A Guide to Rehoboth Beach & Dewey Beach

The summertime is the perfect time to head to the beach. There are so many beaches out there to go to, and each beach has its own personality.  Everyone has their favorite go to beach, whether it be where they went as a child, a place where they love the food, or somewhere with lots of activity.  Regardless when we hear the word beach, we each picture somewhere a little different.  For me when  somebody says the word beach, I immediately think of Rehoboth and Dewey Beach located along the Atlantic Coast in Delaware. 

I have been going to these beaches since I was a small child. I have collected so many memories here from over the years and I'm sure there are still many more to create. We are fortunate enough to have close family friends with a house who let us come down and stay pretty much whenever. After spending the holiday weekend here I thought it would be fun to share a little travel guide with y'all.  Below you will find some of my places to eat, drink, shop, hangout, and have fun. 

Enjoy!

XOXO

Starbucks Copycat Iced Green Tea

It's Wednesday and back to reality for me. I just got back from spending the past five days down at the beach. The holiday weekend was quite relaxing filled with food, friends, family, boating, and the beach- but more to come on that at a later time! Now that the holiday weekend has come to an end, I am working on being healthier- eating better and exercising more. 

For the next two weeks the temperature is supposed to stick somewhere around the 90s.  This heat wave is definitely going to make staying cool a little tricky. During the hot temperatures it is best to stay away from sugary drinks and looks towards water/gatorade to stay hydrated. I don't know about you, but there is only so much water I can drink before I start to get tired of it. After I've drank my daily dose of water (64-90 oz.), I'm ready for something else to drink. During the hot summer days my go to is iced green tea. Starbucks and Panera both have great iced green teas, but stopping at either of these places on a daily basis can break the bank after awhile.  

My mom and I both love sipping on this refreshing drink and several years ago we took the time to concoct our own version. Today I'm sharing with you a copycat recipe to Starbucks iced green tea sweetened. 

Ingredients:

4 cups Boiling hot water

4 Tazo green tea bags

1/4 cup sugar in the raw

ice

Directions:

One:

Boil four cups of hot water

Two: 

Once the water has boiled, pour it into a large container and add the four tea bags. Let the tea brew for at least twenty minutes. 

Three: 

Add 1/4 cup of sugar and mix it into the freshly brewed tea. Taste the mixture and add sugar if you'd like it to be sweeter. 

Four: 

Put the mixture into the fridge to chill for several hours.

Five: 

Pour the tea into a glass of ice and enjoy!

XOXO

Red, White, & Blue

Happy Fourth of July, Y'all!

I hope you have a fabulous day filled with friends, family, drinks, fun, and tasty food!

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XOXO

Pinspiration: 4th of July

I hope you're enjoying your weekend. As you prepare for your holiday gatherings, I thought it would be fun to share with you some of my Fourth of July festivity pins.  There are so many adorable outfits, DIY crafts, and recipes all related to this patriotic holiday. In case you don't know what you are wearing, aren't sure what to bring to the family BBQ, or are looking for something fun to do I wanted to share with you some of my pins. 

Checkout my board here for all the links to these images.

XOXO

Weekend Reads

Happy Saturday! It's a holiday weekend, which means most of you get an extra day or two off from work or school. I thought I'd give y'all a few things to check out while you're sipping on your weekend morning coffee/tea.

Easy and affordable 4th of July Weekend DIY 

This video is done by one of my sweet sisters. She has her own YouTube channel is low key famous in the You Tube world. Be sure to check out her video with some simple DIY things to spice up your Fourth of July weekend! 

An open letter to women struggling with body image

A tutorial for loose curls 

A guide to South Carolina

A guide for those of your planning a trip to South Carolina this summer. 

Tips to ace your summer internship

Which piece of IKEA furniture are you?

A 20 minute workout video 

10 moveis to consider seeing over fourth of July weekend

I hope you have a fun and safe weekend! 

XOXO

June Favorites

I cannot believe that June has come and gone! This means that there are only two months left of summer. Where is the time going? I still have so much I want to do this summer. The time seriously needs to slow down a little bit. 

June was a busy month filled with working my retail job, nannying, watching my brother graduate, a few good reads, celebrating my brother's graduation, studying for my PRAXIS, blogging, field hockey, hanging out with friends, celebrating birthdays, and working out. 

