Tuesday, March 28, 2017

Kidpik


Cullyn has so many clothes {I get hand-me-downs from a photography client} but Jordy girl's closet is always sparse.  So, before summer, I thought I would try out Kidpik, a subscription box for children.  I've seen all.the.boxes floating around the internet, but unlike most of them, this one is risk free since you don't loose a styling fee if you decide to return all of the items, plus free shipping both ways.  Like most, you make a profile and then they send you a monthly {you can select your frequency--4/yr, 8/yr, or 12/year} box of clothes. 





Jordyn was so excited to see the box come that she got off the trampoline to dig into it {that's a big deal at our house!} :)  She wanted to try everything on right away. :)  So, her thoughts and mine...

A colorful tank top, black workout leggings, & sparkly tennis shoes... 


Workout clothes are her favorite thing ever, so she wanted to keep everything.  


Ultimately I thought the tank top looked to baggy {mainly in the armpits} & the shoes looked like they would lose there sparkle in a week {we're hard on things in this house} so we returned them.


However, the black leggings fit really well {exact quality of my LuLuLemon ones!} and she actually needed a bigger pair, so we kept those. 


Next up was a neon pink hoodie.  It was actually cute. but again a little big.  Jordyn's reaction...'I really like the lace detail {!!!} but it's a little too big for me' {insert wide-eyed emoji here} #LittleDiva! 


So it was returned.


Next up was a cute little lemonade shirt...


It fit perfectly for summer, and would have been adorable for our annual lemonade stand day, but ultimately we both agreed that it wasn't a shirt we would wear enough to justify the price {like $17 if I remember right, but it was target quality}.  We tend to wear more 'simple' shirts around here. 


The pink sweatpants shorts {matched the zip up above} were way too big! :(

*They also sent a cheap, black headband {to thanks -- she never wears headbands!} and a cheesy necklace {free gift with her first box}.

In the end, we were happy with one nice piece.  In the future I hope to get more shirts for her since thats was she needs most, but either way it was a really fun experience and has to risk, so why not?!

*Not sponsored in any way!

Wednesday, April 6, 2016

Kids 14|52

Jordyn | 2015-16 Preschool Photo

Cullyn | 2015-16 Preschool Photo

Possibly my favorite photo of the two of them yet! 

Sunday, March 27, 2016

Happy Easter | 2016

Happy Easter from my little bunnies...
c/o ASpectacledFox





Previous Easters...
2011 {pregnant in Montezuma}
2012 {J is almost 6 months - we went to both towns for Easter}
2013 {36 weeks pregnant w/ C - we celebrated in Denver}
Happy Easter {Jordyn almost 18 months}
Basket Ideas {for an 18mo. girl}
2014 {celebrated in Monte}
Basket Ideas {for a 1 y/o boy & 2 1/2 y/o girl}
2015 {celebrated in Ankeny}

Thursday, March 24, 2016

Jordyn's New Room Details

Last week I shared Cullyn's room, so I thought it was time to share Jordyn's space.  They are starting on our living room remodel tonight, and then that will be the last room to share with you!

Since the kids shared a gender neutral nursery in the condo, this was my first time decorating for a girl, so I took full advantage!  Hence coral! and gold! and fur! :) 






Still waiting for the perfect white dresser to add gold hexagon knobs to for this space right here












Besides the dresser, the only other thing I want to do {besides rip out the carpet/replace with hardwood and new door/trim} is to get a white/gold chandelier to hang. 

Details::
Paint | Big Chill by Sherwin Williams 
Gold Confetti for the walls | my sister {417DesignsIA}
Bed w/ trundle | hand-me-down given to us by Adam's sister
Bedding | repurposed from the Condo
Fur Rug | repurposed from a photoshoot
Colorful Pillow |  Target
Curtains & Curtain Rod | Land of Nod
Dollhouse | Santa {SAMs Club}
Doll Bed | IKEA
Personalized Doll Carrier | Pottery Barn {grandma}
Hooks | HomeGoods
Basket | HomeGoods
'Tool' Box | HomeGoods
Fur Stool | HomeGoods
J | HomeGoods

More of our house::
The rest of the house here.  Cullyn's room here

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have so much to be thankful for this year!  
TheJudeBug 
These photos were taken right before we headed to our Friendsgiving at the lake.  
Today we're celebrating with my family at my parents house. 



Thanks TheJudeBug for the shirts.  We love them!  
If you're still looking for Christmas or New Year's shirts {like us} go check them out!  

Tuesday, July 28, 2015

Jordyn's Favorite Tees


Since I posted about Jordyn's favorite earrings, I've had a few requests where I get her shirts.  So here it is, Jordyn's most commonly worn tees...

*local! 


(*as with most of the kids' clothes, they both tend to wear everything since they're basically the same size}


*local! 



(*purchased for a photo for the Papas on Father's Day}


*local {in prep for Iowa Football!!!} 

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