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<i>Use code <b><span style="color: red;">cecilia20</span></b> for 20% off your purchase now thru 6/1/2019 at 11:59pm MST!</i>Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-66484054310070821992019-03-05T19:36:00.000-07:002019-03-05T19:36:16.109-07:005 Steps To Dress Like A Dancer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">For quite a few years now, wearing cardigans has not been considered fashionable. But, this season, that has definitely changed. Cardigans have quickly gone from being associated with grannies to being the must-have knitwear item. I for one am very happy to see them making a bit of a comeback. They look fantastic, are comfortable and are a really versatile item of clothing. Everyone should have at least a few in their wardrobe.</span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you need one, or two, I suggest that you start your search by going to the </span><a href="https://www.jdwilliams.co.uk/shop/womens/jumpers-cardigans/cardigans/_/N-1yth637/products/show.action" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; color: #0563c1; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">JD Williams</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> site. They have an exceptionally big range of cardigans, in stock. So, you are bound to find something you like there.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">One of the strongest trends for 2019 is the long cardigan. Most of them finish mid-thigh, but you can also find mid-calf ones too. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These look good whether you wear them with a dress, a top and skirt or a pair of trousers. They are a great way to add a touch of class to an informal outfit, especially if you are wearing jeans.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you choose one that is thick enough, it could potentially be worn as an alternative to a coat on a balmy day. But, it is wise to check that it is not going to rain before wearing your longline cardigan. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Should you get caught in a shower while wearing it you are going to get absolutely drenched. Plus, it is very likely that your cardigan will be ruined.</span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; color: black; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you fancy wearing knitwear to the office, check out some of the sophisticated cardigans that are currently available. Most of them are styled to look like a smart, semi-tailored jacket. If you like the iconic Chanel jacket, this year, you will be able to pick up a sophisticated cardigan that looks very similar.</span></span></div>
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<a href="https://bit.ly/2BNiblE">Matching Hoodies</a> c/o Hoodie<br />
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I hope everyone is having a happy holiday season. This year has flown by and I'm excited to close out the new year to show you guys <a href="https://bit.ly/2rYrtqs">Hoodie</a>! Hoodie is a Utah owned company located in Provo, UT that<span style="background-color: white; text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"> is a full stack clothing commerce solution. They sell custom clothing (which we are rocking here), collaborate with affiliates on lines, and work to produce custom design clothing for businesses and individuals. Hoodie sent us these <a href="https://bit.ly/2BNiblE">Small Tree Hoodies</a>. We love how warm they are, p</span></span><span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">erfect for Utah's winter weather. </span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-family: inherit; text-align: center;">I have teamed up with <b><a href="https://bit.ly/2rYrtqs">Hoodie</a></b> to giveaway a hoodie of winner's choice from their shop!</span><br />
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Everyone has different eye shapes and sizes which adds that personal touch to each of our faces! I have always describe my eye shape as “sad eyes” lol. My eyes are large and slightly downward slanted. I feel that my eye shape is unique and I love to experiment with eye makeup and different looks to enhance different features of my face. I do have a slight hooded eyelid and when Contours RX reached out to review their non-invasive Lids by Design <a href="https://contoursrx.com/the-lift/we-tried-every-eyelid-tape-brand-and-this-is-what-we-found/">eyelid tape</a> I was all in! I’m always up for trying new beauty products.<br />
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<a href="https://contoursrx.com/eyelid-lift-strips/">LIDS BY DESIGN</a> corrects excess skin that covers the natural fold of the lid. Each strip is medical grade, hypoallergenic, and latex free. This product can also help if you have asymmetric eyelids and/or puffy eyelids. Each box provides 80 strips which is a little over a months supply of <a href="https://contoursrx.com/discovery-kit-lids-by-design/">eyelid lift strips</a> and a pair of plastic tweezers. They also sell the amazing stainless steel needle-nose <a href="https://contoursrx.com/precision-tweezers/">Precision Tweezers</a> that are design for making the process even easier! Side note: I also use these tweezers for apply my false lashes! A win-win if you ask me. <br />
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I wasn’t quite sure with what size I should order so I ordered the variety pack! I don’t have much of a hooded lid so after trying a few different sizes I realized that both the 4mm & 5mm work great for an <a href="https://contoursrx.com/before-afters/">instant eyelid lift </a>for me. Below is a before and after so you can see the results! <br />
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I have teamed up with <a href="https://contoursrx.com/">Countours Rx</a> to giveaway a LIDS BY DESIGN kit & Precision Tweezers to a lucky reader!<br />
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I can't believe my baby is TWO! We celebrated Adrien's birthday party last week and had a ball of a time. Adrien is absolutely obsessed with balls.. especially basketballs! When I asked him what sort of party he wanted he told me a basketball party. Adrien doesn't have a favorite team and decorating for a generic basketball party was a bit tricky. I didn't want to go with orange and black decorations in fear it would look to Halloween-ish. I love planning parties and picking color schemes that go with the theme is one of my favorite parts. The color scheme I chose for his party was orange, black, gold, teal, and light orange.<br />
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Our current home is too small to host more than 15 guests so I knew we needed to find a location to throw his <a href="http://www.storybrookplaycafe.com/parties.html">birthday party</a>. <a href="http://www.storybrookplaycafe.com/">Storybrook Play Cafe</a> in Salt Lake City, UT was the perfect place! We hosted it after hours so we had the entire play cafe to ourselves. The setup was absolutely perfect for our party. The play area is located downstairs and our guests were able to play and chat down there while I finished up setting up for the party upstairs.<br />
