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10 Summer Must Have Essentials

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10 summer must have essentials that every woman needs for summer.

*this post is not sponsored in any way and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Commissioned links are used.

10 summer essentials for moms

10 Summer Must Have Essentials

  1. Facial Sunscreen – Everyone needs a good facial sunscreen that will not clog your pores, not feel or look greasy, and works well on it’s own or under makeup. Elta MD is bar far the best facial sunscreen that I have ever tried.
  2. Self-Tannner – We all love a good tan! I have two favorites that give you a beautiful golden brown glow, smells nice, and fades evenly. Versaspa (currently is $9 off) is a spray tan that is actually used in professional tanning salons. Vita Liberata is a mousse. Both are so good and better than all that I have tried. This 3-piece mitt set is a must have! It’s only $8.99 and comes with a self-tanning mitt, a face mitt and an exfoliating glove.
  3. Sun Hat – We need to protect our faces from the sun! This hat is so cute and comes in a ton of color options. This one is foldable, crushable, UPF50+, over 5000 nearly 5 star reviews, and from Amazon Prime with free shipping & returns.
  4. Summer bag – A cute, neutral summer bag is must for summer. This one is perfect for a summer vacay and everyday.
  5. Bralette – a bralette is perfect for under tanks, tees and anything strappy or backless. This one looks great under just about everything.
  6. Denim shorts – I have two ultimate favorites. This pair is mid-rise, super comfy and slimming. This pair is high-rise, roomy in the thigh and so comfy. I am usually wearing one or the other.
  7. White top – I recommend a sleeveless or short sleeve for your closet. White will go with everything and is classic.
  8. One-piece swimsuit/bodysuit – A one-piece swimsuit that can double as a body suit is a great summer staple! Perfect for travel, too! This one is so good! And, it’s on Amazon Prime!
  9. Romper – this romper is perfect for summer. Comfy and you can wear a normal bra with it. It also has pockets and comes in a ton of colors! It also comes in a pants version which is fabulous!
  10. Sandals – Sandals are essential and this pair is so good! Comfy and so darn cute!

Left // middle // right

Clearly there are a lot more summer staples that I could have shared with you, but I had to narrow it down a bit. I hope this helps you with a few ideas, though!

If you are interested in seeing all of Amazon summer must haves, click here. If you would like to see my Amazon Fashion favorites blog post, click here.

Everyday Holly Weekly Roundup – May Week 2

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Who’s excited that everything is opening back up? It’s going to be slow going, but it’s progress and that’s a win! I can’t wait to see businesses thriving again and I don’t know about you, but I need to get a pedicure! I painted my toes and they’re looking more like my dog did it! Not pretty!

*this post is not sponsored in any way and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Commissioned links are used.

IGTV & YouTube

This week started off with my first Maskcara IGTV! I know! And, I decided to add to my YouTube channel that I needed to dust off. Lol. It’s been a long time! I loved watch Ella in our first uploads. Crazy things happening over here. Make sure to subscribe! I might be uploading more over there!

If you are curious about Maskcara and how easy it is, watch this video!

I love Maskcara makeup so much that I want to share it all with you! If you have questions please let me know in the comments below or email me. If you like a custom color match, click here.

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How it’s going…

Are you ready to get your hair done? I know I am! Well, I have decided to just chop off my head and feet for awhile, because my grey roots and pedicure, or lack there of, are out of control! Jk, but not really…

Right now, it’s the little things and my morning coffee is one of those things that I look forward to every morning. What do you look forward to each day?

top // shorts // sandals // mug // bracelet stack // cross bracelet // chevron bracelet // necklace

Most of you know that I LOVE my morning coffee and drinking it would not be possible without my Alkamind Acid-Kicking Coffee Alkalizer!

Oh yeah, I could not drink coffee for years! I discovered it was coffee that was causing my cystic acne. I wasn’t sure what it was about coffee that was causing it, I just knew that whenever I drank regular or decaf coffee my face would break out with painful cystic acne. It was awful!

