As soon as the temperatures drop around here, I feel like just snuggling up and enjoying my Christmas decor, and maybe never leaving my house again. Haha! I love how holiday decor can make your house feel so inviting and cozy. While these pictures are from last year, I am already starting my decorating because I want it to last forever! Ha! But honestly, it is one of my very favorite times of year, and I wish it lasted a few weeks longer!
Which brings me to the great debate. Are you a pre-Thanksgiving or post Thanksgiving decorator. I have no shame in admitting I want everything up within a day or two of Halloween!! It is just so magical I want to enjoy it for as long as possible So with that in mind, I thought it would be fun to share some ways you can decorate your home for the holidays while keeping it simple and affordable!
:: STOCKINGS
Stockings are such a simple, quick, and easy way to bring the holiday decor into your home. Who doesn’t love a festive mantle?! I am loving how many cute simple options there are this year!! It was hard to narrow down my favorites!
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:: GARLAND
Christmas Garlands might just be one of my favorite parts of Christmas Decor. For me they are right up there with my actual Christmas Tree. I love having plants and greenery throughout my home, so a garland adds to that same feel with a festive flare. Depending on how fancy you want to go, you can find garlands for a steal! Costco sells one that I’ve had friends rave about so that is a quick and easy option. Mine is from Gatehouse. I love that I was able to kind of create my own by choosing the greenery and then adding the berries and ribbon.
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:: ACCESSORIES
When it comes to holiday decor, over doing it on the accessories can happen fast. There are just so many different themes + options out there that are so good, it is hard to not want to incorporate them all. If I can give you one tip to simplifying your holiday decor, it would be to simplify your accessories. For me, I stick to lots of greenery, a simple neutral color palette, and these custom Santa’s throughout the room. They bring a fun magical touch, but aren’t over bearing or taking away from my every day style. Your holiday decor style should mirror your every day home decor.
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I love holiday decor and just the feeling it brings to your home. I hope these tips were helpful to bring a little bit of the magic in to your home without the dreaded clutter we sometimes pair with it. I’d love to know your favorite things to decorate with during the holiday season!
You guys I am SO SO excited for this big announcement! Christmas came early and I was able to team up with my very favorites over at PMD to create this limited edition custom gift set!! If you’ve been around here for even a month, you have heard me declare my love for PMD and what a game changer it has been for my skin, so I can’t wait to walk you through the details of the set and why I loved it so much to create a custom set just for you guys!
Check out the video below to be fully introduced to the new set + what it includes! I hope you love it as much as we do!
:: LET’S TALK DETAILS! ::
:: WHAT DOES THE SET INCLUDE?
The Kailee Wright x PMD exclusive set includes my two tried and true PMD favorites, the Personal Microderm and the Clean. You can purchase the set together in this custom carrying bag, or individually. You can use code KAILEE20 for 20% off either option! Let’s talk about what each one of the products does for you and your skin!
Personal Microderm Pro:
The Personal Microderm Pro is just like bringing a day at the spa to your Master Bathroom. It uses a spinning/suction motion to give you an at home microdermabrasion treatment. By using it regularly (I usually do it about once a week) it reduces fine lines, wrinkles, pores, and just gives your skin such a smooth fresh look.
Clean:
The Clean is my favorite tool to take your everyday face wash up a notch. It vibrates at different speeds/variations to give you a deeper clean. By using it regularly it helps tone your skin and of course give you a deeper clean. Hunter absolutely loves using it and I think it is such a great gift idea for the teen years especially!
Bag:
And of course the perfect set needed the perfect bag. We made sure to provide you with a top of the line quality matching bag to keep your skincare organized and make it easy to take with you on the go!
We truly hope you love these products as much as we do!! Don’t forget to use code KAILEE20 for 20% off! Your support means the world!
Anyone else out there just crave their workout time?! If my old self could see me now, I would be dying. I used to dread the thought of working out regularly and thought people were kind of nuts, but once I started I’m not sure how I lived without it. I totally crave that mix of mental clarity + pushing myself to do something harder. Since Covid, I have just been working out at home in our gym, and honestly kind of loving it! A lot of you are doing something similar and asking for ideas on how I make it work. So today I’m sharing all about my favorite at home workout accessory, the exercise band, and why I love using it on the regular!
