My New Website
by Hey Friends! It’s been a while. I have been working on something new and exciting over here and wanted to share it with all of you. As most of you know, I have been working for a nonprofit organization for the last two years in a position I absolutely loved. Unfortunately, with the way our...
Happy Holidays From Our Family to Yours!
by Hey friends! Merry Christmas! I know it’s been a while, but wanted just hop on this little outlet and wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I cannot believe there are only 6 more days until Christmas! Have you finished your holiday shopping? I haven’t… I cannot believe we are already...
Life Update – We’ve Moved & we’re moving again!
by That’s right, you read it right… We’ve moved and we are moving AGAIN! 🙂 This makes the 15th move in my life and the 6th being with Drew. They say that moving is one of the most stressful things on a marriage so if that’s true, I’d say we are doing pretty darn good you...
Kennedy’s Newborn Photos
by How has it already been a month since she has been here? Well technically last Thursday was a month. Are you guys tired of hearing about her yet? Because well, I don’t care! We are all completely obsessed with her over here! People keep asking how it is now with 2 kids and it is...
Breastfeeding & 3 Things That Helped Me
by One of my friends texted me the other day and said ” what would you say is the worst part post pregnancy” and I said BREASTFEEDING! And don’t get me wrong, I think it is a beautiful thing and I feel very blessed that I get to do it and experience this but, for me,...
Kennedy’s Birth Story
by I don’t know about you guys, but I love reading birth stories and I have been so excited to share Kennedy’s. For those of you who don’t know, I had to have an emergency c-section with Brady. You can read his birth story here. So I always just assumed I would have a repeat c-section...
Introducing Kennedy Ann
by Photo Credit: Brittnie Renee Photography Our baby girl was born on Thursday, February 21, 2019 at 7:14 pm. 6 Pounds 14 Ounces and 19.5 inches long. We are all obsessed with her to say the least! She made her appearance a week early and I cannot wait to share her birth story with all of...
28 Days and Patiently Waiting
by Photo Credit: Christa Robey Photography I can’t believe we are only 28 days away (or less) from meeting our baby girl! We have the hospital bag packed, all the newborn clothes washed, her nursery is finished, and her closet is finally organized. I must say though, even though I feel like “we’re ready” I have...
Kennedy’s Nursery Details
by Happy Monday, friends! I am so excited to share photos of Kennedy’s nursery! It has been a work in progress to say the least. I had originally planned on doing our next baby nursery in black and creams because I loved everything I kept seeing in this combo, but when I found out we were...
Kennedy’s Baby Shower
by Happy New Year friends! It sure has been a while and I have missed you all! I am 33 weeks pregnant today and definitely feeling it! This pregnancy has FLOWN by. It seriously feels like I just found out yesterday that we were expecting and here we are with only 7 weeks left to go!...
Amazing Hoodies for This Cold Weather
by Black Pullover | Cream Pullover | Gray & Cream | Booties Happy Wednesday, friends! I really don’t know how all the professional mama bloggers out there stage their cute outfits when the have toddlers running around. This is a real life post of trying to share outfits with a toddler in tow, but that’s what my...
We’re Ready For Christmas!
