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July 6, 2018

3 Tips To Prep For The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

. . some predictions of what will be on SALE during the Nordstrom Sale . .

Summer is in full swing + with it comes one of my very favorite times of year – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!! It’s honestly the game changer of sales for the whole year and the time I stock up the most!! Unlike most sales that are trying to dissolve old products to make room for a new season, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is full of BRAND NEW fall styles you don’t want to miss at discounted prices!

Knowing how to navigate the sale can be tricky + even stressful because you have to work fast!! Being prepared in advance as much as possible can be the difference in being able to snag everything on your list! So today I’m sharing three tips on how to shop the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale and what I’ve learned over the years to help you get the most bang for your buck!

1: Be ready to shop as early as possible!

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is full of NEW + highly anticipated items. Since that is the case, a lot of items sell out fast! If you are going to take one piece of advice from me let it be this one. BECOME A NORDSTROM CARD HOLDER!! If you’re a Nordstrom Card Holder, you are granted early access to the sale! Yes you read that right…card holders get to start shopping a full 8 days before everyone else. So while the sale is open to the general public from July 20th – August 5th, you’ll start shopping on the 12th!!

In the past, popular items have sold out during early access, so even if you only use your card during the sale, I promise it will be worth it to score those amazing finds in your size before everyone else has a chance! Plus if you sign up now and make a purchase using your card the day you get approved, you get a $40 credit, perfect to save for the sale!! You can sign up to be a card holder HERE.

2: Plan ahead!! I highly recommend making a “wish list” before the sale starts. Right before the sale is the perfect time to clean out + organize your closet. By doing this, you will know exactly what staple pieces you need to restock. With that you’ll be able to make a must have list. You will most likely find a few extra things you love, but knowing in advance what your must have items are will help you focus on those first before they sell out! You can preview the sale by going HERE.

3: Shop online!! While I love a good shopping day, Nordstrom is my absolute favorite place to shop online. Not only is the website extremely user friendly, they also offer Free Shipping + Free Returns. You really can’t lose. The crowds during the sale can be insanity in store. This makes things hard to find, especially with limited store quantities. Online you can plan your picks, and quickly order first thing in the morning from the comfort of your bed! And although you miss the option to try things on, free returns allows you to order in a couple sizes and take back what doesn’t work.

With these three tips, you are sure to snag everything you have your eye on for the sale! Be sure to check back here the first day of early access too!! I will have a huge roundup of all the BEST pieces so you don’t have to sift through pages and pages online to find the good stuff!! AND I’ll be sharing alllll my dressing room photos along with sizing details!!

If you aren’t already following along over on Instagram, you’ll want to head there too! I’ll be sharing my favorite finds and updates throughout the sale on my stories! Happy planning friends!! Also I’ll be posting lots of exclusive items + pictures on my LIKETOKNOW.it profile (@kailee_wright) so make sure to follow along there. You can download the app HERE + it’s free!

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July 2, 2018

All About Our Favorite Three Year Old Houston

I don’t know about you guys but I am DYING that July is already here!! Doesn’t it feel like you blinked and the first month of summer was gone?! I have really been trying to soak up every second with my little people, because they are growing up so dang fast! Speaking of growing up, today we are celebrating our sweet Houston turning three!! Houston is the sweetest, most hilarious boy. We cannot get enough of his cute personality! In honor of his special day, I wanted to share THREE fun facts about him you may not know, as well as an update!

HOUSTON’S 3 YEAR OLD UPDATE :

As I’m sure you can see, Houston is our tiny little guy! He has always been our smallest babe. A lot of his size can be connected with how picky he is! He is by far our pickiest eater. While Harper will eat anything you put in front of her, this guy takes some major treat bribery to try anything new. But he is slowly getting better!
He is still wearing mostly size 2 clothes + size 4 diapers…yes the same as Harper!! He has started potty training himself, haha, and will go potty on his own all the time. I haven’t convinced myself to fully commit to training him with the puppy and a crazy summer, but it will be coming soon!
He is doing so much better with his speech! I’ve shared on here a few times that he has always been a little delayed for his age when it comes to speech. We have been working with a speech therapist twice a month, as well as a cute girl from the school twice a week that comes and plays speech games with him. It has been such a game changer and we have seen such a difference! We aren’t going to start him in preschool yet this coming year, but he will get to go to a little speech class once a week, so he still thinks he is one of the big kids.
He is such a sweet big brother (most of the time) to “his baby”, and wants to help with everything. They have the funnest little relationship! She has just started putting up a fight when he teases he and we have learned he is a screamer when he doesn’t get his way!

