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I hope you all have a safe and happy Memorial Day! We will be spending the day by the pool with friends and family soaking up some sun and enjoying a lot of laughter and great food! In the meantime, check out my Memorial Day printable, outfit inspiration and this delicious Chili Cheese Macaroni Bake!
This post is sponsored by HORMEL® but all opinions are my own.
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I love quick and simple recipes that I can throw together when I am pressed for time or just don’t feel like cooking an extravagant meal. Let’s be honest, since I had Sophie, I haven’t had near as much time to cook. Time management has been the toughest adjustment. Especially with dinner time because, bath time and bedtime immediately follow dinner in our house. It is a busy time and there is always a lot going on around here. That’s where HORMEL® Chili With Beans comes in.
This Chili Cheese Macaroni Bake is so simple and quick. It’s my absolute favorite go-to for an easily thrown together meal that still tastes great. It is not the healthiest thing to cook, but it does the trick on those crazy nights.
Ingredients:
1 can of HORMEL® Chili With Beans
Macaroni noodles (about 3 cups cooked)
Shredded Mexican Cheese Blend
Salt
Directions:
Boil your noodles as directed on the box and add salt to taste. Drain noodles and mix the can of HORMEL® Chili With Beans with the noodles. Spread the mixture in a baker and sprinkle as much cheese as you like on top. Bake it in the oven at 350° until cheese is completely melted and is warm through.
It is so simple and quick and will be a go-to recipe your entire family will enjoy!
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What is your go-to meal when you are pressed for time?
Easy Peasy Lemon Squeezy Tee: c/o Hey You Apparel
This month, Hampton met Thomas the train, became a big brother, gained another pound and has really come out of his shell. He is seriously the friendliest child. He doesn’t meet a stranger. He is a precious big brother to Sophie-Rae and I love watching him love on her.
He is growing up so fast. It’s true what they say, as soon as you have a newborn, your baby looks 10 years older all of a sudden. However, Hampton has reminded me countless times that he is still very much a baby. Some days, it is really challenging having 2 babies and I have to pray all day for grace and patience. Other days, they are both so precious and I’m thanking God all day for these two amazing blessings.
This little tee is so adorable for this summer. He has already worn it several times and it goes great with his yellow shorts from Old Navy. I have always loved this saying and the whole lemon theme is just so cute for summer!
I hope you all have a wonderful weekend! Don’t forget to check out Hey You Apparel on Etsy!
I love dressing patriotic. I’m proud of our country and very proud to be an american. I have always loved red. Why? Because growing up, my dance company and competition team wore red and black. I learned at a young age that red is the most intimidating color. We wore red costumes most of the time because my dance teacher was awesome. haha It is a very strong and bold color, so it’s fitting that it’s in our American Flag.
What I love more than dressing patriotic is dressing my kids up in red, white and blue! They make the cutest patriotic outfits for kids! I have loved going out and seeing all of our flag colors in all of our favorite shops. Here are some of my Memorial Day outfit picks for the whole family:
During my pregnancy with Hampton, I bought a few things I wish I hadn’t wasted money on. Although during your pregnancy, time seems to stand still and you feel like you’re pregnant forever, you are really only pregnant for 9 (or 10?) months. Only about 6 of those months will you actually need maternity clothes. Here is a list of maternity items that are a must have in my book and a few that were a waste of money:
What to splurge on:
Maternity jeans from The Loft. They have an amazing fit and I wore them throughout my entire pregnancy. They are really great quality and I even scored mine while they were on sale! Definitely watch for those sales. Jeans are a staple piece in my wardrobe. I wear them all the time, so I could not due without them.
Maternity leggings. I bought mine at Motherhood and love them! You can get away with wearing your regular leggings for most of your pregnancy, but I loved having the tummy panel in the maternity leggings so that they didn’t leave that awkward ripple across your stomach. Leggings are a pregnant woman’s BFF. Trust me.
GapFit Maternity capris were my go-to for workouts. Again, I could wear my normal workout clothes for most of the pregnancy, but towards the end, it was nice to have a pair that had a tummy panel. They were so much more supportive and comfortable.
Pink Blush Maternity: pretty much everything on this site. Their clothes are great because you can wear most of them even post-pregnancy, and I have been very thankful for that. They are also my go-to for special occasion pieces because they are so affordable compared to other maternity stores. My Easter dress was from there along with this tunic I wore on Valentine’s day.
What to save your money on:
Old Navy, while I absolutely love them for my non-pregnant body and for my kids, their maternity clothes never seemed to fit me right. I was pretty disappointed in their pants, especially. Maybe they fit other body types, but definitely did not work for me at all.
Maternity shirts. Save your money on these. I bought one when I was pregnant with Hampton and I do still wear it occasionally, but it is ribbed on the sides and therefore I will not be able to wear it post-pregnancy. I learned that the best way to save money is to buy a size up or wear tunic style tops. These are loose and flowy so they are perfect throughout your pregnancy as well as postpartum. This way, you don’t waste money on ribbed tops AND postpartum shirts.
My favorite postpartum piece so far:
My Jessica Simpson compression tank (similar here). It is breast-feeding friendly and holds your stomach in which is so nice right after baby. I wish I had bought another one. It is so comfortable and I have absolutely loved wearing it postpartum.
Check out my post on How To Have a Stylish Pregnancy!
I had been in search for the perfect blanket for our sweet girl. It was like fate when I stumbled upon The Buttercup Boutique on Etsy. I was about to order a cute minky dot blanket when she told me she was starting to make personalized baby blankets. She ended up designing one specially for my baby girl which I thought was the sweetest thing ever. She definitely goes above and beyond for her customers.
Needless to say, I’m kind of in love with this sweet blanket, and I think it’s safe to say that SR is, too. I packed it up in our hospital bag and she has enjoyed being all bundled up in it ever since then. I think this will be something she will have and treasure forever.
Check out The Buttercup Boutique on Facebook and Instagram!
What is something you gave your baby that is special to you?
This post is sponsored by Huggies wipes but all opinions are my own.
Confession: I have used baby wipes for years. Probably since I was a baby myself. I’m not sure that they were ever not in our home. Why? Because Kids Outgrow Diapers, Not Messes.* There are so many uses for wipes. Here are just a few that I currently use them for:
-My babies (obviously)
-Spilled tea and coffee
-Clean up dog messes
-Wipe my face after a workout
-Clean off the Car Seats
-Clean off the changing pad in the nursery
-Wipe of surfaces in our home
-Clean off the table
-Clean the highchair
–Cleaning peanut butter hands
–Playdate clean-ups
–Hand wipes on hiking trips
-Clean my Yoga mat
-Clean off grocery carts
‘-Clean pacifiers and baby toys
There are really so many more uses for them. I could go on forever on the ways I’ve used them over the years. I’m excited that Huggies has come out with new Triple Clean Layers wipes that are so efficient in cleaning whatever messes I face every day. And let me just tell you, there are a lot of them.
I recently purchased the Huggies Clutch n Clean for my diaper bag and I have absolutely loved it! It is so convenient…and cute. Because that is what really matters, right?
What are some crazy ways you have used wipes?
P.S. Want to know what happens when babies and pasta collide? Watch this adorable video!
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What are your plans this weekend?
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