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Blues

A few weeks ago I was finding it rather difficult to pull together a monochromatic look (seen here), but since then I’ve been finding myself dressing monochromatically without even trying. In a way it follows my shopping theory, that I find the best purchases when I am not looking for them. Any time I’m on […]

Loving Lately: Spring Frocks

Along with warmer weather, springtime also brings a slew of activities that require (or allow) you to throw on dresses. Whether you have a shower, girls lunch, or any other fun event coming up, I’ve gathered some dresses that I’ve been loving lately. There are a ton of options out there right now. Everything from […]

High Five for Friday

Happy Friday, friends! It’s officially spring and I couldn’t be more pleased! Now if only I could put away my winter coats for good, I’d be one seriously happy girl. That and finally clearing my kids of colds and winter illnesses for good! They both got hit with awful colds on Monday, so we’ve been […]

Baked Macaroni and Cheese

Macaroni and cheese is one of those comfort foods I would hate to do without. My son, who is an extremely picky eater, took almost 4 years until he began enjoying it! And when I made this as a side a few evenings ago he finally said, “Mom, this is the best dinner ever!” A […]

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A Little Spring Decorating

Details: Target basket / Pier 1 florals / HomeGoods bowl / Pier 1 eggs / Bunnies (similar) Each year after Christmas has passed I find myself eager to get all of the decorations down. I can’t wait to de-clutter our home after the slew of presents take over our place. But once everything is back […]

Basics

Some days it feels good to keep my outfits plain and simple. Denim on denim and a great pair of sneaks can surely accomplish that. It also feels quite refreshing after being bundled in sweaters for 5+ months. I recently ordered a new pair of Converse and have since been wearing them everyday that the […]

Spring Wardrobe Updates: For the Little Ones

Do you fellow parents notice how with each new season, children have outgrown everything from the year before? Lucky little ducks have an ever evolving wardrobe! Today I have my mini-models showing off some new pieces that have recently been added to their wardrobe for Spring/Summer. I also have a new appreciation for photographers that […]

High Five for Friday

It’s Friday and the last day of Spring Break around here. As wonderful as it would have been to escape to some warmer weather, we actually enjoyed ourselves and got a peek at a few beautiful days! We were able to visit with family, attend a birthday party, see Sesame Street Live, tackle dentist appointments […]

Did Someone Say Embellished Sweatshirt?

Embellished sweatshirts, I just can’t get enough (as seen by examples here and here). I couldn’t be happier that they’ll easily be transitioned into my Spring  wardrobe since they also come in short sleeves. As I’ve said before, they can totally make an outfit without forcing you to think about all the accessories you need […]

Chocolate Bark

This was a recipe that I wanted to try out but wasn’t overly anxious about the outcome. I figured it would be a nice treat to have around the house for our family or when guests were over. There is a lot of chopping and crushing in preparation, but it is by no means difficult […]

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