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The Perfect Wide Leg Jeans For Petite Women

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Hi friends hope you are doing well! This week is a big week for us, and I can’t wait to share more next week. But today I wanted to keep it short and sweet and share one of my favorite jean trend for the summer: Wide leg jeans! I’ve been on the search for the perfect wide leg pants for my petite self and finally I found one. This is the perfect length and rise. Plus it’s under $100. Check out more of this look below!

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Athleisure Outfit Ideas For Summer

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Hope you are doing well! Today I am sharing my favorite athleisure outfits I’ve been wearing during quarantine. These outfits are perfect for summer with their fun, bright, and vibrant colors. When people ask me what is athleisure, I always explain it as outfits that look like you are working out but comfy enough to just lounge around in. I wouldn’t run five miles in these outfits but I could definitely do a fun quick 30 minute workout and yet still look cute to go through a drive thru or run errands. It’s dressing up for staying home home because some days you just want to get out of your pj’s. Not that it’s a bad thing to be in your pj’s all day, because trust me I’ve had those days during quarantine! But if you are looking for another alternative check out my athleisure outfit ideas for summer below!

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10 GRADUATION DRESSES UNDER $100

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Hope you are having a great week! Can you believe it is already May. And you know what that means, it’s graduation month! This is such an exciting month for so many families and friends watching their love ones accomplishing their dreams and entering a new stage in their life. Do you have any graduations to attend? If you do then you are in the right place! Today on the blog I am sharing ten graduation dresses under $100 to wear to a graduation ceremony. Check them out below!

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The Wrap Blouse – Inside the Newly Renovated Carr Mansion

Happy Friday everyone! Who is excited for the weekend? Any fun plans? If you are headed to Galveston then you will want to check out this post. A couple weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting the newly renovated Carr Mansion in Galveston with my friend and photographer Ashley of Hey Pretty Baby Photography. It is the most gorgeous bead and breakfast with unique rooms with beautiful interior decor. Check out this beautiful mansion and the prettiest wrap blouse you can wear multiple ways this summer.

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Blogging 101

6 Tips to Stay Focused on Your Goals + $400 Nordstrom Giveaway!

Happy Monday everyone! So excited to start this fresh week! Last week was a whirlwind and I felt so overwhelmed with everything, I needed a couple of days to just relax. I think I will take it down a notch this week and just focus on my family and my blog. Plus I have a trip coming up in two weeks! And as much as I love to travel, I also know how much work will be waiting for me after. I want to make sure I do what I can to stay on top of my work so I don’t get overwhelmed. Today I am sharing my tips on how I stay focused and on track when it comes to my goals. Plus there’s another chance to win a $400 Nordstrom giveaway!

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Akumal + Tulum – Vacation Instagram Roundup

Happy Friday everyone! It is officially summer and we are back from an amazing kid free vacation to Tulum and Akumal. We had so many fun adventures, lots of eating, and thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it. If you were watching my Instastories, then you know how absolutely amazing it was. Today I just wanted to share a quick Instagram recap of my vacation that you can easily shop. I will be sharing full outfit and day-to-day recaps as well as a video and travel guide in the next couple of weeks. But until then you can get the first look of our vacation here. Check out some of our photos of our trip and details of my outfits below!

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Family

The Day He Found Out He Was Going To Be A Dad

Happy Friday, me and Josh are off to Akumal and Tulum Mexico! We are so excited to spend a kid free week together, and can’t wait for the adventures we have planned! Today I wanted to share an early Father’s Day tribute to the best dad there is, and share the story of the day when Josh found out he was going to be a father. I also found old pictures lol! We were so young and scared back then lol! It was the biggest surprise of our life, and nothing we planned, but the day we found out I knew Josh was going to be the best dad to our little one. Read the full story below.

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Fashion

May Fashion Favorites + Outfit Round Up

Happy first day of June and happy Friday! Today I am rounding up my outfits for the month of May, as well as what made the cut for my May fashion favorites. Watch the full video above and let me know what your favorite was for the month, and below I share which one was my favorite plus the fashion trend I can’t stop wearing!

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Blogging 101: The Truth About Having Interns + 3 Tips to Finding the Right One

Hey everyone! Hope you are having a great week!  Yesterday I had a fun mom’s night out watching an early screening of Life of the Party, and let me tell you it was non stop laughing in the theater. But it doesn’t surprise me at all considering Melissa McCarthy and Maya Rudolph are both in it. Those two are a hoot! It is definitely a must watch. Today I am sharing a requested post and sharing my experience about having interns. If you followed me on my journey, last year, I opened up my business and took in three interns for six months. This year I currently do not have any interns, and I am sharing why. Today I am sharing the truth about having interns and tips on how to find the right one for your business. Read more of my experience below.

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Banana Boat – 6 Summer Outdoor Activities for Toddlers

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Banana Boat®. The opinions and text are all mine.

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Happy Friday everyone! Who is ready for the weekend? With summer only a couple of months away I’ve teamed up with Banana Boat ® to share my top five summer outdoor activities I like to do with my busy little toddler. When school is out, we always try to find ways to stay active and have fun so we aren’t cooped up inside all day. But I also know the importance of keeping my little guy protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays and that’s why I use Banana Boat® Kids Sport Sunscreen. Check out our top five summer outdoor activities below and why I choose Banana Boat® Kids Sport Sunscreen to protect my little one from the sun’s harmful rays.

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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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Palm Print Dress for Under $20

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Happy Friday everyone!

Today I am sharing my last summer look from our vacation. I can’t believe next month we will be getting into fall even though it is still hot as Hades outside here in Houston. I wore this pretty palm print dress for under $20 to dinner when we were in Jupiter Beach. I loved it because of the off the shoulder ruffle detail and the light weight breezy material. I am all about fashion that I won’t sweat in especially living down here in Texas. I paired this dress with my favorite lace up summer block heels, and my monogrammed straw bag which was my go to bag for my trip. Check out my outfit here and here with the same bag and shoes. This dress also makes a great swimsuit cover up as well with its wrap waist detail. For the full look check out the rest of the post below.

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