Cassie DeNisco

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My French Bulldogs Care Routine

One non-negotiable I have every Sunday is my french bulldogs care routine. I take about 30 minutes and focus on all things Sky to keep her happy and healthy for the week ahead. I’ve also found this routine has helped to keep problems like ear infections at bay because I’m taking care of her each week.

I am obviously not a vet but having Sky for 4 years now has made me realize how important a maintenance routine with your pup, especially a Frenchie can be. This post contains affiliate links so I make a small commission if you purchase but I wouldn’t recommend a pet product that I don’t absolutely love.

Teeth Brushing

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This is probably the most important thing you can do for your pet but I know not every pup will let you do this. I started brushing Sky’s teeth as a puppy and she honestly just sits and lets me do it. The vet always compliments her teeth and how great the look and I know it’s from my weekly brushing.

Ear Cleaning

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french bulldog's care routine

When Sky was a puppy, she would get so many ear infections and just gunk in her ears. Now that I clean them weekly, they have stopped and it’s truly easy to maintain. I put a squirt in each ear and let her shake it out. I then go in with a cotton round and just gently wipe an debris out!

Wrinkle Wipes

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french bulldog's care routine

These were vet recommended to us and I love them. Sky was having some weird gunk in her wrinkles and after using these they’ve been so much better. I will use these twice a week sometimes if I feel like she needs it but it’s great because you wipe it clean and then it helps to dry out the moisture which is the problem with wrinkles.

Wipes

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french bulldog's care routine

These are my favorite all over wipes for Sky. They’re fragrance free and so great for her sensitive skin. I use these when she’s muddy or just needs a like refresh in between baths!

I hope you like these french bulldogs care routine post! I love taking care of Sky and these products help me keep her healthy and happy! Let me know if you have any favorite Frenchie products!

My Easy Chicken Cutlet Recipe!

One thing about me is I love an easy chicken cutlet recipe! I feel like I really have perfected mine and I’m so excite to share it with you! I feel like making cutlets can seems so daunting but once you get the hang of it, you really will never look back!

To make these cutlets, I like to use my electric fryer. I feel like it helps to make the process faster as you can fit more in it than just a pan on the stove. You can shop the exact electric fryer I have here! (this is an affiliate link so I make a small commission if you choose to purchase)

easy chicken cutlet recipe

Ingredients

  • 2-3 boneless skinless chicken breast
  • at least 4 cups italian bread crumbs
  • 5 eggs cracked and scrambled
  • vegetable oil (enough to coat the bottom of you pan)

Directions

  1. Start by thinly slicing your chicken breast. I’ve found holding the chicken with one hand on top and using the knife sideways makes it easy and provides the thinest cutlets! Keep doing this until all your chicken breast are cut.
  2. Put your bread crumbs on either plate with sides or a low bowl then scramble the eggs and place them in another bowl with a little warm water.
  3. Warm you pan or electric fryer with enough oil to coat the bottom of it!
  4. Place your thinly sliced chicken in the egg and flip it over then place it in the bread crumbs and flip it over. Once that process is done you are ready to fry!
  5. Place breaded chicken in pan and let it sit until one side is golden brown then flip. Repeat the process until you have finished all the chicken!
  6. Let cooked cutlets sit on a paper towel lined plate to rest and enjoy!
easy chicken cutlet recipe

I hope you enjoyed this yummy chicken cutlet recipe! I love to pair mine with couscous and green beans for an easy week night meal or make them with mozzarella and tomato sauce for chicken parm! You can also make them and freeze them so you have them on hand at all times!

If you loved this recipe, you can read more on the blog here!

My Favorite Skims Pieces

It’s been almost 2 years since my first review of Skims and I’m honestly surprised to say, I’ve become obsessed! Whenever I’m home, I’m wearing Skims so I wanted to share some of my favorite skims pieces with you!

You can check out my Skims review here to see how some of those pieces ranked! This post contains affiliate links so I do make a small commission if you choose to purchase through them!

Soft Lounge Sleep Set

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favorite skims pieces

This material is next level soft! I love to wear the pants separately too which means I get more wear out of this set. I really love how loose this is and the material is super breathable so it’s great all year round.

Soft Lounge Set

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favorite skims pieces

This is the same material as the pajama set but I love the long sleeve on this set! You do purchase the pieces separately but I just love the color ranges on Skims and that every color has so many different options.

Cotton Rib Tank

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I talk about this tank every change I get! I seriously love it so much! It’s been a staple since my first Skims order in 2022 and I order 1 every time I place a new order. It’s just perfect to wear at home or out and about!

Fits Everybody Scoop Bralette

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favorite skims pieces

This is probably the best bralette I have ever owned! It’s made from the softest material and is just perfectly comfy. It’s great to lounge in at home when you need a little extra support!