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<a href="https://www.corelifeeatery.com/locations/salt-lake-city-city-creek-center/">Corelife Eatery</a> catered our party and they were above and beyond. I have done catering in the past with different companies and usually the caterers will leave the food on the table and leave. Corelife Eatery stayed and set up the beautiful <a href="https://www.corelifeeatery.com/menu/#build-your-own-bowl">buffet spread</a> for me while we finished up with the rest of the decorations. It was so nice having an extra pair of hands on such a busy day. Our guests LOVED the fresh healthy food, I can easily say the food is what made the party so great. The <a href="https://www.corelifeeatery.com/menu/#kids-power-menu">Kids Power Plates</a> were the perfect fuel to keep the little ones going.<br />
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We had so much fun and a majority of the time the adults ate/chatted while the kids played in the play area. The nice thing about hosting your party at <a href="http://www.storybrookplaycafe.com/">Storybrook</a> is that there are little games needed since the kids keep busy with their adorable fun setup! My sister Tiana helped me out so much and made some homemade games for Adrien's party! The first game the kids played was a spin on pin the tail on the donkey.. place the basketball in the net. They had so much fun with this one. She also made a cute basketball pinata and we had to save it towards the end of the party but I did manage to capture some images of a few of our guests enjoying that.<br />
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If you have read my blog for a while now you may remember Daryl's infamous snake cake he made for <a href="http://www.dearestlou.com/2015/12/zs-3rd-birthday-reptile-party.html">Zaden's 3rd Reptile party</a>. He used that same concept and made this cute basketball cake for this years party! He is so talented and always come through with my crazy party ideas. For the takeaways I got these cute inflatable basketballs for each of the kids. I don't like giving away useless small toys and figured all kids could use a cool soft beach ball (;<br />
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I wasn't able to get as many photos as I would have liked, especially towards the end of the party but wanted to share a few that were captured throughout the evening. Another special shout out to Tiana for taking photos of us while Adrien blew out his candle, opening presents, and our family photo at the end! It's kind of hard to host and take photos during a party and I should maybe catch a hint and hire out next time, haha!<br />
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I will link all the party/decoration details below!<br />
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Location: <a href="http://www.storybrookplaycafe.com/">Storybrook Play Cafe</a> c/o<br />
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Catering: <a href="https://www.corelifeeatery.com/menu/#">Corelife Eatery</a> | Adult Buffet & Kids Power Plates c/o<br />
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Decorations:<br />
<a href="https://www.zurchers.com/collections/basketball-supplies/products/paper-lantern-basketball-9-5-3-ct">Basket Ball Lanterns</a> || <a href="https://www.partycity.com/metallic-gold-striped-mint-green-lunch-plates-8ct-788136.html">Plates</a> || <a href="https://www.partycity.com/gold-paper-square-dessert-plates-20ct-396037.html">Gold Plates</a> || <a href="https://www.dollartree.com/Cello-Loot-Bags-for-Boys-and-Girls-25-ct-Packs/p323157/index.pro">Candy Bags</a> (Dollar Store) || <a href="http://bit.ly/2xj6SiF">Inflatable Basketball Take Away's</a> || <a href="https://www.dollartree.com/Antique-Gold-Plastic-Charger-Plates-with-Beaded-Rims-13-in-/p411741/index.pro">Gold Cakestand</a> (Dollar Store) || <a href="https://www.zurchers.com/collections/basketball-supplies/products/onyx-black-qualatex-11-latex-balloon-single-balloon">Balloons</a> || <a href="http://bit.ly/2pc1Ssq">Gold "2" Candle</a> || <a href="https://www.partycity.com/glitter-orange-polka-dot-string-decorations-6ct-734159.html#swatch">Glitter Orange, Black, + Multicolor Dot Banners</a> || <a href="https://www.partycity.com/giant-glitter-hip-hip-hooray-fringe-banner-780412.html">Hip Hip Hooray Banner</a> || <a href="http://www.michaels.com/fringed-silver-and-gold-party-blowers-8ct/D015417S.html?cm_mmc=PLASearch-_-google-_-MICH_National_PLA_Shopping_Null_Null_All+Products_General-_-Party&gclid=CjwKCAjw2_LcBRBYEiwA_XVBUyy3zjQ4573yyTp0GwmVE-DMKmFZL-CSviuT5DSq7HJyhqC8Urn9vxoCuGIQAvD_BwE">Gold/Black Party Blowouts</a> || <a href="https://www.zurchers.com/">Teal/Orange Streamers</a>Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-61836088273241593242018-09-12T18:06:00.000-06:002018-09-15T16:39:28.490-06:00Lily Jade Bag Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="https://oliveave.com/garcia-dress-mauve/?rfsn=1564025.2c351a">Dress</a> || <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/products/madeline-camel-gold">Lily Jade Bag</a> c/o|| <a href="http://revereshoes.com/women/boots/palermo-shootie.html">Shoes</a><br />
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It's no secret that I love <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/">Lily Jade Diaper Bags</a>! This one in navy is an absolute dream. I love that it fits all my essentials and more. I also love how classy it is and that I can use this past my diaper bag wearing days. I have teamed up today with Lily Jade to giveaway a bag to a lucky reader (:<br />
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<li>Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ceciliaharvard/">@ceciliaharvard</a> + <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilyjadeco/">@lilyjadeco</a> on Instagram</li>
<li>Visit <b><a href="https://gleam.io/gHISX/cecilia-harvard-lily-jade-navy-giveaway-2018">THIS LINK</a></b> and fill out your info!</li>
<li>You can tag more diaper bag loving friends on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BnoxSmkhTrx/">THIS POST</a> on IG for extra entries!</li>
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Giveway Ends Sunday 9/16/18! Winner will be announced Monday. Good luck.</div>
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How gorgeous are these <a href="https://sayadesigns.com/mini-palms-hair-pins">Mini Palm Hair Sticks</a> from <a href="https://sayadesigns.com/">SAYA Designs</a>? I have been in communication with Victoria (the owner and founder) for the last couple months and she has been amazing to work with. She sent me these little beauties to review and I have to admit I was a bit intimidated to use them at first! However, I'm happy to report that with a little bit of practice these have become my go-to for throwing my hair out of my face.</div>
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In the photo tutorial above, I show a quick one minute way to throw your hair out of your face and how I used these hair sticks to hold my updo in place! This particular hair style can be done in about a minute so it's perfect for anyone who may have a busy lifestyle or doesn't want to spend more than a minute doing hair in the morning (; I gathered inspiration for this look from <a href="https://sayadesigns.com/tutorials">SAYA Designs tutorials</a>! It honestly took a bit of practice since I have so many layers in my hair but I think I finally have the hang of it. My best friend Kandice also recently taught me how to french braid my hair and I am so excited to come up with new ways to use these hair sticks in the weeks to come.</div>
