Cassie DeNisco

My Favorite Water Bottles!

September 4, 2023

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!

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Stanley 40 oz

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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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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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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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My Dairy Free Broccoli Cheddar Quiche!

September 26, 2022

September has turned into the month of recipes for me! This post is dedicated to my latest favorite breakfast recipe, Dairy Free Broccoli Cheddar Quiche! I was craving a bigger weekend breakfast and I love how easy this is!

Quiches are awesome because they’re so easy to customize and also prep. You can make this as a meal prep for morning breakfast during the week! My recipe is vegan but you can always swap out the ingredients to fit your dietary needs!

Ingredients

1 Pre-made pie crust

4 eggs

1 1/2 cups vegan shredded cheese (I love follow your heart brand)

1 1/2 cups unsweetened almond milk

1 cup broccoli (i like to bake mine ahead of time)

Directions

Pre heat oven to 400F.
Spray pie pan then place pre made pie crust into pie pan and fork some holes into the bottom of it.
In a separate bowl, scramble eggs then mix in milk and shredded cheese. Add broccoli and give it a gentle stir.
Pour egg mixture into crust and bake quiche for about an hour. This might be more time but you just a knife to come out clean when you enter it in the center.
Slice and enjoy!

As you can see, this Dairy free broccoli cheddar quiche recipe is seriously so easy to make! I personally love broccoli and cheese but you can really add any veggie you want to it. As long as you have the milk and eggs, you can really make it your own! Adding meat for extra protein might be great if you eat it too!

This is a great meal prep meal since it stores so well in the fridge for about 4-5 days too! If you liked this recipe, check out more of my recipes here! Follow me on Pinterest for more food videos too!

Cheesy Pesto Pasta Recipe!

September 19, 2022

I’m super excited to be sharing with you this super yummy cheesy pesto pasta recipe! I’m making a vegan version for myself but you can always use regular cheese for yourself! Pesto is like my go to pasta for summer but adding cheese helps to transition it to a heartier meal for fall!

I’m going to share with you my 3 ingredient pesto recipe that I use to create this delicious dish! It’s so easy and you can make it to freeze too! I recommend getting a basil plant if you do like pesto because it ends up being cheaper and you have it for so many recipes!

Ingredients

Handful of Fresh basil

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon olive oil

1 pound of pasta

Myokos Vegan Mozzarella cheese

1/2 cup sliced grape tomatoes

Directions

Boil water and cook pasta according to the box. Once finished, drain water and add a little olive oil so it doesn’t stick together.
To make the pesto, add a handful of basil, minced garlic and olive oil to a mini chopper and blend. You can make this thinner or thicker depending on how you like your pesto.
Shred vegan mozzarella and then add pesto and mozzarella back to the pasta pot with the pasta. Mix until the cheese is a little melted.
Plate pasta with sliced grape tomatoes on top and enjoy!

As you can see, my cheesy pesto pasta recipe is seriously that easy! I am so obsessed with how good this dish is. This is a great fresh recipe for this transitional time from summer to fall too! I love that it’s still light from the pesto but the cheese really makes it more decadent!

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My Princess Polly Review

September 24, 2021

As the fall weather starts to creep in, I wanted to start building up my fall wardrobe. Princess Polly is a site that I have always wanted to order from but for some reason just didn’t. I finally placed my first order and thought I would share my Princess Polly Review with you!

As you can tell from this haul, I like the color black. It truly is one of my go to colors especially in the fall so I wanted some nicer going out shirts which is what I got. Princess Polly reminds me of an elevated Forever 21. The prices are slightly higher but so is the quality of the clothes. Overall, Princess Polly also is pretty inexpensive for the trendy pieces it sells.

I purchased 5 things and only spent $280 dollars which isn’t bad. I also paid for the fastest shipping so that things would come in like 2 days later.

Ariah Long Sleeve

The first shirt I got was the Ariah long sleeve in black. I usually am a size 6 or 8 but I sized up in pretty much everything which I’m glad I did. The cut of this top is super flattering and it’s great to pair with a skirt or jeans depending where you’re wearing it.

Elouise Crop Top

I love this Elouise crop! This is literally the perfect casual to dressy top because it’s easy to pair with anything. I will note this top is not the greatest for larger chest gals. I just fit into this top even in the bigger size and I don’t have the largest chest.

Jamison Reid Crop

You’re probably shocked I have something white in this princess polly review. This top is so flowy and cute. Again, not the best for people with a larger chest because it doesn’t have any support at all. I paired this with jeans when I wore it and it was the most effortless look.

Charvi Mini

This dress literally wow’ed me when I tried it on. The material is actually pretty stretchy which makes this dress the best little black dress. I also think that for the price, this is the perfect staple piece to have in your closet.

