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A Style Choice That Saves Me Time and Money As a â€œbasicsâ€ kind of girl you can imagine that Iâ€™m not very fussy when it comes to my clothes. Iâ€™m particular about fit and quality, but in ... 11-10-2018 21:51	How To Conceal Those Daggone Blemishes Well Iâ€™ve recently been dealing with a serious break out and I thought this could be a good time to share my concealer method when it comes to cove... 10-10-2018 21:50	How to Host a Murder Mystery Party For the past 4 years Justin and I have hosted an annual Murder Mystery Party with some of our friends. It is something I look forward to every single... 04-10-2018 21:51	My Oldest Clothing Item (that I wear every fall and winter) If my memory serves me I first discovered the Splendid Waffle Knit Thermal Cardigan at Anthropologie. I know itâ€™s been sold there over the years an... 03-10-2018 21:46
Sweet Vanilla & Thyme Granola I love to cook but struggle with being inventive in the kitchen. I follow recipes closely without venturing far from the exact measurements laid out w... 02-10-2018 21:49	Ask Kate (lots of beauty hair + makeup "’s answer I filmed another Ask Kate video recently! I forgot how much I enjoy these! I always put a call out for questions on my facebook page so make sure you... 01-10-2018 21:50	Extra Volumized Easy Curls Iâ€™ve done a few curling tutorials already, but I filmed another one pointing out some specific ways Iâ€™ve been getting extra volume in my hair lat... 28-09-2018 21:51	Emily at 4 months! My sweet girl is 4.5 months and best described as â€œpure sugarâ€. Now that we are through those first tough 3 months, I can honestly say itâ€™s bee... 26-09-2018 21:51
Something I love to learn A few years ago I started this thing with my girlfriends called â€œskills nightâ€ where we merged a fun girls night with a time to learn something n... 25-09-2018 21:50	Fall shoes that are not ankle booties Â A reader asked for a few options of fall shoes that arenâ€™t ankle booties because they arenâ€™t her thing and I thought Iâ€™d round up a few non-... 19-09-2018 21:50	No Bake Lactation Balls I mentioned in this blog post that I tried my best to boost and maintain my milk supply for breastfeeding Emily right out of the gate. I wrote all ab... 18-09-2018 21:50	Steps for Flawless Full Coverage Foundation My daily makeup look is more of a medium natural looking coverage these days but I still love having a full coverage option for special events or day... 17-09-2018 21:48
Organization Finds from Amazon I know spring cleaning is a thing but can fall cleaning be a thing to" Especially for those of you with children who will have a few hours during the ... 14-09-2018 21:47	Change of Plans Today?s plans included many hours of work on content for the site, finishing up a few drafts that I already have started, etc. Hurricane Florence had... 12-09-2018 21:48	All-time Favorite Double Ended Eyeshadow Brush Dupe! I bought this double ended eyeshadow brush at a Bare Minerals outlet store in Wisconsin a million years ago. Okay so more like 12 years ago but still... 11-09-2018 21:48	My go-to Lunch I could eat mexican flavors for every meal. Well, except breakfast. But man I love cilantro and a little bit of spice. I realize there are so many mor... 06-09-2018 21:51
My hair is in BAD shape. What do I do" Summertime. A season of fun, relaxation, and a slower pace. A season also full of sun, saltwater, chlorine, heat, and travel. And those things can wre... 04-09-2018 21:51	3 Essential Beauty Hacks to Get Back Into Routine No matter how much I prepare or do ahead of time, school mornings always seem to get away from me! And one of the things I hate the most is running l... 31-08-2018 21:49	Must Have Fall Layers one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, twelve, thirteen, fourteen Â One of the reasons I love Fall clothes so much is th... 31-08-2018 21:49	Personal #PureGoals I set for myself and Emily This post is sponsored by Pampers. Iâ€™m going to share a bit more about my breastfeeding journey over the past 4.5 years in this post but I think it... 30-08-2018 21:54
