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8 Days of Birthday Giveaways!

 

Happy Friday everyone!

Just wanted to keep in short and sweet to let ya’ll know about some amazing giveaways I will be having here on the blog. Plus, I am also hosting our 2nd annual Kendra Scott Color Bar Party benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network this Saturday with a few of my favorite blogger babes to kick of the month of April! If you are in Houston, come by, it will be a family affair. View more details of the event here.  April is a special month for me because it’s also my birthday month, and to make it even more special I am sharing a few of my favorite things with you in a series of giveaways. Check out the brands I am partnering up with below:

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Blogging 101

Blogging 101: 4 Tips to Being Unique as a Fashion Blogger

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Happy hump day everyone!

This week is literally flying by, and I did stay up super late so I could share this adorable spring outfit perfect for Easter or a day at the beach. I also wanted to talk to you guys about the importance of finding your unique style as a fashion blogger in this heavily saturated industry. Lets face it, it seems like there are a million and one fashion bloggers out there, and several of them working for the same companies, getting the same product to advertise. It can get very discouraging seeing one blogger, copy another blogger, posting the same outfit down from the same dress and shoes and calling it their own. Honestly as a blogger who follows a ton of fashion blogger. I get it, you are following a trend. But there is a big difference between following a trend, copying a trend, and setting the trend. Do you know where you fall?

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Fashion

White Wide Leg Trouser Pants

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Happy Monday everyone!

Gosh this weekend went by so fast, and this week will go by even faster. It is a busy week for this momma! I’ve got some exciting things coming up including prepping for a church fashion show, going to this fashion show, and then Saturday I have my annual blogger fundraiser benefiting the Children’s Miracle Network at Kendra Scott. If you are in the area you should definitely stop by! I would love to meet you. You can view more of the event details here. Spring has definitely sprung, and with the warmer weather out, the white wide leg trousers are also making a big come back. I can’t get enough of these types of wide leg trouser pants (check out my previous post here and here). And being petite and only 5’2″, I love how much taller they make me look. Check out how I styled these white wide leg trouser pants for spring below.

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Fashion

5 Tips to Wearing Boyfriend Jeans

Happy Friday,

Today I am sharing one of my favorite trends for spring. I love a good pair of boyfriend jeans that allow my legs to breath, especially after working out all week, my muscles are too sore for me to try to squeeze myself in skinny jeans lol. I love being able to transition from casual to dressy by switching up my layers and shoes. Here are 5 tips to wearing boyfriend jeans and how you can incorporate it in your wardrobe.

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Fitness

10 Minute Booty Blaster Stroller Workout



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Happy workout Wednesday!

Hey guys, so I am super excited to bring you this short but very intense 10 minute booty blaster stroller workout video. For the moms who hate going to the gym, has a little one that is not quite old enough for the gym daycare, or just wants a fun workout alternative to do with their kiddo,  here is a great stroller workout you can do to help target those glutes. This 10 minute workout is a great workout that can be done by anyone just starting out, or if you are advance you can add resistance by adding a resistant band or body weights. Check out my 10 Minute Booty Blaster Stroller Workout below.  You can sign up here to get the PDF printable of this workout!

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Fashion

Spring Rompers for under $50

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Happy Monday everyone!,

It’s officially Spring, and I am loving the beautiful weather. It’s already warm here in Houston, so I’ve already brought out the shorts and summer wedges. This weekend I wore this adorable keyhole romper for brunch with my blogger babes. This Spring romper for under $50 is perfect for brunch with friends, or even for Easter with family. Check out how I styled this keyhole romper, and some of my favorite Spring rompers for under $50 below!

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Fashion

Red Romper Rodeo

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Hey guys,

I am keeping it short and sweet for this blog post, as I have a big day ahead of me. Today we will be meeting up with Jayden’s Godparents, my dearest friends, for a full day of fun at the rodeo. I cannot wait since this will be the first time we go as a family. Last year my husband wasn’t able to go with me and Jayden because he had to work. Luckily this year it all worked out, and we are headed to see one of my favorite country artist Thomas Rhett. The rodeo is always something we look forward to every year. The food, the music, the animals, there is so much to look forward too. One thing I particularly love is getting an excuse to wear my cowboy boots and getting all dressed up for the rodeo. Here is a rodeo inspired look with one of my favorite red romper.

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Fashion

Spring Bell Sleeves

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Happy Monday everyone!

We are here at the Woodlands Resort enjoying our last day. So thankful to have gotten the opportunity to experience this resort. If you missed any Snapchat or Instastories, don’t worry I will be doing a full recap on Youtube, so make sure you are subscribed! Today I am keeping it short and sweet with this fun bell sleeve combo to kick off Spring Break!

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Fashion

The Prettiest Embroidered Dresses for Under $75

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 TGIF everyone! I can’t believe I survived three days of potty training. Seriously so mentally exhausting being stuck in your home for three days just watching your kiddo like a ticking time bomb. Hahaha but I know it will be all worth it in the end.  You can watch more of my my potty training journey on Snapchat. But back to this embroidered dress and my exciting kid free weekend ahead with the hubs. I can’t get enough of embroidered dress lately, especially this adorable one from Luna Grace Boutique I wore on my trip at the Dreams Playa De Mujeres Resort. It’s the perfect Spring dress/cover up for your next trip to the beach. Check out my favorite embroidered dresses for under $75 below.

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Family

Mama Love – 3 Ways to Make a Difference as a Mom

Mama Love - 3 Ways to Make a Difference as a Mom by Houston blogger Dawn P. Darnell

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When I started this blog it was a blog to document my life as a first time mother. I never thought it would be where it is today. In the past two years it has evolved to something more covering more than just motherhood, but fashion, fitness, and travel. But no matter how big it grows the heart behind my blog will always be the love God gave me when I became a mom. It’s true what they say motherhood changes you. You start to see the world different, you start to open your eyes to what is going on around you, and your heart suddenly starts to ache more when you hear and see people, families, children suffering around you. It is hard in these days as a mother, as a blogger, and as someone with influence to stand silent or turn a blind eye to everything that is happening in this world. Especially knowing your child will be growing up in it. Some days it’s overwhelming, even disheartening, but even though this world will never be a perfect place, we still can make a difference. And it all starts at home. Here are 3 ways you can make a difference as a mom.

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Fashion

The Pleated skirt + $850 Nordstrom GIVEAWAY!

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Happy Monday ya’ll! It’s been rainy and cold this past weekend but hopefully it will be sunny  warmer weather in our forecast this week. I am already excited for this week because I just found out my hubby and I will be going for a little getaway this weekend. I cannot wait to have some one on one time with the hubs. I think it is so important when you are married with kid(s) to take some time with your love. It really does the body, mind, heart, and soul good.  The last weekend my husband was off we went for a little brunch date after church to a cute brunch spot in Galveston. Josh is not a city person, even though I do love a good brunch in Houston. (Check out my favorite brunch spots here.) But we both love the fresh ocean air, so any chance we get we always go to Galveston. I wore this outfit with this fun pleated skirt for the perfect Sunday Brunch Look. Check out this look below and  make sure to enter in the $850 Nordstrom Giveaway!

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Fashion

The Best Spring Break Swimsuits for under $50

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Can you believe it is already March? Spring is just around the corner and that means Spring Break! I am sure ya’ll are ready to hit the beach or the pool and enjoy your week long vacation. And if you are a mommy on a budget, or a student on a budget, your swim wear doesn’t have to cost a fortune. Here are my favorite Spring Break Swimsuits for under $50!

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