Daily digest for Frugal and Thriving, on July 1, 2022

fdonovan913 posted: " At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won't break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you'll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thri" Frugal and Thriving Frugal and Thriving Favorites fdonovan913 Jul 1 At Frugal and Thriving, our mission is to bring you the best finds in fashion, beauty, home decor, and so much more for prices that won't break the bank! We promote only products that we love that we know you'll love too. Our post series, Frugal and Thriving Favorites, highlights some of our top recent purchases that we want to share with you!! This week, Kristy is giving us a peek at some of her new favorite finds and letting us know just why she loves them! Take a look below. Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here. Am I the only one who hates ironing?! It's so much work! This portable steamer is awesome for getting rid of wrinkles without all the work of ironing, and it's small enough that I can bring it with me anywhere. Definitely a must-have for travel, but also a household essential! These drawer organizers are a game changer! No more searching through piles and piles of miscellaneous junk to find what you're looking for. These are perfect for the kitchen, bathroom, garage, or office! The ticks are so bad this year...even with tick preventatives. I always check my pups after an afternoon of playing in the yard and this tick remover gets any little stragglers. It removes the tick safely and easily and gets the whole thing out from the skin!! Okay, these Lululemon belt bags, though. Seriously I now understand what all the hype is about! They easily fit my iPhone 13 Max plus a diaper and wipes, or cash, keys, lip gloss...all of the necessities. They are super convenient AND stylish and are my new go-to bag when I'm going anywhere. Thanks for reading and stay tuned for next week's roundup!! We'd love to hear some of your favorite recent purchases in the comments xo. Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Frugal and Thriving. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://frugalnthriving.com/2022/07/01/frugal-and-thriving-favorites-5/ Powered by WordPress.com

fdonovan913 posted: " The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, one of the biggest and best sales of the year, is gearing up with the launch of the online sale preview today!! If you've been with us for a while, then you know we covered all things #NSale last year and we're back at it " Frugal and Thriving Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022 fdonovan913 Jun 29 The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, one of the biggest and best sales of the year, is gearing up with the launch of the online sale preview today!! If you've been with us for a while, then you know we covered all things #NSale last year and we're back at it again with all new items, dates to shop, and tips & tricks! See what the sale is all about below. What It's All About Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here. The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is a once-a-year event that gives shoppers the chance to shop huge discounts (up to 40% off!!!) on new arrivals for the upcoming season. We're talking wardrobe essentials, stylish handbags, and fashion-forward footwear, plus all the best in beauty, home decor, and more!! This is your opportunity to update your closet, boost your beauty routine, and add a little flair to your home. This year's sale includes hundreds of new brands to shop in addition to the tried-and-true brands we love like UGG, Barefoot Dreams, Tory Burch, and Free People. Mark Your Calendar The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is broken down into tiers to make shopping easier and reward the loyal customers who love Nordstrom all year long. Nordy Club cardholders get first access to shopping, but that doesn't mean you can't start prepping now for when it's your turn to shop! You can check your card status here. These are all the important dates you need to know for the sale: *Shop online starting at 12:01am ET the first day you're eligible to shop June 29 (today!!): The sale preview is live - view the items included in the sale online and start adding to your wish list *more on this below* July 6: Nordstrom cardholders with Icon Status can start shopping July 7: Nordstrom cardholders with Ambassador Status can start shopping July 9: Nordstrom cardholders with Influencer Status can start shopping July 15: Public Access - sale is open to the public!! July 31: Last day to shop sale before items go back to full price Your Wish List If you aren't already a Nordy Club member, we highly recommend creating a free account so you can browse the sale preview and save items to your wish list! This makes it easy for you to add the in-stock items you want to your cart as soon as you're able to shop...because items will sell out QUICKLY - trust us. Plus, you can add sold out items to your wish list and grab them if and when they're back in stock! You can save items to your wish list by clicking the "Add to Wish List" button on the product's detail page, and you can view your wish list by clicking the dropdown menu on the upper righthand corner of the page (under your account). Our Wishlist These are just a few of this year's sale items that we've got our eyes on at Frugal & Thriving! See which ones are our favorites and why: Kristy: I've had my eye on this Zella wrap jacket for two years now so I'm definitely grabbing it this year!! It's an ideal fall jacket for layering and the wrap style allows for different ways to wear...open for an easy breezy look and zipped up for those extra cold days! Faith: I love The North Face products and this cozy fleece pullover is no exception! I'm