Disclosure: Thank you to Walmart for sponsoring today’s post – all items were chosen and loved by Katy, Content Creator at LIY We are just getting moved into our new home and I turned to Walmart for my first new home decor items; just in time for Spring! We all deserve to feel excited about and comfortable in our homes and all of this new decor does just that. When I tell y’all that Walmart has theeee cutest + trendiest items [at amazing prices], I am not kidding! It’s amazing how changing a few key items can make a home feel much more updated and gives that fresh feel. Hang on tight, we are ..read more

Disclosure: Thank you to Babylist and Collective Voice for sponsoring today’s post. Now that we are just a week and a half away from my baby shower, things over in registry land have been hoppin’ and gosh, it’s gettin’ me excited. Have I reached the nesting stage yet?! No [as I stare at clothes strewn all over the floor in every direction from where I’m currently sitting] but do I have high hopes that after said baby shower and receiving so many goodies for our sweet little boy that it will inspire and motivate all of my nesting dreams to come true? Absolutely. I know I shared last month abou ..read more

Let’s give it up for the teachers! *slow chant* Teach-ers, teach-ers, teach-ers! We firmly believe they deserve a little extra appreciation today and every day! So to any educators reading this post, we see you, we appreciate you, and we thank you for making a difference! In the spirit of both Teacher Appreciation Week and the end of the school year quickly approaching (cheers to summer break!), we’re sharing several gift ideas to say “thank you” to the teachers in your children’s lives. We asked the teachers in our LIY Community for their gift suggestions (read them all here!) and a highly r ..read more

Here at LIY we like to consider ourselves professional Prime shoppers, so it should be no surprise that the majority of gadgets and gizmos in our home are from Amazon… and our kitchens are no exception! We’re all about making time spent in the kitchen as easy and efficient as possible so we can spend less time chopping veggies [check out this vegetable chopper!] and more time mixing up a batch of margaritas – it’s 5 o’clock somewhere, right?! From the beloved Nugget Ice Maker to a Watermelon Slicer we didn’t know we needed, here are the Best Kitchen Finds from Amazon! PS. Be sure to join our ..read more

Disclosure: Thank you to Nordstrom Rack and Collective Voice for sponsoring today’s post. All products were selected, purchased and worn by yours truly. Summer trips have some-kind-of-feeling on me, anyone else? They just instantly get me excited! Take me anywhere the sun is shining, get your girl a cold beverage and toss me in some water – that is my summer jam! Today I’m so excited to share some of my most favorite items from Nordstrom Rack to pack for your next summer trip and the best part is they can all fit in your carry-on! I don’t know about you, but for me when ..read more

They did it! They’re moving that tassel on their cap from one side to the other, and ready to venture out into the big world on their own! Whether they’re graduating from high school or college, it’s a huge moment in their lives, and a great opportunity to spoil them for all of their hard work. We’re sharing some of our top picks that will have them ready to set foot in their next stage with confidence, and a little reminder that there are so people like you who love and support them along the way! Gifts For The College Graduate 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 / 11 / 12 / 13 / 14 / 15 ..read more

Orange Rolling Stones Tee // Left Biker Shorts // Sandals // Similar Black Jacket // Middle Biker Shorts // Black Sneakers // Similar Waffle Shacket // Maternity Biker Shorts // Erin’s Sneakers Biker shorts…basically leggings but for warm weather! These have been trending for a few years now, but it took a bit of time for some of us to muster up the courage to actually bring these babies into our closets on slip them on ! However once you try them, you probably will not want to go back because… HELLO COMFORTABLE. Between workouts, travel, or just lounging – biker shorts are here to stay in ou ..read more

It’s the most wonderful time of year! Concert season is in full swing, friends! I’m not sure about you, but as soon as I purchase my tickets, I’m immediately brainstorming the perfect outfit. Anyone else?! If you have a concert on the calendar, we’ve got your outfit covered. From country concerts to rock shows, here are 10+ Easy Spring Concert Outfits! Country Concert Looks Claire [5’5″, size M/L or 8/10] WEAR TO: KENNY CHESNEY & MEGAN MORONEY Denim Romper [Runs big! Wearing medium with plenty of room] // Lace Layering Top // Similar Boots // Clear Crossbody Bag Katy [5’4″, size XS or 2 ..read more

This year, the LIY Team is hopping on the “crunchy” trend and making a conscious effort to slowly but surely swap our household and beauty products over to brands with clean, non-toxic, ingredients. While we might be a liiitle behind on the movement, it’s never too late to start making healthy lifestyle changes for yourself and your family! Our latest venture? Finding a clean laundry detergent that actually cleans our clothes too! We love the idea of using clean everyday products and with with so many detergents on the market, we took it upon ourselves to put several of the most popular brand ..read more

Disclosure: Thank you to Backyard Discovery for sponsoring today’s post. All products were selected and loved by yours truly. Filling our backyard with all things Backyard Discovery because they’re just SO good! Last summer was the swing set (which my kids still LOVE), this summer is this beautiful Fusion Flame Outdoor Kitchen. Hey hey LIY fam, Macy here. We recently set this bad boy up and have been completely blown away by the quality as well as all the fun features, which we’ll talk about in a sec. My husband and I try to get our kids outside as much as we can, especially in the summer. We ..read more