What I Learned This Summer I read a post recently by Emily that made me think through what I would write about if I were to reflect on what I learned from the summer. My first ... 29-08-2018 21:49	A simple popover top I found this popover blouse online at J.Crew and after a closer look I saw that it didnâ€™t have a collar so I immediately put it in my cart. I donâ€... 27-08-2018 21:53	4 Products from Sephora that are worth the hype PLUS the Sep This post is sponsored by Sephora. Itâ€™s no secret that I love trying beauty products. I typically approach a new item with a bit of skepticism but ... 24-08-2018 21:48	My favorite multitasking app I?ve been using Evernote for a few years now, but more than ever it?s become a vital tool to daily operations both in life and in work. If you are... 23-08-2018 21:52
A little blog update + my favorite coffee protein drink Behind the scenes over here has been nothing short of crazy. I feel like I continue to repeat myself, but since the community of readers (YOU!) is jus... 22-08-2018 21:48	2 Drugstore Foundation Reviews: One Winner and One I’m Iâ€™ve been using Georgio Armani Luminous Silk foundation in shade 5 for several months. You can see it on my skin in this post! It agrees so well wit... 20-08-2018 21:48	The Accessories I’ve Been Wearing All Summer One of the reasons I like wearing a basic t-shirt so often is because that allows me to sort of pick any lipstick or pair of earrings to complete the... 17-08-2018 21:48	Beating My Pregnancy Melasma After my first pregnancy I found myself with two lines of what I thought was freckles at the tops of my cheeks angling down towards my mouth. I thoug... 15-08-2018 21:50
The case for the Roadtripper Jeans I bought my first pair of Madewell Roadtripper Jeans 2017 and as soon as I put them on my body I knew they were going to be a favorite. And they swif... 13-08-2018 21:51	Does this blow dry brush work" Nothing feels quite as wonderful as leaving a salon with a fresh, bouncy blow out. The hair is light, airy, and has a soft bend at the ends. ... 10-08-2018 21:47	Getting Back on the Wagon of Fitness Links to items above can be found here! Having 3 kids in 4.5 years has taken a toll on my body, and I donâ€™t mean that solely in a negative sense. ... 08-08-2018 21:49	Firm, young looking skin in 28 days with OLAY Well Iâ€™ve completed the challenge! As someone who loves to test out products and usually has a fairly skeptical view, I was very pleasantly surprise... 05-08-2018 21:49
The Blow Dryer Comparison ($400, $200 & $30 blow dryers T3 Cura, Dyson, Pro Beauty Tools Trying out beauty products and tools is easily one of my favorite parts of my job. Iâ€™m always interested to see i... 02-08-2018 21:48	Life update: 3 kids is a lot of fun and a lot of everything In general I would describe myself as a positive person. I TRY to see the good in things, and while I can certainly spiral down a negative path, I do ... 31-07-2018 21:49	Tips for Flying with an Infant Emily and I took our first flight recently and I thought Iâ€™d share a few tips in case you are traveling with an infant soon (or ever!). I took David... 25-07-2018 21:56	A drugstore eyeshadow find!! I know this is OLD news at this point but I love a cream eyeshadow stick like nobodyâ€™s business. Itâ€™s so easy and leaves a really dimensional fin... 24-07-2018 21:52
All about my haircut and style I get asked about my haircut often, and while the cut is very, very important I think the way itâ€™s styled is really the answer people may be looking... 23-07-2018 21:51	My first Amazon Fashion Prime Wardrobe Box Prime Wardrobe a few weeks ago. I donâ€™t think Iâ€™ve ever received so many questions about something like I did for Prime Wardrobe! Prime Wardrobe, ... 21-07-2018 21:49	A Blush Hack I wrote about coordinating undertones with blush and lipstick here, but I wanted to share a quick hack for times that you may be traveling or simply d... 19-07-2018 21:49	My Favorite Place to Save on Clothing I first discovered thredUP is the largest online consignment and thrift store where you can find items for up to 90% off retail. This is especially p... 18-07-2018 21:52