Cottage Hill Mini

On to the only item I returned, this pink dress. It was just not it. I felt like there was almost too much material for it to look as good as it does on the model in the size I ordered. Definitely wasn’t in love with the color because on line it looks pink but it was much more muted and almost nude in person.

One of my major take aways is to order up if you are unsure. I am so glad that I sized up because most of the pieces I would have had to reorder. I think it might have been my own fault with the pink dress but other than that I was super happy with my Princess Polly order!

If you liked posts like these, check out my other hauls here!

Dog Treat Brands I Love

September 10, 2021

I am back again with another post dedicated to our furry friends. Sky is almost 2 1/2 years old and it has literally taken that long to find dog treat brands that I love and trust. She is my first dog on my own so I was starting from scratch when finding products to use.

I’m sharing my top two dog treat brands that are awesome products to feed your pet. One of my major determining factors when choosing treats is if I know all of the products that go into it. The other factor is having minimal ingredients. If I wouldn’t eat it myself, I would never give it to my dog!

Bocce’s Bakery

This brand I actually found on a whim. I was searching through the pet store and just couldn’t find treats that I felt comfortable giving my pup. Once I found this brand, I was instantly obsessed. I was drawn to these in particular beause I knew every single ingredient that was in them and the ingredient list wasn’t long.

The range of treats that Bocce’s is coming out with is also amazing. They have everything from training treats to dog biscuits as well as new wellness lines that they are coming out with. Sky loves literally every kind of treat from them so they get a 5/5 rating from us!

Sky loves these Market Greens bones! Shop them here.

Full Moon Dog Treats

I absolutely love Full Moon because they are human grade. This is so important to me because I want Sky to be eating quality foods that don’t have weird hidden ingredients. Not only are they human grade but they often have like 1-3 ingredients, the first being the meat.

Sky loves these and so do I. Some of their products are even organic which is another plus in my eyes. They have a wide range of flavors like chicken and duck so you’re sure to find something your pup will love.

Sky is obsessed with these Organic Chicken Sticks! Shop them here.

With any set of nutrition facts, you always want the first ingredient to be the ingredient the product is supposed to be. This ensures that the largest amount of the product is the ingredient you want it to be and not fillers.

I know this post was short and sweet but that’s how I like to keep Sky’s diet. I’ve tried so many treats with her but keep coming back to these brands because of how great they are. This post was not sponsored so all of these reviews are my own!

If you’re interested in more dog treat posts, check out my homemade dog treat recipe!

My Tips to Unwind Before Bed

January 6, 2021

There’s nothing I love more than getting into bed early and with a good book. It’s so therapeutic for me to snuggle up with a comfy blanket and seriously just helps set the mood to fall asleep. I know for many falling asleep isn’t easy, so I’ve put together my tips to unwind before bed!

1. Find a Good Book

Reading before bed is seriously so calming. There is no better feeling to me then a fuzzy through blanket and a good book. I do make sure though that I am ready something that won’t stress me out or scare me so that it is not going to keep me up. I love reading easy reads before bed not only as good stories but reading the words on paper is so relaxing.

2. Aromatherapy

Essential Oils are something that I actually just started using but can already see the benefits off. I love using a little lavender on wrists and inhaling deeply. The smell of it is so soothing and really helps me to relax. I also notice an immediate shift to sleepiness when I smell it and highly recommend trying it if you’re looking for something to help you calm down and get relaxed.

3. Lighting

Lighting is something I feel like we often don’t consider but is crucial to relaxing. I love turning off my overhead lights as I’m getting ready for bed and putting on my cozy twinkle lights. This seriously helps me set the mood and immediately switches my brain from night to day. I think dimming your lights is an absolute must when setting the scene to relax and unwind for bed.

4. All Natural Sleep Aids

I will admit, these Olly sleep gummies might be slightly addicting only because of how great they work. Often, I am up all night with anxiety or nerves but taking these pills helps me to relax and just let go. I do wake up groggy and know that it is proven that too much melatonin can mess with you. I make sure to not take these every night but do utilize them on the nights I really can’t get to sleep naturally.

5. Turn off the Screen

This might be one of my hardest tips but most effective. It is so hard to turn the screen off at night but so important. I like to put my phone on charge and then immediately open up my book so that I’m not tempted to scroll. The blue light from our devices can cause us to not sleep well and keep us up all night. Turning off the screen an hour before bed will help you relax and unwind in no time.

I hope these tips on how to unwind before bed help you in getting the best sleep ever. When you sleep well, you feel well which is just so important. Now more than ever, sleep is also helping us keep our immunity up with COVID too.

Let me know in the comments below your tips to unwind before bed!

