Friday Favorites- SUMMER MOMENTS

We made it to Friday friends!! This week went by pretty fast as I took Monday and Tuesday off from work. We started 1st grade and the response I got when I asked how it went was, "MOM! It was AWESOME! We didn't do any hard work and it was so fun!" Only my child.. =)

I thought I would share some of our FAVORITE Summer moments today as I'm linking up with Andrea at Momfessionals. 

New Summer program for Sophia and new child care for Saidey kicked off our Summer!

Playing in the sand at the beach was a FAVORITE 

Swimming was a FAVORITE this Summer 

Family time at Des Moines Moms Blog event was a FAVORITE

Farmer's Market and grilled cheese with bacon are FAVORITES 

Thelma's Treats is a FAVORITE

Celebrating 4th of July was a FAVORITE 

Yankee Doodle Pops is a FAVORITE tradition

And let's be honest- Italy was a FAVORITE 

You can see posts about our trip here, here, and here! 

Celebrating a special lady's SIXTH birthday was an absolute FAVORITE 

Let's Flamingle!

Selling our house was a FAVORITE (the rest of the process- not so much =) ) 

Visiting the zoo was so much fun! 

American Girl dolls have become a FAVORITE in our house! 

The IOWA STATE FAIR is always a FAVORITE (two times!) 

And finally, celebrating back to school was a FAVORITE moment!

Summer 2016 was sure good to us! We made so many good memories! But Fall- my favorite season- you can come any day now! =)

Happy Friday all! Enjoy the weekend! 

Friday Favorites

We made it to another Friday! I have missed the last several Favorite Friday link ups but I AM BACK! I am now free from all thoughts consumed by showings, negotiations and contracts. But of course, now comes all the packing. 

Anyway, as usual I am linking up with Momfessionals and sharing my favorite moments from this week! 

SOLD!
 Our house sold after being on the market for about 9 days. We had about a showing a day and I'm so glad that part is over. Before we sold, we found a home we really liked- it was three bedrooms, had a fenced in back yard and was in our school district. We decided to go for it and put in an offer with the contingency that ours would sell. They ended up accepting another offer without a contingency three days before our house sold. Talk about a huge letdown and disappointment.

But, once we accepted an offer, we really started house hunting. We fell in LOVE with a home on Sunday and we put in an offer on it that evening. By Monday evening, we had an accepted offer (after a little bit of an emotional roller coaster, but that's a story for a different day)! We are so excited and now that all the negotiations and stress are over, I just want to be moved in already! We close on both homes September 30th. We have a little over a month to pack and I'm already wanting to procrastinate. I wonder how long it would take to pack everything up?? Hmm, probably more than a few days! ;)

RED WHITE AND BLUE
We are LOVING watching the Olympics! It is a FAVORITE for sure! Can you say Michael Phelps and the women's gymnastics team!??! #finalfive

Jen Hatmaker's status updates about the Olympics.. are an absolute FAVORITE

This girl is my FAVORITE

Pinterest
I am always a Pinterest fan but when you are moving into a new home, I can't help but pine over all the pretty images of homes on Pinterest. Check out some of my home inspiration here!




Cat and Jack Clothing Line at Target
If you've been to the kid's section at Target, you probably saw the new line, Cat and Jack. I am in love, it's definitely a new FAVORITE! We might have possibly bought every single item...

Glennon Doyle Melton
I follow Glennon Doyle Melton and I can't wait to read her latest book, Love Warrior! This quote she posted is a FAVORITE

Love Grows best sign...
I've seen this sign a few times and here and there and it's a FAVORITE every time I see it. Let's just say that this sign will most be likely making into the new house...

Lace up flats

I scored these cute flats during the Nordstrom sale and they're a FAVORITE! They will transition wonderfully into the Fall months! I can't wait to wear with them cuffed jeans and a scarf!  I don't see the ones I have online but I linked a pair that are SUPER cute!

There you have it! Some of my favorite things right now! Hope y'all have a fabulous weekend! We're off to get back to school haircuts and run errands!

Happy FRIDAY! 

