One of my very favorite and most anticipated sale of the year is finally here!! Depending on your status with Nordstrom, the Anniversary Sale has started to open for you to shop, with Early Access for all card holders opening Saturday! One of my very favorite sections of the sale to shop is kids. The timing usually lines up great with Back to School shopping! I love stocking up on basics they can wear all year long! From baby gear to boys + girl favorites, you can check out all my favorites below in our roundup of the best of baby + kids!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is known for the great deals they throw out on baby gear. From car seats + strollers to high chairs and clothes, the baby gear deals are amazing and sell out quick! These are some of my favorites I had an used for years for my babies!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is the perfect timing for all things Back to School. My favorites usually end up being great school shoes at much better prices than you’ll normally find, as well as basics to go with their current wardrobe. Coats are another awesome buy during the sale!
One of my very favorite and most anticipated sale of the year is finally here!! Depending on your status with Nordstrom, the Anniversary Sale has started to open for you to shop, with Early Access for all card holders opening Saturday! One of the very best categories to focus your attention on in the sale is BEAUTY!! There are so many amazing steals on kits for skincare, makeup, and hair tools that you are going to love! Check out all my favorites below!
The Nordstrom Annviersary is such a great time to stalk up on you beauty favorites, especially tools! This is probably the 4-5th year that my go to hair tools from T3 have been part of the sale. They are worth every single penny at normal price, so I highly recommend grabbing them at this great sale price!
Another great thing to stock up on in the beauty section of the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale are skincare tools. These tend to have a higher price point, so being able to score them on sale is huge. Hunter swears by the PMD Clean and uses it daily with her Tula face wash, which is also part of the sale in this great kit. These would be a great duo to even save for Christmas! If you are treating yourself, you’ve got great options too to fight aging skin and get that soft glowing look we all love.
Last but not least in the beauty items worth checking out are these makeup + sunscreen favorites. This glow screen is a major fan favorite, and after using it the last couple months I can agree it is worth the hype!! It gives you great coverage with the prettiest natural tinted glow, so you can go makeup free all summer, or wear it as a base layer. The St Tropez tanner I swear by is included again this year too at a great stock up price. It is for sure my go to and gives you the prettiest tan.
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That rounds up all of our top beauty buys from this years Nordstrom Sale! Stay tuned for more top buys from the sale here on the blog and over on Instagram! You can check out my best of dressing room haul here too!
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is officially here!!! I ran over to my local Nordstrom, with Hunter and we grabbed all my top picks and hit the dressing room for a try-on haul. I’ve included all the sizing details just for you, because I know how much that always helps me!! My favorites this year were for sure beauty, and closet staples… Because they can always be added to anything in your closet. But I’ve included a few more favorite finds too! Keep reading below for sizing details and a full dressing room round up!
DRESSING ROOM REVIEWS
top + pants (N SALE ITEM) + flip flops + hat + bracelets
PANT SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SMALL – perfect length (I’m 5’4)
dress (N SALE ITEM) + flip flops + hat + bracelets
DRESS SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SMALL – fits TTS – slit is not too high
top (N SALE ITEM) + jeans + hat + bracelets
TOP SIZING DETAILS: wearing XS – is pretty fitted. I tried on a SMALL but it was just a touch too wide in the shoulders
tank + shorts (N SALE ITEMS) + hat + bracelets
TANK SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SMALL runs TTS
SHORTS SIZING DETAILS: wearing an XS – the small just had more room in the butt
tank + shorts (N SALE ITEMS) + hat + bracelets
TANK SIZING DETAILS: wearing a small – TTS
SHORTS SIZING DETAILS: wearing an XS – very tight in the waist so went for a SMALL
lounge set (N SALE ITEM) + hat + bracelets
LOUNGE SET SIZING DETAILS: wearing an XS – TTS + absolutely love the lightweight fabric
dress ( N SALE ITEM) + hat + bracelets
DRESS SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SMALL – runs TTS
top + jeans (N SALE ITEMS) + hat + bracelets
TOP SIZING DETAILS: wearing a XS – runs TTS – these lightweight long sleeves are the BEST STAPLE
JEANS SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SIZE 4 – I think they run a big, so size down. They have a lot of stretch
top ( N SALE ITEM) + jeans + hat + bracelets
TOP SIZING DETAILS: wearing an XS – runs TTS
jeans ( N SALE ITEM) + top + flip flops + hat + bracelets
JEANS SIZING DETAILS: wearing a SIZE 4 – I think they run a big, so size down. They have a lot a stretch
sweater + skirt (N SALE ITEMS) + hat
SWEATER SIZING DETAILS: wearing a LARGE – to have the oversize feel
SKIRT SIZING DETAILS: wearing a MEDIUM to add more length
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: TEEN TRY ON FAVORITES
graphic tee + jeans + shoes (all N SALE items)
TEE SIZING DETAILS: wearing a small – oversized fit
JEANS SIZING DETAILS: these run small so go a size or two up
SHOES SIZING DETAILS: run true to size
top + jeans + shoes (all N SALE items)
TOP SIZING DETAILS : wearing a small – true to size / cropped but fitted
JEANS SIZING DETAILS: same as above
SHOES SIZING DETAILS: same as above
graphic tee + jeans + shoes (all N SALE items)
TEE SIZING DETAILS : wearing a small – oversized fit
JEANS SIZING DETAILS : same as above
SHOES SIZING DETAILS : same as above
graphic tee + jeans + shoes (all N SALE items)
TEE SIZING DETAILS : wearing a small – oversized fit
JEANS SIZING DETAILS: same as above
SHOES SIZING DETAILS: same as above
tank (N SALE item)
TANK SIZING DETAILS: wearing a size small and runs true to size
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That wraps up my try on favorites from this year’s Nordstrom Sale!! Check out more favorites below!
