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  • How to Wear Coated Black Jeans All Winter
    January 29, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Uncategorized

    How to Wear Coated Black Jeans All Winter

    Last month, my coated black jeans from maurices were among the top-selling items, and it’s no wonder – these pants…

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  • 4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy
    January 17, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Winter Fashion

    4 Mom Winter Outfit Combinations to Make Getting Dressed Easy

    January is always a tough month for me when it comes to styling outfits. I always feel like cold weather…

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  • How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots
    January 3, 2024
    Affordable Fashion, How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Uncategorized, Winter Fashion

    How to Wear Brown Chelsea Boots

    Happy 2024 my friends! Today I am talking all about how to wear brown Chelsea boots. I have had today’s…

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  • The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023
    December 4, 2023
    Capsule Wardrobes, Mom Style, Uncategorized, Wardrobe Capsules

    The Ultimate Mom Winter Capsule Wardrobe for 2023

    It’s time for another capsule wardrobe post! Today we are talking all about winter style. Winter can be a long…

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  • Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target
    November 21, 2023
    Affordable Fashion, holidays, Uncategorized

    Affordable Holiday Outfits from Target

    The holiday season is the one time of the year that I love to elevate my usual neutral attire with…

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  • How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms
    November 6, 2023
    How to Wear it, Making the Most of your Wardrobe, Style Tips, Uncategorized

    How to Style Chelsea Boots with Bottoms

    Chelsea boots have been a popular style of boot for the last couple of years and they are one of…

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thriftywifehappylife

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

My first impressions of my first order from @onequ My first impressions of my first order from @onequince! I’m loving these 2 pieces I found and can’t wait to style them! The quality is great! Everything fit TTS! I’m wearing a 0/xsmall. 

I also linked some other Quince pieces I have my eye on! 

🛍️Comment QUINCE and I will send you the shopping link to this post! 🔗https://liketk.it/5m8yf

Follow my LTK @thriftywifehappylife on the @shop.LTK app to view this post and get my exclusive app-only content!

#liketkit #LTKPetite #LTKFindsUnder100 #LTKStyleTip #quince #quincestyle #tryon #afforablefashion
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
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