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  • 10 Days of Easy Mom Summer Outfits
    July 29, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, Mom Style, Uncategorized

    10 Days of Easy Mom Summer Outfits

    This summer has been a little chaotic. Between traveling all through June and figuring out how to work on content…

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  • What I Wore: Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise
    July 24, 2024
    Travel, Uncategorized, What I Wore

    What I Wore: Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise

    After a long month of traveling with the kids this summer, Kevin and I snuck off for a 3-night Royal…

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  • What I Wore: Bahamas Cruise Vacation Outfits
    June 19, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, Travel, Uncategorized, What I Wore

    What I Wore: Bahamas Cruise Vacation Outfits

    My family and I just got back from a 5-night cruise vacation to the Bahamas and Turks and Caicos. This…

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  • Easy Summer Mom Capsule Wardrobe 2024
    June 6, 2024
    Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    Easy Summer Mom Capsule Wardrobe 2024

    **If you are looking for my 2025 summer capsule, you can find it here. Here we go again! Summer is…

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  • How to Look Stylish on a Budget: Pinterest Inspired Looks For Less
    May 30, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, Fashion Tips, Style Tips, Thrifty Looks, Uncategorized

    How to Look Stylish on a Budget: Pinterest Inspired Looks For Less

    One of my favorite series to do over on Instagram is called Pinterest Looks on a Budget. This is when…

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  • What I Wore: Everyday Spring Mom Outfits to Copy
    May 10, 2024
    Mom Style, Uncategorized, What I Wore

    What I Wore: Everyday Spring Mom Outfits to Copy

    Hello Friends! It’s been a while since I last shared a daily outfit round-up here on the blog. That’s why…

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  • Back to School: Fall Teacher Capsule Wardrobe for 2025

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  • What I Wore: Easy Mom Summer Outfits

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Affordable everyday petite (5’1) mom style
A mix of affordable retailers + thrifted fashion
👨‍✈️Wife + Mom of 2 💙💗
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How to wear black jeans for fall! 🖤 Black jean How to wear black jeans for fall! 🖤

Black jeans are a fall staple for me every year! Here are some outfit ideas to copy this fall! 🍂

🛍️Comment BLACK JEANS and I will send you the shopping link to this pos! 🔗https://liketk.it/5lH8u

#blackjeans #falloutfitideas #fallstyle #whattowear #styleover40 #outfitideas
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
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