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OUR JOYFUL PREGNANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

February 6, 2020

To our great joy and surprise, we are thrilled to share I’m PREGNANT! For 16 months, we’ve been praying and pursuing adoption wholeheartedly. We’ve filled out stacks and stacks of paperwork, gone through tests, and spent money listing with agencies, all the while begging God for a baby. He answered in the most surprising way! It is with extreme gratitude and awe we share our pregnancy announcement. Our Journey to Build a Family If you’re new here, we started trying…

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Liketoknow.it Family Takeover

January 13, 2020

If you have been following along on my Instagram recently then you know I had the pleasure doing a Liketoknow.it Family takeover. That means that I got to spend a whole day sharing a variety of posts on the Liketoknow.it.family account. They also posted one of our photos on the main Liketoknow.it account. It was seriously such a pinch me moment! I feel so grateful for the opportunity and grateful to you all for following along and making it possible.…

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How to Wear Leather Leggings

January 1, 2020

If you have been reading or following on Instagram for any length of time, then you know I LOVE leather leggings. I’ve posted before about 5 outfit ideas for leather leggings. Since that post, I have styled them so many more times! Today I thought I would do a full post about how to wear leather leggings. I know the Spanx are a splurge, but the pictures speak for themselves on how much wear I have gotten out of them.…

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What to Wear for Family Christmas Tree Farm Photos

December 23, 2019

I am so excited to be sharing our winter family pictures plus tips on what to wear for family Christmas tree farm photos! I have always wanted to take ultra Christmasy photos with trees, and Christina Ratzlaff knocked it out of the park with these! She actually set up a mini Christmas tree farm in her backyard. The photos were so easy and so much fun. I am going to cherish these forever! This season with Ivy Jean, both Advent…

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How to Dress Up Leggings

December 20, 2019

Y’all I am obsessed with these Spanx faux leather leggings!! I LOVE my regular faux leather ones (see my post on how to style them here). When I saw they came out with a leopard pair, I knew I had to have them. I snagged them when they were on sale recently. Today I thought I would share some tips on how to dress up leggings. You can also view my post on how to style leggings casually. Pick the…

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Holiday Gift Guide Under $30 + Gorgeous Fall Dress

November 8, 2019

Happy Friday everyone! I’m excited to share my first holiday guide today! I don’t have all the rest updated yet, but you as I post anything holiday related, you’ll be able ti find it under my holiday tab. Since affordable items and stocking stuffers are something we are all looking for, I started with my holiday gift guide under $30 for women. Below you can click on any of these items to shop. Everything is universally fun and sure to…

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How to Wear a Midi Skirt – 10 Ways to Wear a Midi Skirt

October 30, 2019

I recently added this amazing snakeskin midi skirt to my collection. If you’ve been reading for any length of time, you know I LOVE midi skirts!! When working on this post, I figured I would round up some of my favorite midi skirt outfit posts and easily came up with 10 ways to wear a midi skirt. Below you will find examples of how to wear a midi skirt in spring, summer, fall, and winter. You’ll find midi skirts with…

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Fall Dress Outfit with Over the Knee Boots

October 28, 2019

How fun is this fall dress outfit with over the knee boots? I love the long sleeves, bow detail, and waistline. It’s by Eliza J which is such a quality and well fitting line! I am consistently impressed by their things. I loved pairing it with my over the knee boots for an easy fall look. Personally, I love above the knee dresses with long sleeves for tall boots. You could just as easily do tights and an ankle bootie though. …

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The Skirt You Need for Fall

September 9, 2019

I found the skirt you need for fall (shop here)! It comes in two colors: rust/burnt orange and burgundy. It is corduroy and long enough on me to not feel immodest. Plus, it is only $30 and almost always on sale for some percentage off that price. I ordered both colors because I wanted to see them in person to decide. Then I ended up keeping both… It is that good!! I love the pocket detailing too. I took a…

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Fall Floral Midi Dress

August 23, 2019

I am loving this fall floral midi dress! The rust colored oranges, pinks, and blacks are such a unique combination. The long sleeves and fall tones make it a perfect fall transitional item. It has a clasp in the front so it stays put which I always appreciate. To keep things simple and classy, I paired it with my black heeled sandals. These have been such a great shoe purchase, manageable height, and are on sale for under $50!! I’m tempted…

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