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Dress: c/o Posh Boutique // Sandals: Giani Bini (Old)

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My main job is a Stay at Home Mom. Sure, I work part time and blog pretty much full time, but to me, my most important job of all is being a mother and being present for my babies. I am so blessed to be able to stay home with them, but with that comes limited time for yourself and therefore endless top knots and sweatpants. Mamas, you know what I’m talking about.

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Most days it is difficult to find time to brush my hair and teeth, let alone get dressed for the day. I have not felt great about myself since having SR. Obviously my body is all out of shape and I still have 14 lbs. to lose before I hit my pre-pregnancy weight, but I feel so much better on the days that I make myself get dressed. Even if that means I have an unhappy toddler for 5 minutes and a screaming baby that I have to lay down to get said clothes on. It makes me feel a million times better.

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This adorable tunic dress is so perfect for me because it slips right on and I’m ready to go. Quick and easy! I love the embroidery trend and I love that detail along with the lace on this dress. It is easy, breezy and perfect for summer!

Posh Boutique is an adorable online boutique that sells luxury clothing, jewelry , and even home decor for a great price. I love the quality of their items that they guarantee, but also the fact that they have great sales periodically where you can grab your favorite items for market price!

Be sure to check out Posh Boutique on Instagram

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My name is Logan and I have a mom bod. There, I said it. I had a baby 4 weeks ago, right at the beginning of “swimsuit season.” Therefore, I will be rocking a postpartum body this summer. Honestly, that’s okay with me because I am pretty proud of what my body just did. It made my beautiful daughter and only a year and a half ago, it made my handsome prince. While I’m not very comfortable in a swimsuit, I have already decided that I will buy a couple of swimsuits that cover up rather than trying to wear a bikini. Let’s be real, that just isn’t going to happen this season.

I’ve spent some time perusing the internet and Instagram for the most stylish swimsuits that will cover me but not make me feel like a grandma. So, here are my favorites:

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Seafarer Lilly Pulitzer
Floral Ralph Lauren 

Ruffle Kenneth Cole
Gold and Blue Stripes: Kortni Jeane
Tide Pool by Albion Fit
Floral and Red: Kortni Jeane

Strawberry Daquari by Albion Fit

Cheers to covering up!

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Tank: Old Navy // Shorts: Dandy Lion Boutique // Pineapple Necklace and Druzy Bangle: Lemon Sweet Jewelry

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This weekend was one for the books! My grandparents drove up from Florida to meet SR for the first time, and let me just tell you, it was love at first sight. My grandmother would not put her down. It was pretty precious!

My sister also surprised us by coming home for the weekend and I was so excited to see her! We always have so much fun together.

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I saw these adorable Pom pom shorts on Samantha’s blog and fell in love with them. So, obviously, I ordered me some. They are kind of perfect. I have always loved bright colors. I am really excited that neon is so popular this year. I feel like my wardrobe is actually in style! Give me all the neon.

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This adorable pineapple necklace and druzy bangle are from Lemon Sweet Jewelry on Etsy! I am so in love with this shop and their jewelry! I am also loving this bee necklace and this gold feather necklace. Seriously some of the cutest jewelry I’ve seen in a while.

Something else amazing happened this weekend! Ryan and I were strolling through Target shopping for a birthday present when I saw stuffed in the back of a shelf a pair of Lilly Pulitzer pineapple sandals IN MY SIZE. Probably the last LP item left in our entire store. It was fate. I was so excited and of course bought them. I have been on cloud 9 ever since!

What did you do this weekend?

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I absolutely LOVE finding cute clothes for my little miss! Even more? I love finding cute clothes that don’t look like every other store’s style. I like to find unique things. That is just what I found at Made by Molly on Etsy. I first came across these adorable Henley shorts and fell in love with them. After perusing, I had to get SR these adorable moccs and sweat pants for this fall/winter! I am so in love! The shorts are so adorable on her and she will definitely be wearing them to death, so get used to seeing her in them! 😉

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Don’t get me wrong, Target is my store. For everything. Even when I don’t need anything, I always come out of that store with something. It’s my crack. However, I do love dressing my kids in clothes that are a little more unique when I can. Made By Molly has so many adorable baby clothes and moccasins. I can’t wait to order more from her in the future!