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I don't know if many of you have noticed over the years but I tend to hide behind my hair. Even a month or so ago I wouldn't have been caught dead posting a photo of myself on here with nothing but lipstick on and my hair completely out of my face. I have always had an insecurity of having a chubby face but sometime during 2016 when I was pregnant with Adrien that insecurity got worst and lead to me rarely wearing my hair up. It got to a point that I found myself always either wearing my hair down, even to the gym! I would rather sweat and have my hair down covering my cheeks than pull it up, haha.</div>
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Earlier this month I decided enough was enough and that I was going to slowly work on wearing my hair back and out of my face more. I have only been doing this for the past three weeks and I'm happy to say that I feel more confident in my skin. It has been nothing but liberating to get up in the morning and just throw in some braids or pull my hair back in a ponytail. I don't know why I have been so hard on myself all these years but I'm happy I broke that silly insecurity now than later (: </div>
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Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-53939012896629306562018-08-20T23:18:00.003-06:002020-11-10T17:19:08.741-07:00OXO Tot Stick and Stay Suction Line and Mantraband Promo Code<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Mama is wearing</i>: <a href="https://www.downeastbasics.com/products/gathered-waist-dress">Dress</a> || <a href="https://hopeaveboutique.com/search?type=product&q=scarf">Head Scarf</a> || <a href="http://www.mantraband.com/?rfsn=1578299.2a550&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=1578299.2a550">Bracelets</a> (Mantraband Promo Code <b>CECILIAH10</b> for 10% off) </span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><i>Adrien is wearing</i>: <a href="http://bit.ly/2vYO9sY">Top</a></span><br />
<span style="background-color: white;"><i><b>Oxo Tot Products</b></i>: <a href="https://www.oxo.com/products/baby-toddler/feeding/stick-stay-suction-divided-plate#tot-navy?utm_campaign=stick+&+stay+launch&utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=partner&utm_term=&utm_content=">Stick & Stay Suction Divided Plate</a> || <a href="https://www.oxo.com/products/baby-toddler/drinking/transitions-straw-cup-9-oz#aqua">Transitions Straw Cup 9oz</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white;">Adrien has never been a picky eater and it feels like he eats all day long! He is also very independent and likes to do things himself, one of those is cleaning up after himself. However, in the process of cleaning up he will sometimes accidentally spill his leftovers all over the floor. </span><b><a href="https://www.oxo.com/products/baby-toddler/feeding/stick-stay-suction-divided-plate#tot-navy?utm_campaign=stick+&+stay+launch&utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=partner&utm_term=&utm_content=">OXO Tot</a> </b><span style="background-color: white;">just released this amazing Stick & Stay collection and it's made both of our lives a little easier. Adrien's plate will stay in place so it's easier for him to eat and grab things and his plate is suctioned onto his tray or the table so only mama (or dada) can pick it up. Such a win-win for everyone!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white;">All of the products<b> <a href="https://www.oxo.com/products/baby-toddler/feeding/stick-stay-suction-divided-plate#tot-navy?utm_campaign=stick+&+stay+launch&utm_medium=influencer&utm_source=partner&utm_term=&utm_content=">OXO Tot</a> </b>sent us are high quality! They are definitely a step up from any generic store brand products we have purchased in the past. I'm wanting to replace all of our current children's dishware with OXO Tot after trying them out. I love that OXO Tot products come in easy to remove packaging. All of the stickers came right off without leaving any residue and the boxes were very easy to open! That is reason enough to purchase their products, you won't need a pair of scissors or a knife to cut into the packaging.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">One of my favorite activities to do with my family during the spring & summer months are picnic/park hangouts! I love throwing a blanket, eating some yummy food, and watching our children play while reconnecting with Daryl after a long day of work. When it comes to picnic food I like to keep things simple. Sandwiches, water bottles, and a healthy snack are usually my go-to items. A nutritious snack our family has recently been introduced to are <a href="http://www.madegoodfoods.com/granola-bars/">MadeGood granola bars</a>! We are big fans of granola and knew these would be the perfect snack for our picnic.</span><br />
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I always have a MadeGood granola bar or two in my diaper bag for a quick and healthy snack! These little bars are perfect for little hands. I find that my boys are a bit wasteful when it comes to larger portions and these granola bars are the perfect portion size for them. MadeGood granola bars contain the nutrients of one full serving of veggies in each snack! Perfect for sneaking in those veggies most kids won't eat (; They are also organic, gluten-free, and non-GMO project verified, these three qualities are very hard to come across in a granola bar. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="http://www.madegoodfoods.com/granola-bars/">MadeGood granola bars</a> are made in a dedicated facility free of eight common allergens (peanuts, tree nuts, wheat + gluten, dairy, egg, soy, sesame, & fish). </span></span><span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">My boys don't have any allergies that we are aware of but we have a couple friends that do. </span><span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's so nice to know I have a snack in my bag that Zaden & Adrien can share with all of their friends. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">We picked up our MadeGood granola bars at our local Smiths (Kroger store). They are also available at Whole Foods or if you are an online shopper like myself, you can buy them in bulk on <a href="https://www.amazon.com/madegood">Amazon</a>. I highly recommend checking them out, these little bars are essential for any summer activity.</span>Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-49538429104322919262018-06-26T07:23:00.000-06:002018-07-01T16:55:29.895-06:00Lily Jade Madeline in Green + A Giveaway<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm wearing: <a href="http://bit.ly/2MqPEpo">Dress</a> || <a href="http://bit.ly/2KoG9GW">Hat</a> || Sandals (thrifted) || <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/diaper-bags/products/madeline-camel-gold">Lily Jade Bag-Madeline</a> c/o<br />
Z is wearing: <a href="http://bit.ly/2N3oPJg">Top</a> || <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1101817&pcid=1102201&vid=1&pid=230306002">Shorts</a> || <a href="http://shrsl.com/10uu2">Sandals</a><br />
A is wearing: <a href="http://bit.ly/2N3oPJg">Top</a> || <a href="https://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1101817&pcid=1102201&vid=1&pid=230306002">Shorts</a> || <a href="http://shrsl.com/10uu2">Sandals</a><br />
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This weekend was a busy one! Lots of photo shoots, editing, and family/friend gatherings. I unplugged from my phone as much as possible and soaked up every minute that I could with my boys. When we have busy days ahead of us, I like planning our outfits, snacks, and what I need to pack in my diaper bag ahead of time.<br />
