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Mom Blog Picture Fails

July 17, 2017 by Katie Haller

Hey everyone! It’s Monday and on Monday’s I like to try to share a mom or family post for Mommy Monday. I don’t always get around to posting one, but today I had an idea for a fun mom post.

I’m not sure about you, but I spend a lot of time on social media looking at other people’s pictures and I love it and hate it all at the same time. I love getting inspired by other people’s photos, but at the same time, everyone on social media makes their lives look so perfect. They post these perfect pictures of their perfect lives and for some reason, we all feel like we need to keep up with that perfect image. I’m defiantly guilty of that. I don’t want to share an ugly picture of myself, or talk about a fight I got into with my husband. We only share the good.

Recently, I was going through my pictures on my phone and deleting the photos I don’t need when I came across some funny pictures that didn’t really turn out so great. If you’re a mom and you have ever tried to capture the perfect picture with your little one, you know how hard it can be. All those perfect moms with their kids didn’t get that shot on a first try. Trust me. Today I wanted to get real with you and share some of my not so great mommy and me pictures with Jack.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Mom Blog Picture Fails

Trying to bribe him to look cute with toys.

He’s always running off on me.

He has mastered the whole boneless move

No smiles for mommy

Trying to jump into the pool.

Screaming and pulling my hair on Mother’s Day

I love this one. It looks like he’s trying to escape me, but I’m blocking the way.

Taking your own outfit pictures is not always easy when you have a clingy teething one-year-old.

I hope you enjoyed those pictures as much as I did. Do you have any photo outtakes that make you laugh with your little ones?

Summer Tank Cardimom

July 13, 2017 by Katie Haller

*This post is sponsored by Multiwear.co. All opinions are 100% my own.

It was about this time of the year last summer that I was in the heart of breastfeeding and pumping. Jack was 5 months and I had finally felt like I had a good handle on my breastfeeding/pumping schedule and routine. I look back and think of the happy bonding time that I had with my baby. The only negative thing I can think of was the challenge of breastfeeding during the warm summer months. Summertime is not always the ideal time of the year for snuggling up and nursing your baby under a nursing cover, especially when you live in the desert.

That’s why I was so excited when Multiwear.co asked me to work with them again and share the Summer Tank CardimomⓇ Open Weave Sweater. This cardigan/poncho is similar to the original CardimomⓇ that I did a post on earlier in the year (see post here), but it’s designed as a summer option. I like that this cardigan has an open weave to it making it lightweight and cooler to wear in the heat. It’s also sleeveless which is really nice. I only wish I would have had this CardimomⓇ last summer while I was still nursing. The great thing about this nursing cover is that you can wear it long after your breastfeeding and maternity days are over. It’s so practical and fits in perfectly with my summer mom wardrobe.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Summer mom look

Here are a few ways that I’m wearing my Summer Tank CardimomⓇ.

I spend a lot of time at the pool in the summer, and I love how this CardimonⓇ works as a simple cover-up that I can easily throw over my bathing suit. It’s shorter in the front and longer in the back, so it provides nice coverage over your backside, which I like.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Cardimom worn as a pool cover up

I like to wear shorts and a tank top a lot in the summer, but I always like to layer with something, especially when going in and out of air conditioning, but long sleeves are no fun when it’s 110 degrees outside. That’s why it’s always nice to have a sleeveless cover-up as an option.

One of my summer essentials in my closet is a little black sundress. This neutral color is perfect to pair with the black. I like how it can be worn casually or you can dress it up depending on how you accessorize.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Cardimom worn with a black dress

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Cardimom worn with a black sundress

If you are looking for the perfect summer nursing cover up or just a great practical summer cardigan, I suggest checking out multiwear.co!

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Summer tank Cardimom

How would you wear your CardimomⓇ?

Michigan Trip

July 10, 2017 by Katie Haller

Hey everyone! I feel like I’ve been out of the loop for a while because I was on vacation and away from my computer for a week. Now I’m back and just trying to get back into my normal routine.

Last week, my family and I spent a week in Michigan visiting our family. Ever since we moved to Las Vegas, our number one destination has been Michigan. We have been trying to go back twice a year so we can spend time with both sides of our family and share Jack with everyone. I always thought that Kevin and I were so lucky because our family is all in the same place, but ever since we moved away, I find it to be difficult to have all our family in one place. We get one week to squeeze in a visit with everyone and it can get a little overwhelming at times, especially with a baby. That’s why this trip was our last Michigan trip for a while. We decided we want to take some time to visit some other places this next year and hopefully we will have lots of visitors come out our way.

It was our 3rd trip to Michigan with Jack, but it was our first time going back on Kevin’s airline and traveling with our flight benefits as a family. If you have ever traveled standby, you understand how nerve-racking it can be. We totally lucked out though and ended up making it onto 2 initially full flights. On top of making the flights, Jack was the best little traveler that he’s ever been. I was so proud that I wasn’t the one on the flight with the screaming child.

We flew into Grand Rapids, MI, because that’s the closest airport to our families that Kevin’s airline flies to Vegas from. I actually prefer the Grand Rapids airport. It’s smaller than DTW and it’s easier to get around with a baby. They even have a kid’s playroom that Jack loved.

