bybmg: 2019
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!



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I went to my friend's favorite things party, and I took a couple of my favorite things this year. I have purchased these make up brushes on multiple occasions from Amazon this year, and these keychain bangles are my new best friend for keeping track of my keys! if you don't know how a favorite things party works, read more about it here.

Today I wanted to round up a few things I have been wearing (or will be wearing soon)! As it gets colder out and darker earlier, it's more difficult to capture photos of my outfits!

This post contains gifted items and commissioned links.

Also, you can get a 15% discount at Shein when you use my code Q4bybmgblog!


Dress: c/o Shein
Leggings: Target
Boots: old
Clutch: old
Necklace: old

This is actually a preview of what I plan to wear on Christmas Eve! This adorable dress is c/o Shein and I love the pleats! I paired it with faux leather leggings for warmth and some shimmer!

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

Today I thought instead of sharing highlights from this week, I would round up some Christmas posts from the past that might be fun to give you some ideas for the week and a half ahead before the big day.


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DIY Felt Christmas Trees



It's fun to round up things at the end of the year, and today I'm rounding up my favorite purchases from Amazon this year! 
I can't believe it's almost the end of the year! Today I'm linking up with 10 on the 10th to share my top ten favorite pictures from 2019. These are in almost chronological order (not by favorite).

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I just love this photo! We had so. much. snow last winter and this was a day we could get out in it and play!
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!



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Henry had his fourth grade concert. It was so fun to see him perform and they even did some songs playing a recorder! They also display some of their art at the concert, so that's why he is holding an art piece!



I made many more purchases on Amazon this month because ya know, Christmas is coming up! But I don't have them all shown here because some are gifts for people who may read this blog!
I've been sharing my Shein looks with you over the past few years, and I am excited to share some more with you today to celebrate their Cyber Monday Sale! I enjoy Shein for trendy, affordable pieces! Here are a few recent items I was gifted from their site to share with you! 



I've seen these popcorn sweaters everywhere, and I love the detail! This cream one is great for fall, winter, or spring and there are so many colors and patterns you could wear it with!

This post contains commissioned links 


I have been using The Beachwaver for over a year. It is my favorite hair tool by far! Here's a video of how I use it!



Also, they are having a Black Friday Sale and through me you get early access! Just go here and use code BLACKFRIDAY30 to get an additional 30% off their whole site! I own the S1 and S1.25 and love both sizes. They also have an amazing Dry Shampoo! And don't forget to check out the Half Up and Wrap Up! Check out this video to see how I use the half up!


Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This post contains commissioned links.

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Who got Disney +? We get a year free with our Verizon plan! So far the boys have watched Wall-E which is one of our favorites, but I hope to snuggles in and watch more soon!




Today I'm sharing a look I posted to my YouTube a while back. It's an easy fall eye look that anyone can do!
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

Last week things got a little busy, so this week I'm sharing highlights of the past two weeks!

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Russ and I went to a Halloween party with friends the Saturday after Halloween. We pulled out our plaid and went as lumberjacks!

I feel like it's been forever since I did a round up of what I've been wearing. The seasons have definitely transitioned!  Goodbye are the days of short sleeves and sandals! Hello sweaters and ankle boots! 

This post contains some gifted items and commissioned links.

You probably see I share a lot of Shein items. They are one of the companies I work with on a regular basis. People ask me about it since their clothes are so affordable. I enjoy what I get from them. I just always read the reviews and measurements carefully before I chose items so I can make sure it will work for me. You can use code Q4BYBMGBLOG to get 15% off their entire site.

This top was gifted to me by Alex and Abby. Opinions are all my own.

I love items that can be versatile! When I was browsing Alex and Abby's website, I was intrigued by this Essence Long Sleeved Wrap! Check out the different ways you can wear it!


You can wear it as a wrap which works for a layering piece or just as its own top!


Snap it to have a tunic or cover up!


Wear it open for a cardigan look!


How does it work? Snaps! It was snaps in different places to attach it and make different looks! I am just showing you three ways you can wear it, but there are more. Check out the style card for all the possibilities!


And changing it up is so easy! This top comes in four different colors and  would be great for so many different occasions from athleisure to casual to dressy!

 Which way is your favorite!

You can use my code BGoerendNov19 for a discount on Alex and Abby's' entire site!

Check out my previous Alex and Abby post here.



Want a super easy holiday place setting that the kids can help with? Check out my creation over on Des Moines Moms Blog!

Also, if you want to link up with High Five For Friday, click here



Can you believe it is November? I didn't buy a ton on Amazon this month, but I know with the holidays coming that may be different in the coming months!
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This post contains commissioned links and gifted items.


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I shared this organization tip on my Instagram story and I got so much positive feedback about it! I have a shoe organizer on the inside of our coat closet door and in it, I put all our winter hats, gloves and scarves! It's so handy! I have a row for each of us plus an extra row of randoms on the bottom. I snagged this one from Amazon and it has worked well!

Hey all! I'm coming at ya a day late because of conferences this week AND our link up code isn't working, so there is no link up this week. Nonetheless, I had to share some fun we had this week!

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We got to check out the new Urban Air last Friday. It was such a blast. We were there for almost 3 hours!  Lots of jumping and climbing!


