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  • Effortless Summer Mom Capsule Wardrobe 2025
    May 24, 2025
    Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    Effortless Summer Mom Capsule Wardrobe 2025

    It’s time for the summer mom capsule wardrobe for 2025! Without the layers, summer can be a tricky season to…

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  • Cruise Wardrobe: What to Wear for a Caribbean Cruise
    May 19, 2025
    Affordable Fashion, Cruises, Summer Style, Travel, Uncategorized

    Cruise Wardrobe: What to Wear for a Caribbean Cruise

    I’m getting excited because my family has two cruise vacations booked this summer! We love going on cruise vacations together,…

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  • What I Would Wear: 4 Weeks of Spring Teacher Outfits
    May 8, 2025
    Affordable Fashion, Casual Work Wear, Spring Fashion, Style Tips, Uncategorized

    What I Would Wear: 4 Weeks of Spring Teacher Outfits

    If you’re looking for inspiration for your spring teacher outfits, you’re in the right place! As a former preschool teacher,…

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  • How to Wear Brown Pants
    April 22, 2025
    How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Style Tips, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Brown Pants

    I don’t know about you, but one color I’ve always struggled with is brown. I love brown, but knowing what…

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  • How to Wear Wide Leg Pants: Tips for Petites
    April 13, 2025
    How to Wear it, Style Tips, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Wide Leg Pants: Tips for Petites

    Wide-leg pants seem to be everywhere these days. I’m often told by people that you can’t wear wide-leg jeans when…

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  • Elevated Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe for 2025
    March 21, 2025
    Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    Elevated Mom-Friendly Spring Capsule Wardrobe for 2025

    Happy Spring! I’m back with another seasonal mom-friendly capsule wardrobe post. After the long, cold winter this year, I am…

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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
💌 katie@thriftywifehappyllfe.com

I’m loving these early fall workwear looks from I’m loving these early fall workwear looks from @walmart! Which outfit is your favorite? 

🛍️Comment WORKWEAR and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://mave.ly/thrifty-wife-happy-life/post/walmart-work-outfits

#walmartfashion #walmartstyle #walmartfinds #workwearstyle #workwearoutfits #earlyfallfashion #workwearwednesday #walmartwednesday
Amazon fall trends to try 🍂 If you are looking Amazon fall trends to try 🍂

If you are looking to add a few new pieces to your wardrobe this fall, I am loving these styles from @amazon! 

🛍️Shop these looks on both my @shop.ltk shopping page or my Amazon Storefront! Comment FALL and I will send you the links! 🔗 https://liketk.it/5lK8v

c/o @anrabess.style #anrabessfashion #amazonfashion #amazonfinds #fallfinds #falltrends #affirdablefashion
Even though summer is coming to an end, I still wa Even though summer is coming to an end, I still wanted to share more healthy easy recipes! Especially because we need easy recipes all year long! Not just in summer! 

Today it’s one of my favorites! Copy Cat chipotle chicken burrito bowls! 🌯 🥣 

Chicken Seasoning 
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 Tbs Olive oil
Juice of 1 lime
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp smoked paprika
1 tsp kosher salt
½ tsp cumin
½ tsp garlic powder
½ tsp freshly ground black pepper
½ tsp cayenne pepper, or to taste

Rice: 
Instant Brown Rice
1/4 cup cilantro 
2 tbs avocado oil 
1/2 lime

Let me know ow if you make this recipe! 

#easyrecipeideas #healthyeasyfood #healthymeals  #whattomakefordinner #easymeals
What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! What I wore this week as a 40-year old mom of 2! 

Only a few more days until my kids go back to school and I can’t wait! I love summer, but 3 months is a long time and I think we are all ready to get back into a routine! 

Here’s what I wore this week! What day is your favorite? 

🛍️Comment OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping links to my daily outfits this week! 🔗

#momstyle #momoutfits #dailyoutfits #dailystyle
Stylish fall finds from @walmart that you can wear Stylish fall finds from @walmart that you can wear all season long! 🍂 #WalmartPartner 

I am loving all these fall pieces! The fit, quality, and prices are amazing!! Which is your favorite?? 

🛍️Comment WALMART and I will send you the shopping link to everything in this post! 🔗 https://mave.ly/thrifty-wife-happy-life/post/walmart-fall-outfits

#walmartfashion #walmartfinds #walmartstyle #fallfinds #fallfashion #affordablefashion
New Blog Post is LIVE!! 🎉 I’m sharing 6 ways New Blog Post is LIVE!! 🎉

I’m sharing 6 ways to wear my new @spanx cropped wide-leg pants! 

✨Use code: THRIFTYWIFEXSPANX for 15% off your first order at Spanx! 

🛍️Comment LINK and I will send you the blog post with all the shopping details! 🔗https://thriftywifehappyllfe.com/2025/08/how-to-wear-spanx-cropped-wide-leg-pants/

#spanxstyle #howtowearit #petitepants #outfitideas #spanxpants #styletips
Just visited @dailythread and found so many great Just visited @dailythread and found so many great fall essentials ! Including some beautiful pieces from @89thmadison 🍂 I found so many versatile outfits that are perfect for the season, and I love how easy they are to mix and match. #ad 

If you’re local, make sure to stop by the Laurel Park location to shop these great styles!! 

✨Don’t forget to use my code KATHERINE10 to  get an extra 10% off your purchase!

🛍️ @dailythread carries @89thmadison exclusively in stores, but you can also shop 89th & Madison online too. Comment SHOP and I will send you the shopping links to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5l7hD

#liketkit #LTKFindsUnder100 #LTKStyleTip #LTKFindsUnder50
@shop.ltk
#89thmadison #89thmadisonpartner #EssentialsEveryday #shopdailythread
Have you checked out the teacher capsule wardrobe Have you checked out the teacher capsule wardrobe for this year? I have 19 pieces that I’ve turned into 90 outfit ideas! 👗👚👖🧥👕

The best part about my capsule wardrobes is that they provide a great baseline for creating your own capsule from the clothes in your closet! Choose the colors and styles that fit your personal preferences and go from there.

🛍️ Comment CAPSULE and I’ll send you the link to my blog post! 🔗 https://thriftywifehappyllfe.com/2025/08/back-to-school-fall-teacher-capsule-wardrobe-for-2025/

#capsulewardrobe #teachercapsulewardrobe #teacherstyle #wardrobecapsule
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