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Fashion

Athleisure

Athleisure

I love how on-trend athleisure is, and it doesn’t seem to be going anywhere anytime soon, thank goodness! Working out or not, I wear leggings or sweatpants with sneakers a few times every week. And even when I am dressed for the…

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Outdoors

Outdoors

We were out running a few errands as a family this past Saturday which, as a family of five, can be quite a production! We probably spent 45 minutes at Dick’s checking out all the clearance goodies while my husband sought out…

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Closet Staples

Closet Staples

When it comes to my closet, I find that I mainly fill it with a lot of closet staples and sprinkle in fun/frilly pieces here and there. Take this outfit for example. I’ve been heavily rotating these faux leather leggings (can’t…

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Cozy Up!

Cozy Up!

I’m going to start sounding like a broken record if I keep bringing up the frigid weather in every post aren’t I? But since our outfits revolve around weather each and every day it’s hard to skirt around it! January and February…

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Ruffled Shoulders

Ruffled Shoulders

It appears the bitter cold weather is back to hang around for a bit. I don’t mind 30 degree weather, but waking up to single digits is not my cup of tea! Despite the cold, I was brave enough to bare my shoulders to give you a…

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Dressing Room Diaries: LOFT

Dressing Room Diaries: LOFT

Happy Friday! I ventured in to LOFT yesterday because I had been seeing some of their new arrivals trickling in and was excited to give them a try (on) ;) They’re also offering 40% off full-priced styles and I know we all love a…

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Stars

Stars

Sorry girls, I can’t stop with the sweatshirts! The good thing is (well, there are many good things), that they can go a lot further than simply pairing them with sweatpants. I love throwing a collared shirt underneath to dress…

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Stepping into 2018

Stepping into 2018

Hi guys! Happy 2018! I took some time off last week as we spent time traveling and visiting various friends and family. Part of that involved a trip to Boston where we barely stepped foot outside! For those of you in the…

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Bedford Springs

Bedford Springs

Well, today I turn 36. It feels strange being on this side of 35…the side that’s closer to 40 than 30. And yet here I am, feeling not a day over 30 ;) As it may be, I wouldn’t trade in any of the years and go back. Life isn’t…

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Snowfall

Snowfall

Yesterday morning we woke to the most beautiful first snowfall of the year. The kids had a two hour delay which brought a smile to my face as I slapped the snooze button ;) I’m ready for the weekend though. With my birthday being…

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