Tis the season for Back to School Shopping!! Call me crazy, but the when the school supplies come out, I can’t wait to shop through them. I mean is there anything better than a fresh new notebook, never before used crayons, or nice new pens and pencils?! I swear I could go through and stock up on so much stuff. Something about the idea of a fresh new start.
As much as I love shopping for school supplies, actually gathering up my people and taking them to the store is another story. So this year I’ve got a new plan in mind and I think it is going to be a game changer! You all know how much I LOVE Walmart Pickup and Walmart Delivery. I talk about at least once a week because it is a dream come true for a busy mom. I’m going to sit down with each of my people and go through what they want/need and then have it sent straight to me! School supplies all taken care of without leaving the comfort of my bed?! Yes please!
We already started looking through the site and the little people are so excited because Walmart has some cute stuff this year! Like you can bet I’ll be stocking up for myself too with all the cute notebooks and binders! So check out all of our favorites for your kids as well as your tweens/teens below!
I hope our little roundup helps you prep for all your school supply needs! And don’t forget to take advantage of Walmart’s quick delivery or free pickup options to save yourself some time + stress!
This post is sponsored by Finish Line and ShopStyle
Now that I have been sharing a lot more of my health and fitness routine, I’ve been getting a lot of questions about where I shop for workout gear and athleisure wear, as well as what my must have items are! Quality is really important to me in these pieces because I’m going to be working hard in them and I want them to last. I’ve still been trying a lot of different brands to figure out my top favorites, so when I stumbled upon Finish Line and noticed all the top brands they offer, I had to check them out for you! I love that they are literally a one stop shop for everything I was looking for, including my 3 must have athleisure wear items, that I’m sharing today along with some of my other favorites I found!
:: HIGH- WAISTED LEGGINGS
Is there anything better than that perfect pair of leggings? The ones that sucks you in in all the right places? Where you never have to worry about constantly adjusting during your workout. They are basically what workout dreams are made of. Haha! I typically lean towards plain black like these because they are so flattering, go with everything, and tend to cover any sweat issues. But when I recently stocked up at Finish Line, I saw this pair too and loved the fun crazy pop of pink!
. . . SHOP MY FAVORITE LEGGINGS AND BOTTOMS . . .
:: SUPPORTIVE SPORTS BRA OR TOP
There is nothing worse than a weak sports bra during a high intensity workout. Nobody wants to feel like they are falling out or not where they belong, so to me a supportive sports bra is a must have. I love getting fun colors or patterns, so I have the option of just wearing the sports bra with the leggings I mentioned above, or layering with a tank or crop.
. . . SHOP MY FAVORITE TOPS . . .
:: CUTE AND COMFORTABLE SHOES
Last but not least, my athleisure must is cute and comfortable shoes! While I tend to stay more basic and neutral in the clothing, I love to add a fun pop in my shoes. Some of my very favorite go to pairs are pink and green because they just add that element of personality and uniqueness to the look. But besides being cute, they have GOT to be comfortable. There is nothing worse than dealing with achy feet and trying to push through a workout. I’ve linked some of my favorites for both styles and tested comfort below!
. . . SHOP MY FAVORITE ATHLETIC SHOES . . .
Whether you are in the market for athleisure looks that will get you through your workout, or through a day running around with the kids, I highly recommend checking out Finish Line to snag all the quality pieces you need in one convenient stop. So I wanna know…what are your favorite athleisure wear items?
I swear my little people just got out of school and we already heading in to Back to School shopping!! Time flies by way too fast, and I’m secretly over here trying to figure out how I can home school all of them without losing my mind! Haha! With Back to School shopping on the horizon, I HAD to tell you about the amazing pieces we found at Walmart this year! A few months ago I shared some of the basics we had found and were loving for the babies from Walmart, so I thought I’d give them a try for the big kids back to school shopping and YOU GUYS!! I am beyond impressed. Like the outfits we put together are SO DANG CUTE!! And the very best part, every single thing is under $25!!!
When it comes to Back To School shopping for my people, there are 3 steps or tips I always follow that make shopping a breeze and keep me from overbuying items they don’t need. So today I’m sharing those 3 tips + the amazing selection we found in both boys and girls at Walmart!
