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Is Verizon 55 Plus Plan Right for Me? | Go Unlimited 55 Plus

Is Verizon 55 Plus Plan Right for Me? | Go Unlimited 55 Plus

Today, I am partnering with Verizon to bring you details about their Verizon 55 Plus Plan — Go Unlimited 55+.

Hello? Is it a Deal Your Looking For?

Recently, I was in Winston-Salem and came across this darling British Telephone booth (remember those?) that had been repurposed as a sharing library. Because it was so cute, Walt suggested that I jump in and take some shots because my outfit matched the booth so well!  Well, I wasn’t going to pass up that offer!

Here’s another offer (if you are over 55 or know someone who is) that you should NOT pass up:

The New Verizon 55+ plan

Plan details:

Unlimited 4G LTE Data (The same data as the Verizon Go Unlimited)

Unlimited Talk & Text

DVD-Quality Streaming

Unlimited Mobile Hotspot (600 Kbps) 

Verizon Up Rewards

Mexico & Canada Included

The best part about the plan? It’s a huge savings compared to other carriers unlimited plans. Psst: it’s even much less expensive than Verizon’s Go Unlimited Plan ( $50/2 lines savings!) and you get all the same components! Who says getting older isn’t great?  Now THIS is an amazing senior discount.

Real life Example

Are you a Verizon customer? I have been one for over 20 years (and so has Walt, my dad, my brother, and all of our kids). Through the years, I have transitioned through a variety of phone plans as new one’s pop up to meet my needs. So why has the Verizon 55 Plus Plan got me ready to switch plans? (Perhaps I should say upgrade?)

My Current Verizon Plan: 

4GB a month including data, hotspotting, etc for two lines. This plan runs me $90/month before taxes. Several times a year, I have to bump up my data because 4 GB is not enough.

Verizon 55+ Plus Plan:

This plan improves on my current plan by coming in at $80/month before taxes. That includes 2 lines, Unlimited Data, Unlimited Hotspotting and the ability to call Canada and Mexico… and I will pay $10 less for SO MUCH more. If you were on the Verizon Go Unlimited, you would pay $50/month less. WOWZA.  See why I am switching?

Get all the Verizon 55+ Plan details HERE

PSST:  Over the next few months, I will be bringing you more details about how this plan is working for my life. Check out the details each month. #Verizon55Plus #brandpartner Check out our other articles: Fathers Day Specialty Foods Gift Ideas Algonquin Hotel Round Table Restaurant Review New York City Portable Journey Gym Review

Still Blonde After All These Years

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Is Verizon 55 Plus Plan Right for Me? | Go Unlimited 55 Plus

Is Verizon 55 Plus Plan Right for Me? | Go Unlimited 55 Plus

Today, I am partnering with Verizon to bring you details about their Verizon 55 Plus Plan — Go Unlimited 55+.

Hello? Is it a Deal Your Looking For?

Recently, I was in Winston-Salem and came across this darling British Telephone booth (remember those?) that had been repurposed as a sharing library. Because it was so cute, Walt suggested that I jump in and take some shots because my outfit matched the booth so well!  Well, I wasn’t going to pass up that offer!

Here’s another offer (if you are over 55 or know someone who is) that you should NOT pass up:

The New Verizon 55+ plan

Plan details:

Unlimited 4G LTE Data (The same data as the Verizon Go Unlimited)

Unlimited Talk & Text

DVD-Quality Streaming

Unlimited Mobile Hotspot (600 Kbps) 

Verizon Up Rewards

Mexico & Canada Included

The best part about the plan? It’s a huge savings compared to other carriers unlimited plans. Psst: it’s even much less expensive than Verizon’s Go Unlimited Plan ( $50/2 lines savings!) and you get all the same components! Who says getting older isn’t great?  Now THIS is an amazing senior discount.

Real life Example

Are you a Verizon customer? I have been one for over 20 years (and so has Walt, my dad, my brother, and all of our kids). Through the years, I have transitioned through a variety of phone plans as new one’s pop up to meet my needs. So why has the Verizon 55 Plus Plan got me ready to switch plans? (Perhaps I should say upgrade?)

My Current Verizon Plan: 

4GB a month including data, hotspotting, etc for two lines. This plan runs me $90/month before taxes. Several times a year, I have to bump up my data because 4 GB is not enough.

Verizon 55+ Plus Plan:

This plan improves on my current plan by coming in at $80/month before taxes. That includes 2 lines, Unlimited Data, Unlimited Hotspotting and the ability to call Canada and Mexico… and I will pay $10 less for SO MUCH more. If you were on the Verizon Go Unlimited, you would pay $50/month less. WOWZA.  See why I am switching?

