Little looks: spring break 2019

I shared my favorite looks for the ladies earlier this week, but now it’s time to focus on the littles. There are so many cute items hitting shelves right now, I can hardly keep up. Something about going through a long winter will make you crave technicolor swimsuits and nautical stripes!

I have found so many darling things that I decided to split it up: girls + boys!

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J.Crew Olivia Swimsuit // H&M Eyelet Embroidery Top
art class Heart Sunglasses // Cat & Jack Denim Shorts
Cat & Jack Gail Sandals // Old Navy Ruffled Dress
Lands’ End Cover-Up

LittleLooks_SpringBreak_Boys2019The Ever Co tee // Childhoods Clothing short tank romper
Cat & Jack Chino Shorts // Pottery Barn Kids cover up
Cat & Jack Swim Trunks
Cat & Jack sandals //  J.Crew pajamas

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TTD faves: spring break 2019

It’s hard to believe that we are already to spring break this year. Even though the winter has felt LOOOOONNGGGGG, we are already over half way through March. Crazy how that happens.

The weather is getting warmer here in Iowa, and I am HERE FOR IT. What better way to celebrate than to share a few of my favorite spring break items with you!

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J.Crew Mixed print tunic // Madewell Layton Sunglasses // H&M Cotton Blouse
Aqua Green Mesh Inset Swimsuit // RMS Beauty Magic Luminizer
Madewell Gesine Mule // Sam Edelman Bay Cutout Slide // J.Crew Striped dress
Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Mom Jeans // Universal Thread Monterey T-Shirt
Nike Internationalist

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Little looks: St. Patrick’s Day 2019

Hard to believe that St. Patty’s Day is this upcoming weekend! We did a little early celebrating over the weekend with friends and know the boys can’t wait to get decked out in their green gear for the real thing.

Here are a few cute items I found so that your little doesn’t have to be pinched 😉

LittleLooks_StPats20191 // 2 // 3 // 4 // 5
6 // 7 // 8 // 9

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Friday faves

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[we had a new friend hanging out on our deck this week]

It has been another whirlwind week, with every one in the house (except for me – knock on ALL the wood) being sick at one point or another. And you know how mama copes? By getting my first spray tan! HA! Spray Tan City has free spray tans through March 10. And while it may be snowy outside, I’m feeling brighter already.

I just ordered these leggings after seeing a few other bloggers raving that they are dupes for the Lululemon Align pants. Can’t wait to try them out and report back!

I wanted to give a special shout out to my friend Jenny and all the hard work she is doing over at Dogpatch Urban Gardens. New to the DUG lineup this year, are some really amazing workshops. The first one is at the end of the month called, Seeds & Sips in collaboration with The Knotty Nail. Attendees will get to learn how to start seeds for your garden and decorate a plant box to take home. What a great way to welcome spring!

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TTD faves: current kid products

I sometimes get questions about items that are in heavy rotation for the boys, so I wanted to share some of our current faves with you guys. Some of these items we’ve been using for awhile now, but a few are newbies (and insta faves) for Ev + Fitzie.

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Diffuser/humidifier/nightlight // Childhoods Clothing sweatshirts
kinetic sand // Carhartt knit hat // Trashy Town
Melissa and Doug All American USA Floor Puzzle
adidas Superstar Sneaker // Bodycology kids bath bombs

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Friday faves

FitzieYankee[is it baseball season yet?!]

Just launched earlier this week from the cutest celeb couple, Kristen Bell and Dax Shepard, Hello Bello, has one goal: “to eliminate the choice many parents have to make – deciding between what’s best for their kids and best for their budget. We believe in premium for all because every baby deserves the best.” The products are sold exclusively through Walmart, and I can’t wait to try out the bubble bath and diapers.

You know I live for a good collab, so I jumped for joy when Vineyard Vines announced yesterday that their Target collection will be launching May 18. You will find me standing in line before doors open!