:: TARGETS SPECIFIC AREAS
One of my very favorite thing about working with bands is how well they target specific areas. Just looking at that picture above, I can feel the added burn you get from doing it with the band. A lot of the moves you’ll see people do with bands look so simple and like they aren’t doing a lot. But I’m hear to tell you, those bands will target the tiny muscles you didn’t realize you had and BURN THEM OUT!
:: SUBSTITUTION FOR WEIGHTS
Bands are a GREAT substitution for weights too. Weights can seem a little daunting when you are first starting out, and bands are a great way to ease yourself in to the same moves without the weights at first. When you buy a pack like this one, they came with different tension levels just like using different weight amounts, so you can switch it up based on your strength and what area you are targeting.
:: TRAVEL FRIENDLY
One of the best perks about having exercise bands as a workout tool is how travel friendly they are. They are by far my favorite go to workout while traveling. They take up less room than a pair of socks, but pack a punch for sure. You can easily incorporate them into a workout in a hotel gym or just next to your bed before you head out for the day. You can check out some of my favorite travel friendly moves here.
:: AFFORDABLE
Exercise Bands are one of the most affordable piece of workout equipment money can buy! Which makes them great for anyone starting fresh and not ready to commit to big price tags or more on a budget. This set comes with 3 bands with varying tension levels, has great reviews and is under $15!
As you can see, exercise bands are an amazing tool to have whether you are just starting out or a seasoned veteran. They are so user friendly and convenient. I think overall I just love that they take the thought out of my workout. You can take any simple move from a squat to a leg lift, add a band and it intensifies the workout so much more so you are really targeting those muscles.
I hope this was helpful!! As I figure things out myself, I love sharing my favorite finds and what is working for me, but I LOVE your feedback. Let me know here or over on my Instagram Post what other workout tips and tricks you’d like to see here!
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Let’s talk home decor! With the whirlwind of all things 2020, it has been a minute since I featured anything home decor related so I thought it would be fun to jump back into that today. I get a lot of questions on how I keep my house looking put together and clean, and while you are not seeing what it really looks like 24/7, there are some insider design tips that totally help give you a higher end look when it comes to the details! So today I want to talk all things pillows and share 3 tips that will you help you style your couch like a pro!
Okay, this is may be the tip that will make the biggest difference when it comes to the overall look of your couch. About 10 years ago it was pretty popular (especially here in Utah) to match your pillows to each other, as well as to your art and throw blankets. I’m here to tell you, you don’t need to do that!
Instead of matching colors, I’d recommend coming up with a very loose color palette that you feel your living room fits into. An easy way to do this is to choose a season. Summer palettes would be bright, vibrant, with light sands and neutrals mixed up. Spring palettes would be muted and pastel in nature, perfect for farmhouse and traditional homes. Fall palettes are typically deeper, earthy, and natural in nature. And winter, well winter palettes are cool (think deep navy’s), clean and more masculine. What season do you think your space would fall into? It’s okay if it doesn’t match perfectly into one category, but that general idea will give you a great palette to work with when your selecting pillows and covers that work well together but aren’t “matchy”. Always think coordinating but not identical.
:: GO BIG OR GO HOME
Ok don’t take that too literally, but as a general rule, bigger pillows almost always look better (and are comfier) than small throw pillows. Definitely consider the scale of your couch when purchasing, but throughout our home, 20″x20″ are the go-to. I’m sure you’ve seen the “karate chopped” pillow all over the place, which makes a big difference in presentation. But my secret tip to having nice full + fluffy pillows…buy an insert that is one size larger than your pillow cover! It will automatically create a full, fluffy, karate chopped effect with little effort on your part!
You know how tip number one was about not being matchy matchy? I need you to keep that in mind when it comes to texture too! Texture is a detail that can make or break a perfectly styled couch! I love to mix and match textures when selecting throw pillows and blankets. You’ll notice our couch has a few tweed throw pillows which I love to use to juxtapose the more feminine pinks and oranges in the space. If your sofa is leather, opt for something soft for a few of your pillows like a velveteen trim or a faux fur in the winter. If your sofa is super soft and cushion-y, maybe go for a pillow cushion that is leather. Mix it up, I promise it will add so much!