Get all the Verizon 55+ Plan details HERE

PSST:  Over the next few months, I will be bringing you more details about how this plan is working for my life. Check out the details each month. #Verizon55Plus #brandpartner Check out our other articles: Fathers Day Specialty Foods Gift Ideas Algonquin Hotel Round Table Restaurant Review New York City Portable Journey Gym Review

Still Blonde After All These Years

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Natural Hair Care Products You Need To Try

Hair care is something that is becoming more and more important to many of us in our daily lives. With a number of reasons for hair becoming damaged or falling out there have been a number of solutions created to help combat the signs of hair loss. If your hair loss is unfortunately hereditary procedures […]

Content originally appeared on Makobi Scribe - Travel, Recipes & Tech Reviews from a Florida mom

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Our Guide To White Teeth

Keeping your teeth white can be challenging, especially with fizzy drinks and other sugary treats all around us, but with a number of teeth whitening ways available both at a Smile Cliniq Finchley dentist, or over the counter; here, we are going to give you some advice on how to keep your teeth whiter for […]

Content originally appeared on Makobi Scribe - Travel, Recipes & Tech Reviews from a Florida mom

Our Guide To White Teeth published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Natural Hair Care Products You Need To Try

Hair care is something that is becoming more and more important to many of us in our daily lives. With a number of reasons for hair becoming damaged or falling out there have been a number of solutions created to help combat the signs of hair loss. If your hair loss is unfortunately hereditary procedures […]

Content originally appeared on Makobi Scribe - Travel, Recipes & Tech Reviews from a Florida mom

Natural Hair Care Products You Need To Try published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Our Guide To White Teeth

Keeping your teeth white can be challenging, especially with fizzy drinks and other sugary treats all around us, but with a number of teeth whitening ways available both at a Smile Cliniq Finchley dentist, or over the counter; here, we are going to give you some advice on how to keep your teeth whiter for […]

Content originally appeared on Makobi Scribe - Travel, Recipes & Tech Reviews from a Florida mom

Our Guide To White Teeth published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Let's Digest @GameOfThrones Season 8 Episode 1 Together Shall We? We laughed, We Cried, We read the memes! #GoT #gameofthrones #gots8 #gameofthronesseason8 #demthrones

This is all Spoilers so if you haven't watched it, come back once you have! So much to digest (in no particular order):

(1) The Dragons watching Jon Snow get busy with his Aunt! If you thought it was bad enough to have a dog or cat watching you, imagine a dragon watching you get busy! Although the Dragons watching were less creepy than Tyrion right outside their door listening to them, what was that about?

(2) Tormund is alive! Although his blue eyes almost got him killed again, in what had to be the funniest scene of this episode! Please hurry up and reunite him with Brienne. (although everyone says Brienne loves Jaime, I want her with Tormund!) Don't you want just one person to look at you the way Tormund does with Brienne? (3) Is it wrong to say Theon Greyjoy finally grew a nut/pair? Oops, too soon? My bad! LOL (4) The side eye between Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen was literally EVERYTHING!

(5) Sam's face when Daenerys told him she killed his father and brother. OUCH!

(6) Cersei thinking some Elephants are going to sway things in her favor....although we must give her credit for the most quoted of the night on twitter with:

"You want a Whore, Buy One. You want a Queen, Earn Her"

(7) Bran is going to get frostbite sitting out there all day and night like that, just saying! And the 'church lady' judgmental face he has been giving everyone this episode is on point! LOL

(8) Who else jumped out their skin when the kid on the wall started screaming? Although I do love how folks are making some interesting speculations about the fire pattern and its resemblance to the Targaryen house.

(9) Jon reuniting with Arya. Third funniest moment, when he asked if she ever used 'needle', she said 'once or twice'.....Tee hee!

(10) Arya and The Hound's reunion? GULP! All the memes offering him chicken though on Twitter kept me laughing out loud.

(11) Jaime and Bran's reunion? AWKWARD! (Above: Jaime pushes Bran from the Tower in Season one) In this episode Bran tells Samwell Tarly he is waiting for an 'old friend' to arrive to Winterfell. You know what they say, 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'! Can I get a 'frenemies' up in here?

(12) Episode one of Season 8 and everyone asking "Where's Ghost?' - all we know is that Ghost is still alive, but if he will come back remains to be seen. He better not have blue eyes either!

(13) Jon and Dany riding Dragons together prompted quite a few how to train your dragon memes on twitter. and finally: Jon is king Aegon Targaryen, Sixth of his name, Protector of the Realm! There was a lot going on in this Episode, it's going to be quite a final season!

