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Cruise Wardrobe: What to Wear for a Caribbean Cruise

May 19, 2025 by Katie H.

what to wear on a Caribbean cruise outfit ideas

I’m getting excited because my family has two cruise vacations booked this summer! We love going on cruise vacations together, and these trips will be our third and fourth cruises as a family of four. I’m already planning my outfits, so I thought it would be fun to share a post all about what to wear on a Caribbean cruise!

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What I Wore: Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise

July 24, 2024 by Katie H.

Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise outfit ideas.

After a long month of traveling with the kids this summer, Kevin and I snuck off for a 3-night Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise at the beginning of the month. It was our first trip without the kids since our 10th-anniversary trip to Las Vegas (Read that post: What I Wore in Las Vegas ) We both turn 40 at the end of the summer, so we felt this trip was the perfect way to celebrate our big milestone birthdays and enjoy some quality time together. I have to say that this was the best vacation that we have been on so far together. It will be hard to top! Today I want to tell you all about our cruise and of course; share all the outfits that I wore!

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What I Wore: Bahamas Cruise Vacation Outfits

June 19, 2024 by Katie H.

What I Wore: Bahamas Cruise Vacation Outfits

My family and I just got back from a 5-night cruise vacation to the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. This was the second cruise that we have done as a family of 4. Cruising with kids is a little different than without, but we all had a great time. Today I want to share all my Bahamas cruise vacation outfits with you.

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What I Wore on My Family Vacation in Northern Michigan

July 16, 2023 by Katie H.

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 my trip here on the blog, and of course, one of my favorite things to share is the outfits I wore throughout the vacation.

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Affordable Girls Trip Outfit Ideas by Destination

May 10, 2023 by Katie H.

8 outfits to wear on a girls trip in different cities.

Does anyone have a girls trip planned this summer? My friends and I have been throwing the idea around to plan a weekend getaway, but we don’t have anything nailed down yet. I thought it would be fun to start planning out some girls trip outfit ideas. That’s why today I wanted to share some cute weekend getaway outfits to wear in different popular girls trip destinations of the country.

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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

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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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#pinspark #pinsparksports #pinsparks25 #amazonfinds #amazonactivewear
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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