My girlfriend told me about Alkamind Acid-Kicking Coffee Alkalizer and I thought why not give it a try and low and behold, no acne! None! This triggered a need to know more about acid in our diets and why we need our bodies need to be alkaline, so I read Dr. Daryl Gioffre’s book Get off Your Acid . The best money spent – well written and informative! I highly recommend it!

Not only can I drink coffee now, but my coffee tastes better! All 3 flavors are delicious! There are so many health benefits by adding 1 scoop to your coffee!

Alkamind Acid-Kicking Coffee Alkalizer Benefits

  • Acid-fighting minerals – neutralizes the acids in your coffee that drain your body of minerals it needs for peak mental and physical performance.
  • Premium Keto Fats – MCT & Coconut Oils accelerate fat-burning and keep you focused all day.
  • Himalayan pink sea salt – works to alkalize and energize your body, while crushing your sugar cravings.
  • Fat-burning enzymes – boosts your metabolism and burns off your stored body fat.

These two things start my day off right! My Nespresso Machine and frother combo is available at the best price here! If you are looking for a deal, they have a similar Nespresso/frother combo on sale here. The frother alone is a $100 value.

Amazon Finds!

This workout tank, which comes in a 3-pack and these shorts are so good! We are talking 5-star, run and grab these good!

These shorts are the perfect length for us moms – no booty cheeks please! Also, these tanks cover everything you want covered while keeping you cool on hot summer days or while working out. They sell out quick, but come back in stock often so put time in your cart and keep checking back.

3 pack of tanks // camo shorts

The Perfect Summer Top

When a top is this good, you get it in all the colors! It runs tts, but if you are in-between sizes, size up or size up for a looser fit. These are on currently on sale for $10 today, too!

Save 10% off my necklace and bracelets from Baubles & Bits with code HOLLY10 and free shipping on $30

Henley // shorts left // shorts middle // Shorts right // sandals left // sandals middle // sandals right // bag // bracelet stack // cross bracelet // chevron bracelet // necklace

OOTD

It’s rare these days to actually get dressed! lol! But, I just got this cute new top in from Elizabeth Bae Boutique, so it inspired me to get dressed like I was going out in the world. You can save 20% off on your entire order at Elizabeth Bae Boutique code EVERYDAYHOLLY.

Top // Shorts // shoes

Last Weeks Top Selling Items

Camo shorts // deodorant // bamboo applicators // Henley // leopard tank // sandals // workout tanks // suncreen

SALES + LINKS

Sales + Promotions

Abercrombie

  • 25% off 2 or more items (ends 5/14)
  • Sale up to 50% off

American Eagle • 30-50% off Aerie collection (ends 5/19)

  • 40-60% off AE collection (ends 5/19)
  • 25-50% off tailgate (ends 5/19)
  • Take $50 Off $100+, $35 Off $80+ Or $25 OFF $60+ with code SOMUCHMORE (ends 5/27)

Anthropologie 

  • 40% off most loved dresses and shoes
  • 30% off furniture and decor

Banana Republic 

   • Extra 40% off sale styles

  • 50% off dresses and mens shirts, 40% off all denim, 30% off all tees and mens polos (ends 5/19)

Bauble Bar 

  • Sale items up to 70% off

Colleen Rothschild 

  • 25% off site-wide with code FAM25 (ends 5/18)

Crate & Barrel 

  • 50% off outdoor best sellers
  • 40% off outdoor entertaining

Express 

• All dresses and suits 50% off

Free People 

• New items to sale

GAP

  • 50% off shorts, tees, dresses & more, up to 50% off everything

GlossyBox

  • 25% off first box with code 25OFFBOX

H&M 

  • Up to 50% off spring sale
  • 15% off your order with code 3987
  •  Entire site BOGO 50% off (ends 5/14)

