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Try It Tuesday: #MomStyle

For today’s Try It Tuesday, I’m sharing one of my comfy, casual mom looks! It’s a little more put together than my sweatpants/joggers and a baggy tee, but still has the element of comfort for every day/busy mom on the go!

I grabbed these jeans last December when they were on a Target circle deal. I am super picky about jeans and feel like every pair I’ve had since having kids either fit me in the waist and not the legs or vise versa. Plus I’m not a huge fan of super high rise jeans or tight-around-the-waist anything since I’ve had 3 C-Sections and really prefer to not have anything squeezing me in right there. These ones fit both my legs and waist appropriately! They’re not high rise, but mid rise, which I really love too.

My tee is from the line of band graphics at Target as well – I sized up from my regular size for an oversized look. My shoes are from the Time and Tru line which I am LOVING – so many cute styles for Spring! I love the braided design on these ones I have on here.

Last – a little pop of flare with my bracelets from BudhaGirl! I LOVE their AW Bangles – a little bit of a splurge but they go with everything and are super durable. Truly worth every penny!!

What’s your mom style these days? Hope you found some inspiration from this week’s round up!

Try It Tuesday: Bodysuit Faves

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Welcome to the next series installment I am launching here on the blog (if you missed it, I talked about them in this post!): Try It Tuesday! I’m especially excited about this one, because fashion has always been something that’s near and dear to my heart! Since becoming a mom over the last decade, I’ve lost my way with it a few times due to tiredness/lack of time, but I really want to focus on it again as it’s something that brings me joy. I also hope I can help inspire other moms to find something (whether that’s an article of clothing, shoes, accessory, etc) that’s going to help them feel confident AND good (and also occasionally to treat yourself!)

The bodysuit trend has been here for a while, and I wasn’t sure if it was something I could pull off. I took a couple of maternity pics right before Colly was born in one (just for fun/memories) but to be honest, I hadn’t worn one before that! I don’t have a very long torso so I thought it might look kind of odd on me for that reason, but now that I’ve owned a few other options/styles in them over the last couple of months, my mind is changed! I think they’re actually really flattering for all body types, and finding one in your fave color/material might be what does it for you too!!

Here are some other bodysuits I own that are all under $20 – these look great with distressed jeans, denim shorts, and skirts! Many of them also come in multiple colors and short/long sleeve options. Personally, I’m really loving the henley/button up look (shown below!)

Bodysuit (similar) | Shorts | Shoes

I also try to find ones that have more coverage on the booty and a huge plus is if they have snaps at the bottom. Us busy mamas barely get time for a bathroom break, and when we do, taking off another article of clothing is not on the list of to do’s, haha.

What are your thoughts? Have you jumped on the bodysuit train yet!? If you haven’t, go in with an open mind and just try one that looks the most comfy to you! You may end up loving them as much I do now!

Holiday Gift Guides

Well friends, I’ll be honest — I totally intended to post this so much sooner! I started working on it well before Thanksgiving but time has been flying! My hope now is that you’ll be able to get some ideas for any last minute shopping or if you’ve been stumped on what to get for someone special/a friend/family member, this sparks an idea!

I’m going to share my “Mama” gift guide because there are some of my favorite things on here. We work so hard and some of these things help me unwind after a long day, and I’d love for another awesome mama to be able to enjoy one of them too!

GIFT GUIDE: MAMA

Candle // Clip // Mug // Toothbrush // Slippers // Candle // Cordless Vacuum // Camera

*MAMA RECAP* The Burst toothbrush is something I’ve been using for a full year now. C got me one for Christmas two years ago and I have to admit, I was less than thrilled – but not for the reason you may think (“yay, toothbrush…”) It was really just because I was like, “I’m so pressed for time, I don’t have any spare to learn another tool”. BUT! Let me tell you, that couldn’t have been further from the truth. You basically just open the box and it’s ready to use. SO EASY, and it’s done wonders on my poor gums. This toothbrush is the best one I’ve ever owned, hands down. I have been eyeing this mug for a while, I love that it keeps your mug hot, leaving you making 0 trips to the microwave to reheat your cold coffee after chasing kids all morning. It’s no secret these candles are my fave. This scent specifically is one I burn all fall and winter here. Last but def not least, I have to tell you about these slippers. I got them on sale a few months ago and they would make an amazing gift for any mama (or BFF!) I am obsessed. I love putting them on during Sunday mornings when we’re having a slow morning at home (making breakfast, watching the kids play outside) and at the very end of the night before bed!