Ah are you all just soaking up this summer sunshine as much as we are?! We are loving these long summer days spent outside together! The weather has finally started to cooperate and stay warm, which means we started pulling out all our summer clothes and quickly realized we were in need of a refresh! Between kids growing like weeds, and clothes being worn out from wearing them all year, it was much needed! We have had so much success finding basics from Walmart’s new Free Assembly line for Joe and I, that we decided to check it out for the kids and LOVED what we found!! So keep reading to check out the cute on trend finds and be shocked at the affordable pricing too!
When we shared the summer basics we found for Joe, I mentioned how much I am loving the Free Assembly line at Walmart. The pieces feel really classic without being boring and you cannot beat the prices. I don’t know about you, but kids are WILD when it comes to summer play. Dirt, grass stains, sidewalk chalk, painting, you name it, it all seems to happen in the span of a day. So knowing that I didn’t spend a fortune on their summer style is definitely a mom win in my book.
So now let’s share some favorites!! I’m telling you, you’ll die over how cute some of the pieces are, under $20 or both boys and girls!!
:: SIZING TIP ::
This line does seem to run a little big on my kids. Harper normally wears a 5/6 and is wearing a 4/5. Houston is as well. Hayden is usually a 10 and is wearing the 7/8.
. . . SHOP WALMART FREE ASSEMBLY FAVORITES FOR BOYS . . .
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I hope this helps you stock up on all your fun summer staples for your kids! While you are at it, check out the great options to treat yourself too! I found some stuff I am loving! Check out our favorites for Joe here + here.
Early Access to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale starts next week! If you are like me you have been anxiously awaiting the reveal of the Nordstrom sale preview! It definitely stood up to the hype this year!! The preview is new as of 2020 and is SUCH a game changer when it comes to shopping this sale! I took my time and went through every last item for you and have narrowed down my favorites from each category below!
If you saw my post earlier this week with my tips to prepping for the sale, shopping the preview and making a prioritized list is one of my biggest!! This is not a sale you want to go into blindly because things sell out fast! I went through every single page of the Nordstrom Sale Preview and there are some goodies this year (especially in the beauty category!!). So check out the full preview here + be sure to shop our top favorites from each of the categories in the Nordstrom Sale preview below and start making your own favorites wish list on your Nordstrom account!
: BEAUTY FAVORITES :
: FITNESS FAVORITES :
: TOPS FAVORITES :
: COAT + CARDIGAN FAVORITES :
: LOUNGEWEAR FAVORITES :
: DRESS FAVORITES :
: JEAN FAVORITES :
: SHOE FAVORITES :
: ACCESSORY FAVORITES:
: BABY FAVORITES :
: BOY FAVORITES :
: TWEEN/TEEN BOY FAVORITES :
: GIRL FAVORITES :
: TWEEN/TEEN GIRL FAVORITES :
: MEN FAVORITES :
: HOME FAVORITES :
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I hope this Nordstrom Sale Preview round up was helpful in making your wishlist!! Can’t wait to help you shop the sale next week!
It’s the most wonderful time….of the year!! Haha ok I won’t go that far, BUT the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is almost here and it definitely one of my very favorite sales of the whole year!! Unlike most sales that are trying to dissolve old leftover out of season products to make room for a new season, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is full of BRAND NEW fall styles at discounted sale prices!