Joie 

  • 40% off site-wide with code SAVEMORE40

Loft 

  • Warehouse sale – Up to 80% off sale prices

Lululemon 

Nordstrom 

  • Clearance sale – up to 60% off thousands of items

Nordstrom Rack 

  • Up to 70% off swim shop (ends 5/19)

Old Navy 

  • Up to 50% off everything, 25% off your whole order

Overstock 

  • Memorial Day blowout – 70% off thousands of items

Pottery Barn 

  • Up to 50% off the outdoor event
  • 30% off performance fabric furniture
  • 30% off all quilts

QVC 

  • Style savings 40% off the QVC price

Sam Edelman 

  • New sale styles up to 50% off

Sephora  

  • Choose 1 of 3 Supergoop Sunscreen trial sizes with any $25 purchase with code SUNSCREEN (ends 5/31)
  • Choose a trial size fragrance with any $25 purchase with code TRIALSCENT (ends 6/2)

SoleSociety

  • Audrina espadrille now $39.99 (ends 5/17)

Stuart Weitzman 

  • New items to sale

Ulta 

  • Gorgeous Hair Event – 50% off haircare essentials (ends 5/30)

Wayfair  

  • Up to 70% off bed and bath sale
  • Up to 65% off the big outdoor sale

West Elm 

  • Up to 40% off kitchen and dining
  • Up to 40% off frames, vases, mirrors & more
  • Up to 60% off outdoor furniture and decor

I hope you all are liking these weekly roundups! Please let me know if you would like me to add anything else to my roundups!

Have an amazing week! And, thanks for reading!

Everyday Holly Weekly Roundup – May Week 1

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Happy Mother’s Day Mama’s!!! I hope you all have the best Mother’s Day and get to do exactly what you want to do today. For me, that is to have some alone time and not have to do any cleaning ~ a mama can dream, right?

It’s crazy to think that the last time I made a weekly roundup blog post, I was wishing you all a Happy Mother’s Day! It’s been a whole year! Time really flies!

Everyday Holly Weekly Roundup

So, what is my plan with these weekly roundups moving forward? Honestly, I have no clue! I’m just going it and sharing what’s on my heart and mind. I’m hoping you are okay with knowing that you’ll never know what you will get until you get here. 🙂

Your feedback is always so important to me! Please let me know what you would like to see more of or if you have something new you want me to share in the comments below.

Big News!

Maskcara beauty artist announcement

If you follow me on Instagram, you most likely know that I have fallen in love with Maskcara Beauty. It is truly the best make up that I have tried! It gives you the most natural look and it’s so quick and convenient! And, their brushes are amazing ~ coming from a brush snob, too!

If you are interested in hearing more about Maskara Beauty message me or if you would like for me to give you a free custom color match, click here.

My Pro Kit arrived and I made a YouTube video to share what is included in the pro kit.

Make sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel. My plan is to upload my makeup tutorials over there!

https://youtu.be/DxtDyiCmYVA
What is Maskcara beauty? It's the best makeup you will ever try! so quick and easy!

The weather has been so nice here in California! I love working outside when I can. And, I am obsessed with my cute “caffeine & quarantine queen” mug that I got off of Etsy – Etsy has the best quarantine swag! Click here for all of my Etsy favorites!

How are your nails holding up during this quarantine? I can’t do nail polish!

  1. I don’t have the patience to wait for it to dry.
  2. They chip almost immediately – so frustrating
  3. My nails are brittle and polish is just too thin to hold them together. And, I do take collagen! Ughh! 🙁

My favorite new obsession are press-on nails! I know, I know! You are thinking “Lee press-on nails” from back in the day. Well, these are so incredible and gorgeous! My two favorite brands are Impress and Dashing Diva are both on sale for BOGO 1/2 off.

I love both brands, but Dashing Diva holds up a little longer, because they are harder. Even though they have glue on them already, I also add use this nail glue (a new tube each set application) to prolong the wear.