Here's a little recap of my favorites from June:

Reading: Me Before You by Jojo Moyes 

Yes, I've hopped on the Me Before You bandwagon. But let me tell you it is actually worth it. If you haven't read it yet, then add it to your summer reading list! The first thirty pages are a little slow, but it picks up quickly after that. The writing is pretty good and the plot makes this book the perfect beach read.  Now that I've read the book I'm interested to see if the movie is just as good.  

I plan to read some more of this author's books this summer. 

Drinking: Sangria! 

Last week my mom and I made some banging sangria for my brother's graduation party.  It was such a hit we had to make two batches! I'd share a pretty picture with y'all, but I got too caught up in socializing that I forgot to take pictures.  Anyways, if you're interested in the recipe just let me know and I can share a post with y'all soon

Watching: The Bachelorette

Confession time- I'm not loving this season at all. Jojo is a great bachelorette, but I've just found the show to be more drama filled than normal.  The boys are so caddy, which is just flat out annoying.  I do have to say that I've enjoyed watching this season's men bonding. Their bromances are comical to watch. 

Wearing: Pattern shorts and tanks

The summer heat has been pretty mild for the month of June. We've had some super hot and humid days, but we definitely haven't had as many as we usually do.  I've been wearing lots of fun pattern shorts paired with tanks this month. These outfits make running around with the kids I nanny doable and are cute/comfy. 

Listening: Pandora and Spotify

I've been alternating between the Young & Free playlist on Spotify as well as Zac Brown Band Radio on Pandora. 

Smelling: Volcano Candle

I'm #obsessed with this candle I purchased this month. It is the perfect summer scent. When I burn it, the scent carries through my house and is nothing but pleasant.  It's a little pricy, but it lasts awhile so it's totally worth spending the extra amount. 

Eating: Wegman's popcorn

This popcorn is the perfect summer snack. Low in calories but yet so tasty. 

What have been your favorites this month?

XOXO

 

Insta Lately

Lately I have been loving all of the fun summer Instagram posts that my favorite  accounts have been sharing. Everyone has been taking lots of fun trips, trying new recipes, renewing their attempt to be fit again, going on adventures, wearing adorable outfits, etc.  Needless to say my newsfeed has been filled with lots of fabulous snapshots! 

I thought I would share with you some of my favorite Instagram accounts, in case you aren't already following them. I always think it's fun to stumble upon a new account. Here are some of my favorites right now!

Thursday, you're lookin' good 💗 In case you missed it, I finally shared my boho date night dress on the blog! 🙈 head on over to Cristinawashere.com and you'll see it! It's almost Friday!! What's your favorite weekend activity? 🌻

A photo posted by Cristina Mandujano (@cristina96x) on Jun 23, 2016 at 6:11am PDT

Weekend had me like... 😎😎 #FriYAY #southernstyle #weekendvibes #mommyblogger #atlfashionblogger

A photo posted by Blogger | Cait (@caitscozycorner) on Jun 17, 2016 at 6:19pm PDT

Pool day ready with @laurenjames 😎 http://liketk.it/2oCF7 @liketoknow.it #liketkit #sp

A photo posted by Rachel Martin (@_ssblog) on Jun 20, 2016 at 8:18am PDT

happy summer solstice // the longest & happiest day of the year 🌸

A photo posted by emily gannon (@emilykgannon) on Jun 20, 2016 at 2:27pm PDT

Can you say #barcartgoals?! Check out my new favorite piece in my house on the blog today! 🍸🍹🍍

A photo posted by Emma (@seekingthesouthblog) on Jun 23, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

So necessary right now! #bloodymary

A photo posted by Kristen // A Beach Lover (@abeachlover) on Jun 11, 2016 at 8:29am PDT

Have you seen the latest? Head of to the blog for a little life reflection!

A photo posted by Elly's Avenue ❂ (@ellysavenue) on Jun 20, 2016 at 6:37am PDT

Donut know what I'd do without sleep 🍩❤️💤 #cantgetenough ✨ #robedood

A photo posted by Samson The Goldendoodle (f1b) (@samsonthedood) on Jun 29, 2016 at 6:20am PDT

Navy is my neutral. Also if you haven't already add me on Snapchat (@anchoreditsouth) to see a haul of what I've recently purchased!