Summertime Loungewear Thereâ€™s no shortage of loungewear in my drawers, I almost have two entire drawers full of it. I thought Iâ€™d run through some of my favorites on t... 17-07-2018 21:51	How to wake up with the best hair Anytime I can get an extra day out of my hair without rewashing is a win for me. And I know a lot of you feel the same way! When dry shampoo became p... 16-07-2018 21:52	Top Clothing Picks from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale On Thursday my sister and I met my friend Caroline at Nordstrom to shop the first day of the sale for cardholders. It was fun to shop together, and i... 14-07-2018 21:52	3 random things Justin and I were finding that we wanted another place to sit that wasnâ€™t on the couch so we moved our larger dining room table back into the origin... 11-07-2018 21:49
Improvising Date Night This post is sponsored by Blue Apron. Find a discount code at the bottom of the post! For date night Justin and I like to do the classic â€œdinner an... 10-07-2018 21:50	Postpartum Under-things Real talk: Iâ€™m covering all the realities of a postpartum BOD, so get ready. I had my 3rd c-section about 7 weeks ago. My recovery was very smooth ... 09-07-2018 21:51	Hang on for One Second I feel so grateful for the amount of flexibility and freedom I have with running this blog and my social media channels. Not only do I love being â€œt... 03-07-2018 21:55	I found it on Amazon one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight Do you remember when Amazon started" Back in 1994" I remember sitting at my familyâ€™s Dell computer t... 29-06-2018 21:52
June Beauty Favorites from IGTV I opted to post my favorites video over on the new IGTV If you want to watch it, click here! Iâ€™ll get back to putting them on YouTube next month, b... 27-06-2018 21:50	Cold Caprese Pasta Salad for a Summertime Barbecue This post is sponsored by ALDI. Justin and I really enjoy entertaining. I grew up watching my mom throw parties throughout the years, and have come ... 27-06-2018 21:50	How to explain your hair color/cut goals to your stylist Isnâ€™t it the best when you get a point with your hairstylist that you totally trust them and know that they are going to deliver amazing results ev... 26-06-2018 21:51	A Golden Pink Summer Makeup Look + Tutorial A soft baby pink on the lips and cheeks is one of the easiest colors to wear. It gives your face a little life and freshness without making a strong ... 25-06-2018 21:52
White Summer Dresses dress, jacket, shoes I love a white dress in the summertime. Theyâ€™re easy, light, and look great with sun-kissed skin. Plus they allow for really f... 22-06-2018 21:48	Beauty gifts for a new/tired mom Really and truly these beauty gifts are good for ANYONE, but as I was thinking through what was fun or enjoyable, beauty-wise, right after I had Emil... 20-06-2018 21:50	Texturizing Straight Hair Straight hair is anything but boring, especially with the help of some styling products! Check out the video below to see how I use texture spray on ... 19-06-2018 21:51	An Easy Choice I Made for Emily This post was sponsored by Pampers Pure Protection. I?ve had the most confidence with my third child than with any of my other kids. Experience, age,... 15-06-2018 21:52
Summertime non-alcoholic sangria I gotta admit â€” Iâ€™m pretty much dying for a margarita. Itâ€™s my favorite drink, but since Iâ€™m breastfeeding Iâ€™m obviously not drinking. Iâ€™v... 15-06-2018 21:52	Summer Style dress, earrings I usually share any outfit photos over on Instagram or over on the ... 12-06-2018 21:49	3 ways to keep humidity from ruining your hair For the most part, humidity is not welcome on days when you want your hair to cooperate. For a rare few, humidity can help make bouncier curls or add... 11-06-2018 21:56	Emily’s Newborn Photos Jordan Maunder has shot all of the newborn photos for my kids. Before I knew her, I had hired a different photographer to take Davidâ€™s newborn phot... 08-06-2018 21:52
