Summer is winding down, and as sad as I am to see the sweet summer days fade away, I am definitely getting eager for football, fall clothes, and cozy evenings. After having my colors done this summer with Amber of House of Colour Siouxland, I’ve been inspired to update + curate my wardrobe to fit my color season. My biggest takeaway for fall after having my colors done: swap out my staple black for brown tones like camel, chocolate and … Read More

Summertime is here! It’s here in a major way in the Midwest with 90-degree weather and more sun than we know what to do with. I’ve recently been adding some new workout gear into my closet. I say “workout gear” but really, I live in activewear all summer between working to running to kids activities, etc. TOPS GapFit Mesh Muscle Tank (pictured above)I have this tank in every color and it’s SO comfortable + cute plus it’s perfectly breezy for … Read More

When it comes to sun exposure, I tend to fall somewhere in the middle. Skin cancer runs in my family, so I am careful to get regular yearly full-body checkups with my dermatologist. In the same breath, I tend to run a little on the lower end for Vitamin D and appreciate the value of regular time in the sun for its benefits in terms of Vitamin D production. Like most things in life, finding a healthy middle ground is … Read More

Last summer I jumped fully on board with the elastic-waist shorts and I don’t know if I can ever go back! Don’t get me wrong, I love a good pair of regular jean shorts, but when it comes to cute + casual + comfortable shorts for running around with the kids all summer, nothing beats shorts with an elastic waist. Most summer days I can be found wearing a pair of these shorts with a basic t-shirt or tank top … Read More

Hi Friends! I thought it was overdue to share a little round-up of some of my favorite outfits + clothing finds as of late. In typical fashion, I’ve been steadily rotating between different jeans + casual yet cute tops that suit my mom life and casual work situation. I’ve found an absolute GOLDEN pair of “mom jeans” that I can’t get enough of as well as a few new + cute tops as well.

Madewell Jeans // Target Mules // Loft Blouse (old!) Hi friends! It’s getting to that point of winter here in the Midwest where I’m not sure how much longer I can handle the clothes in my wardrobe and the chilly temps. Anyone else? While I may be dreaming about shorts and tank tops, we are definitely in the “jeans wearing” weather game. After the recent internet buzz about how skinny jeans are OUT (along with side parts) I thought I … Read More

For years I’ve been a fan of Old Navy Active’s clothing for working out. I’ve worn their run shorts since I was in high school (?!) and continue to love some of their basics for everyday workout gear. While I’ll be the first to say that not ALL of their clothing is a home run, there are some real gems to be found at Old Navy. I’m rounding up some of my favorites that I’ve worn, washed and dried (so … Read More

Products Used // Dew Skin (light) // Skin Twin Creamy Concealer (Fair 2) // Brow Gel (medium) // Cream Blush (caramel) // Cream Highlighter (rose glow) // The Better Blender // Volumizing Mascara Hi, friends! Since we are deep into winter, I’ve been reaching for all my tricks to keep my skin looking good and feeling hydrated. It starts with my skincare (like my favorite Essence and go-to Night Cream) and extends into the makeup I use. My favorite routine … Read More

New Year = New Deodorant. That’s how the saying goes, right? Okay, maybe not. But if you’re in the process of cleaning up your personal care products and haven’t addressed what goes on your armpits, then it’s time to listen up. For over a decade I used a conventional deodorant/antiperspirant, but when I started learning more about the impact what we put on our body has on our health, I started to think twice about my daily antiperspirant. It turns … Read More