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We officially have 36 days left until Christmas! I'm trying to get my Christmas shopping done early this year and that inspired me to get this gift guide up ASAP for y'all. If you're still looking for the perfect gift for any ladies in your life I hope this gift guide can give you a few ideas. If you want more ideas check out my first gift guide for her, a lot of the items are still available!

4 Cozy & Chic Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas

It's almost time for my favorite holiday - Thanksgiving! I can't get enough of the cozy feeling that comes with sitting down with your whole family for a delicious meal. Whether you're gathering for a fancy dinner or something more casual looking cute (and comfy!) is always something to be thankful for. No idea what to wear? Keep reading for 4 cozy and chic Thanksgiving outfits!

7 Essentials for Potty Training

Happy November, y'all! You can probably guess what McKenna and I have been up to based on the title of this post. I'll be honest: potty training a toddler kinda scared me. As a first time mom, it's always scary when your child is ready for the next step in becoming independent. Today I'm sharing our essentials for potty training that we always keep on hand.

5 Ways to Wear Animal Print for Fall

Animal prints perfectly compliment those earthy jewel tones we all love to wear during the fall. With so many prints to choose from this year - snakeskin, leopard, zebra, tortoise, and zebra, just to name a few - it can be overwhelming finding different ways to style them all. If you need a little help, take a walk on the wild side with me and discover 5 different ways to wear all the animal prints this fall! 

7 Must-Have Products to Relieve Toddler Eczema

Battling McKenna's eczema has been tough this past year. I can't even begin to tell you about the many different products I've tried and their costs, but seeing her comfortable and not itchy is priceless. This summer we had quite a few flare ups, but I'm so glad to report that I finally found what works for her skin. Keep reading for the 7 products that finally relieved her eczema-prone skin!

My Simple Stay-At-Home Mom Blogging Schedule

I never knew how hard it was to be a stay-at-home (SAHM) mom until I became one! I feel like my day is one activity after another with a few small breaks in between (thank God for naptime and Sesame Street!). This makes it pretty difficult to work on my blog and social media, but I think I've got it figured out now. Keep reading for my super simple and easy SAHM blogging schedule!

May Stitch Fix Try On

Hi guys! I'm finally back from my extended break with another Stitch Fix try on session. No, we didn't travel back in time; I 100% meant to post this months ago and just didn't get around to it. I can't believe it's already August and summer is almost over! At the beginning of May I asked my Stitch Fix stylist to send me a few pieces that would be perfect for the summer weather and I was pretty happy with her picks. Continue reading to see what she sent and how you get $25 towards your first Stitch Fix!

Personal Shopper by Prime Wardrobe: Should You Try It?

These days Amazon Prime is LIFE! I'm a huge fan of Amazon Prime, Prime Now, and Prime Wardrobe for quick closet additions. It's never been so easy for amazing fashion pieces to show up on your doorstep practically overnight. Sometimes you have to do a little digging before finding a gem, but Amazon's new service can help with that. What is it and should you try it out? Keep reading to find out!

6 Toddler Books We Love to Read Over & Over Again

Did you know tomorrow is World Book Day? It's a great time (really any time is) to find some new reading material for spring! Reading was such a big part of my childhood growing up, so it's definitely something I want to share with McKenna. I love it when she hands me a book then climbs on my lap for story time. She usually picks the same books over and over (and over) again and that inspired me to write this post. I'm sharing all of her favorites that she never gets tired of hearing!

Spring Wardrobe Wishlist

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It's the second day of beautiful weather here and it has me itching to get outside! It also has me wanting to add a ton of new clothes to my closet because my spring wardrobe is pretty non-existent. Today I'm sharing my spring wardrobe wishlist where every item is under $50!!

Natural Hair Talk: Tear-Free Toddler Natural Hair Wash Day Must-Haves

Hair wash day for McKenna used to be the most dreaded day in our house. It didn't matter how gentle we were or which parent had the honor of completing this task, we all absolutely hated it! For the past couple of months I've switched up the way we do things so it's a much more enjoyable task for all those involved. Keep reading to find out how and my favorite items for tear-free wash days!

5 Products I Always Keep On My Bedside Table

One of the ways I make sure I give my skin a little TLC everyday is by keeping my favorite products on my bedside table. I like to keep my morning and night routines short and simple and these are the products that help with that. Keep reading for more on the 5 skincare products I always keep on my bedside table for a quick and easy pamper session!

5 Things In Our Diaper Bag I Can't Live Without

Before I had McKenna I never really carried a purse; keys, wallet, phone and I was out the door without a second thought. These days I still like to travel light and make sure we only pack the essentials in our diaper bag (which I plan on downsizing very soon). Besides diapers and wipes, there are only 5 things that are must-haves in our diaper bag. Keep reading for the 5 things in our diaper that I can't live without!

How I Style Jeans & A Tee for Spring

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Happy second day of spring! We've had some gorgeous weather the past couple of weeks and it's made me really excited to switch my wardrobe into "spring mode." One of my favorite spring outfits is a simple jeans and tee combo that can be dressed up or down, depending on the occasion. Today I am partnering with Walmart as part of their We Dress America campaign to show you how I make this everyday pairing my own!

How I Got My Picky Eater to Eat More Vegetables

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Raise your hand if you struggle with a picky eater 🙋🏾 I don't even know how McKenna got to be a picky eater because I ate EVERYTHING while pregnant and breastfeeding and she ate a variety of pureed baby foods from Beech-Nut® Naturals™ before starting table food. I felt completely helpless when she ignored everything on her plate and some days I still feel that way at meal times. After one of my Google search sessions, I came up with a new plan to get my little girl to eat more than fruit and those orange peanut butter crackers. Keep reading to find out how I got my toddler to eat more veggies!