THREE THINGS WE ARE LOVING ABOUT OUR FAVORITE THREE YEAR OLD :

He is OBSESSED with the puppy! They are so so cute together. Houston always knows where she is at all times. He loves playing with her toys with her, and trying to be big and help get her food + water. He thinks it is always HIS turn to hold her and loves to show her off. One of the main reasons we got the puppy was to help Houston with his speech. So we are so happy they have such a connection and it has helped him to learn different commands to tell her + connect simple words together.
His LOVE for baseball is out of this world. He would stay in the batting cage alllll day if we let him. He is constantly asking to “go hit balls” and thinks he is so big just like Hudson. While he may be a little slower with his speech, his hand/eye coordination and athletic ability is crazy. He no longer needs a tee, and can nail the ball with someone pitching to him, and loves to run the bases to celebrate. It is one of my favorite things to watch!
His best friend in the whole world is HUNTER! He is so in love with big sister. Whenever her friends come over he follows them around and says they are his friends. He bawls every time she leaves, probably more so than when Joe or I leave. He even sleeps in a sleeping bag in the girls room so he can sleep with her. She is so sweet with him and I love seeing her little motherly instincts with him. I think he picked a pretty great choice for his best friend.

He really is the funnest, sweetest, little guy and we are so lucky to have him as part of our crew! We can’t wait to celebrate him all week long!

top (sold out) similar here + here | jeans || houston top + similar pants | harper top + pants (sold out) + headband | rug | coffee table | couch

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Baby

June 28, 2018

15 Must Have Baby Essentials

top | jeans | harper headband + diaper + wipes

This past week I’ve been trying to organize some of Harper’s things and clear out some of the things she has grown out of. Cue all the tears. As I was organizing, I realized it has been a while since I shared some of my favorite baby essentials with you! Whether you are expecting, have a little one of your own, or are heading to a baby shower, I’ve got you covered! I put together a list of my top 15 that can ALL be found at Target, my favorite one stop shop!

– diapers + wipes : Ok I had to start with the number one must have for every baby out there, diapers + wipes! It is no secret you will go through A LOT of these in your baby/toddler years. I’ve always been a fan of Pampers, but fell in love with their new Pampers Pure Collection . The ingredients are all very thoughtfully selected, making them gentle on your babe’s skin.

With sensitive skin, something as simple as fragrance can irritate their skin so these have been a total game changer for us. I especially love that although they are gentle, they really are strong when it comes to doing their job. They hold up well, especially overnight, and we haven’t had any leaks! And major bonus, the patterns are SO cute!

– melts + puffs : It is no secret that we are a family that is often on the go! Between practices, games, and the everyday errands, we spend a fair share of our time out and about. That calls for easily portable snacks for the babies! These puffs + melts are our favorites, and I swear the babies would eat a whole pack in one setting if I let them! I especially love that they are pretty mess free, making them great for the car!

– place mats : This one is more for the toddler years, but still a definite favorite around here. Messes are pretty much guaranteed with an independent “do it myself mom” little one. I love that these are a quick peel and stick so they stay in place and cant get thrown around by your babe. I always keep a few in my diaper bag so tables at the park or out to eat are a little cleaner to put their food on + easier to clean up!

-bibs : Speaking of messy, another baby essential over here are good BIBS. Whether they are for milk dribbles from a bottle or an independent toddler feeding themselves, they are a must have. We love these for all the drool that comes with teething too. They have the cutest styles and help save their clothes!

– teething toys : Dealing with teething is inevitable, but having one of these teethers on your side definitely helps. We LOVE this one, and my babies usually end up carrying it around with them everywhere. This little banana one comes with a brush on the tip to kind of help rub their gums. We love sticking it in the freezer for extra comfort.

– books : As parents I feel like we always think of little toys to have around for our babies, but sometimes books are forgotten, and they are such an easy way to help entertain your little one. Harper especially loves these little indestructible board books in the car. They have simple images + text, and are great to introduce animal sounds or first words.

