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  • Affordable Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023
    August 16, 2023
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    Affordable Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for Fall 2023

    For 2025 Fall Teacher Capsule click here. I am so excited to share my fall teacher capsule wardrobe for 2023!…

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  • What I Wore on My Family Vacation in Northern Michigan
    July 16, 2023
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    What I Wore on My Family Vacation in Northern Michigan

    I just returned from a fun family vacation in northern Michigan. As always, I’m excited to provide a recap of…

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  • What I Wore: Real Life Cute Mom Outfits For Summer
    July 1, 2023
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    What I Wore: Real Life Cute Mom Outfits For Summer

    It is hard to believe that it’s already July! This summer is flying by! Before we get too deep into…

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  • 1 Base: 4 Outfits- How to Wear a Leopard Pleated Skirt and a Black Tank Top
    June 21, 2023
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    1 Base: 4 Outfits- How to Wear a Leopard Pleated Skirt and a Black Tank Top

    Today I am sharing four different ways to wear a leopard pleated skirt and a black tank top. I love…

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  • How to Style Women’s Tailored Shorts For Summer
    June 12, 2023
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    How to Style Women’s Tailored Shorts For Summer

    One trend that I am loving this summer is women’s tailored shorts.  They are so clean and classic! A good…

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  • Everything You Need to Know About Online Thrift Shopping at GoodwillFinds!
    June 1, 2023
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    Everything You Need to Know About Online Thrift Shopping at GoodwillFinds!

    Did you know you can shop for unique, Pinterest-inspired pieces on GoodwillFinds? Last week, I shared a reel on Instagram…

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thriftywifehappylife

Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in t As a mom of 2, I like to make getting dressed in the summer super easy! These staples from @onequince are always in my summer wardrobe.

A wear-anywhere dress is a must for me! Something that can be dressed up or down and worn for almost any occasion. This gauzy gingham dress checks that box perfectly 👗

An athletic dress is my favorite throw-on-and-go piece for summer, especially on hot days. I love the style and quality of this one 🏃‍♀️

And I always need a good go-to black one-piece swimsuit. This one is exactly my style 🖤

Let me know in the comments if any of these are your summer staples too! ✨

🛍️Comment QUINCE and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/67fFZ

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6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸 6 Petite-Friendly Pants I’m Loving This Spring! 🌸

All of these pants are under $50, and most come in regular lengths (except for the last pair). Let me know which one is your favorite!

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What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤 It’s been a while sin What I Wore Then vs. Now! 🖤

It’s been a while since I last recreated one of my outfits from my early blogging days. This casual look has been on my radar for a while, so today I’m sharing how I would style it in 2026! ✨

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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! 🤍

I’ve been busy this week! Baseball ⚾️season has started so I am mixing in some comfy baseball field outfits with my normal everyday outfits! 

Here’s what I wore this week! Let me know which day is your favorite!! 👇🏻

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

#dailyoutfits #momoutfits #realoutfits
4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙 I'm obsessed wi 4 Amazon Bathing Suit Cover Ups 👙

I'm obsessed with coverups to elevate my summer style! Here are 4 of my faves that I'll be wearing nonstop this summer. Which one do you love?

🛍️Comment SHOP and I will send you the shopping details to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/666IX

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Investing in quality accessories is one of the way Investing in quality accessories is one of the ways I build an intentional wardrobe. I’ve been loving the brand @ericjavits for their timeless, versatile pieces that you can wear year after year with so many different outfits.👛 #ad 

These summer accessories add the perfect touch of texture and polish to even the simplest looks. 

✨You can shop the Spring/Summer 2026 collection at ericjavits.com. Use the code KATHERINE for 10% off site wide! 

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What I wore last week during our stay home spring What I wore last week during our stay home spring break vacation! 🖤

I want to normalize that not everyone goes on vacation for spring break. Our family typically avoids traveling during the most expensive times of the year to travel, so spring break is spent locally. 

It was actually a really nice week! We had some fun times together! Here’s what I wore! 

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

#ootd #dailyoutfits #wiwtw #momstyle
March Best Sellers! ✨ These top sellers just happ March Best Sellers! ✨

These top sellers just happen to be some of my favorite things as well! Which is your favorite? 

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#bestsellers #springstyle #outfutideas #walmartfinds #quince
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