I think one of the best things we’ve ever bought for our family was buy a membership to meijer gardens in grand rapids. It has so many activities in the summer and in the winter provides a nice warm place to soak up some green plant life amongst the snow. It even has an awesome…
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Decorating the Christmas Tree with a Toddler
I have been waiting for this moment since Otto was born. When he would be old enough to help us decorate the christmas tree. It has been hilarious to watch him try to process why we would bring a full, huge tree from the outside into our living room. He does stare at it quite…
Holiday Weekend Sales
Sales Report It’s that time of year again where the holiday weekend sales are starting a bit earlier than usual. I have compiled a list based on insider tips, emails, loyalty clubs and more! I have already picked up a few things to knock off my Christmas list as well as a few things (or…
My Favorite Makeup
With the holidays coming up I am stocking up on all plaid, tulle and sequins. When the fall and holiday collection launched from Atlantic Pacific I had to have this all plaid organza and tulle outfit. For size reference I took a large in both the top and the skirt. The jacket I am wearing…
How to find the best online designer deals
This girl…. has been shopping pretty much since the day she was born. I’m not kidding my mother sent met to kindergarten in a blazer and a brooch. I have the photo of me sitting on a faux carousel pony school photo to prove it too. I mean what kindergartener wears a brooch and has…
A Casual Way to Wear Sequins
I was sitting on the couch scrolling through instagram after Otto had gone to bed and Joe and I were watching Cheers reruns when I came across this IG add for the sequin duster at anthropologie. Very rarely do I click and purchase without a coupon code but this duster.. this was epic and I…
The Atlantic Pacific Holiday Launch is Today!
It is finally here! I feel like I have been waiting an entire month for the atlantic pacific holiday collection to officially launch. This is the brand that Ashley and I have driven to Chicago twice for now to shop. Today the holiday collection was launched online. Below are some of the pieces I’ve purchased…
three things to let go of in your thirties
Is it just me or do our birthdays seem to come quicker the older we get? today i am the big thirty three and i actually had to double check because I could have sworn I was just 32, or was it 23? Regardless time flies by so fast and I remember when it was…
The best shape wear for under ten dollars
Everyone has that friend. That friend that always knows what is up and coming, the secret sales and the newest IG style accounts to follow. The friend that when you are in a store debating about which size or style to get will always give it to you straight and tell you which one you…
How to make Python Print Feminine
I would never consider myself a “snake skin boots girl” but when I saw these python print boots on the cover of the October Anthropologie catalog I had to have them. I told myself, I will make these work. I think my issue with snake skin was always that it seemed very masculine to me….
Dress for Success! Tips to Stay Focused at Work
This suit reminds me of the amazing and talented Diane Keaton Her style is absolutely timeless as she has been wearing suits since the early 1970’s. I try to best utilize my time when Otto is at daycare to get as much work done as possible so that when he is out of daycare I…
Fall Apple Picking Adventure in Michigan
On Sunday afternoon my little family and I went on a much needed fall adventure together to Cranes apple orchard in Fennville, Michigan. It was a crisp fall day, overcast and a bit windy perfect for running around, blowing off steam and stress from the previous week. While I had the dream of my family…