– outfits : if you are anything like me, target is basically your idea of heaven! haha. I am loving the new basics options they have for adults, and it is even better for babies. They have so many adorable little rompers + dresses for harper, I seriously can’t get enough. They are all so affordable too, which I love since they seem to grow out of things so quickly. We just picked up this romper and this dress and can’t wait to have her wear them this summer.

– pajamas : Everyone loves a comfy cozy pair of pajamas, and babies are no exception. These are at the top of my essentials list, especially for little ones because some days you never really make it out of your pajamas, so you want them to be comfy!! I love how buttery soft these are while being such great quality.

– bath toys : Bath time is such a fun one with little ones. I swear mine could stay in their for hours!! We love having few little toys to help spark their imagination and creative play. These letters have been fun to work with Houston on learning them and their sounds! Both babies love drawing everywhere with these crayons too!

– heart rate monitor : As a new mom, especially for the first time, you are pretty much terrified bringing that baby home. I know with my first babies I pretty much hovered over their cribs at night to make sure they were sleeping! #paranoidmom So when I saw this monitor around the time Houston was born, I was sold. It gives you so much peace of mind and helps calm your nervous heart and get some sleep yourself!

– lotion : I mentioned before that the babies, especially houston have sensitive skin. I searched high and low for a lotion that would help, and this one has been one of the best we’ve found. It is super affordable, but still does a great job of giving him that moisture and soothing from the oatmeal he needs.

– bottles + sippies : Almost as much so as diapers + wipes, bottles + sippies are going to be a must have with a baby around. We’ve tried just about every brand there is and fell in love with these bottles + these sippies. I love that the bottles don’t let any air get in, avoiding upset tummies. The sippies DO NOT leak, which is a must for the car or even having baby carry them around the house. I love the fun colors so we can keep track of which color is which babies.

– binkies : We always get asked where the babies binkies are from and Target is the place!! Every baby is different and prefers a different style, but these are our favorites. I love the simple colors and style. And of course the great price helps you not feel so bad if you lose one!

– swaddle : I don’t know about you, but I always worry about my babies being too cold or too hot. I want them to be cozy and snuggled up, but not sweaty! These lightweight muslin swaddles are my favorite.

They are just heavy enough to comfort your little one, but not so much to weigh them down. And bonus, they come in the cutest patterns, some even exclusive to Target! They are my favorite thing to give as a baby shower present!

– carrier : Last but definitely not least, is a good carrier. As a mom of 5, I still needed my hands available to help my older people and couldn’t always be holding my baby, as much as I wanted to be! These carries are so comfy for both you and the baby, but heavy duty to make them great for hiking or walks too.

I hope this will help spark some ideas whether for your own babe or a great gift! I love that they are all from Target, making them easy to grab and affordable! What are some of your must have baby essentials?!

photos : aubrey taiese

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June 26, 2018

My Go to Basics

tee | jeans | shoes

If you’ve been around here for very long, you are probably well aware that I live for a good basic outfit, or as I like to call it, momiform. With 5 little people, I need an outfit that checks three boxes. Something comfortable, easy to move in, and looks put together! Gimme a good v-neck tee and high waisted jean and I am set! haha! So for today’s Favorite Finds, I thought it would be fun to share all my favorite basics with you!

mickey tee | jeans + here | disc necklace | bar necklace

TOPS :

When it comes to my closet + wardrobe, I really try to keep it minimal. I try to mostly buy basics that can be super versatile. If I could live in a good basic tee, I totally would. They are comfortable, breathable, and can be easily be dressed up or down.

I’ve shared them a million times, but these are by far my favorite! The length is perfect so nothing is hanging out, and the v-neck cut gives it a little more style than your plain crew neck. I love that its not too tight so it is totally flattering. I can throw it on with jeans and some slides to run the little people to practice, but easily just throw on my favorite jacket and some heels and be ready for date night! If you’re anything like me, when you find something you love, you buy it in every color possible, so you’ll see this same tee on my in different varieties pretty much every day!

I’m also a big fan of vintage graphic tees. I think they are such a fun look and again so comfortable! I’m loving that so many places like Nordstrom + Revolve are starting to sell more of these. They have the cutest options in flattering yet comfy fits. And a little secret, sometimes you can even shop the Men’s section for the cutest options like this Mickey Tee I’m obsessed with!