Before I will start any Back to School shopping, I sit down with each of my kids and we do a closet clean out. We take every single thing out of the closet and put it in categories. Then together, not just me, we go through each category. First we go through and take out everything they say they don’t like anymore or will not wear. I’ve learned there is no point keeping it if it isn’t something they love. They aren’t going to wear it and it is just going to take up space!
After we’ve separated out the pieces we aren’t loving, we then go through and try on EVERYTHING else, so we can weed out the items that don’t fit right anymore. From there I make a list of each category and the needs per child so we are never over stocking the closets. Simple, minimal wardrobes is always my goal.
:: BASICS ARE BEST
You’ve heard me say it 1000 times and I will probably continue saying it on repeat, basics are always best. Whether it is my closet or my kids closets, I try to keep at least 75% of the pieces as basics. I love that they are easy to mix and match and to dress up or down. One of my favorite things about shopping Back to School at Walmart this year was their amazing selection of basics at crazy prices! Options like these basic tees for the boys for under $5, or these shorts for the girls for $6.
:: SHOW YOUR STYLE WITH SHOES
Letting my kids have free reign of their wardrobes is still something that is a little harder for me. To be honest Hudson would wear shorts and a t-shirt every single day of the year! haha! I still like to have a little input when it comes to their outfit selection, but I always let their personal style shine through with their shoes. It started out as a way for me to give them a say so I could decide the rest, and has become a fun tradition for them now to pick out their shoes every year. Their clothes can stay classic and more neutral, and then have more of a pop with the shoes! I promise it is a great way to save yourself some arguments in the morning!
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Now that I’ve shared my tips, lets talk Walmart! I shared how impressed I was with how they’ve really stepped it up in the fashion departments lately, and after Back to School shopping my mind is blown. From basic tees, to dresses, to shoes and accessories we found so many pieces the kids and I both loved this year so I rounded up some of our favorites for you!
I hope these quick tips and amazing selections from Walmart help make your Back to School shopping a breeze this year! Now if only I could figure out how to make summer last a few more months!!
Those of you who have a tween girl know that shopping for them is far from easy. Shopping for Hunter can be so fun because we have such similar styles. But it can be so frustrating too because she is kind of in that in between stage. Most of the little girl options are too girly and childish for her style, but she isn’t quite fully into some of the more mature looks and styles in the Women’s department either. See what I mean when I say frustrating?!
I have always been a big fan of Topshop and started to notice those were the pieces in my closet Hunter was loving the most. So we went on a little shopping trip and you guys I’m telling you if you have a Tween, run to Topshop in Nordstrom. You will not be disappointed. They had so many great basics, and tween/teen styles we both loved, so I’m sharing some of our favorites with you today!
As you can see, there are so many great basics as well as statement pieces that your tween or teen daughter will love! And we want to know, what are your go to stops for tween shopping?!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially public and with shopping available to everyone, items are going FAST! Seeing such great deals can sometimes put pressure on us to buy buy buy, even if we aren’t necessarily in a place to do so. The deals are just so good that it can be hard to not stock up on all the things! But I’m here to tell you if you do your research through the sale (like we definitely have) there are some amazing quality pieces you can still afford on a budget! I wanted to make it easier on you guys to find pieces that work for your budget, so today I’ve gone through every thing from baby to men and picked my top 5 items that you can snag for under $50 in every single category!! And believe me, the budget buys are still amazing!
For a more detailed look into the sale, you can shop . . .
As you can see, the budget buys are pretty incredible too! So I hope you find something that works for your needs as well as your wallet! Happy Shopping!
One of my very favorite, most anticipated, and let’s be honest, stress inducing days is finally here!! The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has officially opened to the public – so get ready to shop!!!
If you have shopped it in years past, then you know the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is so good it seems like Christmas Morning! Unlike most sales, EVERYTHING you will find in the Nordstrom sale is BRAND NEW product prepping you for the upcoming Fall season. From booties and leather jackets to jeans + the cutest workout wear, this year DID NOT disappoint!!
Now if you aren’t a “seasoned veteran”, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale can be a BIT overwhelming. There are so many incredible deals to shop it can be overwhelming to know where to start!! I’ve shared some great tips to make your shopping experience a little less stressful here. BUT to make things even easier on you, my assistant and I spent the entire day Tuesday at our local Nordstrom shopping the sale inside and out. We hit up every category and took notes (and pictures) on fit and sizing, and narrowed down the items you won’t want to miss! By doing this we hope to make your shopping fun + effective!!