Our trip was pretty non stop and the week flew by so fast. We visited both sides of our families. Jack got to see grandparents, great grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins. In our short week, we squeezed in a trip to the Detroit Zoo, visited a couple lakes, the Yankee Air Museum, a tour of downtown Detroit and a 4th of July parade. I even got to be reunited with my favorite Michigan beer that we can’t get out in Nevada.

Here are a few pictures from our week.

Excited to go for a ride on daddy’s airplane!

We have grass in our yard, but it doesn’t compare to the big grass yards in Michigan!

First time at the lake. He had a blast until he tried to eat the sand.

He loved playing in the baby pool.

4th of July

He wasn’t sure what to make of the boat.

The penguin exhibit at the zoo was the best! It put a huge smile on my little guy’s face.

Detroit riverfront

Best airplane trip ever! Jack slept half the flight.

Shop Jack’s wardrobe. A lot is on sale right now!

It’s always nice going home, but it’s also always nice coming back to my other home. I only wish we would have had more time to see more people, but there’s always next time!

Do you live away from family? Does anyone else spend their summer vacations in their home state?

Favorite Summer Sunglasses

July 5, 2017 by Katie Haller

*This post is sponsored by Glassesshop.com. All opinions are 100% my own.

I’ve always loved a cute pair of sunglasses, but recently I’ve been obsessed with them. Maybe it’s the summer months or the sunny skies of the desert, but I can’t get enough of my sunglasses. That’s why I was so excited when glassesshop.com asked me to collaborate with them on a product review.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- Cat eye sunglasses from glassesshop.com

I don’t like to spend a lot of money on sunglasses, yet I am always looking for something that’s stylish and good quality. Glassesshop.com has an amazing selection of sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, and eyeglasses at an affordable price. I am in love with these Amanda Cat Eye Toroise colored sunglasses. They are my new favorite pair! I love the style of them and how comfortable they are. I find myself forgetting to take them off when I’m indoors because I forget that I’m even wearing them.

If you’re looking for sunglasses or eyeglasses online, glassesshop.com is the way to go! Since I’m such a big fan of finding a great deal, the one thing I really love about them is that there is always a sale going on. They also have a great clearance section with glasses starting as low as $5.95! If you want to check out Glassesshop.com for yourself you can use this special promo code GSHOT50 and get 50% off your purchase! Have fun shopping!

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- summer look with jean shorts and white tank top

Shop my closet

Top- Old Navy (exact) || Shorts- Ambercrombi-thrifted (similar) || Shoes- Nordstrom (exact) || Hat- Target (similar) || Necklace- Nordstrom Rack (similar) || Sunglasses- Glassesshop.com (exact)

Fourth of July Outfit

June 29, 2017 by Katie Haller

The 4th of July is right around the corner and it just happens to be one of my favorite holidays. That’s why I always love putting together a fun look for the day. I haven’t decided what to wear for the 4th of July this year, but I have been brainstorming a few outfit ideas.

Today I wanted to share one of the looks I put together for the holiday with some of my favorite pieces in my closet. I’ve been wearing this navy stripe swing tank top a lot this summer. I think this top was made for the 4th of July. It’s perfect! I decided to wear it with my white pants, gold wedge shoes, and my red bead necklace. I’m obsessed with sunglasses lately, and these mirrored aviator sunglasses were found at the end of the pet aisle at the grocery store for only $5. They are so summery and perfect for the forth!

*This post contains affiliate links which means by clicking on and/or making a purchase through a link I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support.

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- 4th of July inspired look

Thrifty Wife, Happy Life- White pants, flowy striped tank top and cork wedge shoes

Shop my Closet

Top- Target (similar) || Pants- Target (similar) || Shoes- Kohl’s (similar) || Necklace- Aldo (similar)

I hope everyone has a safe and happy Fourth of July!

My Closet- Summer Sundress

June 27, 2017 by Katie Haller

For the last week or so, the temperatures in Las Vegas have been around 115 degrees every day. Dry heat or not, 115 is hot! Too hot! It makes it hard to get dressed sometime. Since this is my third desert summer, I’ve learned that the best way to dress in the heat is to wear a simple sundress. They are so comfortable and easy to accessorize in the heat.

Today, I wanted to share one of my favorite sundresses in my closet. I’ve had this dress in my closet for years, but when it comes to simple dresses like this, I like to hold on to them. You never know when it will come in handy. I really love the colorful print on this dress. I haven’t been able to find anything like it in recent years. I often accessorize the dress with brown. For this look, I wore my brown slingback wedges, brown leather purse and I layered with my denim jacket. You always have to keep something on hand to layer with, because it might be 110 outside, but inside it can be 70 degrees.

*This post contains affiliate links which means by clicking on and/or making a purchase through a link I will receive a small commission. Thank you for your support.

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Dress- Old Navy (similar) || Jacket- Meijer (similar) || Shoes- Steve Madden Macy’s (similar) || Purse- Coach Outlet (similar)

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