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Passport Picture Fails I took Emily to a local place to have her picture taken for a passport that we need for a trip next year and it was 30 minutes of her preten... 18-10-2019 21:53	Ask Kate: On Shower Caps, My Former Career, and More How do you take off your makeup" Iâ€™m interpreting this question very literally and separating it from the act of washing my face. I like to wet my ... 17-10-2019 21:55	The Results of “Whether or Not You Like Your Hair̶ I asked Amanda to read through all the comments on this blog post, as well as the comments on the Facebook post, in order to determine what the gener... 16-10-2019 21:48	Meet the Team: Taylor Simpkins I met Taylor last year and as soon as she showed me her graphic design portfolio, I knew sheâ€™d be a great addition to the team. Taylor makes 99% of... 14-10-2019 21:53
Meet The Team: Amanda Lenweaver Iâ€™m happy to introduce you to Amanda today! She joined the team back in March, right at the cusp of the busiest season of my life/business ever. In ... 14-10-2019 21:53	Meet The Team: Jordan Maunder Â Jordan, that beauty pictured above, is basically a non-blood sister to me. Long story short, a newborn photographer that was recommended to me when... 14-10-2019 21:53	All about Lashes + Liner Makeup Demo I love the look of a cat-eye created with soft eyeliner or eyeshadow, click here! Otherwise, you can see how I create the eye look below. ??? My mu... 10-10-2019 21:50	3 Easy Outfits with Black Denim Black denim is something women have been wearing for years but itâ€™s probably the thing Iâ€™ve been most resistant toward in my own closet. I canâ€™t... 08-10-2019 21:52
Do You Like Your Hair" Iâ€™m genuinely curious. Do you like your hair" If given the chance to choose a whole new head of hair, color and texture and length, would you choos... 04-10-2019 21:52	An Inviting Oasis There are certain â€œadultâ€ things I imagined I would have all figured out by the time I was 30 (let alone 3 years AFTER I turned 30). One of those... 02-10-2019 21:49	Soft Nail Colors for Fall One. Essie Into the A-Bliss Two. OPI Edinburgh-er & Tatties Three. Zoya Joss Four. Essie Last Nightie Five. Essie In Full Swing Six. OPI You Have Go... 01-10-2019 21:51	Travel Gear That I Really Love Are you a thoughtful and methodical packer or someone that waits until the last minute to throw some of your favorite things in a suitcase and hope y... 30-09-2019 21:53
2 Makeup Products to Feel Ready for Fall Without getting a brand new makeup kit for Fall, I thought Iâ€™d show you two easy to use products to add into your makeup bag for this next season. ... 24-09-2019 21:52	5 Quick Lunch Ideas with a Rotisserie Chicken Iâ€™ve posed with a rotisserie chicken, yâ€™all. Iâ€™m always fascinated by reading articles online titled, â€œ6 fridge staples everyone needsâ€ and... 23-09-2019 21:49	The Wonder of Walt Disney World Before we get too far away from our recent trip to Walt Disney World, I wanted to sit down and share all about our time there! The opportunity for th... 21-09-2019 21:50	Fall Style Guide: A Skirt for Fall I love the â€œmidiâ€ length of dresses and skirts right now. Itâ€™s perfect for Fall because it can work for flats or heeled booties. I love this s... 20-09-2019 21:53
Which is more important" Shampoo or Conditioner" Iâ€™ve been mixing and matching shampoo and conditioner for years. I remember believing that I MUST use the same brand and line of conditioner that m... 18-09-2019 21:58	The Fall Style Guide Getting dressed shouldnâ€™t be a burden and shouldnâ€™t take too much time. Iâ€™ve always leaned toward comfortable and easy pieces in my closet so I... 16-09-2019 21:51	My Entrepreneurial Journey The entrepreneurial journey for me started when I was in elementary school. My sister, a neighborhood friend, and I would color pictures from a color... 11-09-2019 21:51	Four “Staple” Footwear Options for Fall Of the footwear purchases Iâ€™ve made in the past, the ones I regret the most are colorful ones. In the summer Iâ€™m always tempted by red espadrill... 09-09-2019 21:58