by Stockings: Target Last year | Similar Here & Here Just go ahead and call us the Griswold’s you guys. I don’t even care that it’s only November 13th, we have decorated, put up 2 Christmas trees, hung lights on the house and I am listening to Christmas music almost every day! Something about it just...Under $30 Holiday Gift Guide for Mom
by Happy Tuesday, Friends! I have been doing some online browsing and putting together some great Holiday gift guides for all of you early shoppers this year! This is the first post of the series. I will be doing a short post with 6-10 options of great gifts at different price points -all great gifts for...November in Texas
by It’s officially November and we’re in full blown Christmas mode at the Horne household! We have both trees up and lights on the house so needless to say we’re ready! We decorated super early this year for 2 reasons – 1. is because we’re heading to Atlanta for Thanksgiving in a couple of weeks and...Current Target Items I am Loving
by Why is Target SO dangerous? They always have the best things at such affordable prices and when you get to the register you’re like WTH just happened here? It never fails. They have so much cute stuff right now and, considering there are only 9 more Friday’s until Christmas, I decided it was a great...Amazing Finds from Pink Lily Boutique
by Hey friends! I’m currently working on some fun blog posts for the coming weeks so stay tuned for some cute fall things I’m obsessing over at the moment, but wanted to quickly share the cutest top I recently purchased from The Pink Lily Boutique. And no this is not a sponsored post, but one of...Maternity Photo Session – Part 1
by Happy Monday, friends! It sure has been a while! I have been one busy little bee over here with being a mom, wife, working part-time, traveling to NY for work, working on my Etsy shop, and family visiting! It has been a crazy, busy month to say the least, but I am SO glad it’s...LOFT – 40% OFF SALE
by Happy Monday, friends! Loft is currently having a 40% off sale that was supposed to end yesterday, but they extended it until Midnight! Wahoo! You get 40% off all of their new items with the code NEWNOW. They have SO many cute things right now for fall! Here are just 10 of the items I’m...ETSY SHOP NOW OPEN FOR THE HOLIDAYS!
by If you read my blog last week, I mentioned I would be opening my Etsy shop again for the holidays! Last year it did so well so I decided to do it again for a limited time only. It will open today 9/19 until Christmas! And, I’m offering all my blog readers 20% off with...Weekend in Arkansas
by Well I can honestly say this is the first blog post I have done on my IPhone so I apologize in advance for the typos! Not to mention the fact that it’s 11:00 pm and I’m laying in bed, but I just started thinking I have not posted in a while so here we are!...Etsy Shop Opening Again Soon!!
by Happy Wednesday, friends! For those of you who have been following me a while, you probably know I have a “Seasonal” Etsy shop that pretty much stays in vacation mode until the holidays ha! I sell custom ornaments, greeting cards, ceramic mugs, custom plates, onesies and more! I’ve been thinking long and hard about if...AMAZON PRIME – FALL MUST HAVES FOR MAMA
by Grab a pumpkin spice latte and get to shopping friends. This may be the best Amazon Prime roundup I have done yet or maybe I just think this because I am so excited for cooler weather, football and the leaves to change. I have rounded up all of my “must haves” from Amazon! All of...R+F Active Hydration Body Replenish
by [wpvideo K9q5ta0d] Happy Saturday, friends! I normally don’t post on the weekends, but you know me and how I love discovering new beauty products. I recently posted my some of my favorite beauty products which you can read here, but I hadn’t discover the Rodan & Fields Active Hydration when I did that post. First,...Rent the Looks You Love With Le Tote
by A couple of years ago, when I was working in the corporate world and constantly needed new work clothes, I decided to give Le Tote a try. Le Tote is a rental fashion service that lets you wear the clothing and accessories you choose. It works like this: you get on their site and shop the...MISSISSIPPI POT ROAST
by Calling all mamas who need a SUPER EASY go-to recipe that takes about 5 minutes. Okay you guys.. This thing is SO easy to make and it’s delicious! My sisters Mother-in-Law made this for them while I was in Arkansas visiting and I have been making it ever since. We follow this recipe with a...40% Off Everything at Old Navy – Say What?!
