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Back to School Basics on A Budget

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

hayden’s jacket + shorts + shoes + backpack  ||  hudson’s jacket/top + shorts + shoes + backpack   hunter’s top + jeans + similar sandals  || harper’s dress + shoes  ||  scooter + small scooter (similar)

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!!!

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

hayden’s jacket + shorts + shoes + backpack  ||  hunter’s top + jeans + similar sandals + backpack  ||  hudson’s jacket/top + shorts + shoes + backpack

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!

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

houston’s top + jeans (similar)  ||  harper’s outfit + shoes

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:: CLOSET CLEAN OUT

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!

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

hudson’s jacket/top + shorts + shoes + backpack

. . . SHOP BOYS FAVORITES . . .

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

hayden’s jacket + shorts + shoes + backpack

. . . SHOP GIRLS FAVORITES . . .

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

hunter’s top + jeans + similar sandals + backpack

. . . TWEEN FAVORITES . . .

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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!!

Kailee Wright Walmart back to school on a budget

in partnership with Walmart

photos : aubrey taiese 

Family

The Best Brand to Shop for Your Tween

Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

my top  |  bottoms  |  shoes (sold out) similar here  ||  hunter’s dress  |  similar jacket

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!

Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

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Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

black jeans  |  similar belt  |  top

Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

. . . SHOP OUR FAVORITE TOPSHOP DRESSES + ROMPERS . . .

. . . SHOP OUR FAVORITE TOPSHOP BOTTOMS . . .

Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

. . . SHOP OUR FAVORITE TOPSHOP TOPS + JACKETS . . .

 

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?!

Kailee Wright Top Shop tween

in partnership with Nordstrom

photos : aubrey taiese 

Looks

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: Buying on a Budget

Kailee Wright Shopping on a Budget Nordstrom sale

jumpsuit (similar option under $50 here )  |  shoes sold out (similar option at $54)

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!

Kailee Wright Shopping on a Budget Nordstrom sale

For a more detailed look into the sale, you can shop . . .

BEST OF (DRESSING ROOM DETAILS)  ::  BEST OF BABY GEAR  ::  BEST OF KIDS  ::

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. . .BABY UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . BOYS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . GIRLS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . TWEEN UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . WOMEN’S TOPS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . WOMEN’S DRESSES UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . WOMEN’S JEANS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . WOMEN’S JUMPSUITS + TROUSERS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . ACTIVE WEAR UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . PAJAMAS AND LOUNGEWEAR UNDER $50 . . .

. . . WOMEN’S SHOES UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . COATS + CARDIGANS UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . BEAUTY UNDER $50 . . .

 

. . . MEN FAVORITES UNDER $50 . . .

Kailee Wright Shopping on a Budget Nordstrom sale

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!

Looks

The Best of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

my top + skirt + sunglasses + sandals

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!

Also check out our BEST OF KIDS: BABY – TWEEN picks post + our BEST BABY GEAR!

 

:: TOPS + JEANS ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

left top jeans in both images (LOVE, fit TTS)  |  shoes in both images  |  right top (girls – runs big wearing a 10/12)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top on left (low cut, I pinned it) + cardigan (wearing an xs)  |  jeans – wearing a 25..stretchy but not as flattering as the madewell option..loose on the ankles  | shoes in both looks  |  top on the right

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

left top (wearing a small) |  jeans (same as above)  |  shoes  |  top on the right (wearing a small)

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top – wearing a small  |  jeans (love the fit, wearing a 25)  |  shoe on the left  |  shoe on the right bag  |  sunglasses

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

gray top  |  jeans  |  shoes  |  bag  |  sunglasses

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

camo topjeans – loved the fit on these, recommend sizing down. I am wearing a 25 and am ordering a 24 |  shoes  |  bag

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

black top  |  jeans on the left – loved these, fit TTS |  jeans on the right  |  cardigan on the right – xs |  shoes on the left– run big  |  shoes on the right

. . . SHOP FAVORITE TOPS . . . 

. . . SHOP FAVORITE JEANS . . .