I hope these 3 tips are helpful in helping you create a more cohesive space you love!! I’d love to hear what other home decor tips and tricks you are interested in seeing!
As most of you saw over on Instagram, we just got back from Mexico with all of the Wright clan. Like most people, due to Covid and the pre-cautions we have been taking, we haven’t taken any big trips since we went to Hawaii in January, so this felt so crazy!! I’m usually such a planner, but we completely put all the plans in Joe’s brothers hands and absolutely loved it! We have been getting so many questions on where we stayed in Mexico, our thoughts about traveling during Covid + crossing the border to Mexico, and all the things, so I’m sharing our experience below!
First up, let’s talk getting there! The resort we stayed at is called Vidanta Puerto Peñasco. It is about 4 hours from downtown Phoenix, or I think around 2 hours from the US/Mexico border. Out of us, Joe’s 5 brothers, and his parents, 4 families drove the whole way, and 2 of us flew into Phoenix and rented a car.
My BIGGEST TIP/WARNING when getting there is to double and then triple check that your rental car allows their vehicles to be taken into Mexico. We got this tip from someone and called to check, thinking we were good to go. But after waiting in line for an hour and a half at the rental place, we were told we could not. I am pretty sure you are safe to use National but that is a big thing to verify. You are also required to Mexican Car Insurance with your rental as well, not just your normal insurance. I think this was an extra $250 ish for the week we were there.
As far as crossing the border goes, since we just drove across, our kids just had to have their passport. If you fly, they are required to have passports. I was nervous to cross, mostly just because of all the stories you hear, but it wasn’t bad, they just checked around in our car and let us go.
Since we were staying at a resort that had full kitchens, we planned to stock up on groceries in order to save money and not go out every single meal. Some of Joe’s brothers had been there before and told us to grab any meat we wanted before we crossed the border. We grabbed hot dogs and lunch meat for sandwiches and had a shared cooler, but everything else we purchased there. The yogurt and other dairy stuff was DIVINE and so so yummy.
The resort is not too far from a Walmart + Sams Club. The morning we go there we headed over and stocked up on everything for breakfasts, easy lunches, and snacks. It was so so nice to be able to sleep in and do meals in the hotel and then just go out for dinners.
Usually when we go on family vacations we are go go go, doing a lot of different excursions and planned activities. But this trip was all about relaxing and just enjoying our time with Joe’s family. We honestly did a lot of sleeping in and hanging around the resort. The pool was amazing and we did water aerobics with their instructor daily as well as played lots of volleyball in the pool. We absolutely loved the beach too! The tide went out almost a mile and the water was so shallow forever with no waves, so it was very kid friendly! It was also covered in so many shells!! The kids could’ve spent hours (and did!) gathering shells!
The resort also has a kids club you can pay for, which my kids LOVED! You can do half day for $12 or full day with lunch for $18. They had crafts and fun activities for them to do (while wearing masks) that they loved! The resort also had a Joy Squad that did fun events every day. We had a karaoke night, a beach party, movie night with free popcorn and so many more family friendly activities!
There are quite a few options for excursions if you want to go out and do them. We were just more about relaxing. Horseback riding, boat excursions, and paddle board rentals were some that looked fun!
Last but not least, and something we’ve got asked about probably the most is the Covid pre-cautions. Flying to Phoenix was like any flight right now. We were all required to wear masks, hand sanitizer was provided (often) and snacks were served in individual baggies.
Covid pre-cautions in Mexico and at the resort were very similar to what we have here in the US. We were required to wear masks around the resort unless we were in our own rooms, in the pool or eating. They had hand sanitizer all around the property and did their best to help people to and social distance around the pool area.
I hope these details help answer all your questions about our fun family trip to Puerto Peñasco Mexico!! If I missed anything, ask here in the comments or over on Instagram!
