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  • Baby Girl Cactus Theme Nursery
    March 12, 2020
    Baby, Baby on a Budget, Motherhood

    Baby Girl Cactus Theme Nursery

    I have a confession to make.  I am really bad at decorating.  I know what I like when I see…

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  • How to Wear a White T-shirt and Jeans
    March 9, 2020
    Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget, Maternity Style

    How to Wear a White T-shirt and Jeans

     Are you ready for another post on Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget?  I hope so because today I’m…

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  • 4 Ways to Style One Dress- From Winter to Spring
    March 2, 2020
    Maternity Style, Outfits, Thrifty Looks

    4 Ways to Style One Dress- From Winter to Spring

     I’m so happy that it’s March and spring is near, but here in the midwest it still feels like winter. …

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  • 23 Week Baby Bump Update + Second Trimester Outfits
    February 27, 2020
    Bump Update, Maternity Style, Pregnancy

    23 Week Baby Bump Update + Second Trimester Outfits

    It’s time for another bump update.  I can’t believe how fast this pregnancy is moving along.  I’m 23 weeks, going…

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  • 6 Ways to Wear Black Leggings and a Black T-shirt
    February 24, 2020
    Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget, Maternity Style

    6 Ways to Wear Black Leggings and a Black T-shirt

    Welcome to my 3rd blog post in my series on Building a Maternity Wardrobe on a Budget.  So far I’ve…

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  • 3 Easy Date Night Outfits Wearing Snakeskin Booties
    February 20, 2020
    Maternity Style, Outfits

    3 Easy Date Night Outfits Wearing Snakeskin Booties

    Winter has always been a hard season for me to dress for.  It’s long, cold and I always find myself…

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What I wore this week as a 42-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 42-year old mom of 2! 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤 Today I a What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 🖤

Today I am recreating this outfit I wore in the fall of 2017! It’s made with simple wardrobe staples, but the silhouettes in my wardrobe have changed a bit. 

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I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! T I’m loving these corduroy pants from @onequince! They are the perfect color for fall and just back in stock in all colors.🍂

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What I wore last week as a 42-year old mom of 2! What I wore last week as a 42-year old mom of 2!

I skipped my Saturday outfit because I wasn’t feeling great that day and stayed in sweats all day. But everything I wore is here! 

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4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans fro 4 Ways I am styling these wide-leg black jeans from @target! Let me know which look is your favorite! 

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What I wore then vs. what I wore now! Today I’m What I wore then vs. what I wore now! 

Today I’m updating an outfit from the fall of 2019! I’m staying true to the outfit formal and colors, but I’m switching out some silhouettes for a modern look. 

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5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖 At 5’1, it’ 5 petite- friendly jeans under $50! 👖

At 5’1, it’s not always easy to find petite-friendly jeans, that also feel great on. These 5 budget-friendly pairs of jeans are definitely worth checking out! 

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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! 🤍

It was a fun and productive week! The weather was perfect for outfits! Here’s what I wore! 

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