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Spring Fever Shopping- Express Sale

This week I’ve started getting out of my funk. We had two days of sunshine which in turn makes me productive. Today was 65 degrees out so I thought I’d take advantage of the nice weather to head out for a little sale shopping. The main reason for my trip was to take Andrew’s old…

Winter Blues and a Reading Binge

Kindle / Throw / Slippers I’m not sure if it’s the winter blues or what, but I’d consider myself to have been in a bit of a funk lately. It’s freezing cold outside and either snowing or raining. I’ve tried to limit myself from daily running outside of getting the kids to their evening activities.…

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide for Your Special Guy

Am I the only one that struggles a little bit with what to buy your special guy for Valentine’s Day? I feel the guys have it easy. Anything sparkly and most gals are happy. Or is that just me? There are some guys out there that like some sparkly or bling but I can tell…

Snow Day! Outerwear to Keep the Family Warm and Cute!

Jacket / Leggings / Socks / Boots   Well, I’m not sure what I did to make Mother Nature so mad, but she’s killing me here lately. Last week we had freezing temperatures where the kids only made it to school one day since the start of their Christmas break. I finally thought this week…

Reflecting on 2017 – Start of Fashionably Late Mom

Early summer of this year a dear friend suggested I start a “Mom Blog”.  I’ll be honest, I’ve not been a blog follower or reader until this year. I really had no idea where to start or what all it entailed. I didn’t even know what I should blog about starting off. What she told…

Bubbles, Sparkles, and Celebration

I swear every year I say- “I can’t believe how fast this past year went”. But it’s so true. Especially once the kids started going to school the years started going by double time. But, here we are nearing the end of 2017. I’ll be honest and say I’ve never really been one to set…

After Christmas Deals

hereWell, it’s all over. There’s the build up, the prep work, shopping wrapping, cooking and in basically under 24 hours it’s all over with. I’ve started cleaning up what looks to be WWIII throughout my house. At least you can see the living room floor, however the kids bedrooms are another story. I needed to…

Holiday Gift Guide- Teachers

Anyone else struggle with gift ideas for the kids teachers? Lets face it, during the school year our kids spend more time during the day with their teachers than they do us. When you think about it like that, they deserve much more than we can give them! With having three kids in school this…

Holiday Gift Guide- The Outdoors Guy

We often feel the guys in our life are hardest to buy for. One year I’ll be all full of ideas of great gifts to get they guys in my family and the next I’ve got nothing. Try adding in a 16 year old nephew to the mix and I’m all out of ideas in…

Thanksgiving Dinner- What to Wear

T minus 3 days until Turkey day. Our favorite holiday to stuff ourselves more than the turkey and purge of football. I’m sharing with you some outfit inspiration to help keep you comfortable during Thanksgiving dinner without wearing yoga pants. Tee / Sweater / Bootie / Earrings / Boot My absolute favorite cardigan that I’m…

Holiday Gift Guide: For The Cozy Chic Ladies

It’s officially that time… I’m in full on Christmas mode. A few new decorations have arrived and I’m ready to decorate since I don’t host Thanksgiving dinner. The best part that comes along with the holiday season is shopping! I’m that person that enjoys shopping for others more than myself. Since before I was married…

Sweater Weather

FINALLY! Weather in southwest PA has finally caught up with mother nature in realizing it’s fall. Up until recently it’s been bouncing back and forth between mid 70’s (kids were riding bikes in shorts last weekend) then down to the 50’s this week. I feel it’s finally safe to convert to my fall/winter wardrobe. I’m…