If you’ve been around here for the last couple of years, you know I’ve been trying to make some changes to have a healthier lifestyle, and one of those is in my eating habits! If you were to take a trip back to Kailee of 5-6 years ago, my favorite snacks consisted of pop tarts, chocolate milk, and ice cream on repeat. And while I will still probably never turn down a good bowl of ice cream, my snacking habits have changed! One of my very favorite snacks to grab are protein bites! I have tried about a million different varieties, and these are by far my favorite! They taste just like cookie dough, but are 100 times better for you!
I love that you can really mix and match such a variety of ingredients and come up with so many yummy protein bite flavors! So today I wanted to share a little tutorial on how I make our family’s favorite protein bites and give you some tips on the recipe below!
:: OUR FAVORITE PROTEIN BITES
adapted + customized from my sweet friend Kristin Andrus’s recipe
– INGREDIENTS –
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup steel cut oats
2/3 cup chocolate chips
1 scoop protein powder of your choice (I LOVE the Clean Simple Eats protein)
1 cup rice crispy cereal
3/4 cup raw honey
1 cup nut butter (I usually use natural peanut butter or almond butter)
1 cup ground flax seed
2 tsp vanilla
You can stop right here, OR you can throw in any other add ins you love! Some ideas could be almonds, white chocolate chips, peanut butter chips, butterscotch chips, raisins, anything!
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In a large mixing bowl, mix all ingredients. (I usually do all the dry first, then add in the wet/sticky) Make sure it is mixed well so that you can form the balls easily and get all the ingredients in every bite. Chill the mixture in the fridge for an hour so that balls will bind together better. Roll the mixture into a 1 inch ball and store in the fridge or freezer for a yummy quick snack!
:: MORE DELICIOUS PROTEIN BITE RECIPES
As I mentioned in the video, my kids and Joe are obsessed with the Clean Simple Eats Snickerdoodle Protein Bites and the Chocolate Chip Cookie Doug Bites , both of which can be found in the Clean Simple Eats Treats book. If you are going to buy one of their books, I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend this one. I swear we pull it out at least a couple times a week and have loved everything we have tried! If you follow this link or use code KAILEEWRIGHT you will get 10% off making it a steal! Such a great gift idea too!
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I hope you guys love these yummy protein bites as much as we do! Be sure to share with us when you try them out, I’d love to see!
If you are anything like me, good quality sleep kind of tends to take a back seat. We have jam packed schedules. I often times find myself staying up extra late and waking up early to tackle my to do list. Which results in no sleep. I know it makes such a huge difference in my focus, efficiency, and over all attitude, so it has been one of my major goals this year. With that in mind, I thought I would share some of the little tips + tricks that have helped me to see good results so far!
:: HAVE A SLEEP ROUTINE
Yes, I want you to treat yourself just like you would one of your kids. Give yourself a bedtime routine. Our bodies thrive off of routine and structure. The same goes for bedtime, which is why it works so well for kids. Knowing what to expect and having that same routine trains our brains to slow down and kind of prep themselves for sleep. For me that almost always includes a bath. It helps me relax, slow down, and take time to process the day without interruption.
:: PLAN ON GOING TO BED AN HOUR EARLIER THAN YOU REALLY WANT TO
As humans, especially women, we tend to overload our schedules and are always adding “just one more thing” to our to do list. One thing that has really worked great for me is to plan on going to bed an hour earlier than my goal. So if my goal is in bed lights out at 10, I try to plan on having everything done by 9 instead. By doing this, all the extras that come up aren’t pushing me back later than I want to be going to bed, and I am again enforcing that consistency of a bedtime for myself.
:: NO SCREENS 30 MINUTES BEFORE BED
This tip is definitely my most “work in progress” tip because it has been so hard for me. The end of the day is the time I finally have me time to plan out the coming day, and of course just veg out online. But having been successful at doing this a few times, I know what a big difference it makes. I fall asleep so much quicker when I limit screens before bed. I’m not getting sucked down the Instagram Rabbit Hole we all know and have a love/hate relationship. I have quite a few friends that have even gone to the lengths of charging their phone in a different room. It makes such a difference in your quality of sleep.
