I've got Valentine's Day on the brain with it coming up this weekend. All thing pinks and red are typically in my wardrobe, but especially during February. And, although we've had a pretty mild Winter here in Kansas City, I'm seriously craving Spring. I'm ready for longer days, the blue sunny skies and all the pretty colors that come with Spring. What better way to start getting prepped than shopping for bright color things, including pretty pink sweaters. If you need a little inspiration on which pink sweater to buy, I've got plenty of ideas fresh for Spring. The best part? They're all under $50! It will be hard to resist with prices that low. Consider this your ultimate guide to all ... read more
10 Easy Casual and Inexpensive Date Ideas For Parents
Valentine's day is one of those holidays that I have always enjoyed, but never really got waay into. Nor do I care to get a big extravagant gift. I have always enjoyed the idea of heading to the store, picking up items for a nice dinner at home and opening up a great bottle of wine. I love the idea of a simple, no-fuss and no-pressure Valentine's Day. So I'm sharing ten easy casual and inexpensive date ideas at the bottom of this post. Having this mindset has also been so good for us, especially since having kids. I feel like had we always done these big extravagant dates or gift then we'd be highly frustrated and disappointed in today. Maybe this is just me. And don't get me wrong, I still ... read more
Ultimate Valentine’s Day Gift for Him
Let's face it, guys are so hard to buy for. It doesn't matter if it's for Christmas, birthday or Valentine's Day. They are just hard. Sometimes I have the hardest time even coming up with ideas. So to you out, I'm putting together some ideas for you. These ideas would be perfect for your husband, boyfriend, dad or step-dad...really any guy your buying list. And these are great ideas for any time year. For instance where I live it's freaking cold right now, so a long sleeve or fleece is a great choice. But, if you're looking at this and it's dead of summer, then switch it out for a cool graphic tee, short sleeve Polo or new golf shirt. Valentine's Day Gifts for ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: Simple Valentine’s Day Outfit For Any Celebration
Valentine's Day comes with all sorts of pressure. It's suppose to be the most romantic day of the year, after all. Whether you're going all out, hanging with girlfriends or staying in by the fire for romantic dinner you need a look that perfect for the night. I've come up with 5 simple Valentine's Day outfit ideas for any celebration. But, I have a little secret, take the pressure off yourself and find an outfit using things you already have. In fact you can see several of these pieces in posts (here, here and here) because I shop for things that are versatile. If you're on the hunt for some great staple pieces, be sure to shop them at the end of the post. _____ SHOP THE POST ... read more
20 Romantic Valentine’s Day Desserts
Valentine's Day is one of those holidays we keep pretty casual. We don't do big gifts or go all out. We never have. J and I have always celebrated at home. We make a nice dinner, open a nice bottles of wine and watch a movie. Ever since I can remember this is what we have done this. So I thought I'd put together a list of 20 romantic Valentine's Day desserts you could try this year. In fact, we have done this even before having kids. Rather that making a big production of gifts or where to eat, we focus on spending quality time together. So, now that we have kids, we put them to bed early and have a living room date night. If you're planning an at home date night here's 20 romantic ... read more
Kansas City: Saturday Mornings with Chuck E. Cheese
I don't know about you, but by Wednesday my daughter is already asking what our weekend plans are. She loves to be out and about and busy. So I'm frantically start looking up things to do and plan a fun weekend for us. Last weekend we kicked it off by going to Chuck E. Cheese. It was so much fun! Recently I learned the Kansas City Chuck E. Cheese locations launched Saturday morning breakfast for a Limited Time. The best part is they encourage showing up in your pajamas...So this Mama took the morning off from making breakfast, getting the kids ready and just headed out for breakfast and games. What To Eat The new breakfast menu at is super affordable, something you all know I'm a huuuge ... read more
Hair Extensions: Everything You Need To Know
https://youtu.be/_spTK3pcp9g Here's the deal, almost everyone with amazing hair is likely wearing hair extensions of some kind. It use to be one the best kept secrets around. But, I feel like it's not so much of a secret any more. So, while scrolling Instagram, Facebook or Pinterest I want you to be aware of this. I have been wearing extensions off and on over the last few years. I started with clip-ins because they were the most affordable option for me, plus they give flexibility for length, volume and hair styles. The Keratin fusion is also great because they are light in the hair, last up to six months and allow you to easily put your hair up and wear it in many different styles. I ... read more
Mom Life Pressures…It’s a Real Thing
As a mom of two kids and who's friends have kids, I find there is a lot of comparison going on. I even look at my own girls and compare where Amelia is at three years old verse where Aria was. Amelia doesn't have as many words, she still soothes by sucking her thumb, there's a little bit of a speech issue...So I think to myself is she behind? I had a big themed birthday for Aria when she turned one, and didn't for Amelia. Am I an unfair mom? There are so many questions and thoughts we have about our own kids, not to mention where other kids are. Mom life pressure is real. And it's not just the pressure we feel from others, Mom life pressure is any and everywhere. It's funny. You think you ... read more
20 Valentine’s Day Gifts For Her Under $50
It's funny how Valentine's Day tends to be more about us girls. Don't get me wrong, I'll take it. But I secretly think it's because we're WAAY better at showing and doing little things throughout the year to show the people we love how much they mean to us. So it's kinda like there's this one special day for our significant other, friends or family members to show us how much they care about us. If you're like me, then it doesn't take a lot. I am pretty simple, probably because I love practical things. I mean get me a new pair of sneakers, new Nespresso pods or some kind of gift certificate and I'm a happy girl. Although, if J handed me a box with 2 Karat diamond studs I'd totally be in ... read more
What To Wear Wednesday: Valentines Day Sweater Ideas
https://youtu.be/DRibOd-za1U Ok, not that we're almost in mid-January it's time to start planning for Valentine's Day. It will be here before we know it. I was in a local store the other day, Frankie & Jules, and saw some of the cutest sweaters that would be so fun for the upcoming holiday. So I wanted to share some of these cute Valentine's Day sweater ideas. They had some really great options that are more subtle that I loved, but also really fun sweaters. Like this All Heart Eyes Sweater that is a little more obvious with the hearts. I ended up purchasing the leopard sweater with the varsity stripes because it's so cute, comfy and a sweater that can be worn all Winter long. I ... read more