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Mom Confessions: Why I Need My Weekends Off

Happy Friday everyone! This mama is excited for all the fun activities we have planned this weekend, but I think I am more excited for my alone time. Today I am getting a little personal with you, in my no judgement zone, about why this mama needs her weekends off. Sometimes I feel we have this perception that moms have to do it all, when the reality is not the case. We all struggle and we all need a little help and that’s why I am sharing my mom confession. Plus I had to share these adorable photos of my little guy. He is seriously a little goof ball just like his daddy. I can never keep a straight face around this boy. Ya’ll he is getting so big, and recently he keeps correcting me when I call him my baby. He says he’s my big boy! Uggh it breaks my heart a little when says that. Check out these photos and more of my post below!

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Fashion

My Favorite Dresses for Easter – Pintuck Dress

Happy Wednesday everyone! It’s been a busy week playing catch up after Spring Break. This momma has been on the go. Plus I got the ok from my doctor to work out, so I started back my training this week, and boy is it kicking my butt. I swear the hardest part is just getting to the gym, but once I’m there and I am working out I feel a hundred times better! With that in mind, can you believe Easter is less than two weeks away? Today I’ve rounded up my favorite Easter dresses that you are going to love, including this adorable ruffle sleeve pintuck dress.

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Blogging 101: 3 Things I learned About My Business Working With An Agent

Happy Monday everyone! This mama is excited to be back on a normal schedule now that Spring Break is over. I have my last doctor’s appointment today for a quick six-week check up for my breast augmentation. You can view more about my surgery here. Today I wanted to share my experience with working with an Influencer Talent Agent, and what I learned from that experience in regards to my blogging business.  Plus, I also wanted to share this casual work week look with this beautiful cream bow mesh top. View the full look below!

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Fashion

Blue Crochet Dress + Mom Confession: Why I am Glad Spring Break Is Almost Over

Happy Friday everyone!I am so excited to share this adorable blue crochet dress with ya’ll. I know it was supposed to be out by Thursday but if you follow me on Instagram and watch my stories then you know why. Today, not only am I sharing this adorable spring look but sharing a little mom confession on my real thoughts about Spring break. Read more about it and check out the full look below!

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Breast Augmentation After Kids Q&A + Before & After Photos

Today I am officially sharing my breast augmentation experience after having a kid, and answering all your most asked questions in regards to my surgery. I am also sharing before and after pictures and videos in the video above! I do want to make a disclaimer is saying I am not a medical professional, and all of my experience and suggestions have been made by my personal experience with my surgery and in no way sponsored. Below I am posting all the questions I am answering in the video about my breast augmentation as well as sharing my first official bikini top pictures my husband took of me thirty days after my surgery. It was a little chilly when I took these so I had to layer up. Check out the rest of the post below!

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Friday Five Favorites: The Boyfriend Blazer

Happy Friday everyone!

Can you believe it Spring Break is already here. Do ya’ll have any plans for the week? We are staying local for a couple of family events and I will be finishing up my Breast Augmentation 30 Day Q&A for y’all so I can have it up by next week. Today I wanted to keep it short and sweet with a few of my Friday favorites including this pink striped boyfriend blazer. Check out what things made the top of my list in today’s Friday Five Favorites.

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Fashion

3 Must Have Accessories for Spring – Bamboo Bag

Happy Wednesday everyone! Yesterday hubs and I had a wonderful date night to the rodeo. I love this time of year in Houston. I am a huge fan of country music, the arts, the animals, and especially all the carnival food! Haha what can I say I am a big foodie! Today on the blog as we head into spring, I’m sharing this cute spring outfit and my top 3 accessories for spring! Check out more below!

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Fashion

Gingham Shorts – 5 Gingham Pieces You Need for Spring

Happy Monday everyone! Hope everyone had a great weekend! With Spring just around the corner I am sharing all my favorite fashion trends for spring including these adorable gingham shorts and five gingham pieces you need for spring! Gingham is one of my favorite pattern for spring, and when I saw these shorts I knew I had to have them. Check out the full look with these darling gingham shorts, and my round-up for the top gingham pieces you need in your closet for spring below!

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Fashion

3 Tips to Dress Up Your Striped Button Down for Spring

Happy Friday everyone! Hope everyone has a great week. My mom left for Jerusalem to go on a pilgrimage with her church friends for two weeks. I miss her already, but I am praying she has a fun and safe trip. I know this was a dream come true for her. Today I wanted to share this adorable striped button down with the cutest sleeve and back detail and share how you can dress this everyday top for spring. Check out the post below! Continue reading “3 Tips to Dress Up Your Striped Button Down for Spring”

Fashion

6 Instagram Worthy Brunch Spots in Houston Pt. 2

Hi everyone! Hope you are having a great week! Today on the blog I wanted to share with you my favorite Instagram worthy brunch spots in Houston. I get this question a lot, and more specifically on “cute/pretty” brunch spots in Houston, because lets face it we go as much for the food as we do the ambience. And there is nothing like taking a cute food picture in a picturesque setting. As a blogger who loves to eat and try new things, I am always on the hunt for cute places to eat at and also take pictures at. Last year around this time I did a previous round-up of the most Instagram worthy brunch spots in Houston you can check out here, which are still some of my favorite places to go to! But I thought I would continue with the series with all the new brunch spots that have been to this year that I HIGHLY recommend you check out. Check out my top picks of Instagram worthy brunch spots in Houston below!

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Fashion

Free People Embroidered Dress – Renovating Imagination X Darling Magazine

Happy Monday everyone! Did you catch my last post? Today I am sharing part two of what I learned during my M Magnolia X Darling weekend. It was truly and inspiring weekend being around so many creatives & entrepreneurs, and I want to make sure I can share that inspiration with you. Today it’s all about renovating your imagination and how we can all apply it to our own lives plus sharing details of this beautiful Free People embroidered dress. Check out more below!

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Intentional Living – Magnolia X Darling Weekend

Hey everyone,

Hope you are having a great week. Today I am sharing all the details of my weekend with the Magnolia Journal and Darling Magazine, and how I met my idol Joanna Gaines, but most importantly what I learned through sharing our thoughts about intentional living. If you haven’t gotten the latest Magnolia Journal, the main topic is about intentional living. I’m also going to show you a sneak peek look at their new restaurant Magnolia Table which we were fortunate to be the first to dine at with Joanna. I am still pinching myself at the thought of having dinner with my idol and being able to live my dream through this passion of mine. Thanks for everyone for all the support and joining me in this little space of mine. So today I am sharing what intentional living means to me, and our wonderful weekend with Magnolia Magnolia Journal and Darling Magazine.

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