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April 5, 2020


Hello??  Anybody there?!  It has been a little quiet on the blog front.  I just read my last post and boy, have things changed since then!  I wrote it right after we found out the kids’ school was closed for 3 weeks.  Now, it’s closed for the rest of the year.  I included some of our favorite games and things to do in the post, so if you didn’t read it, you should check it out!  Although, sorry if all the puzzles are now sold out!

I’ve been refraining from shopping for several reasons.  My husband’s office is closed until at least April 30 so it just doesn’t feel like the time to be spending money.  Not to mention that he is HOME all.the.time now so no hiding packages! (tell me I’m not the only one that does that!). However, one of my favorite retailers, Nordstrom, continues to have amazing items on sale!  I did order a couple things today, because maybe someday we will be able to socialize again!  I also saw some of my all-time favorite items on sale and I wanted to share these great deals with all of you!

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How to Survive a Month at Home with Your Kids, Thanks to COVID-19

March 15, 2020

To say I was shocked when I read the announcement that Michigan was closing all schools until April 6 is an understatement.    To me, it was a wake up call that COVID-19 is not something to be taken lightly.  If scientists and doctors are recommending that we take this drastic of a measure to prevent the virus from spreading and overwhelming our medical system, I’m respecting that.  But, man, my heart sank and my stomach dropped, when I saw that school closing announcement.   WHAT AM I GOING TO DO WITH MY KIDS FOR 3 WEEKS AT HOME? (*I realize I’m lucky my kids are old enough to stay home alone and I work from home.  My heart goes out to everyone scrambling for childcare and wondering how they will feed their kids.)

For us, our spring break begins the day school can commence so really, my kids are missing 4 weeks of school. I immediately told them this would not be an extended vacation and we would be homeschooling.  The one problem?  I’m not a teacher and never have I had a desire to homeschool.  I have seen several suggestions on social media on how to navigate this crazy time.  I’m rounding up my favorites here, as well some things I plan to do with my children for the next month.  I have no idea how this will go down, just trying establish some type of routine.

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Travel Day Essentials and Spring Break Books

March 8, 2020

Whether you are in a car or plane, you want to feel comfortable when you are traveling.  Throughout the years, I have developed a formula for my travel day outfit and essentials. Today I’m sharing my travel day look along with several functional items that help keep me organized.   Also, I’ve read a ton of good books lately so if you need some vacation reads, I’m sharing my list below!

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CATEGORIES // Fashion, Spring & Summer, Travel

March Target Round-Up

March 3, 2020

You know what they say about March…In like a Lion, Out Like a Lamb.  Although, living in Michigan, fingers crossed on the lamb part.:). We are tired of our winter clothes and with Spring Break on the horizon, we have been all about Spring and Summer fashion.  While we are shopping with many retailers, Target has been a hit with a ton of cute stuff.  We thought it would be nice to throw it all in one blog post.  Give us a follow on Instagram if you would like to see the try-on videos.  It’s saved on our Insta-Story highlights and named Target Haul.  Come see our finds!

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Cream Sweater Round Up

February 24, 2020

Is it just me or does everyone have a thing for cream sweaters?  If my book club is any proof, I’m not alone in my addiction.  There were 4 out of 6 of us in cream sweaters at our last meeting!  Maybe it’s because cream is flattering on all skin tones or perhaps because it is a brighter color you can wear in the winter, but cream sweaters are everywhere.  From the looks of my closet, I’m not allowed to buy any more!  There are so many great cream sweaters on sale right now. Read more to see how versatile cream sweaters are and to check out all the looks!

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What to Wear to a Rock Concert (or any concert)

February 19, 2020

We are headed to see the Lumineer’s in Chicago this weekend – sooo excited!  Do you listen them?  They are an American folk rock band based out of Denver, Co and you might recognize some of their more popular songs like “Ho Hey”, “Stubborn Love”, “Ophelia”, and “Cleopatra.”  They put on a great live show and we love their music.  Give them a listen, The Lumineers station on Pandora is a good one.

It’s always hard to decide what to wear to a concert.  You want to look cool (because, Hello, concert!), but you want to be comfy (because, Hello, dancing!).  Because it is February in Chicago, I also need to factor in staying warm.  When I was coming up with an outfit, I saw lots of different price points for things I was looking at. It inspired me to do a Spend vs. Save on what to wear to a rock concert.  You won’t believe some of these Save options!

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Are you having a hard time remembering what day it Are you having a hard time remembering what day it is or is it just me?  Also, I’m surprised at how quickly the day goes by. The virtual happy hour calls help! We can pass 2 hours talking to friends just like that!  Everybody has time so we have had fun catching up with old friends we rarely see. I haven’t been shopping much, but finally broke down today. Nordstrom continues to roll out amazing sales everyday and I got sucked in! 
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In honor of our son’s 11th birthday, we dressed In honor of our son’s 11th birthday, we dressed up for the first time in weeks!  It felt good!  I bought this new @amazon dress for spring break (😭), but I can tell it’s going to be a staple this summer. It’s available in several colors and is a perfect casual sundress. ☀️
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The stay at home order is starting to remind me of The stay at home order is starting to remind me of when I was grounded as a kid.  I have actually found comfort in that.  Seems like the world operated at a much slower pace back then.  Remember how cool MTV was, especially during spring break?! This MTV shirt reminds me of my youth, and I’m just going to appreciate the slower pace for the next few weeks while we fight this nasty 🦠. Stay safe and stay healthy out there.  A huge THANK YOU to all the essential businesses and workers, YOU ARE appreciated!  http://liketk.it/2MbbR #liketkit @liketoknow.it  #LTKunder50 #LTKstyletip
When you’re on a road trip (see stories) and for When you’re on a road trip (see stories) and forced to use the public restroom. Just got this graphic tee in the mail and loved it immediately!  Thanks to @Nordstrom for their 25% off sale, it’s now on sale. 
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We interrupt this fashion blog to bring you a new We interrupt this fashion blog to bring you a new blog post - How to Survive a Month at Home with Your Kids. (besides the obvi - stocking up on wine🍷🤪) It may involve some color coded charts, but a girl can dream, right???
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In light of all the craziness, this tee is perfect In light of all the craziness, this tee is perfect! “Only good vibes “ for all of us the next few weeks as we strive to keep everyone healthy! @target 
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Please tell me I’m not the only one with a drawe Please tell me I’m not the only one with a drawer full of jeans!  @nordstromrack is having an event sale on my favorite denim brand, AG. Tons of styles available at over 50% off. These jeans are a splurge so this sale is awesome!🙌🏼 beware, sizes are going quickly. 
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I love putting photos of myself in a bikini on soc I love putting photos of myself in a bikini on social media...said no one EVER! 🙈🤣 But this cute suit from @hm is worth sharing. Size up on the top and bottom. 
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