:: INVEST IN QUALITY BEDDING
Last but probably at the top of my tips list, is to invest in quality bedding. I never thought this made a difference at all. I would by just your average sheets and cheap pillow because you are just sleeping on it. But news flash Kailee, if you get 8 hours of sleep, that means the average person is SLEEPING for 1/3 OF THEIR LIFE! So that is probably far and above enough time to invest in the products that you are using.
You’ve heard me talk about them before, but Cariloha has been a dream come true (literally) for me when it comes to good quality sleep. Their products are made completely from bamboo and are the softest things you’ll ever try. If you’ve been around here for awhile you know I first fell in love with their towels. They are the coziest things to wrap yourself or your babies up in after a shower. If the towels were that good, I knew the bedding was going to be amazing.
The first thing I tried was the Flex Pillow. If you are tired of pillows being too stiff or too soft, this is the pillow for you. It is 100% customizable to your exact firmness desires. The inside “filling” of the pillow is made of bamboo charcoal memory foam. This filling can be removed to achieve your desired firmness. Joe has his all the way full, and I took out about 1/2. We love them so much we gifted them to our family for Christmas and they are all just as obsessed. Whether you are a side, back or stomach sleeper they are INCREDIBLE!
Since we loved the pillow so much, we had to go all in. We recently got the duvet comforter and resort sheets and I swear it is like sleeping on a cloud. The comforter has a nice weight to it to give you that hugged feeling, but is so light and breezy at the same time so you won’t get hot. Being willing to invest in high quality bedding like the options at Cariloha has made the biggest difference for my sleep. I crave going to sleep because I know how comfortable my bed is. And it is much easier to fall asleep because of that comfort level.
If you are in the market for any new bedding, pillows, towels, or even a mattress, you can use code KW to get 20% off anything on the site! I promise you and your many hours of sleep will thank me later!
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I hope these simple sleep tips are helpful + get you closer to the zzz’s you are dreaming of!
I did a poll earlier this week, asking if you prefer shopping online or in store. About 70% of you were online shoppers and definitely my people! Combine the fact that I don’t have to get ready OR leave the house, and you have my vote! As a busy mom, anything that saves me time is a win in my book! Of course one of my most visited websites is an obvious for a lot of us, the amazing AMAZON! Seriously if it is not on Amazon, is it even worth having?! I’ve made it my mission to find more out of the box items lately. Things that make life easier, dupes on brands we love, and of course mom hacks and I am rounding them up on the regular over on Instagram. Check out the links below to shop my latest Amazon finds I am loving!
This little gadget has become such a game changer for distance learning! Something about seeing the time on the clock and having a countdown makes getting through those reading minutes that much easier! We have loved using it for school, chores, and anything we need to set a time limit for. I promise you and your kids will love it!
Yes you read that right. Tongue Scraper. And yes I was as skeptical as you probably are. Just reading the name sounds painful but I have heard it is the game changer when it comes to the nasty in your mouth that causes bad breath. I just got it so I haven’t put it fully to the test yet, but reviews say it not only helps clean your mouth and give you fresher breath, but is so great for your overall mouth health and increases your taste too. I will report back but I’m excited to try it out!
Anyone else feel like they are going back to their teen days with Dr Martens making a comeback?! I am all for it and love the cute styles they have. That being said, I don’t always love the higher price tag when I’m buying for my kids because I know they will grow out of the fast. So these total look a likes I found on Amazon were such a score! Highly recommend them!
If you have ever or plan on ever cooking ground beef then this little gadget is going to be your new best friend. I saw it on a friend’s Instagram and had to have it and I haven’t regretted it for a second. It makes separating the meat so dang easy! Definitely a tool you will use often and love in your kitchen.
When it comes to dishes for my kids, I am all about indestructible. But it doesn’t hurt for them to be cute too right?! I loved these bowls I found on Amazon so much that I just ordered more. They are a great quality, don’t look cheap or flimsy, and are just right for that bowl of cereal, or lets be honest ICE CREAM!
Last but not least are these booty bands. These I have actually had for a few months and am obsessed with them. I am here to tell you not all booty bands are created equally. The quality is amazing and I love that they come in a set with different resistance options. You can check out some of my favorite things about bands here.