JEANS :

I don’t know about you, but high waisted jeans coming back in style was pretty much the best thing that ever happened to me. haha! They are pretty much all I ever buy! I love finding a good pair that has some distressing to add a little pop to an outfit of basics. These are by far my favorite. They have the perfect amount of stretch to keep them comfy, but not give you a saggy booty after 1 day of wear. I always like to have a good white pair and black pair to switch things up a little bit too!

DRESSES :

Summer is officially here in Utah and that means HOT weather! I’ve never really been a big fan of shorts, so if I’m not wearing jeans and a tee, you’ll find me in a fun summer dress. Whether its a dressed up flowy look or a more casual fitted option, I love dresses! Of course my number one favorite about these is they are so breathable. If I’m hot and sweaty, I want the least amount of clothes touching me as possible! haha! I love that I can throw on a jacket for the cool summer nights or switch up the shoes and it totally changes the look.

top | jeans | tennies + here

SHOES :

Like pretty much every girl, I am a total shoe lover! Who doesn’t love a good pair of strappy heels for date nigh?! But lets be honest, I’m trying to keep up with 5 little people, and they are just not practical for every day. I pretty much live in some easy mules, sandals, or tennies! These mules have been on repeat lately! They are so easy to throw on and go, and the white goes with everything!!

Now that summer is here, so is the hot weather. These are my go to sandals and I have them in 3 colors I love them so much. I love that they are kind of a dressed up flip flop. Just as comfy and care free, but nice enough to pair with dresses or a evening look for date night!

JACKETS :

While I don’t reach for them quite as often now that its hot out, I love having a good staple jacket or two in my line up. You know the ones you can reach for to go with just about any look? Must have in my opinion. My favorite is this black leather one. I think I wore it just about every day in the fall, and still love to grab it for cooler summer nights. The gold accessories add the perfect pop to dress up a basic look for date night. This denim option is another favorite. Its such a simple casual look and my favorite to pair with dresses!

As you can see, when it comes to my daily look, I’m all about easy + comfortable. Even though you may be mom to lots of little people, don’t forget about taking care of you. You can still feel put together and looking your best, with a quick easy basics look! So I wanna know, what are you favorite fashion basics?!

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June 21, 2018

Our Home: Basement Part 2

air hockey table (custom made) similar | planter + smaller planter

We are rounding up the end of the home tour today with a second look at the basement! If you saw last week, I shared the first half of the basement. We wanted the space to be big + open to host family and friends for fun movie or game nights! As you’ll see in the first section, we are set to snuggle up for the perfect movie night, and today I’ll take you inside the little peoples new favorite spot!

The basement has quickly become our favorite hang out spot. The little people basically live down here and never want to come upstairs! The goal was to keep it open but still really functional. We wanted a fun game table as the main focus of the space. Pool seemed too advanced and tricky for the little people, so we went with air hockey and are so happy we did! They are all obsessed already and it has been so fun!! When we were looking, I didn’t really see anything that matched the modern aesthetic throughout the rest of the house. I wanted the table to be able to be used as a regular table to eat on when we weren’t playing. So I showed our cabinet guy my dream and he made it a reality!!

frames | black planters | white vase + greenery | grey vase | mini fridge + here

With the basement being our entertainment spot, we also wanted to have easy access to a food prep area too. The addition of a little bar with a mini fridge from Boulevard has been perfect. We can prep movie treats + drinks, as well as have a quick easy clean up spot. As you’ll see we added some open shelving too. This is the only spot in the house with open shelving because it stresses me out to decorate them!! haha! I’m loving how they personalize the space.

planter

I really tried to use accessories in this space to make it feel homey and inviting both to our family and guests we are entertaining. You all know my love of plants, and the life they bring to a room. I really wanted to bring that into the basement to keep it feeling fresh. I love these big planters and the statement they make. To add more of a personal touch, we are planning on hanging big framed pictures of the little people on the blank wall above the planter. Just dealing with the hard decisions of which ones to print!!