Life Lately: adjusting to a new baby in the house! Well we are over 4 weeks into Emily being here and itâ€™s been an absolute joy. An exhausting joy, but a joy nonetheless. I wrote a full post about h... 07-06-2018 21:49	How To Layer Eyeshadow and A Few NYX Favorites This post was sponsored by Walmart, all opinions are my own. I love finding drugstore cosmetics at great prices that also deliver on performance. To... 06-06-2018 21:48	Not boring one-piece bathing suits one, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, ten As a mom, I love that one piece bathing suits are back in style! Iâ€™m not in a season of l... 05-06-2018 21:48	Newborn baby favorites Now that we are on our third baby, Justin and I really know what is needed and what simply isnâ€™t when it comes to newborn gear. We hung on to so ma... 04-06-2018 21:52
The wonderful surprise of Emily – her birth story May 8th was a Tuesday and Justin and I had to be at the hospital by 6 am. My c-section was scheduled for 8 am but we ended up starting early because ... 01-06-2018 21:49	Summer Ready Bodycare I love the ease of throwing on a light tank top and shorts or a breezy dress in the summertime. But since more skin is showing, there are certain bod... 31-05-2018 21:51	Classic Summer Nail Colors OPI Tasmanian Devil Made Me Do It, Essie Gel Couture Wearing Hue", Essie Brides No Grooms, OPI Cajun Shrimp, CND Vinylux Mambo Beat, Essie Gel Coutur... 29-05-2018 21:50	When should you apply a face mask" I love face masks as a spa-like indulgence, especially when itâ€™s been a long day! Even if itâ€™s the type of mask that dries completely and you cou... 25-05-2018 21:51
Seasonal Skincare Switch It felt like it took an eternity, but we are finally crawling through the dark, cold, dreary hole of winter. Other than soaking in the sunshine and wa... 24-05-2018 21:48	How do you keep your blonde bright" Iâ€™ve switched on and off between doing my own color and going to see a stylist to have it done. I have a great stylist here that I love but itâ€™s ... 21-05-2018 21:50	Spring Beauty Favorites Did you catch the video that Ashley Brooke and I made about our favorite things" I couldnâ€™t help myself and made a follow-up for you because Iâ€™ve ... 18-05-2018 21:55	Adjusting foundation coverage with 2 different tools A versatile foundation is a MUST in every makeup bag. Notice I said versatile! I truly donâ€™t believe that everyone needs a full coverage foundation ... 17-05-2018 21:52
How to coordinate lipstick and blush tones I love wearing brighter lipsticks and blush shades in the summer, but there is an art to making sure the two donâ€™t conflict on your face! So today, ... 16-05-2018 21:48	How to Find your PERFECT Bold Lip Color Lipstick is EASILY my favorite cosmetic to play around with. I just love it. I love how it can be the main statement of an outfit that is otherwise j... 15-05-2018 21:51	A few things in my hospital bag + recommendations from other If youâ€™ve already read this 1,000 times on my blog Iâ€™m sorry to keep repeating myself but itâ€™s hard to gauge what people know and what they may... 11-05-2018 21:51	She?s here! It?s a girl! We welcomed Emily to our family on Tuesday morning! She?s doing great, the boys are thrilled about their little sister, and Justin and I... 10-05-2018 21:50
What does my maternity leave look like" Maternity leave, in the traditional sense, has never looked traditional for me. When I was pregnant with my first son back in 2013, I was working bot... 10-05-2018 21:50	A surprising last minute decision about this baby’s de At one of my last appointments with my OB-GYN she mentioned the option of choosing a clear drape for the c-section. My immediate gut reaction was a d... 08-05-2018 21:52	On going to bed at the same time and upping my toothbrush ga This post was sponsored by quip, all opinions are my own. Earlier in our marriage, Justin and I didnâ€™t always go to bed at the same time. He was st... 07-05-2018 21:51	Thoughts on transitioning from 2 to 3 For Justin and I, the transition from 0 to 1 kid was much more dramatic than the transition from 1 to 2. In fact, we were so ready to get started on ... 04-05-2018 21:46
