Margaritas for Memorial Day! 

"If life gives you limes, make margaritas."--Jimmy Buffet. 

The month of May is a month brimming with beautiful potential & possibilities. There are so many good things blooming, happening, & things to look forward to such as summertime, trips, ice cream, & nights well spent on the front porch.

Hopefully, at least one of your summertime nights has a margarita {virgin or alcoholic} in its itinerary.


If you're like me, you don't drink that often, but when you do, you like something that isn't full of added sugars. Instead, you opt for something that is naturally sweetened, pretty to the eye, & low on the calories.

In this post, I have collaborated with Tres Agaves Tequila & their organic margarita mixtures to bring you a strawberry margarita recipe--just in time for Memorial Day!




The recipe, provided by Tres Agaves is a little bit on the fancy side, however, they have a simpler strawberry margarita recipe on the side of their Organic Strawberry Mix that uses only the mixture, tequila, & fresh lime! 

The Tres Agaves Tequila is a bit legendary--from Tequila, Jalisco Mexico & is 100% de agave tequila.

Possibly the best part {what makes this margarita healthy} is their USDA certified organic mixes.  In the Tres Agaves mixtures, you won't sip on artificial flavors/colors {no high-fructose corn-syrup} but only fresh ingredients--yes, the mixes are also gluten-free. 

Okay, let's get to the good stuff--here is how to make  Strawberry Margaritas  also known as:

"Tres Strawberrita"

Recipe via Tres Agaves

& Not photographed, but Tres Agaves has also provided a refreshing Ginger Con Heilo Margarita Recipe

Ginger Con Hielo Margarita

Tres Agaves Margarita Mix {to fill ice cube tray}

2 parts Tres Agaves Reposado Tequila 

¼ parts Triple Sec

Candied Ginger


For the ice cube, mix together Triple Sec and Margarita Mix. Pour into king ice-cube tray and place piece of candied ginger in liquid. Freeze overnight. For preparing the cocktail, pour two parts of Reposado tequila over large ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with lime twist.


Be sure to follow me on Instagram as I share behind-the-scenes! @Katelynchef  

Kamp Katelyn: Summer Accessory Trend Preview 

Hi-ya, scouts! Welcome to Kamp Katelyn where there's an emphasis on creativity, playfulness, & summer activities like friendship bracelet making as well as anklet crafting.

I joke, but seriously, many of the summer 2019 fashion accessory trends remind me a bit of camp {okay, maybe the retro camp Kennedy summer days on the East  Coast & a hint of Lindsay Lohan's Parent Trap}

In this post, I want to preview three of my top summer accessory trend must-haves. In my opinion, each pick is a bit of a throw-back & I am not mad about it. All except for the first, are things I used to love to wear/collect growing up.

Summer Accessories Are:

• Lucite/Acrylic Accessories 
• Shell Accessories 
• Crochet/ Knit Accessories 

Lucite/Acrylic 

I am also loving anklets!

Eyeglass/Sunglass Info:

Shell Accessories 

Turquoise is also on my radar!

Crochet & Knit Wear

Summer Is Coming! Get Moving: Pet Health With Pet Naturals of Vermont

I'll never forget the day we rescued Riley. & when I say 'rescue' I truly meant the literal sense!
Riley was seized at the age of four months alongside 104 {ish} other small breed dogs from a home-operated puppy mill.  This occurred during the coldest January {2015} on record & the dogs were all taken to local animal charities to be evaluated.

The state & health varied for each seized dog as age had a lot to do with their conditions. Due to the poor breeding environment, constant caged-living, & terrible cleanliness issues all dogs have bad dental history {genes} as well as possible joint health issues.

Pet Naturals of Vermont Hip + Joint

Riley has luxating patella which is basically, floating knees! It doesn't give him daily discomfort, but we as pet parents have to be very careful of his little joints & legs. From being born in a cage, Riley is bow-legged in the front, but he functions as any happy-go-lucky dog would.

This is why I am happy to partner with Pet Naturals of Vermont. Their Hip +Joint Chews help manage dog joint health. Essentially, I start Riley's day off with two chew {it looks like a little soft treat}. The chews have 6 beneficial ingredients; Glucosamine HCI, Methylsulfonylmethane MSM, Perna canaliculus {Green-Lipped Mussel}, Chondroitin Sulfate {Porcine}, Ascorbic Acid {Vitamin C}, Manganese {Mn Proteinate}.

I purchase these chews at Walmart & Walmart.com. As a good dog mother, I look for all things made in the USA which Pet Naturals of Vermont are manufactured in the United States. They are great for dogs of all sizes & breeds!

With summer nearly here, Riley & I will be going for more walks & enjoying our outdoor playtime. I'll be at ease knowing he has some extra supplements protecting his joint health.

