Taking part in the program is easy - the list of products is available on www.stockingspree.com, so you can check out the participating products before you head to Publix. Make your list, purchase $50 worth of participating products. When you get home, take a photo of your receipt, log into the site and upload the photo of your receipt - I did it in under 5 minutes! Once your receipt is reviewed, you will be able to claim your $10 Publix gift card. You can opt for a physical gift card, which will be mailed to you, or a digital gift card that will be applied to your Publix Digital Wallet. ​

See StockingSpree.com for a full list of participating products and to upload your receipts. Don’t miss out on this awesome chance to be rewarded for your Publix purchases! 

Xoxo, 

Jenise

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I often get asked where I buy my clothes, and while I do get some things from Target, Old Navy, Ann Taylor, and even Amazon, there are a couple of boutiques in Miami that I shop from very regularly. Have you shopped at any of these local boutiques? What are some of your favorites? 

Aria Rose
I shop here for flirty, feminine looks for all kinds of events. 

Habit
I shop here for effortlessly chic and casual looks. The owner, Kristi, is a mom and she understands the need for comfort and looking cute on a day-to-day basis. (My white tee in the photo at the top of this post is from Habit.)

FH Fashion House
I shop here for date night looks and statement pieces. Most of my statement tops with big sleeves are from Fashion House!

Meet Lala
For all my curvy girls, Meet Lala has you covered with very cute looks!

xoxo, 

​Jenise

I just finished up my shopping for the kids' Easter baskets today, and I thought I'd share some of the things I'm including and a couple of others that I thought might be a cute fit for others' baskets. Check them out below, and for more ideas, check out my Amazon list! 

To keep the real reason for Easter at the forefront always, I like to include something that will help the kids grow in their faith. These Mass parts cards help kids understand the order of the mass and anticipate what is coming next. With colorful drawings and color-coded for the parts of the mass, I have a feeling they will really help keep the kids engaged during mass. 

A craft like this from Sew Sweet Crafts for older kids or some kind of activity like a sensory bin like these from Rooted Sensory for younger children. 

Swimsuits are always included in our kids' Easter baskets because they typically are in need of new ones by the time Easter rolls around! I love these from Lotus & Sun for younger kids.  

I always try to include some outdoor activities like bubbles and sidewalk chalk. 

Something soft and cuddly like these personalized bunnies from GT Stitchery. 

What is something you like to include in your kids' Easter baskets? Let me know below! 

xoxo, 

​Jenise

For more ideas, check out my Amazon List! 

Can you believe Valentine's Day is this Sunday already? Eddie and I seldom go out on Valentine's Day, and this year we have even less reason to. Because this year presents different challenges than usual, and because it's a Sunday, we'll likely be celebrating with the kids at home. I'm dropping a few ideas here that you can adapt to your situation and still enjoy Valentine's Day! 

Set your table, make a beautiful breakfast board, and let everyone dig in. Don't forget the mimosas for the parents! There are also a few restaurants doing special Valentine Brunch specials, so look them up and help support your local small businesses!

They've got a "pizza" your heart, so show them with this adorable pizza setup! You can also buy all the ingredients and make it an activity by making the pizzas together!

One of Caleb's favorite things to do is have family movie night. This is a great option! Some movies to consider: Beauty & the Beast, Gnomeo & Juliet, The Little Rascals, Disney/Pixar's UP, The Princess Diaries, Trolls, The Little Prince (Netflix), Princess & The Frog, Over the Moon (Netflix). Set up a snack board, pop some popcorn, and snuggle up on the sofa! 

Pack up a picnic and head to a park or the beach or your yard! If you're somewhere where that isn't really possible, set up in your living room!  Eddie and I love picking up stone crabs and a few sides from the deli counter. Pack some sparkling cider for the kids and some wine for yourself, and make an afternoon out of it. Pick up some Pudding Parlor Red Velvet Pudding, Bakey Key Lime Pies, or a smash cake from Divine Sweets & Vicky Bakery. 

Order in and plate your food, cook yourselves, set your table, turn off the TV, and turn on some smooth music. Give yourselves the full restaurant experience without having to leave the house! Bonus points if you can send the kids to the grandparents house - if not, eat once they go to bed! Check out my table setting below - the placemats are from Chic Tables, the napkin rings are from Plume. 

Look up a tutorial on making a cocktail, or making a craft. Sign up for a virtual class to paint at home, do a workout together, or make a meal you've never made before! Virtual wine tastings can be lots of fun, too. Make it a group activity and get some friends to sign up with you. 

I asked for ideas on Instagram and you delivered! 

• "Family backyard picnic with cute kid desserts." @mrskb26
• "Hire a chef to make dinner for 2. Leave kids with grandparents LOL" @roxanainfanteariza
• "Outdoor dinner at one of the restaurants at Merrick Park." @jmunee12
• "We never go out on Valentine's Day instead we treat ourselves to stone crabs at home!" @itscynthiann
• "Schnebly's [winery] has movies on the lawn." @angelicanoelle12
• "Make pizzas at home." @lvgonz

I hope this helps you come up with a fun idea for Valentine's Day this year! If you have more ideas, send them in and I'll add it above!

xoxo, 

​Jenise

In July 1714, a young girl named Addie makes a deal with the devil in a moment of desperation. She asks for freedom, and is given the gift of living forever - however, nobody remembers her. As soon as she is out of their line of sight, or a door closes, they forget that she existed.

Addie learns over three centuries that while she may not be remembered, there are still ways in which she can leave her mark on the world. Her face is interpreted by artists throughout time, and songs are composed about her. 

But everything changes when after 300 years, a boy in a bookstore remembers her name.

I enjoyed The Invisible Life of Addie La Rue by V.E. Schwab, but I was sort of left deflated at the end. I felt like in all her years, Addie never learned the big lessons. She floated around like a teenager for 300 years. But reading about what it felt like to not be remembered was jarring. I couldn't even wrap my head around the idea. Every time she realized she was going to be forgotten, my heart broke for her. The book is popular, and I understand why. The premise of living forever is something we have all thought about at one point or another I'm sure. The storytelling is well done, and it kept me captivated, although the beginning was a little slow for me. Overall, it was a book I enjoyed. 

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