Saturdays At Shop This ~

( Via Megan Hess )

I am glad it's Saturday, aren't you? It's not that I get to relax this weekend. I will happily be readying my home for the arrival of Miss Shop This on Thursday. Oh happy day! I had a good week and hope you did, too. Here's to an even better week ahead. Today I am sharing a few things that I didn't get to tell you about earlier.

Yesterday began Fragrance Week, at least at Saks. See what's new and fresh for Spring. I especially loved these chic leather atomizers. 

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Speaking of gifts, If you missed it, I did a Gift edit for All Kinds Of Moms this week. See it HERE
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There are lots of Spring Sales going on. I listed 12 HERE. A few more have popped up like First Call at Neiman Marcus, A Private Sale (that's great) at Mark and Graham, and Save 18% sitewide at one of my fave online stores, AHAlife
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I picked up 2 new affiliates this week: Donna Morgan, a place to find affordable dresses for everyday, weddings and special occasions. Lulu & Georgia, a fun website for modern home accessories and gifts. 
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If you can't have too much bling, these bejeweled shoes and sandals are made for you. Best yet, they are all on Sale at Last Call By Neiman Marcus
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 I'm in love with the Kumi KooKoon Silk Bedding Sale at One Kings Lane! You know they say that sleeping on a silk pillowcase, keeps the wrinkles away.
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You won't want to miss the Beauty With Benefits presentation at QVC. They will be donating 80% of the purchase price of a chic collection of donated cosmetics and skincare to support Cancer and Careers. You'll get a free gift, too! Read about it and shop HERE

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Favorite find of the week: Kelly Wearstler's new limited notebooks. They are beautiful, made in Nepal, and make a fabulous gift. Find them on her website by clicking here and typing notebook in the search box.
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As I tie up loose ends for the week, I leave you with this fun video from Neiman Marcus and Aquazzura: How to Tie Your Designer Shoes. With the styles this season, we may need to polish up our skills. 

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Foodie Friday: Fabulous Fiesta Worthy Recipes

Foodie Friday couldn't come fast enough for me. Cinco De Mayo happens in a week, and I'm having VIP guests! So this recipe roundup is personal, but I know you will find something that spices up your own celebration. Mix a margarita and think guacamole like you've never had before, Churro Milkshakes with Dulce de Leche & much more!

Homemade Skinny Margaritas
To me, the "skinny" way is the only way that I will ever have a margarita again. So fresh and light. In this recipe, the tequila is the star and not some sugary mix with chemicals. These are perfect!
Julie Banner  

Blackened Salmon Tacos
I am making these this week. The recipe promises some smoky char, tangy vinegar, and creamy brightness that is all wrapped up in a blue corn tortilla. What a beautiful bite!
Running To The Kitchen 

Homemade Tamales Three Ways
1) Green Chile with Corn and Queso Fresco Cheese, 2) Shredded Sweet Pork, and 3) Shredded Chicken with Adobo Sauce. Sounds like a party to me!
A Food Lovers Life 

Glazed Churros
The quintessential Mexican dessert is updated with a flavorful glaze. It's a fun spin on the classic. Get the kids to help!
Better Homes and Garden 

Guaca Mary Cocktail
I just loved the name of this creative cocktail. As the name hints, it is made with avocados, your choice of tequila or vodka, coconut milk and all kinds of veggies. Consider it a boozy smoothie. That's one way to get your greens!
This Mama Cooks

Steak Fajitas with Chimichurri and Cucumber Salsa

Have you tried Chimichurri yet? It's one of my new favorite things. It's a bit like pesto without the cheese. I use much less olive oil to make it lighter. This recipe just has fiesta written all over it. 
Half Baked Harvest 

Caramelized Pineapple, Bacon And Goat Cheese Guacamole
Just when I thought guac couldn't get any better......
How Sweet Eats

Roasted Corn Skillet Queso Fundido

This recipe is guaranteed to be completely different than any queso you have ever tasted. 

