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15 Baby Shower Gift Ideas + DIY Baby Shower Gift Basket

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am partnering with Walmart to share 15 baby shower gift ideas and this easy DIY Baby shower gift basket that will be a sure hit at your next baby shower.  Walmart will be celebrating the 20th anniversary of Parent’s Choice, Walmarts exclusive baby brand. We love Parent’s Choice because it is affordable quality baby products you can trust. I used their products for my son so I can trust the brand as a great baby shower gift idea for expecting mothers. Check out how I created this baby essentials gift basket plus 15 of my top baby shower gift ideas from Walmart below!

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Rome By Vespa + Travel Guide for Couples

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Hope ya’ll are doing well! Today I’m finally sharing one of our travel guides from our recent trip to Italy. I’m starting off with the first leg of our trip and sharing our adventures in Rome by Vespa. If you are going on a couples trip I highly recommend touring the city in a Vespa. It was the best experience ever, we covered so much ground, saved our feet from a lot of walking, and saved so much money from not having to take a Taxi. Plus it really does feel like it is straight from a romantic movie when you are riding a vespa around Rome with your significant other.  Check out more of what we did, where we stayed in our travel guide below.

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How to Decorate a Fall Coffee Bar Cart

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I wanted to share with how to decorate a fall coffee bar cart. With fall and all the cooler weather all I can think of is apple cider donuts with coffee or some delicious apple cider. So whether you are entertaining friends or having family over, this simple fall coffee bar cart is a great way to serve your favorite tea, dessert, or coffee to your guest. Check out how I styled my fall coffee bar cart below!

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5 Things To Help Cope with A Miscarriage – Our Miscarriage Story

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Hope y’all are having a great week! Today I am getting personal with ya’ll and sharing an update on our pregnancy. A month ago we announced early knowing there was a possibility it wasn’t a viable pregnancy. After weeks of many doctor visits, waiting it out, and trying all options we ended up having to get a D&C last week to end the pregnancy. I ended up having a last minute surgery the day before me and my mom’s trip to New York with Bio Oil. It was a whirlwind, and honestly I feel like I haven’t had a chance to finally stop and really process everything until these past couple of days since my husband has been home. Today am finally sharing our miscarriage story plus five things that have helped me cope with my first miscarriage. October is Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month, and hopefully sharing my story can help someone out there who is going through the same thing or has gone through the same thing feel like they are not alone, and also help them in the process.

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Entryway Reveal – Fall Foyer Decor

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Hope ya’ll had a great weekend! Just got back from a memorable work trip with my mom in NYC! If you are following on Instagram then you can see more of my trip in my story highlights. But I am glad to be back home and to finally share with you our stair remodel and how I decorated our foyer for fall. Since we moved in to our new home we knew we wanted to get rid of the carpet on our stairs. I’m not a fan of carpet because of the dirt that it holds but also because it isn’t aesthetically pleasing. Once we replaced the carpet with wood stairs it really opened up our entryway and made cleaning our stairs so much easier. Check out our before and after pictures below for our entryway reveal and our fall foyer decor!

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What To Pack When Traveling Internationally – 15 Travel Must Haves

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Hope you had a great weekend! I’m back on the blog and today I am sharing my 15 travel must haves for traveling internationally. I had tons of questions on our trip to Italy in regards to what I bring when I travel so I compiled a list of my top fifteen travel must haves. I love traveling and I’ve learned so many things that has helped make my trips so much easier.  These fifteen travel essentials I highly recommend when traveling internationally. I’m sharing more of why below!

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How To Style a Leopard Skirt – Save VS. Splurge

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Hope you had a great weekend! This weekend we celebrated one of my dear friends birthday with my girlfriends, and we finally finished some of our recent renovations in our home. Now I’m ready to decorate  for fall! Speaking of fall today I’m sharing one of my favorite trends this season, the leopard skirt. I feel leopard is a closet staple that never goes out of style. So if you are looking to walk on the wild side this summer check out how I styled this leopard skirt. Plus I’m sharing some affordable fashion finds to recreate this outfit. Whether you like designer or affordable fashion, this SAVE vs SPLURGE is all about how to style a leopard skirt.

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Texas Style Game Day Outfit for Under $50

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Hope you are doing well! Well it’s officially football season, and today I’m sharing a fun Texas Style Game day outfit for under $50 that you can also wear outside of game days. I love sharing transitional and affordable outfits that can be worn multiple times. Plus if you are like me, and not a fan of team logo apparel but still want to support your team, here are some tips on how to dress cute and stylish for your next game day. Read more below!

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We Are Pregnant! – Why We Announced Early During Times of Uncertainty

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Surprise! We are pregnant! We have been keeping a secret from ya’ll for over a month now and it has been one of the hardest secrets to keep. Some of ya’ll might have noticed do to my longer than usual absence on my blog, or my less frequent post on social media. These past couple weeks have been a blur. We’ve been so overjoyed by the news I wanted to shout it out from the rooftops. But it wasn’t till recently when we went for our first midwife appointment a week ago, and receiving some uncertain news that we decided we would share the news now even though we are not past our first trimester. Today on the blog I am sharing these beautiful photos our photographer took, more details of our pregnancy, and why we are choosing faith over fear. Read more below.

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Transitional Fall Pieces With Walmart

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Hope you are having a great week! Can you believe fall will be here in a month? With this Texas summer it’s hard to believe, and sometimes the thought of wearing sweaters just makes me even hotter. But today I am sharing with you how some transitional fall pieces with Walmart that will make it easy to transition your wardrobe from summer to fall. Like this soft Time and True maxi dress  I picked up this soft Time and True maxi dress for only $7! This transition dress can be worn now in the summer and also in the fall. Check out my transition fall look with Walmart below!

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Chuck E. Cheese Sugarland Grand Opening

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Hope you are having a great week! Today I am sharing a recap of our time at the Grand reopening of Chuck E. Cheese in Sugarland. Jayden and our friends were fortunate to be invited to this fun event where they recently just finished their remodel to create a more inviting, and family friendly environment. From their newly designed birthday zone to provide more seating for bigger parties complete with an interactive dance floor, Chuck E. Cheese new renovation will make your experience even more enjoyable. Families will also enjoy their newly open design kitchen where you can see their homemade delicious pizzas made right in front of your eyes, complete with a self serve salad bar to cater to all your dietary needs. Check out more of the Chuck E. Cheese grand reopening below!

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