Caffeine and quarentine mug from etsy

mug // Impress Nails // Dashing Diva // nail glue // keyboard protector

JustFab & Loft

My May JustFab shoes arrived and I am completely obsessed with them! JustFab has the cutest shoes for amazing prices. I love that I can try trendy shoes without breaking the bank. When you sign up, you get your first pair for only $10! I also love that you can skip months, cancel at anytime and they have free exchanges.

LOFT has been having insanely good sales and super cute pieces! And, most pieces come in petite, regular and plus.

Loft spring and summer style 0 white denim over 40 fashion

Top // bottoms // shoes // bracelets // Cross bracelet // chevron bracelet // bag

Loft spring and summer style 0 white denim over 40 fashion

top // bottoms (sold out) // shoes // bracelets // cross bracelet // chevron bracelet

Just Fab summer espadrille wedges.

heels // Wedges

Baubles & Bits

You probably have been hearing me talk about Baubles & Bits non-stop. Well, that’s because I love their pieces – affordable & easy to wear. All of their pieces are under $15 and you can save 10% on your order with code HOLLY10. Plus, there is free shipping over $30!

affordable accessories! Save 10% code Holly10

star bracelet set // coin charm bracelet // layered necklace

Face Masks

Are face masks going to be required in your area? I think they will be required for us to wear in California, so I am so glad that Althleta is selling them! And, you get 5 reusable pairs for $30 & free shipping. Such a great deal!

Athleta face masks some in a pack of 5 for women and girls.

Set of 5 face masks for women & girls

LOFT Sale

Loft sale are still going strong! Here are a few pieces that I shared this week, but if you want to see the whole try-on click here!

Loft spring and summer style - over 40 fashion

Top // shorts // jeans // sandals // gold bracelets // cross bracelet // chevron bracelet // cognac earrings

Loft spring and summer style, white denim, over 40 fashion

tank // shell // top // blue denim // white denim

Summer Sandals

Crazy Sales are going on that can’t be passed up at DSW! These are only $19.99 reg $90 & $95! I had to grab a few pairs.

Dunja wedge sandal // Daylen Espadrille Wedge Sandal

I had to get these cuties! They are 40% off, amazing reviews, and come in 4 colors. I bought this color and can’t wait to get them. They are running low on sizes.

Sam Edelman summer sandals

Amazon Favorites

I rounded up some of my Amazon favorites/must-haves and new finds that I love. I added them to my Amazon Storefront which you can find here.

Check out my Amazon Favorites & finds May 2020 Blog Post here.

Amazon favorites and must haves

For the Home

  1. Clorox Toilet Wand – a must-have! I have one in every bathroom! I love that you don’t have to touch any part of the cleaner. My kids are cleaning their own toilets now! Woo-hoo!

Beauty

  1. Elta MD Facial sunscreen – this is the best sunscreen that I have ever tried! It blends right in, does not clog pores, and does great under makeup.
  2. Natural deodorant – this is the best natural deodorant that I have ever tried! It passed workouts and hot summer walks! Easy to use with the wooden applicators, which I highly recommend. Shop all Little Seed on Amazon.
  3. Natural Bamboo Applicators – a must for applying the Little Seed Natural deodorant and it’s a great way to apply the Aztec Healing Clay
  4. Aztec Healing Clay – perfect for acne-prone skin. It really clears up your skin. And, if you are planning on switching from a regular deodorant to a natural one you need to detox your armpit and this product is perfect for that.
  5. VersaSpa self-tanner – this is one of my favorite self-tanners. The color is natural, goes on easy, and fades slowly and evenly. It’s amazing!
  6. Tanning Mitt’s – This comes as a trio and I love them! It comes with the self-tanner body mitt, face mitt, and exfoliating glove for only $8.99!

