• Not saying goodbye to kimonos + denim shorts just yet!! Louisiana heat will be here for a few more months! Lol!! But, I am ready for all of the cardigans + booties 🙌🏼🙌🏼 _____________________ My kimono is an #amazonfind + only $21. My #denimshorts are a #targetfind + under $20. I sized up one size. Linked it all in the @liketoknow.it app 👈🏼 #liketkit http://liketk.it/2EhyE #targetstyle #amazonfashion #targetdoesitagain
  • I’m continuing my “prickly people” talk because I love cacti + love people!! 🌵👱🏼‍♀️🧔🏻 ________________________ Read this truth: “We can all be prickly sometimes. And being prickly doesn't mean we aren't awesome 🙌🏼, it means that it's likely that our thorns are keeping people from knowing that.” #truthbomb And, here are some suggestions to becoming less prickly from @annarbornews 👏🏼👏🏼: “Smile more; look in the mirror and work on appearing less prickly; be a bit less harsh and a bit more soft in your interactions; be kind; be kind when challenging; choose a positive tone of voice 👈🏼 #YES (it really makes a difference); choose to be nicer; work on your sense of humor; work on your timing; respect others' boundaries; ask permission to give advice (extremely important! 👊🏼); give less advice; give more encouragement 🙌🏼🙌🏼; talk less; listen more; increase your empathy.” ______________________ Just think if we would all pick one of these a day + continue to become less prickly!! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼 #theend
  • This boy is SO much fun yet my strongest willed child 💪🏼❤️!!!!!! I love that he has a natural confidence + boldness that some adults wish that they had!!! And, he is all into fashion too which is so flippin’ cute 😍😍!! I found him some stylish, uniform polos {they come in husky + regular sizes} @walmart for only $4-5 each!! What the what!?!! I also found uniform shorts for under $10!! So, I stocked up for Abram!! I linked all of those items plus his cool, new kicks + watch!! I did size up in his polo + shorts. #sponsored #GoBackBig #walmart http://liketk.it/2EfXK #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfamily #LTKkids #uniform #walmartfinds https://www.walmart.com/cp/back-to-school/1071204
  • Church #ootd for Abram + I ❤️ _______________ @thefashionablybroketeacher shared this skirted on her blog + I fell in love!! It’s an #amazonfashion find + only $25 👀👀 The quality is so good + fits TTS. It’s going to look so cute with a sweater when the weather gets cooler. And, I finally caved + got the pearl headbands. Found a pack of 6 headbands for under $20 🙌🏼🙌🏼 I linked it all in the @liketoknow.it app, but you can always dm me for any links 😘😘 http://liketk.it/2EfvW #liketkit #LTKstyletip #LTKunder50 #amazonfind #maxiskirt #amazondoesitagain #sundayflow
  • Take NOTE that these boys will have fun this school year despite what they think 😜 I have some back to school #walmart finds for ya!!!! All of us mommas with kids in sports + other activities need a little extra help to keep the family sane + on task!!! So, I found a value pack of post-it notes + this magnetic dry erase board along with some other goodies @walmart!! And, hoping this will keep all of the kids focused on what is required of them on the daily!! 🙏🏼😬😜🙏🏼 I’ll report back!! #sponsored #gobackbig http://liketk.it/2EbFx #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKfamily #LTKkids #LTKunder50 #walmartfinds https://www.walmart.com/cp/back-to-school/1071204
  • Can’t wait to share more details about our girl’s trip to Austin 🧡 I was asked what was the reasoning for going 🤔, and my #1 reason was to make memories with my daughter 🙌🏼🙌🏼 I want to be the biggest influence in her life always {love you, Bell, Bell 💝}. I don’t want a musician, actress, YouTuber, friend or the bachelorette to have more influence on her than me. So, quality time + pouring into our relationship is what will make that happen 🧡🙌🏼🧡 God gives us the beautiful gift of mothering our babies + being proactive in their lives is so vital!! #lovemygirl #parentingteens #teenmom _____________________ This jumpsuit is already sold out but found some similar ones that will be perfect to wear when it gets cooler!! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Eafo #LTKtravel #LTKunder50 #LTKstyletip #jumpsuit #casualstyle #fx21me #bohostyle #austintexas #targetstyle
  • This has been on our bucket list for a couple of years 😭 So, I want y’all to meet sweet Reverie who helped make this experience even more memorable {y’all, she gave us kisses 😭😍😭} I wanted to buy a few of those babies before I left the farm, but Mike may not be a fan of that purchase 😜 ____________________ P.S. I have on denim shorts, but my thighs swallowed them whole 🤣🤣 ____________________ @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2E8GI #LTKtravel #LTKunder50 #LTKstyletip #bohostyle #casualstyle #austintexas #travelstyle #alpacasofinstagram #tierraprometidaalpacas
  • I LOVE you O much 🤪 the sweet fella that said yes to taking our pic {it was actually about 25-30 pics 👀} didn’t know any better!!! That darn hat though 🙈 but, this is one of our fav pics of the trip thus far ❤️ _________________ And, I can’t believe that I’m wearing zebra print, but I’m kind of crushing hard on this skirt!!! I loved that it was only $20 too 😜 Wearing a size medium. http://liketk.it/2E78y #liketkit @liketoknow.it #fx21me #LTKtravel #LTKunder50 #austintexas #iloveyou #travelstyle #casualstyle
  • We have come to an agreement that Austin heat is a tad bit more intense than our Louisiana heat 😛😅 Or, maybe Bella and I are just a bit dramatic 🤪!! On a positive note, we are having a blast + we are going to an Alpaca farm on Tuesday 😭😭🙌🏼 EEEKK!!!! __________________ This is another @amazon dress that I’m wore to dinner!! It’s under $25 + fits tts!! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2E5wh #amazonfashion #amazonfinds #amazondress #LTKtravel #casualstyle #LTKstyletip
  • We arrived + hello A U S T I N ✌🏼!!! Girl’s trip with my baby girl is the perfect way to end the summer!! ______________ Check out this hotel how adorable {thanks @katiebarletta for sharing ❤️} + y’all, they have @topochicousa 🙌🏼🙌🏼 . _______________ Traveled in this oh-so-cute $20 t-shirt dress from @amazon!! It’s so comfortable, modest and has pockets 🙌🏼🙌🏼. I did wear a slip under it just in case. Wearing a size medium. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2E4Ny #austintexas #amazondeals #amazonfinds #amazonfashion

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