While it is my favorite sale of the year, it is also for sure the most stressful sale of the year. The pressure to shop all the things at the sale can be a little overwhelming. But have no fear, I’m here to help!! I’ve shopped this sale for YEARS. By doing that I have learned a few tips and tricks that have saved me not only time, but the regret of missing out on some steals! Not only have I shopped it for years, but I’ve blogged it here as well for years too, so I totally have your back! To help you pre-game, today I’m sharing 5 tips that you can start checking off as soon as today that will make your shopping experience go so much smoother. And hopefully leave you feeling stress free and stocked up on what you need!
:: KNOW YOUR DATES
One of the biggest tips I can give you to shopping the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is to know your dates and have a game plan in mind. Depending on your status with your Nordstrom card, you are able to shop on different dates. Since the sale is made up of all new and HIGHLY anticipated items, things sell out fast. The earlier you can shop the better!!
If you aren’t already a big Nordstromshopper with Icon or Ambassador Status, but want early access, all need to do is get a Nordstrom Card. I am typically not a fan of store cards, but this one is completely worth it for the Anniversary Sale alone. Early access allows you to shop up to 9 DAYS before the sale is open to the public. So while the sale is open to the general public from July 15 – July 31, you’ll start shopping on the 9th! Being able to shop early access can often times be the difference in getting items you had your eye on.
And as an added bonus, right now if you are approved for a Nordstrom Card, you get a bonus gift card! Save yourself the FOMO and sign up now!
:: TAKE A PRE-SALE INVENTORY
Unlike most sales where you can just kind of browse and find anything that sparks your interest, to fully benefit form the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale you need to go in with a plan. Now is the perfect time to go through your closet, your hubby’s closet, your kids and even your beauty shelves to do a little clean out. Get rid of the old and make a list of what you really truly need.
By doing this, those items can be your priority pieces. You aren’t just throwing money out on things you are already stocked up on because you are frazzled. Think long term as well. These are fall pieces you are shopping. So while you don’t need that amazing leather jacket or pair of knee high boots now, you won’t want to be paying full price for them in a few months either. Of course you’ll find items on your list that catch your eye to grab too. But having that list of priority purchases helps you stay focused and get what you really need.
One of my favorite new additions to the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale as of last year is a full sale preview!! Starting June 29th you will be able to head over to Nordstrom.com and preview the entire sale. This makes a HUGE difference in making your list and seeing if this years sale is something you’d like to shop.
If you think the sale sounds a little crazy in general, shopping in store can be madness. So while I love a good girls shopping trip as much as the next person, Nordstrom is a place I love to shop online and here is why.
First and foremost, Nordstrom has FREE SHIPPING + RETURNS! So you can do as many orders as you need and you aren’t worrying about all the shipping charges or not being able to switch out sizes if you order multiple to find the right fit. You can choose to have items shipped directly to you or do the convenient curbside pick up, which I love.
If you are worried about sizing and fit on items since you won’t be going in store, don’t be. You are more likely to find your size still available online than in limited stock in store. And if you need to order multiple, the free returns make it easy and worry free.
Another BIG thing to note is stores all have different stocks of different items, but EVERYTHING in the sale is available online. So it is your safest bet to see and have access to all items.
:: SHOP FIRST, THINK LATER
I know that sounds insane and slightly irresponsible, but let me explain. This is 100% not a tip I would normally give under any circumstance at all. I am the queen of minimalism, and less is more. But with the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale you have to do things a little differently and change your mindset to “if you want it…even a little…grab it”! And here is why I say that. Items in this sale sell out so fast! You might just refresh your page, or wait to hear back from your bestie on if she likes something too, and you will be too late.
Now I’m not saying to blow your bank account and keep everything. Think of the buying it as more like adding it to your dressing room. The dressing room in this scenario is your house. You can get a feel for the items. Try them on with different things in your closet and make your decision there. As I mentioned, the beauty of Nordstrom is that they always have free returns. So instead of regretting not grabbing something before it sold out, you can go a little wild. Then sort through what you really need when you are less frazzled and more focused.
:: THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX
Last but not least is to remember the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale includes ALL the departments at Nordstrom, not just Women’s Clothing. Bloggers tend to focus all of their sale highlights on women’s clothing, when some of my best finds in the past sometimes come from other areas. We are talking everything from Kids and Home to Mens and Beauty. These other categories are often overlooked and can hold some great deals!! I love to shop back to school basics for my kids. So when you are making your pre-game plan, don’t forget the rest of the fam!
As in the past, I’ve got your back when it comes to shopping the sale with ease. Do these steps to start prepping! I will be back here next week with a full look at my favorites from the preview to help you get your list prepped and ready!