3 Small Ways to Shift into Fall Mode with your Style It takes the South a long time to really â€œfeelâ€ like Fall. We sit in the 80â€™s for most of October and, in fact, I remember a few very warm Hall... 06-09-2019 21:54	Timeless Bags for Fall & Winter A taupe-y grey or cognac brown colored bag are two really timeless choices for fall and winter. It goes with literally any outfit, even a head to toe... 03-09-2019 21:55	3 Personal Goals for September I hesitate to call this a series because Iâ€™m notorious for saying, â€œTHIS IS A NEW SERIESâ€ and then there is only one round before I move on to ... 02-09-2019 21:48	A few favorite intimates items Do you ever see those lace bralettes and think, â€œYeah thatâ€™s all cute on its own but itâ€™s going to look quite lumpy under my t-shirt"!â€ Me to... 30-08-2019 21:48
2 Design Options for my Home Office In my previous home my office was on the third floor and it just so happens that we have a very similar layout at our new house that allows me to have... 28-08-2019 21:50	The High Pony Hair Tutorial I shared this photo on Instagram lately and was met with a few comments asking for a tutorial! I filmed just that and am sharing how to achieve this ... 26-08-2019 21:48	Life Simplifiers: Back To School Edition Whether you have children in school or not, parenthood is BUSY. And back to school time means even more busyness gets added into the day, specificall... 22-08-2019 21:49	3 Versatile Fall Jackets You Need in Your Closet The right jacket can really finish an outfit in the best way. The three styles Iâ€™m sharing below are versatile, great for a casual or simple wardro... 20-08-2019 21:49
About The Sephora Summer Bonus Event + a few holy grail prod I mentioned in Instagram Stories recently that one of the many reasons why I love wearing neutral tones in my outfits is that it gives me full and co... 19-08-2019 21:48	How to Balance Jewelry I love jewelry. I typically follow jewelry trends pretty closely and I have to say Iâ€™m pretty happy that bracelets have come back into style. I hav... 16-08-2019 21:48	Life Simplifiers: Kids Clothes photo by Carissa Graham from a grandparent shoot earlier this year I was talking with my friend recently about kids clothes and she was telling me th... 14-08-2019 21:51	Moments of Animal Print Itâ€™s no secret that animal print is everywhere for Fall and Winter clothing and accessories. I mean, I havenâ€™t seen a trend take over like this s... 12-08-2019 21:49
Building a Perfect Eyeshadow Palette I hit pan on a few of my favorite shades from the Naked Basics palette and when I went to the store to replace it I passed by the Buxom display. I of... 09-08-2019 21:52	Fitness + Weight Loss Mid-Year Update I realize we are past the mid-year mark but June and July were pretty nuts for myself and my family as we moved into a new house. Our life has finally... 07-08-2019 21:49	One Piece, Three Ways : Paperbag Waist Pants I first dipped my toe into the waters of wider leg pants with a linen pair from Target that were so very comfortable. I hesitated with wide legs sinc... 05-08-2019 21:56	A few Home Favorites I found on Amazon I was really tempted by the Simple Human mirror that was on sale during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale. I mean, the sale price was low given the star... 02-08-2019 21:52
Sibling Fun You may remember if youâ€™ve been reading for a while, that I was newly pregnant with Luke when David was about 6 months old. Those two boys have bee... 01-08-2019 21:50	3 Things I Wish I Did on Moving Day This photo was not taken on moving day and, in fact, I have zero photos from moving day so I thought Iâ€™d balance the memories of the exhaustion w... 31-07-2019 21:52	My Summer Makeup Routine I love the thrill of trying new products, whether it be skincare, makeup, or hair products. And after trying hundreds, maybe thousands, of products I... 26-07-2019 21:57	My Top Strapless Bra Picks Iâ€™ve noticed this trend that any time I wear a top with particularly thin straps, or a halter neck, Iâ€™ll get numerous DMâ€™s or comments asking w... 24-07-2019 21:51