Waiting On Martha

Coco Margaritas

Okay, these are not as guilt free as a skinny margarita, but I have to say that I want one, NOW!
How Sweet Eats  

Butternut Squash Black Bean Enchiladas
This recipe is said to be simple, healthy, hearty, flavorful, smoky, spicy and downright delicious!
Minimalist Baker  

Margarita Bars
Your favorite lemon bars just got an upgrade for Cinco De Mayo. Yes, tequila is involved!
The Baker Chick 

Strawberry Mojito
Okay so, a Mojito is traditionally a Cuban cocktail. Since Cuba and Mexico are both in the Latin America family, I have included this delicious drink in the mix. Cheers!
White On Rice Couple 

Grapefruit Granité with Mangoes and White Rum Mojito 
Looking for a pretty but light dessert after your fiesta? This is it. It also plays double duty as an after dinner drink! 
Food and Wine   

Slow Roasted Pork Carnitas
I have never had carnitas before. The pork gets slow cooked in coca cola for two to three hours. I can imagine what the sugar in the cola does for flavor and caramelization. Oh my!
Half Baked Harvest 

Beer Battered Fish Tacos with Slaw and Chipotle Aioli
Beer battered anything is really delicious. Add honey and mayo and I am one happy girl. This recipe is worth going off "the program" for one night.
The Every Girl  

Crock Pot Black Bean Soup
{ Gluten Free & Vegetarian }
One of my favorite things, and I haven't had it in years. With the convenience of the slow cooker, the smokiness from the chipotle pepper, combined with the cumin and garlic, this is one easy recipe.
Joyful Healthy Eats 

 Grilled Romaine, Prawn, Avocado and Nectarine Salad with Jalapeno Honey Vinaigrette 

This dish gets fresh pops of flavor from nectarines and avocado. It is almost too beautiful to eat!

Heather Christo 

Taco Soup {Gluten Free}
This sounds like a bowl of healthy comfort. Those good looking chips? They are Trader Joe's and are organic with quinoa and chia seeds in them.
Lauren Kelly Nutrition 

Loaded Nacho Grilled Cheese
Brought back by special request by Mr. Shop This. Cinco De Mayo or not, this recipe is a keeper.
Shop This  

Mango Salsa
A super easy recipe to make. A fruit salsa comes in handy for more than Mexican food, too. I love it with seafood. This is a must try!
Gimme Some Oven  

Churro Milkshakes with Dulce de Leche
Churros dipped in a milkshake? Yes! This recipe literally has me drooling. Oh, and it is an adult beverage, as it calls for rum or tequila. Ole!
Half Baked Harvest  

Spiced Crab Tacos
"Chef Michael Psilakis’s bright, fresh crab tacos incorporate traditional Latin ingredients and a hit of Asian chile sauce."
Food and Wine 

Mexican Dessert Crepes
{ Gluten Free }
Cinnamon sugar and caramelized apples fill this dinner party worthy dessert. It's all topped off with a Mexican chocolate drizzle. Perfect!
Healthy Recipe Ectasy 

Spicy Shrimp Tacos

These terrific tacos are topped with a sour cream and cilantro sauce which balances the heat of the shrimp.
Gimme Delicious

~ Special Ingredients ~

Mole Trifecta: Fire-Roasted Green, Smoked Oaxacan, Dried Chilaca Red

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DIY Tortilla Kit with Mexican Chiles

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Made in Mexico Ancho Chile

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Taza Mexican Chocolate

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Spring Sale Shopping: 12 Sales You Don't Want To Miss

Spending a good part of my days shopping for others, I know about most of the sales even before they happen. In fact, as I am typing, I just received an alert that a sneak peek of Proenza Schouler's Sale at Gilt is available now at 10PM.  So every once in a while I like to share the savings with you all. Don't forget, no one loves a sale better than Mom. Find something for her and make her proud!