Do you prefer in store shopping or online?? I am alllll about the online shopping!! I don’t have to leave my house, I can do it from the comfort of my bed + it saves me time? Sign me up!! ! Of course one of my most visited websites is no surprise to any of you… the amazing AMAZON! Seriously if it is not on Amazon, is it even worth having?! I always love to see people’s random out of the box finds, so I thought it might be fun to share the things I found the last couple of months that were a hit!
I know, buying yourself socks is about as thrilling as getting them as a kid for Christmas. BUT these socks have been such a great find. They are the perfect mini crew sock for high tops so you don’t have any rubbing, but they aren’t sticking out awkwardly either. Loving them!
: LABELS –
You know I have a thing for organization, and I’m obsessed with these labels. Having the cohesive beautiful type across all you items looks so good. You can grab them for full pantry or spices.
This was such a fun purchase to add a little bling. Looks legit, but comes in at $50! Win in my book!
: OUTDOOR RUGS –
Summer is all about outdoor decor refresh and that includes your rugs! Mine had seen better days so I swapped them out for this fun stripe and layered this one on top.
We have reached the days of living by the pool so good sunscreen is a must. I have been LOVING this glo screen for myself instead of wearing makeup. Gives the nicest subtle tint while keeping you protected. You can check out my other sunscreen favorites here.
: NIPPIES –
A friend of mine told me about these and they have been such a game changer for so many of my suits and workout tops!
: BIKER SET –
I grabbed this set a couple years ago and love it so much I just grabbed a couple more colors. It is the perfect comfortable summer set that is easy to dress up or down.
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That wraps up our recent amazon finds for the last couple months! I wanna know, what out of the box scores have you found on Amazon lately?
How often do you and your significant other get a date night in? While we try to make it a priority, busy schedules and 5 little people can make it tricky!! Summer date night options are some of my favorite because they are just so simple and seem easier to fit in without a lot of prep. So since we are trying to do better at fitting them in, I thought I would share some of our favorite ideas for some inspiration!
: Go for a walk around the neighborhood together. Sometimes we will knock on a friends door and just stop to chat or they will join our walk.
: Ice Cream in the car or park and just talk
: Go to a Baseball Game
: Late night kid free swim
: Go on a Hike
: Workout together before the kids wake up or after they go to sleep.
: Go Shooting
: Go on a Bike Ride
: Outdoor Concert
: Grab takeout and take it to the park or somewhere you love outside
: Go boating, kayaking, or paddleboarding
: Go to an amusement park at night kids free
: Mini Golfing
: Check out local food trucks
: Tube down the river
Now I want to hear your favorite date night ideas so we can add them to the list!! Leave them as a comment here or over on Instagram so we can share them!
Summer is flying right by and we will soon be headed in to July!! July is one of my favorite months! We get plenty of sunshine + family time. Plus we get to celebrate our freedom and this country we love so much! If you know me, you know that I love any excuse to match or coordinate with my people. And the 4th of July is the perfect occasion to do just that!!
I personally like to steer clear of buying things that are super holiday specific. I try to avoid those because they are one time wears. But you can still coordinate + feel festive with more versatile looks! So we are here to help! We’ve got a roundup of 4th of July ideas for the whole family!
I’m sure you are all as shocked as I am to see Joe as the star of another blog post! But he can’t get enough of these basics from the Free Assembly line at Walmart, and it looks like Walmart feels the same way about him! They asked us (him) to highlight the awesome selection for Summer Basics too and since we live for Summer and sunshine weather, we were on board!
As I mentioned before, Walmart’s Free Assembly line for the whole family is full of great on trend basics you will love! The prices are affordable and the quality is great too! For the men’s collection, Joe has loved these awesome basic tees. At under $10, I think we have grabbed one in just about every color available. Their newly released summer line has some great options for swimsuits and graphic tees too. You can shop all of our favorite summer basics for the family online. PLUS they are expanding to offer the line in store in more locations too!
If you’ve been around here for a while, you know my go-to hairstyle (if I actually take the time to do it) is relaxed curls. It makes me feel put together and ready for the day, but is still SO SIMPLE!! I love that I can usually get it done in under 15 minutes, and it will last me multiple days! So if you are looking for that quick + easy style you’ve come to the right place! Below you’ll find a step by step video tutorial and a link to all the products and tools I use!
As you can see in the video, it is not complicated!! I really like to limit the amount of product I put in my hair so I can go longer between washes. Ain’t nobody got time for that!! (If you want some tips on how to train your hair for that, check out this post!) Below I’ve linked out all the products I use on a regular basis at the best prices I can find them.