It has been pretty quiet on the blog lately, but I’m going to blame it on the weather. I don’t know about you, but I’m over the cold and snow this season. Thank goodness spring lines are hitting stores (on shelves and online) so that I can at least start to make my home feel “springier.” One of my faves, is the new products out from Hearth & Hand. Their Easter gifting items are particularly darling!

 

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Friday faves

Karl[super snuggled]

Friends, I’m over all of this cold weather and snow. How about you? In the hopes of the boys burning off a little steam this weekend, I think we are going to either hit up Get Air or take our scooters down to the downtown skywalk system. If you are in the Midwest, how are you handling all this indoor time?

On the weekends and after I get home from work, I’ve been pretty much living in this sweatshirt from Ford & Wyatt.

I’ve been seeing a ton of warm weather vacay photos in my feeds lately and it has caused me to start thinking about swimsuit season. Not just for me, but for my little dudes. I saw this pair of trunks at Target the other day and I am obsessed! They also have this coordinating pair for Everett!

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Download: Valentine’s Day 2019

Hard to believe we are already over half-way through February and that Valentine’s Day came and went last week. Thought I’d share a few of my favorite photos from all of our recent love-filled activities!

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[fun with friends for an early V-day party]ValentinesDay2019_00002
[the perfect donuts from Krispy Kreme]ValentinesDay2019_00001ValentinesDay2019_00004ValentinesDay2019_00005
[Everett’s class party]ValentinesDay2019_00007
[Fitztie’s class party]ValentinesDay2019_00006ValentinesDay2019_00008ValentinesDay2019_00009
[nailed it]ValentinesDay2019_00010ValentinesDay2019_00011ValentinesDay2019_00012
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[the perfect embroidered top from Old Navy]ValentinesDay2019_00014[the cutest free printable from XO-LP]

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Friday faves

BeforeWeKnew[my friend unearthed this photo sifting through piles #foreshadowing]

I’ve discussed this before, but I just had to bring it up again because I love it so much! If you have young kiddos, you should definitely sign them up for Mr. Boddington’s Secret Society of Letter Writers. Everett just got his first assignment (writing three notes/letters to people he knows) and we are waiting to hear back on who his penpal will be.

Stuffy noses and lots of coughs have been common place this winter and I, for one, am SO OVER IT! In hopes of helping the boys out while they sleep, I recently purchased this new diffuser/humidifier/nightlight combo on Amazon.

Every year right about this time, I’m always asking myself, “why do I live here?!” Then I try to make it over to the cactus/succulent room at Harvey’s Greenhouse in Adel, and everything seems to feel better. I highly recommend you check them out!

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Favorite things 2019

After last year’s first ever Favorite Things get together with my gal pals, I knew this would become an annual event. I think the timing of it around Valentine’s Day is perfect, because we all could use a little self-care these days.

This year we met up at the newly opened Teddy Maroon’s (fun because our group is made up of five Maroons and a Roughrider) for dinner, drinks and a gift exchange.

Here is the loot we left with:

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[Skinnytaste One & Done Cookbook]FavoriteThings2019_00002
[Merle Norman Lip Pencil Plus in Mystic Pink]FavoriteThings2019_00003
[Vital Proteins collagen peptides, Tile, Mindfulness journal, Bing drink]FavoriteThings2019_00004
[L’Occitane Verveine hand cream, Gong Fu Tea, tea strainer, Stam Stroopwafels, soap from Eden]FavoriteThings2019_00005
[TAZO tea, wool socks (similar), Buff headband, colorful turban headband (similar)]FavoriteThings2019_00006[Dogpatch Urban Gardens chapstick, homemade Elderberry syrup]

And last, but not least, my favorite things this year were:
Embryolisse Lait-Creme Concentre
Ozark Trail Ot 10oz Lowball Tumbler
Trader Joe’s Everything but the Bagel Sesame Seasoning Blend

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