Fashion

  1. 3 pack of workout tanks – these tanks are SOOO good! They come in several color options, are lightweight, comfy, and cute. Wearing an xs.
  2. Cross front tank – this a buttery soft tank that you can wear a normal bra with and it’s flattering. I am wearing a small.
  3. camo shorts – these shorts are amazing! Lightweight, stretchy, and the inseam is perfect for moms (not too short).
  4. Summer Earring set – You get all of these earrings in one collection! They are fun, cute, and perfect for summer. They come in a case.

This sums up the week! Thank you so much for reading this and I hope it was helpful. If you have any suggestions of what you like to see in my weekly updates, please let me know in the comments below!

Amazon Favorites & Must Haves May 2020

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Hi Friends! You know that I love Amazon! We all do, right? I am so excited to share my Amazon favorites and must-haves with you and I hope you find this post helpful!

You can always shop all my find on Amazon at my Amazon Store!

I have some cute clothes for summer style & working out, plus some great must-have that you probably didn’t even know you needed!

Amazon favorites and finds. They are my favorite things from Amazon! Must have amazon finds

For the Home

  1. Clorox Toilet Wand – a must-have! I have one in every bathroom! I love that you don’t have to touch any part of the cleaner. My kids are cleaning their own toilets now! Woo-hoo!

Beauty

  1. Elta MD Facial sunscreen – this is the best sunscreen that I have ever tried! It blends right in, does not clog pores, and does great under makeup.
  2. Natural deodorant – this is the best natural deodorant that I have ever tried! It passed workouts and hot summer walks! Easy to use with the wooden applicators, which I highly recommend. Shop all Little Seed on Amazon.
  3. Natural Bamboo Applicators – a must for applying the Little Seed Natural deodorant and it’s a great way to apply the Aztec Healing Clay
  4. Aztec Healing Clay – perfect for acne-prone skin. It really clears up your skin. And, if you are planning on switching from a regular deodorant to a natural one you need to detox your armpit and this product is perfect for that.
  5. VersaSpa self-tanner – this is one of my favorite self-tanners. The color is natural, goes on easy, and fades slowly and evenly. It’s amazing!
  6. Tanning Mitt’s – This comes as a trio and I love them! It comes with the self-tanner body mitt, face mitt, and exfoliating glove for only $8.99!

Fashion

  1. 3 pack of workout tanks – these tanks are SOOO good! They come in several color options, are lightweight, comfy, and cute. Wearing an xs.
  2. Cross front tank – this a buttery soft tank that you can wear a normal bra with and it’s flattering. I am wearing a small.
  3. camo shorts – these shorts are amazing! Lightweight, stretchy, and the inseam is perfect for moms (not too short).
  4. Summer Earring set – You get all of these earrings in one collection! They are fun, cute, and perfect for summer. They come in a case.

Cross Front V-Neck Tank

This tank feels amazing! I love the fabric! It’s buttery soft, you can wear a normal bra, and runs tts. Go with your normal size or size up if you want a looser fit. It comes in several colors.

tank // shorts // shoes

Workout/Comfy Style

3 Pack of tanks – Instant love is what this outfit is! This amazing lightweight tank comes in a pack of 3 and you can choose from several color combos. I am wearing a size xs. These are a must-have in every color!

Shorts – Obsessed with these shorts! I think these shorts are amazing – comfy and cute! They are lightweight and come in a lot of colors to chose from. Wearing an xs. I will be buying more colors for sure!

Amazon cross front top tank

Tanks // shorts

Workout tank

I love this workout tank!

Do you like more side coverage? If yes, this is an excellent choice for you. It’s lightweight, perfect for workouts and athleisure wear. It comes in a lot of colors, too. I am wearing an xs.

Amazon workout & athleisure outfit

tank // shorts

If you would love to see the try-on of these clothes and see all of these products, head to my Instagram everyday.holly and watch my Amazon Summer highlight.

Mother’s Day Gift Guides 2020

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I am so excited to share my Mother’s Day gift guides 2020 with you! I love putting these gift guides together! This year, I broke them down into specific categories. I hope this is helpful for you!