Readers: Was there a highlight of this Episode you want to talk about that is not listed above? Who do YOU think will end up on the Iron Throne? ٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙

FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine,  I am a die hard Game of Thrones Fan! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Let's Digest @GameOfThrones Season 8 Episode 1 Together Shall We? We laughed, We Cried, We read the memes! #GoT #gameofthrones #gots8 #gameofthronesseason8 #demthrones published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Let's Digest @GameOfThrones Season 8 Episode 1 Together Shall We? We laughed, We Cried, We read the memes! #GoT #gameofthrones #gots8 #gameofthronesseason8 #demthrones

This is all Spoilers so if you haven't watched it, come back once you have! So much to digest (in no particular order):

(1) The Dragons watching Jon Snow get busy with his Aunt! If you thought it was bad enough to have a dog or cat watching you, imagine a dragon watching you get busy! Although the Dragons watching were less creepy than Tyrion right outside their door listening to them, what was that about?

(2) Tormund is alive! Although his blue eyes almost got him killed again, in what had to be the funniest scene of this episode! Please hurry up and reunite him with Brienne. (although everyone says Brienne loves Jaime, I want her with Tormund!) Don't you want just one person to look at you the way Tormund does with Brienne? (3) Is it wrong to say Theon Greyjoy finally grew a nut/pair? Oops, too soon? My bad! LOL (4) The side eye between Sansa Stark and Daenerys Targaryen was literally EVERYTHING!

(5) Sam's face when Daenerys told him she killed his father and brother. OUCH!

(6) Cersei thinking some Elephants are going to sway things in her favor....although we must give her credit for the most quoted of the night on twitter with:

"You want a Whore, Buy One. You want a Queen, Earn Her"

(7) Bran is going to get frostbite sitting out there all day and night like that, just saying! And the 'church lady' judgmental face he has been giving everyone this episode is on point! LOL

(8) Who else jumped out their skin when the kid on the wall started screaming? Although I do love how folks are making some interesting speculations about the fire pattern and its resemblance to the Targaryen house.

(9) Jon reuniting with Arya. Third funniest moment, when he asked if she ever used 'needle', she said 'once or twice'.....Tee hee!

(10) Arya and The Hound's reunion? GULP! All the memes offering him chicken though on Twitter kept me laughing out loud.

(11) Jaime and Bran's reunion? AWKWARD! (Above: Jaime pushes Bran from the Tower in Season one) In this episode Bran tells Samwell Tarly he is waiting for an 'old friend' to arrive to Winterfell. You know what they say, 'keep your friends close and your enemies closer'! Can I get a 'frenemies' up in here?

(12) Episode one of Season 8 and everyone asking "Where's Ghost?' - all we know is that Ghost is still alive, but if he will come back remains to be seen. He better not have blue eyes either!

(13) Jon and Dany riding Dragons together prompted quite a few how to train your dragon memes on twitter. and finally: Jon is king Aegon Targaryen, Sixth of his name, Protector of the Realm! There was a lot going on in this Episode, it's going to be quite a final season!

Readers: Was there a highlight of this Episode you want to talk about that is not listed above? Who do YOU think will end up on the Iron Throne? ٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙

FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine,  I am a die hard Game of Thrones Fan! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

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Tie Front Shirts are IN for Spring + 3 days only! Up to 25% off SHOPBOP

Tie Front Shirts are IN for Spring + 3 days only! Up to 25% off SHOPBOP

I am going to share some DARLING tie front shirts, which you will see EVERYWHERE this spring!

But first HURRY over to the ShopBop sale (20-25% off) where you will find TONS of spring styles including ALL of the Ttie front shirts you could ever wish for! USE CODE EVENT19. Click the image below to shop all the DEALS. PSST! All the tops I feature below are in the Shopbop sale. I will note the ones I bought!

Tie Front Shirts 2019

Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom, tops I bought from this grouping are marked by *: BB Dakota Knot’s So Nice Tee*,  Beyond Yoga Brushed Up Tied Up Hoodie, Rag & Bone/Jean Tie Shirt, Generations Love Melissa Hearts Sweatshirt*, Terez Ruched Tie Front Long Sleeve Tee, Rails Thea Top*

What I like about tie front tops is the easy casual resort-like feel they add to any outfit. Can women over 45 wear tie front tops? They can be a cute distraction from your body flaws (or an emphasis) so TRY THEM ON with a critical eye. I think most tie front tops look great paired with jeans, shorts or white denim. However, don’t shy away from pairing them with really fancy sequin/metallic dresses, skirts and bottoms. This will give you a casual elegance that is hard to achieve with other tops.

Madewell Tie Front Tops for the Win this Spring 2019

Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom, tops I bought from this grouping are marked by *:  Madewell Rainbow Plaid Tie Front Shirt*, Madewell Tie Front Blouse*,  Madewell Carnival Stripe Button Down, Madewell Chambray Tie Front Shirt, Madewell Knot Front Tee*

Whether you consider the crazy fashions of the ’80s, the bopper fashions of the ’50s, or the conservative frugal ’30s you will note that tie front shirts make their appearance again and again. This style is a nod to spring, resort and all things relaxed. Join in this spring!

Psst: Don’t forget to pickup all these styles of front tie shirts at the Shopbop sale!