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Speaking of outfits, I found this beautiful Free People dress on sale a couple week ago and knew I needed to have it! I used <a href="https://wikibuy.com/s/all" rel="nofollow">Wikibuy</a> and it automatically applied the best coupon at checkout! Who doesn't love saving money? Also, how cute are the boys in their little matching shirts? I recently purchased these oversized t-shirts and I'm obsessed with the style and fit.<br />
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When it comes to diaper bags, I usually like to over-pack instead of under-pack, there's nothing worse than not having what you need when you are out and about! I recently received this gorgeous <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/diaper-bags/products/madeline-camel-gold">Lily Jade Madeline</a> to review and the photos don't do it justice! This bag absolutely stunning and so well made.. I can tell it is going to last for years to come. </div>
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All <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/diaper-bags">Lily Jade diaper bags</a> come with a removable <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/organizers">12 pocket organizer and changing pad</a>! This makes organizing and finding what you need easy and convenient. The four large exterior pockets are perfect for things I'm constantly grabbing! I love having one pocket dedicated to Adrien, one for Zaden, and one for me. The back pocket is used for my phone. In the smaller pocket I keep my tiny Thread wallet with all of my most used cards and some cash!<br />
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I love that my Lily Jade can be worn as a shoulder bag, messenger bag, or backpack! My personal favorite carry is the backpack style. Backpacks leave both your hands and arms free when chasing little ones around. I love that I will be able to use this bag throughout the years since it's stylish and cute!<br />
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<a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/">Lily Jade</a> is having their first ever Summer Clearance Sale! Unfortunately, Lily Jade sold out of the Madeline in Jade very quickly but you can score major savings on the Madeline in <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/diaper-bags/products/madeline-red-silver">Red & Silver</a>, Madeline in <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/collections/diaper-bags/products/madeline-navy-gold">Navy & Gold</a>, and all of their other bags.<br />
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I have teamed up with <a href="https://www.lily-jade.com/">Lily Jade</a> to giveaway a $350 store credit to one lucky Dearest Lou reader! You can enter either on my <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BkfNW0SnGFD/">Instagram</a> or by entering in the rafflecopter widget below. I will be importing all of the Instagram entries into Rafflecopter at the end of the competition and the winner will be selected at random. Giveaway is open now through 6/29/18. Good luck!<br />
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WINNER IS @ninaskye31! Rafflecopter wasn't letting me manually enter all Instagram entries so I took all of the Rafflecopter entries and entered them into Random.org to generate winner (:Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com27tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-48893766928246928632018-06-01T16:00:00.000-06:002018-07-01T14:03:52.675-06:00Adrien Style: HOTBUNZ Leggings + Discount Code<div class="separator" style="clear: both;">
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I can't get over Adrien in these photos, they showcase his personality perfectly.. a little cutie on-the-go! It's near impossible to capture a still photo of Adrien since he is such a busybody. When it comes to dressing him on a day-to-day basis, I like to dress him in comfortable clothes. No one likes lounging around in clothing that is tight around the waist! I think we can all agree that leggings are much more comfortable than restricting pants or jeans.<br />
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The <a href="https://hotbunz.com/collections/organic-baby-pants/products/head-in-the-clouds-pants" target="_blank">Head in the Clouds</a> leggings are my go-to-pair for everything.I love how easy it is to match and style these leggings, they go with nearly everything in Adrien's wardrobe. Monochrome, clouds, and cute little birds make for a perfect gender neutral everyday print! <a href="https://hotbunz.com/" target="_blank">HOTBUNZ</a> are comfy, practical, and I love that Adrien looks super stylish in them! We are now hooked and I definitely need to get more.<br />
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I can't believe Father's Day is just a few short weeks away. When it comes to gift giving I never know what to buy, what I do know is that the more meaningful a gift is the better. Meaningful gifts reflect the time you spend together. You would think with all of the photos I take that our home would be filled with portraits hanging on the walls and countless numbers of prints! I'm not very good at printing, framing, or putting together albums with photos but it's something I'm working on. <a href="https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/fathers-day-photo-gift-ideas?cid_co=us&cid_ch=soc&cid_su=inf&cid_ca=gof&cid_pr=gif&cid_te=dad_cecelia" target="_blank">Snapfish </a>makes it super fun and easy to create gifts with the photos I take. It's so easy to import photos from Facebook, Instagram, Google Photos, or your computer.<br />
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The boys and I have teamed up with <a href="https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/fathers-day-photo-gift-ideas?cid_co=us&cid_ch=soc&cid_su=inf&cid_ca=gof&cid_pr=gif&cid_te=dad_cecelia" target="_blank">Snapfish</a> and purchased some meaningful gifts for both Daryl (dada) and my dad (papa)! Snapfish has so many awesome gift ideas and is the perfect destination for meaningful Father's Day <a href="https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/fathers-day-photo-gift-ideas?cid_co=us&cid_ch=soc&cid_su=inf&cid_ca=gof&cid_pr=gif&cid_te=dad_cecelia" target="_blank">photo gifts</a>. I love that Snapfish offers budget-friendly gifts that look like a million bucks.<br />
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Here are some of my favorite photos of the boys giving their dad his gift:<br />
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The <a href="https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/fathers-day-photo-gift-ideas?cid_co=us&cid_ch=soc&cid_su=inf&cid_ca=gof&cid_pr=gif&cid_te=dad_cecelia" target="_blank">Canvas Print</a> we got Daryl turned out amazing! The quality was beyond what I expected and the colors printed true to color. The boys love pointing at themselves in the photo and their cute smiles brought a big smile to his face. I personally like the unframed look but for a few dollars more you can add a custom black, chocolate, or oak frame to your canvas!<br />
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Here are some of my favorite photos of the boys giving their papa his gift:<br />
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Papa was in need of a pen holder and this <a href="https://www.snapfish.com/photo-gift/fathers-day-photo-gift-ideas?cid_co=us&cid_ch=soc&cid_su=inf&cid_ca=gof&cid_pr=gif&cid_te=dad_cecelia" target="_blank">Personalized Acrylic Photo Desk Set</a> was a perfect personalized gift for him. I love the sleek design and the photo of the boys will be a great reminder of his two biggest fans. These boys LOVE their papa.<br />
