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  • January 11, 2023
    How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Chelsea Boots

    One popular question that I have gotten a lot in the last couple of months is how to wear Chelsea…

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  • January 3, 2023
    Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Style Tips, Uncategorized

    How 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…

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  • December 16, 2022
    holidays, How to Wear it, Uncategorized

    3 Easy Pleated Skirt Holiday Outfits

    Can you believe that Christmas is only 9 days away? My kids are counting down to Christmas and I am…

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  • December 4, 2022
    holidays, Uncategorized

    How to Wear a Green Satin Shirt For The Holidays

    It’s officially December! This means my wardrobe is getting a bit more festive this month. I love to bring in…

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  • November 21, 2022
    Affordable Fashion, Fashion Tips, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules, Winter Fashion

    The Ultimate Casual Mom Winter Wardrobe Capsule 2022

    My casual mom winter wardrobe capsule is here and I am so excited to share it with all of you!…

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  • November 15, 2022
    Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized

    Cute Outfits With Skinny Jeans to Copy This Year

    Jeans are a hot topic in the world of fashion right now. Most millennial women and older are feeling a…

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thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
💌 katie@thriftywifehappylife.com

Just visited @dailythread and found so many great Just visited @dailythread and found so many great fall essentials ! Including some beautiful pieces from @89thmadison 🍂 I found so many versatile outfits that are perfect for the season, and I love how easy they are to mix and match. #ad 

If you’re local, make sure to stop by the Laurel Park location to shop these great styles!! 

✨Don’t forget to use my code KATHERINE10 to  get an extra 10% off your purchase!

🛍️ @dailythread carries @89thmadison exclusively in stores, but you can also shop 89th & Madison online too. Comment SHOP and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5l7hD

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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.

🛍️ Comment CAPSULE and I’ll send you the link to my blog post! 🔗 https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2025/08/back-to-school-fall-teacher-capsule-wardrobe-for-2025/

#capsulewardrobe #teachercapsulewardrobe #teacherstyle #wardrobecapsule
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!

🛍️Comment SHOP and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5l1u4

#outfitideas #effortlessstyling #momstyle #abercrombiejeans #outfitformulas #outfitcombination
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!! 

🛍️Comment TEACHER and I will send you the link to the blog post with all the shopping details!! 🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2025/08/back-to-school-fall-teacher-capsule-wardrobe-for-2025/

#teachercapsulewardrobe #capsulewarderobe #capsulewardrobeblogger #teacheroutfits #teacherstyle
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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#wiwtw #wiaw #dailyoutfits #dailystyle #momstyle #momoutfits #outfitideasforyou #whattowear
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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#1base4outfits #howtowearit #amazonfinds #amazonskirt #teacherstyleinspo #teacheroutfits
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!

🛍️ Comment SUMMER STYLE and I’ll send you the link to the blog post!🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2025/07/what-i-wore-easy-mom-summer-outfits/

#summerstyle #easysummeroutfits #momoutfits #momsummeroutfit #momstyle #wiaw #realmomoutfits
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