Ends 4/12/2019 11:59pm Eastern Time (New York) Zone

Love my selections? Check out these for spring:

 Motivational Workout Tops

Jumpsuits For Spring with Kohls

UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul 

Still Blonde After All These Years

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Tie Front Shirts are IN for Spring + 3 days only! Up to 25% off SHOPBOP

Tie Front Shirts are IN for Spring + 3 days only! Up to 25% off SHOPBOP

I am going to share some DARLING tie front shirts, which you will see EVERYWHERE this spring!

But first HURRY over to the ShopBop sale (20-25% off) where you will find TONS of spring styles including ALL of the Ttie front shirts you could ever wish for! USE CODE EVENT19. Click the image below to shop all the DEALS. PSST! All the tops I feature below are in the Shopbop sale. I will note the ones I bought!

Tie Front Shirts 2019

Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom, tops I bought from this grouping are marked by *: BB Dakota Knot’s So Nice Tee*,  Beyond Yoga Brushed Up Tied Up Hoodie, Rag & Bone/Jean Tie Shirt, Generations Love Melissa Hearts Sweatshirt*, Terez Ruched Tie Front Long Sleeve Tee, Rails Thea Top*

What I like about tie front tops is the easy casual resort-like feel they add to any outfit. Can women over 45 wear tie front tops? They can be a cute distraction from your body flaws (or an emphasis) so TRY THEM ON with a critical eye. I think most tie front tops look great paired with jeans, shorts or white denim. However, don’t shy away from pairing them with really fancy sequin/metallic dresses, skirts and bottoms. This will give you a casual elegance that is hard to achieve with other tops.

Madewell Tie Front Tops for the Win this Spring 2019

Left to Right, Top Row to Bottom, tops I bought from this grouping are marked by *:  Madewell Rainbow Plaid Tie Front Shirt*, Madewell Tie Front Blouse*,  Madewell Carnival Stripe Button Down, Madewell Chambray Tie Front Shirt, Madewell Knot Front Tee*

Whether you consider the crazy fashions of the ’80s, the bopper fashions of the ’50s, or the conservative frugal ’30s you will note that tie front shirts make their appearance again and again. This style is a nod to spring, resort and all things relaxed. Join in this spring!

Psst: Don’t forget to pickup all these styles of front tie shirts at the Shopbop sale!

Ends 4/12/2019 11:59pm Eastern Time (New York) Zone

Love my selections? Check out these for spring:

 Motivational Workout Tops

Jumpsuits For Spring with Kohls

UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul 

Still Blonde After All These Years

Tie Front Shirts are IN for Spring + 3 days only! Up to 25% off SHOPBOP published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul + $50 Giveaway

UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul + $50 Giveaway

UPF Dresses for women are the perfect clothing item for spring!

UPF Dresses for Women — Protecting your body from the sun with out sunscreen

UPF Dresses are also a necessary clothing item for the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, UPF Dresses for women are useful for cruise season, resorts, and other tropical vacations. I have an striped UPF dress by SPFaddict, I wear all year round!

What is UPF?

According to SkinCancer.org:

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for example, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin.

SPF is a more common term to measure sun protection, however, SPF is used in conjunction with sunscreens and other sun-protective products. While UPF measures the amount of sun that penetrates fabric, SPF measures the amount of time it takes sun exposed skin to start to burn.

If you want plan on protecting your body from the sun without sunscreen, then you need to buy UPF dresses that are a high UPF (15+ UPF is good, 50+ UPF is GREAT!)

The Chief Blonde’s favorite UPF Dresses for Women

  More Content to follow… The Chief Blonde Remarks: This giveaway is sponsored by me so just enter away. 

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy UPF Dresses for women on Amazon (and prevent Melanoma)

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs until April 15, 11:59 PM EST, 18 years and older, US only

THE PRIZE

One entrant will win $50 Paypal to spend on UPF Dresses for spring or anything you want!

This UPF Dresses  giveaway is exclusively hosted on our blog, so only those who enter here will win.

Be sure to return every day for all the DAILY entries

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks to The Mommy Island and the Kids did It for hosting the Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway Hop. Now that you have entered our giveaway keep hopping to all the other giveaways on these fine blogs!

  Check out of other articles on UPF and SPF coverage:

The Lens Friend, The Cool Way to Never Lose Your Glasses

Back to College with SPF Addict Sun Protective Clothing

  Still Blonde After All These Years

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UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul + $50 Giveaway

UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul + $50 Giveaway

UPF Dresses for women are the perfect clothing item for spring!

UPF Dresses for Women — Protecting your body from the sun with out sunscreen

UPF Dresses are also a necessary clothing item for the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, UPF Dresses for women are useful for cruise season, resorts, and other tropical vacations. I have an striped UPF dress by SPFaddict, I wear all year round!

What is UPF?