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I hope you enjoyed this month’s roundup of our favorite Amazon finds! I’d love to hear some of your favorites I need to try out too! Leave me a comment over on Instagram or here to check them out!
Hey Guys! It’s Hunter, here for another Teen Takeover!!! A few posts back I talked all about my cell phone and the rules my parents have for it. I mentioned how I have to do chores and pay for extra things on my own and got a lot of questions about it. So today we are talking all things CHORES + ALLOWANCE! Yes I have daily chores I have to do, which I don’t love, but it has given me a lot more freedom with how I spend my money, and responsibility too. Keep reading to hear what my chores are, how much my allowance is, and all the details of the debit card I use that is so awesome for teens!
Ok so first lets talk about what my chores actually are. My mom makes a checklist type thing for each of us (you can download a printable here) that has each of our must do daily chores. Mine include make my bed, clean my bathroom, read my scriptures, say my prayers, clean my zone, do my homework, do some kind of physical activity and any extra jobs she has for me that day. If I want to get paid AND be able to use my phone, I have to do all the jobs every day. But if I miss some one day, I don’t get my phone that day, and will be paid less at the end of the week. If I am wanting/needing extra money, I can also ask for bonus paid jobs too. Those are like cleaning the pool closet, or organizing
:: MY ALLOWANCE
So how my allowance works is actually kind of nice. My parents pay by our age, and that is how much we get a week. We have to separate our tithing into a savings account, but everything else is up to us on how we spend/save. Instead of just getting cash, every Sunday they put it into our own bank accounts that connect to these GREENLIGHT DEBIT CARDS! If you haven’t heard of them , they are so awesome for teens. I love it because I have complete control over what a buy, I can order stuff online, and keep track of how much I have easier as well. This year I had to pay for all my school clothes and it was nice to just be able to order online with the card.
My parents love it because they get a text message every time I use the card, so they can monitor my spending too.
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As much as I don’t love having to pay for my own stuff, it has really taught me the importance of budgeting and paying attention to my spending. I am a lot more careful with what I’m willing to spend money on because I know the hard work that goes into earning it, instead of just my parents buying it for me. Of course I don’t love doing chores, but I do love having the money and of course having my phone so I am willing to do it for what I get in return. I hope this helped answer your questions about chores + allowance!
You guys!! If you follow along over on Instagram, a few months ago you saw me talk on stories about washing my hair. I may have mentioned I was on day 7….or 9 hair and it caused a riot! Haha! I had so many direct messages asking how in the world I could go that long! A few were funny about it (to each their own), but the majority wanted to know my trick to making it possible! So I thought it would be easiest to put my top tips to training your hair all together in one blog post for you!
Before we get to the tips, let me give you a little background. I’ve been doing hair for the past 19 years. I worked many years in a salon, and still do hair for family in my home salon. So you could say I know a thing or two about hair, how things work, and have FOR SURE tried my fair share of products to figure out what works BEST. I just want you to know this is strictly my opinion and advice, but also that I do have a background in this as well!
:: GIVE IT TIME
First off, training your hair is not something that happens overnight or even within a week or so. When I was doing hair regularly, I would always make my clients commit to sticking with it for at least 1-2 months. You have to “train” your hair to get used to not producing so much oil. Every time you wash your hair you are stripping your scalp of all it’s natural oils — so it then naturally wants to make more.
If you’re an everyday washer start out by skipping 1-2 days of washing. Stick with that until you notice your hair getting used to it and seeming cleaner. This usually take about a week or two. Then add on another day of skipping a wash. Do this for another week or so and continue on. Make sense? I promise your hair will start to get use to less washing and will STOP making so much oil. PATIENCE is key!!
Your hair + scalp will start to recognize that you’re not stripping it or washing it all of the time and will gradually stop producing that extra oil. Every single one of my clients would come back saying this was life changing!!
