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Shoe Review: Zen Moment Sneaker
One of the IT colors this spring is a pretty shade of blue! So when I found this Zen Moment Earth sneaker in blue, I fell in love. (True color is called Blue Denim). Luckily for me, Earth Shoes gifted me this pair so I’m here to tell you allll the details! Mom life is sneaker life. Well, stay at home mom life, that is…. And since that’s been my life for 5 years, I’ve hunted around for the cutest shoes that pull their weight in both style and comfort. Because I’m too old to buy cheap shoes that hurt my feet. (That’s what my 20’s were for…) And I…
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Shoe Review: Dansko Hatty Sneaker
It’s another comfy shoe review coming back at you! I did a video review on my Instagram last week, but in case you don’t follow me over there, I’m bringing it to my blog! White sneakers are all the rage this spring. Probably because they go with everything: jeans, shorts, rompers, dresses, and workout clothing! Most of the shoe brands out there have soles that are as flat as a pancake and will leave your feet, legs, and back screaming in pain after standing on your feet for an hour at Costco. (Because let’s be real here, that’s essentially mom life. Costco plus Target, Sprouts, the playground, etc.) All of…
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Carrie
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Leather Ankle Bootie with Arch Support
To kick off another shoe review, I found this perfect, neutral ankle bootie that is just about perfect! How so? Read on.. Leather: First off, the outer and inner lining are leather. Nice, buttery soft leather. Stacked heel: There is enough of a heel that it’s not a flat boot, but not enough heel to make walking around all day uncomfortable. All weather: They are waterproof! So that means you can wear them in the rain or snow and they will still look nice and keep your feet warm! Support: They have good arch support! There is a removable Dansko insole, and dansko insoles have good support in general. Your…
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The only denim worth spending money on
I am a diehard Madewell fan. Their jeans are quite possibly the best jeans ever invented. One of the reasons is that they come in multiple rises: 9″, 10″, or even 11″. I prefer the 10″ because they suck in my tummy and keep everything in place. Winner! They also mold to my body, I never have to tug on the waist, they don’t sag or stretch out, they make my butt look great. (Aren’t those everyone’s requirements??) I could stop there, but another great thing about madewell is that they come out with new styles and colors all the time! They aren’t dirt cheap, but they aren’t so ridiculously…
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Get Your (white) Kicks On!
I’ve been loving my white velcro sneakers because they’re comfy, cute, and fun to wear! And….as I strolled my way through the Nordstroms shoe department, I was blinded by not only 1, but 2 entire shoe areas that were solely dedicated to all white, leather sneakers! Hello Spring style (despite it being January…) While I love mine because they have some cute gold detailing and seem to avoid dirt pretty easily, they are from last season and currently only available here. So I hunted around for a few other good options, and here you go! Or this cute white shoe with silver accents and good arch support! If you are…
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5 Tips for creating a cute “Mom Wardobe” (& finding your mama mojo!)
Sometimes as moms we lose our style. We have babies, we gain weight, we lose weight, we have no time to shop for new clothes, much less wash and fold them. I certainly felt this way when I had two kids under 2 years old! But what I wish I’d known then, I know now. Just as our lives change with kids, our wardrobes need to change too! Maybe you used to work and most of your clothing is work clothing. Or maybe you had tons of workout clothing and now the only fitness your doing is racing upstairs to grab a diaper and extra burp cloths. Whatever it may…
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Pass on scratchy wool, and invest in some oh so soft cashmere sweaters!
Cashmere is not only soft and luxurious, it’s currently in your price range. I refuse to buy itchy wool because it is exactly that – itchy. Instead, I wait until one specific store marks down all their cashmere to at least 60% off and then I typically buy a new sweater each year. Usually the sale is the day after Christmas, but this year the sales are starting now. YAY!! Even if you think that cashmere is difficult to maintain, think of it like this….It will last – much longer than cheap, synthetic sweaters. It is incredibly warm and soft. It will make you feel like a million dollars! So…
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The Everyday Fitness Routine!
Fitness is part of my daily routine. Not a huge kickass workout, just moving and staying healthy. Because life with kids is constantly changing, so is the way I work out. I use the term “work out” loosely, because it means different things to different people. For me, working out means getting exercise….that might be a bike ride with my kids, pushing them to school in the double stroller, or swimming laps. OR, or even just cleaning my house and running up and down the stairs 15 times! Pre-divorce, when my kids were 3 and under, I was mostly walking. Once I split from my husband, I had two pockets…
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Run, don’t walk! Brooks Ghost 12 Running Shoes
Style is a priority for me. But comfort is, too. One without the other is like bread without butter…..No, thank you!! If you are new to my blog, the short story is that I have incredibly high arches that needed custom orthotics this year. Helloooo 35! Ha. Seriously. So high arches call for a quality shoe to exercise in. Actually, any foot requires a quality shoe to exercise in….So take note, because I’m here to help! My brother and sister in law started running together a few years ago and swore by Brooks running shoes. They were regulars at their local running store and learned that Brooks Ghost was the…