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Living a healthy lifestyle can be a struggle in today's world. Most American's live a sedentary lifestyle, with all of the convenient fast foods and effortless ways to commute it's so easy to gain unwanted weight. </div>
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Did you know that learning more about your DNA can help you figure out what exercise and diet can help you reach a healthy body composition? I've heard of people testing their DNA to figure out their ancestry but never thought about testing it to figure out what form of diet & exercise works best for me! </div>
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The <a href="https://homedna.com/" target="_blank">HomeDNA Healthy Weight Test</a> is a scientifically-based weight-management test that identifies a person's genetic makeup and provides diet and exercise strategies uniquely tailored to their specific genotype. In just 4-6 weeks after samples arrive at the lab, you can receive a comprehensive report with personalized nutrition and fitness recommendations that work best for your body. </div>
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I have been working on my fitness ever since I gained a bunch of unwanted fat from postpartum depression after Zaden was born. I embarked on this journey a little over 4 years ago and I would be lying if I said it's been an easy road. There has been lots of trial and error, a few fad diets, another pregnancy in the middle, and going back to unhealthy eating habits along the way. If I would have known about the HomeDNA Healthy Weight Test and known what sort of exercise & diet plan worked best for my genetic makeup it would have saved me a lot of trial and error trying different things! </div>
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Ultimately, when it comes to losing weight nearly any diet or form of exercise will work if you stick to it. It all comes down to a matter of calories in versus calories out. If you want to eat your TDEE in candy or chips and stick to eating at a deficit you can and will lose weight. However, the way our bodies are designed certain diets and forms of exercise can help us achiever a healthier body composition much faster. Also eating a well balanced diet makes feels good and provides more energy. </div>
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Here are my most recent progress photos. I took the "after" photo shortly after receiving my results from my HomeDNA Healthy Weight Test. You can read previous Fitness/Health related blog posts <b><a href="http://www.dearestlou.com/search/label/fitness" target="_blank">here</a></b>.<br />
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1/2/17 33.7% Body Fat</div>
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4/20/18 22.2% Body Fat</div>
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<u><b>My Results + The Testing Process</b></u></div>
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Taking the test was convenient and simple! The instructions were easy to follow and came with a prepaid postage stamp which made it easy to send to the lab. All it took was a couple cheek swabs (no needles or urine samples) and creating a profile on their site. I had my results within 4 weeks and was excited to find out about my makeup! </div>
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I was blown away with the report, I did not expect to receive such a comprehensive report and was excited to read more about my DNA. The report provides results in four key areas: Weight Loss Ability, Food, Nutrients, and Response to Exercise. I want to touch a little on each of these and how I have applied them into my new fitness routine the last 6 weeks!</div>
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<b>Weight Loss Ability: <span style="color: orange;">Below Average</span></b></div>
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I figured my weight loss ability would be below average since I have to work SO HARD on my diet and exercise in order to lose fat. I know that it isn't impossible to lose weight it just takes a little longer to lose than someone with a more favorable genotype! </div>
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As far as implementing this information into my life nothing really changed. I have since continued to workout and eat healthier (more on that under food). </div>
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<b>Food: </b>Protein Utilization<b> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Normal</span> | </b>Fat Utilization<b> <span style="color: #6aa84f;">Normal </span>| </b>Carb Utilization<b> <span style="color: #3d85c6;">Enhanced</span></b></div>
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Enhanced carb utilization?! WHAAAAAAAAAAAAT?!!</div>
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Prior to taking this test I was following a Keto diet. I did Keto from mid-November 2017-February 2018. March was on and off but primarily low carb, my only goal was to continue working out and eating at a deficit. There's a misconception with Keto that you will gain weight back once you are off it, it's true that you will gain a bit of water weight since your body replenishes the water and glycogen in your muscles and liver but as long as you continue to eat at a deficit, your fat loss won't change. </div>
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When I got my results back I was shocked to find out that a higher complex carb diet works best for my body type in order to lose weight! Like I said earlier in this post eating at a deficit and sticking to any diet will work but I was honestly a bit excited to find out that higher complex carbs work for me. </div>
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According to my food summary my macros should be as follows:</div>
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20% Protein | 50% Carbs | 30% Fats</div>
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For the past 6 weeks I have been sticking to a diet higher in complex carbs and have broken a weight and fat loss plateau that I haven't seen since prior to getting pregnant in 2012. I haven't stuck to a super strict diet and have had a few "cheat" meals along the way too.</div>
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<b>Nutrient</b>s: Vitamin B12 <b><span style="color: red;">Low</span></b> | Vitamin B9. A, C <span style="color: orange;"><b>Below Average</b> </span>| B6, Vitamin D<span style="color: orange;"> </span><span style="color: #6aa84f;"><b>Normal</b></span></div>
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Micronutrients have not been shown to have a direct effect on body weight/fat but play important roles in a variety of functions in the body that may affect your body composition. I scored low and below average on most of the micronutrients tested, yikes! </div>
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It makes sense that my micronutrients were low since I was doing Keto at the time and eating very little vegetables and no fruit. I also wasn't taking the recommended supplements I should have been taking when following the diet. Since I am now eating more fruits and vegetables I'm hoping my body is closer to a normal. I also loved how the test told me which foods to try to incorporate into my diet in order to get these nutrients. </div>
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Fat Loss Response to Cardio, <span style="color: red;"><b>Low</b></span> | Fitness Response to Cardio, <span style="color: orange;"><b>Below Average</b></span></div>