Here are this years gift categories:

Gifts for the:

  • tea lover
  • coffee lover
  • wine lover
  • beauty lover
  • jewelry lover
  • peaceful night
  • Gifts under $20
  • Gifts under $50

Most everything is free shipping and returns. The customizable options & a few others are not returnable.

*this post in not sponsored in any way and all thoughts and opinions are my own. Post contains commissioned link, where I will make a small commission, but it does not cost you any more to use my link. I am very thankful to you for taking the time to use my links.

Tea Lover

I also love a lot many products from Teami Tea! They are not linkable, but you can save 15% on your Teami order with code 15HOLLY. I highly recommend this starter pack!

Mother's Day gift ideas for the tea lover

Coffee Lover

Mother's Day gift ideas for the coffee lover

Wine Lover

Mother's Day gift ideas for the wine lover

Beauty Lover

If you are looking for even more beauty and skincare ideas, you can check our my Sephora favorites post here or my anti-aging morning and nighttime skincare routine post here.

Mother's Day gift ideas for the beauty lover

Jewelry Lover

Mother's Day gift ideas for the jewelry lover

Peaceful Night

Mother's Day gift ideas for peaceful nights sleep

Gifts under $20

There are more gifts in the under $20 than are pictured, so check below the picture for more links.

Mother's Day gift ideas under $20

Gifts under $50

There are more gifts in the $20-$50 than are pictures, so check the links below this picture.

Mother's Day gift ideas under $50

Shop Everything

I hope that my Mother’s Day gift guides for 2020 are helpful for you! You can always reference back to this post for birthday gift ideas, too!

Please let me know if you happen to purchase anything! I would truly love to know! In addition, please let me know if you would like me to add or change anything for next years gift guides!

And, if you happen to be a mother, I wish you a wonderful Mother’s Day! I hope it’s truly amazing!

Spring & Summer Jumpsuits & Rompers under $25

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Jumpsuits & Rompers are the perfect spring and summer pieces. They make the easiest outfits ever – just throw them on and a pair of sandals or wedges and you are set! It doesn’t get any easier than that! And, these are super comfy and all are under $25!

I’ve been finding so many great pieces on Amazon! If you happen to be going on a tropical/beachy summer vacation this summer you might want to check out my Vacation Amazon Resort Wear blog post here!

It’s kind of funny that I used to avoid jumpsuits and rompers! I wouldn’t even try them on. Ya know, the whole bathroom issue. I got over it once I tried on this romper and fell love and it was history after that! Jumpsuit and rompers are so comfy! And, they are instant outfits – one and done!

Now, I own several more rompers and jumpsuits. I am officially obsessed.

I am 5’1″ and wearing the smallest size available in each of the these rompers and jumpsuits.

over 40 style jumpsuit and rompers

Jumpsuit | High-neck romper | Off-the-shoulder romper | Sandals

All of these jumpsuits and rompers are winners! They are well-made, come in a bunch of color and striped options and they are all from Amazon and all under $25!

amazon jumpsuits mom style

Jumpsuit | black sandals | cognac sandals

This jumpsuit is so cute and comfy! It has pockets, a working drawstring, and you can wear a regular bra, which is a huge bonus. The legs have a lot of length to them – I just them pulled up. It comes in several colors and striped options.

Jumpsuit styling options

How to style a jumpsuit

You can style this jumpsuit by adding a simple button-down shirt like this one.

How to style a jumpsuit

You can easily add a denim jacket or a chambray button-down if it’s chilly out. My exact denim jacket, which I love, is this one and you can save 20% code EVERYDAYHOLLY.

Romper styling options

How to style a romper

This romper is amazing! It’s comfy, has pockets, a working drawstring, and you can wear a normal bra with it. It comes in several colors and striped options. This romper looks super cute with sneakers and these are my new faves!

Are you a jumpsuit and/or romper fan? Let me know in the comments below!