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Shopping for boys back to school clothes doesn’t need to be hard. We put together 15 mix and match outfits for school. You could print out these pictures and even young boys could easily get dressed each morning. This list makes back to school shopping easy. Everything is from Target and you can buy all 13 items including shoes for a great price. [Read more…]
Looking for an easy back to school treat? Be sure to check out this Peanut Butter & Jelly Bars Recipe. These bars are simple to make from scratch with just a few ingredients including, of course, everyone’s favorite peanut butter and jelly. [Read more…]
Capsule wardrobes are not just for adults. They work great for kids too! We put together a fun fall back to school capsule wardrobe for girls with items from Target. When you buy these 13 pieces including shoes and a backpack you have 15 mix and match back to school outfits. This is great for kids because it is so easy. You could even print out the pictures and they could use them when they get dressed each morning. [Read more…]
Get Ready For Fall with these Savvy Cleaning and Organizing Tasks
The back to school is upon us and we are ¾ of the way through the year, I hope these monthly cleaning and organizing tips have helped you get your house in shape. This month we need to focus on getting things organized and ready for back to school whether you have a preschooler or a high schooler. Most of these tasks can be done in 15 minutes or less but can have a huge impact on your back to school routines. Head into fall feeling confident that you are well prepared. [Read more…]
This post is brought to you by T.J.Maxx. While this was a sponsored opportunity, all content and opinions expressed here are my own.
Even with a capsule wardrobe, switching between seasons can be a bit tricky.
You don’t have to go out and buy a whole new wardrobe though. You can easily transition summer to fall outfits just by changing out the shoes and accessories. We came up with 4 looks to help you see how easily you can achieve this transformation! It is as easy as adding a sweater or scarf, changing shoes and swapping accessories. Hopefully, this will inspire you as you look through your closet and maybe you might just want to pick up a few of the super cute outfits featured.
T.J.Maxx partnered with us to help show how simple it can be to transition your clothing from summer to fall. Did you know that you can get all these great T.J.Maxx pieces online? For some reason, I had no idea they even had an online shop. I love the treasure hunt to find just the right piece more when I can search from the comfort of my own home! Plus this treasure hunt is available 24/7/365.
T.J.Maxx has 100s of new arrivals each week. They also have free & easy in-store returns to their 1,000s of store locations. Items do sell out since there is limited availability so if you see something you like, you want to grab it before it is gone. I love that you can get great brand names at great prices at T.J.Maxx. This is savvy shopping at its finest. Plus they have free shipping on orders $89 and over.
They have such cute home items too so be sure to check that out if your clothing order has not hit the $89 mark.
This adorable dress can easily be transitioned to fall when you add a scarf and booties. This dress has great details on the back. I linked to each piece directly but also linked to similar pieces. If one piece sells out, you can easily create a similar look yourself. With new arrivals each week, you may even find something you like better than the piece I featured.
This mixed print top and distressed cropped jeans are on trend this summer and fall. A simple cropped cardigan is a great basic and can transition many tops. I love that this one has a ruched sleeve and shawl collar. It is made of a lightweight knit perfect for fall and even cool summer evenings!
I think this outfit might just be my favorite. I love that the long cardigan and short leather boots totally transform this top and skirt. The summer outfit is quite trendy with lace, caged sandals and animal print while the fall outfit is trendy in a bit more boho way. This really goes to show how accessories can really make an outfit.
Outfits like this last one are good for summer as well as transition into fall. Depending on where you live, temperatures can vary greatly throughout the day so a cardigan is useful year round. The fall outfit though also has super cute booties and a fringe bag which helps with the fall vibe. Just a few simple tweaks can totally change the feel of an outfit.
After looking at these four outfits, I am sure you have noticed that summer to fall transition fashion is not rocket science. It requires just basic changes with accessories and shoes to make summer into fall outfits. You can try out trends with accessories as well. Additionally, tjmaxx.com has an incredible selection of trendy & classic pieces at amazing prices. This makes is easy to put together multiple outfits without breaking the bank!
Which outfit is your favorite?
Love fashion how to articles and capsule wardrobes? Be sure to grab our how to make your own mini capsule guide below.
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is now available for everyone. Also if something you liked sold out during early access, they sometimes restock so you will want to check your favorites.
I absolutely love this sale. I know it seems a bit odd buying fall/ winter items in summer. However, you can grab items at great prices now and not have to wait for end of season sales. This sale includes tons of top brands with brand new products marked down for a limited time. This is NOT end of season markdowns or clearance of old product. At the end of the sale, all prices go back up!
