Summer is officially in full swing! With the nicer weather I'm sure you're like me and have more energy to get out of the house and do ALL THE THINGS! I mean during those cooler months it's hard to want to get out and about, so date nights are more about staying in, or doing all the indoor things. So this post is all about the Summer Date Ideas. It's time to get out and be adventures, do things you love and try new things. From being adventurous like riding jet skies, to something simple like a walk along the water. There is plenty of ideas to meet your flavor, and budget. In fact, I've created a Summer Date Bucket List for you to print off, hang on the fridge and cross them off as you ... read more
12 Red, White and Blue Outfit Ideas: An Easy Patriotic Guide
The 4th of July is just one week away. I'm so excited for our first one back in Kansas City, to be with family and enjoying all the sites and sounds of the night. See here in KC, on the Missouri side, we're able to buy our own and shoot them off. Which I know has it's positives and negative, but it's just SOO fun! From dancing around with a sparkler, to seeing the pretty cones spraying up their flames and the thrill of lighting the fireworks and running away in time to see it shoot up. It's crazy, fun and exciting and I think the girls are going to have so much fun this year. But, just like any holiday there's a fun theme to think about when deciding what to where. Besides dressing in red, ... read more
No Fuss Makeup Essentials For Busy Moms
As moms it's hard to pull ourselves together. We're constantly trying to get everyone else ready, that we loose ourselves in the process. Mornings are hard. Don't you remember the days when you can get up, have some coffee while watching a show. Then leisurely get dressed, do hair and makeup and get out the door. Oh how I remember those days. So to combat this feeling I have found a few no fuss makeup essentials. And these are no fuss for everyone, not just moms! A typical morning for me is getting up with the girls, getting them fed then dressed and ready for school. But that's not including the time they want to play or fighting with me to get dressed. I'm always thinking about what ... read more
7 Summer Entertaining Tips and Tricks
It's officially the first day of Summer! I love summer and spending time outside, having barbecues and playing lots of water games! But, with Summer comes those outdoor parties, which can be tricky if you aren't prepared. So today I want to share some of my Summer entertaining tips and tricks to make things go a little smoother. 7 Summer Entertaining Tips and Tricks Keep things Simple - prepare seasonal favorites, like salads and fresh fruit. Plan to grill so you can be outside with your guests while you're cooking. Don't use real - pick up paper or plastic plates, silverware and glasses. This keeps you from stressing about anything breaking. Work with the weather - if ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: 2 Skirts, 8 Different Outfits
https://youtu.be/es3pqb15hI4 I just love Wednesdays and sharing these fun outfit ideas with you! There is just no better feeling to me than finding a bunch of different ways to mix and match sets to create outfits. I found two of the cutest sets at Target recently and have been playing around with outfit ideas and to maximize the top and bottoms of each of them. I think the key with these is thinking about utilizing pieces like t-shirts and tanks, bodysuits and mixing in sneakers. Which, for me is perfect, because it's about creating a look that works for every day life. As well as an event, night out or a beachy vacation. You can also pair with your swimsuit and sandals if ... read more
4th of July Outfit Ideas For The Family
We're only a few weeks away from the 4th of July...my favorite summer holiday! I love the color and the fun the Fourth of July style can bring. All of the red, white and blue can be super fun to put together. I'll be honest, I don't always go for the obvious Americana pieces. Instead, I look for the pieces that are great on their own, that you can wear any time throughout the year. Or something that you can keep for the other Americana holidays like Labor and Memorial Days. I do find the cute stars and stripes to keep it fun and cheeky, but again to keep with my theme of making the most of your closet look for pieces that you, or your family can wear day in and day out. So let's take a ... read more
How To Wear Layers In The Summer To Maximize Your Closet
Summer is all about the cute dresses, rompers, shorts and tanks. Which is great, because Summer style is also very easy, minimal and simple...just the way I like it. But you all know me, I'm constantly thinking about how to maximize my closet and get the most wear out of the pieces I buy. So, I'm sharing my tips on how to wear layers in the Summer to get the most out of your summer closet. Now this can be super tricky to do and accomplish, and may really take a lot of thought and time to get this down, but once you do...Girl You're Set! How To Wear Layers In The Summer Ok, so I'm totally kidding, this is the easiest trick in the book. Take your tanks and tees and layer them over or ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: Mommy and Me Summer Outfits
https://youtu.be/9Voqkd28tPU Summer is officially here. Ok well maybe not officially, but the sun is shining and it's getting hotter. We're ready to spend our days outside, going to the pool and doing all the fun summer things. But, honestly figuring out what to wear around here is tricky. It's not only HOTT, but it's also very humid. So I've learned to find things that are light, cool and airy. I have found some of the cutest things for the girls recently. In fact everything is under $10! I know right?! I feel like when they're young I have a hard time spending a lot of money on their clothes. They only get a season out of them so I look for cute and affordable pieces. I found almost ... read more
How To Save Time With Meal Planning + FREE Meal Planning Guide
Well, let's be honest here...I love to go grocery shopping. The grocery store is one place I love to just stroll up and down the isles seeing what I can find. It also helps me get inspiration for meal ideas. But, in reality it just takes up too much time. When we first moved back to Kansas City, my mom and sister were dying at how many times a week I stopped by the store. It's almost embarrassing to admit it, but it was almost every day, HA! Can anyone else identify with this? I mean it was milk one day, snacks for the girls another, or oh shoot now we're out of bread. Literally I went ALL THE TIME. How To Save Time About a month ago I started creating a weekly meal plan to follow for ... read more
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
Happy Friday Babes! Father's Day is coming up soon and for me, guys are just hard to buy for. J is a little bit of a minimalist, doesn't want a single thing, so shopping and finding ideas for gifts can't difficult. In fact for him, I often find something experiential because he enjoys this sort of thing more than actual gifts. So I thought I would put together a list of fun Father's Day gift ideas, including fun experiences! Experience Gifts are often the best because they create memories...and that is something that last forever. This year were are going to check out the Monster Jam event for their FIRST ever Stadium event at Arrowhead stadium. I think it's going to be so much fun. You ... read more