drink over 100 oz of water a day so I like to think I am an expert on reusable water bottles! My favorite water bottles are ones that can hold a lot of water and also can keep your water cold all day!

As always, there are affiliate links below where I make a small commission if you purchase through my links! There is no pressure to purchase!

Stanley 40 oz

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favorite water bottles

My Stanely has become my everyday house water bottle. It’s so big that I just fill it up like 3 times a day and I get all my water in. I don’t love to take it out because it’s kind of bulky due to the handle. But the handle really makes it so I wouldn’t just get rid of it if that makes sense!

Hydro Flak 40 oz

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favorite water bottles

This is my I’m going to be out all day water bottle. It’s easy to throw in a bag or just take on the go because it’s just a little sleeker than the Stanley. I’ve had my hydro flask for literally years and It’s still going strong. I do swap out my straws every few months just to keep everything extra clean.

Simply Modern 28 oz

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favorite water bottles

My Simply modern water bottle is literally my errands and out and about water. I take this to work, a workout class, or when I’m in and out of stores shopping. It’s small so it’s easy to go out with and I love it. It’s also great when I’m washing my stanley to have this as my back up.

As you can see, I literally have a water for every part of my day. This list here is really my favorite water bottles ever and I truly use them all the time. It’s so important to get your water in and having these just makes it easier!

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Summer Day in My Life!!

I am obsessed with reading and watching day in the life content so I decided that I would share my own! My day varies a little here and there but for the most part it’s the same routine!

summer day in my life

7:00am Wakeup & Walk

My favorite way to start my day is on a walk with Sky! Since she’s a Frenchie, she can’t really walk during the heat of the day so she and I get our steps in first thing. It’s also just a great way for us to start off the day with some movement!

7:30-8am Breakfast & Matcha

As soon as we’re back from our walk, I feed Sky because she’s always a hungry puppy! I make myself a matcha because I’ve found it makes me feel the best. The caffeine is there but it doesn’t leave me anxious and jittery like coffee or chai does!

8am-11:30am Work

This varies for me day to day depending on if I’m doing blog content like today or working for one of my Social media clients. This time blog is when I try to get a bunch of content created, uploaded and scheduled for whoever I’m working with!

11:30am-12pm Workout

I love me a good Melissa Wood Health pilates series and this is probably my favorite time of day! You can read more about the MWH method here! I like to try to do at least 15-20 minutes of movement everyday because some movement is better than none.

12pm Lunch

I am someone who always is starving by 12pm so I’ll make myself lunch asap! In the summer I love one of my toast recipes, like this pesto toast one! Something light and refreshing is always the best for me!

12:30-2:30pm Sun or Downtime

I leave this time up in the air in the summer. I love to lay out and read in the sun over the summer. It makes me feel so good so I love that I’m able to schedule time in. Sometimes I will just read inside or finish up work before I switch to studio mode!

2:30-7:00pm Dance Time!

I am in studio 3 days a week and Saturday Mornings even in the summer so I usually spend my late afternoons/evenings there!

7:00pm Dinner & wind Down

After I get home I’ll have dinner and probably watch an episode of Love Island! I’m obsessed with the show and it’s like a reward each night in the summer!!

I hope you liked this summer day in the life post! I love this kind of content so I hope you do too! You can follow me on pinterest to see what I’m up to in real time! And don’t forget I post new blog posts every Monday at 9:00am!!

My Gardening Tips & Tricks!

After a little 2 week break, I’m back with more blog posts! The summer comes on fast and if you’re not ready for it, you often get swept away with it. One thing that has been consistent though is my gardening tips and tricks!

I started prepping it back in May and I’m starting to slowly see all of my plants come to life! Having a garden has been really therapeutic for me and given me the opportunity to get some sun every day! I thought I would walk through all of my adventures so far.

List of Plants

This was probably one of the hardest parts of gardening. When you get to the store, you just want to get everything but you have to go in with a plan and know what you can actually grow in your area. There’s lots of ways to figure it out but I just Googled “What Grows in Westchester NY” and I found a full list on a website.

It’s essential that you grow what you know will flourish so that it’s not a waste. What I did that I loved was once I made my list, I put it in a Google Doc that I not only shopped from but now I have it forever and can refer to it next season too!

Planters

After you decide what you’re growing, you have to decide what you’re putting it in! I went with these two versions of planters on Amazon. Both are great because so far my plants are really doing well in them and they’re holding up well.

I will say I feel like the metal ones are a little bit better price wise but the wood ones are great if you don’t want to be bending down to water the plants! These are affiliate links so I make a small commission if you choose to purchase from them!

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Watering & Pruning

One part of the gardening process I really love is watering. It’s like a treat to be outside and getting to look at all of the garden progress each day. So far I’ve only been watering once a day, but now that it’s getting warmer, I’m going to increase to twice a day!

Pruning is also kind of fun because you get to get rid of all of the yucky leaves that aren’t helping your plants grow. I didn’t love this part but once I got a great pair of gloves, I’m able to really get in there and clean out the plants!

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gardening tips and tricks

I hope this post inspired you to at least get out there and give it a try. I know gardening seems so daunting but I’ve really grown to love it. If you liked this post of gardening tips and tricks, let me know! I’d love to continue sharing more!

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Honest Review of Victoria’s Secret

After ditching this brand for a bit, I recently made a purchase and figured I would share an Honest Review of Victoria’s Secret! I was interested to see if the quality lived up to what I remembered. I even had some of those coupon cards they used to give out.