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Molly is being super awesome and giving away a $10 credit to her shop as well as a 10% discount if you use code SAVE10 at checkout! Enter in the rafflecopter below and GOOD LUCK!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

What better way to kick off the warmer months with a PayPal cash giveaway! I’ve teamed up with some wonderful bloggers to offer you the chance to win $115. Just enter in the rafflecopter below!

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Brittany ~ The Lady Lawyer // Casey ~ Land of Marvels 
Amanda ~ Rhyme and Ribbons // Kerri ~ Cheshire Kat // Anna ~ Anna in Wonderland
Alanna ~ Alanna and Company // Logan ~ Logan Can // Helene ~ Helene in Between

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #V8EnergyBoost #CollectiveBias


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During this first month after becoming a mother of 2 under 2, I have learned the importance of “me time.” My “me time” is very rare. In fact, it hasn’t happened more than a couple of times this month. It is so sacred and precious. During my “me time” I will go out to lunch with my bestie, or simply stay at home and enjoy a cup of coffee in silence or while I read my latest novel. It is rejuvenating and it always refreshes me to get away for a few minutes.

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I haven’t been cleared to workout yet, but as soon as I do, I can’t wait to pick up an exercise routine again. I have missed it more than words can say. I have always struggled with anxiety, and for me, exercise has been so important in coping with that and relieving some of the stresses that anxiety brings. Until I can exercise I have been trying to watch what I eat. Coffee isn’t always the greatest choice for me because I load it with cream and sugar (no artificial sweeteners for me). Because I am also breastfeeding, I have to really watch my caffeine intake as well.

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I am so excited to have discovered V8 V-Fusion+ Energy Drinks! They are a much healthier choice and are full of vitamins from a combined serving of fruit and vegetables. They are a natural energy drink, powered by green tea and Lord knows I need all the energy I can get. I grabbed a 6-pack of the V8 V-Fusion + Energy Drinks while shopping at Walmart the other day in the Orange Pineapple flavor. It did not disappoint. While I do not ever have plans to give up coffee, because I love and need my coffee, it is nice to drink one of these Energy Drinks as an alternative every once in a while or as an afternoon pick-me-up. They taste like fruit and only have 50 calories per 8oz. serving. Pretty awesome if you ask me!

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Giveaway Time!

V8 V-Fusion+Energy #V8EnergyBoost $2,500 Sweepstakes

What is your go-to pick-me-up? Which flavor of the V8-V Fusion+Energy Drinks would you try?

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I probably won’t have as much time for my summer reading this year, but I have picked out a few of the books I am determined to read on the beach this summer!





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Summer at Little Beach Street Bakery by Jenny Colgan


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The Royal We by Heather Cocks and Jessica Morgan


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Summer Secrets by Jane Green




Love from Paris by Alexandra Potter (Out July 30th)


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Afternoon Tea at the Sunflower Cafe by Milly Johnson


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Royal Wedding by Meg Cabbott


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The Coincidence of Coconut Cake by Amy Reichert


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French Coast by Anita Hughes


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Eight Hundred Grapes by Laura Dave


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If I Could Turn Back Time by Beth Harbison


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Who Do You Love by Jennifer Weiner


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The Best Of Enemies by Jen Lancaster



What is on your Summer Reading List?
You might want to check out my Summer Reading List 2014 and 15 Books to Read in 2015!


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Leggings and Headband: c/o Autumn Nicole Designs // Moccasins: Freshly Picked

Well, that was the fastest month of my life! I can’t believe it has been a month since we were in the hospital welcoming our newest angel into the world! To say I was excited to have a little girl is an understatement! I have had so much fun (probably a little too much) dressing her up and putting all these bows in her hair! I also can’t wait to be a dance mom! haha No, but really! The day we found out we were having a girl, she has been my “little dancer.” The girls in my family dance. It’s just what we do. She danced in my stomach for several months and already loves music. She definitely has some rhythm and is showing real potential. 😉

Sophie-Rae is smiling more and more and has started cooing. She is more alert and stays awake for longer periods of time. She is in size 1 diapers and is starting to wear 0-3 month clothes now, although she can still fit into some of her newborn things. She still has a head full of hair and hasn’t lost any of it yet. She loves her paci and her big brother. Hampton goes over to her swing and will stare at her and giggle and she just stares back at him in awe. haha It is so cute. I love how they already love each other so much.

