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Stylish Beach Accessories for a Day in the Sun, Sand, and Surf
I've been coveting this Eugenia Kim sun hat that's been all over Instagram for the past two months. With a wide-brim and the words "Do Not Disturb" embroidered on the front, it's the ideal accessory for a quiet day of reading on the beach. Built-in shade, some peaceful privacy, ...read more
The Most Amazing Faux Plants for Your Home
I'm thrilled the plant trend is taking hold. Plants bring the outdoors indoors and help us all breathe a little easier. But for some of us, keeping a plant alive is a challenge. Me. I'm talking about me. I'm a plant killer. I can keep my garden alive with the help of ...read more
Set Your Family Up for Success Best Desks For Kids
There comes a certain age - maybe 3rd or 4th grade - where doing homework on the kitchen table isn't going to work as well anymore. Your child will want privacy to write, storage to hold rulers and protractors, and the space to spread out. There's no need to spend a fortune on ...read more
Spring Dresses and Sibling Spring Style
One of my favorite parts about Easter is dressing up my kiddos. My daughter loves any excuse to get all dolled up and, thankfully, my son still humors me on special occasions. Bwah! And one of my favorite spots to score seasonal pieces like spring dresses and shorts for both of ...read more
3 DIY Gifts for Teacher Appreciation Day
I absolutely adore my son's Kindergarten teacher. She is sunshine and rainbows and unicorns and pure magic; everything that an early childhood educator should be. As the school year begins to wind down, I want to celebrate this kind, nurturing, creative, and spirited soul and ...read more
The Must-Have Spring Jacket for Girls
Yesterday was cloudy in the mid-50s, today will reach a high of 75-degrees. This spring weather is anything but predictable. Cold, sunny, cloudy, rainy, hot, blustery, annnnnd repeat. Regardless of the weather, Much like their mama, my little ones are ready to shed the layers, ...read more
How to Inspire Kindness in Children
With all the negative news stories we're inundated with these days, our world could use a little--okay, a lot--more kindness. And the best way to spread kindness is to inspire it in our kiddos. Because if we teach our kids about kindness, we are helping form a future that ...read more
Sweet Summer Dresses for Girls
There is something about summertime that makes me want to wear free flowing dresses all season long. And my baby girl is no different. She plays "dress up" all day long with her favorite frocks. I'm talking some serious outfit changes, multiple times a day people. Haha! So, I try ...read more
Spring Style Update and $150 Target Gift Card Giveaway
With the coming of each season, I love to add a few new pieces to my wardrobe. Even if I’m not doing a total wardrobe refresh, it’s fun to try to tap into the newest trends and see how they can play with the pieces already in my closet. So, I’ve definitely been thinking about ...read more
Two Ways to Wear Pink this Spring
If my baby girl is anything, she's girly. Don't get me wrong. She definitely has her rough and tumble tendencies. She's certainly been known to roll around in the dirt on occasion, or pretty much every day, bwah! And don't get my started on sports. That child is a natural at ...read more
Mommy-and-Me Fuzzy Sweaters
This little peanut gives me all the warm and fuzzies... After five weeks in a spica cast, she's finally free, and it feels so good to be able to hold her and cuddle her and kiss her up without a giant, fiberglass pair of "pants" getting in our way. Speaking of snuggles, I'm ...read more
Our Favorite Holiday Family Jammies
It's the most wonderful time of the year: holiday-pajamas season! You better believe that my little ones have been rocking festively coordinated bedtime ensembles since Thanksgiving night, and we're just getting started around here! I have more matching family sets than I'd care ...read more
Spending Smarter and Shopping Savvier at CVS Pharmacy in Target
I enjoy shopping as much as the next gal, but I’ve been trying to curtail my habit with a mission to be a savvier spender. Nevertheless, I could easily give all my money to Target and CVS. And now that CVS Pharmacy is inside Target—well, there goes next month’s paycheck! At ...read more
On-the-Go and In-the-Know With the CVS Pharmacy App
As a mom, I'm always on the go. Keeping everything running smoothly is a big responsibility. Now that school is back in session I'm gearing up for those back to school germs to hit. I want to be prepared. With so many things on my plate at once, I need to keep things simple and ...read more
Mama's One-Stop Shop: CVS Is Now Inside Target
Target… It’s my happy place. Give me my Venti two-pump vanilla latté and unlimited time to explore, and I’m blissfully content. Some people do yoga to get their Zen on; others choose cardio to blast away stress. Me? I go to Target. And I shop. For anything… For ev-er-y-thing! ...read more
How to Style Pom Pom Shorts
To say it's hot here in Arizona is a slight understatement. This past weekend it was 112 degrees here in Tucson and 120 in Pheonix. It's definitely shorts season around these parts! And it's not even "officially" summer yet! I usually stick to my normal jeans/jean capris/jean ...read more
Oilogic for Baby: An Introduction to Essential Oils
Essential oils... I know nothing about them. Except that they can apparently work miracles. Still, I don't trust myself with the recipes, formulas, and dilutions. I need someone to do the hard work for me. And that's why I'm so happy to have discovered Oilogic, a new ...read more
Sneak Peek: Marimekko for Target
Have you caught a sneak peek of the Marimekko for Target line yet? It's beyond! The signature prints are bold, bright, colorful, and cool. They're so chic and so, well, Marimekko! The Finnish design house is known for its cheery-chic aesthetic--and these looks fit that to a T. ...read more
Inside the Pillowfort Launch Party
It's not often that I break routine—especially when it comes to bedtime. I like to stick to a plan for my three year old and that usually involves dinner, wind-down time, PJs, reading, and then some quiet mommy-and-me chitchat before... zzzz (well, hopefully). But last night, I ...read more
Build-Your-Own Mimosa Bar
We are getting Spring Fever over here and what better way to celebrate the shift in the weather than with a refreshing mimosa bar? Here are a few tips to get you started on putting together your own. You need: Champagne and/or Prosecco Fun Sparkling Juices Elderflower Liquor ...read more
How to Feel Fabulous in Your Swimsuit
This post was sponsored by Target. Three years ago I gave birth to the most beautiful baby girl. Every day since has been nothing short of heaven thanks to her, but, if I’m being honest, each day has also been fraught with my insecurities too. You see, shortly after she was ...read more
Back to School Style from Target & Giveaway
Like most moms I know, I have a ridiculous obsession with Target. I can go in there for something as simple as paper towels and end up shopping for hours. Haha! I know I'm not alone in this! So, in addition to heading to Target for a million and one things on the regular, it's ...read more
Why Jeggings are for Everyone
This post is sponsored by Target. Hi my name is Kristin and I am addicted to jeggings! Personally, I believe they’re a denim style that EVERYONE can wear. I know not all of you lovely readers are agreeing with me right now, but give me a moment to plead my case for one of my ...read more
How to Find Your Dream Denim at Target
This post is sponsored by Target. Like most girls, I am all kind of obsessed with denim. I currently have a large and in charge jeans collection and I don’t plan on stopping its curation any time soon...So, I was thrilled when Target asked me to review four pairs of their ...read more