According to SkinCancer.org:

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for example, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin.

SPF is a more common term to measure sun protection, however, SPF is used in conjunction with sunscreens and other sun-protective products. While UPF measures the amount of sun that penetrates fabric, SPF measures the amount of time it takes sun exposed skin to start to burn.

If you want plan on protecting your body from the sun without sunscreen, then you need to buy UPF dresses that are a high UPF (15+ UPF is good, 50+ UPF is GREAT!)

The Chief Blonde’s favorite UPF Dresses for Women

  More Content to follow… The Chief Blonde Remarks: This giveaway is sponsored by me so just enter away. 

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy UPF Dresses for women on Amazon (and prevent Melanoma)

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs until April 15, 11:59 PM EST, 18 years and older, US only

THE PRIZE

One entrant will win $50 Paypal to spend on UPF Dresses for spring or anything you want!

This UPF Dresses  giveaway is exclusively hosted on our blog, so only those who enter here will win.

Be sure to return every day for all the DAILY entries

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks to The Mommy Island and the Kids did It for hosting the Rain Rain Go Away Giveaway Hop. Now that you have entered our giveaway keep hopping to all the other giveaways on these fine blogs!

  Check out of other articles on UPF and SPF coverage:

The Lens Friend, The Cool Way to Never Lose Your Glasses

Back to College with SPF Addict Sun Protective Clothing

  Still Blonde After All These Years

UPF Dresses | April Amazon Shopping Haul + $50 Giveaway published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway

UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway

UPF Hats for women are a necessary accessory for the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, UPF Hats for women are useful for cruise season, resorts, skiing,  and other tropical vacations.

UPF Hats for Women — Protecting your face and hair from the sun

What is UPF?

According to SkinCancer.org:

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for example, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin.

SPF is a more common term to measure sun protection, however, SPF is used in conjunction with sunscreens and other sun-protective products. While UPF measures the amount of sun that penetrates fabric, SPF measures the amount of time it takes sun exposed skin to start to burn.

The Chief Blonde’s favorite UPF Hats for Women

Wallaroo Hats

Wallaroo hats are the first UPF hats I ever wore. Wow, was I spoiled from there on.  Most Wallaroo hats have a UPF on of 50+ AND almost are are crushable and packable, plus there are a plethora of styles for your every outfit need. Can’t recommend this brand enough!  See our other Wallaroo articles here and here.

More suggestions to follow… The Chief Blonde Remarks: This giveaway is sponsored by me so just enter away. 

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy UPF Hats for women on Amazon (and prevent Melanoma)

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs until April 15, 11:59 PM EST, 18 years and older, US only

THE PRIZE

One entrant will win $25 Paypal to spend on UPF Hats for women or anything you want!

This UPF Hats for women giveaway is exclusively hosted on our blog, so only those who enter here will win.

Be sure to return every day for all the DAILY entries

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks to The Review Wire for hosting the Hoppy Easter Giveaway Hop. Now that you have entered our giveaway keep hopping to all the other giveaways on these fine blogs!

  Check out of other articles on UPF and SPF coverage:

The Lens Friend, The Cool Way to Never Lose Your Glasses

Back to College with SPF Addict Sun Protective Clothing

    Still Blonde After All These Years

UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway

UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway

UPF Hats for women are a necessary accessory for the spring, summer and fall. In the winter, UPF Hats for women are useful for cruise season, resorts, skiing,  and other tropical vacations.

UPF Hats for Women — Protecting your face and hair from the sun

What is UPF?

According to SkinCancer.org:

UPF stands for Ultraviolet Protection Factor. It indicates what fraction of the sun’s ultraviolet rays can penetrate the fabric. A shirt with a UPF of 50, for example, allows just 1/50th of the sun’s UV radiation to reach the skin.

SPF is a more common term to measure sun protection, however, SPF is used in conjunction with sunscreens and other sun-protective products. While UPF measures the amount of sun that penetrates fabric, SPF measures the amount of time it takes sun exposed skin to start to burn.

The Chief Blonde’s favorite UPF Hats for Women

Wallaroo Hats

Wallaroo hats are the first UPF hats I ever wore. Wow, was I spoiled from there on.  Most Wallaroo hats have a UPF on of 50+ AND almost are are crushable and packable, plus there are a plethora of styles for your every outfit need. Can’t recommend this brand enough!  See our other Wallaroo articles here and here.

More suggestions to follow… The Chief Blonde Remarks: This giveaway is sponsored by me so just enter away. 

Can’t Wait to Win it?

Buy UPF Hats for women on Amazon (and prevent Melanoma)

THE GIVEAWAY

Giveaway runs until April 15, 11:59 PM EST, 18 years and older, US only

THE PRIZE

One entrant will win $25 Paypal to spend on UPF Hats for women or anything you want!

This UPF Hats for women giveaway is exclusively hosted on our blog, so only those who enter here will win.

