Cassie DeNisco

Things I’m Loving: July 2020

August 10, 2020

I cannot believe that we are halfway through the summer!! Time is flying by and before we know it, fall unfortunately will be here. I decided to compile the things I’m loving from July into this post since they are definitely still relevant as we head into August. These things I’m loving are from all different categories like lifestyle, fashion, beauty, and I definitely couldn’t live without them this summer.

NutriBullet

I have been juicing pretty much everyday since summer started and my NutriBullet seriously is amazing. I decided to not get a juicer because I already have this and to be honest, I feel like this is all you need if you’re just making a few juices instead of a big batch. This is also great for my acai bowls this makes awesome smoothies too.

Califa Farms Creamer

This stuff is seriously AMAZING. It is only 15 calories and 2 grams of sugar per serving which is game changing. I love coffee for the caffeine but I do not like it black so I always have to add some sort of sweetener to it. This stuff is not only really yummy but its thick and creamy so it’s almost like I got a fancy coffee at home. It’s made from almond milk and coconut milk so it is dairy free and delicious.

Brazilian Bum Bum Cream

I mentioned that I got this in my Sephora Skincare Haul and I am now obsessed. This is a really great moisturizer but it also does tighten and firm your skin. I’ve been using it on the back of my thighs and my booty and seriously have noticed a major change. I only got this as a free birthday gift and I am absolutely going to be purchasing the full size.

Day Designer Planner

I talked about my love of planners in a post last summer which you can find here, but this planner is the one I truly love. For me, I don’t need one page per day but I do like the idea of scheduling times throughout the day and this mini Day Designer does just that. I got this at Target for $14.99 and it seriously helps me stay so organized.

Dynasty on Netflix

I just had to add a show because this is just too good. I thought Gossip Girl was amazing until I watched Dynasty. GG will still be my favorite but this is a definitely close second. I binged this in like 2 days and can’t wait for new episodes hopefully when Covid leaves!

Nintendo Switch

This was a splurge purchase but something I had my eye on for awhile. I was more motivated to purchase this because of Covid but I don’t regret it because it is so great. Nintendo games like Mario Kart and Animal Crossing are my fav so this was a great purchase and also a great way to escape from the world for a little each day. I love that you can play it hand held or on your TV because I can put something on in the background and still get a game in. Seriously one of my favorite things I’m loving.

Treadmill

Moving right into fitness, I actually purchase this treadmill from Amazon really early on in out stay at home. I had my eyes on a treadmill for so long and I finally purchased it. It is a great way to get your cardio in each day and still get to work, listen to something, or watch a show. I use this a few days a week on top of my workouts to really get that heart going and get a great sweat in.

Melissa Wood Health App

This was a game changer once I discovered Melissa Wood’s app and workouts. I actually heard about her from a few YouTubers but I am seriously so obsessed with her and her flows. She does a mix of pilates and yoga which is exactly what I love to do. Her app has seriously made me want to workout and get some movement in each day, which prior to this I had been struggling with staying consistent in my workouts.

All of these things I’m loving are seriously so awesome and have helped me kick my summer off to a great start. They are great for summer but also for all year long because they are just seriously awesome. Let me know your July favorites in the comments below!

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My October Favorites

October 30, 2019

I cannot believe that October is practically over as I write this. October was such a fun first month with Sky but was also a month where I found a lot of my new favorite things! I’ve put together my list of October favorites that you totally need to try in November!

Clinque Extra Gentle Cleansing Foam

If you read my skincare routine, then you know that I am obsessed with my Clinique face wash. I recently stumbled across this new version with foam and I fell in love. I feel like it does such a better job of cleaning my face. I love to use this with my face brush and I swear that my face is so smooth every time.

Yogi Detox Tea

I’ve recently been more into having tea before bed because it is getting so cold. I love this detox tea because I feel like it helps me digest all the food I’ve eaten during the day and I often wake up not bloated. I know some detox teas do a number on your stomach, but this one doesn’t seem to do anything crazy to me except make me less bloated.

Wild Fable Puffer Jacket

Okay, I know that I just uploaded my favorite fall jackets post, but I didn’t have this amazing one yet. Target seriously does it again with this one. This jacket was only $30 and is so trendy and cute. It’s the perfect mix between comfy puffer and boxy cute jacket. For the price, run don’t walk to Target for this one!!

Good and Gather Snacks

I am obsessed with Target’s new healthy line of food. Good and Gather from Target is all organic and is seriously so yummy. The apple cinnamon bars remind me of a fig newton but like with apple pie filling. I also think these Lemon Bars are so yummy and might be even better than Rx bars. These bars were definitely cheaper and their whole line is worth checking out.

Purple Halloween Lights

These lights added a fun glow to my room for all of those October nights watching a Halloween movie. I actually think I might leave them up at least until before Christmas because I love these. I wanted to include them here because they might go on sale after Halloween!

Selena Gomez’s New Music

This is a more recent favorite but I am absolutely obsessed with Selena’s new songs. I’ve been listening to them non-stop. Younger me is living for the Bieber Gomez drama and the fact that she dropped some awesome songs about it just makes it even better. Follow me here on Apple Music!

Thanks for reading my October favorites. October was such a fun month and I am literally obsessed with all of these awesome products that I have tried. Let me know in the comments below what your October favorites were or if you’ve tried any of mine!

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Halloween Party Ideas that you Have to Try

October 27, 2019

The count down to Halloween is now in the single digits which means my annual Halloween Night party is almost here! I love hosting a Halloween night party because I live in a really high traffic area for Trick or Treaters and houses that give out candy. We have my little cousins and family all come for dinner and then we trick or treat and finish the night with dessert and handing out candy. Now my parties aren’t too crazy but everyone always has a great time so I’m sharing some halloween party ideas!

Decorations:

Carving pumpkins isn’t only fun it also provides for some great decor. I love to carve the pumpkins prior to trick or treating so that we can display them for all to see. I also think getting a cute banner that says like “Happy Halloween” or “Trick or Treat” is a great addition. Target has some really cute ones! Having the perfect table setting also sets for a great vibe. I like to get the tougher table clothes so that I can reuse them year to year, especially if I really love the design.

Food:

In my house, it is a tradition to have “bat balls and worms” for Halloween dinner. It might just be spaghetti and meatballs to some but it’s definitely an easy meal to throw together. It’s also awesome to have ready when your guests arrive but leave it on the stove while you’re out trick or treating. You get to come back to an easy meal to reheat. For dessert, cupcakes are always my go to. I made these adorable mummy cupcakes by using white frosting and a straight icing tip. I added these candy eyes and they are a total hit!

Games:

Making sure your kids are entertained all night might seem hard but having games on hand to keep them busy. Target has an entire aisle with some really cute games. I grabbed this pumpkin bean bag toss game and the kids absolutely love it. I also have bingo and a pin the skull head on the skull. All of the games fit the Halloween theme perfectly and were really inexpensive. They’re great to reuse year after year and are always a crowd favorite!

I hope that these halloween party ideas help you get inspired for your own party. Halloween is the best time of year and I seriously love the spooky season. Let me know if you have any of your own favorite halloween party ideas in the comments below!

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