On Communication and Expectations in Marriage Justin and I celebrated 10 years of marriage in May with a few nice words spoken to each other and hand-written cards. We really donâ€™t make a big f... 22-07-2019 21:52	June + July Beauty Favorites Itâ€™s been whirlwind month or so and Iâ€™m glad that my life is starting to resume a bit of a routine again. June and July have been filled to the b... 17-07-2019 21:56	Slough Slough Slough it Away I love an exfoliator. As someone with dry, dehydrated skin that is prone to lots of flaking, an exfoliator is a product that I use at least twice if ... 16-07-2019 21:52	A Few Things That Caught My Eye from the Nordstrom Anniversa I did a quick glance at the inventory available for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale this morning and was most drawn to the shoes and jackets. This is ... 13-07-2019 21:51
A Few Tried & True Favorites from the Nordstrom Anniver The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale in open for â€œearly accessâ€ starting today. This means if you are a Nordstrom cardholder, you can get early access ... 12-07-2019 21:51	Taking Time As it turns out, setting up the house is taking up a great deal of my time. Iâ€™m enjoying it immensely but am also starting to crave a bit of normal... 10-07-2019 21:53	Fun Summer Nail Polish Itâ€™s hard to remember a time when I wore grey nail polish for the majority of the year! These days Iâ€™m leaning more towards sheer creams or reall... 01-07-2019 21:57	2 Awesome Hair Products for Texture, Fullness + Brightness f For years, Iâ€™ve been using the word â€œgritâ€ to positively describe the way I want my hair to feel after using texture spray. Amika makes one of ... 30-06-2019 21:52
A Daily Essential for Myself + The Kids More than ever before, it seems the understanding that sunscreen is not ONLY to be used at the beach or pool is becoming mainstream. Itâ€™s easy, th... 28-06-2019 21:53	3 Ways to Make Packing Easier for a House Move Did you see the news that we are moving to a different house"! Packing up our house for the past few weeks has been completely manageable. I am writi... 27-06-2019 21:52	New House Decor Inspiration Curious about anything you see above" The same images can be found on my Pinterest board w/ links to sources. When it comes to home decor, Iâ€™m quic... 25-06-2019 22:05	The Trick to Wearing a Bright Lip Sponsored by Nordstrom and ShopStyle Of all the things that I love about summer, the bright lipsticks and fun, punchy clothing colors are two of my f... 25-06-2019 22:05
Links + Loves (big news for our family!) Weâ€™re moving! NEXT WEEK. Weâ€™re so excited and very busy with all the details that need to be arranged in order to get into the new place! This al... 21-06-2019 21:51	Our Romantic Getaway to Biltmore As Iâ€™m writing this, Iâ€™m reliving our time at Biltmore whilst thinking through my calendar for the rest of the year to see if we can get back th... 20-06-2019 21:55	Slips + Shapewear Iâ€™ve always been on the more conservative end when it comes to my wardrobe choices. If I find a dress that I love that may be little too thin for m... 19-06-2019 21:53	Skincare I’ve been Loving I love the thrill of trying a new skincare product. Iâ€™ve always loved it and Iâ€™m sure I always will! Itâ€™s been awhile since Iâ€™ve shared a loo... 17-06-2019 21:55
Summertime Things for Kids This photo was from last summer, which somehow feels like a million years ago. Emily was born last May so the summer was mostly spent in â€œnewborn s... 14-06-2019 21:52	Shop Your Closet: The Stripe Tee A stripe tee can really be one of the most versatile clothing items in your closet. With the right fit, fabric and shape it can be worked into so many... 12-06-2019 21:54	Kitchen Essentials photo by Jordan Maunder from this original post I love being in the kitchen. I generally prefer to bake more than cook, but really anything in the ki... 10-06-2019 21:59	A few favorite SPF products (powders, sprays + creams!) It seems like nothing is quite drilled into us these days more than the importance of sunscreen. Summer, winter, fall, spring, ice cold temperatures,... 07-06-2019 21:54
