I’ve had a ton of people ask me about my joggers from my last post about Valentines Gifts for Her and so I’ve rounded up the best joggers all under $100. These Target joggers have been one of my favorites from the very beginning. I also really love Sincerely Jules jogger pants from Nordstrom. They are a little on the pricey side, but they are so worth it. The quality is fabulous and they go with everything.
One of my favorite things about jogger pants (besides that they are unbelievably comfy, haha!) is that they can easily be dressed up or down to wear for different occasions. I like to pair them with a comfy t-shirt + cute sneakers and then when I want to dress up for a date later that night I will add a leather jacket + a pair of heels. This style of pants are so versatile and I love how just adding a couple of accessories can totally change the look of these pants! Now go get yo-self some comfy joggers!!
My first outfit post since having baby! I thought it was time to start wearing real clothes! haha. So I am loving these new free people shoes lately + they come in a ton of fun, different colors!! I finally bit the bullet and ordered them and I’ve basically wore them every day since.
Also I’ve been on the search for some great sweaters to help cover my post baby belly. I found this amazing sweater and it’s also super easy to nurse in which is a great bonus! I’ve been loving sweaters lately + wanted to share some that I’ve found and ordered. I’ve rounded up some of my favorites below! Enjoy!!
Every Monday night (or sometimes on Sunday’s) we do an official family night. Like going out for ice-cream, sitting down all together and watching a movie or just making dinner together. When it’s a dinner night — taco’s are one of my little peoples favorite dinners. So I usually just set up a taco bar and let the kids go to town. This night we made ground beef tacos, but one of my absolute favorite taco recipes is from my mom — and it is amazing!! It’s super easy + fast and everyone loves it!! So I thought I’d share it with all of you!! Also, I rounded up some of my favorite cooking items below. Now go make yourself some taco’s!!
xx -kails
Easy + Fast Chicken Taco’s
4 boneless chicken breast
1 pkg. taco seasoning
1 can (15 oz) black beans drained
1 cup frozen or canned corn (15 oz)
1 cup salsa
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup shredded cheese
Combine above ingredients (except cheese) in crockpot. Cook on low for 4-6 hours. (optional; stir in 1/2 coup sour cream)
Now you know I can’t leave out the men out of my Valentines Gift Guides!! So I’ve gathered up just a few Valentines Day gift ideas for your man! I Joe got this fit bit for Christmas and loves it + he already has and loves his Bose bluetooth speakers + we use it all the time with the kids!! I’m still debating on what gift to get him this year. But I think you can never go wrong with fun + simple gifts!!
Also, if your needed more gift ideas for your little people or for any of the women in your life – like your mom or if you want to drop your man a hit on what to get you for Valentines check out my round up of some of my favorite gifts for “her” HERE and for your kids HERE.
Hey everyone!! What a week it’s been! It was my first week on my own with all 5 littles. Our help from family has left and we are officially on our own!! Day one was good, but day two…umm, not so hot. haha!! But the great thing is I get to try it all again next week.
I’ve also been looking for some cute sweaters online this week that I wanted to share with you all! I seriously ordered 7 different styles from Nordstrom and I’m still trying to decide which few I want to keep. Also, I finally was able to fit into a few of my pre-pregnancy jeans (yay!!) so I’m feeling a bit better about myself. haha! I hope you enjoy + have a great week!!
Valentines Day is coming up soon, so I’ve been gathering up some of my favorite gifts for the whole family to share with you all throughout the week. (check out my Valentines gift guide for the little people HERE).
I know a lot of guys stress about what to get the miss for the big V-day, however, I think we are the easiest to buy for! haha!! I recently found this lipstick from MAC and am totally obsessed with this lip color (angel). It’s the perfect shade of pink, not too bright + blends in nicely. I wear it almost every day!
One of my favorite gifts I’ve ever gotten is my little gold initial necklace with the letter “h” on it for the little people. I wear it everyday and it goes with everything. I found this heart shaped initial necklace and think it’s the perfect gift for Valentines Day. It’s meaningful and the perfect little gift for her! So make sure to share this blog posts or your favorite Instagram outfits with or man or significant other for great gift ideas!!
