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  • May 10, 2023
    Travel, Uncategorized

    Affordable Girls Trip Outfit Ideas by Destination

    Does anyone have a girls trip planned this summer? My friends and I have been throwing the idea around to…

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  • April 25, 2023
    Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget, Capsule Wardrobes, Maternity Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    How to Build a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget- What You Actually Need in Your Maternity Wardrobe Capsule

    In case you are wondering, no I am not pregnant, nor do I plan on having any more babies. My…

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  • April 19, 2023
    Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized

    How to Wear White Cropped Flare Pants for Spring

    It has been a few weeks since I last posted on the blog, but I am glad to be back…

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  • March 22, 2023
    Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    How to Create an Effortless, Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe

    The wait is finally over! My spring capsule wardrobe for 2023 is finally here! Creating an effortless, versatile wardrobe capsule…

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  • March 12, 2023
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    How to Wear Olive Green Pants- From Work to Weekend

    I am loving these cropped wide-leg olive green pants from Old Navy. They have been on my best-seller list every…

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  • March 2, 2023
    Uncategorized, What I Wore Then vs. Now

    What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

    It has been a minute since I last shared a “What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now” blog…

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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
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Have you checked out the teacher capsule wardrobe Have you checked out the teacher capsule wardrobe for this year? I have 19 pieces that I’ve turned into 90 outfit ideas! 👗👚👖🧥👕

The best part about my capsule wardrobes is that they provide a great baseline for creating your own capsule from the clothes in your closet! Choose the colors and styles that fit your personal preferences and go from there.

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My favorite go-to outfit formula is a basic top + My favorite go-to outfit formula is a basic top + jeans I love + Cute accessories! You can do a lot to dress up a simple look like this!

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Back-to-school fall 2025 teacher capsule wardrobe Back-to-school fall 2025 teacher capsule wardrobe is live on the blog!!I love putting together this workwear capsule to help teachers get their outfits ready for heading back into the classroom!! 

I have 19 pieces turned into 90 outfits!! 

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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! 

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I’m loving this floral pleated skirt from @amazo I’m loving this floral pleated skirt from @amazon! It’s the perfect teacher skirt to add to your workwear collection!

Here’s how to wear it 4 ways with the same base outfit! 

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Easy healthy summer meal ideas! 🥘 This is a n Easy healthy summer meal ideas! 🥘 

This is a not so boring grilled chicken recipe! 

Ingredients:
1 lbs chicken breast 
1-2 Tbs Olive Oil
The juice of 1 lemon 
1-2 tbs of hot honey
1-2 tbs of Dijon mustard 
1-2 tbs of tahini 
1 garlic clove
Salt and pepper 

Serve with any vegetables or starch you like! 

Let me know if you try this recipe!! 

#easymeals #healthymeals #cleaneating #summermeals #grilledchicken
On the blog this week, I’m rounding up some of m On the blog this week, I’m rounding up some of my favorite outfits from this summer and sharing my top tips for avoiding a summer style rut!

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I love these twill cropped wide-leg pants from @sp I love these twill cropped wide-leg pants from @spanx! They are so comfortable! Here are 6 ways to style them for summer! 

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