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:: HANDS OFF YOUR HAIR
This is the BIGGEST tip I can give when it comes to prolonging your wash. Stop touching your hair. I think a lot of women don’t even realize how often they touch their hair. It is such a habit we all do, and a big contributor to the greasy oily hair. Every time you touch your hair, you transfer oil from your fingertips onto your hair. Do your best to keep your hands out of it during the day. If you have bangs or pieces that fall in your face often, clip back that front section of your hair while you are working so it isn’t constantly being touched and moved out of the way. I love using these long alligator clips or these hair ties because neither leave a crease in your hair. You will honestly notice a difference in how clean your hair seems right away with this tip!
BEDTIME TIP:
I also pull my hair up on top of my head when I sleep. Then all the oils from your face and pillow will not get on your hair + you’ll save your curls!! Which again is less touching and less heat on your hair for the next day and LESS DAMAGE!
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:: LIMIT HOW MUCH PRODUCT YOU USE
Another big contributor for your hair not lasting as long in between washes is using too much product. I shared a hair routine about a year ago, and while some of the brands have been switched out or are not used as much now that my hair is shorter, the process is still the same. You can also check out more how to’s in my Instagram Highlight Bubbles. I would say 75% of the product I use on my hair is while it is still WET. And the majority of them are used for protection from heat + to strengthen my hair. I rarely use hair spray, because it will instantly take days off your wash. Like I said before, it takes time to figure out what works best for your hair personally, but the less product the cleaner the hair!
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:: MAKE DRY SHAMPOO YOUR NEW BEST FRIEND
Dry Shampoo makes ALLLLL the difference. I usually won’t use any until day 3-4, but for some of you just starting out you might have to use this on day 2. Finding the dry shampoo that works best for your hair is again trial and error. A lot of people go straight for the most expensive salon brand thinking it is going to be a guaranteed winner, and depending on your hair that is not always the case! Hair color, texture, and length can all play a big part in which one you choose.
For years and years I have used this one that is under $6 for TWO. I swear by it and think it is a great one to try. But another one I am IN LOVE WITH is the new version of Dry Shampoo from Navy Hair Care. It is a GAME CHANGER. Never have I met a dry shampoo that works like it does. My hair instantly feels cleaner after using the tiniest bit, and it gives you body and volume to liven up that day 4 or 5 hair too, giving it great body. It is a great price point as well and you can use code KAILEE for 30% off the site.
Dry shampoos not only extend your look and washes but act as multi-taskers that add volume + texture to your hair too! So find one you love!! But you also don’t want to use SO much dry shampoo that you are starting to see flakes etc.
BONUS TIP:
Spray dry shampoo in your hair before you go to bed at night and let it work its magic while you sleep!
It should come as no surprise to any of you my love for hats. They are by far my favorite accessory and I love how they can change up an outfit so much. But another thing I love about them is how well they can help you pull out another day or 2 between washes. Who doesn’t love a reason to not touch your hair AT ALL. It saves your hair and saves your time! Double win!
I love this style for just covering up the top but still looking great with your hair down. Baseball style hats are a great option for longer hair and pulling it up. I’ll put a little dry shampoo underneath on the base of my scalp when I do the pony or messy bun to give it a little volume and ditch some of that oil. It is such a simple solution and such a great option for when you are training your hair to go longer too!
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I hope these tips are helpful!! The biggest thing is to give it time + be consistent!! If you have any other questions on all things hair, leave them here or over on my last Instagram Post and I’ll answer them!
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Does it blow anyone else’s mind that it is October?! How in the world are we already a full month into school and all things fall? If you’ve been following along, earlier this year we started a new “series” here on the blog where we highlight the most asked for links for the month all in one place. A highlight reel if you will! You can check out previous months hereand here. We kind of dropped the ball at the end of the summer, but we are back with the best of the best for the last few months and there are some goodies!
First up in links you loved just as much as me was this whole outfit! I don’t know about you, but I am a total sucker for an outfit that can work for a workout, but also transition into a cute on the go momiform.
This outfit is exactly that! The tank is such a fun + flattering cut, and comes in both black + white. I am LOVING this length of biker shorts too. Still great for a workout but more covered up for out and about. And if you can believe it, they come in 16 different color options. So you can grab a few to rotate! And can we talk about this jacket. I got the same style a couple of years ago and had to snag it again this year. First of all it is REVERSIBLE, so you are really getting 2 looks in one! And the fit is just so comfortable and flattering, I promise you’ll love it! (comes in 4 CUTE color options!)