**Remember the top items usually sell out fast so don’t hesitate if you love something! One of the best things about the sale is the free returns so if you’re hesitant on the look or size, grab it while you can! Click right on the image to shop the item!
These next couple of categories will be detailed in full in two posts going live later today, but you can start shopping our favorites now to be sure you don’t miss a thing!
. . . BABY GEAR . . .
. . . BABY . . .
. . . GIRLS . . .
. . . BOYS . . .
. . . MEN . . .
. . . HOME . . .
Phew! I think that does it for our top favorites in every category of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale! Be sure to check back frequently during the sale! This post will remain updated with what is in stock online at Nordstrom, as well as any new finds! If you aren’t already following along over on Instagram, you’ll want to make sure you are! That is the quickest place to let you in on more details, quick stories during the actual shopping and more. And last but not least, be sure to sign up for our newsletter where we will be sending even more details and exclusives! Happy Nordstrom Shopping!
Now that I have started to share more about my health and fitness routine both here on the blog and over on Instagram, I’ve been getting a lot of questions on what I do for my workout. And honestly, it has varied! Up until recently I did Orange Theory about 6 days a week and really loved it! Now I have started doing F45, and though it kills me, I love the challenge. I honestly don’t feel like there is just one set thing I can tell you I do.
One thing I’ve started doing is following a few different fitness accounts over on Instagram. As I see them do tutorials for workouts I love, I will screenshot or save the posts. Then when I am stuck at home to workout, or traveling, I know I have some great options without having to search through a million options on youtube! So since I’ve been traveling so much lately, and with the crazy inconsistency of our schedule, today I wanted to share 5 Travel Friendly Workout Moves I l love, using zero equipment, that are perfect for hotels, grandma’s house, and anywhere in between!
:: TRICEP DIPS
Just thinking about these make my arms burn! They are a quick way to get in a great arm workout while traveling. If you are confined to a hotel room, you can use the bed, the bath tub, or even the seat of a chair to hold on to while you dip down.
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:: INCLINE OR DECLINE PUSH UPS
Just like the tricep dips, these are such a great arm workout and you can almost instantly feel the burn. The benefit of doing decline pushups over just a regular pushup is it forces you to actually lift more of your body weight, giving you a harder workout! For the decline you can use anything like the bed or a couch that will elevate your feet above the rest of your body. If you choose the incline option, that will put even more weight and emphasis on your lower chest and triceps.
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:: ELEVATED LUNGE SQUATS
For these you’ll want to use a couch, bed, or chair as well. You’ll put one leg up behind you on whatever you are using, and squat down in to a lunge. It will give you a major booty and leg burn!
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:: OBLIQUE CRUNCHES
I don’t know about you, but these little oblique muffin top devils are the hardest to tighten up. When I plan out my workout, I always try to include something that will target that area. This is probably the simplest option to get a quick burn. You just lay on your side with one arm out and crunch up towards your hip bone, keeping your legs together and straight.
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:: ELEVATED MOUNTAIN CLIMBER CRUNCH WITH DONKEY KICK
Last but not least is the ab + booty burn. I know this is not at all the official name, but it describes it best to me! Haha! You will start with your feet up just like the decline push up, hands in the same push up position. Then you take one leg and pull it in towards your chest and kick it back and up. Repeat with opposite leg.
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:: BICYCLE CRUNCHES (EXTRA)
I’ll usually try and throw these in if I have time.
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. . . SHOP MY WORKOUT GEAR . . .
As you can see, these are some great options for on the go. I am obviously not a fitness expert, hence my creative probably very wrong names for each of the moves. But I’m learning as I go and wanted to share some things that have worked great for me as a beginner and would be easy for you to do at home to start without all the fancy equipment! I’d love to hear some of your favorite workout moves too!
Amazon Prime Day 2019 is here and for TWO days!! I found so awesome deals for you and of course I’m sharing all our Amazon favorites! We are definitely true/addicted Amazon Prime members over here as we always have a package on the doorstep at least 1-2 times a week. Cause honestly you can’t not beat that FREE two day shipping!
Portable Charger – we love this charger so much and all fight over that we now have at least FOUR in our house. And we never leave the house without a few!
Spray Tan Machine – I get asked all the time about this and to share when it’s on sale and it is!! It’s worth every single penny.
