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  • November 9, 2022
    holidays, Shopping, Uncategorized

    10 Holiday Shopping Budget Tips to Help You Save Money

    It’s November, which means that the holiday shopping season is officially here. I don’t know about you, but I feel…

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  • October 27, 2022
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    3 Mom Wardrobe Essentials from Stitch Fix Free Style

    In my style journey over the last decade, one thing that I have learned is that building a wardrobe on…

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  • October 26, 2022
    Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, trends to try, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Coated Black Jeans

    One trend that I am loving this fall is coated black jeans! What I love about these jeans is that…

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  • October 20, 2022
    How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Tall Boots This Fall

    I often get questions from millennial moms like myself about what’s in style and what’s out of style. I recently…

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  • October 13, 2022
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    My Winter Wardrobe Wishlist

    Winter is coming and that means that I am already collecting new clothes to add to my wardrobe this year.…

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  • October 4, 2022
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    How to Wear Flares in 2022

    Flare jeans are back! But to be honest, I’m not sure if they were ever officially out. I think because…

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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

#liketkit #LTKFindsUnder100 #LTKStyleTip #LTKFindsUnder50
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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! 

🛍️Comment OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping links to all my daily outfits! 

#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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