: MY GO TO HAIR PRODUCTS :
First up, in the shower:
shampoo – I swear by this shampoo. Yes the price point is a little higher than your average option, BUT investing in a few key items for your hair is so so worth it in the long run.
That’s it. I know. Mind blowing that I don’t use conditioner in the shower… but keep reading, you’ll get why below.
After shower, before drying:
paddle brush – after the shower, I comb through it with this paddle brush. Starting with my ends helps from more damage to your hair + helps you not get more tangles.
leave in conditioner – I have been using this one for a few months now and it is AMAZING!! I promise I’ve tried so many and nothing works like this one. Make sure you read the instructions!! This is the first thing I put on my hair after the shower. I leave it in for 4 minutes before applying any other product to my hair.
hair oil – Before drying I add this oil throughout my hair. It helps add moisture (goodbye frizz) and has been a game changer for helping to repair my damaged hair.
blow dry cream– After oil, I also add this blow dry cream. Always always use some kind of heat protectant before drying/curling your hair.
blow dryer – I’m sure you’ve heard all the hype about the dyson hair products, but I will tell you, the blow dryer itself lives up to all the praise and 5 star reviews. It drys your hair SO fast and is basically a dream come true. Again it is an investment, but one you will thank me for later!
After blow drying:
heat protectant – Again I am all about PROTECTING my hair. Prevention over repairing later is always on my mind. This heat protectant not only protects your hair as the name states, but it also helps your hair to take on the shape of whatever heating tool (curling iron, straightener) you are using. It also helps fight humidity and unwanted frizz.
curling iron – Love that this one works so well on LOW heat. Always try to keep your hair as heat free as possible to help it stay healthy and strong. I use the 1.25″ size for looser curls.
straightener – When I am done curling, I will go back through with this straightener to fine tune the ends and any wild pieces. This has been my go to straightener for years and years.
hair oil – And last but not least I go through and add a little more of this hair oil to certain pieces to get the look I want and kind of set the look.
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I hope this helps give you the tips + tricks you need to achieve quick and easy curls you’ll love!
Summer is finally upon us and I could not be happier about it!! If you know me, you know I could LIVE by the pool all summer long without a single complaint. I’m sure some of you were from the days of covering your body in tanning oil or even baby oil and waiting for your skin to sizzle, but we are older and wiser now, so let’s talk all thing sunscreen. In my opinion, they are definitely not all created equally! From weird smells, to greasy residue, some are a no go. So I’ve done us all a favor and rounded up the best of the best sunscreen for the whole family!
I’m sure you have heard all they hype behind this cult following glow screen. I was hesitant it could really be that good, but IT 100% IS!! Glow screen is a tinted spf 40 that gives the prettiest natural glow, just like the name states. It is so beautiful on your skin and all I have been wearing these summer days.
:: TULA SUNSCREEN
If you have been around here for a while, you know my love for all things Tula, and this sunscreen is at the top of those favorites. This one doesn’t have a tint, but it does have the prettiest slight shimmer or glow to it. My kids (especially my girls) love doing this one. I love to use it for my hands and my chest and anywhere I don’t want to stress about a tint rubbing off. You can use code KAILEE for a discount too!
:: ELTA MD SUNSCREEN
Next up is this one from Elta MD. This is the ultra option that Elase recommends. If I know I am going to be in the sun all day or for a longer period of time, I will do this one and the glow screen on top. For the best protection and top grade option, go with this one.
:: SUNBUM FACE MIST
This was one a lot of friends have recommended as a quick and easy option. And I will be honest, while I love it to spray on my arms or over my face if I have makeup on, my kids are not a fan. Like most kids, they hate the spray in the face…but if your kids are old enough to be ok with keeping their eyes/mouth closed during the application, this is a winner. It is Hunter’s favorite and doesn’t have a sticky residue.
:: DIME WONDERSCREEN
This one is new to me that I just grabbed after multiple friends recommended it. I love that it is a super clean option as far as ingredients go. They have also said it has a really natural glow, similar to the supergoop option above, that is great for makeup free days at the pool. I will report back, but if you would like to try it, use code KAILEE20 to save!
:: NEUTROGENA STICK SUNSCREEN
Last but not least is the sunscreen stick from neutrogena. We have been using this for our go to for pool and beach days for at least 10 years. It is honestly the one my kids beg for and never complain about using. It glides on super smooth and easy without leaving any chalky marks. It does have your typical more greasy residue of a sunscreen, but the application is so quick and easy it is for sure my top option for kids!
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That is my round up of tried and true favorites! If you have another go to you or your kids love, PLEASE share!! We live outside all summer long so I’d love your recommendations!