Be sure to return every day for all the DAILY entries

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Thanks to The Review Wire for hosting the Hoppy Easter Giveaway Hop. Now that you have entered our giveaway keep hopping to all the other giveaways on these fine blogs!

  Check out of other articles on UPF and SPF coverage:

The Lens Friend, The Cool Way to Never Lose Your Glasses

Back to College with SPF Addict Sun Protective Clothing

    Still Blonde After All These Years

UPF Hats for Women + $25 Paypal Giveaway published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Not so #WordlessWednesday - What are the signs of Spring in New York City? The Ice Cream Truck and the @NYBG Orchid Show! Sponsored by @Citi and supported by @stb_sg #plantlove

I was beginning to think the Groundhog lied and that Spring would never visit New York City, I mean we recently had SNOW!

This year is my 10 year blogaversary and my birthday is coming up in April - I am so revved up for Spring and warmer weather!

Signs of Spring are finally beginning to show here in New York City. Two solid signs of Spring in my neck of the woods are the sounds of the ice cream truck and the annual Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden.

It's a show I try hard not to miss and this year the theme is "Singapore". This is the 17th year of The New York Botanical Garden's popular orchid exhibition. It was developed in partnership with Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Botanic Gardens. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

Since I am so lucky to have The New York Botanical Gardens so close to where I live, it was much like taking a trip to Singapore without the expensive airplane tickets!

Let me take you through the highlights of the Media/Press Preview Day:

Above: Members of the Press were greeted with the most delicious Breakfast Empanadas from Empanology. I love Breakfast and I love Empanadas, this combo is definitely working for me! This nod to Puerto Rican Culture right here in the Boogie Down Bronx couldn't have made me more proud.

Above: Couldn't resist nabbing this earthy logo shot - All meat and poultry used is sourced through local farmers raising hormone and antibiotic-free animals, serving locally-sourced product and pasture-raised dairy. The New York Botanical Garden has been inviting so many interesting food vendors to their events and I am so glad that they put Empanology on my radar, I definitely have to visit them at their 2407 Third Avenue Bronx, NY location soon! 

Above: Yes, I took TWO! (In all fairness, it was one of each variety, I had to try them both out of course, it's my job as press!) They both taste as good as they look too! YUMMY! It definitely reminded me of the empanadas we would buy before hitting the beaches in Puerto Rico. This media day literally took me to two places - Puerto Rico with these empanadas and Singapore with the amazing exhibit. This is totally activating my wanderlust!

Above: The Uptown Vegan was also on deck with sweets and treats and I am a bit pleased with how this shot captures the signage against the snowy ground with the Enid Haupt Conservatory in the background! I am also experimenting with my watermark (can you see it?)

Above: The iconic Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay recreated at The New York Botanical Gardens, you know Ascending Butterfly is always looking up, instead of a boring shot from faraway just so you can see how tall it is, I wanted to shoot it from a lower perspective looking up.

Above: The Famed Arches of Singapore Botanic Gardens' National Orchid Garden are replicated to perfection in the Enid Haupt Conservatory of The New York Botanical Gardens

Above: At the Media preview we got to meet 'Awkwafina' -Vanda Awkwafina that is! A Vanda hybrid of Susan Best x Crownfox Black Forest.

"We think Awkwafina is the perfect choice because of her accomplishments in music and film as well as her prominence as a native New Yorker." ~ Marc Hachadourian, NYBG's Director of Glasshouse Horticulture and Senior Curator of Orchids

I want a flower named after me too! Come on, wouldn't an Ascending Butterfly Flower be perfect for The New York Botanical Garden?

Above: I wish my template allowed this one to be bigger, please press this photo to see it full size, the details here and drops of dew falling off the flowers and frozen in time makes this one of my favorite flower photos captured by me! And this is a compressed version of it because my blog template doesn't allow me to post RAW photo files, in RAW format this is even more stunning.

Above: Look a rare butterfly sighting! LOL You guys know I am much more comfortable behind the camera and way less comfortable in front of it, but with a backdrop like this I literally couldn't resist. (Just sad the photographer didn't nab a full length and get my cute new boots!) Spot my logo watermark?

MY TAKE:

The show runs from February 23rd through April 28, 2019 and is part of NYBG's year-long theme #plantlove featuring exhibitions, programs, and projects exploring the essential connections between plants, people and the environment.

It had actually recently snowed so my plans to wear a cute spring dress were dashed by the need to keep warm - hopefully I can hit one of the Orchid Evenings when the weather gets better and get a more dressy shot of myself with the orchids as a backdrop to all my fabulosity! :)

And no, I haven't forgotten about you butterflies. I am working on a very epic project still in stealth mode which is why this post isn't accompanied by my usual Orchid Evenings tickets giveaway, stay tuned I hope to be able to offer a giveaway before the end of this amazing exhibition, I just need some time to come up for air on what I am working on right now. Which is why I wanted to get this post up so you would add the show to your list of fun spring things to do in the city!

