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Friday faves

[hashtag: real life] I’m heading for a quick trip to Kansas City in the morning to spend the day shopping with my sister before heading the the NCAA Midwest Regional Final game in the evening. On our list is a … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[well-rested/pre-kids & celebrating St. Pat’s in CHI circa 2009] Happy St. Patrick’s Day! No chance of pinching me today because I’m rockin’ my green Nikes. I have always loved loud tennis shoes, so it should come as no surprise that I … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[a few of Ev’s treasures: his first found shed + grandpa’s Ducks Unlimited mini decoys] I’m always in need of a good ‘fancier’ tank to throw under the rainbow of cardis I have in my closet, and at $7 a pop (on … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[warmer temps = walks outside + new treasures] Sorry guys, I missed last week’s Friday faves. I blame the sickness that swept through our house over the course of the week: croup, double ear infection and pneumonia. Um, is it spring … Continue reading

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My go-to mom outfit

Oh guys, you know I love me a good fashion blogger OOTD post, but that’s not usually how I roll around these parts. But, for today, I’m going to hit you with one because everyone needs a comfortable/practical go-to outfit – … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[our home reflecting a beautiful sunset after a random snow storm last week] I don’t normally buy nice shoes for myself, but if money wasn’t a factor, I would for sure get myself a pair of M.Gemi Felize loafers. I … Continue reading

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Download: Valentine’s Day 2017

I spent the weekend pulling together a few Valentine’s gifts for my boys and treats for family and friends. [Everett’s cut up paintings make great gift tags] [baking with toddlers can be awesome and awful at the same time…] [sprinkle … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[the cutest V-day tumblers for Ev’s teachers from Hobby Lobby] similar items: teachers gonna teach // metallic heart // dream big Guys, I’m that person that prepares her coffee maker the night before going to bed and have dreams about that first warm cup in … Continue reading

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Big Night VII: setting the table

One of my favorite parts of the Big Night experience is setting the table. I love coming up with something different each year and spending time with my bestie Molly to create the vision. The look from this year can easily be … Continue reading

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Friday faves

[Big Night 2017 is tomorrow night – follow along on my Instagram stories] So while Marcus was out of town on his annual ice fishing trip last weekend, we decided to hunker down at my parents house because mommin’ ain’t easy. … Continue reading

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