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Mother’s Day Gift Guide!

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    Mother’s Day is only 4 days away and it’s not too late to find that perfect gift for your Mom! Today I’ve linked some fun items that are all under $50 and I’ve also got some other ideas for you too. But I’ll start with the Kendra Scott necklace in turquoise. There are so many variations of the Elisa Gold style necklace and it’s such a simple design & fabulous gift for your mom. If you want...
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April Monthly Highlights

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I hope you had a great weekend! Our friend Matt’s parents stayed with us and we ate at a neat restaurant called Mongers and spent much of the weekend outside. They golfed while I brunched with girlfriends and we all reconnected for a wonderful home-cooked seafood dinner Saturday night. I can’t stop thinking about those crabcakes! Today I’m sharing our monthly highlights from April. Besides a fun trip to Chicago, we spent most of April with each other and the pups,...
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Thursday Under $30

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Today I’m sharing some cute finds that are all under $30! I love finding a great deal. I remember about 8 years ago buying knock off Steve Madden sandals at Nordstrom for $15 a pop and having them last years. Plus they were even more comfortable than the real pair (I know this because I bought the real thing first and then found the knockoffs later).  They came in different colors and were SO cute. I was sad when...
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Home Office Inspiration

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Right now, I currently work on my blog from home on our desktop computer (mac mini with 2 window screens). It’s very useful, but I do not own a laptop and it can be hard when I want to be mobile. I usually borrow Eric’s laptop, but it’s not always available. Someday I’m going to buy my own! But it is expensive and not a priority right now. And I don’t mind working from home at all! I do most...
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Distressed Denim

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I wonder how soon we’re going to look back in fashion and ask ourselves why we bought jeans with holes in them. I say when instead of if, because I know it is going to happen. I think that’s why advertisers describe their product as distressed denim versus ripped jeans: the idea of buying something damaged and paying good money for it sounds plainly stupid. However, millenials everywhere are wearing these jeans. Distressed denim is so IN right now and gives your outfit...
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10 Budget Friendly Date Night Ideas

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Let me let you in on a little secret. Sometimes I like to light all the candles in our living room, turn off the lights, turn on 1000 years Pandora playlist, sip red wine, and take in my surroundings. At Christmastime, I would do this routinely because it made me feel like I was at home in Chicago in the snow and cold. At nighttime, you can practically pretend you are anywhere. Nights like this with E are one...
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Little Red Dress

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When you live in a city that’s pretty casual, it can be hard to find times when it’s appropriate to dress up. And as a dress fanatic, I love any excuse to slip on a pretty little ensemble for a night on the town. Unless we’re attending a wedding or a fancy dinner, I find that many of my chic dresses that I wore out in Chicago, sit in my closet, unused. Sometimes I’ll wear them to Church, even...
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SURPRISE!

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Remember when I was talking about an upcoming surprise that I couldn’t wait to share? Well over the weekend, 25 of 27 grandchildren made their way to Chicago to surprise our Grandmother for her 85th Birthday! We began planning in January and she had absolutely no idea that anyone would be in town to celebrate. As we get older, weddings have become the new reunion. It’s a rare occasion that everyone is able to see one another. Holidays are...
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Today’s Happiness

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Today’s Happy List… Coffee. The Second cup of coffee. The Chicago Skyline. Brunch dates and best friends. Gluten free dairy free bread from the Lakeline mall which was purchased by your very thoughtful coworker who knows you are trying to cut back on things and be healthy. Sushi. The smell of playdough. Blue bonnet season. Blasting ‘The Chain’ by Fleetwood Mac in the car with the windows down and happy passengers who are willing to sing their hearts out...
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My Favorite Skincare & Make Up Products

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If you met me 20 years ago, you would never have guessed I’d turn out to be a girl who absolutely loves make up. Back in the day, my style of choice was teal sweatsuits and shark tooth necklaces, matching of course, with my brother. Solidddddd look. I had cropped hair, played ice hockey and baseball, loved climbing trees and building forts, and spent the majority of my time outside. Look how cute we were! I’m the one on the right....
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