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    November 21, 2023
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    Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target

    The holiday season is the one time of the year that I love to elevate my usual neutral attire with…

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  • How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms
    November 6, 2023
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    How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms

    Chelsea boots have been a popular style of boot for the last couple of years and they are one of…

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    October 17, 2023
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    Disney Inspired Easy DIY Mom Halloween Costumes

    When it comes to Halloween costumes, I find DIY Halloween costumes to be the most creative and fun! They always…

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  • Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall
    October 9, 2023
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    Trends to Try- 6 Denim Midi Skirt Outfits for Fall

    Over the years, my closet has seen its fair share of denim skirts. From the A-line button-front denim skirts or…

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  • How to Wear Color- Mustard Yellow
    September 21, 2023
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  • The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023
    September 14, 2023
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    The Ultimate Mom Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

    I am back by popular demand with another mom capsule wardrobe post for you! It seems like just last week…

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thriftywifehappylife

Everyday petite (5’1) mom style || Helping women build an intentional wardrobe they love!
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍 What I Wore this week as a mom of 2 in my 40’s! 🤍

It was the last week of school and it flew by because I was busy everyday! It was a mix of field trips, cleaning and packing for our vacation! Now it’s finally time to relax for the week! 

Here’s what I wore Monday-Friday! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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What I’m packing for my kids on our Caribbean crui What I’m packing for my kids on our Caribbean cruise vacation! 🛳️🌴

If you’re going on a cruise with kids and don’t know what to pack, here are some of the things I am bringing on our cruise vacation for my 10 and 6 year old! 

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Cruise essentials 🛳️ I am getting ready to go on Cruise essentials 🛳️ 

I am getting ready to go on a Caribbean cruise with my family and these are my must-have cruise essentials! 

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These are some of the things both me and my follow These are some of the things both me and my followers have been loving during the month of May! 💕

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What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 41-year old mom of 2! 

This was a fun week! Memorial Day, Kevin and my 15 year anniversary, Tigers game and a field trip to Mackinac Island. This is the tone for the next month! 

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Mackinac Island 4th Grade Field Trip! 🐴 I had so Mackinac Island 4th Grade Field Trip! 🐴

I had so much fun this week chaperoning my son‘s fourth grade field trip to Mackinac Island! This is one of my favorite places in Michigan and we love coming here with the kids! 

We had so much fun exploring the island on bikes and popping into some of the local stores and attractions. My favorite part was the one on one time I got to spend with Jack! It’s a day we will both remember! 

#mackinacisland #momlife #fieldtrip
What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now Today I’m re What I Wore Then vs. What I Wore Now

Today I’m recreating the very first outfit selfie I ever took with pieces from my DEAR JOHN x KATIE HALLER capsule collection! 

When I created this capsule wardrobe I picked hero wardrobe staples that I have always loved in my closet. These classic pieces will continue to be your favorites over the years! 

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Where to wear a red athletic dress! ❤️ I love thi Where to wear a red athletic dress! ❤️

I love this red athletic dress! It has the cutest scallop details on it and comes in lots of color options! Here are some places you can wear an athletic dress this summer! 

✨I’m wearing an xsmall in these photos but I did end up exchanging it for a small, which fits better with the length! 

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