This task will take less than ten minutes. Go to your closet and pull five items that you haven’t worn in the past six months to a year. Put the items in a bag and put them in the back of your car or by the door so you will will take them on your way out. Drop the bag at a local clothing drop center for donation.

See how easy that wise. In 10minutes you’ve cleared out some clutter from your closet. Now when you are feeling up for it apply the same principle to other areas of your home.

Ingredients

Chocolate Cookies

• 1 cup butter, room temperature
• 1½ cups icing sugar
• 1 egg
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2½ cups flour
• ½ cup cocoa powder, sifted
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp kosher salt

Other

• 10 Ice cream cones
• Frosting
• Melted Chocolate
• Nuts and/or M&M’s

Directions

1) For the chocolate cookie dough, using an electric mixer, cream together the butter and icing sugar on medium speed until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla extract, continuing to beat until well combined. On low speed, blend in flour, cocoa powder, baking powder and salt, just until flour disappears. Using a large ice cream scoop, pack the dough in tightly, overfilling the scoop slightly, then release the cookie dough with the spring-loaded lever onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place baking sheet in the freezer for 30 minutes to freeze the dough.

2) Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350ºF. Bake cookies straight from freezer for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool completely before decorating.

3) To assemble and decorate, fill each ice cream cone with frosting and place cookies on top of the cone. The frosting will act as the glue, keeping the cookie firmly on top of the cone. Drizzle tops of each cookie with melted chocolate and sprinkle with chopped nuts, m&m’s or any decoration of your choice.

Our thoughts: This product leaves your skin feeling fresh and wonderful. Perfect for a skin pick me up as we head into spring!

• Avoid the sun during peak hours. Generally, this is between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. — regardless of season. These are prime hours for exposure to skin-damaging ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun, even on overcast days.
• Wear protective clothing.  Long sleeves, wide brimmed hat, and sunglasses.
• Use sunscreen. Liberal use of sunscreen is a key part of any program to protect yourself from the sun. Apply every day even if it is overcast. DONT FORGET TO REAPPLY.

The Sunscreens We Love:

Laroche Possay Anthelios SPF40 Sunscreen Cream: The key ingredient in this product is Mexoryl SX, this fragrance-free lotion protects longer than other broad-spectrum sunscreens that break down in the sun. The formula is also fast-absorbing, which allows you to put makeup on top without a heavy feel.

Coola Face SPF 30 Matte Finish  We love this brand because they offer a “certified organic” and matte sunscreen.  The product will naturally shield and nourish skin everyday with this antioxidant-infused, mineral matte SPF 30 sunscreen. Offering broad-spectrum UVA/UVB plus environmental protection, this light, natural cucumber scented formula gives skin an immediate line-smoothing finish.

Eminence Organics Sun Defense Minerals Easy to use, apply and carry anywhere, these natural minerals provide water-resistant SPF 30 sun protection to women and men alike. Hypoallergenic, non-clogging and excellent to use post-treatment, especially on red or blotchy skin. Darker shades can be used as a bronzer.

With a long and lean silhouette and a contemporary abstract print, the polished and chic Baker Blazer will have you feeling ready to take on the world.

Micro Tweed Jacket in Poppy $148 – JCrew

Meet your newest wardrobe workhorse: a work or weekend-perfect jacket rendered in a soft cotton-blend micro-tweed that we developed to be incredibly lightweight with a hint of flattering stretch. Tailored detailing like a close fit and a hidden two-way zip combines with the easy knit fabric to create a versatile piece we’re wearing with high heels and dresses on Monday and jeans and flats for weekend brunch.

Suede Perfecto Jacket $100 – Mango

Suede perfecto jacket with long sleeves, asymmetric zip fastening through front, three zip fastening pockets at front and snap button fastening epaulettes. Zip fastening cuffs and twin buckle fastenings on each side.