It really has turned out to be such a fun space, and now one of our favorites to gather as a family! We can’t wait to host more friends + extended family through the coming years! So I wanna know, whats your favorite room in the house to be with your people?

photos : aubrey taiese

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Family

June 18, 2018

4th of July Outfits

So summer is in full swing over here and I’m feeling it with five little people to keep entertained! It has been crazy but honestly so so fun getting all the extra time with my people! Every year as soon as summer hits, I start to get so excited for all of the fun to start, especially the birthdays and holidays we have! The 4^th of July is one of my favorite holidays of the year, so it’s so fun! I love that it is completely focused around being with family, in addition to all of the yummy food, fun, + fireworks!! We are extra excited this year because we will be hosting my whole family! So I cannot even wait!

In addition to all of the celebrations to look forward to, if you know me, you know I love a good chance to dress the whole family up in fun matching outfits! While I love matching and making it holiday related, I always look for pieces that we can continue to wear and aren’t too themed or holiday specific. I’ve rounded up so super cute red, white + blue picks that will be perfect for the 4th of July!!

… WOMEN …

… BABY GIRL …

… BOY …

… GIRLS …

… MEN …

So I hope you guys enjoy all the fun finds I’ve shared below! But now I wanna know, what are some of your favorite 4th of July traditions?!

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June 15, 2018

Our Home: Basement Part 1

Today on the home tour, we are headed back downstairs for a look inside the basement! I have been so excited to share this space with you. It is one that we spend so much time together as a family. Since it is such a large room, and already kind of sectioned in to two areas, I’ll be breaking the room up and sharing one side today, and the other on Monday! So lets get started with our favorite place to snuggle up for movie night!

bench | green pillow | gray stripe pillow | baby stroller | my top + jeans + here

When you think of a basement, I think we all tend to think dark…dreary…blah. Haha. Those are all words I DID NOT want to describe our basement. Unlike some basements, ours is a walkout basement, which gave us the opportunity to have HUGE windows. They bring in so much life and light to the space keeping it far from dark and dreary. When we are ready for movie night and need it nice and dark, we can just quickly have the auto shades down and it transforms the space.

We love snuggling up for a movie night as a family. It is no secret that we aren’t exactly a small family. We wanted a couch that could fit alllll of us on it comfortably. I instantly fell in love with this sectional from Rove Concepts the second I saw it. It was huge and I could picture all my people on it together. Just as important as its size, it looked so dang comfy too. It sucks you right in to it and you honestly don’t wanna get up, it is that cozy. It flows so well with these chairs, making enough sitting space for guests. The playroom closet with all the peoples toys connects up to this space too, so the kids can play + we can relax here in the same room, which has been so great!

For the coffee table + tv stand, I really wanted the pieces to be functional but not add bulk to the room. I love that the coffee table is secretly a storage space too. It opens right up and holds blankets and pillows, perfect for family movie night. I love that they can be tucked away when were aren’t using them, keeping a clean + simple look.

Any space that I can be spending quality time with my people is one I love. I’m so happy that our basement has really become somewhere we love to gather both as our family, and with extended family + friends over! I can’t wait for all the fun parties + memories to come!

photos : aubrey taiese + design : ashley cooper design

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Beauty

June 13, 2018

Upping My Skin Care Game: Microneedling

If you’ve been around here for a while, you know that about a year ago, I made the goal to really try to focus on taking better care of my skin. It was never something I really took a lot of time on in my teens or 20’s. Whether I like it or not, I’m not getting any younger so I know that now is the time to really invest my time + resources in to taking care of it. I’ve been working with the team over at Form Med Spa and absolutely loving their treatments. I shared about my favorite treatment, the Hydrafacial, here a few months ago. So today I wanted to tell you all the details + benefits of Microneedling!

WHAT IS MICRONEEDLING??

Microneedling is a face treatment that uses tiny needles to basically create tiny holes in the skin. I know, sounds terrifying. I promise it’s not nearly as bad as it might sound! By poking these tiny holes, it stimulates your skin’s natural instinct to heal itself and rejuvenate.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF MICRONEEDLING??

The benefits of Microneedling are so incredible. It’s main goal is to boost your collagen production. By doing this, it makes your skin firmer and tighter. It reduces fine lines + wrinkles (major win in my book!!) as well as lightens + fades acne scars. Your skin is left looking brighter + refreshed. I noticed some of the results almost immediately, and they just get better. They say you see the best results about 4-6 weeks out.