looking forward to snuggling up with this on those cool fall mornings...and the best part is I can pair it with leggings and sneakers or jeans and booties and wear it anywhere. Krista: The perfect autumn bag! This crossbody bag from Kate Spade is simple yet stylish and will be super versatile. I can dress it up or dress it down and the roomy interior will fit all of my everyday essentials! Fellicia: This jumpsuit is adorable with a pair of heels for date night!! The twist-front halter top and keyhole back are fun details that give this sophisticated piece a little extra style. I can't wait to wear this for a dinner out with the hubby. And check back next week for a peek into our Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Try On Haul to see what we tried on, loved, and left behind. Tips & Tricks Create a budget and figure out exactly what you need and stick to it. While these deals are awesome, you certainly don't need to purchase everything we share. We are here as your Nordstrom Anniversary Sale guides and to give you some fun style inspiration! Many items sell out and sell out quickly, so use your wish list!! And when in doubt, just add to cart and purchase...Nordstrom offers free shipping and free returns online and in-store. As a Nordy Club member, you get points for every dollar you spend. Maximize this by using your double points day on the day you plan to do the most shopping! The holiday season may seem far away, but this is a great time to start thinking about gift shopping! Beauty bundles, throw blankets, and stylish sweaters all make great gifts for anyone on your list. Stay up to date on everything Nordstrom Anniversary Sale by following us on Facebook, Instagram, and LTK, and subscribing to our newsletter! Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Frugal and Thriving. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? 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fdonovan913 posted: " 4th of July is right around the corner!! Whether you're celebrating quietly at home or with a backyard BBQ and fireworks, bring a little patriotic pride to your kitchen with these red, white, and blue treats!! See our Americana dessert roundup below. " Frugal and Thriving Red, White, & Blue Treats fdonovan913 Jun 27 4th of July is right around the corner!! Whether you're celebrating quietly at home or with a backyard BBQ and fireworks, bring a little patriotic pride to your kitchen with these red, white, and blue treats!! See our Americana dessert roundup below. Jello Shots Frugal and Thriving may earn a small commission via affiliate links in this post. See full disclosure here. These patriotic Jello treats can be made kid-friendly for all the little ones to enjoy or they can be turned into an adult version to get the party started! INGREDIENTS: 1 box of strawberry Jello 1 box of blue Jello  1 14oz can of sweetened condensed milk  2 packets of Knox gelatine  DIRECTIONS: Follow directions on jello boxes starting with the blue - 1 cup boiling water, add jello to dissolve then add 1 cup of cold water and pour into cups - let settle in fridge for 4 hours The white - dissolve two Knox gelatin packets into 2 cups of boiling water - then add can of condensed milk and stir - add to settled blue gelatin and refrigerate for another 4 hours  Repeat the same process with the red jello - dissolve jello in 1 cup of boiling water and then add 1 cup of cold water and add to your settled jello cups (refrigerate for another 4 hours)  Top with whipped cream and enjoy!! * For an adult version of these Jello shots, add blue curacao to blue Jello and rum or vodka to the red Jello mix!! Cupcake Cones These red, white, and blue cupcake cones are a festive treat for the whole family! INGREDIENTS: 1 box waffle cones 1 box white cake mix (will need eggs, oil, and water or milk) Red, white, and blue decorating icings Maraschino cherries DIRECTIONS: Preheat oven to 350° Mix cake mix in a bowl according to instructions on box (*pro tip: for a richer, fluffier cake, sub milk for water, use melted stick of butter instead of oil, and use 3 eggs) Place waffle cones in cupcake holders in a baking pan Fill cones halfway with cake mix Bake at 350° for 16 minutes Remove from oven and let cool Top cones with red, white, and blue icing Finish with a maraschino cherry and enjoy! Sugar Cookie Flag Cake This sugar cookie flag cake is perfect for parties and 4th of July BBQs! INGREDIENTS: Pillsbury pre-cut sugar cookie dough Blueberries Strawberries 8oz cream cheese 1/4 cup sugar 1 tsp vanilla extract DIRECTIONS: Place sugar cookie dough on baking sheet lined with aluminum foil Cook dough according to instructions on packaging Remove from oven and let cool To make cream cheese icing, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract in a bowl Spread icing over baked sugar cookie dough Wash and dry strawberries and blueberries, cutting strawberries into slices Top cookie cake with blueberries and strawberries to look like flag Cut into pieces and enjoy! Deviled Strawberries These deviled strawberries are a fruity sweet treat for summer! INGREDIENTS: Strawberries Vanilla icing Blue food coloring Red, white, and blue sprinkles DIRECTIONS: Wash strawberries and pat dry Cut off strawberry tops and hollow out Add a few drops of blue food coloring to vanilla icing and stir (add more for darker blue color) Spoon icing into hollowed out strawberries until filled to top Top with sprinkles and enjoy! Thanks for reading! Which of these red, white, and blue treats will you be trying? Let us know in the comments below xo. Comment Unsubscribe to no longer receive posts from Frugal and Thriving. Change your email settings at manage subscriptions. Trouble clicking? Copy and paste this URL into your browser: https://frugalnthriving.com/2022/06/27/red-white-blue-treats/ Powered by WordPress.com