I have always loved Valentines Day, especially since I’ve had kids! I’ve searched around and have picked out some of my favorite Valentines Day gift items for all your little people. I love this glitter purse for Hunter (because she has been obsessed with cross-body bags + purses) so this is a must for her! Hayden is all about the girly frills and dress up so she I know she will love this tulle skirt + heart socks like these.
As for the boys…they are always so easy to please!! Hudson love any type of sneakers and New Balances are one of my favorites!! Plus, how do little boys go through sneakers so fast? Like they are destroyed after a few months!!
Anyway stay tuned for more Valentines Day gift guides later on this week. I will be sharing my favorite picks on what to get Him + Her for V-day — so make sure to check back!!
It’s that time again!! It’s been awhile since I’ve done an Instagram Round up. Here are a few looks from the past few weeks…even while I was still pregnant. We are currently soaking up every ounce of baby Harper!! She has been just an angel so far and we are hoping she stays this way. Getting back to work has been a bit harder then I thought as all I want to do is sit in bed and snuggle our sweet babe. We also want to thank you all for your sweet words + congrats on our new addition. Ohhhh and I can’t wait to tell you guys what we are doing in the house hunting, building, buying department!!! We are crazy town over here!! haha. Love you all and enjoy your day!!
After five baby’s and loads of products and lots of mistakes, I feel like I’ve learned a thing or two about what you really need for after baby. Here is a list of my favorite 6 postpartum must haves for mom!! Also, let me know your favorites or any items you can’t live without as I like to ad them to the list!
. 6 POSTPARTUM MUST HAVES .
Lily Padz : I found these amazing Lily Padz with my second child and I will NEVER go back to normal nursing pads! I love that they stay put + actually stick to your skin. Then you don’t have to wear a bra at night. You can also swim in them too. They last me at least 6 months which makes them even more amazing + I think you save money!
Good breast pump : I’ve gone through 3 breast pumps. We borrowed a low-grade one from a friend with my first baby and then bought an old used one (we are talking 10 years old) Medela pump from a client. I finally bit the bullet and bought a brand new Medela pump with my third and have never looked back!!! It is amazing. I wish we would have just bought it the first time around because a great quality pump can make all the difference when pumping and nursing.
Robe/lounge wear : I seriously live in my robe (just ask anyone I know! haha!) Whenever I’m home I swear I’m always in my robe or on of my pajamas/nightgown. It’s just super easy to nurse in and always so comfy, which as you know I’m always all about comfort.
Belly bandit : I swear this helps take my hips back down + helps me get back to my pre-pregnancy size faster than any other product I’ve used. I wish I would have known about it with my first.
Button ups:Wearing buttons up shirts was my go to with nursing Houston. Just the convenience of not fully having to undress was nice. Plus you have easy access, which comes in especially handy when your out and about and need to nurse or pump asap!
Good nursing bra: This is one of my favorite nursing bras. It’s super soft + comfy, has great stretch + support and I love the quick release clasps for easy access. I really need to find another one so if you have any favorites PLEASE let me know!!
As you all may already know, dresses are one of my favorite items to wear. Especially after having baby! One of the reasons why I love them so much is that they are so easy to dress up or down in. You don’t have to think of what to pair them with because they basically go with anything and everything! Booties, converse, leather or denim jackets, + hats are just a few of the easy accessories that I usually pair with my dresses. I’ve gathered up 12 casual dresses all under $100 below!! Happy shopping loves!!
I can not believe that we had our last little babe!! It went by so fast and I’m already sad to think that it’s all over, but so unbelievably happy to have our little Harper girl here and have our family of seven complete! I thought since I’ve been through this just a handful of times that I would share some of my favorite + must have items of what to pack in your hospital bag.
. . HOSPITAL BAG ESSENTIALS . .
Also, I have been getting a ton a emails asking what I “specifically” love to pack in my hospital bag — so this post is for you friends. Below are some items I have come to need throughout the years with all 5 of my babies in those first few days at the hospital. I hope you love them as much as I do!