The Calm Before Summer: Pet Health with Pet Naturals of Vermont 

Who has seen {or read the book} A Dog's Purpose? I have to admit, I cried my way through the entire movie a few years back as the story follows one dog's soul as he lives his best life with a young boy through the boy's adolescence. Mid-way through, the faithful dog passes away when the boy comes of college-age.

The journey of that particular dog doesn't die there, the spirit/soul of the dog is reborn multiple times as a different breed of a dog serving a purpose to each person who comes to love & care for him. Until his last reincarnation when the dog finds his way back to the boy {now fully grown/middle-aged man}.

The tears really start to roll when the man realizes it is his old friend reincarnated as a different dog.



The reason why I mention this movie & story of pet reincarnation is because I have experienced this {as of late} with my dog, Bentley, a four-year-old Bichon-Yorkie mix.

It is my {& my family} true feeling that Bentley is our beloved Yorkie-Poo mix, Cocoa who passed away in January of 2015 at the age of 16.5. We adopted Bentley in January of 2016. 

She was black & silver coated & he is white & tan, but the resemblance {face, snout, eyes, long legs, & fur texture} is very similar. Their personalities mirror each other too.

Cocoa was a very sweet but high-strung/nervous dog. That was just her personality. Bentley is more of the same--very sweet, but high-strung. New people, mail, walkers, quick movements, & just daily life situations have him on edge. Don't even get me started on boxes!

Of course, having a high-anxiety pet is hard on the owner, but seeing the stress that the anxiety puts on your fur-kid is harder.

Calming/Pet Naturals of Vermont

This is why I am happy to partner with Pet Naturals of Vermont. Their Calming chews help manage everyday stress. Essentially, I start Bentley's day with one calming chew that is composed of Thiamine (Vitamin B1), Colostrum Calming Complex Bioptide Blend, & L-Theanine. I pick up these Chews at Walmart & Walmart.com     

Since Bentley is only 12 lbs, I give him one daily chew, but dogs over 50 lbs are to have two chews per day. As a good dog mother, I look for all things made in the USA which Pet Naturals of Vermont are manufactured in the United States. Alongside the product does not include any wheat, corn, nor artificial ingredients.

One calming chew a-day takes the edge off of Bentley's stress & helps alleviate my worries as a loving dog mom. Plus, there is a money-back guarantee if you are unsatisfied.

Must Love Clogs: Warm Weather Clog Roundup 

Clogs. They often get a bad reputation whether the fashion-focused folks are just too above to give clogs a second glance or the European-esque shoes get tossed into the funky meets frumpy section of the fashion pyramid.

Let me tell you something--clogs are back! But if you ever met me in IRL, you'd know they never really went anywhere--you're just catching up 😘

Ciao!

When it comes to footwear {shoes} I have always been a bit of a free-spirit. I loved Crocs since it was uncool to do so--years later. My first {real} pair of Crocs were a purple pair & I still have them!

Fast forward to current fashion-times & fashion houses such as Balenciaga created $400-500.00 Crocs. Today, Gen-Z trendsetters are bringing Crocs back to the streets rocking the basic white & black lightweight clogs. Don't believe me? Check-out the Urban Outfitters' site.

I have a pair of flower painted Birkenstocks that I break out every spring & I love the BOHO-free-spirit energy they have--I just think clogs {in-general} have so much personality & they are functional.

Shop the Graphic 

1. Emily Sandle MIA {Nordstorm} Shop Here

2. Sandgrens Swedish Wood Clogs, Victoria {Amazon} Shop Here 

3. High Wood Rose Gold Clog {Lotta from Stockholm/Amazon} Shop Here 

4. Swedish Hashbeens, Preppy Debutant Clog {Anthropologie} Shop Here 

5. Crocband, Platform Croc {Crocs} Shop Here 

Lotta From Stockholm Rose Gold Clogs {c/o}

Shop the Graphic & Additional Clog Favorites

Today, clogs are glam too--brands such as Free People & Lotta from Stockholm have dressy clogs that are perfect for date night as well as flower market errands. It's not hard to see why clogs are having a moment & I am so on board.

If you question the clogs' comfort, I find the Crocbands, Platform Crocs, & my rose gold Lotta clogs to be extremely comfortable--clogs in general, have a reputation of being comfortable. 

#BenditLikeTezza

How-to Style Clogs:

This spring & summer, I am styling my clogs with casual-everyday jumpers, linen dresses, bucket hats, crochet shorts, & lots of ankle bracelets as well as scrunchies {why not?!}  When I slip into a pair of clogs {& platform Crocs} it's all about an easy-breezy-care-free-attitude.

So, your outfit should be so too--loose, fun, & effortless.



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