Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was just what I needed, low key and lots of time with my babies. I've been talking a lot recently over on my Instagram page about how I've been feeling off and struggling a little bit with balance. Happy to report that I'm feeling a little better and ready to get into ALLLL of the holiday craziness. I did a little online browsing this weekend, because you know shopping is good for the soul, Haha. So, I started putting together some holiday gift guides, today is all about the Mamas. Since everyone love Amazon I put together a whole guide of Amazon Gifts for Moms! Shop Amazon Gifts For Moms _____ SHOP THE GIFTS _____ Click on any image below to shop ... read more
Best Sweaters Under $30
Happy Friday! I can’t tell you how excited I am for the weekend. I'm still battling a cold and getting my voice back. I've also been working hard on getting Aria's birthday party all planned, which is coming up in a couple of weeks. And, really have just been slaving away all week. I'm SOOO ready for the weekend! It's been starting to get really cold around here, we've even already had some snow. So I've been bundling up and wearing all the cozy sweaters. I just love sweaters, but they can often be pretty pricey. I will splurge on a couple every now and again, like this one from Free People. But for the most part, I tend to stick to those $30 and under. Mostly because I wear them for the ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: How To Wear Bright Colors In Winter
https://youtu.be/vqgWd_R5XGE I don't know about you, but Winter weather has some serious affect on my mood. During those cold Winter months I often feel blah, moody and even a little depressed. I love Winter fashion, but I despise being cold. Being cold always puts me in the worst mood. But wearing cheerful and bright colors in Winter definitely helps boost energy and mood. With that said, so many people gravitate to darks colors because they're just so easy. But, really colors and bright prints can be easy too. You can wear bright colors from anything casual with leggings, to dressing it up with jeans and boots. You can mix and match your sweaters or pullovers to maximize them and get ... read more
October’s Top Fall Selling Fall Items and Most Read Blog Posts
Happy Monday! I love Mondays because it's the start of a new week. It means I can set new goals and work towards them. It's like you've been recharged over the weekend and you get to start over. Anyways, I was looking into some analytics and thought I'd share October's top selling Fall items and most read blog posts. I have done a few of these post and it seems to go over pretty well. Plus I love looking into my analytics and seeing what you girls are loving. And honestly, last month you all LOVED Walmart and Amazon! But let’s face it, who doesn’t. They're easy, fast and everything is almost always cheaper. And if you are new around here, then you’ll quickly learn that I am always a girl ... read more
How To Update And Elevate Your Look: 3 Trench Coat Outfits
It's official, I have a candy and sweets hangover after last night's Halloween festivities. And I'm sure I'm not the only one. It's one of those days when putting something, anything cute seems impossible. But, that's what I'm here for. I'm here to help make style easy, obtainable and simple. My big style tip today to elevate your look this Fall and Winter is as easy as adding one accessory. Throw on a trench coat. Whether it's over a cute dress because you're headed to work, or over your sweats while running errands. It instantly makes your look put together and chic. There's something about a trench coat that just changes the whole vibe of what you wear underneath it. I'm sharing three ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: 13 Simple Winter Outfits
https://youtu.be/fQnLJp35zdc Well, it's officially COLD and I am not so happy about it. Me and super cold weather are not friends, however I do love layering up, wearing jackets and being warm in all the cozy things. I love sweaters, boots and jackets. I have a thing for jackets. Anyway, I thought I'd kick off our first cold week of Fall/Winter with 13 simple Winter outfits. Being warm and cozy doesn't mean you have to sacrifice style. There's a way to layer and style these in order to still look put together. One of things I always say is it's not that you wear leggings everyday...It's really about how you style them that makes the difference. My other favorite tip to pull together your ... read more
Tips and Tricks for a Fun and Safe Halloween
Halloween is such a fun holiday. I remember as a kid we would run from house to house getting as much candy as we could. In Kansas City it's often cool and even rainy. On those nights my dad would take out the seat in our van and drive us from street to street. It was so much fun running around with friends, laughing and being silly. One thing was for sure, my parents always made sure that we had a fun and safe Halloween night. I can remember my parents always reviewing a few rules with us. Like staying in groups, don't go in houses and using the sidewalks to name a few. So as we head into Halloween celebrations starting this week through the holiday, I thought I'd share some tips and ... read more
Best Hats For Fall and Winter
If you've been following me for a while, then you know I'm a hat girl through and through. You can find me in a hat most days of the week. Anything from a baseball cap and straw hats for Spring and Summer. Then once the weather cools down, I'll loose the straw hat and mix in beanies and fedora/wide-brim hats. So I'm excited to share the best hats for Fall and Winter with you. [Related: 10 Simple Mom Life Outfits] Why do I love hots? Hats polish off a look, but also help allow you to get more days in without washing your hair. As a Mama this is key. I just don't have the time or patients to wash and dry my hair all the time, plus it's actually healthier for your hair to to only wash it 1-2 ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: 13 Ways to Style Your Spanx Faux Leather Leggings
https://youtu.be/o-BXhkOrSMI Ok, so I know the Spanx faux leather leggings aren't a new thing. In fact, everyone always talk about them, and rightfully so. They really are worth the hype. I found them about 4 or more years ago and have been in love with them ever since. I would say this is the only legging I would splurge on because I love their look, but mostly because they HOLD ME IN! [Related: Floral Sleeve Tee + Midweek Inspo Link Up] And when I say hold me in, it's like no other legging I've ever experienced. As a mom of two, I definitely need that that hold in effect. Not to mention, I love that it's not just hold in my tummy area, it's also around my legs too. Literally they feel ... read more
DIY Fall Wreath: Kids Craft Activity
The leaves are finally turning colors and starting to fall. It's such a fun time of year. Building leaf piles and jumping in them, all the beautiful colors and enjoying the last of the warmer weather. Especially before Winter hits with bitter cold winds and frosty snow. One of my favorite things to do is find seasonal crafts for the kids. It allows us to talk about the season and teach them about the differences, what to expect and most importantly have a fun bonding moment with my girls. [Related: Making Cake Pops With Kids] Today I wanted to share a DIY Fall wreath utilizing things you likely already have around your house. I actually came up with this idea last year while living in ... read more