Shopping — Product Reviews

Dagne Dover Vida Tote Review

I love a roomy tote. I ordered this popular L.L.Bean tote not too long ago after seeing so many people post about it. But I’ve found that with all the things I tend to carry when I’m out and about, I needed something with some compartmentalization. Meet the Dagne Dover Vida Tote. I needed something that was durable, would fit tons of daily essentials, and still looked cute. This bag checks all…

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Lifestyle — Organization

How I Organize Our Family Calendar

There are few things I love more than a fresh month and an empty calendar. Even though technology has made it so easy to put all of your appointments, to-dos, and tasks on a calendar (with alerts albeit), I’m a tried and true traditionalist when it comes to calendars, planners, notepads, etc. I shared a bit about how I manage my calendar when it comes to business tasks, but how I…

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Memorial Day Sales You Need to Check Out

Happy long weekend, y’all! I hope you’ve got plenty of fun plans — or a nice weekend of rest. Honestly, both sound pretty great. Memorial Day weekend is a great time to snag some of the pieces you’ve been eyeballing. I shared a few of the sales happening on Instagram, but I figured I’d do a more extensive roundup here in case you want to come back over the weekend.…

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Lifestyle — Recipes

Easy, Kid-Friendly Meals I Make Regularly

If there’s one thing I’ve discovered as a mom, it’s that dinnertime can be chaotic. It’s one of my favorite times of the day, but between keeping Four busy, making sure Blake is okay, and getting dinner prepped, things can get kind of crazy. I used to spend a lot more time working on dinner, but these days, I try to keep things as simple as possible. The crockpot or…

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20 Ways to Make You Feel Like You Have Your Life In Order

Adulting isn't always easy, especially when it comes to feeling like you have your life together. Believe me, I'm literally the worst. But I have LOTS of hope, and I...

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Style — Self-Care

4 Signs It’s Time To Slow Your Roll

I know I sound like a broken record, but it’s been way too easy to get overwhelmed these days. I think it was a month-long funk mixed with just feeling...

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Self — Self-Care

6 Ways to Stop Overthinking

Y’all, I’m a huge overthinker – have been for years – for as long as I can remember, actually. There’s never been a time in my life where overthinking has...

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Self — Success

4 Things Successful People Don’t Waste Their Time On

One of my goals for the new year is to focus more on how successful people became so successful – and how I can learn from them (and hopefully become...

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Self — Self-Care

10 ways to pamper yourself for Valentine’s Day

Happy Valentine’s Day y’all! Who’s excited? Who’s not? I’ve got mixed feelings about it tbh, but I’m all about having an excuse to celebrate. If you’re not a big fan...

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Self — Motivation

The Do Something Principle

I’m back with my unofficial book club on BTD today. OK, I don’t actually have a book club, but y’all know I love to read and I’m pretty much always...

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Self — Motivation

How to be awesome

In an effort to brainwash myself into getting my life together (…been on the #hotmess express lately), I decided I needed to make a list – a super list of...

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Self — Motivation

4 Hour Work Week by Tim Ferriss: Lessons & Takeaways

I love when I’m reading a (usually non-fiction) book and I want to highlight basically every single word. You know that feeling? It’s SO good and you have SO many...

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Self — Motivation

5 Books to Motivate You in 2018

Hey y’all! Hope you’re having a good day! With such a positive response to my post about Tim Ferriss’ The 4-Hour Work Week earlier this week, it’s obvious that we...

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Self — Success

5 Reasons Why You Procrastinate and How to Beat Each

I feel like – in many ways – my weeks have ebbs and flows. Some weeks I’m super into my workouts (fine, this is rare), others it feels like a...

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Self — Organization

18+ Ways to Get More Organized in 2018

How’s everyone’s 2018 going so far?! Have y’all survived the first couple days? I always find this week to be a tad overwhelming slash also pretty motivating. I’ve been spending...

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Self — Organization

How to Organize Your Fridge & Keep it That Way

I actually didn’t realize this until I went to write this post, but I’ve never had my own fridge. Whether living with my family or roommates, I’ve always been in...

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Pantry Organization Tips

My pantry is one of the areas in my house that I have yet to address because ugh. In other words, it has been a complete disaster since moving in. I haven’t...

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Working From Home Tips for Productivity

I've been working from home for years now, and can't really imagine going into an office because I'm so used to my house now. And though the flexibility is freakin'...

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Beauty — Skincare

How To Get Radiant Skin

I feel like my skincare routine is one of those things that’s always evolving. I’m constantly trying new products and making little (or big) changes to my routine, and lately,...

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Beauty — Skincare

The 6 Face Masks That Changed My Life

Y’all, this headline might be a tad dramatic, but it’s the freakin’ TRUTH. I asked y’all if you wanted to hear more about my favorite face masks in a recent...

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Beauty — Makeup

How to Make Your Makeup Last All Day

Hi y'all! Today, I want to talk about makeup. More specifically, getting it to actually last. Because there's nothing worse than spending a bunch of time on a serious face...

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Everyday Makeup Routine: Complexion Essentials

Y’all have probably picked up that though I talk about beauty here and there on the site, I’m not one of those girls who lives and dies by makeup. Some...

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Beauty — Hair Tips

How To Style Clean Vs. Dirty Hair

We all know by now that washing your hair daily isn’t ideal. Aside from drying it out and stripping your expensive color treatments, washing and drying your hair is also...

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Gift Ideas for Him This Father’s Day

Is it just me or are men the hardest people to buy for? I know it’s cliche, but I think it’s totally true. To help make Father’s Day shopping a little easier for you this year, I put together some of my trusted gifts for him that are guaranteed to be a hit. I’ve bought several of these items for different guys in my life, and they’ve loved them! I…

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The Easiest Way to Cut Your Jean Hems

Any time I post about cutting my jeans on Instagram, I get sooo many DMs asking for the easiest way to cut your jean hems. I posted a Reel on IG recently sharing exactly what I do, but I thought it was a good idea to share it on the blog too so it’d have a permanent spot to live here. Since I’m right at 5’3″ and I like my…

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Shopping — Product Reviews

New Balance Sneakers Review

New Balance Sneakers Review I’m a big fan of sneakers. If you’ve followed me for any time, you probably know this. Becoming a mom turned me into an even bigger fan because they’re so comfortable to wear when you’re chasing kiddos around. On a recent shopping trip with my mom, I found a few pairs of New Balance sneakers that I had to leave the store with. I’m glad I…

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Style — Spring

Spring & Summer Beach Accessories

Beach season is HERE, y’all! Whether you’ve got a trip planned or you’re just planning to spend time around the pool during Memorial Day weekend, it’s a perfect excuse to stock up on some spring and summer beach accessories. Before I head to the beach or pool, there are a few things I always grab for myself (the kids are a whole different story!). Here’s a look at what I…

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