This is a great time to pick up classic basics that you want a little better quality at a great price. I usually focus on classic basics like boots, jeans, sweaters, coats and handbags. You might also want to inventory of your kids’ closets for back to school shopping.
Every year I usually pick up some Kendra Scott jewelry during the sale. Love both this Elisa Filigree Pendant Necklace and Rae Long Filigree Pendant Necklace. If you are really on the ball, you could pick up a few of these for holiday gifts now. Fun jewelry can really help make more looks with a capsule wardrobe.
I love this Kirie Suede & Leather Crossbody Saddle Bag. I think this on trend saddle bag can make any outfit look great. This looks like a perfect fall bag with a gorgeous mix of suede and pebbled leather and whipstitched and perforated details.
If you are looking for the perfect travel bag, you need to check out the Longchamp ‘Le Pliage’ Expandable Tote –
I have the non-expandable version and use it all the time. It folds up for travel and it holds a ton. I use it as my personal item on flights and can fit my Macbook air inside.
If you have been thinking of trying some premium denim this is a great sale to try some out. I have this Ab-solution’ Itty Bitty Bootcut Jeans (Regular and Petite) and LOVE them. They are my favorite jeans with slimming fit with Ab-solution technology to shape, smooth and lift in all the right places. They are a great price during the sale too! They even come in plus size too! If you don’t want boot cut you can check out all these other Wit and Wisdom jeans on sale too too! If you are able to pay a bit more, I have heard great things about the Paige Manhattan High Waist Bootcut Jeans. Flaunt mile-long legs in timelessly sophisticated bootcut jeans styled with a high waist and ultra-flattering dark wash. Who doesn’t want that?!?
This Lush Woven Top is a great basic that comes in a bunch of different colors.
If you have been wanting to try the cold shoulder trend at a great price point, check out this super cute Women’s Lush Cold Shoulder Top. It comes in a few colors too.
This is a great time to pick up some workout or athleisure wear from Zella too. I have found that Zella leggings really hold up and there is something about cute clothes that makes it a little easier to go work out. These basic black high waist leggings rarely go on sale and are a great basic!
This is a great time to pick up some fall booties. I love the details and block heels on both of Faren Bootie and Prasata Bootie and they both a have great reviews!
This Caslon Knit Moto Jacket is so cute for fall with the moto accents! It also is available in Plus Size The jacket is a cozy cotton-blend knit, making it the perfect transitional piece before the seriously cold weather returns.
This Women’s Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Lite Circle Cardigan and Plus Size Women’s Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Lite Circle Cardigan are amazing! It is so cozy and like you are wrapped in a blanket. I bought the grey one last year and would love another color. I personally like this circle one which is less overpowering than the Barefoot Dreams Cozychic Lite Calypso Wrap Cardigan. I felt like the wrap cardigan kind of swallowed me up but I am only 5’4″ so it might work better if you are taller.
So many cute Nike shoes are including these Nike Free Focus Flyknit 2 Training Shoes
That is all for now because I see some things are starting to sell out. I will add more soon though.
Leave a comment with your favorites.
This Strawberry Jello Pudding Pops Recipe is so simple and so tasty. It is so easy to make that your kids will love to help make them. The hardest part is waiting for them to freeze. I love that this recipe includes fresh fruit. It makes me feel a little better about eating it even though it is a treat.
This recipe requires just a few ingredients and materials. You don’t need a special popsicle form instead you just use paper cups! These really are so simple to make but so tasty too. [Read more…]
Amazon Prime Day is here and there are lots of great deals. I have been disappointed in Prime day the last few years but Amazon seemed to take it up a notch this year.
Amazon Prime Day is a special sales event for Amazon Prime members with flash lightning sales with savings as good, if not EVEN BETTER, than Black Friday!
DO NOT MISS OUT.
What happens?
When is it?
Through end of day Tuesday July 11th.
What should you do?
Make sure you are logged in your Amazon Prime account or sign up for a free 30-day trial.
Here are a list of some of my favorites! I will be adding to these as the day goes on so be sure to come back and visit throughout the day.
If you have been considering an Instant Pot, this one is a great deal. I absolutely LOVE mine!
Or if you need just a slow cooker, this programmable one is one sale today only.
This Ninja Blender is a great deal too! Or this Blendtech is 40% off. You need to put it in your cart to see the discounted price.
There are lots of Cuisinart deals here including choppers and other small appliances.
This Roomba looks so cool and would help keeping the house clean!
If you been considering an Alexa Dot or Echo, today is the day to buy with up to 50% off!