These leggings and matching turban are so cute for summer! I am so glad that I stumbled upon Autumn Nicole Designs on Etsy! They have the cutest leggings, turbans and so much more for your littles! I am loving this mommy and me pineapple romper/shirt!


Be sure to check out Autumn Nicole Designs on Instagram!
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Why am I snapping Selfies?

You may remember my post a few weeks ago when I took a selfie and nominated our local Farmer’s Market for the Huggies #UltraHug Selfie Contest. I wanted to remind you that the contest is still going on! My first selfie was with my son and Sophie-Rae was still in my belly! This time, I just took one with my son. I have been trying to make him feel extra special lately. 🙂

Growing up one of my favorite memories is of my family loading up every Saturday during the summer and driving downtown to the Farmer’s Market to buy fresh fruit and vegetables. We also always bought honey. Now, Ryan and I go almost every weekend and we have started taking the kids. Yes, even SR has already been! I hope to make it just as special a memory for them as it is for me.

I have nominated our local Farmer’s Market for the Huggies Ultra Hug contest because it could definitely use a revamp. It is very run down and I know our  farmers would love to have it spruced up a bit.

About the #UltraHug Selfie Contest:

From April 20th until June 25th, Huggies will be accepting all selfies of you and your baby with the hashtag #UltraHug, and featuring them in a collage on Huggies website. There will be 10 winners chosen who will win a $2,000 grant from Huggies for their nominated community initiative.

How To Enter The Contest: 


• Take a selfie of you and your baby and upload that selfie to Twitter or Instagram. Make sure to use the hashtag #UltraHug

• In your post, make sure to include a text nomination of a community project that is meaningful to you in your hometown.

That’s it! Then you are entered! Huggies will begin choosing a winner on July 6th!

What community project would you nominate?

Be sure to check out these great new Huggies diapers at Walmart!

This post is sponsored by Bravo. Opinions are my own.


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I am beyond excited to share one of my new favorite TV shows with you – Odd Mom Out on Bravo! It is hilarious and so relatable. I was fortunate to be able to host a private screening party to view the show before it’s premiere on June 8th! It was a hit for both me and my best friend!


Jill (the main character and odd mom), reminded me so much of Lorelei Gilmore. She is quick, spunky and hilarious. I love the relationship between her and her best friend. Their honesty and humor remind me so much of me and my best friend’s relationship. After watching the first two episodes, I am so ready to see more. My DVR is officially set to record this new series and I can’t wait to watch episode 3!

I love how this show highlights the crazy competitiveness between moms in Jill’s world and how she is able to use her humor to lighten the mood in all situations, even when they are incredibly awkward. It reminds me so much of real life and I think most moms can relate.

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For me, it was very relatable because I have definitely felt like the Odd Mom Out in several group situations lately. I am the only one in my group of friends that has two children (although I do have some that are currently pregnant with second children) and they just don’t quite get how difficult it can be and have definitely poked fun at me a little. I can’t wait for them to experience the craziness of having two babies close together. Through all situations – good and bad, Jill has a great support system in her husband and her best friend and that reminds me so much of my life. I can always go to my husband or BF for anything and they are always there for me…or brutally honest. haha

Odd Mom Out Drink Recipes:

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V.I.M.s Perks Program


Bravo is now offering a V.I.M.s (Very Important Moms) Perks Program when you download their app – The Daily Dish. You can catch up on all your favorite Bravo-lebs and be eligible for exclusive VIM discounts!

Tune-In To Win Sweepstakes


During the Premiere and first four weeks of Odd Mom Out, viewers will have a chance to win $20,000 through the Tune-in to Win Sweepstakes! Tune in at 10/9c on Mondays June 8th – June 29th for the secret hashtag and tweet it out to @BravoTV each week or your chance to win!


Ready to laugh with me? watch the trailer now!!