How to WIN the battle with Humidity Nothing can kill a hairstyle quite like humidity, you know what I mean" I live in a humid climate so Iâ€™m sharing all my tips to survive the heat al... 05-06-2019 22:00	Two EASY Summer Hairstyles I?m a ?set it and forget it? kind of girl when it comes to doing my hair. I want to just do one thing that I know works, and not mess with it the res... 03-06-2019 21:54	Fruity Sangria Nothing looks like summer in a glass more than Sangria. From the sliced fruit to the pretty pink or peach colors, itâ€™s one of my favorite drinks to ... 31-05-2019 21:52	Summer Wardrobe: Shorts one, two, three, four Iâ€™m working on a short and sweet series called â€œSummer Wardrobeâ€ for the blog, focusing on some summertime essentials for... 30-05-2019 21:52
A New-ish Haircare Line I Love Iâ€™ve been seeing Virtue products popping up on various social media platforms but it wasnâ€™t until I spoke with someone who works for the company ... 27-05-2019 21:50	Shop Your Closet: Ribbed Sweater Tank My sister, Lauren, has been blogging for nearly as long as I have. Itâ€™s so fun to have someone close to me doing a similar thing and Iâ€™ve been in... 27-05-2019 21:50	Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies I canâ€™t believe Iâ€™m doing this. Iâ€™m giving you my secret family recipe for the best cookie of all time. I havenâ€™t met anyone who doesnâ€™t en... 24-05-2019 21:51	My go-to lip color lately I shared my YouTube channel and link to them here, but ... 22-05-2019 21:53
Makeup Capsule: Stay All Day Whether you are trying to combat the heat and humidity of summer, or you simply need a makeup look that will last from morning to night, these are so... 20-05-2019 21:58	Straw Bags for Summer Â One. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Ten. I love the look of a straw bag with a summer dress but I wasnâ€™t sure I was going to use a bag like that enoug... 17-05-2019 21:49	3 Target Beauty Finds The Target near me recently went through a major update to their floorplan and layout and I have to say Iâ€™ve quite enjoyed the new look. I frequent... 16-05-2019 21:54	Love Story Part 4 This is the final installment of our love story! Read part ONE, part TWO and part THREE before this to get caught up! â€œI love youâ€, he said with... 15-05-2019 21:54
Hair Q & A My original mindset when I started filming hair tutorials back in 2011 was to provide basic videos for my clients. When I shared them on Pinterest an... 14-05-2019 21:54	Breakfast in Bed for Mother’s Day This post is sponsored by ALDI. Some of my favorite memories as a kid revolve around being in the kitchen. Whether itâ€™s decorating Christmas cookies... 11-05-2019 21:54	Self-Tanning Products I Love I would call myself a somewhat regular user of self-tanner, especially in the spring, but if I forget to use it Iâ€™m not too bothered. In other word... 09-05-2019 21:58	She’s One! She was the biggest surprise! Most of you know that we did not know Emily was a girl until the day she was born! We were also surprised with Luke an... 08-05-2019 21:57
Pretty Perfumes Iâ€™m not a daily perfume user, but Iâ€™m trying to be. I have too many lovely smelling perfumes sitting around to not spray one on every day! I typi... 07-05-2019 21:53	Much Loved Foundations Itâ€™s about time that I break down some of my top foundations as of late! I love trying new products and Iâ€™ve shifted my foundation requirements q... 03-05-2019 21:54	My favorite lipsticks, from sheer to intense Lipstick is one of my favorite cosmetic products to play around with and Iâ€™m long overdue with an update about my favorites, from soft pinks to bri... 01-05-2019 21:56	FUN Date Night Makeup + All the Details about the Sephora Sp Even though weâ€™re a few months off from the really intense heat, I was thinking about a summertime evening date night with my husband for this make... 29-04-2019 21:57
