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That Mom Who Works…
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Hi guys – after some requests I am going to try and put out a weekly shopping guide with some fun finds and the best sales for everyone to shop! Drum roll – here is my first one! Click on the pictures below to shop, … Continue Reading
T-shirt / shorts / headband We took my dusty old bike from middle school out of the basement yesterday. My husband fixed the chain and it worked as good as new! Can’t believe it is 25 years old!!! I had so much fun riding around … Continue Reading
There are so many good sales going on right now. I am just going to start throwing my finds up on the blog for an easy place for people to link back to. So a lot of the best sales have been at DSW. Right … Continue Reading
You Guys! There are huge sales right now on the LIKEtoKNOW.it app. IT is the #stayhomewithltksale event, and it is exclusive to the app. What does that mean? It means, if you download and shop through the LIKEtoKNOW.it app, you can take advantage of the … Continue Reading
So after yesterday’s post I was under a lot of pressure to find some Tory Burch sandals on sale, as the ones I had posted about had already sold out! So here it is – a whole bunch of Tory Burch Miller Sandals on sale. … Continue Reading
Since we are all staying at home, I know you get it when I say I have both fancy and casual loungewear. It depends on the day, or whether I am leaving the house for a walk, on what type of athleisure I might throw … Continue Reading
Anyone else obsessed with the new tie dye trend? This girl is. It takes me back to my middle school days, when I had a favorite tie dye t-shirt. Not only is there fun nostalgia associated with the tie dye trend, but is cheerful, colorful, … Continue Reading
I saw these gorgeous trees in my neighborhood the other day and had to get a picture with them. I also decided to put this dress on, which sounded crazy since I have only worn leggings and sweats for a month but it wasn’t so … Continue Reading
So if I only log stuff every two weeks, is it still a journal? One thing about this whole situation that has caught me by surprise is how quickly the days go. I mean, they seem to literally fly by and all of the sudden … Continue Reading
For as long as I can remember, I have been plagued by horrible migraines. i feel like a lot of people, when they hear this, just brush it off, roll their eyes, or assume I am just talking about run of the mill headaches. I … Continue Reading
Today is exactly the type of day you do not want to have when you are socially isolating with three kids – rainy and cold! I swear, if these kids can’t get outside, our days go downhill quick, which hopefully doesn’t happen today but its … Continue Reading
I have wanted to journal our days in quarantine as much as possible, and now, about ten days in, I have finally started. Procrastination is one of my finest faults, lol. I saw this idea somewhere and wanted to move forward with it because I … Continue Reading
Okay so I am not a cook by any means. During “normal’ times, I cook a few times a week, but a lot of that is just boiling pasta or making breakfast for dinner. I will try to plan ahead and do some things in … Continue Reading
Once we are all out of social isolation, having lost ten pounds because we spent the whole time working out, we will all need a stunning dress to wear out to that first dinner, happy hour, party, vacation, or to Target – whatever you decide … Continue Reading
So here I am entering week two of social distancing. I had never imagined I would be writing that sentence, or living this scenario, but here we are. Like so many others at home, with kids or without, I have struggled at times to stay … Continue Reading
Oh my goodness. So this is a post I never thought I would be writing. I think that a few weeks ago many of us probably never pondered what we would do if we were stuck at home full-time with our families for a few … Continue Reading
If you are like me you have been struggling to fill the days with activities during this time of social distancing. Once the reality of no more parks, sports practices, or playdates set in and parents everywhere were done mourning the loss, we all tried … Continue Reading
The past few days have been warm, and sunny, and I because of that I put this spring outfit on and met my husband for lunch. It was so wonderful. It truly is amazing how much better you can feel when the weather is nice … Continue Reading