Olaplex Shampoo + Conditioner – I’ve been using these for over a year and love what they have done for my hair. (you know me and good hair product is a MUST!)
Britax Carseats – we have used Britax since Hunter was a baby. We currently have two in Joe’s truck.
Pampers + Wipes – you should all know how much we love Pampers around here!
Freshly Picked Moccs – my most favorite baby shoe ever. These little shoes leave your baby’s footprint on the outside and are so dang comfortable for them to walk in.
Freshly Picked City Pack Bag – the current bag I’ve been using for almost a year. I love the backpack style + all the amazing pockets!! Perfect for two babies.
When you think of a really good sale, most people usually think of Black Friday. And while I LOVE it as much as the next person, I’ve really been loving the summer sales I’ve been seeing! A friend of mine just clued me in to the Macy’s Black Friday in July sale that is going on now, and you guys it is GOOD!!
Macy’s is a great place to shop some of my favorite brands and basics for the whole family! I love that it is a one stop shop at great prices. I searched through the whole sale and picked out my top 12 must buys to share with you today!! Below are a few items I own and love! I just added these Free People Bermuda Shorts that are $39 + these Free People High Waisted Jeans to my cart!! Don’t forget to use code JULY and shop fast, sale ends tomorrow night!
When it comes to shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, one of my MUST SHOP sections is always Kids. The kids section is full of so many incredible deals, that are often times overlooked! The timing could not be better for Back to School Shopping. I love to stock up on all the kids Fall basics, and quality pieces I know will last them all year long. One of my very favorite parts of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the Kids section. Last year was one of the best years for the kids department, and this year is just as amazing! Since I have little people from baby (I refuse to let her grow up)…allll the way up to Tween, I’ve shopped allll the sizes and am detailing my favorites for all the kids below!
:: BABY
. . . SHOP BEST OF BABY . . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF BABY GEAR . . .
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:: BOYS
. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS tops. . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS bottoms. . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS shoes. . .
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:: GIRLS
. . . SHOP BEST OF GIRLS tops . . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF GIRLS bottoms. . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF GIRLS shoes. . .
. . . SHOP BEST OF TWEEN GIRLS . . .
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Phew! That covers every nook and cranny of the Nordstrom Anniversay Sale Kids Section. As you can see, there are some incredible deals you won’t want to miss this year, so act fast! I love taking advantage of the free shipping and returns by ordering everything in the possible sizes I need, and letting my kids try it all on at home to see what works. It saves you the stress of hauling them in the store, but you still guarantee you get everything that caught your eye and can return the rest! And just think, now you can take the month of August off because all your Back to School Shopping will be done! Happy Shopping!
One of the biggest categories to find INCREDIBLE deals during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is Baby Gear. From strollers and car seats to sleep and feeding essentials, you can always find amazing deals. Some of our favorite things from Nuna are included, as well as a launch of some new Nordstrom exclusives from them too! While we are kind of phasing out of the baby years (cue all the tears), I still sifted through all the details and am sharing the best of baby gear with you today!
. . . CAR SEATS + HIGH CHAIRS . . .
. . . STROLLERS +SLEEPING . . .
. . . CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES . . .
As you can see, this is one of the best baby gear sales you will find all year! And I promise you most of these items will sell out SO fast so don’t wait!
After a lot of requests and the amazing feedback on our 5 Five Minute Hairstyles for Girls post, we are back again today with another quick, easy, and CUTE hair tutorial!! Today we are going to walk you through the steps of creating the perfect messy bun. We LOVE a good messy bun in our house. They are so easy to do + they get your hair out of your face. Plus they are a little more fun and creative than just a pony tail. Since I chopped my hair off and can’t demonstrate to well anymore, I enlisted Hunter to show you how its done in the video below!
And there you have it! Like I said in the five minute hair styles post, the more you practice, the easier it will be. I promise you’ll catch on quick and pretty soon doing your hair or your girls in the morning is going to be way more about fun!!
. . . SHOP OUR HAIR FAVORITES . . .
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**And just a reminder, in just a few days the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale goes LIVE!! We will have exclusive early access to the sale in order to bring you all the dressing room details on fit and sale items you don’t want to miss! So be sure you are following along over on Instagram, as well as subscribed to our newsletter so you don’t miss a thing!