I take inspired photos from this show every year, and it gives me the chance to practice my photography which got re-ignited after the devastating fire I suffered last year where I lost the majority of my photos! I have to start my Photo Memories all over again, now with a much greater perspective on exactly how valuable my visual memories really are.

I took 162 photos in total, editing all that and optimizing them for my template will take awhile, so you will definitely see more floral wordless wednesdays and I will try to get as many as possible on our Instagram Feed too! If you look on my Instagram, there is a very zen video of the Three Graces Fountain inside of the Enid Haupt Conservatory at The New York Botanical Garden HERE! Now I need to follow this with a trip to both Puerto Rico and Singapore - Tourism Boards are you reading this? :)

READERS: What are the signs of spring where you are?

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FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, is an event recap, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Not so #WordlessWednesday - What are the signs of Spring in New York City? The Ice Cream Truck and the @NYBG Orchid Show! Sponsored by @Citi and supported by @stb_sg #plantlove published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Not so #WordlessWednesday - What are the signs of Spring in New York City? The Ice Cream Truck and the @NYBG Orchid Show! Sponsored by @Citi and supported by @stb_sg #plantlove

I was beginning to think the Groundhog lied and that Spring would never visit New York City, I mean we recently had SNOW!

This year is my 10 year blogaversary and my birthday is coming up in April - I am so revved up for Spring and warmer weather!

Signs of Spring are finally beginning to show here in New York City. Two solid signs of Spring in my neck of the woods are the sounds of the ice cream truck and the annual Orchid Show at New York Botanical Garden.

It's a show I try hard not to miss and this year the theme is "Singapore". This is the 17th year of The New York Botanical Garden's popular orchid exhibition. It was developed in partnership with Gardens by the Bay and Singapore Botanic Gardens. Supported by the Singapore Tourism Board.

Since I am so lucky to have The New York Botanical Gardens so close to where I live, it was much like taking a trip to Singapore without the expensive airplane tickets!

Let me take you through the highlights of the Media/Press Preview Day:

Above: Members of the Press were greeted with the most delicious Breakfast Empanadas from Empanology. I love Breakfast and I love Empanadas, this combo is definitely working for me! This nod to Puerto Rican Culture right here in the Boogie Down Bronx couldn't have made me more proud.

Above: Couldn't resist nabbing this earthy logo shot - All meat and poultry used is sourced through local farmers raising hormone and antibiotic-free animals, serving locally-sourced product and pasture-raised dairy. The New York Botanical Garden has been inviting so many interesting food vendors to their events and I am so glad that they put Empanology on my radar, I definitely have to visit them at their 2407 Third Avenue Bronx, NY location soon! 

Above: Yes, I took TWO! (In all fairness, it was one of each variety, I had to try them both out of course, it's my job as press!) They both taste as good as they look too! YUMMY! It definitely reminded me of the empanadas we would buy before hitting the beaches in Puerto Rico. This media day literally took me to two places - Puerto Rico with these empanadas and Singapore with the amazing exhibit. This is totally activating my wanderlust!

Above: The Uptown Vegan was also on deck with sweets and treats and I am a bit pleased with how this shot captures the signage against the snowy ground with the Enid Haupt Conservatory in the background! I am also experimenting with my watermark (can you see it?)

Above: The iconic Supertrees of Gardens by the Bay recreated at The New York Botanical Gardens, you know Ascending Butterfly is always looking up, instead of a boring shot from faraway just so you can see how tall it is, I wanted to shoot it from a lower perspective looking up.

Above: The Famed Arches of Singapore Botanic Gardens' National Orchid Garden are replicated to perfection in the Enid Haupt Conservatory of The New York Botanical Gardens

Above: At the Media preview we got to meet 'Awkwafina' -Vanda Awkwafina that is! A Vanda hybrid of Susan Best x Crownfox Black Forest.

"We think Awkwafina is the perfect choice because of her accomplishments in music and film as well as her prominence as a native New Yorker." ~ Marc Hachadourian, NYBG's Director of Glasshouse Horticulture and Senior Curator of Orchids

I want a flower named after me too! Come on, wouldn't an Ascending Butterfly Flower be perfect for The New York Botanical Garden?

Above: I wish my template allowed this one to be bigger, please press this photo to see it full size, the details here and drops of dew falling off the flowers and frozen in time makes this one of my favorite flower photos captured by me! And this is a compressed version of it because my blog template doesn't allow me to post RAW photo files, in RAW format this is even more stunning.

Above: Look a rare butterfly sighting! LOL You guys know I am much more comfortable behind the camera and way less comfortable in front of it, but with a backdrop like this I literally couldn't resist. (Just sad the photographer didn't nab a full length and get my cute new boots!) Spot my logo watermark?

