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Thrifty Wife Happy Life

Helping women love what they wear on a budget

Neutral Work Winter Capsule Wardrobe: 15 Pieces, 20 Outfits

January 25, 2023 by Katie H.

15 winter workwear pieces

I don’t know about you, but I am in a winter outfit rut. All I want to do is throw on a big cozy sweater with some leggings and call it a day. That’s why today, to help myself get out of my winter outfit funk, I want to switch it up a little bit and put together a workwear winter capsule wardrobe post.

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules • by Katie H. • 6 Comments

Where I Buy The Best Petite Jeans

January 19, 2023 by Katie H.

3 petite jeans

I am often asked by my followers on Instagram where I buy my jeans. The answer is that I buy my jeans everywhere. No store is off-limits for me. However, in the last couple of years, I have changed the way I shop for jeans. I am 5’1, so I am always on the hunt for jeans that will fit my short legs. That’s why today I want to share with you some of the stores where I have found the best petite jeans for the best price.

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Filed in: Affordable Fashion, Shopping, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 6 Comments

How to Wear Chelsea Boots

January 11, 2023 by Katie H.

6 winter outfits with chelsea boots

One popular question that I have gotten a lot in the last couple of months is how to wear Chelsea boots. I actually wrote a blog post on how to wear Chelsea boots a year ago, but I keep getting asked about them, so I figured that I would do an updated post this year with some new outfit ideas to wear with Chelsea boots.

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Filed in: How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 9 Comments

How to Style Straight-Leg Jeans in Winter

January 3, 2023 by Katie H.

3 different ways to style straight-leg jeans in winter

I love wearing straight-leg jeans, but they can be a little tricky to style in the winter months. There are a lot of questions about what kind of winter shoes you should wear with these jeans and how to style them. Well, today I want to dive into it and share some of my best tips on how I style straight-leg jeans in winter.

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Filed in: Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Style Tips, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 4 Comments

3 Easy Pleated Skirt Holiday Outfits

December 16, 2022 by Katie H.

3 holiday outfits

Can you believe that Christmas is only 9 days away? My kids are counting down to Christmas and I am reminded that we are getting closer every day and I still feel like there is so much left for me to do, including figuring out what outfit to wear on Christmas day. I have just too many options. When it comes to dressing up around Christmas I really love skirts. They are so versital, so today I want to share 3 pleated skirt holiday outfits.

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How to Wear a Green Satin Shirt For The Holidays

December 4, 2022 by Katie H.

Outfits with green satin shirts

It’s officially December! This means my wardrobe is getting a bit more festive this month. I love to bring in some festive colors! That’s why today I want to share how to wear a green satin shirt for the holidays!

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👗Wearing a dress is an easy way to make it look 👗Wearing a dress is an easy way to make it look like you put a lot of effort into your outfit, but the truth is it’s the easiest way to get dressed! You don’t even need to put on pants! 😂 Not to mention they are super comfortable! 

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#amazondress #amazonfinds #summerstyle #effortlessstyle #outfitideas #momstyle
How to wear a linen vest this summer! I’ve bee How to wear a linen vest this summer! 

I’ve been waiting for the right linen vest to come along to try. I found this one at @walmart and I’m not going to lie, I’m loving this trend! 

This vest definitely can elevate your style this summer!! Here’s some ways I styled it with the clothes in my wardrobe! 

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#walmartfinds #walmartfashion #outfitideas #howtowearit #affordablefashion #outfitideas #summeroutfits
Healthy (and easy) summer meal ideas! Part 2! Tod Healthy (and easy) summer meal ideas! Part 2!

Today I’m sharing sweet potato taco bowls. This is a great week night meal and easy to modify for picky kids! (My kids eat this one on flour tortillas instead of the sweet potatoes. 🌮) 

Sweet Potato Taco Bowl Ingredients:
2 sweet potatoes 
Garlic powder 
Salt and pepper 
1 lb ground chicken or turkey 
3 Tbs taco seasoning 
2/3 water
Tomatoes 
Avocado 
Cilantro 
Lime juice

#summermeals #cleaneating #easymeal #summerrecipes #summermealideas
What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

Summer life is in full swing! Here’s what I wore this week! 

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#wiwtw #dailyoutfits #momstyleblogger #momoutfits #momootd #momoutfitideas
I don’t share my husband much on here, but this I don’t share my husband much on here, but this trend felt like a fun way to look back at our story! I had to dig deep on Facebook for some of these photos! 💕

He was the one who told me that shopping wasn’t a hobby and I needed to find a free hobby to keep me busy when we were first married. 😅 So I started a blog about living life to the fullest and dressing my best on a super tight budget.

Little did we know that “free hobby” would not only one day turn into my job, but it would also be a way to fund my shopping habit. Even helping me become a smarter shopper along the way! 😉

Fun fact: The name “Thrifty Wife, Happy Life” came from him. When making big decisions, Kevin always said “happy wife happy life”. So when I was brainstorming a name for my blog that popped into my head and I decided to do a little play on words. The original name I was going to pick was “Katie’s Closet”. I’m glad I went with the name I did!
I’m loving this beautiful blue floral dress from I’m loving this beautiful blue floral dress from @amazon! Here are 6 ways to wear it and yes it is on sale for Prime Day!! 🙌🏻

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#amazonfashion #amazondress #founditonamazonfashion #howtowearit #howtostyle #amazonfinds
I finally posted all my outfits I wore on my cruis I finally posted all my outfits I wore on my cruise vacations and realized that most of them are from @amazon and on sale for prime day!!

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#amazonfinds #amazondress #vacationoutfitideas #cruisevacation #cruiseoutfits #momstyle #outfitideas #amazonbathingsuit
What I wore this week as a 40 year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40 year old mom of 2! 

I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July weekend! Here’s what I wore this week! 

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#dailyoutfits #dailymomoutfits #momoutfits #summeroutfitideas #outfitideas #wiwtw
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