Madewell Sale Picks

Fourth of July Style

Flowy Summer Dresses Under $50

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Father's Day Gift Guide

1.  A fire pit for s'mores. 

2.  Keeps your coffee hot!

3.  Cute swim trunks for the guy still wearing baggy board shorts.

4.  My must have gift for everyone- a Nespresso machine! 

5.  A salt platter for the grillmaster.  Makes all your meat taste better!

6. Golf shoes that actually aren't hideous!

7.  I got Ian this t-shirt a couple years ago and it rules. 

8. Golf balls.

9.  Ian says these are ~the best~ polos around.  

Memorial Day Sale Finds

anthro- 25% off

express- 40-50% off

american eagle/aerie- 25-60% off

asos- 25% off

loft- 50% off

mango- 30% off

abercrombie- 40-6-% off

old navy- 30% off

On My Reading List

Nothing like a rainy day  and your toddler taking a long nap toto plan out your next reads.  Currently reading this book and it's beautifully written.  I like it... but I don't LOVE it.

On deck:

this thriller people are raving about.
this one that looks SO good.
this one has beach read vibes.
and this memoir from an author whose novel I loved.

Spring Capsule Wardrobe

White linen top // Hat 

Sunglasses

Skirt // Shorts // Slides

Sneakers // Cardigan // Bag

Necklace 

Mother's Day Gift Guide

Honestly, I think every mom deserves a trophy this Mother's Day- we've earned it.  

1.  My letter necklace would make such a great gift- I have mine personalized with the initials of everyone in our family!

2.  I have my eye on these sandals- a step up (read- comfortable!) from the usual Target pair.  

3.  Obsessed with this mama canvas bag! 

4.  I'm not sure if its a sign of old age, but I would love to receive planters for a gift.  

5.  If your mom doesn't have a Nespresso, and you're looking to splurge, this would be an amazing gift.
6.  A trip to the tropics for her face- obsessed with these tanning drops.
7.  A pretty pair of jammies.
8.  Love this mama sweatshirt!
9.  An upgraded set of throw pillows is always a great gift!

Put Together Loungewear

Because what else are we wearing, right? 

Easter Basket Ideas You Can Get on Amazon

Because we aren't leaving the house!   

Floral bunny // Ice cream water bottle // Bunny basket

Sidewalk chalk // Carrot teether // Unspillable bubbles // When Spring Comes

Touch Bunny Book // Flower Sunglasses

Gardening set // Bunny zip up // Bunny pajamas 

I'm planning on getting my little friends these scooters.  

Pretty Spring Tops

Florals and lace and all that good stuff. 

Not Band Graphic Tees

I feel like a fraud wearing band tees, what can I say.  

White Sneakers for Spring

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Toddler Boy Spring Picks

Because I hate dinosaurs.  Okay, I don't hate dinosaurs, but I don't think they need to be on every piece of clothing in the boy's section! 

Jean jacket hoodie

Striped overall

Rainboots

Hello tee

Shorts

Leggings

Striped sweater

Sneakers

Swimsuit

Valentine's Day Looks

I teamed up with some friends over on instagram to share some ideas for Valentine's Day looks!

Look #1

Pink sweater // Jeans // Pink Vans // Headband 

Look #2

Sweater // Skirt // Boots

Look #3

Blouse // Jeans // Necklace // Earrings  // Lipstick 

Look #4 - aka what I'll actually be wearing on Valentine's Day :) 

Sweatshirt // Sweatpants // Slippers

Mexico Packing List

 Last year we decided to book a Mexican vacation for this blustery time of year that drags on and on.  And it was amazing.  Round two is happening this week! Traveling with two little ones is always an adventure, but the vitamin D is worth it.  I thought I'd share what's in my suitcase! 

1.  My favorite "mom suit".  Handles being tugged by small hands, but still has a little pizazz.   

2.  Love this macrame bag. 

3.  My fave sunscreen now comes in a tinted version!

4.  A chic cover up. 

5.  My favorite beach hat that is big enough for giant heads like mine! 

6.  Best denim shorts- this pair and this pair.

7.  A perfect beach read. 

8.  Pretty little embroidered dress. 

9.  Obviously, an eyelet top. 

Simple Beauty Routine

This fall my skin went kind of cuckoo.  I'm still nursing Ralphie, but I think I had some sort of hormonal swing and just got all out whack.  I'd heard amazing things about Elizabeth at SpaMD and she seriously worked magic on my face.  Like no more breakouts and a lot more glow.  She also gave me a lot of advice- her main point being that simple is best.  She encouraged me to add witch hazel after cleansing, as a toner, and it's truly helped so much.  I'm a mom and at the end of the day I basically just want to remove my eyeballs from their sockets and go to bed, I don't have time for a lot of creams and masks, so having a quick routine that works is, as Ophelia would say, "perf!"

1.  Hydrating, gentle cleanser
2.  Witch Hazel (make sure it's the no alcohol one, and I like the one with rosewater!)
3.  Soothing moisturizer
4.  A bonus I sometimes put on in the morning- this "golden elixir".  Seriously makes you glow!