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Hi, my names Katie, a mom and style blogger on a mission to help women build a wardrobe they love on a budget!

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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

I’ve been blogging for over 12 years, and a few mo I’ve been blogging for over 12 years, and a few months back I decided to write down the core values that guide Thrifty Wife Happy Life.

I hope these resonate with you 🤍

1.) Confidence Through Style – This is about showing up for yourself and feeling good in the outfit you put together. I hope my outfits can give you inspiration and help you build confidence in yourself.

2.) An Intentional, Value-Driven Wardrobe – It’s not always about shopping every sale that comes your way. It’s about intentionally choosing clothes that bring value to your wardrobe—pieces you can rewear, restyle, and feel amazing in. That’s what building a budget-friendly wardrobe is all about.

3.) Accessible Fashion for All – I share clothes that are easy to wear in everyday life and easy to shop. Nothing outrageously expensive or hard to find.

4.) Kindness & Community – This one is really important to me. I want this to be a safe space. A judgment-free zone where women can come together through a love of fashion. I want to uplift and inspire women. I truly believe in women supporting women—we need to stick together, not tear each other down.

5.) Real & Honest Connections – I’m not going to pretend to be someone else on social media. I am who I am, and I want to share the reality of life with you. My house isn’t always clean, my outfits aren’t always perfectly steamed, and I make spelling mistakes all the time. I’m not perfect, but that doesn’t mean I don’t wake up every morning and strive to be better than I was yesterday. That’s what I share here.

💗If these values resonate with you, I’d love for you to stick around, join the conversation, and be part of this community. Tell me in the comments which one speaks to you most. 👇

#corevalues #womensupportingwomen
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 hope you are enjoying your Super Bowl Sunday! 🏈 Winter outfits are still going strong for me. It’s sort of sad that I am at the point that 30 degrees sounds pretty good to me! 😂 

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
My favorite jeans that I have been wearing non sto My favorite jeans that I have been wearing non stop this winter! 👖

As a petite woman in my 40s, finding jeans that are flattering and comfortable isn’t always easy — so when I find ones I truly love, I hang on to them.

🎥Comment JEANS and I will send you the link to my YouTube video with all the shopping details! 🔗https://youtu.be/Ztp3mqR6-UQ?si=O-d3w9NpATk6_BAF

#petitejeans #jeansover40 #over40fashion
Easy Healthy Recipes: Tomato Soup 🍅 Tomato soup i Easy Healthy Recipes: Tomato Soup 🍅

Tomato soup is one of the easiest soups to make. It’s full of veggies and tastes so good! It pairs perfectly with grilled cheese or avocado toast 🥑

Recipe Details:
* 6-8 tomatoes 🍅 
* 1-2 bell pepper (I used 1 red and 1/2 yellow) 🫑 
* 1 yellow onion 🧅 
* 1 bulb of garlic 🧄 
* 1-2 teaspoons of oregano
* 1-2 teaspoons of dried basil or use fresh basil 🌿 
* Salt and pepper to taste
* A splash of balsamic vinegar 
* 1 tablespoon of tomato paste 
* 2 cups vegetable broth 
* Splash of milk (half and half for a creamier taste) 

Let me know if you try this recipe! 🍲 

#healthyrecipes #winterrecipe #tomatosoup
Valentine’s Day outfits you can wear all winter lo Valentine’s Day outfits you can wear all winter long! ❤️

I love a cute heart sweater for Valentine’s Day, but that is a very seasonal piece that you can’t wear all the time! That’s why I am loving these outfits that you can’t wear any time of the year! 

🛍️ Comment LINK and I’ll send you the shopping link for this post! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5QIpa

#valentinesday #valentinesdayoutfit #pinksweater #redblazer #outfitideas
January Best Sellers ❄️ Here are the items you ha January Best Sellers ❄️

Here are the items you have been loving from last month! Let me know if you have purchased anything of these items and how you like it! 

1️⃣ Amazon sweatpant jeans (size 24)
2️⃣ Quince Bella Stretch Wide-Leg Jeans (size: 25/28”)
3️⃣ Quince Bella Stretch Relaxed Straight Jeans (size: 25/28”)
4️⃣ Quince cashmere sweater (size: small)
5️⃣ Quince cropped cardigan (size: xsmall)
6️⃣ Target striped sweater (size: small)
7️⃣ Quince down coat (size: small)
8️⃣ Adidas samba (size:7)
9️⃣ Abercrombie hoodie sweatshirt (size: small)

🛍️ Comment JANUARY and I’ll send you the shopping link for this post! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5QtF8

#bestsellers #ltkstyletip #winterstyle
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! 🤍

It’s time to say goodbye to January and hello to February! ❤️ I’m really ready to move on from the cold temperatures, but I know we aren’t out of it just yet! 

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
How to wear sweatpant jeans! 👖 I am loving this c How to wear sweatpant jeans! 👖

I am loving this comfortable pair of sweatpant jeans — they look polished like real denim but feel soft and stretchy like your favorite lounge pants. I styled them a few different ways to show how easy they are to dress up with boots and a coat or keep casual with sneakers and cozy layers. Perfect for when you want to feel comfortable but still look put together ✨

🛍️ Comment JEANS and I will send you the link to my blog post with all the shopping details! 🔗https://thriftywifehappylife.com/2026/01/how-to-wear-sweatpant-jeans/

#sweatpantjeans #petitestyleblogger #howtowearit #outfitideas
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