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Loving Lately (April 2021)

April 7, 2021

Hello friends! I don't know about you, but I am in disbelief that it's April. Spring break and Easter flew by, and we are officially in spring mode over here. Wanted to pop in and share some of my favorites lately...Wearing: Spring styleWith the temps getting to be more spring like these days, I am transitioning my wardrobe accordingly. This link stitch sweater is lightweight yet still weather appropriate. I pair it with simple jewelry like studs or a chain necklace, joggers or jeans and my Read More

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For the Picky Kids and Toddlers: Smoothies & Muffin Pan Lunches

March 11, 2021

For those of you with a picky eater (or simply looking for ways to mix things up when it comes to mealtimes), this one is for you! Blake is at the age where he is getting picky. I remember Bryce going through the phase, and it was always a struggle to find ways to load up on nutritious options and not be fueled entirely by chips, other snacks and sweet treats. I always thought it was silly when moms talked about sneaking in extra nutrition for their kids. But now that I’m a mom, I get it! I have Read More

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Best in Class: March 2021

March 5, 2021

Sharing some of my favorites lately, from what I'm reading, to local finds, parenting hacks and more! 1. Parenting HackWe officially transitioned the bed rails from Bryce to Blake's bed, but Bryce still needed something to help him not roll out of bed (it happens to him from time to time when he sleeps). Not sure where I saw this hack originally, but it's a no brainer! Just buy two pool noodles and put them under the fitted sheet on the edges of the bed! Easy, cheap and works so well! (And Read More

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Local Small Businesses You Should Support

February 15, 2021

Supporting small businesses is more important than ever these days, and I try to make a point to shop local whenever I can.If you live in SE Wisconsin or Northern Lake County, this post is for you! I've rounded up some of my favorite local small businesses that I love-- from beauty, food & drink, kid friendly to fitness and clothing. I've got ya covered!*Note that some of these places might have limited hours or offerings due to COVID-19.Salt Salon and Spa // Antioch, IL (Beauty)My go to Read More

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My Favorite Salty, Savory and Sweet Snacks I Keep Stocked

February 8, 2021

*I received this product for free from Moms Meet to use and post my honest opinions. Compensation for this post was provided and this page may contain affiliate links. I'm sure you can relate...for those of you working from home/quarantining, you can't resist the gravitational pull of the kitchen for a snack, am I right?! I'm sharing a roundup of some of my favorite snacks that span salty, savory and sweet that I like to keep stocked in my pantry or fridge.Whether it's an after school snack, Read More

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What I Love About Peloton

February 1, 2021

It's no secret that my love of Peloton runs deep. I remember hearing about it and immediately became interested (and no wonder-- back in college, when T and I were dating, and LONG before Peloton came to market, we entered a business plan competition and came up with a product concept VERY similar to this believe it or not!)We ended up purchasing the bike almost 2.5 years ago, right after Blake was born. And I've been on a 138 week streak ever since. I can honestly say it's been the best Read More

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Three Mom Life Outfits with Everlane

January 19, 2021

Over the last five+ years of being a mom, my style has evolved quite a bit. Gone are the days of being dressed for the office every day. Now my work-from-home life meets stay-at-home mom life requires what I wear to be both comfortable and practical without sacrificing style. I still love getting myself put together for the day, even if that means a day of working at home, running errands and playing outside. I put together three practical yet stylish outfits featuring some tried and true Read More

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Whole 30: What I Buy at Aldi and Costco / Meal Plan Ideas

January 12, 2021

My husband and I are doing Whole 30 and are currently on day 12 (we started on January 1st.) That said, I’m sitting down to sketch out our family’s meal plan for the week and wanted to share our weekly hauls at Aldi and Costco over the past couple weeks. Each week, I tend to prefer shopping at Aldi both for it’s prices as well as proximity. Additionally, I stop at Costco about every two weeks to stock up on other items we need in bulk.Above is what I got for a typical week at Aldi! (Keep in Read More

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I'm Valerie: full-time mama and wife, part-time corporate gal. Based in the Chicago burbs. Loves coffee, a good workout and chocolate. Aspiring minimalist. I’m in the midst of finding my style– from fashion & fitness to healthy living to motherhood and beyond!

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