Be sure to checkout all of these accounts.  These ladies all have fabulous themes and great captions too! Also, if you aren't already following my adventures be sure to check them out on instagram (mich_quigley).  If you want to join me, be sure to use the hashtag #ShoreLifeofM when posting your own photos. I'd love to see what y'all are up to!

XOXO

Building a Better Salad

One of my favorite meals to eat during the summer are variations of salads. These cool meals involved fruits, veggies, and proteins. They can change depending what you put inside.  Not only do they taste good, but they are also good for you too! 

How to build the perfect salad:

One: Pick your Base

spinach, iceberg lettuce, romaine lettuce, butter lettuce, etc.

Two: Add more greens

Cucumber, avocado, green peppers, broccoli, sprouts, etc.

Three: Add color

fruit, carrots, peppers, onions, tomatoes, beats, etc.

Four: Add some crunch

apples, nuts, sunflower seeds, etc. 

Five: Add some healthy extras

herbs, nuts, cheese, hard boiled eggs, etc.

Six: Pack your salad with protein

Chicken, steak, shrimp, salmon, beans, etc.

Seven: Dress it up

Opt for a healthy vinegrette

**Tip: leftovers make for great additions to summer salads**

These are two salads that I've made recently. 

Salad #1

Steak, strawberries, avocado, and romaine lettuce

Salad #2: 

salmon, avocado, hardboiled egg, tomatoes, fresh mozzarella cheese, spinach, romaine lettuce and dill

What's your go to mix for salads?

XOXO

Home Tour: Deck Space

The home tour continues today with a glance at our outdoor space.  Last week I shared a tour of my room with you. I thought today I would share one of my family's favorite spaces during the summer months.  We love our deck and newly built patio.  The deck is where we tend to hangout during the day.  It provides more shade and is more practical during the day.  We like to sit outside and read on the furniture set or chat with friends and family.  The high top table is great for eating meals, getting work done, or relaxing.  The patio is a new addition to the backyard this summer thanks to Todd! We tend to head out to the patio once the most intense sun has subsided for the day.  After dinner we like to hangout here.  The fire pit we have doubles as a table, which is great for entertaining.  

Today's post has a little guest appearance from our dog, Riley. He loves spending time outside on the deck too! 

My mom did a great job at decorating the deck and patio with lots of bright colored flowers this year. The pop of color really makes the space look so inviting. 

This summer we opted not to do an actual garden and chose to do a container garden instead. Our veggies are starting to come in, which is exciting! These plants also double as great patio decorations. 

What is your favorite part of our outdoor space?

XOXO

What's in My Everyday Bag: Summer Edition

I love bags. I think they are an accessory that can turn a good outfit into a great one, make you look more put together, and ensure that you leave the house each day with all the tools to help you get everything on your to do list accomplished.  As much as I love bags/purses, I'm all about simplicity. I don't think you need a ton of different bags to accessorize with. Sure that would be lovely, but at the end of the day we all know how much of a pain it is to transfer your items from bag to bag.  I prefer to use one bag consistently. This ensures that I don't forget anything and it allows me one less thing I have to think about when leaving the house each day. 

My go to bag lately is made by Kelly & Katie. They are one of my favorite designers found at the Designer Shoe Warehouse (DSW).  They make the most comfortable heels and adorable handbags for those of us on a budget.  I have been in search of the perfect "big girl purse", but I have yet to actually find something that matches the design and color scheme that I have in my head.  This winter my mom and I were shopping and found this bag. It's not quite my perfect big girl purse but it is slightly similar to what I'm looking for.  The purse I want is much more pricier than this one and will have to wait until I have a big girl job/budget to purchase it.  However, in the meantime this one is doing the job just fine. 

The bag has lots of pockets, which makes it great for organization. Rarely am I unable to find an item in there.  It's not like one of those Mary Poppins bags where you spend forever digging through the bottomless bag in search of your favorite tube of lipstick. 

If you're looking for a cute summer bag and you have a budget, then I definitely recommend it. This bag also comes in ivory/black and mint green. 