by Happy Tuesday, friends! I hope you’re all having a great week so far! I am definitely having a good week! I start my new job with the Global Autism Project today! It is a non-profit organization based out of New York that trains staff at Autism centers all around the world. I will be starting...Beach Waves Hair Tutorial
by [wpvideo tA8GWegj] Happy Monday, friends! I know there are a million of beach waves hair tutorials out there, but I’ve had a few different people ask me how I curl my hair so since I actually fixed my hair today, I figured I would put together a short little tutorial for you guys! It’s super...Dealing With the Terrible Twos’
by You always hear about the terrible twos’, but you don’t really understand the concept until you have a child and he turns two. Holy tantrums! I know this is due to the fact that they are having to transition from all things baby to toddler and discovering their personalities. I just keep telling myself this...Amazon Prime Finds of The Week – Sleepwear Edition
by Cotton Robe – I love how thin this is! I don’t know about you, but when I am in a robe and drying my hair I get SO hot, so I love a good thin robe thats also cute! This one is just that and only $26! Did I mention it also comes in 10...Head to Toe Under $100
by Happy Monday, friends! So sorry I have been MIA lately with posting. This 2nd pregnancy is NO JOKE! I have been SO exhausted to say the least. Props to all of you mamas with multiple kiddos because I seriously don’t know how you grow a baby with that many toddlers in tow. Luckily, I’m in...Homemade Hibachi
by If you’ve been reading my blog, you know that I rarely post recipes on here. However, since I have been learning to cook recently, I decided to start sharing a few of our go-to easy recipes that are quick to make AND delicious. You can check out the first one I shared here. Anyways, I...Pregnancy Survival Guide
by Truth be told, I have been working on this post for a while now for all my expecting mama friends (even before I got pregnant). Now I have a reason to finally finish it ha! I put together my guide of products, stores I love for maternity clothes and of course foods that got me...Amazon Prime Sweaters – Get Ready for Fall!
by I don’t know about you, but I am SO ready for fall! I can’t wait to bust out the sweaters, skinny jeans, boots and pumpkin spice lattes! In fact, I am so ready that I was playing Christmas music the other day. No joke. What is wrong with me? It probably has something to do...10 of My All Time Favorite Beauty Products – Every Mama Needs!
by When it comes to beauty products I love testing and trying out new things, but when I find one I absolutely love and cannot live without, I will use it for a while. I decided to do a round-up of 10 products that I am currently obsessing over and I can’t live without right now....Baby Horne # 2
by Photo Credit: Lauren Junker Photography (more pictures from this shoot here) | Dress: PinkBlush Maternity | Handbag: Amazon If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you probably saw our big news already this weekend, but if not, we’re expecting again! We’re due with baby # 2 in February and we cannot be more excited! And...Cedar Planked Salmon
by Anyone who knows me well knows I am not a very good cook. Don’t get me wrong, I can read a recipe and make something, but I just always seem to mess something up, burn a finger, or set off a smoke alarm. So having said that, I really wasn’t going to share recipes on...An Afternoon at Landon Winery
by Photography Credit: Lauren Junker Photography We went to Landon Winery a couple of weeks ago. It’s the cutest little spot in historical Downtown Mckinney with a great wine selection for all of you mamas who love wine like me! And, for those of you wondering why I am wearing a sweater in 100+ temps, I...Brady’s 2nd Birthday
by [wpvideo 0pZJWCVc] Brady turned 2 last week! I can’t even believe it! The past 2 years have FLOWN by! It feels like I just had him yesterday! I wrote a special blog post on his 2nd birthday. If you missed it, you can read it here. Anyways, we celebrated this past weekend with family and a...The All New Gymboree
by Brady’s Outfit Details: Top | Shorts When it comes to children’s clothes, I am extremely picky. That’s because I don’t like spending a fortune on clothes that they are going to grow out of in just a few short months. I also want to make sure they are comfortable for running around in or nap-time....Pinkblush Maternity
by Outfit Details: Dress: Pinkblush Maternity Photography Credit: Lauren Junker Photography When I was pregnant with Brady, I came across one of my favorite online retailers- Pinkblush Maternity and I have been a loyal customer ever since! They seriously have the BEST maternity clothes that are for the trendy and stylish mom. In fact, I loved...
