White Tank & Ripped Jeans (Now & Later)

White Tank & Ripped Jeans (Now & Later)

Can you believe tomorrow we’ll be in September?!  School’s back in session and it feels like Fall should be on the horizon, but in Houston, we’ve got a good two months before we get any relief from the heat.  It’s not as bad lately as it was, but still in the low 90s & high 80s.  What’s terrible lately is our mosquitos! They won’t quit and my bites are always the size of nickels!  🙁 But even though it still feels like summer over here, if you’re like me, you’re already itching to wear some of your fall wardrobe!I have a fun Now &

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6 Months Body After Baby Update | 40-Day Fitness Challenge

6 Months Body After Baby Update | 40-Day Fitness Challenge

Back to Monday friends!  How was your weekend? We had a big one!  On Friday afternoon, we had an after school play date and Jordan got her ‘first kiss’!  If that isn’t the sweetest thing ever, I don’t know what is!  Friday night we celebrated my baby brother’s engagement with all our immediate family (there’s gonna be a March wedding!!!), then a birthday party on Saturday morning for one of the cutest and sassiest 4 year olds I know, and finally a couples’ date night with our wonderful friends (hi Ali-Shaun if you’re reading this!) on Saturday night,

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Weekend Steals & Style Spotlight : Cold Shoulder

Weekend Steals & Style Spotlight : Cold Shoulder

Yippee for Friday!!  Do you have any fun plans?!  We have a jam packed weekend with two birthday parties and a couples date on Saturday night.  It’s Houston Restaurant Weeks now until Labor Day, and we’ll be going to Cinq at La Colombe d’Or, which I’m super excited about, especially since I’ve never been.  And, it will be my first ‘cheat’ meal in a week and I’ve earned it!  On Monday, I’ll bring you a fitness update and share what I’ve been doing to get in shape (lose fat/build muscle), which is a tricky combo to do at the same time,

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5 Ways to Wear Your Plaid Button Down Shirt

5 Ways to Wear Your Plaid Button Down Shirt

Rise and shine friends!  I’m up early (before everyone for a change!) to get some things accomplished while the house is quiet.  This is actually nice and so peaceful to drink my coffee in silence before the day gets buzzing. I mentioned Monday that I’ve gotten serious about getting back in shape and I’m on Day 5 of a 40-Day Challenge/Mini Cut (more on Snapchat @honeywerehome) and so far so good!  I read all of your comments about how you are interested in my meal plan and workouts, etc. so I’m glad that we can be on this fitness journey together.

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Back to School Routine

Back to School Routine

Is today your kids’ first day back to school?  If so, I’m sending you hugs and congratulations for making it through the summer with everyone in tact!  I might have squealed the tires out the driveway on our first day back, but maybe you have more restraint. 😉  Our son went back early, so we’re already on Week 3 and Labor Day weekend is on the horizon.Since I’m all about routines to keep our mornings running on the smoother side, I’m sharing how our weekday mornings look around here now with a first grader and six month old!  Gah! Can you believe Jordan is six months old already?!

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Weekend Casual

Weekend Casual

You guys seriously rock.  I was feeling so down about my hair when I first got it done and I was sure you’d be all, “poor girl” but you were anything but and totally lifted my spirits.  I was honestly surprised to hear so many of you say you actually prefer my hair darker!  Lots of you said it was classier and made me look younger. #Illtakeit! 

Of course, I know hair is a true first world problem and there are much bigger concerns in the world. But I do appreciate you taking the time to comment and give me your thumbs up,

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Brunetteish

Brunetteish

Gah! Why does hair have to be such a drama??!?!  It’s been almost a week since I screwed up my hair got lowlights and I still haven’t gotten used to it yet.  It has already faded/washed out some with lots of shampooing (even liquid dish soap!), but until I can get it ‘fixed’ I’m just living with it.  And I can’t even look at my profile picture on the top right of my blog or I’ll cry!  #passthetissues On the bright side, my roots are no longer a problem! And my hair looks more like Jordan’s, which makes me smile.

