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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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Important Tips to Help Keep Kids Safe Around Water

August 19, 2020

With summer in full swing, pools and beaches are great spots to hang out (socially distanced, of course), enjoy the summer and keep the kids busy since so many other attractions are closed or not ideal during this pandemic. Not only are the actual swimming skills important, but so is being comfortable and safe around water. As a mama, I’ve become hyper aware of all things safety in regards to the water, because you can never be too careful.Once a week, every week, Bryce goes to Goldfish Swim Read More

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Our New Favorite Place for Swim Lessons

March 13, 2020

As a child I was lucky to grow up with a pool in our backyard and the Indiana Dunes with Lake Michigan a few minute away. During the summers, I always remember being in the pool or at the beach with friends. My mom also enrolled me in swimming lessons. She knew that learning to swim was both fun and important, especially with a pool steps away from our house. Now that I am a Mom, I want to be sure my kids are not only safe around water, but also have good swimming skills. In the past, Bryce has 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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    • 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. Whether it’s an after school snack, road trip supply, Netflix/sports accompaniment, family movie night or just a little pick-me-up, I’ve got ya covered with options that you won’t feel guilty about later since these snacks are all comprised of a simple, clean ingredients. Read about them at the-style-files.com. #linkinprofile #ad #momsmeet #lovecorn @momsmeet @lovecorn_snacks
    • 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. So I put together three practical yet stylish outfits featuring some tried and true clothing favorites from @everlane, a brand I love for quality, ethically made items.
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