A Letter to Brady on His 2nd Birthday
by My Brady Bug, I can’t believe you are two years old today. If I only knew things I know now two years ago. You will always be my first child, the one that made me a mother and you are my biggest blessing in life so far (other than the day I married your daddy)....Summer 2018 Comfortable Maternity Styles
by My friend, Jessica, recently reached out to me and asked to do a post for comfortable maternity clothes. Since I have around 6 friends or so pregnant right now, I figured it would be a perfect post for all of you. I’ll be the first one to admit though, when I was pregnant, I pretty...9 Amazon Prime Finds of the Week
by Happy Monday, friends! I guess you could say I have an Amazon prime problem.. I know I shared a couple of these tops the week before last, but they are too good not to share again! I also found a few more pieces I am loving. I hope you love these pieces as much as...Dreaming of Fall- Thanks to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale
by Photography Credit: I highly recommend Lauren Junker Photography if you are local in the Dallas area. She is amazing! Outfit Details: Sweater-Free People |Tank Top- Old Navy| Booties- Lucky Brand | Jeans-Vigoss Happy Friday, friends! After seeing all the adorable items in the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, it has me over the moon excited for Fall! Don’t get me wrong, I...A Few Favorites From the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale!
by It’s here! The first day for the Nordstrom Anniversary pre-sale! That means if you are a cardholder you can go shop today! 🙂 I wanted to have this post ready for you this morning, but I set my alarm at 6:00 am this morning to do it before work and then low and behold their...4th Of July Recap
by Brady’s Swimsuit: Janie & Jack: Top & Shorts Bradys outfit: Shirt: Target (comes in a family collection.. so cute for matching family pictures!) | Shorts: Gymboree We had such a fun time last week visiting Drew’s family in Roswell, GA. We flew in on Tuesday and left Sunday evening. It was a fulfilled 4th of...My Favorite Summer Sales for Mama & Baby
by CLOTHING SALES.. It’s like hearing “Christmas is near”..In my opinion it’s the best time to shop, especially for baby clothes because they grow so fast, I hate spending full-price! I try to update the retailer tabs weekly at the top of my page with the current sales, but sometimes it’s hard to remember to do...Tops from Amazon.. Must Haves.. I promise!
by Pink Top Details: Top- Amazon |Shorts – Joes Old (Similar Here) | Shoes- Tory Burch White Top Details: Top – Amazon |Jeans- Seven for All Mankind | Shoes – Tory Burch Okay don’t mind the mess in these pictures… I literally snapped them as we were about to head out the door this morning for the...Date Night with One of My Favorite Boys
by If you didn’t see my post Friday, I let you know where you could find all the amazing 4th of July deals on my blog. You can check out that post here to get the details! This sweater is included in the sale and it’s currently 40% off! Score! We went to dinner last week...The Best Kimono from Arabella’s
by Outfit Details: Kimono | Tank Top | Shorts (Old) Similar here | Necklace | Shoes We went shopping the other night in Downtown McKinney, TX! They have SO many cute boutiques and shops! We came across a shop called Arabella’s and they had the cutest stuff for women of all types! Those of you who know me,...4th Of July Styles for All Types of Mamas
by The Casual Mama: Rose in the USA Tank Top Red White & Beer Tank Top Wildfox Star Hoodie Freedom Sparklers Tank Top Wildfox Sweatpants The Dressy Mama: Elbow Sleeve Blouse White Ruffle Tank Chambray Wrap Top Tie Waist Jumpsuit Red Dress The Everyday Mama: Blue Square Neck Top Lace Sleeve Tee Sea Sweater Stripe Cold...Our Favorite Products for Mama & Baby this Summer
by We’re the family that lives for summer time and spending it outdoors at the pool. Seriously – laying out by the pool is a weekend ritual (when we aren’t traveling). And let me tell you.. I used to be the girl that would go through almost a bottle of oil in a sitting (yes I...The Most Comfortable Pajamas Ever! Seriously Every Mama Needs Them!