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:: CARDIGANS – COATS – JACKETS ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

jeans in all – loved these, fit TTS |  tee  |  shoes  |  cardigan on the left – wearing a small |  jacket in the middle  |  cardigan on the right – wearing a small

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

booties  |  jeans in all – loved these, fit TTS  |  tee  |  cardigan on the left (wearing a s/m) |  coat in the middle  |  cardigan on the right – wearing an xs

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

jeans – loved these, fit TTS  |  top  |  shoes  |  cardigan on the left  |  cardigan on the right

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top on the left  |  jeans in both  |  jacket in both  |  top on the right  |  shoes on the right

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

jacket  |  top  |  jeans– TIGHT, may want to size up  |  shoes

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top – runs small, wearing a 4-6 |  jeans – TIGHT, definitely runs small so size up, wearing a 6 |  shoes  cardigan on the left – xs |  cardigan on the right – xs

. . . SHOP FAVORITE CARDIGANS – COATS – JACKETS . . .

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:: JUMPSUITS + TROUSERS ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

sweater on the left  |  jumpsuit in both looks  shoes on the left  |  top on the right  |

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top – short + wide (crop style) |  shoes  |  pant on the left pant in the middle – girls, wearing a 14/16 |  pant on the right– wearing an xs

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

jumpsuit on the left – wearing a 2, ordering a 0 |  shoes on the left  |  jumpsuit on the right – wearing a 2 |  shoes on the right

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top – wearing a small |  pants – wearing an xs |  shoes

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

jumpsuit in both – wearing an xs |  shoes in both  |  jacket on the right

. . . SHOP FAVORITE TROUSERS + JUMPSUITS . . .

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:: DRESSES + SKIRTS ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

dress – wearing a 4  |  shoes

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

dress on the left – wearing a 0, length is great |  shoes in both  |  dress on the right  |

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top  |  skirt – runs big, wearing a 0  |  shoes

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

dress – wearing a 2, slits are pretty high (i have it pinned) |  jacket in left + right  |  middle jacket   |  shoes on the left + middle + right

. . . SHOP FAVORITE DRESSES + SKIRTS . . .

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:: ACTIVE WEAR  ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

tank – wearing an xs |  leggings – wearing a small, got an xs |  shoes  |  sweatshirt crop on the right – wearing an xs

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

bra top – wearing a small |  leggings – wearing an xs  |  shoes  |  tank in the middle  |  hoodie on the right

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

tank on the left sports bra on the left  |  leggings on the left shoes  |  leggings on the right  |  top

 

. . . SHOP FAVORITE ACTIVE WEAR   . . .

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:: PAJAMAS + LOUNGE WEAR ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

pajama top + bottoms on the left – runs big, wearing a small   |  slippers  |  middle pajama top –  + bottoms – wearing a 4/6|  pajamas on the right

. . . SHOP FAVORITE PAJAMAS + LOUNGE WEAR . . .

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:: SHOES ::

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

tan shoe  |  print shoe  |  black shoe

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

top shoe  |  second shoe  |  third shoe  |  bottom shoe

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

pink/nude bootie  |  snakeskin bootie  |  red bootie  |  mixed animal print bootie  |  leopared bootie

 

. . . FAVORITE SHOES . . .

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

. . . SHOP FAVORITE BEAUTY . . .

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019

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. . . FAVORITE ACCESSORIES . . .

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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!

Health + Fitness

5 Travel Friendly (Equipment Free) Workout Moves

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

bra leggings (sold out in green)  |  shoes

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.

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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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.

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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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!

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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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.

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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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.

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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:: BICYCLE CRUNCHES (EXTRA)

I’ll usually try and throw these in if I have time.

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

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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!

. . . BOTTOMS . . .

 

. . . TOPS . . .

 

. . .SNEAKERS . . .

 

Kailee Wright Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Workout

photos : aubrey taiese 

Lifestyle

The BEST DEALS from Amazon Prime Day 2019

Kailee Wright Amazon Prime Day 2019

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!

 

:: TECH DEALS ::

Air Pods $114 normally – these are a no brainer

Echo Dot only $22! We have these in all the kids rooms and love they!!

Amazon Echo – I don’t know how anyone lives without one.

Instax Mini Camera – all three of the older kids have gotten these for their birthdays and they have been a favorite + they STILL use them!

Ipad – up to 40$ off.

Bose Wireless Headphones – just added these to my cart and can’t wait to get them.

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!

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Kailee Wright Best Sunless Tanner

 

:: FASHION + BEAUTY DEALS ::

New Balance Sneakers – these are by far one of my most favorite sneaker!

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!)

Lulu Dupe High Waist Yoga Pant – just ordered these because alllll my friends have been saying how amazing they are!

Spray Bottle – this spray bottle is awesome because of the continuous spray!! We just ordered 2 more so all the girls can have their own.

Tanning Mousse – my favorite tanning mousse to take on the go + the color is SO GOOD.

