It's hard to believe that we are a week into October already, but as I sit here munching on some Halloween candy (why does candy taste so good in miniature form?) with a fall candle going after I just baked some pumpkin bread... all signs point to major October vibes. My daughter's senior year is in full swing and my son is settling back into campus life. I'm still in this really strange spot in motherhood where I'm feeling like I just got demoted (or maybe fired?) from a job I really loved... it's such a weird phase of motherhood. I would've relished this type of freedom years ago when I was ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. I absolutely love getting back into a routine for fall. School is underway in our house and I'm getting back into making dinners regularly, busy mornings getting out the door and also just enjoying being home more. This time of year I always get the urge to fluff the nest a bit. From a new rug, rearranging the plants in the house or adding some new fresh finds to rooms around the house to make it feel more like home. With Walmart you can do all that with their amazing e ..read more

I'm trying to squeeze every last bit out of summer (even though school has started!) and that includes making some of my favorite "summer" recipes. Really these recipes work all year long, but these are some favorites I have made in the past during summer and they definitely have a summer feel to them. Today I made my favorite potato salad - the full recipe is HERE - but stay tuned as this week I hope to make a few more of our families favorites. I love this potato salad recipe because it's so easy and delicious and is the perfect dish to bring to pass at a bbq or we love to pair it with som ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you to the brands that support this blog. If you have kids heading back to campus this fall you are probably stressing out and making lists like crazy like I am! Whether your student is moving into the dorms, a fraternity or sorority house or an apartment there seems to be so many loose ends to tie up to get them ready to be on campus this year! My son will be transitioning from dorm living last year to moving into his fraternity house this fall. I thought I had the whole thing figured out until I realized I didn't! Haha ..read more

 I thought it would be fun to do a little summer catch up. Can you believe it's August already!?!? There is still a little of summer left to enjoy but it seems like the back to school prep has thoroughly infiltrated my life. How do I know? I've woken up with a crack of anxiety at 5am not one, but two mornings in a row recently. Mmmmmkay. I think that's a good enough sign.  The to-do list is long and getting longer every second and it seems like there are so many logistics to balance along the way. My son will be heading back to campus soon but will be in a frat house instead of the d ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. Summer entertaining is in full swing and on top of that we have a few July birthdays in our family that definitely warrant a special meal! I wanted to host a quintessentially summer dinner party and realized at the last minute that my tableware could really use a summer-y refresh. I used Walmart's delivery which is as soon as same-day to really spruce up my table for a summer dinner. Whether you are shopping in the app or online at Walmart you can filter your shopping e ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. There is nothing better than spending time on the patio during the summer. It is my husband and I's favorite way to end the day and I love hanging out there mid-day with the dog for a little vitamin D break. Our outside living area is small and our patio is as well, quite small. We've tried a few variations of furniture or set ups out there to maximize the space, but they never felt right or really worked. Making a small patio work can be a challenge. When I discovered ..read more

Aloha, friends! By request today we are traveling to the islands of Hawaii for relaxation, adventure and lots of time in the sun. Today's packing list is all about effortlessly chic essentials for the trip that have you looking and feeling your best the entire trip and most importantly, not overthinking the packing list!   Here’s my easy tips for packing for Hawaii:  Breezy and Versatile Dresses Think light, flowy, and neutral. A simple yet elegant maxi dress in airy fabrics is perfect for transitioning effortlessly from a relaxed beach day to a casual dinner. Plus, I added a a simpl ..read more

 This post is sponsored by Walmart. All opinions are my own. Thank you for supporting the brands that support this blog. Spring is officially underway and the sunny days and longer evenings are making me so happy. Evenings on the patio and long walks on the weekend are what I live for and finally they are here! I'm excited to be partnering with Walmart today to chat all things spring and summer style on a budget including a few new-to-me beauty finds too. So let's jump right in! You are going to absolutely love the gorgeous under $50 dresses I'm sharing here today! They are absolutely per ..read more

 If you are looking for some amazing budget finds for warmer and sunnier days I have a ton of great pieces today that I think you are really going to enjoy. From lightweight sweaters and white denim, to shorts and tanks, to linen pants and the perfect everyday dress. It's all here and it's all at prices that won't break the bank. I hope you enjoy this round up of budget friendly outfits for spring.  (above) Shop the look: striped sweater, jeans, sandals, tote, earrings (above) Shop the look: dress, sandals, sunglasses, necklace, crossbody bag (above) Shop the look: top, linen p ..read more