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  • July 11, 2022
    shoes, Shopping, Summer Style, Uncategorized

    Tory Burch Sandal Review: How the Real Tory Burch Sandals Compare to the Fake

    Last month I shared a post on my Tory Burch sandals called The Most Versatile Summer Sandals. As promised, I…

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  • July 6, 2022
    deals, Fall Fashion, Nordstrom, Shopping, Uncategorized

    Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2022: How to Use the Sale to Save Big!

    The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Preview is here! I am sure that if you follow any style blogger on Instagram you…

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  • June 29, 2022
    Beauty, Uncategorized

    How I Curl My Hair With Straightener

    A question that I often get asked is how do I curl my hair? That’s why today I want to…

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  • June 26, 2022
    Daily Outfits, Mom Style, Summer Style, Travel, Uncategorized, What I Wore

    What I Wore: Family Beach Vacation to Lake Michigan

    Last week we went on a family beach vacation to Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI. The weather was perfect…

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  • June 13, 2022
    Affordable Fashion, Shopping, Summer Style, Uncategorized

    Affordable Summer Shirts To Wear With Shorts

    Top || Shorts || Shoes || Hat || Sunglasses (similar) Every season I go through my closet to see what…

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  • June 6, 2022
    Daily Outfits, How to Wear it, Mom Style, shoes, Uncategorized

    The Most Versatile Summer Sandals

    To splurge or not to splurge, that is the question, or at least that’s a question that I get asked…

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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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