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kailee wright favorite recipes

 

:: HOME DEALS ::

Traeger Grill – Joe finally got his when we moved to Utah and we used it ALL THE TIME! Joe is thrilled with it.

Dyson Cordless Vacuum – this thing saves our lives!! My mom loved it so much we got her one for Christmas.

Blendtec – by far the best blender out there. We have had ours for years.

Pebble Ice Machine – I can’t live without pebble ice and this option is ten times cheaper then the huge commercial ones.

Instant Pot – basically this thing cooks, bakes does everything FASTER and in HALF the time. It will blow your mind!

Yeti Ice Chest – I just bought this for Joe for Father’s Day and we have used it every single weekend. It keep things cold for DAYS!!!

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Kailee Wright Basement

 

:: KIDS + BABY ::

Shopping Cart – bought a similar one for Hunter almost 12 years ago and it is STILL the most played with toy in the house.

Magnet Wooden Blocks – these are so fun and the kids love them.

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.

 

Looks

Best of Macy’s Black Friday in July Sale

Kailee Wright Packing Hawaii

dress (comes in three more colors)

This post is sponsored by Macy’s + ShopStyle

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!

. UPDATED ITEMS .

Macy Black Friday Sale in July

01. Roxy Boyfriend Denim Jacket  |  02. Roxy Split Leg Pants  |  03. Nike Zip-up Hoodie  |  04. Free People Tee  |  05. Roxy Hoodie  |  06. Free People Crochet Babydoll Dress  | . 07. Striped Overalls  |  08. Free People Shirt Jacket  |  09. Free People Lace Tunic

Kailee Wright Packing Hawaii

this dress sold out….but there’s a ton more dresses on MAJOR sale!

 

Family

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: BEST of KIDS

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2019 KIDS

hayden’s sweater + jeans  ||  hudson’s jacket + shorts

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!

Kailee Wright Family Pictures

:: BABY

. . . SHOP BEST OF BABY . . .

 

. . . SHOP BEST OF BABY GEAR . . .

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Kailee Wright mens gift guide

:: BOYS

. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS tops. . .

. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS bottoms. . .

. . . SHOP BEST OF BOYS shoes. . .

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Kailee Wright Family Pictures

:: 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!

Baby

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale : Best of BABY Gear

Kailee Wright Nuna crib

my top (similar here) + jeans + belt  ||  harper’s top (similar here) + shorts  ||  nuna aire  ||  picture frames + planter

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!

Kailee Wright Nuna crib

 

. . . CAR SEATS + HIGH CHAIRS  . . .

 

. . . STROLLERS +SLEEPING . . .

 

. . . CLOTHES + ACCESSORIES . . .

Kailee Wright Nuna crib

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!

photos : aubrey taiese 

Beauty

How to Get The Perfect Messy Bun

Kailee Wright Hunter tween messy bun

hunter’s tee  + similar style  |  shorts + similar

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!!

Kailee Wright Hunter tween messy bun

 

. . . SHOP OUR HAIR FAVORITES . . .

 

Kailee Wright Hunter tween messy bun

Kailee Wright Hunter tween messy bun

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Family

Four things we love about our favorite four year old Houston

Kailee Wright Houston 4 Years old

houston’s similar top + similar shorts  ||  planter + rug 

You guys!! I don’t know how it happened but somehow our tiny little Houston is already FOUR today!! We are so lucky to have his as a part of our family. He is constantly making us all laugh, is so sweet (when he wants to be) with his bestie Harper, and is growing up so fast!! We love him so much and thought his birthday would be the perfect time to share 4 things we love about our Houston!

Kailee Wright Houston 4 Years old

houston’s similar top + similar shorts  ||  harper’s top + shorts

:: HE IS OUR TINY GUY

This one is pretty obvious if you know him or look at our pictures. All of our other babies have been right on average or even a little chubbier, but not our Houston. I can’t tell you how many times we get asked if Houston and Harper our twins because he is our tiny guy and she is our little chunk. They basically are the exact same size and we just love it. To give you an idea of how small he is, he can still fit in size 18-24M shorts!!! Haha! We have figured out a sneaky little way to get him to eat more, and it is all about the competition. If we make dinner into a contest between him and Harper, it is game on for that boy!! He always wants to take double the bites as her, and do whatever he can to win! Which is a win for us too!

:: HE SAYS THE SWEETEST FUNNIEST THINGS I NEVER WANT TO FORGET

I don’t know about you guys, but when my kids say sweet little things “wrong”, I never want to correct them. It is just so sweet in their tiny voices. Houston has some really funny things he has been saying lately that I don’t ever want to forget!