I'm over at Des Moines Moms Blog sharing in their Stork Series about Wesley's birth. It's one that definitely didn't go as we expected! Check it out here.
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

You guys, I am like on fumes this week! So much to catch up on and so much I want to do, but there aren't enough hours in my days! So I can't tell you about my whole week because all my photos won't upload, but I can tell you that I had an amazing time in Tulsa last weekend!


I went to the SeneGence Leaders Conference for my business! And I wore my amazing jacket c/o Fusion Boutique! Use code BYBMG for a discount through the end of October!


While there I learned how to break a board with my hand. Like HI-YA ninja style! It was so cool! Also I worked on breaking through some mental barriers!

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!



Clothing trends come and go, and I love that there are places you can buy cute, trendy items for a really affordable price! Shein has been a go-to online shop of mine for a while now, and today I have a couple favorite trendy pieces I wanted to show you!

This post contains gifted items.


Peplum tops have been in for a while now, but I know not everyone thinks they can pull it off! Well I'm tell you that you can, but if you're unsure, snag one from Shein! I got this blue floral top and I just love the color. It also has cute tie sleeve details and it's just $12!

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This post contains commissioned links and gifted items.

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Last week was homecoming week at our school and my building had a tailgate. The boys had a blast. I mean what's not to like about free cotton candy and inflateables?!



Can you even believe it is October?! Today I'm rounding up my Amazon purchases from September, and a couple are in preparation for the coming months!

This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through the links.

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This post contains affiliate links.

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Last Friday night I got to spend a night out on a farm! It sounds totally Iowa, but it was so cool to learn about agriculture in our state! We got to see how they work with their beef cattle and see their fields and crops! It was super cool! 
This post is in collaboration with Alex + Abby. All opinions are my own.

So a month or so ago, a friend texted me asking if I would run a 5k with her in October. If you know me, you know I am NOT a running. Some people can go out and run a 5k without thinking about it. I could barely run two minutes straight without a struggle. Many years ago I tried out the Couch to 5K running plan and failed miserably, but this time I figured I could give it a try again. I have an accountability partner. I have an end goal. And I really wanted to do it.


When I run, I HAVE to wear leggings. I like the compression feeling and support on my legs and I love that there's no bunching between my legs. These are the Advantage Capri Leggings from Alex + Abby. and I love the thickness of the fabric, the quality of the seams, and that they have a zipped pocket on the back waist to hold things you don't want to fall out while you run like keys or a card. I got plain black, but they also come in some fun options with contrast stitching and different colors.

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

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Russ and I had a short little date on Saturday night! We went to a ceviche bar and snagged some ice cream sandwiches after. We also found a fun purple wall to snap an outfit photo at!





Have you tried faux leather leggings? I'm styling them casually for you today!

Today I'm sharing two ways to style this versatile peplum striped top!
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

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Our neighbor a couple houses down have two sons who are out of college. This past weekend one of the sons brought over three huge boxes of old toys for our boys to have. It felt like it was the scene from the end of Toy Story 3! Calvin is obsessed with Transformers lately, and they gave us a ton of those!

Hey there! I'm over at Des Moines Moms Blog sharing some fall fashion finds from Amazon! Go check it out here!
Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Whitney and Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This post contains affiliate links which means I may make a small commission at no additional cost to you if you purchase through the links.

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The boys went camping Friday night. I went to the site, helped set up, stayed for a hot dog, then went home to our house! They had a blast and I got a little camping taste and some rest! A win-win in my  book!







Summer got busy with all our travels, so I missed out posting my July Amazon Finds, so today I'm sharing both July and August's purchases!

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Whitney and Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

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Last Friday was the first day of school. The boys were excited to start off the year and everyone's transition this week has been going pretty well! Cal has had some rough drop offs, but I really don't blame him for missing us! 

Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Whitney and Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

This week has been pretty quiet but also busy because we had teacher work days and today is the first day of school! Today I'm sharing one of my back to school outfits and next week I will have first day pictures to share!




Top: c/o Shein
Necklace: Kendra Scott (similar)
Pants: c/o Shein
Shoes: American Eagle (similar)

Back to school shopping can be fun. It can also be stressful. I do a lot of shopping for myself and our boys online! As you all know, I love Shein, and they're having a Back to School Sale! I love how affordable their pieces are, and it was so fun picking out some new pretty things to feel special for back to school. Use code BTS62 for 15% off any purchase through September 30.

I'm a sucker for scallop details and the color blush, so when I saw this top, I knew it was perfect! The neckline is a pretty scallop detail and the sleeves have a pretty ruffle. I have shared fun paperbag gathered topped pants before, and so when I saw these olive ones, I knew they would be great with this top as well as other fall looks.


I hope you had a great week!


Happy Friday! Della at Della Devoted, Whitney at Polka Dotty Place, Whitney and Come Home for Comfort, Tif at Bright on a Budget, and I want to welcome you to High Five for Friday! Each week we share the best parts of the week and hope you'll join us! Remember you can link up your highlights post or up to THREE of your favorite posts from this past week!

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I spent the weekend away with some friends! I really didn't take many pictures, so I don't have much to share, but it was really fun!


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We biked to Tropical Sno for one of our last end of summer celebrations!
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