It definitely was nostalgic purchasing from them and I really was impressed with what they offered. I liked the gender neutral Pink line. The website stuff looked great but I was excited to get the stuff in and try it on. The links below are affiliate links so I do make a small commission if you purchase!

Cotton Oversized Sleep Shirt

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review of victoria's secret

I have a few of these older tees and I was excited to get this new one. It might even exceed the softness of the original I have and I really love this lilac color. I sized up to XL because I love an oversized shirt and it’s still a little short. I would say this is more of a boxy tee but I still love it.

Modal Short Pajama Set

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I’m a sucker for a pajama set and this one is pretty iconic. I love that it’s short sleeve because it’ll be great as the weather gets warmer. The quality of this is great too. It’s buttery soft and I got a S. Definitely fits exactly how I would want it to! These sets are pricy but I feel like you have pajamas for years so with a coupon it makes these worth it.

Cotton Foldover Flare Leggings

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review of Victoria's secret

This is where the quality went south. I loved my yoga pants from Pink. These, I do not love. They material is a cotton blend and they’re definitely see through. The old ones I had were like a buttery soft material and these are a bit scratchy. The cut is still the same but the quality and material is definitely not what I remember.

Victoria’s Secret is definitely a hit or miss for me now. I can see why I slowly stopped shopping there because not all their pieces lived up to the price and brand. With their coupons it makes the pieces affordable but I can’t say I would shop their full price again.

I did end up keeping the yoga pants and have worn them, but they just aren’t like the originals. I hope you liked this honest review of Victoria’s Secret and let me know any other brands I should review!

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Current Sephora Favorites for Skin!

I love a good skincare haul so I’m happy to share with you my current Sephora favorites! After ditching the masks last year, I found I had the worst skin. It was dull, dry, and I had frequent breakouts. I searched for products that would help but I honestly made it worse.

I started to really simplify my skincare routine and it’s done wonders for my skin. A Sephora recently opened up near me so I’ve been getting all my products from there. I’ve been loving what I’m using and wanted to share! These are affiliate links so I do make a small commission if you do decide to purchase but there’s no pressure!

Inky List Retinol

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Retinol seems to be all the craze these days and I was in the market for an inexpensive one to try. This was around $24 and so far I like it. I use it one to two times per week just to make sure my skin doesn’t freak out. Retinol is good for fine lines and wrinkles so I’m really just using it now as a preventative instead of to actually treat anything.

Youth to the People Adaptogen Moisturizer

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I am always switching up my moisturizers depending on the time of year but I just had to talk about this one. I love this moisturizer for winter because it’s thick and really does it’s job. I definitely will be switching this out because it’s so moisturizing but I will be switching back come next winter!

Glow Recipe Glow Drops

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sephora favorites

I’ve definitely talked about these glow drops before! They have become my go to primer before makeup for extra glowy skin. I also just love this on it’s own as a way to just enhance my natural skin and make it glow. I have repurchased this twice now because it’s just that great! You can read my makeup routine here!

Tan Luxe Face Oil

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sephora favorites

I also recently talked about these tan luxe drops but I just repurchased them and had to shout them out. I seriously love these for my face because I get to use my own face moisturizer which ensures that my face won’t break out. You can definitely use this for your whole body too but I don’t trust myself enough to do that yet without it looking streaky!

These are in my skincare routine and I seriously love these Sephora favorites. As we’re approaching summer time, I love to wear no makeup so these products are helping my skin to stay clear and hydrated! For more beauty posts, click here!

My Current Favorite Hair Products

Similar to last week’s post, I wanted to give an updated favorite hair products post! These current favorites are some of my go to products in really transforming my hair. When I started my blog almost 4 years ago now, I had bright blonde hair. Because of the pandemic, I went back to my roots, literally, and started the journey of getting my hair healthy again.

This past year I’ve truly seen the most growth with my hair and owe it to these products that are so great at maintaining my hair health. Not to mention, also getting a trim every few weeks has done wonders for my hair. As always these are affiliate links and I make a small commission if you choose to purchase these products!

Drybar Liquid Glass Shampoo & Conditioner

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favorite hair products

I was so excited when I saw this set because you need to try it! All of the products mentioned are literally a crucial step in my hair care routine. This shampoo and conditioner actually smoothes your hair and gives it the nicest shine. It totally lives up to the name and was a better alternative to Olaplex for me. I love the Drybar and this line became an instant staple in my routine. Not to mention, I think it’s been hydrating my hair so well that it’s helping ti grow long and strong.

Bumble and Bumble Hairdresser’s Spray

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favorite hair products

I do still love my It’s a 10 but I have to say I love this more! I spray this on my wet hair and it detangles and leaves it feeling so soft. Not to mention, it has a built in heat protectant so I feel like it’s really taking care of my hair. The lightness of the product works so well for my very thin and fine hair. I never feel like it’s weighed down because it’s just super light.

Drybar 100 Proof Oil

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This is my OG tried and true. I cannot say enough great things about this oil and I’m getting concerned it’s being discontinued because I can’t always find it. This is truly the only oil that my hair can handle that doesn’t make it feel super oily or heavy. I love the shine this gives and it truly helps smooth the fly aways.

As you can see, these favorite hair products are really focusing on smoothing and shinning my hair. Now that I’m not blonde, I really just want to make sure my hair is healthy. I also want it to have a nice shine to really give it some dimension! If you liked this post, you can read more hair care posts here!