“Are you kiddin me?!” – This is his constant reply to any funny story or thing he doesn’t quite believe

” Where are my dankies?” – He has quite the collection of blankets he has to sleep with but he sweetly refers to them as “dankies” and I never want him to learn the real word.

“Can we play baseball yesterday tomorrow?” – This one might just be my fave. He says “yesterday tomorrow” for any future time frame he is talking about and we all think it is the cutest.

” I am NOT a baby!” – You have probably noticed that I have always referred to Houston + Harper as “the two babies” whenever I talk about them. Well just over the last month or so he has caught on and if I slip up and say it he makes sure to remind me “I am NOT a baby! Harper baby!”

Kailee Wright Houston 4 Years old

:: SHOP HOUSTON’S FAVORITE THINGS ::

:: LOVVVVVES ALL THINGS BALLS

I’m pretty sure his obsession with any kind of balls started before he could even crawl. He has always loved them and carries them around with him wherever he goes. If it were up to him, he would live out in our batting cage hitting balls with dad all day long. And when we go to nana’s house, you can always find him perfecting his swing over on the putting green. We love watching him play and can’t wait to see his love for it grow even more as he gets older.

 

:: IS VERY PARTICULAR ABOUT THINGS JUST LIKE HIS MOM

I am the first to admit I am very particular about how I like things. My love for things to be clean and in their place is not a secret to very many, and Houston is my only child this has rubbed off on. He DOES NOT like his hands or face to be dirty or messy at all. When he eats he always wants to use a specific spoon and just likes things very routine. I think it is so funny and love it because he is the only one that is just like me…and it drives Joe crazy! haha!

When we asked what he wanted for his birthday, he repeatedly tells us the exact same thing. A “rainbow tic tac birthday cake” + tic tacs and a golf club for his presents. I’m a little nervous my cake isn’t going to be what he had in mind, but he is pretty forgiving!

Kailee Wright Houston 4 Years old

As you can see from these little things, he is such a sweet little guy and so easy to love. He is the perfect big brother to Harper, and the big kids can’t get enough of him. We are so lucky to have the silly and happy light he brings into our family and can’t wait to celebrate him all week!

 

photos : aubrey taiese 

Beauty

My Morning Skincare Routine

Kailee Wright PMD

my top + shorts  || harper’s outfit (similar)

I don’t know about you guys, but as a mom of 5, I pretty much always feel rushed in the mornings. My focus is usually on helping them to get ready + out the door for the day, so I noticed I was tending to run out of time for myself! I knew I needed a quick yet effective morning skincare routine if I was going to be able to make it happen. So after a little trial and error I found my top products I am in love with and swear by. I use them on a regular if not daily basis, and made sure they are the most effective things worth investing in, with the least amount of work + time on my part! So since I know quite a few of you are in the busy mom mode too, I thought I would share my routine with you today!

Kailee Wright Face Routine Tula

PMD Clean  |  PMD tinted sunscreen  |  toner  |  vitamin c serum  |  face wash day/night cream

Ok so let’s get into the routine! Below I’ve listed what I use in my typical order, as well as why I love each one so much! Like I said, I keep things very minimal and simple so we are saving on time, but still being effective!

:: TULA PURIFYING CLEANSER

First up is face wash! It should come as no surprise to anyone that I love Tula. I’ve used them for years, but I can honestly say that even within just a couple weeks of using them, I noticed a difference in how my skin both looked and felt.

The first product of my morning skincare routine is their Purifying Cleanser.  I love the gel texture! My face feels so clean and refreshed, but it doesn’t leave you with that tight dry desert face feeling after using it like a lot of other face washes tend to. It is full of probiotics to help nourish your skin to give it such a nice glow. The size is pretty big, and you honestly have to use like a pea size to be able to wash your whole face, so it lasts forever! It is worth every penny, especially with the discount (KAILEE for 20% off) and personally wouldn’t be something I’d switch out for a cheaper option.

:: TULA RE-SURFACING GEL

Next up I apply Tula’s Toner. I LOVE LOVE the gel consistency. It goes on so smooth and easy. I use it to help balance out my skin tone + prep it for the rest of the products or makeup I’m going to apply. Another perk is that it helps remove any bits of makeup that I missed in washing my face. Code KAILEE works for this amazing stuff as well!