Brush-less Makeup for Spring This post was sponsored by Nordstrom, all opinions are my own! On days that I have extra time, I like sitting down and taking a little longer to appl... 04-05-2018 21:46	Simple Mother’s Day Gift Ideas glasses set, robe, pen set, foil-pressed stationary, leather jewelry case, bouquet ear jackets, herb planter Motherâ€™s Day is coming soon! If youâ€™... 02-05-2018 21:48	Spring and Summer Favorites with Ashley Brooke A few weeks ago I had the PLEASURE of meeting up with Ashley and her husband Ryan at Palmetto Bluff in South Carolina! Justin, the boys, and I were d... 30-04-2018 21:55	How do you tell your stylist you are unhappy with your hair& When I think back to the years I spent behind the chair doing hair in my private studio, it feels like a different life. And in a lot of ways it was!... 25-04-2018 21:51
On receiving a compliment and coconut oil-based beauty This post was sponsored by Kopari Beauty, all opinions are my own. I got into makeup at a young age, but it?s always been an artistic and creative o... 24-04-2018 21:50	Thoughtful, Personalized Jewelry one, two, three, five, six, seven, eight, Maya Brenner. I have one with a â€œJâ€, and another one with â€œDâ€ & â€œLâ€. When we name the newest ba... 23-04-2018 21:52	Top picks from Sephora for the VIB sale! The If you are a Rouge or VIB member, you can get 15% off. Otherwise, sign up to be a Beauty Insider today and get 10% off! I did my best to round up ... 20-04-2018 21:49	Cool Diaper Bags I first started shopping for a diaper bag about 5 years ago when I was pregnant with my first son, David. I remember seeing tons of options with brigh... 19-04-2018 21:50
Happy Birthday, Justin! Today is Justinâ€™s birthday! He turned 36 and I must say that he looks good as a 36 year old. I mean, he always looks good, but heâ€™s getting more ... 18-04-2018 21:56	homemade thin crust pizza dough I shared a pizza making essentials post a few weeks ago and received many requests for my pizza dough recipe. Iâ€™m still testing out a few different... 17-04-2018 21:47	A day to evening look makeup tutorial + ALL the details for This post is sponsored by Sephora. It is one of my FAVORITE times of year right now because the Sephora Spring Bonus event is happening! If youâ€™re n... 16-04-2018 21:47	A new van, a pizza competition, and finally getting ready fo Remember the old days of blogging where bloggers would share more about their lives behind the computer" I miss those days! As Iâ€™m scrolling through... 13-04-2018 21:49
The $10 Eyeshadow Palette You Need Itâ€™s not often that a drugstore product will stop me dead in my tracks, but I was walking past the ELF cosmetics section in Target and saw a palett... 12-04-2018 21:52	My favorite products for huge, volumized hair When I cut my hair into an a-line bob in high school, not only was it the start of my â€œsignatureâ€ haircut that lived on for many, many years but ... 11-04-2018 21:52	Maternity and Family Photos I love being pregnant. I feel like Iâ€™ve said this so many times, but itâ€™s true. The first trimester is hard, especially this third time around, ... 09-04-2018 21:50	A few makeup favorites I wanted to round up some of the makeup products Iâ€™ve been using for the past several weeks and share a few notes about each of them! I like creat... 06-04-2018 21:51
A few awesome documentaries Justin and I love watching documentaries. We generally have the same movie preference, but on evenings that we canâ€™t find anything to watch, weâ€™ll... 05-04-2018 21:53	Don’t miss this time to stock up on the good stuff! This post was sponsored by Ulta. I love trying new products but I definitely have my favorites that Iâ€™ll always run back to â€“ the tried and true... 04-04-2018 21:52	Springtime Layers As much as I love maternity clothes and being pregnant, Iâ€™m really getting to the point where Iâ€™m looking forward to shopping at my regular sto... 02-04-2018 21:57	How I balance spending on clothing Occasionally Iâ€™ll be asked about where I shop for clothes, how I figure out what to invest in, or even my personal clothing budget. These questions ... 29-03-2018 21:56

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