Simply Tasheena: August 2019

It's so easy to collect items every day that can truly add clutter to your home. I purchased my home over 10 years ago, and it's amazing how many items I have accumulated over that time. From receiving samples in the mail to holding on to items that are not bringing anything but clutter to my home. Below I'm sharing a list of items that you can get rid of today. Trust me, you don't need a collection of everything in your home.

Did I miss anything?

50 Things You Can Throwaway Today!

Dry cleaner hangers
Wedding invites
Party Invites
Save the Dates
Magnets
Key chains
Plastic Store hangers
Cracked Mugs
Cracked dinnerware
Old Books (You no longer need)
Old Magazines
Dried nail polish
Nail polish colors you don’t like
Gifts you don’t like
Lanyards from past conferences
Unused notebooks
Old school books
Promotional tee shirts
Promotional items
Sample makeup
Sample skincare
Sample haircare
Old stamps and labels from an address you no longer live at
Expired canned goods
Expired condiments
Expired food
Single buttons from items you've purchased
Old Makeup
Old Haircare products
Old skincare products
Mismatched Tupperware
Travel mugs that leak
Old cell phones
DVD’s
CD’s
Educational CD programs (you no longer need)
Business cards you’ve received (input them in your computer)
Promotional documents
Clothing too small
Belts that no longer fit
Earrings (that you only have one of)
Uncomfortable footwear
Stained clothing
Clothing with holes (that can’t be repaired)
Bridesmaids dress
Formal dresses (you have no plans on wearing)
Old Business Cards (from businesses you no longer operate)
Broken jewelry
Old shoes (that can’t be repaired)
Program from past events

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As a busy mom and suppose it's so important that I practice care on a regular basis. As a mom, I always like to refer to the flight oxygen rules. I can't help anyone if I don't put my oxygen mask on first. Below I'm sharing easy ways to give yourself self-care.

Rest Often
I know depending on your schedule and the age of your children. Learn that it's okay to rest well, and or take naps. If you have small children, hire a babysitter or makes friends with another mom and babysit for each other.

Travel Well
A few years ago I started taking solo trips. It was the best thing I could have done for myself. I typically only go for a few days. However, I feel so rejuvenated upon my return. It's just so nice to not have to consider anyone else feelings. I don't have to set my itinerary around anyone likes/dislikes etc.

Eat Well & Often
I just want you to know that it's okay to eat well. When you do, make sure that you eat well often. Last year I started incorporating more date nights for myself. These days I typically indulge in all of my favorite foods, and of course, try new foods as well.

Take a Break from Social Media
I love social media. However, I do know that it can be possibly toxic to others at times. It's okay to take breaks from social media. I actually know people who take planned social media breaks throughout the year.

Do you have any self-care tips?

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I've been compensated in the form of a Best Buy Gift Card for this post. All opinions are of my own.

Back to school is officially in full force. My daughter went back to college and my son heads back to school next week. My daughter and son are both entering their junior year in school. When my daughter entered her first year, we made the decision for her not to have a car on campus. We're so happy that we made that decision, especially with my son being within walking distance to his school. It makes it so much easier for both to commute to school with items like Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter.

Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter is perfect for my daughter to get to her classes and my son to get to school. One of my favorite features is that it reaches speeds up to 14pmh. It also has a bright LED light in the event that my son needs to stay after school or my daughter decides to take night classes or hang out with friends. The Hover-1 Journey Electric Scooter also only weighs 25 lbs and has the capacity to hold 200lbs. This is perfect for storing it on campus, and it's such a breeze to store in our home as well.

I love that my children have this option on hand. It makes it so much easier for them to feel independent, especially with their busy schedules.

Product Breakdown

Reaches speeds up to 14 mph which pretty much allows you to ride anytime, anywhere.
36V UL certified battery pack with an easy-to-use charger to simplify the charging process.
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Happy Monday! I finally had the opportunity to wear this lace dress again. I was super excited to wear it while in Avalon, New Jersey. The weather was perfect, and it also gave me the opportunity to wear one of my favorite summer hats... This weekend was super busy, Michael finally finished his summer job, and he also was finally cleared to participate in the last football camp for this summer. (due to breaking his collarbone this past spring) It's bittersweet how fast summer is flying by. I'm surely going to miss these warm summer days...

What's your favorite summer memory?

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Dress: Rainbows Hat: Target Sunglasses: MVMT

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Happy Monday! How was your weekend? My weekend was pretty busy. If you follow me on Instagram, I just returned back from Avalon New Jersey. I can't wait to share all of the details about that trip, I had so much fun and actually was pretty active on my Instagram Stories. I've been getting a lot of my pieces from Femme Luxe lately, and I wanted to share a few of my favorite spring/Summer looks. I try to purchase items that can be worn during multiple seasons. A lot of these pieces will be transitioning to the fall months with me as well...

Anywho, how was your weekend?

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It's back to school-time and menu planning is full swing. I created a list of my go-to recipes that I like to make for my family. Through, my kiddos haven't officially started school. I like to get back into our routines in August. A lot of these recipes are on rotation on a weekly basis, and most of the chicken recipes I make in the crockpot. I've learned that it's so nice to have my go-to recipes on hand. It saves me so much time when I'm meal planning for my family, and making my grocery runs. Of course, I always try to incorporate new recipes too.

Do you have a goto recipe?

Easy Back-To-School Dinner Ideas

Roasted Basil Tomato Soup

Easy Homemade Cornbread

Baked BBQ Chicken

Spicy-Sweet Glazed Shrimp

Semi-Homemade Pot Pie

Salisbury Steak with Mushrooms

Baked Honey Garlic Chicken

Garlicky Shrimp Bake

Honey Garlic Salmon

The Best Baked Drumsticks

Sweet + Spicy Edamame

Garlic Noodles

Grilled Chicken Teriyaki

Semi-Homemade Jambalaya

Sticky Herb Baked Chicken

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Summer is really flying by, I can't believe in a month my kiddos will be heading back to school, and I'll have a college and high schooler entering their junior year. I'm so happy for them, and honestly, I really don't know where the time went. The weather has been gorgeous in Connecticut this summer, and I've been so grateful for the days that we have gotten rain, especially for my garden.

My garden has really taken a backseat this year, I had so many seeds that were dug up, and I didn't even start a fall garden, I only planted the basics this year. I'm truly thankful for the items that I was able to harvest.

We haven't started school shopping, we will probably just purchase the basics. I've noticed, as my kiddos have gotten older, the list change with each stage of their life.

Anywho, how was your weekend?

Attire Breakdown

Dress: Lands End Shoes: Target

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I can't believe the Sweet Suite was last week! It's amazing how time really flies by. This is one of my favorite blogger events to attend. I attended the last Blogher'17 in Orlando I learned about the Sweet Suite from a fellow blogger. I remember learning about the conference. However, I didn't know anyone who attended it. I was so excited to apply, and I was ecstatic when I got approved to attend my first Blogger Bash. I loved that it was just a few hours from my home. So I didn't have to worry about taking a flight. It was bittersweet when it turned into a one-day event. I loved that I didn't have to worry about booking a hotel, and I could be back to my family that same night if need be. This year the Sweet Suite celebrated their 10 year anniversary, and every minute of this event was amazing. If you follow me on Instagram you were able to check out behind the scenes. Below, I'm sharing a few pictures from the event.