:: FORM RX VITAMIN C SERUM

As most of you already know, I’ve really been putting a lot more focus on taking care of my skin, including working with the team at Form Med Spa on regular treatments. They recommended I start using this Vitamin C Serum, and so far I have loved it and the results I am seeing. It reverses the signs of again by boosting your collagen, corrects hyperpigmentation, and protects your skin from UV damage. So so many benefits and it is so simple to add to your routine! You can use code kailee10 for 10% off.

:: PMD CLEAN + PMD

I used to be a regular user of the spin brush, but after reading so many mixed reviews and horror stories about mold, I just couldn’t do it anymore. I use the PMD about once a week on my skin to help get rid of that dead skin so all these products I’m investing in can really do their job.

But recently I heard about their PMD Clean and fell in love!! It honestly feels like a luxury face massage from the comfort of my own bathroom. I will take either the Purifying Cleanser above, or my vitamin c serum and apply it with the PMD Clean. It vibrates over 7000 times per minute, so you know it is cleaning well but also tightens up your skin. The heat option is one of my favorite little features. It feels so good and it helps all these amazing products you are using penetrate deeper into your skin and really be more effective!

And I have the BEST NEWS!! PMD is giving you all 20% off the site with my code KAILEE20! So you can snag both a PMD or a PMD Clean!

:: TULA HYDRATING DAY + NIGHT CREAM

If I had a number one skincare product I would give to every single person if I could, it would be this moisturizer. It is AMAZING!!! I’ve been using it for years and still stand by it. I love that it gives you such a moisturized soothed feeling without leaving that greasy shine some moisturizes give. It is full of probiotics + is like a super food for your face! If you were to invest in any product for your skin, this should hands down be the one, and with the 20% off code (KAILEE) it is a steal. I always make sure to have a few on hand so I never run out, and it is quickly becoming one of my favorite things to gift girlfriends.

:: FORM RX TINTED SUNSCREEN

One of the most important things I put on my face DAILY is sunscreen!! But you guys, I can’t stand the feel of regular sunscreen on my face. So sticky and blah! Insert my new favorite thing, Form RX tinted sunscreen. It doesn’t have any of the sticky feel of most sunscreens, which I LOVE, it feels just like a light moisturizer. And somehow it is magical and the color looks good on just about every skin tone, and evens out your skin tone just enough that you feel like you can go out and not need all the layers of makeup in the summer. It is THE BEST! If the price scares you, you honestly use the TINIEST bit for your whole face, so one bottle lasts forever. And you can use code kailee10 for 10% off!

:: FINISHING POWDER

As far as makeup goes, I honestly don’t wear it very often. I have my lashes and brows done, so I feel like with the tinted sunscreen above I can head out and feel pretty put together. But I recently stumbled upon this finishing powder and it is amazing. I swear it is like magic. It is suppose to “blur” your skin so it all just blends together in a natural look, eliminating any fine lines or pores. I cannot believe how great it works. It is made with rose wax and almond oil so it almost feels like it just hovers on top of your skin, it doesn’t weigh it down at all. I absolutely love the glow it gives your skin while staying so lightweight.

Kailee Wright Face Routine Tula

sugar scrub  |  eye balm  (use code KAILEE for 20% off both!)

These last two are new additions to my morning routine, but I’m already LOVING them so I had to share!

:: TULA BRIGHTENING EYE BALM

I’ve already shared about this at least 5 times over on Instagram. I feel like it is a tired mom’s best friend!! If you’re anything like me, the dark circles under you eyes tend to show up a little more often than you’d like. This new brightening eye balm is the magic cure to that. You can choose to wear it under or on top of your makeup. It just adds a bright glow under your eyes, giving you that wide awake look we all want. At the same time it has like a cooling sensation that feels so good. Ah I just love it so much! It has already sold out twice because it is so popular, so grab yours with my code (KAILEE) quick before it is gone again!

:: TULA EXFOLIATING SUGAR SCRUB

I just snagged this gem from Tula a couple weeks ago and am loving it so far. It is not something you would use daily, but more like every few days to once a week. It is an exfoliating sugar scrub that feels so so good on your face. While it deep cleans your pores and removes any dead or dry skin, it nourishes at the same time with probiotics so your skin looks so smooth and healthy when you are done. Hunter is already stealing this one from me because she is loving it too!

Kailee Wright PMD

That sums up my tried and true power products for skincare. They make getting ready and taking care of my skin quick and easy so I can always make sure it still happens, even when life gets crazy. I’d love to hear what your go to must have skincare items are too!

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