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What I Wore: Cute Mom Outfits to Copy This Winter

February 23, 2023 by Katie H.

6 cute mom outfit ideas

If you follow along with me on Instagram, you may have caught my weekly “What I Wore as a SAHM” posts. I haven’t shared a round-up of my daily outfits here on the blog since last summer (Read my cute and comfortable SAHM outfit posts HERE!!) That’s why today I felt like it was time to bring it to the blog and share a roundup of my cute mom outfits that I have been wearing this winter.

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Filed in: Daily Outfits, Mom Style, Uncategorized, What I Wore • by Katie H. • 4 Comments

What I Wore: Family Beach Vacation to Lake Michigan

June 26, 2022 by Katie H.

Family at the beach

Last week we went on a family beach vacation to Lake Michigan in South Haven, MI. The weather was perfect and we had so much fun! Today I want to recap and share some of the outfits I wore on our family beach vacation.

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Filed in: Daily Outfits, Mom Style, Summer Style, Travel, Uncategorized, What I Wore • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

The Most Versatile Summer Sandals

June 6, 2022 by Katie H.

How to wear summer sandals

To splurge or not to splurge, that is the question, or at least that’s a question that I get asked from time to time. Can you splurge on fashion and still have an affordable wardrobe? If your budget allows it then, of course, it’s okay to splurge! Before you make a splurge purchase it’s important to think about the value that the item will hold in your wardrobe. If the value is high, meaning you will wear it all the time in multiple ways and it makes you feel good wearing it, then go for it!

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Filed in: Daily Outfits, How to Wear it, Mom Style, shoes, Uncategorized • by Katie H. • 2 Comments

Casual Outfits To Wear While Running Errands

April 19, 2022 by Katie H.

Casual outfits to wear while running errands

I am a pro when it comes to running errands. I feel like that’s all I do every day. Any time that I leave the house I like to feel cute and put together in whatever I am wearing, but let’s face it. The grocery store is not the most glamorous place to be. That’s why there is no reason that you need to get overly dressed up (unless of course that makes you feel good). That’s why l like to keep it casual.

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Cute Rainy Day Outfit Ideas With Rain Boots

April 6, 2022 by Katie H.

Cute Rainy Day Outfit Ideas

I never thought that I would ever own a pair of Hunter rainboots. I just didn’t think that they fit into my wardrobe, plus they are expensive. With all the April spring showers we have been getting here in Michigan lately, I have been thinking that a cute pair of rain boots might be the perfect addition to my wardrobe.

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How To Make Your Momiform Feel More Stylish

April 4, 2022 by Katie H.

Ways to look more stylish in your everyday mom outfits

A few years ago I wrote a blog post called 5 Ways To Make Your Momiform Pop! The post has been one of my most popular posts on Pinterest and I know that it’s because so many women are looking for the answer to the question of, how can I feel more stylish in my everyday outfits as a mom? It’s hard to find the balance between comfy and cute when you have little kids at home. I know this first hand. That’s why I wanted to continue to talk about this topic with a new blog series of posts to help make your everyday momiform feel more stylish.

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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 the last week of school and now we are kicking off summer with a Caribbean cruise vacation!! 🚢🏝️☀️ 

Here’s what I wore this week! 

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Walmart Cruise Outfits 🚢 These are 2 outfits I Walmart Cruise Outfits 🚢

These are 2 outfits I plan to wear on the first day of my cruise! 

Outfit 1: Boarding and exploring the ship on day 1
Outfit 2: Dining room and after dinner entertainment! 

Which outfit do you like best? 

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Summer workwear with layers! I recently asked wha Summer workwear with layers!

I recently asked what your summer styles struggles were. A lot of people said their workplace is freezing from the A/C in the summer. So here are some summer workwear layering ideas! 

1️⃣Button-Down shirts
2️⃣ Cardigans
3️⃣ Blazers

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Stay stylish and comfortable in these mom-friendly Stay stylish and comfortable in these mom-friendly summer outfits from @walmart! All these styles are perfect to mix and match, and at a price point that feels just as good as they look. 😎 #walmartpartner 

Whether you’re chasing kiddos, running errands, or soaking up the sun, these outfits have you covered—without breaking the bank! 

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Target Summer Vacation Finds Try-On!! I’m lovin Target Summer Vacation Finds Try-On!!

I’m loving these mom-friendly tummmy support one-piece bathing suits that are currently 30% off this week! They do run slightly small, so you might want to size up! 

Also these maxi dresses are too cute! The yellow dress was a bit big in the top, but the red dress fit TTS! 

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I’m loving this activewear from @pinspark_offici I’m loving this activewear from @pinspark_official! It’s perfect for tennis, pickleball, golf, or any outdoor activity. Personally, I love wearing it to the park or splash pad with my kids—it’s cute and practical!

The quality is amazing, and the fabric includes built-in sun protection to keep you safe and stylish all day long. 🌞

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Wear to wear this $18 dress from @walmart! This Wear to wear this $18 dress from @walmart! 

This dress is so cute and comes in other colors! It’s great to wear anywhere this summer! 

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Best Sellers from May!! 🌸 Here are the pieces Best Sellers from May!! 🌸

Here are the pieces you have been shopping on the @shop.ltk app! 

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