IS IT PAINFUL??

I know what you’re probably thinking: poking little holes into your face in the name of beauty sounds a little bit insane. But I promise it is not as bad as it sounds. At Form, they use a cream to help numb your face. With the cream on it feels more like tiny pin pricks, but nothing too bad or uncomfortable. Will I say that it is as relaxing as a Hydrafacial? No I for sure wouldn’t. But the benefits to your skin are amazing, and definitely something I plan on getting done routinely.

WHAT IS THE RECOVERY TIME??

This is a factor that I think completely depends on your face. For me personally, my face is pretty resilient. The next morning I was a little red and had some pink pink prick sized dots. By the next day, when I was cleared to wear makeup, I could easily cover up any redness and was good to go. I have friends that have much more sensitive reactions. High redness for 3-4 days…and even bruising. So know your skin + schedule for a time where you won’t be stressing if you are red for a few days.

HOW MUCH DOES IT COST + HOW OFTEN IS IT NEEDED?

Once you start the microneedling treatments, they recommend you wait about 5-6 weeks between treatments. How many treatments you do would completely depend on your skin + the results you are hoping for. As far as pricing goes, at Form Med, it is $250.

So I think that covers all the nitty gritty on Microneedling. As scary as it sounds, I honestly would recommend it to anyone wanting to tighten things up + reduce scarring or wrinkles. Once you’ve done it once you’ll realize its not so bad and the results are so so worth it! I’ve had two treatments and I already feel tighter, brighter, and like my complexion overall is so much better! If you have any questions, please leave them here or over on Instagram!

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Bedrooms

June 11, 2018

Our Home: Guest Room

Today on the home tour we are headed back downstairs for a peek inside our Guest Room! We love love love having family around us as much as possible. With all 3 of us girls living close now, my parents often come up to visit. We really wanted to make sure we had a space they could call their own and feel welcome. I could not be happier with how it turned out! I am so excited to share all the details with you today.

Like the rest of the home, I wanted to keep the space very clean + simple. I actually didn’t really have a vision for this space, so I really reached out to my close friend and designer Ashley for some guidance. As we put the design together, I really wanted to keep it inviting but a blank slate for guests to kind of make their own. I’ve always been a sucker for all things black + white, so we decided to have some fun and go with that in this space.

As we started to put our thoughts together, Ashley had the idea to look at the options Bed, Bath, & Beyond had to offer. I was so pleasantly surprised!! They had so many stylish unique options to choose from for both furniture + decor! It made putting the space together fun! I loved that it was basically a one stop shop for the whole room making things super easy!

One of my favorite spots in the room is the little sitting area. The chair is so cozy! I got my need for cleanliness from my mom. Like me, when she comes to visit, she always makes the bed once she is awake. I wanted her and other guests to have a spot to take a break and relax or read a book. Normally I don’t love lamps and the bulkiness they can bring, but this option from Bed, Bath, & Beyond was perfect for the corner.

I also went against my anti-dresser policy for this space too! haha! I wanted guests to have a space to keep their things, and not have to feel like they had to live out of a suitcase. Ashley found this modern yet super timeless piece and I think it completes the room perfectly.

We love how the Guest Room turned out and can’t wait to have friends and family stay with us!! Let me know if I missed any details you want more info on!

dresser | gray vase | tall white vase

nightstand | basket | tall vase + medium vase + greenery

photos : aubrey taiese + design : ashley cooper design

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Holiday

June 8, 2018

Father’s Day Gift Guide

joes tee | jeans | watch | similar shoes

Summer is in full swing around here and with that comes some of my favorite days to celebrate! The first one in the line up is Father’s Day. It’s no secret we are all obsessed with our guy around here. We love any excuse to celebrate him! Sometimes the men in our lives aren’t the easiest to shop for. So today I’m sharing some of my go to favorites to get for Joe + some new ideas I have in mind for this year! You’re sure to find something awesome for the man in your life!