March Stitch Fix Try On Session

Happy March, y'all, and welcome back to another Stitch Fix try on session! This month I asked my Stitch Fix stylist for a few basics that I would incorporate into a spring capsule wardrobe I'm in the middle of developing. She totally listened and sent over a few pieces that would be the perfect wardrobe staples, but they didn't exactly work for me. Keep reading to find out why!

12 Birthday Party Theme Ideas for 2-Year Olds

This time last year I was in the thick of planning McKenna's 1st birthday party. The hardest part was deciding on a theme, but I eventually went with "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss and I loved how everything came out. This year we're going on vacation instead of throwing a party, but that still hasn't stopped me from scouring Pinterest for 2nd birthday party themes. I compiled a list of all of my favorite themes with some variation of the word "two." Hopefully this list will help any Mamas in the beginning stages of planning a party for their toddlers!

My Favorite Fashion Subscription Boxes

Weekly confession time: I am a subscription box addict, especially fashion-oriented subscription boxes. They make shopping for new clothes and jewelry a breeze because I never have to leave my home! I've written all about my experiences with subscription boxes on this blog for years, but today I'm compiling a list of my absolute faves so keep reading to find out what they are and save some money on trying them out for yourself!

10 Ways to Get the Most Out of Your Baby Registry

There are tons of baby registry checklists out there; some with items that are must-haves and others with items that you'll never use. It can be very overwhelming as a first-time parent because it can make you feel like you need tons of stuff to care for a baby. In reality, all you need are a few items that work for YOU. How do you decide what you actually need for YOUR baby? That is a question that only you can answer, but I can help make sure you get the most out of your baby registry with these 10 tips!

My Honest ThirdLove Review

One of the great things about living in 2019 is the ability to try on a whole new wardrobe without leaving the comfort of your home. With Amazon Prime Wardrobe, Stitch Fix, Le Tote, and so many others, I can revamp my style at a moment's notice. But what about bras? This is where ThirdLove comes into play. They make bras for EVERY body type that you can try on at home! I recently took their Fit Quiz and gave one of their bras a try for a few days. Keep reading for my full, honest review of ThirdLove!

6 Things I Do Every Night That Make Me A Better Mom During The Day

I am a night owl in every sense of the word. I get this huge burst of energy around 7:30 when McKenna goes to bed and have this burning desire to do all the things. Instead of staying up all night and not actually getting anything done, I created an ideal nightly schedule that would help me become a better mom during the day. Keep reading to find out the 6 things I do every night to make me a better mom during the day!

Think Pink: 15 Pieces to Wear On Valentine's Day

Pink is one of those colors that I rarely wear, but definitely gravitate towards for Valentine's Day. My favorite shade is an almost neon bubblegum pink that I especially love paired with red (see last year's Pink & Red V-Day Gift Guide)! There are so many beautiful shades of this color in stores right now that it's hard not to want to wear it every day of February. I've rounded up a few of my favorite rosy-hued pieces that would be perfect to wear on the day of love!

Why I Gave Stitch Fix A Second Chance + Try On Session

A couple years back, I used to review my Stitch Fix boxes on this blog (you can read all about my last 4 boxes here). The first and third boxes were amazing, but I didn't really like anything from the second or fourth, which caused me to cancel my subscription. I decided restart my subscription to Stitch Fix a few months ago so keep reading to learn why!

How I Sleep Trained My Toddler In One Day

I know you're reading the title of this post and thinking, "How?!" or "This is totally clickbait." But I actually got my co-sleeping toddler to sleep in her crib, without crying it out, AFTER ONE DAY! Keep reading for more on how I did it and how you can make sleep training easier for you and your toddler!

How to Wear 2019's Color of the Year Living Coral Now & Later

One of my favorite things to write about on this blog are Pantone's Colors of the Year (check out my previous posts here!). I love finding new ways to incorporate a new color into my existing wardrobe and helping you guys do the same. 2019's COTY, Living Coral, is one of my all-time favorites for so many reasons. Keep reading to find out what they are PLUS 6 different ways you can wear Living Coral now and for spring and summer!

Where to Shop for the Most Stylish Mom & Daughter Matching Outfits

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Have you ever stood in front of your closet and not been able to figure out what to wear? *Raises own hand enthusiastically* It's almost impossible for me to pick out an outfit for myself, but it's so easy to dress McKenna so I take cues from her closet and we end up matching most of the time! There are so many brands that offer Mom and Daughter (and even Son!) matching pieces and I've gathered a few of my favorite items from all of them to help you create mini matching moments of your own!

5 Toddler Cold & Flu Season Must Haves

It's the start of a new year and that also means it's peak cold and flu season. As parents we do all we can to prevent our little ones from getting sick, but sometimes those pesky germs get the best of us. McKenna and I have already gone through one cold this season and everything on this list made it an easy experience. This year I've got you covered with the top 5 items you need to get through your first cold with a toddler and every one after!

December Favorites

Happy New Year everyone! I hope you had a happy holiday season and took some time off to recharge (I know I did!). 2018 is still visible in my mental rearview mirror and that's why I'm sharing all of my favorite things from December on the blog today. Keep reading to see what I couldn't get enough of this past month!