Friday Favorites- Work Day Essentials

Happy Friday all! Today, I want to share some of my favorite work day essentials. As a full time employee and mama of two, I'm always on the hunt for pieces that will be both work appropriate, mom appropriate and still be somewhat fashionable and fun. 

These are just a few of my go to, favorite items that I have found! Please comment below with your favorite pieces to wear to work that are also comfortable and mom friendly while still being fashionable! Keep in my mind my work's dress code is business casual. 

Old Navy Pixie Pants

These are my go to work pants. They are super cute and flattering. Easy to dress up or down too! 

And I can tuck them easily in tall boots! 

Flats

I recently bought two pairs, yes two, of these flats from Target. Super comfy and cute! And affordable and that's a winner in my book! 

Boots

I realize these boots are a little bit of a higher price point than some might prefer. I just got these and so I wanted to share my thoughts in case you were looking for a pair of boots and were able to swing the price. These are lighter in person than they are in the picture, more of a camel-y color, but I was ok with that. They are super buttery soft and so comfortable. Worth the price? I'd say probably yes overall but there are lots of other less pricier but just as cute ones out there. 

Handbag
I am a lover of a good handbag. You can never have too many. Tell that to my ever shrinking closet and wallet, though. Now, I don't have this one but it's definitely on the wish list. I think it looks like it is the perfect size for not only work but also to throw in some kid stuff when you're running errands. And it's reversible- so really, that's like 2 bags for the price of one?!

Tunic shirts

I've highlighted these shirts before here, but they're so good, I want to highlight them again. I love, love, love this style of shirt- Super comfy, no fuss no muss while still looking stylish?! I have this shirt and then a few others in a different brand from Stitch Fix that I love. 

Sweaters
 I'm a lover of all sweaters. Chunky, thin, neutral, pop of color- love them all. I really like thinner sweaters though, that I can layer either over a plaid shirt or under a vest. I linked a few from Old Navy that are on sale that I thought were cute.

J Crew Tippi Sweater- a little more expensive than what I am used to paying but I've heard over and over that these sweaters are soft and perfect for layers. And they come in every color between the sun.

I also found this at a much more reasonable price point! 


Old Navy:
Here, here and here 

Vest
I love J Crew's puffer vests. Perfect for layering and I can layer over a sweater and take it off once I get to work or put it on if it gets chilly in the office. It's still appropriate for work while being comfy too! I have this one in navy and really am tempted to get a few more colors.

Jewelry
If you've followed this blog, you've probably heard me mention Wrenn Jewelry. I love her pieces and have a never ending wish list of pieces I hope to own. They are simple with a little bit of sparkle. Perfect to throw on with a plain sweater and pants to dress it up a little.

Just a few items that are on my wish list:

You can find this bangle here

You can find these earrings here

So, there you have it- my favorite work essentials! What would you add? I'm always looking for fun ways to update my work wardrobe!


That's all for today- Happy Friday, have a great weekend! 

 FRIDAY has come, my friends!! Hallelujah! Today, I wanted to try something new and do a round up of my favorite moments/things from the week. So here goes!

ONE

How cute are these two?! And can you say, "TWINS?!" She get it from her daddy

TWO

We've been having seriously chilly and rainy weather here this week so a big bowl of this yummy soup was perfect!

THREE

Honest Co. Stain Spray

I don't think I've ever been so excited to see berry stains on Saidey's shirt so that I could try out a new product. I love Honest Company products and this one is no exception!

FOUR

I am so proud of this girl, I've seen her come out of her shell, and make some serious progress. We can't wait to see her continue to take on new challenges and progress even more this Summer!

FIVE

The Bachelorette- yes, much to the chagrin of Will, I sat down this Monday AND Tuesday to indulge in some shenanigans that is known as The Bachelorette. I told myself I wouldn't watch this season because I was NOT into the new twist but alas, I couldn't stay away and now, needless to say, I'm HOOKED. Well played, ABC, well played.

SIX

Stitch Fix- received my fourth fix and I'm keeping all items!

 So, there ya' have it- my top 6 moments/things from the week! What was the best part of YOUR week?! If you say FRIDAY, I'm with ya! :) Hope everyone has a fabulous Memorial Day weekend!

See ya on Monday and the challenge I'm going to take on for the month of June!