TECH…

I think its safe to say, most men love a good techy nerdy gift. One of our very favorites to have around the house is a good bluetooth speaker. We’ve used both of these and love them! They are great for family bbq in the backyard, to take on vacation, or for a simple dance party around the house. Another favorite find in the tech department are these bluetooth headphones. They are lightweight and stay in your ears good which make them great for exercising or when you’re on the go. And last but definitely not least, is my favorite on the list, an apple watch. I just got one myself and it is by far one of my favorite gifts. I love allll the things you can track, and that it keeps me off my phone more often since I can check notifications without having to get it out.

TRAVEL…

So summer time and the warm weather usually means more time outdoors or on the road. I love keeping that in mind when it comes to Father’s Day gifts. One of my go to gifts that I think would be perfect for just about anyone is this portable charger. It charges your phone so so fast, and can charge it multiple times without having to be charged itself.

Utah summers are HOT HOT HOT, especially when we head down to St. George to visit family. Having a good water bottle that keeps our drinks COLD is a must for us. This water bottle is by far our favorite and the best we’ve found. I’m loving this travel bag + backpack set for our getaways too.

APPAREL…

So if your husbands are anything like Joe, they HATE shopping. Because of this, I take full advantage of holidays like Father’s Day or Christmas to add a few things I’m loving to Joe’s wardrobe. Father’s Day usually includes some good basic tees .. (these ones are under $10!!!), some flip flops, sunglasses, or a new swim suit.

I hope my roundup helps you get some good ideas for your Father’s Day gifts, whether for your hubby or your dad! Finally, I’d love to hear some of your favorites! So leave a comment here or over on Instagram and I’ll add them to the list for everyone to see!

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Family

June 6, 2018

June Update!

You guys!! I don’t know about you, but I seriously have no idea where the month of May went!! It was sooo busy with a mix of sickness, sports, and end of school stuff that it seems like a blur!! So if I’ve seemed a little absent or scatter brained, now you know why! With all the craziness of the last few weeks, I felt like today was the perfect time for a little update on life and to answer all your recent most asked questions!

This week officially marks the first week of Summer for the little people and we can hardly contain our excitement!! They can’t wait to be in constant play mode and enjoy the nice weather! We are planning on putting together a Summer Live List as a family this week and can’t wait! This is our first summer in our new area, so we know there will be tons of things to try + do! If you’re local to Utah, send me alllll your family favorites!!

As much as they’d love it to be 100% play for the next couple months, we will still be sticking to somewhat of a schedule too! Most importantly we will be keeping up with our Family Economy I talked about a couple months ago. I need structure + clean in my life, so our days will still start with chores before all the fun so they are still learning some responsibility too. We are also planning on implementing a summer reading challenge too!

The thing we are probably all the most excited about is our new puppy!!!! We are already all so obsessed + in love with her. If you were with us back in December, we had a sweet little puppy that passed away in a tragic accident shortly after we got her, and broke all of our hearts. We have taken some time to heal and be ready for a new puppy and we couldn’t be more in love! She is actually our last puppies little sister, so the little people think that is extra special. To answer your questions, she is a toy poodle, from Rainbow Toy Poodles. She will get to be about 7-8 pounds which is just perfect! So far she has been the best little puppy and we’ve had zero accidents, so we are crossing our fingers it stays that way!

… CURRENT MOST ASKED QUESTIONS …

FRESHLY PICKED :

If you follow along over on Instagram, you saw that I snagged you guys an AMAZING code! But you have to act fast because it is only good until Wednesday. If you use code FPxKAILEE20, you can get 20% off the ENTIRE site. Every single thing. New arrivals, diaper bags, moccs, sandals, even sale items!

You can also sign up for their Fringe Membership! Being a Fringe Member gets you 20% off everything allll the time, free shipping, access to exclusive sales, and new releases before the general public! To be a Fringe Member, you pay $10 a month, BUT in return you get a $10 credit, making it essentially free! I think of it as more like a way to save up towards what you want to buy! You can use your credit monthly, or save up as long as you’d like and then use the lump sum of your credit.

LOOPY :

I’ve had a lot of questions asking if my Loopy code is still good and the answer is YES!! You can use code kailee10 for 10% off one case or kailee15 for 15% off two or more cases. This is for sure one product I swear by and use every single day. With two babies my hands are pretty much always full! Being able to loop my phone and have an extra hand is a game changer! They have some fun new spring color + floral options I’m loving!

