Month: March 2024

Gabby Prescod’s Tan Cargo Pants

Gabby Prescod’s Tan Cargo Pants / Summer House Season 8 Episode 4 Fashion

I have to give these girls major credit for their ‘fits for the ~3 hour drive from NYC to the Hamptons. They always look so chic, like Gabby Presod in her tan cargo pants on last night’s Summer House. If it were me I’d probably look like a total slob kabob. But now that I know where to get Gabby’s pants maybe next time I’m on a longer car ride I’ll have more of a drive to look cute.

Sincerely Stylish,

Jess


Gabby Prescod's Tan Cargo Pants

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6 Real Housewives Approved Spring 2024 Trends

This post is a sponsored partnership between BigBlondeHair.com and Saks Fifth Avenue, although all thoughts and picks are our own. We receive a percentage of sales for items purchased from Saks Fifth Avenue through affiliate links in this post. The celebrity names mentioned are in no way affiliated with this post or endorsing any products mentioned.

Spring is only a week away, which means it’s time to shop. So once again I’ve partnered with Saks to curate looks based on six of Spring 2024’s top trends. And since the Housewives are always ahead of the curve when it comes to style, they’ve given me the perfect inspiration for the best pieces to pick. 

Whether you need a full wardrobe refresh or just a few new Spring staples, Saks has all of the it designers and pieces of the season. If you’ve seen the brand on Bravo, chances are they stock it. And if it’s good enough for our favorite Real Housewives to shop there, it’s definitely good enough for us. So don’t miss out on the fun of adding these stylish Spring trends to your wardrobe, all from Saks.

The Realest Housewife,

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🌷Transform Your Kitchen Into a Haven for Spring Entertaining🌷

transform your kitchen

This article is sponsored by QVC.

Spring is in the air, and QVC is here to help you transform your kitchen into the ultimate hub for delightful gatherings. The “Now You’re Cooking Week” is when they bring you a curated selection of kitchen essentials and stylish dinnerware to boost your spring entertaining game. Let’s turn your kitchen into a haven of delightful gatherings filled with delicious aromas, elegant table settings, and memorable moments.

Let’s celebrate good food, great company, and unforgettable moments this season!

Boost Your Baking Experience

Imagine the sweet aroma of freshly baked treats wafting through your home as you whip up delightful confections with Carla Hall’s Sweet Heritage Bakeware Set. This 3-piece stoneware collection not only brings charm to your kitchen but also boosts your baking game.

Carla Hall's Sweet Heritage Bakeware Set

Set the Table in Style

Transform your Spring entertaining experience into a visual feast with the Temp-tations Floral Lace 12-Piece Essential Dinnerware Set. Honor the beauty of spring with this charming set that combines functionality and elegance. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual meal with loved ones, these dinnerware pieces add a touch of sophistication to your table.

emp-tations Floral Lace 12-Piece Essential Dinnerware Set

Indulge in Elegant Dessert Displays

Dessert becomes an enchanting affair with Valerie’s Set of 2 Graduated Ruffle Edge Cake Plates. Show off your sweet creations on these beautiful cake plates, turning every treat into a centerpiece. The graduated ruffle design adds a touch of whimsy to your table, making dessert time a truly delightful experience.

Valerie's Set of 2 Graduated Ruffle Edge Cake Plates

Streamline Your Cooking

Simplify your kitchen and amplify your cooking capabilities with Our Place’s Set of 2 10-in-1 Ceramic Nonstick Always Pans 2.0. These versatile pans not only reduce clutter but also enhance your culinary creations. The ceramic nonstick surface ensures a seamless cooking experience, allowing you to focus on enjoying the process and connecting with your guests.

Our Place's Set of 2 10-in-1 Ceramic Nonstick Always Pans 2.0

Mix, Prep, and Serve

Add a dash of style to your kitchen with the Dash 5-piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set. They blend style and practicality, perfect for mixing, prepping, and serving.

Dash 5-piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set

Brunch Like a Pro

Impress your brunch guests with Chefman’s 12″ Round Stainless Steel Crepe Maker. Create perfect crepes easily, thanks to the non-stick surface and adjustable temperature control. Bring your brunch game to another level and create a memorable experience with this sleek and versatile kitchen essential.

Chefman's 12" Round Stainless Steel Crepe Maker

Embrace the enchantment of spring entertaining by exploring these kitchen treasures and more on the Spring Entertaining Page. Make this season a celebration of good food, great company, and the joy of creating unforgettable moments in your kitchen.

Happy entertaining! 🌼🍽✨

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you ready for spring parties? Are there new kitchen tools that you’ve been looking forward to acquiring?

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🌷Transform Your Kitchen Into a Haven for Spring Entertaining🌷

transform your kitchen

This article is sponsored by QVC.

Spring is in the air, and QVC is here to help you transform your kitchen into the ultimate hub for delightful gatherings. The “Now You’re Cooking Week” is when they bring you a curated selection of kitchen essentials and stylish dinnerware to boost your spring entertaining game. Let’s turn your kitchen into a haven of delightful gatherings filled with delicious aromas, elegant table settings, and memorable moments.

Let’s celebrate good food, great company, and unforgettable moments this season!

Boost Your Baking Experience

Imagine the sweet aroma of freshly baked treats wafting through your home as you whip up delightful confections with Carla Hall’s Sweet Heritage Bakeware Set. This 3-piece stoneware collection not only brings charm to your kitchen but also boosts your baking game.