Dress / boots / purse / earrings Okay, first things first – the outfit. This is one of my favorite Amazon purchases EVER. I love this dress. It is cute, flattering and fun, and comes in a bunch of different colors. Perfect for a fun … Continue Reading
There is something about all the new spring and summer clothes out in stores this time of year that helps get me through these last few dreary weeks of winter. I decided the other day to take a stroll through Target (okay, who are we … Continue Reading
So I have continued to state that I am definitely not much of a cook! However, whenever I come across a great recipe I feel compelled to share it with my fellow mamas. This recipe is one of those great ones, and by great I … Continue Reading
So we are going away on a little trip to warmer weather with friends in a few days (edit – OMG I am actually editing this post while on a plane to Mexico – beyond excited here). I am really looking forward to this trip, … Continue Reading
So this is a weird time of year. No one in their right mind wants to buy more winter clothes, but it’s definitely not warm enough to get into spring clothes yet, so where does that leave us? Well, we have fun red and pink … Continue Reading
I made a huge life decision recently that seemed to leave some of my friends and acquaintances absolutely shocked. I have seen eyes bulge out of heads, jaws drop, and eyebrows furrow (except for those that are heavily botoxed). No, I didn’t run away to … Continue Reading
Seems like everyone got some snow today – but I’ll have to say I’m disappointed that we didn’t get more! I am not a huge fan of snow, but I do like a couple of good snowfalls each winter. Animal print fleece / white hat/ … Continue Reading
We just spent the most fun weekend celebrating my dear friend’s wedding in Brooklyn, NY. The weekend was filled with laughs, love and cocktails of course. The bride looked absolutely stunning and every detail of the wedding was perfect. Spanx Leggings / wedge shoes / … Continue Reading
So I don’t know about you but I am staring down a billion Christmas activities, parties and events over the next few week. I don’t know about you, but feels like Christmas literally all of the sudden bum rushed me (that doesn’t look like a … Continue Reading
There is something so magical about this time of the year – the Christmas music, the decorations, the kids’ excitement, the arrival of all of your Black Friday and Cyber Monday purchases!!!! Honestly – I see it as a small reward for all that hard … Continue Reading
Not only are all clothes at Target 30% off right now but most clothing and accessories are an additional 15% off once you add them to your cart! It’s the perfect time to score some new clothes and shoes for yourself and kids – like … Continue Reading
I literally look forward to Black Friday all year long. No, its not for the shopping, or for the turkey leftovers. I look forward to having 24 hours of uninterrupted alone time. The day after Thanksgiving every year my wonderful husband takes to kids to … Continue Reading
I had a chance to run over to my local Loft store the other day just to find one outfit, and had such a hard time picking because they had such great winter pieces! Sweaters, dresses, etc. – lots of good stuff! I wasn’t going … Continue Reading
I recently made a huge life decision that took a lot of thinking about and planning for. I told a group of close friends and they surprised me yesterday with lunch, champagne, and a speech about how they were proud of me that made me … Continue Reading
I am absolutely obsessed with camouflage print everything lately. These camouflage leggings and this fun graphic sweatshirt make a great casual weekend outfit for all my mamas! The leggings are a super reasonable Target find and have held up well after a few wears. Of … Continue Reading
So I got to do something really cool last night! I joined some local bloggers at Elements Massage Mechanicsburg to meet the new owners and check out their refreshed space. The event was organized by the amazing Sara Bozich, and there was champagne and cupcakes, … Continue Reading
If you haven’t noticed, color blocked sweaters are a trend. I have seen this same color pattern in several different shirts, cardigans and sweaters, and I am not going to lie, I am really into it. I found this particular version on Amazon and I … Continue Reading
