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We used to not go out to eat a lot as a family. It can be expensive and with behaviors, honestly it's easier to eat at home! But, since we started attending a new church, service and Sunday School goes later, so we really have to go out to each to get lunch in before nap time! Though we didn't realize we were doing it, we have been really teaching our kids a lot of manners and etiquette when eating out. Also, because they have this ownership, they seem to behave better when we've gone out to eat. Multiple times out to eat we get compliments on how well our boy behave.

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Ever since I was in high school having nice nails was important to me. Whether it was getting a manicure, doing my nails at home, or something in between, I like to have nice nails! Having longer nails and motherhood don't always mix, though.

Happy Wednesday! It's time for another Stitch Fix review! For my latest fix I requested summer pieces that could be worn with a bra, specifically rompers because I love a good romper and it's a one and done outfit!

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If you aren't familiar with Stitch Fix, you pay a $20 styling fee, then a stylist selects five items based on your style profile and any notes you leave with requests for things you'd like.

Here's what was in my box:

In this fix I requested rompers that could be worn with a bra. This one was spot on, but I already have a SUPER similar romper in gray and black, so keeping this one didn't make sense. Had it been a different color, it would have been a keeper!

This romper was cute, but with the halter, It can't be worn with a normal bra. I don't love halters. The fabric on this one was so comfy and had it been a normal sleeveless top, It would have been a keeper.

This jumpsuit was so cute, but it was a little tight in the torso. I felt like it would not be comfortable. It also wasn't very easy to get in and out of because it didn't have a lot of stretch. If it would have been a little longer in the torso, I probably would have kept it. I love the dark background with floral.

When I first peeked at my box, I didn't think this would be the keeper, but it was. I love the pattern mix, it pairs well with these red shorts, and I could see myself wearing it with jean or jean shorts, too!

I was happy that my stylist stuck with my request for thick straps. This top was super cute, but I wasn't a huge fan of the ruffle going below the arm. The price was great, but I thought the other top was more up my alley for summer.

All in all, it was a pretty good fix. Have you tried Stitch Fix yet? If you want to try Stitch Fix for free, use this link to get your first styling fee waived!

I'm not a Pinterest Mom by any means, more of an Amazon Prime Mom, but I do love to make the cakes for my boys' birthdays. Sometimes it's cupcakes and sometimes its a full out cake. For Calvin's birthday last week, I went to Pinterest to get some inspiration for a monster truck cake, and then I put my own spin on it.

I took a Wilton Cake Decorating Class at my local Michael's Store back in 2011 and the things I've learned have come in handy so many times.

Today I wanted to walk you though how I made Calvin's cake! I realize the lighting isn't fabulous, but there's only so much you can do when your'e working on a cake at 9:00 at night.

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Minivan moms unite! I joined the minivan club in November, and I will admit that I am happy I did. At first I was anti minivan, but once you get so many door dings and your child has to climb in the back of the SUV to get to the third row, it was time. We purchased our van used, and it's older (2008), but I am pretty sure it has everything a van could have had in 2008. I love it. It will get lots of miles on it this summer with our travels.

For me, getting a Stitch Fix is a treat. If you aren't familiar with Stitch Fix, you pay a $20 styling fee, then a stylist selects items based on your style profile and any notes you leave with requests for things you'd like. With my birthday coming up, I decided to schedule a fix. In the notes to my stylist, I said I would like a vest (not an olive utility vest since I already have one), floral items, some things that will transition well into spring, and possibly a cobalt blue item for my upcoming trip for SeneGence. Here's what I got:

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I've really been working on self-care as life gets busy, but sometimes the biggest feat is actually scheduling the appointment. Especially with eye exams, since I wear contacts, I usually wait until I'm on my second to last pair in the box to see if I can find an exam time. So many times I forget to call and cut it close, so when I saw that Target Optical® allowed online booking, I was so excited! Plus, it's Target! I can shop for fall decor AND get my eyes checked in one place? Sign me up!

It's time for another Stitch Fix review! I got my third Stitch Fix this summer right before our trip to Mexico, and soon after I scheduled a fix for September so I would have some fresh ideas for back to school.

Hey all! I'm over at Des Moines Moms Blog today sharing some tips for putting together outfits for family photos.

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I pride myself in being pretty organized. Though I don't have it all in check, in the past two years we have really tried to meal plan better. I set the meals for the week, shop once, and we're done. Over the summer we got a little bit lax and were going to the grocery store more than I liked which usually meant spending more money than I liked.

Revving up for back to school, I wanted to get things in check. In the past I would sit down and plan out just a week and honestly it would stress me out. I mean, I know things we typically eat, but did we have it just last week? Was it a meal the boys would eat? Was it easy?

We eat early at our house. I walk in the door somewhere between 4 and 4:30 and the boys are begging for food. Instead of snacking (which eats up money), we try to hold them off and get dinner on the table around 5. This doesn't allow for elaborate meals. So, a few weeks ago, I decided to sit down and knock it out. I planned four weeks of meals that we could rotate so I wouldn't go crazy trying to brainstorm things every week.

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Some days it's hard to keep it all together. With back to school right around the corner, life will get much busier for me and I will have to work double time to make sure we stay organized and on top of things! I'm totally a paper to-do list person, so today I'm sharing a cute DIY to do list center that you can make for home or to give as a gift for that busy person in your life!

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Back to school is right around the corner, and now is the time to stock up on all the necessities. Being a teacher, life gets crazy for me, so I need to be prepared for back to school. Not only do I need to prepare for our family, but I need to prepare for my students and Henry's teacher!

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I've been mentioning a little bit, mostly on my High Five for Friday posts, that I have been working on dropping some pounds. Calvin turned two in May, and I needed to stop making excuses. I was really pretty lazy between babies on losing the weight because I knew in a matter of a year or two, I would hopefully be pregnant again and just put weight back on.

You guys, this post went from being just a Stitch Fix review to a comedy routine! I kid you not. Friday I had just got home from hanging out at the amusement park all day with Henry, and we were going to be gone all weekend, so I really needed to get these pictures taken so I could have this post up today! Calvin wanted to be in almost all the shots! You may crack up because I'm cracking up looking at the photos!

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If you met me a year ago, handed me a bright lip stick, and told me to put it on, I would have likely handed it back to you with a kind, "No, thank you." At that time I was a tinted chapstick wearer at most and that was about it, but things have changed! Here's why!

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I decided to give Stitch Fix another try after they emailed me saying it'd been a while since I had my last fix and would I give it another try if they waived my styling fee. I wasn't going to turn down some happy mail and the chance to possibly find some cute clothes. I put in a couple requests:

Summer's right around the corner for us! Just about three weeks and we'll be in full summer mode. Though I know I could never be a full-time stay at home mom, being a teacher, I kind of get the best of both worlds with our long summer vacation. Today I'm sharing a few things that help make summers great for the kids and me!

Teachers work hard all year long, and May is the perfect time to show your appreciation! Whether it is an end of the year gift, or a gift for Teacher Appreciation Week (which is this week), I always love to show a little token of gratitude to the ones who pour into my littles each day.

I'm so happy that this year St. Patrick's Day is over spring break, so we'll be home to celebrate and have some fun! Today I wanted to round up just a couple ideas that are pretty simple so you could use them this week! Enjoy!

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