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02/22/17

Swing Tunic for Spring

I thought spring was coming for a second and woke up to snow this morning! Luckily I can wear my new swing tunic while we are waiting for the sun to come out. While running errands this weekend, I knew I needed to be comfy. I lasted all day. Grocery shopping, the skating rink, the arcade, and the phone store. Thanks to Paige Nicolle Photo…

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06/24/16

Maxi Dress for Summer – Shabby Apple

I love all dresses, but for summertime, I love a good maxi dress. I could live in dresses all summer long & I try to get away with sometimes wearing them over and over. It really helps with the amount of laundry I have to do. Is anyone else the same way? I saw this dress on the Shabby Apple website & thought it was super…

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06/10/16

4th of July Style

July is one of my favorite months! From Memorial Day Weekend through the end of July, it just feels like a party. It feels like every single night in Utah, there are firework shows, parades, fairs, BBQ’s, swim parties, and bike rides.There is just something in the air that makes me want to listen to, “Proud to be an American,” on repeat all summer long.…

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05/20/16

Be True & Do You – Summer Style

Be True. Be Still. Be Kind. My favorite, get-me-going, sayings. I love the Be Series from Cents of Style. So many good options for tees, hats, and bracelets…Which are all of my favorite things to be wearing during summer. All things I strive to do. Be kind to people because it really makes a huge difference. Be still and be present because quite frankly, life…

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04/13/16

Spring Blouse Style

As much as I love my go to momiform consisting of a tee with jeans, I love finding a good, light spring blouse. I’ve always loved baby blue & blush together so the fact that they are the Pantone colors of the year makes me love them even more. This flowy, spring blouse is going to be on my weekly circuit of things to wear.…

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04/04/16

Statement Maker & Fawn Design Bag

Be a Statement Maker. That was the theme was for the Cents of Style Alt Dinner on the opening night. Everyone went home with an amazing box of goodies including a custom tee made for the event & it is now available online! Not only is it available now, Cents of Style is hosting an awesome giveaway. Sign up for their newsletter & you’ll be…

