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What I Wore: Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise

July 24, 2024 by Katie H.

Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise outfit ideas.

After a long month of traveling with the kids this summer, Kevin and I snuck off for a 3-night Royal Caribbean Bahamas Cruise at the beginning of the month. It was our first trip without the kids since our 10th-anniversary trip to Las Vegas (Read that post: What I Wore in Las Vegas ) We both turn 40 at the end of the summer, so we felt this trip was the perfect way to celebrate our big milestone birthdays and enjoy some quality time together. I have to say that this was the best vacation that we have been on so far together. It will be hard to top! Today I want to tell you all about our cruise and of course; share all the outfits that I wore!

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What I Wore: Bahamas Cruise Vacation Outfits

June 19, 2024 by Katie H.

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 was the second cruise that we have done as a family of 4. Cruising with kids is a little different than without, but we all had a great time. Today I want to share all my Bahamas cruise vacation outfits with you.

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What I Wore: Everyday Spring Mom Outfits to Copy

May 10, 2024 by Katie H.

collage of spring mom outfit ideas

Hello Friends! It’s been a while since I last shared a daily outfit round-up here on the blog. That’s why I decided today I wanted to share some of my favorite spring mom outfits that I have been wearing lately.

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What I Wore on My Family Vacation in Northern Michigan

July 16, 2023 by Katie H.

Family vacation in Northern Michigan

I just returned from a fun family vacation in northern Michigan. As always, I’m excited to provide a recap of my trip here on the blog, and of course, one of my favorite things to share is the outfits I wore throughout the vacation.

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What I Wore: Real Life Cute Mom Outfits For Summer

July 1, 2023 by Katie H.

6 cute mom outfits for summer

It is hard to believe that it’s already July! This summer is flying by! Before we get too deep into summer, I wanted to do a little summer catch-up and share some of my favorite cute mom outfits that I have been wearing lately!

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What I Wore: Cute Mom Outfits to Copy This Winter

February 23, 2023 by Katie H.

6 cute mom outfit ideas

If you follow along with me on Instagram, you may have caught my weekly “What I Wore as a SAHM” posts. I haven’t shared a round-up of my daily outfits here on the blog since last summer (Read my cute and comfortable SAHM outfit posts HERE!!) That’s why today I felt like it was time to bring it to the blog and share a roundup of my cute mom outfits that I have been wearing this winter.

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I believe that what you wear under clothes can mak I believe that what you wear under clothes can make or break your outfit. This is why I am sharing my favorite, most comfortable undergarments! 

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Cruise theme night outfits 🛳️ Planning outfi Cruise theme night outfits 🛳️

Planning outfits for a cruises cruise can be so much fun and I can’t resist a good theme night! Each cruise is different, but these were the theme nights from my 3-night Royal Caribbean last year. 

Make sure you check your itinerary to see if your cruise has any theme nights planned! 

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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! 

Happy Mother’s Day!! 💕 Today I am truly embracing this day and remembering how much I always wanted to be a mom! 

I recently came across a journal entry I wrote 10 years ago on Mother’s Day—right after my second miscarriage. I wrote that I was ready to be a mom, but I was so scared and worried about our future. I didn’t know when and if it would actually happen. 

One month later, I was pregnant with my son.

And now here I am, ten years later—tired, busy, deeply grateful, and fully embracing this season I once wanted so so bad! 

To every mom today—in the waiting, in the chaos, or missing the days that flew by—I see you. We are all in this together! 💕

And if you are looking for some mom outfit inspiration then comment OUTFITS and I will send you the shopping links to all my daily outfits from the week!! 🛍️

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What I wore then vs. What I wore now! I’m upda What I wore then vs. What I wore now! 

I’m updating this outfit I styled back in 2014. I have always loved this outfit combination, so I pulled some clothes from my current wardrobe to recreate the look for 2025! 

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What I would wear to work if I was still teaching! What I would wear to work if I was still teaching!! 👩‍🏫🍎📚

I’ve been sharing teacher-friendly workwear over the last few weeks here on Instagram. So in honor of #teacherappreciationweek I’m rounding up 4 weeks on the blog today! 

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Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and su Looking for a cute versatile top for spring and summer? This $16 striped sweater vest from @walmart is perfect! 

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I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 va I have one month until my Caribbean cruise 🚢 vacation and I’ve been outfit planning! 

Here are some looks that I would wear while sightseeing on at the island ports! 

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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! 

Which day is your favorite? 

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