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High Five for Friday

My hope is that this will be the last week that I will complain about the weather. With more school cancellations/delays due to snow and ice, I don’t think I’m the only one eager to see a blade of grass and some buds on the trees! We did our best to keep ourselves busy, although […]

Let’s Pretend…

Let’s pretend that spring is actually on it’s way, shall we? Since any outfit shooting was ruled out by mother nature this week, I instead opted to work together some outfits that I’m dreaming of wearing. You know me and my love for pastels….and ruffles! So outfit #1 is obviously right up my alley. I […]

Quinoa Chicken Parm

For all of my fellow chicken parmesan lovers, this one’s for you. With all of the flavor that you’d expect plus the added bonus of using quinoa, this dish doesn’t disappoint. Most definitely a hit with my family as I hope it will be for yours! Quinoa Chicken Parmesan via Damn Delicious: INGREDIENTS 1 cup […]

8 of My Shopping Secrets, Revealed

If you’ve been following my blog for a while, you likely know that I love getting a deal. If you ask my mother, she’d confirm that given options, I always gravitate toward the most expensive items without any prior knowledge of the prices. Good taste? That’s subjective, but regardless, the price tags always work against […]

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A Seasonless Sweater

My wardrobe is becoming more limited by the day, which makes me appreciate the things I can still get into more than ever! Trust me, leggings and a tunic are so very tempting these days, and typically what you’ll find me wearing in the privacy of our place, but I’m doing my best to continue […]

High Five for Friday

Hey guys! I must confess, I did a terrible job documenting this week in photos. My bad. That being the case, I figured I would give you all a quick update on baby-to-be. Here’s what’s happening in her life and mine (and a glimpse of my other two as newborns): 1) This weekend not only […]

My Denim Boyfriend

Carrying on my denim on denim trend from earlier this week, today I went with this new boyfriend shirt that I recently grabbed at Old Navy. The loose fit of boyfriend apparel proves to work well with pregnancy since it gives just enough extra room where it’s needed. Although coats are still necessary (I braved […]

Coconut Chocolate Chip Cookies

I don’t think there’s a chocolate + coconut combination that I could pass up. Every time I come across a recipe with these key ingredients I move it immediately to my ‘must try’ list. In addition to coconut flakes, this recipe also substitutes coconut oil for shortening. Coconut oil is becoming more and more of […]

Bags, Bags, Bags!

As much as I enjoy seeing the spring clothing lines being released, I also love browsing new bag possibilities for the season. After a winter full of muted colors, I’m ready for both bold tones and soft, airy pastels to pair with my lighter layers. I’ve gathered a number of bags ranging from handheld clutches […]

Shades of Denim

Mixing denims are one way that I love to pull outfits together. With various (almost countless) shades of blue denim alone, not to mention the array of colored denim to choose from, your options seem endless. It may also seem daunting, but if you stick to shades you know work for you and start with […]

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