Today, I'm partnering with Tony's Fresh Markets - one of my favorite Chicagoland grocery stores - to share some of my favorite holiday traditions. Also, there's a giveaway for a giftcard to Tony's at the end of this post! My Polish Roots Christmas for my family means celebrating lots of traditions. A little background about my family: my family is Polish and I am a first generation American in my family (first to be born in America). My parents immigrated to the U.S. in the 1980's for graduate school and decided to stay in America. My parents loved the opportunities America offered and embraced much of American culture, but were also proud of their Polish heritage, and instilled this pride ... Read the Post
Traditions with Tony’s
Blissful Black Friday Deals
I hope everyone had a peaceful Thanksgiving with your families! Now it's time to sit back on the couch and shop! Personally, I refuse to go in person to any stores on Black Friday, but I love taking advantage of all the great deals online. Below I've rounded up my favorite deals this year. A little throwback to last year's Christmas photo! Express This beanie is only $10! These pom slipper socks would make a great stocking stuffer Loving these $10 tassle earrings! They come in several colors Can you even with these sequin pants?!? Bonus: They're high waisted! This festive green dress is perfect for the Holidays This colorblock sweater comes in three ... Read the Post
Blissful Black Friday with Safer Beauty
Beautycounter Whether you like the idea of Black Friday or not, you have to admit, there are some really good sales going on! And I am thrilled that there are some safer beauty sales. First let's talk about Beautycounter--the most amazing company I joined about the same time that I started blogging. Beautycounter doesn't use 1500 of the top known harmful ingredients. If you want to read about why I joined, check out my first Beautycounter post. Right now, Beautycounter is having 15% off everything and free shipping for any order over $50! No special code needed, the discount will automatically be applied to your cart. There are so many holiday product packages that are already a ... Read the Post
Best of Sephora Clean Beauty Round-Up
To be honest, I've taken a break from Sephora since getting into Beautycounter. I just didn't see the transparency with ingredients and the kind of quality, safer products I found with Beautycounter. But recently, Sephora started a section called "Clean Beauty Products" and now use a label to distinguish the products that are free from sulfates, parabens, SLS, SLES. This label makes it super easy to find safer products and I think it might bring me back to shopping at Sephora! If you shop at Sephora, you know they rarely have sitewide sales-Typically only a handful of times a year. Now is one of those times, if you're a Beauty Insider (Free to Join), you get 15% off almost everything! Use ... Read the Post
Finding the Perfect Modern Accessory with Jord Watches
JORD Watches: A Unique Timepiece I am always on the lookout for unique, timeless accessories that I can wear with numerous outfits and if they are sustainably made, it's a bonus! I was thrilled when I learned of Jord, a company that makes beautiful wood watches for Men and Women. Jord's mission is " focused on creating timepieces that are modeled after a modern lifestyle. We value sustainability, efficiency, and experiential living. We make our watches for people who don't just have somewhere to be, they have somewhere to go." I identify with this mission a lot and appreciate a company devoted to making high quality products that appeal to fashionable consumers like me and you. Here are ... Read the Post
Old Navy Try-On Session
Have you shopped at Old Navy lately?! This season, they have so many flattering items of all different varieties. This weekend is their friends and family sale--which is one of the biggest sales they have going on this year. 30% off everything! So I did a quick try-on session. PLUS I have a code for an ADDITIONAL 50% off. Text VIP to 653689 to get an additional 50% off. I linked all items below. Here are some of favorite picks from the sale: Dress, cardigan, booties Plaid top, faux suede skirt, booties Plaid Top, Sweater, faux suede skirt, booties Dress, jacket, booties Plaid tunic top, sweater, lined jeans (warmer than typical jeans), booties Tunic Tee, Vest, hat, ... Read the Post