Another fun fitness look you guys had lots of requests for links on was this one from Free People. If you haven’t tried the Free People Movement line yet, stop what you are doing and go check them out. The quality is amazing and I love the more unique styles and colors. They have quickly become one of my top places to shop workout wear. This sports bra/crop is my absolute favorite cut they offer. I love the more square neckline and longer length. You can snag it in 13 different colors too with coordinating leggings or biker shorts. I thought these shorts were such a cute style as well. Great bum coverage but still lightweight and comfortable for a workout.
It is so reassuring to see that you guys live for good loungewear as much as I do. There were quite a few different sets you fell in love with and were asking for links on that I love just as much. First up is this one. These pants are so dreamy. I love the ribbed look and that it carries into the tank as well. The tank is just as comfortable and soft as the pants but gives you a fitted look to balance out the flowy bulk on the bottom. LOVE LOVE this set and the cute colors it comes in!
Most requested links of alllll time might just be this set and I don’t blame you one bit! It is the ultimate comfy momiform. The shorts are a great length and they stay in place so well. I love the look of them paired with the oversized tee. You can do the half tuck in the front and roll the sleeves to give it a more put together look when you are going out and about. I love that they pair so well with sandals or sneakers and feel like you are wearing pajamas!
I have had these overalls for a couple years and when they sold out it was so sad!! Every time you even saw the slightest peak of them, I would get tons of questions asking for links. I am SO SO happy they are back and in so many colors for you guys to snag. They fit super oversized and has plenty of room to move. I love that they transition so well for spring, summer and fall and look nicer while feeling oh so cozy.
If you know me, you know my go closet staple is versatile basics. From classic tops to perfect fit denim, they are hands down my must haves + favorites to wear. You guys seem to feel the same way, because the last few months have been full of requests for denim + classic tops. So these next few looks will highlight your favorites!
First up are these high-waisted wide leg jeans from Levi. They were part of the Nordstrom Sale this year and sold out so fast! I was so so happy when they brought them back because so many of you missed out! They are such a flattering + comfortable fit! Since they have the bulk in the leg, I like to pair them with a good fitted top, like this one (also a hit at the Nords Sale). It is my GO TO top for layering and so buttery soft. You will see that it is actually a bodysuit, but I just leave the snaps undone. Perfect for tucking in or layering under overalls or other looks. Definitely two staple pieces I highly recommend.
Another favorite classic basics look is this one. These jeans have been my favorite for a few years now. They have just enough stretch to be comfortable but not baggy after one wear. The distressing is so perfectly placed and gives it a cute more relaxed look. Paired with this long sleeve ribbed tee + sneakers and you’ve got my dream outfit. Haha! This top is another great option for layering and just keeping things simple. I have it in white, gray, and black, because it is just that good!
Last but not least in the basics links is this outfit. When I saw this top, I’ll admit I was a little hesitant. Normally the puff sleeve trend is too much for me, but this one is just enough to be amazing. It is nice and fitted to make a smooth tuck and the neckline is so cute. Comes in a few other cute colors too! And these jeans. They joined the top 3 a little over a year ago and have been on repeat ever since. I have them in black, denim, and white because they are that amazing. The perfect straight leg mom jean.
And our very last category of links you loved this round is accessories, specifically jewelry. If you know me, I am all about simple and minimalistic pieces that I can wear for years and years without them going out of style.
I honestly have 3 pieces I wear basically every day that are my go to classic favorites. First up is this ring. Looks super like a real deal diamond band, but is actually just over $50. The quality is amazing and it is just so timeless. Next up are my earrings I’ve talked about a million times. They are tiny diamond huggie style hoops. I wear them to sleep, to bed, in the shower, everywhere and they stay in and still look great. Such a cute everyday look! And last but not least, the infamous bracelets. They are a plastic/rubber ish material so they are silent and comfortable to wear dressed up or down. LOVE them!
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If you made it through all of that you deserve a high five! I love seeing you guys love what I love and sharing on your stories! Please tag me so I can see your cute looks too!