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My September Favorites

October 2, 2020

Here is my monthly September Favorites video! This month I put together everything that I love from the month for this September favorites. Let me know in the comments below if you have any September favorites.

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Must Have Jewelry Pieces

September 28, 2020

One area of my closet that never seems to stay organized is my jewelry. I have so many jewelry pieces and I love wearing them with pretty much any outfits to accessorize. Whether I’m going for an athleisure look or a night on the town, jewelry seriously helps to put the finishing touches on an outfit. This post is dedicated to all my favorite and must have jewelry pieces in your collection.

Dainty Necklace

For me, a dainty necklace is a must have layering piece. Starting with something like this and adding on more lengths and style can seriously elevate your look. I even love a dainty necklace on its own to just spice up any look. I know many of us like our go to metal tone, but I think it’s so important to have a go to gold and silver necklace so you’re set for any outfit.

Signature Rings

I titled this signature rings because everyone has there own preference on types. I definitely am not someone who likes too much bling so I tend to not get jewelry with any sparkle. Having your own mix of rings like these ensures you can mix and match easily.

Gold Hoops

Okay, you’ve probably heard this before but gold hoop earrings seriously are game changing! I love throwing on a small gold hoop if I’m out running errands or even for a night out because they just look so good. I feel like I also can conquer the world when I’m wearing them which always is a plus.

My favorite places to purchase jewelry is from brands like Brandy Melville. Brandy has the most perfect simple but beautiful necklaces. There are also so many great places to get investment pieces that are more expensive from like Adina’s Jewels. I like to keep my jewelry affordable only because of how easy it is to lose it or break it.

I hope this must have jewelry pieces guide helps you curate your own jewelry collection. Adding a simple necklace or earrings seriously can elevate your look and maybe even your confidence. Let me know in the comments below where your favorite places are to buy jewelry!

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DIY Powder Gel: Does it Work?

September 14, 2020

I have been getting my nails done religiously for years but because of COVID, it stopped me in my tracks. I love a good powder gel mani but does the DIY powder gel you can buy off of Amazon cut it? Well lucky for you I tried it out and I’m going to give you my honest review of DIY powder gel.

After doing some research, I ended up purchasing this kit on Amazon for $39.99. This kit pretty much came with everything I needed like the colors, the polishes and even a fluffy duster brush. I already had a cuticle cutter, a buffer square and also a cuticle pusher thing. I found all of those to be really helpful to have on hand and suggest you grab too!

This kit came with really nice instructions which made it easy to use. I started off filing my nails and then cleaning up the cuticles. The instructions said to make sure to buff them out so that there was no shininess and then you were good to go. I applied everything just as the directions said but I realized a huge key to doing this myself was realizing you have to go light on the powder and let it completely dry. I noticed at the end I had to do a lot of filing which I probably could have avoided knowing my tip before hand.

Overall, I think this could be game changing. One of my main issues with going into the nail salon is just how long it takes. I can be sitting there for hours and that’s something that I can’t stand. Doing it at home takes just as long, but I can multitask and get work done. Also, with COVID I think for now this is just something that I would rather do for health reasons. Not to mention, this is way cheaper as well.

Let me know in the comments below if there is anything else that you want me to try out! Be sure to subscribe to the blog so that you never miss a post. Have a great day everyone! See my last post here.

My Healthier Chipotle Bowl Recipe

September 7, 2020

One of my favorite fast food restaurants is Chipotle because I love their bowls. After eating them for so long, I realized I could probably make my own version that is a much healthier Chipotle bowl. Not to mention, I wouldn’t be eating out so much or even spending money. My healthier Chipotle bowl is so easy and great to make for a family. Here’s the recipe!

Ingredients

1 can of black beans

1 can of corn

1 tomato

1 yellow onion

1 jalapeño

1 avocado

1 cup rice

1 lb chicken

1 tablespoon paprika

1/2 tablespoon cumin

Directions

Rinse and drain the can of corn and can of black beans, then mix to combine and place in a container together. Start cooking the rice however you normally would.
Cut up the tomato, yellow onion, jalapeño and place in a bowl. Season with salt and pepper and let sit for a few hours so that the flavors all get to mix together.
Season the chicken with the paprika and cumin and then grill it until cooked. Let cool and then cube it.
Once the tomato mixture has sat and is fragrant, you’re ready to eat so start with the rice in your bowl. Then add chicken, tomato mixture and corn and beans. Top with sliced avocado or sour cream and cheese and you are good to go!

This seriously is such a healthier Chipotle bowl recipe. I love to prep this the morning of so that it’s ready to go whenever we want to eat. The recipe is simple enough that anyone can make it but also great because you can really mix and match. Meals like this are great for families because there’s something for everyone!

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