Easy Basic Tees Iâ€™m a self described jeans + tee girl. And while a jeans and tee can be super easy and basic, I like to think that it can also be a cute way to sho... 26-04-2019 21:55	Makeup Capsule: Travel Friendly Iâ€™ve enjoyed working on these makeup capsules, and today is all about travel friendly options. Iâ€™ve done a â€œquick and easyâ€ capsule and a â€œb... 25-04-2019 21:58	A Glowing Mother’s Day Gift Iâ€™ve been exploring a few different products for Biossance for some time now and was thrilled to be able to get my hands on their limited edition R... 23-04-2019 21:55	Black Leggings Competition: the best and the worst for worki Iâ€™m breaking down my favorite and LEAST favorite of all the leggings Iâ€™ve tried recently. They range from $20 up to almost $100! I wear leggings ... 19-04-2019 21:54
3 Things I Bought from Social Media . . . and How They Actua If I see a thousand or so positive reviews about something, that is pretty much the first jumping off point that piques my interest level. I may not e... 17-04-2019 21:59	Spring Camo Â one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven (similar) Iâ€™ve slowly added a few camouflage items into my wardrobe. My outfit... 16-04-2019 22:00	One Piece Swimwear One. Two. Three. Four. Five. Six. Seven. Eight. Nine. As happy as I am about summer coming, that does ultimately mean swimsuit season comes with it! ... 11-04-2019 21:56	Spring Cleaning in the Closet Iâ€™ve sorted through all of my winter clothes and clothes I donâ€™t wear anymore to prep my closet for spring. I have to admit Iâ€™m pretty good abo... 10-04-2019 22:00
Retinol, Retin-A, Vitamin A . . .what is it and why should y Iâ€™ve certainly heard of retinol and it wasnâ€™t until I sat down with Kristin during my â€œAsk an Estheticianâ€ series when I realized I should con... 08-04-2019 21:57	Makeup Capsule: Quick and Easy For this makeup capsule I wanted to choose items that can be multipurpose or donâ€™t require any additional tools! This would be great for a travel ca... 04-04-2019 21:56	How to Use Bronzer (and why it’s not the same as Conto blouse, earrings, lipstick (shade is Niagra Overlook) Summer is coming, and if you have fair skin like me and want to kick up a little glow, bronzer ... 03-04-2019 21:56	Eye Patch Masks: what they are and why I love them Iâ€™m wearing Peter Thomas Roth 24k Gold Hydra-Gel Eye Patches (that came as a part of THIS set, such a good deal) and PIXI Vitamin C Caviar Balm.) I... 01-04-2019 21:55
A Bronzed, Glowing Makeup Look with Sephora This post is sponsored by Sephora. Bring on SUMMER! Iâ€™m kidding. Kind of. I am so ready for sunshine and warmth, but summer here in North Carolina... 28-03-2019 21:56	Makeup Capsule: budget friendly drugstore options Makeup adds up quickly and nothing is more annoying than purchasing a cosmetic item only to get home and realize it isnâ€™t right. Oftentimes retailer... 26-03-2019 21:52	My Health Journey & How I’m Losing Weight There is so much context necessary for a post like this and I hope if youâ€™ve been following along for awhile that you know me a bit so you can unde... 25-03-2019 21:56	A must-have makeup product + a new palette from Ulta This post was sponsored by Ulta. Itâ€™s the 21 Days of Beauty at Ulta and now is such a great time to stock up on favorites or try new things! Today,... 20-03-2019 21:53
Delicate Bracelets Trends are funny. I have some boyfriend style watches sitting in my jewelry box that I never wear, but a few years ago I wouldnâ€™tâ€™ leave the hous... 18-03-2019 21:55	Pretty & Functional Hair Ties I love that hair ties have changed so much since the simple plain black elastic that everyone seemed to use, or wear as a bracelet, back in the 90â€™... 11-03-2019 21:54	Spring Shoes, easy slip ons and cute sandals Just wearing my new shoes inside until itâ€™s finally warm enough to wear them out in public! In the same way that I like to buy neutral pieces to mi... 08-03-2019 21:52	February Beauty Favorites Video I shared my review of a BUNCH of products that Iâ€™ve been using for the past 2 months on todayâ€™s video. Some things are good, some things are not ... 04-03-2019 21:53

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