 Sitewide Savings at Amrita Singh

Treat Mom or yourself to a little arm candy, necklaces, earrings and more. Everything is 50% off with Code: MOMDAY. Ends 5/8

Amrita Singh

Showers To Flowers Sale

50% Off Fresh Picks and Select Full Priced Items. Sale Ends Monday,

Ann Taylor

40% Off Full Priced Merchandise
Stock up on Summer styles for men and women. Save 40% on Full Priced items. Code BRSAVE. Ends 4/30.
Banana Republic 

Shirt Sale At Brooks Brothers
Time to stock up and save on both Men's and Women's shirts. Buy two and Save 20%. Buy four or more and Save 30%. 
Brooks Brothers 

Savings Are Sweet At Dylans Candy Bar

20% Off Any Order Code: SPRINGSALE Ends 4/30.

25% Off the Mother's Day Collection. Code: SWEETMOM Ends 5/8. Free Shipping on Orders $25+ Code: SHIPSAVINGS Ends 5/31

Dylans Candy bar

Limited Time Savings

$25 Off $150, $50 Off $250, $100 Off Every $400 Full-Price Order. Free Shipping too!

Henri Bendel 

Macy's Friends & Family Sale
Take an Extra 25% Off on designers that rarely go on sale. Code: FRIEND. Ends Monday. Click for exclusions and details
Macys
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(via Nordstrom Instagram)
Just Do It! Hit The Gym
Do good. Look good. Find over 3300 head to toe styles now on sale.
Nike

Save 40% At Nordstroms
Shop new additions from your favorite designers, like this great Burberry dress.
Nordstrom 

Save Up To $250 At Saks
Shop fast, as this deal ends tonight. Code: SPEND2GET Click for details.
Saks Fifth Avenue

20% Off Apparel
Save 2o% on the Spring Apparel Collection Code: FASHIONUPDATE  Ends: 4/28.  If you love Shirt Dresses, Tapered Ankle Pants, and Pareos, you will love their chic and classic collection.
Serena and Lily

The Lots For Less Event: Up To 30% Off
Save on Furniture, Rugs, Bedding, Entertaining Essentials and more. Shop quickly as the sale is on for only a limited time.
West Elm

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Gift Ideas For All Kinds Of Moms

It's time to treat the women in your life that you love and admire. May 8th will be here before you know it. Because Moms come in all types, this gift guide features a little something for everyone. From an unbelievable shopping experience in NYC for the fashion forward Mom, a herb growing kit for Moms that enjoy a crafted cocktail, and a metallic jump rope that gives you data, you'll find inspiration for every budget. She'll love you no matter what you get, you might as well make it great!



~ The Glam Mom ~ 

Verona Tassel Drops
Lightweight earrings that make a big statement.
Bauble Bar 

Metallic Gold UV Umbrella

Rain or shine, this is the gold standard in all weather accessories. Mom will feel like a million bucks!

Uncommon Goods

Lulu Frost Plaza Collection

Few places are more glam than NYC. This chic collection of necklaces and bracelets have been made with the original font of the iconic Plaza hotel. Tell her she is your #1 Mom or do it up in her initials or lucky number. 

Lulu Frost

Phoenix Luxury Gift Set
Here's a gift of everyday luxury. A glam mom loves to primp, puff, and glow at all times.
AHAlife  

Stelle Audio Go Go Speaker
Glam to go. Mom will enjoy the sound of music anywhere she pleases - in the garden, in the bubble bath, on the beach, at her desk, while biking, and during cocktails on the patio. Bluetooth, wireless and water resistant. Also available in black, blue and gold.
Neiman Marcus   

S'Well Rose Gold Reusable Water Bottle
For moms who do everything with style, including staying healthy. I have sworn off plastic bottles, and would love this.
Neiman Marcus

~ The Mom Who Has Everything ~

Neiman Marcus has everything this mom would ever need. If you are stumped, this is a great idea for Mom's that might be difficult to buy for. May be redeemed online, in store or by phone.
Neiman Marcus 

Mother's Day Private Shopping Date At Milly Boutique 
For haute moms. Thank her for inheriting her chic sense of style! What a wonderful bonding experience for Mom and daughter or wife and husband. This outing includes light bites, refreshments, Private shopping with Milly stylists, 15% discount and a $500 Gift Card for Mom.  A portion of this experience goes to an important charity. Takes place at the NYC or East Hampton boutiques. Yes please!
IfOnly 

