School will be in full swing come Monday, but for now I want to focus on the fact that today is FRIDAY and I am really looking forward to the weekend to rest. I have had mostly 12 hour days getting my classroom ready – but things finally came together – yay! Now I can get my brain into teaching mode! When I noticed this dress (and the $29.90 sale price!) I decided to snag it. I know navy is a wonderful color for both summer and fall, as it goes with neutrals and browns so well. To make this work appropriate in our summer heat, I think styling it with sandals and a denim or waterfall vest would look … Read More

The 2017-18 school year is here! Teachers in my district are going back for Inservice this week, and students come August 7th. You guys is it just me, or did those 2 months of summer break absolutely fly by?! I feel like every year my summer break goes quicker than the last! We moved from the house we’d been renting for 2.5 years (our landlord decided to sell it) into an apartment (and storage unit) right as the school year was ending, so I do feel like I spent a lot of my summer trying to get us settled in a bit. I always feel blessed to have time off in the summer, though, and know that is a perk … Read More

It’s been about a week since we got back from 5 wonderful days in the Grand Canyon South Rim Village! This was my first time seeing the Grand Canyon in person, and you guys, it took my breath away… literally! It was incredibly immense, colorful, deep, and soooo worth seeing (and checking off my bucket list!). E had seen the Canyon in his twenties, and was able to experience the views with snow. I must admit I would love to see it in the winter also. While I share our travel with you, I thought I would also give some recommendations in case you also have this vast “hole” on your bucket list, too! The first evening we were in … Read More

The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale finally goes public tomorrow – well, midnight PST to be exact! I thought I would take a little time to share my try ons with you from the Nordstrom Sale to help with fit, sizing, and styling ideas. Also, please forgive my dusty mirror:( Apparently it shows better in direct sunlight… I didn’t even notice it before I saw these pics! LOL My “Try Ons” and Opinions This top is a beautiful staple! It is perfect for work. Obviously I will wear a nude bra. PEPLUM TOP I am wearing an XS in white. On Sale: $39.90  /  After Sale: $59 Also comes in light blue. I canNOT wait for cardigan & duster weather! I enjoy … Read More

Nordstrom Anniversary Sale: What I Bought The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is SO good, guys, although I was disappointed in this year’s affordable dress selection. Have any of you already done your shopping? I can’t wait for my purchases to arrive so I can share what I bought! …I had so many things in my cart, and when I went to the check out had to narrow it down based on the list I had made before the sale started. Good thing I had done that… IT WAS HARD! I was dying over all of the great basic sweaters and sweatshirts this year, but really felt I needed to update in other areas of my closet. I ended up with things … Read More