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HDL, Insulin Sensitivity, Glucose Response to Cardio, <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Enhanced</span></b></div>
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Body Composition Response to Strength Training, <b><span style="color: #3d85c6;">Enhanced</span></b></div>
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<i>Any exercise can enhance weight loss from dieting. </i><i>When a person loses weight by only dieting, they are likely to lose muscle mass along the way.</i></div>
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This portion of the test was very lengthy and I could write pages but I will save you guys all the details and try to summarize it! The best form of exercise for me is strength training but in order to achieve a healthy body composition I must incorporate cardio as well.</div>
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I like that the test put together a workout and sample diet plan for me, I think this info is very useful for someone who is new to fitness and doesn't know where to start. However, I have applied the principles I learned into what I'm already doing and eat more calories than my suggested meal plan recommended since I am very active.</div>
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Interested in purchasing a HomeDNA Healthy Weight kit? They are available at CVS and Rite Aid drugstores or online for $119 at <a href="http://homedna.com/">HomeDNA.com</a>.</div>
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<b>T H A N K Y O U</b>.</div>
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I want to start off this post with thanking all of the men & women (+ their families) who serve our country. I'm so grateful to live in this country & thankful for all of those who have lost their lives for our freedom. </div>
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Today's post is featuring this swimsuit from one of my favorite local companies, <a href="https://www.limericki.com/" target="_blank">Lime Ricki</a>. If you have been around for a while now you may remember my <a href="http://www.dearestlou.com/2016/07/lime-ricki-swimsuit.html" target="_blank">last Lime Ricki post</a> back in 2016. I still own and love that swimsuit. PS how cute is my round belly?! </div>
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When it comes to swimwear I usually stick to neutral colors and prints so I can mix and match all of my pieces. This is my first two-piece from Lime Ricki and I love it! It's super flattering, comfortable, and provides quite a bit of coverage for a two-piece. Also how fun is the top? I LOVE the lace up back.</div>
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There are multiple reasons I love <a href="https://www.limericki.com/" target="_blank">Lime Ricki</a>. One of the biggest reasons is <u>they never Photoshop or airbrush their models</u>. They also use models of <i>all different sizes</i> and re-gram/share photos of <i>REAL clients</i> wearing their swimwear. I love that, this is what makes Lime Ricki different from other swimsuit competitors. </div>
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You see these photos of me above? These photos are untouched! There was no Photoshop or airbrushing tricks many women (+men) use to "enhance" their body. 2018 is a year of not only working on my physical well-being but most importantly my mental health. It's so important to love yourself just as you are, no matter what stage in your journey you may be. Life is too short to worry about how you look in a swimsuit or being "summer ready". So go on, enjoy playing at the pool with your kids or go to the beach with your friends. The moment you stop worrying about how you look will be liberating and the best gift you can give yourself. I'm in no way saying that it's a bad thing to continue to strive and work towards your health but there's NO REASON to be so hard on yourself ♥</div>
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I wanted to share some of my favorite items as of late as well as some of my favorite brands! Most days I'm either wearing something similar to this or joggers. I'm all about comfort and simple outfits when it comes to getting ready on a regular basis. I also tend to be a heavy packer and I have been on the hunt for a light weight bag that fits all of my crap, lol. Well guys, I finally found it!<br />
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The new <a href="https://freshlypicked.com/collections/city-pack" target="_blank">Freshly Picked City Pack</a> is my new go-to bag and is perfect for my everyday needs! It's insanely light weight.. so light weight I forget I'm wearing it half the time. Water-resistant and wipeable, which is perfect in rain or shine for a busy mama on-the-go. Oh and did I mention it's so comfortable? The padded straps really make all the difference when carrying loads of stuff. On a regular basis I carry my camera gear, mommy pouch, diaper/wipes pouch, water bottle(s), & snacks.. I can easily fit more too! I love it so much.<br />
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I mentioned this on Instagram a few weeks ago but Freshly Picked recently released their <a href="https://freshlypicked.com/collections/fringe" target="_blank">Fringe Club Membership</a>! If you are going to buy anything Freshly Picked you really need to join! Fringe members get an additional 20% off ALWAYS and get FREE shipping! It's only $10 a month to become a member and that $10 gets you a $10 store credit, if you don't use your credit one month it rolls over to the next.<br />
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<a href="https://wovenpear.com/" target="_blank">Woven Pear</a> is another company I love! They are locally based and carry the cutest socks on the planet! I got my first pair back in 2015 and have been hooked ever since. These are fun to add a funky finishing touch to any outfit. The outfit I styled above would have been rather plain and simple without my cute <a href="https://wovenpear.com/collections/shorties/products/bees-knees-ankle-sock" target="_blank">Bees Knees ankle socks</a>, don't you think?<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Disclaimer: This post isn't sponsored, just sharing some brands I love. Thanks for reading + supporting my little space on the internet.</span>Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-638296039014269002018-05-25T12:57:00.001-06:002018-05-25T12:57:20.236-06:00Revere Shoes Spring Style + A Giveaway<div dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt; text-align: justify;">