GIFT GUIDE: HER

Tweezer Set // Scrunchies // Fanny Pack // Sunglasses // Scarf // Nail Polish // Jewelry Holder // Tumbler // Dryer Brush

*HER RECAP* I’ve never owned a hair brush/dryer in one, mostly because it wouldn’t make sense for my hair type, but I know SO MANY who own this one and rave about it constantly. It’s currently on a really good deal for the holidays! This jewelry holder is stunning in person (I’ve owned it for the last 3 years!) and it would make a sweet gift for someone you care about. I love the concrete look and it actually holds quite a bit. I keep it out on my dresser because it also doubles as a home decor piece IMO! Olive and June make my fave nail polishes. The colors are 10/10 and I would say they are very comparable as far as durability/lastability (is that a word? I don’t think so! haha) to Essie polish. I know everyone is loving the Stanley tumblers lately, but they’re super hard to come by due to stock/supply, so I found this tumbler as an alternative and think it’s just as cute!

GIFT GUIDE: GRANDMA

Doormat // Slippers // Canvas Bag // Keychain // Blanket // Mug // Always Pan // Frame // AirPod Holder // Echo Show

*GMA RECAP* The Always Pan makes an excellent gift for ANYONE but I recently just gifted my mom one for her birthday and it makes a great gift for someone who spends a little or a lot of time in the kitchen, trust me. Even if you’re only making bacon and eggs once a week, the Always Pan heats everything proportionally in your pan (not just the middle!) and clean up is a breeze. It truly does replace all of your other sautee/frying/sauce pans! I added my fave Target frames on this list because for under $19 you can get the largest size (18×20) and print a photo of your kids or your kids and Gma and place it in this beauty. I love the natural wood look, which makes it super easy to add to any home. This doormat I thought was super cute and probably any Gma would enjoy 😉 This is the same shop we got our ‘lots of kids’ doormat from too!!

GIFT GUIDE: HIM

Portable Charger // Slippers // Electric Razor // Wyze Camera // Brumate // Yeti // Always Pan

*HIM RECAP* The last time I checked, these Yeti coolers were on sale in select colors: score!! Again, the Always Pan is making the list in the color Char. I gifted C one of these a couple months ago and it’s his go to on the weekends. These slippers we don’t own, but they look luxurious 😉 The portable charger is a must for really anyone, but for someone like my husband who works from his phone all day long, it’s super useful and practical. I added our Wyze camera to this list too, because it’s probably C’s fave purchase from 2021. We sleep so much better at night with our Wyze watching our home!

GIFT GUIDE: THE COOK

Mixer // Nespresso Machine // Baking Sheet // Utensils // Knife Set // Air Fryer // Cake Stand // Cookbook // Perfect Pot

*COOK RECAP* Ok so it’s not a secret, I really love being in my kitchen!! Fun gadgets and pretty cookware make it that much more enjoyable for me. If you know someone who likes baking and cooking, I highly recommend all of these things!! How pretty is that air fryer, too!? My go to cookbook for easy weeknight meals is the Half Baked Harvest cookbook and I recently discovered these pink baking sheets from Anthro! LOVE LOVE!! The knife set is one I’ve owned for a couple years now as well and they’re still just as sharp as the day I got them and they wash really well too.

GIFT GUIDE: HOMEBODY

Popcorn Maker // Firestick // Diffuser // Monopoly // Beanie // Lounge Pants // Blanket // Bath Bomb

*HOMEBODY RECAP* Another thing that is near and dear to my heart…being HOME!! I knew I wanted to do a homebody gift guide this year and added a couple of my cozy faves. These lounge pants I bought for myself while I was pregnant with Colly last year, and while they’re not maternity, they worked so well and stretched and grew with me. I also loved them post partum and even post post partum now!! I wear them out and about too when I’m running errands and am comfortable the entire time. Some styles have pockets and some don’t, but I now own them in all my fave colors, so I hiiiiighly recommend these! Love the Casaluna brand and this gorg throw blanket from the line. I recently upgraded the diffuser in our room to this one and it is really quiet and sleek. The monopoly game was a little bit of a splurge but I figured when we’re not playing it, it can also look pretty on a bookshelf or our coffee table! 🙂

So, there you have it! I didn’t get around to kids gift guides this year with it being such a busy year and juggling work and the kiddos. We are keeping it pretty simple this year: the boys are getting a gaming console they’ve wanted and Honey is getting a new scooter. We’re also giving them a handful of books which I plan to post about pretty soon as well, so stay tuned! Happy Holidays!!

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