Okay so no one wants to hear another mom complaining about the time change – I get it. Also, I was really thankful for that extra hour on Saturday after a late night of trick-or-treating and spiked cider with the neighbors. All of that being … Continue Reading
So it may be Halloween, but in our neck of the woods Trick-or-Treat was cancelled due to the thunderstorms and rain showers expected tonight. What is more appropriate to talk about on a rainy day than how to find affordable rain boots? Okay, let me … Continue Reading
You guys – we are literally four days away from Halloween and I feel like I only got to half of my fall and Halloween bucket list items! I am not going to lie, I am kind of bummed. I wonder what we can squeeze … Continue Reading
Okay – so we did our post with some Halloween looks for mom. I think we all know there are tons of adorable Halloween clothes out there for the kids, so I am just highlighting what mine have been wearing and yes, there is still … Continue Reading
Why do the kids get to have all of the Halloween fun? I don’t know about you, but every year my kids get new Halloween shirts, leggings, cute dresses, etc. to wear during the Halloween season, and quite frankly, it is not fair. However, the … Continue Reading
So we are in full on fall mode and I feel like there are so many more fall things I haven’t done yet! We still need to carve pumpkins, hang up the rest of our decorations, go apple picking, do a corn maze – and … Continue Reading
Ahh, here I am, it’s 10:30 on Sunday night, and my laundry isn’t done, the papers aren’t organized and the house is just as messy as it was Friday. How do the weekends go so dang quick? At least we went to the grocery store. … Continue Reading
Hello October! I love this month so much. Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays, but now that I have kids it has taken on a whole new level of awesomeness. Add to that the fall activities – pumpkin patches, raking leaves, football … Continue Reading
Even though it has been hotter than ideal, the weather this past month has been pretty amazing! So many gorgeous weekends of sun and we have spent a lot of time outside. Today is a little dreary but I’ll take it! A great day for … Continue Reading
Happy Monday! I don’t know about you but I feel like a fun work outfit does wonders to make a Monday more bearable. There is something about new clothes that really makes anything more bearable – am I right? I am low-key obsessed with this … Continue Reading
So ever since I cleaned off the counters on this one side of my kitchen, I find myself taking all my pictures there. It is a wonder what shoving five months worth of mail and school papers into a garbage bag and sticking that bag … Continue Reading
So I posted a comprehensive Target haul a few weeks ago with fall clothes for mama and toddler girl that you can find here. One of my favorites from that post is this animal print shirt for little girls. They have it in both toddler … Continue Reading
I am just going to put this out there. Cooking is not my favorite thing. If you follow this blog at all you will see that I only have two recipes on here. I am starting with this disclaimer because if I am posting a … Continue Reading
This was my official first sweater purchase of the season, and let’s just say I love it! I am at that point where I am overly excited about fall, even baking a little (see my post featuring flourless banana-chocolate chip muffins), and this is the … Continue Reading
Cream corduroy jeans • animal print sweater • suede heels • cognac colored bag • sunglasses Going back to work after a holiday weekend is always really difficult for me – and probably everyone else in the universe. This past weekend we had a pretty … Continue Reading
Brown Ankle Boots • Grey Adidas Sneakers • Burgundy Dino Slip Ons • Pink Ruffled Ankle Boots • Purple Vans • Animal Print Sneakers So my two year-old has a shoe collection I am envious of. One of my Mom friends said to me the … Continue Reading
Okay, I’ve seen the Pumpkin Spice Lattes, the ankle boots are in full effect, and the kids have returned to school, so you know what that means – it’s officially time to go to Target and shop for some new fall clothes! I focused this … Continue Reading
Since my older daughter was about 2, it became a struggle for me to dress her. A constant battle between what she wanted to wear and what I wanted her to wear. Now that she is older, I’ve simply given up. She prefers sport shorts … Continue Reading