I love Skims because it really elevates my loungewear ! Everything is seriously so comfortable and I feel like I’m constantly on the website checking out their new pieces! Let me know in the comments below your favorite Skims pieces!

The Luckiest Girl Alive Review!

I definitely am late to the party on this book since it’s already a movie, but The Luckiest Girl Alive review has been on list for so long! I’ve committed to 50 books again this year and this was book 3 for me.

I actually didn’t previously watch the movie not because I wanted to spoil the book but I honestly was super interested in it. It didn’t look really great to me but I am definitely going to be checking it out now.

The Luckiest Girl Alive

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the luckiest girl alive review

Trigger Warning: SA, School Shooting

I won’t lie, this one started out slow for me. For some reason I couldn’t quite get into it and was almost just like confused at where it was going. Once the flashbacks started it slowly started to piece together and make sense. I really liked looking at Ani’s life in the present and how she got there.

This book has the NYC girl boss feels with twists and turns towards the end that you’ll never have guessed. When Ani is asked to do a documentary about an incident that happened in her Pennsylvania private school, the reader doesn’t find out about the incident until the end.

You almost think you know what it is about and then there’s another turn that twists even more. I loved that you got to see a sneak peak into her glamorous current NYC life juxtaposed to her less rich and exciting high school life.

There are definitely heavy topics that this book dives into which is why I listed the trigger warnings above. I really liked this book because you just didn’t expect the ending so it kept me on my toes. Sometimes thrillers miss the mark and are too easy to guess but this really was it for me.

I hope you enjoyed this Luckiest Girl Alive Review! I would rate this book a 3.5 out of 5 stars so I definitely recommend to read it! You can check out my January book of the month post here!

Self Tanning Tips for Winter

I always find myself reaching for my self tanner right about now in the winter. My summer glow has faded and I’m seriously reaching for anything that will get me glowing. I’ve made previous posts about self tanning tips like this one here but I’ve actually switched up my products.

I noticed with the previous brand I was using, the ingredients weren’t very clean and one of my resolutions was to make sure my beauty products are. Another thing I noticed was that they changed their formula. This brand I had been using for years and the last time I purchased, then tan had a weird tint and didn’t go on smooth.

No need to fear, I found this brand at Ulta and I seriously fell in love. The Tanologist brand is pretty affordable and it seriously works wonder. I decided to try out the tan water instead of the mouse and honestly, I don’t think I have a preference. The water is harder to use because it goes on clear to not rub off on anything but that makes it hard to know where you put it.

In addition to the water, I also purchased the drops which I soon realized I didn’t actually need. I never used to use self tanner mouse on my face because it would break me out but the water actually doesn’t. The drops are useful though because all you have to do is mix them with your favorite moisturizer. I might try them in the spring when I’m starting to lay out again but want to be tan. Here are some of my self tanning tips for Winter!

Exfoliate

I feel like people will tell you to exfoliate and literally never elaborate on what it actually means. You need to prep your skin to be able to soak in the tan, just like getting your nails done or hair. I like to shave about a day before I tan and then I like to exfoliate in the show right before I tan. This way my skin won’t be super irritated but I’ll get a smooth application.

To exfoliate, I like to use a mild and gentle body wash with a loofa or some sort of exfoliating brush and just gently work it over my skin. Do not go crazy because you don’t want to over exfoliate and throw your skin off.

To take off the tan, you can try this same process about a week later. I always like to tan on Sundays so then I’ll do it again on the next Sunday.

Moisturize

This is one I used to always over look but not anymore. Moisturizing before you tan is so essential to making sure you don’t have any pooling of the tan in places your skin is try. I used to always mess up my knees and elbows because they’d be super dry. Now that I moisturize, the tan glides on and is even.

It’s also super important to continue to moisturize your skin even as the week goes on. The moisturizer will help preserve your tan and keep your skin glowing. I like to use a lighter moisturizer that won’t be too heavy on my skin but still gets the job done. My personal favorite is actually just the mositurizer from CeraVe.

Find What Works

Not gonna lie, this one took awhile. You can try out the products I mentioned and they might not work for your skin type. It takes a bit of testing out to find a product that is affordable for you and that works well. I really like the Tan water because it’s not super sticky and so far hasn’t transferred to any of my clothing.

I do recommend trying out a mouse if you are just starting out because I can see how you might get an uneven tan the first few times you use it. My biggest tip is to find something that you are comfortable and confident using.

I hope these self tanning tips were helpful. I love being a bit tanner in the winter because it seriously just lifts my mood. The weather in New York is often cold and gloomy mid winter so I’ll do anything to make it feel like summer.

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Tanologist Express Tan Water $16.99- Shop Here

Tanologist Face + Body Drops $19.99- Shop Here

Ulta Sunless Mitt $5.99- Shop Here

Ulta Tan Mitt for Face $5.99- Shop Here

Daily Body Moisturizer $12.99- Shop Here