Denim Pencil Skirt & Cami

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These days, one of my favorite go-to outfits is a denim pencil skirt and a cami. It's simple, femme and cool enough for hot summer nights. 

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To my surprise Abercrombie had a ton of really cute camisoles. I hadn't shopped there since I was 17, but their rebranding intrigued me. I kept seeing a lot of bloggers wearing their clothes, and I thought, "Well, maybe they have changed?" Sure enough they have. 

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When I walked into the store it looked like Abercrombie still, but it didn't have that strong cologne smell and pictures of half naked people everywhere. The clothes reminded me of Madewell, which just so happens to be my favorite store. And the prices were less...So, yeah, you can definitely say I'm a fan now.

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The denim skirt was found at Nordstrom in the TopShop section. The shoes are Dolce Vita (last season). Love them to death though. 

All in all, a solid outfit for a night out with friends or a date. 

Photos by Rennai Hoefer; this post contains affiliate links.

Munchery Review

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Have you ever thought about meal kits? A lot of people have been trying them for the cooking experience, but I am more intrigued by the fresh, pre-made meals that would help save me time. After working a long day, and then coming home to cooking the kids dinners and getting them in bath to bed...Sometimes I don't even eat or I eat whatever is left over from their dinners...Sometimes it's barely anything. So, I tried out Munchery for a week....GAME CHANGER!

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I picked out six meals for the week, and they came to my door fresh, cold and ready to heat. Some were even made by local providers, so you know you are truly getting fresh. It was brilliant!

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The food tasted awesome! I tried shrimp with saffron rice, brisket with mac 'n cheese, and steak with sweet potatoes. Soooo good! Some days I took a kit to work for lunch, and other days I made it for my dinner while I cooked something more simple for my kids. 

All in all, I was really impressed with the ease of ordering, the packaging and taste. All of the packaging is recyclable, so there is less waste. Genius!

Photos by Rennai Hoefer; meals were covered by Munchery

Custom Cutting Boards

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Wedding season is upon us. You might have one, two or even three weddings on the books. I know I sure do. So, this year I already know what I'm getting them all - custom cutting boards. 

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Words with Boards can create a variety of custom designs that are unique to the recipient. They also create wine racks, lazy suzans and pot holders. What makes these special is they are handcrafted using quality woods and are one-of-a-kind. I highly recommend! 

You can also package your gift with some yummy olives, wine and cheese. 

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Photos by Rennai Hoefer

Home Depot Patio Style Challenge

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This post is sponsored by Home Depot.

With all of the personal changes that have come my way with divorce, so have the decor changes. Thanks to Home Depot, my patio got a fresh start, and I’m in love. I got this high-quality, stunning 5-piece Highland Point Patio set with Sunbrella cushions from Home Depot just in time to enjoy the gorgeous 75 degree weather.

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I chose this beautiful teal color called Charleston to complement the pool water. You guys know I love a pretty blue-green (hello, bedroom design). I think my favorite part of the set is that all of the chairs rock, and I find that so soothing when I’m sitting with my kids. My kids’ favorite thing about the patio set is the fire pit. They love roasting ‘smores on it. I should say i do too.

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To see more, make sure to check out Home Depot’s blog and see the beautiful rug and plants I got as well.

Photos by Rennai Hoefer