by Pink Hoodie | Pajama Pants | Coffee Mug Photo credit goes to my mother-in-law! 🙂 When shopping at Target the other day for diapers, my cart must of had a bad wheel or something because the next thing I knew I had landed right smack in the middle of the pajama section. Story of my life right.....Graphic Tee’s For All
by Brady’s Outfit: Shirt- Target | Shorts – Gymboree | Shoes – Nordstrom Mama’s outfit: Shirt- Lucky Brand | Jeans – Nordstrom old (similar here) | Sandals – Madwell Happy Thursday friends! Graphic tees are on trend right now and wanted to let you all know that Lucky Brand is having buy one get one half...Our Summer Trip to North Carolina
by We had such a great trip to NC last week. We flew in on Thursday, June 7th and stayed until Saturday the 17th! We planned it around Drew’s work trip so it didn’t feel so long. 🙂 10 whole days away, but it was so good to see my family, take a break from this...Current Loft Favorites
by Ok first, don’t judge my selfies in this post or the mess in our room. If you follow me on Instagram you’re probably used to seeing this and if you aren’t following me, then you should be so you never miss any good deals! 🙂 I just got back from vacation and have yet to...Mommy & Me Shirts From Target
by My Shirt | Brady’s Shirt Happy Monday, friends! I hope everyone had a great Father’s Day Weekend! I know we sure did! We got back from NC Saturday night, just in time to celebrate Father’s Day together! We spent the day yesterday by the pool grilling out and it was a great day to say...Working Out in the BEST Wal-Mart Leggings. Ever.
by Outfit Details: Leggings – Wal-Mart | Tank Top: Old Navy | Shoes- Academy And by working out I mean pushing my toddler around in this Little Tikes Coupe Car. In all seriousness though…. calling all you mamas who work out or run.. I found these amazing leggings from one of my all time favorite bloggers...Target for the Win!
by Outfit Details: Top – Target | Jeans – Old (Similar Here) | Shoes- Target How is it Thursday already? This week has seriously flown by! I have been in NC visiting my mom and stepdad and the weather has been so cool here compared to Texas! We ventured out to Target the other day for...2018’s Best Jumpsuit & Rompers That are Mama Friendly
by Jumpsuits & Rompers are a must have this season. And the good news is, they are great for all of you mamas to throw on and go. I told you in my post here that I would be doing a roundup of my favorites that are mama friendly, cute and affordable. So here it is..And...Throwback Thursday: A Big Life Event- Our Wedding Day
by [wpvideo Wgjt6GP4] How is it possible that this day was 3.5 years ago? That is so surreal to me. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I started a Throwback Thursday series a few weeks ago to give my readers the chance to get to know me a little more. Our wedding day...Throwback Thursday Series: Introducing our Fur Baby to the New Baby
by This is the last Throwback Thursday series. If you haven’t read the first three, you can read them here: first, second, third. This was a really challenging post to come up with, because there are SO many stories I could tell, but I wanted to share something that was a big adjustment for us, but...Freddy’s Date Night
by I am traveling to North Carolina today to see my mom and I’m SO excited! I haven’t been to High Point in years, so it will be fun to see everyone! We went to Freddy’s last night for a little date night before Brady and I go and I wore this jumpsuit I found at Target...10 Things I Learned After Becoming a Mom
by After becoming a mom, you will experience and realize so many things that “no one tells you about.” Probably because most of these topics are just not normally what people talk about, but anyone who knows me knows I pretty much have no filter at times. I reached out to 10 different mothers who are...Summer Must Haves for the Mama on a Budget
by Let’s be real though.. what mom doesn’t love Target, Amazon & Wal-Mart? These are 3 of my favorite stores because any place where I can get diapers, wipes, baby food, coffee, wine, and cute + inexpensive clothes for myself is a win/win in my book! According to Harpers Bazaar pastels, checks and ruffles are the...Throwback Thursday: My Style Then Vs. Now
by If you’ve been following along, you know I am doing a Throwback Thursday series. You can read the first two posts here and here. This is the third segment on my style and next week will be about the early stage of motherhood…You won’t want to miss it! Circa 2010..Back when bubble necklaces were the hot...Bluum- A Monthly Box of New Goodies for Mom and Baby
by Say what?! Do you guys even know how excited I was when I discovered Bluum? It is a monthly box of new goodies for parent & baby! In my opinion, when you become a mom, there is really nothing better than subscription boxes, especially one that has goodies for you and your baby! Because let’s be...My Favorite Items From the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale
by Happy Monday friends! It’s the most wonderful time of the year (other than Christmas) the Nordstrom Half Yearly Sale is here! They have SO many good things on sale! I have put together some of my favorite items from the sale and can’t wait to get some of these pieces in the mail – like...#getdressedgirl
by If you’ve been following my blog, you’ve probably noticed that I normally wear make-up. Or perhaps you read about it here when I talked about how I do this because I believe in the phrase “if you look good, you feel good, you sell good.” Truth be told, when I actually get dressed for the...Throwback Thursday: A Big Life Event- Our Wedding Day
by [wpvideo Wgjt6GP4] How is it possible that this day was 3.5 years ago? That is so surreal to me. If you’ve been following my blog, you know that I started a Throwback Thursday series last week to give my readers the chance to get to know me a little more. Our wedding day was literally...Memorial Day Styles for Mama – All On Amazon Prime (Can I hear an Amen?)