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Top (<a href="https://hopeaveboutique.com/products/tie-front-peplum-top" target="_blank">similar</a>) | <a href="https://hopeaveboutique.com/collections/skirts" target="_blank">Skirt</a> | <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/women/sandals/rosario-backstrap-wedge-blacktan.html" target="_blank">Wedges</a> c/o | Tote c/o</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Today's look features these <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/women/sandals/rosario-backstrap-wedge-blacktan.html" target="_blank">Rosario Back Strap Wedges</a> from <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/" target="_blank">Revere Shoes</a>!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Happy Friday! I'm so excited for the weekend. Today is Zaden's last day of Preschool, I can't believe I will have a Kindergartner this fall! This school year has flown by and it's been amazing watching Zaden learn and grow throughout it. I know he is going to do amazing in Kindergarten. Friday for us equals date night and I'm excited to get dressed up and spend some one on one time with Daryl! I may throw on something similar to this look I shot earlier this week featuring these gorgeous <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/women/sandals/rosario-backstrap-wedge-blacktan.html" target="_blank">Rosario Back Strap Wedges</a> from Revere Shoes!</span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">These have been my go-to sandals this Spring. They are insanely comfortable, the built-in arch support is amazing. I love that I can dress these up or down and that they go with nearly everything in my wardrobe. When picking out a look, I wanted to pattern mix and incorporate some older pieces I haven't worn in a while. Both my top & skirt are items I have purchased from <a href="https://hopeaveboutique.com/" target="_blank">Hope Ave.</a> over the years (see how I previously styled here + here). I want to style these wedges again (hopefully sometime next week) and show you how I dressed them down! </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">When it comes to shoes I highly recommend investing in a few quality pairs that will go with everything! I rarely spend less than $60 on a pair of shoes. <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/" target="_blank">Revere Shoes</a> is a company I highly recommend since they not only deliver quality and style but most importantly comfort. </span></span><br />
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<span style="background-color: white; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">I have teamed up with <a href="https://www.revereshoes.com/" target="_blank">Revere Shoes</a> to giveaway one pair of shoes to a lucky reader!</span></span><br />
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Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-88356252008292868472018-05-15T04:49:00.001-06:002018-05-15T04:49:03.349-06:00Mothers Day + Pink & Blue Co. Discount Code<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I'm wearing: <a href="http://pinkandblueco.myshopify.com/?rfsn=1314238.048c06" target="_blank">Pink & Blue Co. Necklaces</a> (Elle + Mimi styles) || Dress, thrifted || Shoes, <a href="https://www.vionicshoes.com/women/flats/reagan-mule.html?76=18" target="_blank">Vionic Reagan Mule</a><br />
Z is wearing: <a href="http://bit.ly/2rIKayy" target="_blank">Top</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2wHEg5B" target="_blank">Old Navy</a> || <a href="http://bit.ly/2rFAqFm" target="_blank">Bottoms</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2rFAqFm" target="_blank">Carters</a> || <a href="http://bit.ly/2IhABAU" target="_blank">Malibu Sandals</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2wFkPdH" target="_blank">Freshly Picked</a><br />
A is wearing: Top, Baby Gap || Bottoms, Zara || <a href="http://bit.ly/2IhABAU" target="_blank">Malibu Sandals</a>, <a href="http://bit.ly/2wFkPdH" target="_blank">Freshly Picked</a><br />
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That was a long and unexpected break! Needless to say, I'm happy and ready to be back.<br />
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Mother's Day was this past Sunday and it was such a wonderful day. We spent the morning at church and afternoon-late evening with our families. The boys made me homemade chocolate covered strawberries! Adrien and Zaden ate about half of them but the ones that made it into my belly were SO GOOD! Daryl snapped these photos of the boys and I. I think he did a great job capturing each of our personalities.<br />
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See the necklaces pictured above? <a href="http://pinkandblueco.myshopify.com/?rfsn=1314238.048c06" target="_blank">Pink & Blue Co.</a> kindly sent me these gorgeous necklaces to review! Pink & Blue Co. engraves custom birth information on delicate pieces of jewelry! When it comes to jewelry I like <i>simple</i> and <i>meaningful</i> pieces. I had never seen a jewelry company that offers this type of engraving and was so excited when they reached out for this collaboration.<br />
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Birth is such an incredible thing. The birth of both of my boys are two of the best days of my life. Although labor is <i>tiring</i>, the contractions are painful and nearly unbearable towards the end, seeing your baby for the first time <i>changes you</i>. The exact day & time that I first met my boys are engraved on these necklaces. That moment in time I hold so near and dear to my heart.<br />
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I LOVE these necklaces! I can't say it enough. The quality is above and beyond what I expected and I have gotten so many compliments from friends and family since receiving them. If necklaces aren't your thing they also engrave bracelets and offer different metal types (silver, rosegold, and gold).<br />
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<b>Pink & Blue Co. is generously offering Dearest Lou readers <span style="color: red;">15% off</span> with promo code: <span style="color: red;">dearestlou</span></b></div>
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<i>TREAT YO' SELF with a pretty jewelry piece!</i></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit; white-space: pre-wrap;">Anyone else a procrastinator when it comes to holiday shopping? I’m the worst and just barely starting shopping this last weekend! One of my favorite places to shop is JCPenney. I love that they have a little bit of everything and it’s a one stop shop for my holiday shopping needs. </span></div>
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Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-83194996548318221192017-12-12T21:37:00.002-07:002017-12-12T21:37:27.547-07:00Throwback to Summer 2017 Featuring Spanglish Heart<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://spanglishheart.bigcartel.com/product/presale-black-on-black" target="_blank">Modern Madre All Black Snap Back</a> c/o || <a href="http://spanglishheart.bigcartel.com/product/seaside-blue-blanket" target="_blank">Cozy Blanket</a> c/o<br />
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Throwback to green grass, pink hair, and warm summer evening cuddles with my boys. My sweet friend Melissa sent us some goodies from her shop, Spanglish Heart, earlier this year.<br />
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<a href="http://spanglishheart.bigcartel.com/product/presale-black-on-black" target="_blank"><i>Modern Madre Snap Back Hat</i></a> ($19)- I absolutely LOVE this hat. I wear it 3-4 times a week and own both the black on black version and the white and black.<br />
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<i><a href="http://spanglishheart.bigcartel.com/product/seaside-blue-blanket" target="_blank">Superstition Blanket</a></i> ($24)- These blankets come in a variety of colors and I love the color Melissa sent me. I can't even begin to tell you how many times we have used this blanket.<br />
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I'm going to work on catching up on some old posts from earlier this year throughout the week so be sure to come back tomorrow.Dearest Louhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06857770218825517869noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2896946605595719451.post-85269198891611075162017-09-26T22:16:00.000-06:002017-09-26T22:16:24.283-06:00Breast Feeding Thoughts + Prolacta Bioscience<div style="text-align: left;">