There are some nice deals on clothes with up to 30% off for women, men and kids. You can see them all here
You can get nice deals up t0 60% off on some better brand name jeans including DL1961, Joe’s Jeans, Liverpool, Hudson, Lucky Jeans and more! Be sure to actually put it in your cart to see the discounted price. I found prices lower than were on the main page. Check out Women’s Jeans here.
Need any books? This works on activity and coloring books for the kids too. Get $5 off $15 Enter promo code PRIMEBOOKS17 at checkout to qualify.
Take a few minutes and load up a Prime Pantry box. There are a bunch deals and savings on the food and ingredients available in Prime Pantry. For a limited time on Prime Day, get $10 off when you spend $60 or more on Prime Pantry items. Savings will be applied at checkout.
This Under Armour duffle bag makes a great gift and is a great deal today too! This Under Armour backpack would be great for back to school!
See more Under Armour deals here.
Up to 50% off Athletic and Outdoor shoes. This is great for back to school too!
We love the Wet Brush at our house and this is a nice deal for two!
If you have a Kindle, you can grab Kindle Unlimited for 40% off today which is a great way to save on Kindle books.
If you like family games, you want to check out Exploding Kittens. We have this and it is fun and great for travel since it is small.
This power strip surge protector looks amazing for travel. I wish I had one!
Lots of great deals on Timbuk2 bags. These are stylish and practical!
We have this Bose speaker and love it. It is a great deal today. I paid $179 for it.
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Looking for some the best kid travel games? You found the right place.
Some of these travel games for kids can be played in the car while driving to your travel destination and others are small enough that you can pack these kid travel games and play them once you arrive. It is always great to have a few games on hand if you have a rainy day or just to play in the evening when you want to relax a bit. [Read more…]
Check out the new casual summer outfit ideas in this Gap summer capsule wardrobe.
I love the easy wrap skirt, coral accents and fun print top. The color combination of coral mint and blues in perfect for casual summer outfit ideas You could add any fun print tops you already own and have even more outfits.
Another way to make even more outfits is to add accessories. I am a huge fan of Jane for fashion jewelry at great prices. You can add a bit of flair with some long necklaces, statement necklaces or alternate scarves.
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If you are looking for a fun family activity in Paris, I highly recommend a Paris Bike Tour.
We took the Fat Tire Tours Paris when we went to Paris and the whole family loved it. We actually went on our Paris bike tour the day we arrived from the United States so to say we were all a bit jet-lagged is an understatement. My older daughter was begging for a nap before we left for the tour. Look at that face though, a bike tour was just what we needed.
I knew getting us all adjusted to the time change would be difficult so I booked a Fat Bike Tours Paris our first afternoon to keep us moving and it was a great decision. Not only was the fresh air and activity great for keeping us awake it also gave us a great primer for the city both in history and seeing many monuments. My daughters actually quoted our tour guide on several occasions throughout the rest of our week in Paris when we visited sites.
This Paris by bike tour was a perfect orientation to the city for our family. The biking is easy and flat during this Paris Bike Tour and my ten-year-old daughter had no trouble keeping up with the group. They had a smaller kid size bike that was perfect for her.
Fat Tire Tours Paris can provide bikes to match all levels of skill. They even have toddler seats, trailers or tandem attachments. There is no age minimum or maximum these bike tours Paris. It is suitable for everyone as long as you can ride a bike!
The Paris bike tour is a mix of biking and then stops where the guide provides educational information and fun stories. The bike seats are big and comfy and you bike for the most 20 minutes at a time before you stop. You also have fantastic photo opportunities throughout the Paris Fat Tour Bike Tour. Cycling along the banks of the Seine River is an amazing experience that none of us will soon forget.
My girls’ number one thing they wanted to see in Paris was, of course, the Eiffel Tour and we got views of it from many different angles and our tour guide even took a family photo for us.
On the tour, you will see the following sites
The tours depart at 10:30 am or 2:30 pm. We had enough time to get from the airport to our apartment, have some quick lunch and then get to the tour in the 15th arrondissement for our 2:30 pm tour. The tours are approximately 3 hours long and seemed the perfect length to keep everyone’s interest.
Our tour guide helped recommend a spot for a quick dinner after the tour and after that, we headed back to our holiday apartment to get some sleep. This really helped us get adjusted to the new time zone.
You can book a bike tour Paris directly through the Fat Tire Website.
You can also book through Viator. Here is a direct link to the Fat Tire Paris Day Tour.
If you are considering any other tours in Paris, be sure to check out this page that has Paris tours and activities up to 40% off!
Disclosure: Our family experienced a Paris Day Bike Tour as guests of Fat Tire Tours, but as always, all opinions are our own.
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