Carla Hall's Sweet Heritage Bakeware Set

Set the Table in Style

Transform your Spring entertaining experience into a visual feast with the Temp-tations Floral Lace 12-Piece Essential Dinnerware Set. Honor the beauty of spring with this charming set that combines functionality and elegance. Whether hosting a dinner party or enjoying a casual meal with loved ones, these dinnerware pieces add a touch of sophistication to your table.

emp-tations Floral Lace 12-Piece Essential Dinnerware Set

Indulge in Elegant Dessert Displays

Dessert becomes an enchanting affair with Valerie’s Set of 2 Graduated Ruffle Edge Cake Plates. Show off your sweet creations on these beautiful cake plates, turning every treat into a centerpiece. The graduated ruffle design adds a touch of whimsy to your table, making dessert time a truly delightful experience.

Valerie's Set of 2 Graduated Ruffle Edge Cake Plates

Streamline Your Cooking

Simplify your kitchen and amplify your cooking capabilities with Our Place’s Set of 2 10-in-1 Ceramic Nonstick Always Pans 2.0. These versatile pans not only reduce clutter but also enhance your culinary creations. The ceramic nonstick surface ensures a seamless cooking experience, allowing you to focus on enjoying the process and connecting with your guests.

Our Place's Set of 2 10-in-1 Ceramic Nonstick Always Pans 2.0

Mix, Prep, and Serve

Add a dash of style to your kitchen with the Dash 5-piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set. They blend style and practicality, perfect for mixing, prepping, and serving.

Dash 5-piece Stainless Steel Mixing Bowl Set

Brunch Like a Pro

Impress your brunch guests with Chefman’s 12″ Round Stainless Steel Crepe Maker. Create perfect crepes easily, thanks to the non-stick surface and adjustable temperature control. Bring your brunch game to another level and create a memorable experience with this sleek and versatile kitchen essential.

Chefman's 12" Round Stainless Steel Crepe Maker

Embrace the enchantment of spring entertaining by exploring these kitchen treasures and more on the Spring Entertaining Page. Make this season a celebration of good food, great company, and the joy of creating unforgettable moments in your kitchen.

Happy entertaining! 🌼🍽✨

Let’s Have a Conversation:

Are you ready for spring parties? Are there new kitchen tools that you’ve been looking forward to acquiring?

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How to Sow the Seeds of Patience with Your Grandchildren

Patience Grandchildren

Like most three-year-olds, patience is something my little granddaughter (J) has very little of. When she comes round to see us, within minutes every toy is out. Within an hour she has painted, pummelled play dough, played shops and been outside on her bike!

This is quite normal, but as they say – patience is a virtue, and we all need to develop it at some point in our lives. Without making a big deal of it, I mention patience to J and how important it is. I know she has taken some notice as she talks about it to her mum.

Patience Is a Virtue

Over the past few decades, there has been a new kid on the block – Emotional Intelligence/ Emotional Quotient (EI/EQ). In essence, EI is the ability to identify and manage your own emotions and the emotions of others. It has been found that EI is as, if not more, important than IQ for predetermining how successful in life a child may become.

Emotional Intelligence is in part about delayed gratification and an understanding that some self-denial can provide dividends in the end. One example of this is staying in and revising versus going out and partying – a difficult choice for many 16-year-olds.

Unfortunately, there is very little we can do about IQ, but luckily, we can help children develop a stronger EQ. Patience is a key component of EQ, so the sooner we foster this in our grandbabes the better.

Sow Seeds of Patience with Your Grandchildren

Two of the most enjoyable things for me to do are gardening and playing with the grandchildren; if you can combine them, then so much the better. I love getting out in the fresh air, being surrounded by the soft relaxing aroma of freshly turned earth and greenery. J, on the other hand, enjoys the garden for other reasons!

A couple months ago we visited a garden centre. She really enjoyed it! While we were there, we bought a packet of cress seeds; a children’s pack where seeds are sown on cotton wool and grow as if cress is the lawn of a house.

As we were planting the seeds, we chatted about what seeds are and how they contain all the goodness the little plants would need to grow. I showed her the seeds inside apples and pears and the stone from an avocado, explaining that they would also grow if we planted them. Of course, she asked if we could do just that.

Children Are Naturally Inquisitive

I got caught up in J’s enthusiasm, and we set to work with her mini gardening set. She took it all very seriously insisting on “writing” on the labels.

I never cease to be thrilled by the capacity young children have to find fascination in absolutely anything.

As grandparents, we can harness our grandchildren’s innate curiosity, helping to foster a love of learning. We are often impatient for babies to talk – and then regret it in the wake of all the “whys” that incessantly follow us around!

I believe we should try to answer all those whys to the best of our ability. Experience as parent, teacher and grandparent has taught me that children process as much of your answer as they can and discard the rest. We have no way of knowing which bits they will retain, although often more than we think.

Learning Is Fun

Learning through play is something we hear a lot about and as grandparents we are especially well-placed to provide just that. Getting in touch with your inner child is a wonderful experience, opening up new horizons even after 60.

J and I thoroughly enjoyed our gardening. She took her cress seeds home with strict instructions to keep them moist and to look at them every day for signs of germination – yes, she loved that word! I was left with the avocado and fruit seeds after promising to look after them properly.

Within a week, the cress had fully grown so J and her mum had egg and cress sandwiches for tea.

Seeds Grow Slowly – Patience Is Required

Over the next six weeks, the avocado stone gradually opened until one day a half inch shoot had appeared. The apple and pear seeds stubbornly refused to show their heads so I put them outside. Monitoring the growth of the avocado kept J’s interest in the seeds alive.

Last week, a couple of tiny green shoots appeared. J’s interest and patience had been rewarded – one more step towards the development of a healthy EQ – and an even closer bond between Grandma and J.

Let’s Have a Conversation:

How have you tried to teach lessons of patience to your grandchildren? Are there particular interests that you share? How do you see Emotional Intelligence play out in people’s success? Please share in the comments.

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