HOUSE :

Finally all of the rooms in the house are just about finished and we are loving it! It feels so good to be out of construction mode! If you missed any of the reveals, you can find each of them here :

And I’ve had a lot of requests for the same links over on Instagram so I thought I’d share them here too!

Updated dining room table + rectangle planter + kids table and chair set in our dining room

OUTFITS :

swim | shorts | sunnies | harper similar swim + headband | houston swim + top+ similar hat

top | jeans | tennies + here+ here

dress | similar heels | harper dress (similar) + headband + sandals | scooter

mickey tee | jeans + here | disc necklace | bar necklace

I think that should update everything that is going on around here! If there are any questions I missed, please leave them here or over on my Instagram and I’ll add them here!

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May 24, 2018

Favorite Finds: Memorial Day Sales

stripe top | similar white top on sale $15 | similar jeans $58 | slippers $34

I don’t know about you guys, but for us May is INSANITY. Alllll the end of school performances and programs, in addition to packed sports schedules for 3/5 of the little people makes for a crazy month! But I always love Memorial Day Weekend! In addition to all the fun family time, it means summer is finally here!! On top of all the family fun, Memorial Day means SHOPPING allll the sales, including the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale! There is so much goodness to look through! I wanted to save you the trouble of searching, so I rounded up all of the best Memorial Day Sales for this weeks favorite finds!

-SHOPBOP-

up to 40% off select items

Shopbop has always been a favorite of mine, so when a sale hits I jump on it! The Memorial Day sale has thousands of items at 40% off! I’m loving all the fun swim options including this cute stripe. It is also no secret their jeans are some of my favorites and this pair is under $50!!

-JCREW-

40% off your purchase with code GETAWAY

Jcrew is another one of my favorite places to shop! This weekend for their Memorial Day Sale, you can get 40% off everything, including new arrivals! This soft basic v neck comes in so many cute colors + my favorite stripe top I wear all the time is included in the sale too! This stripe ruffle tee would be perfect for the 4th of July too!

-NORDSTROM-

up to 40% off select items

You all know by now that Nordstrom is by far my favorite place to shop! From great basics to swim to shoes, I love it all! The Half Yearly Sale is one of the best times to shop, because thousands of items are 40% off! I loved so many I broke it down into categories below to make it easier to shop!

…SWIMSUITS…

Oh my word!! There are so many amazing swimsuits on sale right now!! I have three of the below and love the coverage on the bum!! Seriously I added at least two more to my bag and am checking out because everything is going so fast!

…TOPS + DRESSES…

It is no secret I love a good basic tee. This v-neck is such a good fit! You can’t go wrong with any of the neutral color options. This pocket tee has always been a favorite go to, I think I might have it in every color! I love a good ruffle sleeve too and the sale has two amazing options. They are so easy to dress up or down, and this one comes in so many fun stripes too. As for dresses, there are a lot of cute options whether you are looking for formal or casual. One of my very favorite sweater dresses from the fall is even 40% off!

…BOTTOMS…

Finding jeans you love and will wear again and again is no easy task! So when I saw two of my favorites are part of the Nordstrom Half-Yearly Sale, I had to include them in the roundup. First is this high rise black pant. The fit is amazing, holding you in in all the right places. The stretch is just right and definitely a pair I find myself wearing multiple times a week. These white ones are just as good. You can not go wrong with a pair of white jeans, especially in the spring and summer. Such an easy way to brighten up your wardrobe!

…SHOES…

Can you ever have too many shoes? I definitely say no. They are the perfect finishing touch to an outfit, and this years sale has a few of my favorites. These mules are almost identical to mine that I wear almost daily. They are so great to slip on quick and so so comfy. I love having a few good tennie options too to complete my go to momiform and the sale is full of them. This neutral pair would be so cute with everything, and I’m loving the pop of pink in these. These strappy sandals are my favorites for Sundays. The nude option goes with just about everything, but black is always a good staple to have too.

…BABY…

I couldn’t leave out all the baby goodness the sale has! So many of my favorite items Harper already has are part of the sale! This swimsuit is so dang cute with those chubby thighs, and I love these little dress sets in a print or white.

Memorial Day is full of so many great deals, but I tried to find the very best! So I hope you find something you love!! If you find something you think I should know about, please share in the comments so I can add it to the list! Happy Shopping!

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