And…thank you so much for all your love and support through this crazy + wild journey of ours. You all have been so sweet with your comments and emails since Harpers birth. I’ll be sharing some postpartum essentials on the blog in the next few weeks, so make sure you check back and don’t miss it! Love you all!
xx – kails
FOR MOM
packing bag: I have loved my Birdling Bag since the day I got it. I’ve had it for a couple years now and I can pack pretty much all the kids for a weekend trip. It seriously is the best + it has organizational pockets inside!
slippers + socks: I don’t know about you, but I feel like hospitals are always so cold. Having a pair of socks and slippers are a must need in those cold hospital rooms.
robe + nightgown: I always like to bring a robe to the hospital. It is just easy to nurse in and you can cover up in a second for those last minute guests. Plus, who really wants to get dressed? Haha.
cardigan: Just another easy layer to cover up + warm up in and is also easy to undress for nursing.
belly bandit: I tried this for the first time after Houston + absolutely swear by it!! Honestly this thing got me back to my pre-pregnancy size faster and totally made my hips go back down!! Plus the added support for my back was great!
lily padz: I found these amazing Lily Padz with my second child and I will NEVER go back to normal nursing pads!! These are amazing and will stick to your skin + you don’t have to wear a bra at night!! Which to me is the best thing ever.
coming home outfit: I personally don’t love putting on jeans to come home from the hospital. I don’t feel ready and I’d rather have something loose and flowy while my belly is still going down. So I usually opt for a simple dress. I love this one and wore one like this home with Harper.
. . SHOP MOM HOSPITAL BAG . .
FOR BABY
swaddle blankets: I love to swaddle my babies the first chance I get! The babies love it and it always helps them sleep better. These blankets are amazing because they are lightweight, big, and my babies stay swaddled in them!
two onesie outfits: They say that babies just need one extra layer. I like to bring a couple of onesie outfits along with me to the hospital. A favorite of mine is always the classic white onesies from gap.
hats + headband: I love to put the little hats on my babes. Because I think they lose most of their body heat through their little heads. Not only are they so cute, but they help keep them warm too.
moccs +socks: These are a must have… so those little piggies don’t get cold. Plus the tiny ones you can pass on to all your babies.
binkis: The Nuk brand have always been the kind of binki’s / pacifiers that stay best in my babies mouths. I absolutely love this brand and have used them with every single one of my children. Crazy to think for ten years we have had these binki’s in our home.
blanknyc skinny jeans (only $88!): These are one of my all time favorite jeans! If you’ve been around for awhile you know before I was pregnant I wore these jeans ALL THE TIME!! The holes are perfect and they never stretch out.
rag & bone black jeans: I love my black jeans. They go with absolutely everything (think basic black leggings) and I love the stretch in these as well!
j brand white jeans: These are my favorite white jeans ever! I wear them with everything and they are super comfy too! I love white because you can always bleach them and they look like new!
boyfriend jeans: I like these boyfriend jeans because they aren’t baggy and still fit good around the waist and bum. I like this style cause it breaks it up a bit and it’s a more laid back look.
pink skinny jeans: These pink skinnies are such a fun + cute color. They go with almost everything and are a different look to mix things up from the regular blue jeans. I cut holes in the knees to give it some texture and love the way they turned out!
j.crew distressed toothpick jeans: These have the perfect amount of holes in the just the right places to make these classy distressed jeans have a perfectly “worn-in look”.
hudson camo jeans: I don’t think camo will ever really go out of style, and thank goodness cause I love my camo jeans! I love to pair them with a denim jacket + neutral colored tops (black, greys, whites). Such a fun, neutral pattern!
current/elliott destroyed jeans: Yet another awesome destroyed jean. These have a more faded wash to them, making them look a bit more casual. I also love the ankle length on these too!
classic blue jeans: Everyone has to have a pair of classic, dark wash jeans. These are one of my favorite “regular” jeans. The dark wash color stays after a million washes and doesn’t ever fade or lose its stretch!
blanknyc light wash jeans: If you haven’t noticed, blanknyc is one of my favorite jean brands. This pair is similar to the top pair I linked, but has a much lighter wash. I love the way these feel and love the lived in vibe these jeans portray. The holes don’t stretch out either which is perfect for this mama who is always running around and living in her jeans!
Now go snag yourself a pair of great jeans for the new year!! I can’t wait to fit back into all my favorites in the next few months.
