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Minnesota Gifts: The Best Clothing Brands 2023

Looking for Minnesota gifts? As a MN girl I have a deep love for my state and all of the amazing brands that are from here! There’s everything from giant well known brands (like Wiley Wallaby) and smaller brands that I can’t wait to introduce you to. So today, I’m so excited to introduce you … Read the full article

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25 Gift Ideas from BIPOC-Owned Businesses (2023)

As you start making a list and checking it twice, there’s a lot to consider: how to find just the right gift for just the right person, one that’s both thoughtful and original, as well as how you use your dollars to support business owners and companies you believe in. If you’re committed to supporting … Read the full article

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Minnesota Gifts: Kids & Baby 2023

Looking for Minnesota gifts? Specifically Minnesota gifts for kids and babies? Well, you’ve come to the right spot. As a MN girl I have a deep love for my state and all of the amazing brands that are from here! And as a mom of 3, I love starting my kiddos early with a love … Read the full article

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Top 5 Best Cubic Zirconia Earrings (2023)

If you’re looking for a beautiful, shiny pair of earrings like diamonds but need something less expensive, Cubic Zirconia earrings are the perfect alternative. They offer a low-price tag with the same sparkle factor. Plus, they’re likely to look flawless because they’re produced artificially in a controlled environment. Today we’re going to share exactly what … Read the full article

How to Tuck in A Shirt – 4 Easy Tucking Styles

Do you keep seeing beautifully tucked shirts on your impeccably styled friends? When it relates to the way we wear our shirts, we have so many different options and ways to wear them. But let’s be real, the effortless-looking types of tucks that you commonly see women wearing on their shirts are not as simple … Read the full article

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9 Best Places for Graphic Tees

Now that I don’t work in an office everyday and my days are full of changing diapers, playing in water tables and chasing toddlers, I wear a lot of graphic tees. Over the past couple of years I’ve found some great places to find graphic tees. Lately I’ve been asked by a bunch of you … Read the full article

28 Best Baby Boys Clothes Brands

New parents of a baby boy? Have a baby boy on the way? Or maybe you just need a baby boy gift for a baby shower? If you’re looking for baby boy clothes, chances are you want to find some super cute baby clothes for him! As it turns out, there are tons of super … Read the full article

Bright Blue Boy’s Bedroom

I have a new show idea for HGTV. Bring a 5 year old to a paint store, let them pick out whatever color paint they want for their bedroom and make it work. In this case, it is Evening Blue by Benjamin Moore. That’s what I did with my 5 year old when we decided … Read the full article

15 Things to Do in Nags Head, NC

We just spent a week out in Nags Head, North Carolina for a family vacation and had a blast! This is our second time going with my whole family in the last few years and I also went there as a little kid with my cousins! We spent a week in the Outer Banks of … Read the full article

Baby Registry Checklist (+ Free Printable) by a Mom of 3!

*This baby registry checklist was first published June 2018 and updated July 2020. Pregnant or adopting? Trying to figure out what you need for your baby and clueless and overwhelmed on where to start? Here’s a detailed baby registry checklist from a mom of 3 along with some product recommendations to get you started! Download … Read the full article

3 Tips for Support Local Minneapolis Businesses

Minnesotans love summer. Enjoying meals on patios, outdoor activities like hiking and biking and even leisurely walking from shop to shop in the nice weather is something we all look forward to! With everything going on with COVID-19, some people are excited to get out and about while others may be hesitant to venture out … Read the full article

Made in Minnesota – My Favorite MN Makers

Today I’m launching a new Saturday series – Made in Minnesota! Each Saturday I’m going to highlight some local makers who are creating incredible products that I love. I love introducing you to new brands and I LOVE local. I also know that this current state can be a hard time for small shops and … Read the full article

What to do With 24 Hours in Sedona

Looking for things to do in Sedona? If you have a day or two to spend there, here’s some ideas on what to do! My sister and sister-in-law and I just spent a long weekend in Arizona. I’ve spent some time in Sedona in the past and fell in love with it so I was … Read the full article

Where to Sell Clothes – 11 Places to Make Money!

Part of our 6 week declutter challenge is going through your clothes and purging your closet. If you’re trying to figure out the best places to sell clothes, this post is for you! About once a year I do a giant purge of my clothes. Sometimes you get things that you just don’t really wear … Read the full article

Want Need Wear Read Ideas

This post is sponsored by Southdale Center. All opinions are mine. When buying Christmas presents it’s so easy to go crazy and buy ALL THE THINGS! I love buying gifts, so for me it’s a way I show love to those around me. To help me not get carried away, I’m trying out the “something they … Read the full article

Carly Jean Los Angeles Review + Promo Code!

Love CJLA? It’s become one of my go to spots so I wanted to share my official Carly jean Los Angeles Review with you! If you’ve hung out in my neck of the world on Instagram you’ll notice I share the shop Carly Jean Los Angeles quite a bit. My sister found them a while … Read the full article