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<span style="white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I’m very passionate about breastfeeding. I think it’s so cool that a woman's body can create liquid gold for their little one. With both of my boys, my goal has been to breastfeed through the one year mark and then wean whenever they are ready. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Now that Adrien has passed the one year mark <span style="white-space: pre-wrap;">I’m noticing more people saying that I can “finally stop breastfeeding him.” This comment started about the time I began incorporating solids into his diet and has become more frequent in the last couple months. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">I love the bond Adrien and I share when nursing and I personally don’t understand why it’s such a common practice here in the US to wean babies off of breast milk before THEY are ready. There are so many benefits to human milk in the earliest days of life and even beyond year one. I gently started weaning Zaden when he showed signs of being ready around 18 months and am planning on doing the same for Adrien when HE shows signs of being ready. Breastfeeding helps me to slow down and live in the present and enjoy my baby while I still can. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Breast milk isn’t just beneficial for full-term babies. For the tiniest premature babies born too soon, breast milk is even more important. Which brings me to why I’m teaming with </span><a href="https://hubs.ly/H08DdbK0" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prolacta Bioscience</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on this sponsored post today. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Prolacta reached out to me to help spread awareness to expectant parents on the importance of breast milk-based nutrition in the NICU and beyond. </span><a href="https://hubs.ly/H08DdxS0" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This article</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> explains more about why human milk matters. </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">While breast milk alone is sufficient for a full-term baby, preemies need their breast milk “fortified” with additional protein, calories and minerals to help them grow. To provide this added nutrition, NICUs use something called human milk fortifier (HMF). But don’t let the name fool you! </span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;">Did you know that nearly all HMFs are made with cow milk?! Often, because cow milk contains foreign proteins, some babies and especially preemies, struggle to adjust to and digest cow milk in their diets. </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This can cause serious complications, like NEC (</span><a href="https://hubs.ly/H08Dddb0" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">necrotizing enterocolitis</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">), a </span><a href="http://online.liebertpub.com/doi/pdf/10.1089/bfm.2011.0002" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">leading cause of death</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> for preemies (see study </span><a href="http://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(09)01085-3/abstract" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and </span><a href="http://www.jpeds.com/article/S0022-3476(13)00865-2/abstract" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">here</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">). </span></span></div>
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<span style="color: #444444; font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">But there is an alternative. Prolacta Bioscience makes </span><a href="https://hubs.ly/H08Ddzv0" style="text-decoration: none;"><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">fortifiers using 100% </span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">human milk</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> from moms who donate their excess breast milk</span></a><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span><span style="background-color: transparent; font-style: normal; font-weight: 400; text-decoration: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> How amazing is that? </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Earlier this month we had the opportunity to do a staycation over at <a data-saferedirecturl="https://www.google.com/url?hl=en&q=http://www.steinlodge.com/&source=gmail&ust=1505761420606000&usg=AFQjCNH-bznNgqlbseuWDijnZPITn1jivw" href="http://www.steinlodge.com/" style="color: #1155cc;" target="_blank"><span style="color: #e4af0a;">Stein Eriksen Lodge</span></a>! This was our first time staying there and it was absolutely incredible. </span></div>
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: inherit;">When we arrived we were greeted by a valet service and staff eager to unload our bags. Our car was quickly valeted to their underground parking garage and our bags brought to our room. The staff was amazing, I have never felt more welcomed at a hotel in my life. Everyone was so friendly and </span><span style="color: #454545;">accommodating</span><span style="color: #454545; font-family: inherit;"> to our needs. A lovely member of the staff escorted us to our room and briefly showed us around.</span><br />
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<span style="color: #454545; font-family: inherit;">The grounds were beautiful. There were great views of the surrounding mountains and the lodge captured a homey feel.</span></div>
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We learned Stein Eriksen Lodge has an awesome shuttle service. They shuttled us down to main street and dropped us off in front of our destination. We didn't have to worry about parking or navigating the unfamiliar city. We were surprised to hear the shuttle service will also come pick you up where ever you may be on main street.</div>
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We arrived a little later than expected and had plans to hang out with <a href="http://stylefitfatty.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fati</a> and Ben for the evening. Take a look at the fun we had around Main Street:<br />
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Later that night my in-laws dropped off Adrien and we had a little one on one time with our youngest babe. It was so fun watching movies on the big screen TV while Adrien excitedly explored our room. The room was cozy and perfect for our overnight stay. I really loved the black out curtains that allowed us to sleep in and take our time in the morning.</div>
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Ever since becoming a mama, my style has transitioned to only wear pieces that are comfortable. I will not choose fashion over comfort... ever. There's nothing more annoying than trying to take care of my boys in uncomfortable clothes. When it comes to shoes I know I can count on <a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/def32f36-7f76-4b66-9327-85bb3adf44bb" target="_blank">Famous Footwear</a> for cute and comfortable shoes. They carry a huge selection of big names that I know and love.<br />
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These <a href="http://campaign.theshelf.com/4798ba8f-09b3-48b2-a539-5156d9ac8836" target="_blank">booties</a> are perfect for a busy mom who doesn't want to sacrifice comfort for style.<br />
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