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
What To Wear Wednesday: 12 Ways to Wear Black and White This Summer
https://youtu.be/KamsV6UAJ-c Ok let's be honest, I am typically in a sea of color. I LOVE colors, prints and patterns. But, I honestly have not done a lot of shopping recently, but when I do...I seem to be finding myself buying more neutral colors, like black and white. Weird, I know! SO when thinking about this weeks outfit ideas I originally planned 10 summer outfits, but as I was pulling things out I realized it was ALL black and white. So I was inspired to create Summer looks that were only in this palette because I know we have a ton of black and white clothing items in our closet. But, maybe we just need some fresh ideas to wear them, especially for Summer. Summer usually means ... read more
5 Tips To Stop Losing Your Temper With Your Kids
Do you ever just have those days where you wake up and just feel blaah?? Like you’re in a funk, and all you want to do is stay in your pajamas, lay on couch and catch up on all your shows. Buuut, you soon realize you have to get up, get yourself together, get your kids together and be parent. Ugggh, now you have to be ON for the entire day. Ready to make meals, take them to and from school, go to sporting events, play with Barbies or cars, build with Magnatiles and be excited for All. Their. Things. Being a mom is hard and sometimes we simply just failed. Sometimes you get frustrated, even losing your temper. Sometimes you got it all together, but other day we just struggle. Related: Mom ... read more
The Elms Hotel & Spa Staycation
Last weekend James and I had the privilege to drive up to Excelsior Springs for a little staycation at The Elms Hotel & Spa for our 7th wedding anniversary. This historic hotel is a great place to stay if you're looking for a little weekend getaway. We had everything we needed from coffee, great food and perfect spot to relax away from the kids! The Hotel The resort itself has the warmest feel to it. A little old town feel mixed with modern touches. The hotel provides a place of tranquility that allows you to escape the hustle and bustle of life and truly unwind and relax. We loved our hotel room. We were luckily enough to stay in one of the suites, which had a nice sitting area in ... read more