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Barbour Polarquilt Beadnell Review

Barbour Polarquilt Beadnell Jacket available at Orvis, Bloomingdales, Tuckernuck, Nordstrom and Backcountry / Madewell Roadtripper Skinny Jeans (Go down one size!) / Tuckernuck Teagan Top (I also have and love the Harlee Blouse, and it’s beautiful!) / Veja Sneakers available via Farfetch, Anthropologie, and Net-A-Porter / Radio Flyer Cruiser e-Bike / Girls’ Dachshund Sweatshirts / ChappyWrap Blanket / Kids’ Barbour Jackets (Olive here. Hooded here.) / Newer Floral Dresses / Girls’ Jack Rogers Sandals / Noodle’s Barbour Dog Harness

The Barbour Quilted Polarquilt Beadnell is my favorite Barbour jacket, and it’s about time that I reviewed it in full! Here’s why I love it:

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Target Home Decor Finds

Target Home Decor Finds

Whether you’re looking to refresh your living room, spruce up your backyard, or simply add a new throw pillow to your bedroom before summer, Target has got you covered. I love that I can always find incredible budget-friendly pieces that are great look-alikes to similar pieces retailing for double or triple the price, like this Burled Wood Console Table or this Upholstered Swivel Armchair. So I picked out some of my favorite new Target home decor finds that are sure to elevate any space.

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Button-Back Linen Top

Lucy taking a photo of Mitch because he’s taking a photo of us. ;)

Linen Button-Back Top (Comes in so many different colors!) / Ecru Demi-Boot Jeans / Sandals / $23 Amazon Packable Sun Hat / Amazon Bag / Lucy’s Dress and Sandals / Noodle’s Harness

A tad off-topic, but I can’t wait to share my little DIY mudroom facelift with you. It’s all I can think about. 😆 We have an extremely small “mudroom,” which is really just an entryway with a deep coat closet, off the back of the house. And while we feel very lucky to have a spot to kick off our shoes, the space isn’t very functional, and we’ve actually suffered a couple of falls because there just isn’t enough room for both girls to safely unload their stuff at the same time.

So this past week, I got inspired and Mitch and I ripped most of it out, including the shelving, closet doors, granite ledges, and tile baseboards. What a rush, haha! (But seriously.) Our plan is to install a bench and hooks in the closet so the girls can safely take off their shoes and hang up their backpacks. And to spruce the place up a bit, we’re putting down new floors and putting up wood wall paneling (among a few other updates).

I’m fully aware that this is going to be a slow-moving project, as we’re learning as we go. But so far so good, and we’re thrilled about how much money we’re going to save since we’re doing it ourselves! As a homeowner, I also just want to have some of these skills. It’s time. ;)

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Amazon Fashion Finds

Amazon Fashion Finds

I wanted to round up some of my latest Amazon fashion finds. I love finding quality staples for less on Amazon, like these timeless leather slide sandals that are under $35, or these sunglasses that are just as good as my favorite pair of Ray-Bans, except they’re under $15! I update my Amazon storefront weekly, so take a look there for more of my favorites.

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Tuckernuck Navy Stripe Kerry Cardigan

Tuckernuck Striped Cardigan (This very similar crewneck sweater is great, too.) / Hudson Barbara Jeans (So soft! Updated with a raw hem.) / The Softest Ballet Flats (An investment, but so worth it. Ridiculously easy on the feet, and the straps prevents your heel from slipping out. TTS.) / Favorite J.Crew T-Shirt / Naghedi Large St. Barth’s Tote / Sunglasses / Diamond Bar Necklace

After quite the depressing stretch, I’m re-inspired to put a little effort into my outfits. 😜 Come March and April in Chicago, I’m so beaten down by the winter it’s hard to find the motivation. “Whatever’s clean and cozy,” is usually my motto. But welcome, May!

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Spring Dresses Under $150

Spring Dresses Under $150

As soon as the weather gets warm, I pretty much live in dresses. They’re easy outfits, comfortable, and always make you look polished and put-together. But, on the other hand, finding spring dresses under $150 that you’ll want to wear on repeat can be a challenge. So I’ve rounded up my favorite spring dress finds, from breezy sundresses to chic midi dresses. And best of all, they’re all under $150.

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How We Avoid Over-Scheduling Our Calendar

Chappy Wrap Blanket / J.Crew Demi-Boot Jeans / J.Crew Striped Boatneck Tee / Veja Sneakers via Anthropologie, Farfetch or Net-A-Porter / Hello Kitty Tee / Jack Rogers Sandals / Radio Flyer Cruiser e-Bike / Mitch’s Radio Flyer e-BikeHelmet / Noodle’s Harness, Carrier, Leash and Dog Bowl

We took a prolonged break from weekend sports practices so we can have days like THIS. ^

Lately Mitch and I about how a packed calendar impacts our family life. Whenever it happens, it’s born out of good intentions: to explore interests, to spend time with friends and family, to experience the city, to have adventures, to live a fulfilling life. And to be fair, when we make these plans, we typically have nothing else on the calendar, and they truly seem like great ideas!