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Instagram post 17870481290076324 I wanted to post anything but this today. Except no matter how hard I tried to make the unicorns and rainbows come, they didn’t. Don’t get me wrong, I can find gratitude for a whole lot that seems to be going right, but I couldn’t post something about mom life knowing that there was no meaningful momming going on today. And because I’m not enough of a planner to have things scheduled out, I couldn’t put the rose colored glasses on for you or for me. . Truth is some days are really hard. Knowing that we are in limbo with so many things in life is hard. Not feeling guilty about setting your kid in front of a tv while you try to get back your peripheral vision is near impossible. Lying in bed while your kids get themselves ready, hair semi done & lunches packed for school is a sucker punch right to the gut. Like wasn’t this in the job requirements of a stay at home mom in 2020?! Limit screen time (I literally looked around & 1 kid was on an iPad, 2 on my laptop, & 1 watching tv quietly hoping I wouldn’t throw up 🤢), make sure their water bottles are filled, lunch filled with healthy stuff only, their mask clean & their hand sanitizer easily accessible? . The truth is we are all feeling & dealing with a lot right now. Whether it’s financial, mental, illness related, emotional, relationship related, or any other thing life throws at us, don’t forget that while you’re scrolling through social media thinking people really have their shiz together. . So if you’re anything like me, there are just days where it feels like sleep, 1/2 made lunches and too much screen time is the way it is gonna be. And it’s okay to admit it, listen to your body and allow for it. Truth be told, we just see a snapshot of each other’s lives. While I won’t always post my migraine days, days like today are as real & sometimes more frequent than my productive, mom days. . Amazing capture of my tired under eyes by my sweet 13 year old. 😁🙈
Instagram post 17945080567394298 I have been a stay at home mom for almost 14 years. I have created content for brands here and there. I occasionally have gone out of town for a conference here and there. 90% of my time has been spent driving, sucking at sticking to Steve’s budget, doing household jobs, cooking, baking, relearning everything I forgot in school, being at every game, practice, & performance. We got married when I was newly 20 & Steve was close to 24. He has watched me, sometimes gently nudged me & has been my biggest support in these years of growing up. . I begged, aka worked for free, for months to convince the guys at @homesteadresort_utah that I could bring value, a strong opinion & a lot of sarcasm to the table. . We’ve worked together for awhile now & while so many people close to us told us never to do it, I’m so grateful for the growth. We are far from perfect, but we both put up a good fight to stay. Grateful that I haven’t quit, grateful that he hasn’t fired me, & grateful that our kids see us (mainly me 😉) apologize. . Thanks Hank for always making sure I have access to cookies and/or Peanut M&M’s, my tires rotated & oil changed, & for introducing me to March Madness so I could beat you every season just by going off of my favorite team colors. 💙😁 #givethanks
Instagram post 18173587414015824 My babies. My most cherished blessing. The ones who teach me the most and are always forgiving when I fall short. My biggest cheerleaders and the reason I am who I am. You make me proud everyday and I am always striving to do the same for you. . Joe, I’m grateful for your helpful, cool & collected personality. Lynden, I’m grateful for your sensitive, beautiful heart of gold. Bailey, I’m grateful you bring the sunshine & can make anyone smile. Ty, I’m grateful you go with the flow & follow me everywhere. 💙 . I love you most. #givethanks
Instagram post 17889613189766718 2020 has been the year where we are wanting to call mom to pick us up, fix all the problems, & get us back on track to normal...and then we realize we are the freaking moms 🙈🙋🏼‍♀️😁 . We are the ones picking up all of the pieces after the jumble 2020 has been & tossing out what we decide doesn’t work for our families right now. Working through the muddy stuff, big feelings and going with the flow. Learning there are few things we can actually control in life. One is our attitude and the other is how we react to everything going on around us. A positive attitude brings gratitude & attitude determines our direction. . Unfortunately and sometimes fortunately, my kids follow my lead. When I know I need to shift, a gratitude journal works wonders, getting outside either for a walk or a drive helps ground me, I love a good pump up song & eating a big piece of humble pie & apologizing to my kids helps build the safe foundation I’m striving for in my home. . We walk this road together!
Instagram post 17977063237326120 I was playing the piano, extremely rusty, tonight for my dad & one of our family’s favorite songs chorus is: Nations fall behind Him The rivers crawl to find Him Mountains move Just to let Him through Come and never leave Him Just let your heart believe Him And never let His light go Never let your love grow dim. . My hope in a better tomorrow, a safe world for my children, & strength during trials comes from Him. Where I fall short, He makes up the difference. When I am quick to point fingers & lose patience, I am reminded that He is the ultimate example & invites everyone to come as you are. . Hope & faith in a beautiful tomorrow. Light & love in this journey of life. Starting within our 4 walls, because if there’s anything I know for sure it’s that my opinion & attitude will shape 4 little people whether I like it or not. 💙 📷 by @krissicookfilmsandphoto
Instagram post 18155457862074818 Happy Halloween from a tennis player, a deer, Flash, a witch, & 2 exhausted parents...we didn’t even have to dress up 😉 Hope you had a fun & safe Halloween! 🖤
Instagram post 17873017283004074 Let’s give ‘em pumpkin to talk about! 🎵🎃 So, I’m not a huge fan of Halloween, just ask my sister how shopping for Halloween costumes went for my poor kids 🙈 but I do love decorating with pumpkins! A white pumpkin it is! This would be so cute for a Witches Night or a Gratitude Dinner with friends, love that it works for both holidays! 🤍 We had fun putting it together, love that my girls & my sister jumped in to create it. If you do something similar, tag me, I’d love to see it!
Instagram post 17890995883687543 Happy Birthday to the guy who makes our world go round. Who supports us in all the things we want to do, gets in the trenches and isn’t afraid to get dirty. Who is my partner in every sense of the word & balances out my crazy with your calm. I love our friendly competition of March Madness, the fact that you let me be the worst back seat driver (but you really need it often), & this full life of ups and downs we’ve shared over the past 16 years. Hope this 39th year is incredible, we are so fortunate to have you. ❤️
Instagram post 17883799813788765 Throwing it back to one of the few times I’ve dressed up for Halloween with my sweet little wolf. 🐺❤️ Do you dress up for Halloween? If you do, tell me your favorite costume!
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