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5 Ways To Rock This Summer

May 25, 2017 | Leave a Comment

Summer is almost upon us. Sometimes it sneaks up on us just like Christmas tends to; and before you know it, the entire summer is gone and you feel like you didn’t accomplish a single thing that you planned to. Don’t let this summer pass you by! Here are five ways you can be prepared…

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: summer

Comic Book Popcorn Cones [ printable ]

June 13, 2016 | Leave a Comment

This weekend we had quite the raging party. It was superhero-palooza as we celebrated birthdays for my now four and two year old boys (insert ugly cry here). [ Invite: Nuts & Bolts Paper Co ] In the midst of party decor and food planning, I got the idea to create some popcorn cones that tied…

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Beach vacation must-haves

May 23, 2016 | 1 Comment

This year marks a milestone for my husband and myself. We’ve never been on a true “beach” vacation together… in the past, we’ve always done big city vacations like Chicago and Portland. But this year is our ten year anniversary and I told the Mr. that we are going to sit on a beach and…

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Filed Under: fashion Tagged With: beach, summer, vacation

DIY Outdoor Boot Rack

April 6, 2016 | 1 Comment

I hate mud. I hate wood floors and mud. I hate kids and mud. I’m type-A, after all, and messes freak me out. When we moved to Colorado from California, I realized I had a new battle to deal with: winter boots covered in snow and mud that just wouldn’t quit – oh, and 3…

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Sprucing up the outdoors for spring and summer

March 23, 2016 | Leave a Comment

Ok, so technically it is in the 30s right now and I have about 2 feet of snow blocking a good portion of my windows. But I won’t let winter’s last storms get me down; I’m thinking about sunshine and spring and backyard barbecues. It’s on its way, so I might as well begin preparations,…

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Filed Under: home Tagged With: DIY, home, spring, summer

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Lace shorts for fall transition (WIWW)

September 23, 2015 | 1 Comment

It’s been a long time since I posted fashion photos. Contrary to what you may believe, I have still been getting dressed. And I do still love me some shopping and putting together outfits. But ever since we moved to a new place back in April, I realized I haven’t taken the time to snap…

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Filed Under: fashion Tagged With: 2015 fashion, fall, mom fashion, summer, What I Wore Wednesday

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I dare you to get off the couch

August 13, 2015 | 1 Comment

This post was sponsored on behalf of CLIF Kid via One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. I am definitely a home-body. I’m not lazy by any means, in fact I don’t stop moving all day long. You know how it is as a mom – I’m either driving around and running errands, or…

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: for the kids, sponsored, summer

Road trip hacks for traveling with kids

August 11, 2015 | 1 Comment

As you may have read, I recently took a road trip with our 3 kids and my husband across 5 states and the greater Midwestern area. It was an adventure, to say the least. We had some complaining and crying (and maybe a little yelling on my part…), but for the most part we also…

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: summer

Roooooooad-trip! (& making memories)

July 31, 2015 | Leave a Comment

I don’t really like road trips. My husband will agree. He almost threw me out of the car a few times. I get antsy and whine about how it’s taking FOREVER. But despite not enjoying being stuck in the car for long periods of time, I do enjoy making memories with my family. And this…

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Filed Under: Life Tagged With: summer

Ending summer with a “pop” (I mean “bang”)

August 28, 2014 | Leave a Comment

Disclosure: I participated in this sponsored campaign on behalf of One2One Network. All opinions stated are my own. Full disclosure statement
 

It feels like summer just began. Is it really possible that it’s almost over?

Mia doesn’t return to preschool until after Labor Day, which makes summer feel a little longer for our family since many kids started heading back as early as mid-August. We are soaking up these last couple of weeks of summer sun and time with all three kids at home.

Filed Under: crafting Tagged With: life, sponsored, summer

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I get it. It's a little weird. But the girls I've I get it. It's a little weird.
But the girls I've seen do it best, look adorable.

I think it looks best with an oversized tee or sweatshirt, tennies or slides, and a small crossbody bag.

You can't argue with comfort.

For the record, these are women's sleep shorts that I've had a couple of years from Old Navy. If you buy actual men's boxers, you might consider sewing up the pee pocket 😜

Don't spend a lot on this trend; these shorts are made from the thinnest of fabric and shouldn't cost much. Don't be fooled by a retailer that wants you to spend just because it's trendy.

But if you see some cute boxers and want to give it a go - then do! Bonus - if/when the trend ends, you'll have pajamas on the ready 👏

It's solid weekend wear, but I'm not going out to dinner in it...

#boxershortsforgirls #boxershort #ootd #womensfashion #styleinspiration
Another project down in my son's room! I knew I w Another project down in my son's room!

I knew I wanted some sort of built-in feature in this bedroom, but it was hard to figure out what, because we turned it into an active space where he could run and play and needed a lot of room.

So I settled on a built-in bookcase with the slatted design feature, which I'm in love with!

The best part about it is that if he ever decides to upgrade his bed, the space will also accommodate a full or queen size bed going in the opposite direction. It adds so much interest to this room and hopefully will be here for a long time!

One of the things I love most about DIY projects is figuring out how to make something - it's like a giant puzzle. I saw photos of these slotted wall room dividers on Pinterest and just figured it out as I went. All in all, I had very few hiccups and it only took me a few hours to put together. I think I only cursed once?!? And so I call that an extreme DIY win...

Now that the sports wall, the climbing wall, and the built-in feature are complete, the last thing to do in here is some additional painting. I'm thinking of using a contrasting blue color for the closet doors and back side of the built-in, and perhaps trimming out the window with it as well. Then I need to switch out the light for a fan and this.room.is done 🙌

Details: I used two IKEA billy bookshelves, screwed together and secured to the wall. Then wrapped them in white oak plywood. I ripped down 2x4s into 1.5x1.5" square dowels (heavily sanded!) and used pocket holes on the back side of each to secure to the bookshelf and the 1x4 in the ceiling. It's very sturdy!

Go back in my reels to see the other projects from this room! 

#diy #boysroom #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom #builtins #bedroomredo #girlswhobuild
This climbing wall took half a day and cost under This climbing wall took half a day and cost under $100!

We are lucky enough to have 13' ceilings in our bedrooms, so a climbing wall seemed to make sense in my son's room as we worked on the remodel.

He is a super active kid with #ADHD, so his room redo has involved lots of activity spaces! Go back in my reels to see past projects and follow to see me finish this up!

#diy #roomrenovation #roomrefresh #kidsrooms #climbingwall #soccerbedroom
Another to-do checked off my list for spring break Another to-do checked off my list for spring break room makeover!

I added very subtle striping to the wall to mimic a soccer field and keep things classy. ⚽

Stick around to see the next project - a climbing wall!

(And go back in my reels to see the sports wall)

#roommakeover #soccer #kidsroom

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