What I Wore | Trail Mixed

WhatIWore: One of our favorite ways to start a Sunday is a big breakfast and then a long hike at one of the many beautiful trails in our local state parks. This past weekend we did a 3.5 mile trail that (according to my Fitbit) had hills that equated to 49 flights of stairs!! Needless to say, by the time we reached the turn around (a little rocky beach on Lake Monroe) we were ready for a rest and a treat.

Normally we pack some waters and a little trail mix, but for this particular hike, I grabbed a few snack packs sent to us from one of today’s sponsors (along with Old Navy), NatureBox. We took dried pineapple, sriacha cashews and chocolate granola. My favorite was definitely the pineapple! Sweet but with no added sugar, which is something I look for when I’m sharing my snacks with Felix.

Read on to see how you can win a year’s worth of Naturebox snacks, a $500 Old Navy Active wardrobe and $4500 towards making your fitness dream a reality!!

When: June 7, 2015

What: (all Old Navy, via giftcard!)
Shades: Karen Walker, Super Duper
Tank: Old Navy
Pants: Old Navy
Hoodie: Old Navy (on clearance for $10!)
Sneakers: Nike

Where: Hiking with my boys

There was definitely a point after the baby was born when I thought I’d never get back to my normal self - not emotionally, or mentally or physically. Slowly but surely, it’s all come back and I feel better than ever. The key for me has been balance - not too much work, or physical exercise, or strict dieting, or binging on too many treats - it’s just about finding that happy medium in the middle. I still love going to the gym (but only twice a week). I like getting a few hours to myself here and there. I like eating healthy but still baking pies and eating donuts. The space between is where you wanna be! 

To inspire you to find that balance in life, today’s sponsor Nature Box is giving away $4500 to help achieve your fitness goals, a year’s worth of Nature Box snacks AND a $500 Old Navy Active wardrobe. Enter HERE.

Heads up! This post was brought to you by Old Navy and NatureBox! Thank you for supporting the brands that help me support my family! 

What I Wore | Denim Darling

WhatIWore: Here’s what I wore yesterday for a trip to the BMV, coffee shop and… to mow the yard when I got home. We actually woke up really early to do a different photoshoot at dawn, so I was already ready to go (but the humidity killed my curls!) I could have easily just done jean shorts and a tee shirt, but in my closet, skirts are just as simple!

When: June 9, 2015

What:
Shades: Karen Walker ‘Super Duper’
Tee: Old Navy clearance
Jacket: Anthropologie (old)
Skirt: ModCloth
Sandals: Toms (Similar)

Where: Errands

So in thinking through the rest of the summer and taking photos for What I Wore, I’m a little torn. Part of me just wants to soak it all up with my kid and repeat what works and not worry about the photos. The other part of me knows I’ll regret not taking the extra few minutes to snap the pictures. I’m not sure how I’ll handle it yet, but on beautiful mornings like today, I know it’s going to be an awesome summer!

Get The Look | Modern Vintage

WhatIWore: Some outfits are trendy and some pass the test of time. I like to call this Modern Vintage because it’s an outfit that’s made of modern pieces (and sizes!) but has a timeless appeal to it.  I was scrolling through my archives and decided to see if it would be possible to recreate this look and found super similar options. 

Above: Chambray, Skirt, Shades (tort version of my current favorite pair), nude heels

Our Day at the Zoo!

WhatIWore: While visiting my parents last week, my mom and I took Felix to the Fort Wayne Children’s Zoo! I always loved going there as a kid and honestly, I probably had the best time out of all of us!! Felix seemed to like the stroller ride, but I was the one who totally geeked out with the giraffes. I mean, my mom said that I was probably having more fun than any of the children in the area. What can I say? I really love giraffes!! We also saw lots of monkeys, lions, tigers, zebras, hyenas, a kangaroo and her joey, lots of birds and an orangutan mama and her baby.

What’s your child’s favorite animal at the zoo?