Constellation Chocolate Collection
Because she is so sweet, or at the least has a sweet tooth! 21 Pieces from 21 of the Best Chefs in America. From "Michael Mina’s caramel flecked with Maldon sea salt to Traci Des Jardins' exquisitely smooth dark truffle made with single origin cacao," this is an gourmet dining experience in every bite!
IfOnly  

Give Mom The Experience Of Her Life
Give Mom an experience as unique as she is. I love this website. You shop by City or wherever Mom is. We're talking Food Tours in Brooklyn, Chicago Pizza Tour, Golf Lessons, Phone Astrology Readings and so much more.  What fun!
Cloud Nine Living
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~ The Expecting Mom ~

Expecting You - A Keepsake Pregnancy Journal

Not only a thoughtful gift for the Mom to be, but the little person she is expecting will cherish this forever.

Uncommon Goods

Erbaviva - Mommy Essentials Gift Box

The expecting Mom needs some pampering! This set is organic goodness in a box. It will nurture her beautiful body and soul!

Beautyhabit

Baby's First Book

One of the finest baby books anywhere. Handmade, thoughtful and lovely. Since they are made to order, it may come just a tad late. That's okay, an expecting Mommy has patience and a few months!
Rag and Bone Bindery at Etsy

~ The Globe Trotting Mom ~

Python Embossed Leather Bags
The Teddy Tote. My perfect carry on bag. Pick Mom's fave color and personalize it for free this week. If she likes a good clutch, there is plenty to choose for her here, too.
Gigi New York

Deux Lux Passport Cases
Send mom off with style! These are faux but fabulous and very affordable.
Shopbop  or  Nordstrom or  Amazon

Coco Mademoiselle Travel Spray Set - Limited Edition
This is hard to find, and Mom will love you for doing the hunt. It's a fabulous fragrance (my fave) with a feminine and fresh scent. Better yet, there's a bottle for home and another one for on the road or in the air.
Neiman Marcus 

Samantha Brown Classic Collection Underseater

Designed by travel Guru, Samantha Brown, this set will get her thru the airport in style. The entire collection travels well.
HSN

~ The Entertaining Mom ~ 

Setting To Impress
Her skills are golden and her table should reflect that. CB2 has the gold goods at affordable prices.
Gold Stipple Bowls   Gold Flatware    Dinnerware

Cocktail Herbs Grow Kit
Everything Mom needs to get her patio garden growing including the soil! A fab find to give to Mom or any cocktail party hostess.  P.S. This ships free.
Shop Terrain  

  Sabre Glitter Salad Servers

She'll be the hostess with the mostess while she stylishly serves up the salad.

Zhush

Heart Pie Server
Because everything that comes out of her kitchen is made with love.....
Food52

~ The Sentimental Mom ~ 

Lush Blossoms: Linen Acrylic Photo Blocks
Photos get an extra dimension of style. Love this idea for Grand Moms!
Tiny Prints  

Kate Spade Dipped Initial Journal
Buy these for your Mom and every woman in your life. It's less than $20 and will be worth a good deal more, as journaling is very therapeutic for the soul. 
Nordstrom      

Super Mom Tee
Most Moms are. I mean, they have to have super powers to deal with the likes of us! Let her know what you think. She'll probably be too humble to wear it out and about, but she will feel super at home while rocking it proudly.
Boston Proper

Love Box 
A little love goes a long way, especially when done in marble and brass. Mom will undoubtedly fill it with love and all of her special trinkets.
West Elm 

~ The Active Mom ~ 

Smart Rope LED-Embedded Jump Rope
A genius gadget that will keep her motivated and syncs to her mobile apps. It also keeping track of calories burned, workout duration and more.
AHAlife  

Colorblock Warm Up Set
Mom will put this on for her morning walk, and theen run all of her errands and babysits for you. 
Boston Proper 

Tory Burch Fitbit Bracelets
Time to add some style to Mom's active day. Upgrade her basic band bracelet to one of these super stylish wrap styles in leather. If she prefers metal, there are styles in gold and silver, too. Best yet, they are all on Sale at...
Saks Fifth Avenue
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