So I had shared this cardigan awhile ago during Amazon Prime days, and I love it just as much in person as I did then. It’s perfect for fall, and comes in a ton of different colors. Animal print is so in right now too! … Continue Reading
Women’s dress • women’s jacket• booties • girl’s dress • girl’s converse • toddler dress • toddler boots • similar knee socks • similar girls’ headbands School starts this week for my kids and I have all the jitters. I know some moms get so … Continue Reading
How pretty is this dress? I know fall is just around the corner but had to share this gorgeous outfit. We had a fun outing last night to a local winery with some friends. The weather was great, and it was a fun evening. Unfortunately, … Continue Reading
My coffee addiction is no secret, and I am definitely feeling this shirt right now. I am crazy busy at work and also trying to prepare for a work trip and back to school next week. Not to mention I still have school papers sitting … Continue Reading
Can we talk about how my favorite Nordstrom sale purchase this year was a pair of sweatpants? Yep. That’s right. Out of all that stuff these joggers are hands down my favorite item. They are super cute, soft as butter, and have pockets – they … Continue Reading
So this is the official last week of summer for us here. I just can’t believe it but school starts next week! In anticipation I have a really awesome post I’m working on with my best fall finds. I have another one about following your … Continue Reading
I feel like this jumpsuit is a great transition piece for fall, with this olive color and the addition of a jean jacket. It’s super comfortable and reasonably priced, too! The jean jacket is my new favorite, and if you are looking for new sunglasses … Continue Reading
Similar striped cardigan • tank/camisole • Similar pants • Similar shoes • Similar earrings Loving this outfit right now for work and the good news is I can wear it into the fall! The cardigan is awesome and very versatile. Unfortunately, it seems completely sold … Continue Reading
Must haves for traveling with your kiddos and fun pictures from our family vacation
Women’s yellow dress Do you ever feel as a working mama that you can totally handle everything until something totally unexpected throws you for a loop? Like you are doing really well, have a good schedule figured out, then someone gets an ear infection and … Continue Reading
*outfits linked below * Okay, since I have accepted the reality that vacation is over I might as well share some work outfits! This dress is currently my work favorite. It’s comfortable, affordable, and has pockets – and right now it’s on sale for under … Continue Reading
Women’s striped shirt • llama mug • women’s jean shorts • toddler yellow tank • toddler jean shorts • leopard slides • bracelets So I have an extreme case of the Monday’s here, coming off such a wonderful beach vacation. Getting back to reality is … Continue Reading
Of course vacation means shopping, and I picked up this adorable romper and bag at a local surf shop, and lucky for you they are also on Amazon! I have to say, I told someone the romper feels like pajamas. It is so comfortable, and … Continue Reading
Not everyone can be happy on vacation all the time! All the beaching, sunning, and playing can make for crabby kiddos at night, but that’s okay. Not to mention, in a house sleeping 8 kiddos, there’s not much sleep, a few different parenting styles, and … Continue Reading
So I love to dress my kids in coordinating outfits, but let’s be honest – the older two HATE it. But since we are on a big vacation with other families, we decided to coordinate and bring some adorable matching dresses we already had (which … Continue Reading
Alright kids it’s family beach vacation week! You know what that means, right mamas? It means I am resentful and angry that I spent two days packing EVERYTHING for EVERYBODY – just kidding, just kidding (kind of) 😂. All joking aside, I have read a … Continue Reading
I feel like I need to say something important. You guys – summer is NOT over yet. It is only mid-July. With all the back to school stuff coming out and even (gulp) Halloween items, I feel like I am being rushed through some of … Continue Reading
So unless you live under a rock, you know its that time of year – Prime Days! Where Amazon unloads TONS of fabulous deals.
I don’t know about everyone else, but we have heard all about these tie-dye drinks…
This yellow cardigan completes any outfit!
As a working mom, ever feel like it’s hard to parent after a full days work?
This maxi is literally my favorite dress of the summer!