So what do I keep in my summer bag? I always love seeing what people carry with them on a daily basis, what their essentials are, and how the package them up.  Today I'm going to share with you some of the items I carry with me regularly.  These items will have slight changes depending on where I'm going, but for the most these are the essentials. 

Glasses and Sunglasses

I don't leave my house without sunglasses in the summertime. These Ray Bans are my go to, but I also have a few cheaper pairs that I will take with me if I'm doing something where they might get broken or lost.  I don't wear my glasses that often during the summer months unless I'm driving at night or doing school work.  

Wallet

You never what you might need to buy. Plus where I live you pretty much have to drive somewhere, which means you can't leave the house without your license.  This wallet is one that I got for Christmas and I am obsessed with it. If you're in search for a new wallet, then I highly suggest checking it out. It comes in many different colors too!

Hairbrush

You never know when you're going to need this. My car isn't air conditioned, so I use this pretty much overtime I get where I need to be. 

Snacks

Confession: I get hangry when I go to long without eating. 

I try to always carry snacks with me to prevent being hangry.  Right now the snacks I have in my bag are a Blueberry crisp clif bar and mixed nuts.  I try to keep healthy snacks with me that won't get spoiled in the summer heat. 

Book

You never know when you'll be able to pull out a book and read a few pages.  I nanny during the summer months, so I always make sure I bring a book with me.  Also during my breaks at my other job I have 30 minutes to an hour, so after I'm done eating I will usually pull out my book. I just finished Me Before You by Jojo Moyes. It's a great summer read!

Portable Charger

Summer days can be filled with spontaneous adventures, so I try to keep my portable charger with me.

Sunscreen

I talked about the importance of SPF last week, so if you didn't read it head over to last week's post.  But this one goes without really much explanation. I have fair skin and I like to protect myself. Both of my summer jobs require me to be outside, so I never leave the house without these two bottles. 

Koozie

Summer has lots of adventures, so I always like to be prepared to keep any beverages I might have cold. 

Emergency Kit

I bring a variation of this in all of my bags regardless of where I'm going. It has Advil, bandaids, deodorant, face wipes, tissues, feminine products, hand sanitizer, hair ties, bobby pins, soft picks,  SPF chapstick, a bright lipstick, and a neutral lipstick.

What do you carry in your summer bag?

XOXO

Pinspiration: Summer Hairstyle Tutorials

We all know that the summer is filled with intense heat and usually humidity. Both of these things lead to frizzy hair.  The hot weather and summertime make me want to spend the least amount of time as possible working with my hair. Lately I have been in search of cute and easy hairstyles that don't use any heat (curling iron, flat iron, blow dyer). I figured many of you were also looking for something similar, so I thought I'd do y'all a favor and share some easy, fun, and cute hairstyles that we can all try this summer. You can checkout these tutorials via my Hairy & Beauty Board.

Twisted Crown 

The braided messy bun

The simple chignon bun

The not so messy bun

The fishtail high ponytail 

The Fan Bun

The reverse braided bun

What's your go to hairstyle this summer?

XOXO

Summer Essentials to Beat The Sun

We are definitely in the midst of the summer heat now.  Sure it is fun to go outside or spend a day at the beach soaking up some vitamin C.  Who doesn't love to have a nice bronzed look in the summer? Well, the sun can be fun and all but there are some things you need to do to protect yourself.  Spending time out in the sun can be very dangerous if you don't take the right precaution. While you may think a little sun won't hurt you now, you will end up paying for it later on in life (skin cancer, skin cancer scares, getting moles removed, photo aging, etc.). 

I'm 22 and I still don't know how to put on sunscreen properly. I seem to always get burnt whether it's me forgetting to put sunscreen on or missing spots because I didn't do a thorough job.  Regardless of the excuse, sunburn is never a good thing. Today I'm sharing with y'all some tips and tricks to avoid getting burnt and some of my essentials to help protect your skin from the sun this summer. 

These are some of the products I like to use to protect my skin from the sun. 

For the body:

Supergoop // Bare // Sun Bum 

For the Face:

Neutrogena // Bare

For the Lips:

Supergoop // Eos // Bare // Sun Bum 

Monogram hat // seersucker hat // vineyard vines hat // fedora

monogram floppy hat // floppy hat // sunglasses // sunglasses

coverup// coverup

Remember to be safe in the sun!

XOXO