Lemon Bars

These are not your typical lemon bars but they are unbelievably delicious. Our mom used to make huge containers of these to send back with us whenever we came home from college. For the longest time these were easily Jessica's favorite treat.

Ingredients:
Base
1 Package Lemon Cake Mix
1/4 Cup Melted Butter
1 Egg

Topping
1 Container Vanilla Frosting
1 (8 oz) Cream Cheese
1 Egg

Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Grease and flour a 13x9 baking pan.
3. Pour all base ingredients into large bowl.
4. Mix on low speed until crumbly.
5. Reserve 3/4 cup of mixture.
6. Press the remaining base mixture into the baking pan.
7. Mix the topping ingredients together on low speed until well mixed.
8. Pour topping onto the base.
9. Spring reserved base onto the topping.
10. Bake for 35-45 minutes or until edges are lightly golden brown and center is firm to touch.
11. Cool completely.
11. Store in refrigerator.

Easy Dresses for Summer

Dresses are perfect summer. Time running out and just don't know what to wear? A dress is the perfect solution. They are easy because you don't have to try to match articles of clothing together and there are just so many different ways to wear a dress beautifully. Not one for a lot of accessories? Keep it simple with a great dress and bright heels. Stay classic with a beautiful dress, clutch, and a simple bracelet or necklace. Maybe you love your accessories? With a solid dress you can easily layer on the bracelets or a couple of necklaces and look perfectly put together. Want to keep it casual? How about adding a wide belt, flats, and a great summer hat? Be edgy and rocker chic with a feminine dress and moto-jacket. Do you have a go to dress in your closet? What's your favorite way to style a dress?




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Bookworm: Beach Reads

I cannot imagine spending the day at the beach without taking a good book or two along with me. Below are some books that are making the trip to Florida with me. I am especially looking forward to Where We Belong. Upon the recommendation of a friend also plan to balance all of the chick lit by reading The Martha Rules: 10 Essentials for Achieving Success as You Start, Build, or Manage a Business.

Where We Belong/ Wedding Night: A Novel/ Why Can't I Be You: A Novel/ The Girls' Guide to Love and Supper Clubs/ Love In Translation/ The Good Woman (A Brennan Sisters Novel)/ Blue Jeans and Coffee Beans

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Stylish for Less: Swimsuits

Swimsuit season is upon us once again. The best way to beat that Summer heat is to go for a swim. A cool body of water provides an instant solution to being hot. Plus it is also a lot of fun. After a stressful day at work some relaxing time by the pool could be just what you need or after a stressful week head to the beach for the weekend. If you are like me, you need a new swimsuit for this season of poolside fun. In this #stylishforless post I bring you eight beautiful swimsuits for $42 or less. I have chosen a variety of colors and styles. My favorite is the black and white print one piece. Which is your favorite?

Coral One Piece $24.99 / Color Blocked Black and White One Piece $34.99 / Green One Piece $34.99 / Black and White Print One Piece $40

Blue Bow Bikini $26 / Striped Bikini $30 / Black Bikini $42 / Anchor Bikini Top $21 / Striped Bikini Bottoms $15
Will you be having some fun in the water this Summer?




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