Some of the activities I’ve been doing to keep the kiddos busy this summer!

It’s no secret that in the last few years, one of my favorite brands to shop for myself has been Abercrombie. I love their mix of masculine and feminine details, the quality of their clothing, and their prices! But what I haven’t yet shared is how much I love their kids' clothes!

Over the years we've had to come up with a few name lists, and while we've always had boys to name, we certainly expected to name a girl at some point. That point hasn't arrived, but you all loved our Ultimate List of Baby Boy Names post so much that I knew I needed to share one for girls.

Now that I've been through a few hospital stays, I think I have a pretty good idea of what I need for my stay and it would be a waste not to share it with you. Just like on any overnight or mini trip away, it's always tempting for me to over-pack, but I will try to at least keep this list down to the essentials.

I'm creeping up on that stage of life where I have bigger kiddos. I still have littles too, but the fact that I have bigger kids has changed my day-to-day life. I also work now, so things are busier than ever, but there was a time when things weren't so busy.

This week I've got my mom-hat on because it's that time of year—back to school. I've been in full mom mode as I've been cleaning out closets, buying school clothes, and giving back-to-school haircuts.

Today I thought I'd share five ways that I find time and ways to be productive, even though things are busy.

Today I'm partnering with Medela to share my top six tips for successful breastfeeding after you come home from the hospital and to help you get into sustainable nursing habits.

I often like to "try before I buy," so this staggered hem DIY tutorial was born. You too can make your old skinny jeans into fresh, new, staggered hem skinny jeans. And in just a few minutes, too!

I've had a love affair with ripped jeans for years. But every once and a while I'll come across a pair of distressed jeans that I LOVE, but the gaping holes just go too high up on the thigh. In today's tutorial I'll show you how I patch my overly distressed jeans in just a few steps- and with only two supplies!

Highlighting and contouring tips and tricks.

Sharing a dramatic, smokey eye that you can recreate for any upcoming night out or fun event.

Today I'm sharing a tutorial for my favorite way to style my hair since cutting it into a long pixie- curled with a flat iron.

With Valentine's Day this week, I have pink on my mind. I'm still not crushing on red, but pink- I'm loving. A few weeks back I made this Valentine's/ Spring wreath for my front door and since it happened- it had to be blogged. ;)

A few weeks back I spent a little stolen time browsing at Micheals. I had a giftcard to spend and wanted to get some Valentine's Day decor going. Of course no ideas came my way until I was in the shower the next day.

Ever since I discovered teeth whitening kits in high school I have been a little bit crazy about whitening my teeth. I'm no saint about it- I still drink plenty of Crystal Light and Diet Coke, but I do love white teeth!

I've been wanting to do a video tutorial for my loose curls for months now, and this weekend we finally made it happen.

I've tried before, but this year is the first time I've mastered sewing an infinity scarf. They really aren't very hard to sew - as long as you follow a tutorial! Because it's definitely scarf season, I thought I'd show you how I have made mine.

don't only look in the one section that is your typical size. You will miss so many items that are misplaced in the store or can be easily altered to fit you. The one section that this applies to the most is the skirt rack. Most skirts are easy to size down in just one straight stitch!

With short hair, sometimes the most you have to play with is the texture when it comes to trying new hair styles. I love wearing my hair straight and in curly waves, but lately I've been looking for a more summer beauty alternative.

It's funny how things can sometimes turn out differently than you expect. When I saw these Jessica Simpson blue suede peep toe wedges with rivet detailing on the shoe rack at the thrift store- I swear the heavens sang.

My Everyday Style post this week is lacking, but this one outfit is one that looks great again and again. This sweater is definitely my favorite this month.

You know I love a denim vest and that I have been wearing mine all Summer. Well my new vest obsession this fall is a cargo vest and guess where I got mine? I made it!

Today I turn 27 and since is IS my birthday, I think this post can be a little more about me. I'll share five things about myself that you may not know about me yet!