by Memorial Day is this weekend! How is that possible? It seems like it was just Christmas! Raise your hand if you have plans, but nothing to wear and no time to shop. 🙋♀️ Don’t worry mama, I’ve got you covered with a few cute options you can order on Amazon Prime today and they will be here...
Reader Submissions – I Want to Hear From You!
by One of my hopes for this blog is to share information that every mother can relate to. In order to do that, I figured it would be fun to hear from some of my Mama readers & friends every now and then! And, if you have a blog, Instagram or Facebook of your own and...
Best Dress for This Summer
by Outfit Details: Dress: Free People | Shoes: Madewell | Necklace: Nordstrom | Brady’s Shirt: Vineyard Vines | Brady’s Jeans: Hudson Photography Credit: Lauren Junker Photography If you’ve been following me, I’m sure you can tell I am pretty much obsessed with this dress! I bought it a couple months back and I literally want it...Backyard Fun With Bubbles
by Casual Backyard Attire: Leggings | Front Knot T-Shirt | Vans I am a huge sucker for backyard toys. I’m not sure if this is due to the fact that I haven’t had a yard in forever since living in California, or just because it’s 80 degrees in Texas and we love being outside. Either way, when...Throwback Thursday – About Me Edition
by When I decided to start blogging again, I really wanted my readers to get a chance to get to know me and the path that I took to get me to where I am today. Though sometimes that’s challenging when it’s all behind a computer. Something I thought would be fun to do is a...7 Tips for Working From Home With a Toddler in Tow
by Working from home definitely has its pros and cons and, like all jobs, comes with challenges. Of course, it’s amazing being able to wake up, get ready and throw on leggings. But, it’s also nice to get dressed up, go into an office and mingle with work friends. Working from home with a toddler on...Mother’s Day 2018
by I had an amazing mothers day weekend! We left Texas on Thursday to spend the weekend in Arkansas. My mom was in town from North Carolina so it was nice to spend time with her and my family. On Friday, I went to visit my friend’s new store Card and Cloth Shop. They carry adorable...Master Bedroom Makeover
by Dresser Set: Pier 1 Imports | Night Stands: Pier 1 Imports | Bed: Nebraska Furniture Mart & Amazon has it also here| Lamps: TJ Maxx (Similar Here) | Quilt: Pottery Barn | Pillows: Pottery Barn | Rug: Home Goods (Similar Here) Since I have been blasting my instagram with selfies in our Master bedroom, a few of...Baby Products: Splurge vs. Save
by How’s that picture for a throw back Thursday? Can you believe I was only around 32 weeks in this photo and this was nearly taken 2 years ago almost to the day! 🙁 So crazy how time flies! As a first time mom, registering for a baby can be overwhelming, especially when it comes to...Mama Fuel
by Because being a mom is hard. And I thought it was Friday, but evidently it’s only Wednesday. And I have not washed my hair in 2 days. As a matter of fact, it’s in the same nappy bun it is 75% of the time now days, but that’s ok. Why you ask? Because I am...