This pink dress and a dinner out with kids
Anyone else getting the summer blues already? I feel like summer is flying by and I haven’t done much of anything yet! I am hoping next week’s holiday and vacation cures me. Why does everything have to go by so quickly?!?! Anyways – you cannot … Continue Reading
So I did something crazy a few nights ago – keeping in mind I am an average working mom of three kids so crazy probably isn’t really crazy. This crazy thing I am referring to is spontaneously taking all three children (ages 7, 6, and … Continue Reading
I see it – the sun! Hurry up and grab your kids, your swimsuits and get outside before it disappears again! Girls Cherry Cover up Strawberry Suit Kitty Straw Hat Pink Jellies Similar Straw Bag Striped Cover Up Red, White and Blue Hat Heart Sunglasses … Continue Reading
Adorable tank top
I don’t know about you, but where we live the summer has been less than stellar. The kids’ swim lessons were cancelled both times this week because it has been raining, and the temperatures have been cooler than usual. I am waiting impatiently for some … Continue Reading
Toddler Girls Tie-Dye Dress Unicorn Crocs Women’s Camo Pants Women’s Wedges White t-shirt We are definitely recovering today from a ridiculously busy weekend. When the alarm went off this morning (and by alarm I mean Luna shouting MOOOOOOMMMMMYYY) at the top of her lungs at … Continue Reading
Target is running some fabulous deals right now through 6/22. There is BOGO 50% off women’s and kid’s dresses and shorts and swim wear for the ENTIRE FAMILY. Get shopping friends! Not that you need any help finding stuff among the amazing deals, but I … Continue Reading
I found amazing Amazon dresses! But first I have to talk about what a fun weekend this has been. Last night I had a much needed happy hour with a bunch of moms. It was so fun to hang out with other moms, and relax. … Continue Reading
I don’t know why, but this week flew by! I think it was because we had some fun things planned – a trip to the movies to see Secret Lives of Pets 2, a day at Hersheypark and today I have a happy hour planned … Continue Reading
You guys – Just One You by Target is on sale through 6/15 at 20% with code JOY20. Use your Red card and that’s 25% savings! I bought a few things this morning and wanted to share my favorites from their collection with links so … Continue Reading
YOU GUYS! I KNOW IT IS SUPER SUPER SUPER ANNOYING TO WRITE IN ALL CAPS BUT I HAVE SOME HUGE NEWS THAT I AM SO EXCITED TO SHARE –Scary Mommy published my blog post on my kids’ not having such a magical summer. Like RIGHT … Continue Reading
Outfit information below Okay – my plan was to sit down tonight and do some summer chore charts for the kids, but I am procrastinating and writing about clothes is just way more fun – so I can save that for tomorrow. I am also … Continue Reading
Shop outfits below Happy Friday y’all! Today is officially the last day of school for my kidoos (I am not crying you’re crying), and I took the day off so we could do some fun things. I like to have a little buffer or “off’ … Continue Reading
“You only have 18 magical summers with your children – make the most of them.” Okay, insert eyeroll. Moms – how many times have you heard this phrase? In my opinion, even one time is too many. Don’t get me wrong – I get it, … Continue Reading
Let me just clarify – I definitely DO NOT have a case of the summer blues! I super excited for warm weather, visits to the pool and summer clothes – but, I am definitely feeling these crisp blue and white looks for mama and babe … Continue Reading
I don’t know about you but we are super excited for our first summer Friday of the season! I have a post coming up very soon on my conflicted feelings regarding the pressure to make summer magical – keep an eye out for it! So … Continue Reading
Now that it is after Memorial Day, we can officially break out the white, right? Or does that rule not exist anymore and I just really dated myself? I am officially obsessed with this Mila and Emma outfit from Target. It’s stylish and fun, yet … Continue Reading
Okay mamas, how do you do it? This past weekend was one of those weekends where I had so many things planned, never sat down, but didn’t even get to 1/3 of the things I wanted to do – and we even had an extra … Continue Reading
So I feel like Luna has captured festival style in this outfit, although let’s be honest, I don’t really know what that looks like since I’m a mom to three kids who only leaves the house to grocery shop and go to work 🤷🏻♀️. Either … Continue Reading
I don’t know about you, but there is something about dressing a toddler that is just so fun. I mean, the clothes are so cute, the kids are cute, and now that I’m aware that this period of dressing them in clothes I pick isn’t … Continue Reading
Okay, so before I talk about this year’s Valentines which I am super proud of, let me tell you about last year. Last year, on Valentine’s Day, I sent my 6 year-old off to school with her store-bought Valentines and nothing else. I should mention … Continue Reading
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