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Calendared to the End of the Year

Calendared to the End of the Year

When school started last week, we did great with getting off on the right foot.  I was excited and proud (and frankly a little shocked) that James remembered how to get himself ready for school.  He’s doing great and actually enjoying doing his homework (probably because it’s math on the computer, so it’s like a game- they’re smart these days!) but all the little reminders about dates, school projects, doctors appointments, holidays, conferences, and we haven’t even gotten the sports’ schedules yet – was making me feel super anxious!  When all those things start swimming in my head,

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Happy Monday!

Happy Monday!

Good Monday morning, friends!  If last week was the ultimate back-to-school productivity week, then Sunday was the super lazy, watch Flipping Out marathon for hours and get nothing done day. We had friends over on Saturday night, which was so fun and really convenient for us since we could just put Jordan to bed and still party with our friends.  I’m surprised she slept through 7 rowdy kids playing in the nearby playroom, but she did.  I just turned up the sound machine app and she was all good!

But, needless to say, this mama isn’t used to drinking wine and it totally kicked my butt the next day!

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Back to School for Grown Ups

Back to School for Grown Ups

Before school started this year, my son was all, “I don’t want to go back, school is boring!”  but now that he’s back with his friends, he’s loving it and said he couldn’t wait to go back!  Yesterday, he woke up before his alarm!  We’ll see how long that lasts!  The excitement of back to school isn’t just for kids, though!  I’m loving it for us grown-ups too.  I spent all my money during the Nordstrom sale, but that didn’t stop me from browsing for more you! 😉

 


sunnies | pencils | planner | cardigan
tee | mug | tote | watch | booties | nail polish 

sunnies |  I’m in love with my Nsale sunnies,

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Paint Colors in Our Home 2016

Paint Colors in Our Home 2016

Hi friends!  We’ve been knee deep in back-to-school preparations over here and I’m sending my son off to his first day of 1st grade today!  #whendidhegetsobig?! Even though it’s always bittersweet seeing summer come to an end, I’m actually ready for school to start this year and that’s a first!  I may or may not have been counting down these last couple of days like Christmas was coming!  Come this afternoon, I might be changing my tune and all sappy missing my boy, but right now, I’m all #yayforschool!  We’ll see if “my kid gets himself ready for school by himself without me nagging”

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Weekend Steals | Last Chance Must Haves (Still in …

Weekend Steals | Last Chance Must Haves (Still in Stock)

And all good things must come to an end, but not before one.last.look at the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale before the prices go up on Monday! I feel like so much stuff sold out early this year that I’ve learned my lesson for next year, but there are still lots of goodies still in stock. 

If you’re want to partake of the sale, but are wondering what’s currently available that you should pick up now, my Top 5 Must Haves are: these jeans, these OTK boots, this crossbody bag, this necklace (in gold),

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Nordstrom Sale | Activewear

Nordstrom Sale | Activewear

What kind of a fitness and fashion enthusiast would I be if I didn’t check out the athletic wear during Nordstrom’s Anniversary sale?!  I’m a particular fan of Zella because of the tried and true quality, but also because it’s cute! #ofcourse #priorities! I’ve been slacking on my running and workouts lately, and I keep telling myself I’ll pick it back up when school starts, so y’all hold me to that PLEASE!!  We should all commit together and do some kind of fitness challenge (not a bikini contest!) and encourage each other.  I feel like I need the motivation lately!I’m always on the hunt for the perfect running shorts and I found a new pair I’m crazy for –

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Popular Posts of 2016 | Home Decor & Organization

Popular Posts of 2016 | Home Decor & Organization

This last full week before school starts has me vacillating between I’m so ready for school to start and get back to some semblancy of law and order again!! and Noooo, it’s not long enough and I’m gonna miss James soooo much when he’s gone all day! Can you believe we start back so soon?  Most schools in Houston start around August 22, but we start on the 10th!

Until school starts, I’m not beginning any new projects, just recapping some of the most popular posts of 2016 so far.  After all, there’s still 5 more months to go and a list a mile long of things I still want to accomplish before the year ends.

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