MY TAKE:

The show runs from February 23rd through April 28, 2019 and is part of NYBG's year-long theme #plantlove featuring exhibitions, programs, and projects exploring the essential connections between plants, people and the environment.

It had actually recently snowed so my plans to wear a cute spring dress were dashed by the need to keep warm - hopefully I can hit one of the Orchid Evenings when the weather gets better and get a more dressy shot of myself with the orchids as a backdrop to all my fabulosity! :)

And no, I haven't forgotten about you butterflies. I am working on a very epic project still in stealth mode which is why this post isn't accompanied by my usual Orchid Evenings tickets giveaway, stay tuned I hope to be able to offer a giveaway before the end of this amazing exhibition, I just need some time to come up for air on what I am working on right now. Which is why I wanted to get this post up so you would add the show to your list of fun spring things to do in the city!

I take inspired photos from this show every year, and it gives me the chance to practice my photography which got re-ignited after the devastating fire I suffered last year where I lost the majority of my photos! I have to start my Photo Memories all over again, now with a much greater perspective on exactly how valuable my visual memories really are.

I took 162 photos in total, editing all that and optimizing them for my template will take awhile, so you will definitely see more floral wordless wednesdays and I will try to get as many as possible on our Instagram Feed too! If you look on my Instagram, there is a very zen video of the Three Graces Fountain inside of the Enid Haupt Conservatory at The New York Botanical Garden HERE! Now I need to follow this with a trip to both Puerto Rico and Singapore - Tourism Boards are you reading this? :)

READERS: What are the signs of spring where you are?

·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙˙·٠•●♥ Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ ♥●•●•٠·˙

FTC Disclosure: This is NOT a compensated post, is an event recap, and all opinions are 100% my own!  The love however is genuine! I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission 16 CFR, Part 255 - Guides Concerning the use of endorsements and testimonials in advertising, you may check our Giveaway and Disclosure Page for additional information regarding Ascending Butterfly Disclosure.

Not so #WordlessWednesday - What are the signs of Spring in New York City? The Ice Cream Truck and the @NYBG Orchid Show! Sponsored by @Citi and supported by @stb_sg #plantlove published first on https://vsguides.tumblr.com/

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Tips for Shopping Online Sales + ShopBop Buy More Save More Sale!

Tips for Shopping Online Sales + ShopBop Buy More Save More Sale!

The Shopbop Buy More Save More Salestarts today! I am passing along my tips for shopping online sales to help you shop. I have been in LOVE with Shopbop for quite a few years, in fact, it’s of my go-to retailers for unique designer pieces.  When they have a sale, I always pick up a few items that I have on my “Heart” list (aka. Wish List). Use code GOBIG19 to save 15% off of orders of $200+, 20% off of $500+, or 25% off of $800+ on all full-price items marked as “GOBIG19,” PSST. this sale applies to SALE items as well. HURRY!  Offer ends March 2, 11:59PM EST.

TIPS FOR SHOPPING ONLINE SALES

Jeffrey Cambell Cyrus Block Heel Mules I got these in Mustard, but I am loving the pink

Tip #1 Shop all the Colors

Love particular shoe or top? Don’t be afraid to try an alternate color if your size or color is unavailable or not on sale. You might just fall in love with something new.  Also, if the store you are shopping has free returns, you can try on the sale color, if you don’t love it–you can return it, but then you will know if the shoe fits and you can purchase the color you prefer when it goes on sale.

Club Monaco Agnes Varsity Sweater,  Bop Basics Metallic Trim Cardigan, Club Monaco Agnes Body Frame Wool Sweater, Cupcakes and Cashmere Hank Cardigan I bought two sizes in these sweaters just to be sure I got the size I need for these sweaters that I love.

Tip #2 Get Two Sizes

When you aren’t sure how a label run, get two sizes.  Shopbop and many other fine retailers have free shipping and free returns, so keep the size that fits and send the other back. If you just get the one size and you love the piece but need another size, chances aren’t it won’t be available for an exchange. Ordering two sizes now is one my BEST tips for shopping online sales. Cupcakes and Cashmere Bela Plaid Cashmere Blazer, Jeffrey Campbell Suede Flats Dusty Rose Pink, Bedhead March On Long Sleeve PJ Set (SOLD OUT, Similar)

Tip #3 Shop Your Hearts or Wish List

At Shopbop and may other stores online, you can “heart” items or “favorite” them or add them to a “wish list”.  This is super useful and one of my secret tips for shopping online sales. When a sale rolls around all you have to do is, go to your hearts and put items that qualify into your shopping bag. Remember, many items at higher end stores sell out FAST, so the quicker you get your items into the cart and paid for, the better chance you have of getting all the deals YOU want.

  Head to the ShopBop Sale. Hurry it ends March 2, 11:59 PM!

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