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Mom’s Summer Bag Must-Haves
Whether it’s a park day, splash pad, or spontaneous adventure—these are the things I always keep in my summer bag! Bug spray, sunscreen, first aid kit, and allll the essentials to stay prepared with kids in tow.

Everything is linked on my LTK so you can easily prep your own go-bag!

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Mom’s Summer Bag Must-Haves Whether it’s a park day, splash pad, or spontaneous adventure—these are the things I always keep in my summer bag! Bug spray, sunscreen, first aid kit, and allll the essentials to stay prepared with kids in tow. Everything is linked on my LTK so you can easily prep your own go-bag! LTKfamily LTKsummer MomLifeEssentials SummerWithKids MomBagMustHaves LTKunder50 TandraNicoleHome LTKSeasonal LTKTravel LTKFamily

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little details lately 🤍
pastel spring nails + my everyday bracelets that somehow make even running errands feel a little more put together lately ✨

#LTKmomlife #LTKselfcare #LTKdayinmylife

Okay this is actually one of those things that’s both cute and useful and I’m kind of obsessed 🇺🇸

Picked up this first aid kit and the print sold me instantly, perfect for military families, first responders, police families, or just a little 4th of July / American pride moment year-round.

One of those things you hope you don’t need… but love having on hand (and not ugly 😅)

Linked in my LTK 🤍

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I swear it was the only thing I could see every time I looked at the house 😅

like we have this beautiful yard, the landscaping, the front of the house…
and my eyes went straight to the AC unit every single time

so I finally did something about it

nothing major, just a simple AC unit cover
but it made such a difference in how everything looks and feels

proof that small home upgrades and easy outdoor projects can completely change a space 🤍

if you want what I used, comment “AC” and I’ll send it your way 🤍

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soft endings to long days 🤍🫖

lately I’ve been reaching for a simple cup of lavender chamomile at night… something about the ritual of it feels grounding in the middle of all the chaos

this little tea setup has become one of my favorite slow moments—warm mug, loose leaf tea, and a few quiet minutes before bed ✨

linking everything I use for my cozy nighttime tea ritual here 🤍

#cozyhome #eveningroutine #teatime #cozymoments #slowliving

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There’s just something about slowing down at the end of the day 🤍
lately it’s been a warm cup of herbal tea… and this little steeper I reach for every time.

it’s simple, easy to use, and makes loose leaf tea feel like such a cozy little ritual instead of a chore ☕️✨
(plus it keeps everything contained so you’re not fishing out leaves 😅)

linking the exact one I use here 🤍

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we didn’t rip it out…
we just worked with what we had 🤍

this old, broken walkway used to bother me every time I looked at it…
and now it’s one of my favorite little spots outside

and the craziest part?
we’re fixing it up… just to leave it behind

making this house feel like home for the next family here
the same way we did for ours 🤍

proof you don’t always need a full renovation
sometimes a little vision (and a lot of effort 😅) goes a long way

wait until you realize it’s just pour, sweep, and water…
comment “walkway” and I’ll send you what I used 🤍

slowly wrapping up this chapter… one project at a time 🤍

#homeprojects
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#diymom
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my most used content creation tool lately 🤍

good lighting really does make all the difference—especially for real life, everyday filming

this ring light + tripod setup has been so easy to use anywhere in the house

linked here if you need a simple setup

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one day they’ll say…
“my mom always had snacks ready after school” 🤍

and right now it doesn’t feel like anything big…
some days it’s simple like cut veggies, cheese, and whatever I can pull from the fridge

just something ready when they walk in
when they’re hungry and talking and all in that after school energy

it’s the way they gather around the table
the little conversations in between bites

that’s the part I hope they remember

nothing fancy… just home 🤍

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I’ve been using this a couple times a week for about a month now and I genuinely look forward to it 🤍

It’s one of those little things that makes you feel like you have your life together… even if everything else is chaos 😅

My skin always feels so soft and smooth after, like a reset button for my face at the end of the day. Not too harsh, just enough to feel like it’s actually doing something.

It’s become part of my simple routine lately and I don’t see myself skipping it anytime soon ✨

Linking it here if you want to try it for yourself 🤍

#LTKBeauty #LTKselfcare #LTKmorningroutine

Spring dresses that make getting dressed feel easy 🤍🌸

These are the kind of pieces you can throw on and instantly feel a little more put together—whether it’s school drop off, errands, or slow mornings at home.

I’ve been loving simple, comfortable dresses like these lately… the kind you’ll actually reach for again and again.

Linked a few of my favorite American Eagle finds that are perfect for everyday spring wear ✨

#LTKFestival #LTKmomlife #LTKPetite

Target finds never disappoint and this pink gingham water bottle might be my favorite one yet. 💗

The soft pink checkered pattern is giving spring picnic meets cozy mom life and it’s the perfect size for coffee, water, or tossing in your bag for school pickup, errands, or garden days.

Linking this Target gingham insulated bottle because it’s one of those cute + practical finds that sells out fast

#LTKmomlife #LTKSeasonal #LTKselfcare

Last year I planted my first few cut flowers just to see what would grow… and somehow that turned into my first official little cut flower garden. 🌸

I was instantly addicted, being able to cut my own bouquet from my backyard each week was so rewarding.

This year I’m adding a few more to my raised beds, a mix of flowers that worked for me last season and a few new ones I’m excited to try.

If you’re starting a beginner cut flower garden, these are all great flowers to grow for bouquets.

Zinnias
Cosmos
Bachelor’s Buttons
Strawflower
Painted Daisies

Im just learning as I go and planting things that make the garden feel a little more colorful.

✨ Save this for your spring garden plans.

What flowers are you growing this year?

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ready for outdoor dinners again
☀️🍝🌸

Cozy porch dreams… but make it zero maintenance. 🪴✨

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Honestly… turning cereal into dessert might be one of my better mom ideas. 🍀

These Lucky Charms marshmallow treats are gooey, colorful, and disappear faster than anything else I make.

If you grew up eating Lucky Charms, this one feels a little nostalgic too.

✨ Save this so you have the recipe later.

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Lucky Charms Marshmallow Treats

Ingredients
• 7 cups Lucky Charms cereal
• 7 tbsp salted butter
• 1 bag mini marshmallows
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1️⃣ Line a 9-inch square baking dish with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Melt 7 tbsp salted butter in a large saucepan over medium heat.
3️⃣ Add mini marshmallows, reserving about 1 cup for later.
4️⃣ Stir until marshmallows are melted and smooth.
5️⃣ Remove from heat and stir in vanilla, cereal, and reserved marshmallows.
6️⃣ Pour mixture into prepared dish.
7️⃣ Use parchment paper to press mixture evenly into the pan.
8️⃣ Let cool 30 minutes, cut, and enjoy

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There’s something about stepping outside with coffee and checking on the garden that instantly slows everything down.

Maybe it’s the quiet.
Maybe it’s watching things grow.

Either way… it helps.

#gardentherapy
#gardenlife #gardeningmom

#LTKSeasonal #LTKmomlife #LTKootd

My current little bedtime reset routine 🤍
Under-eye patches, a hot tea, and a few minutes of quiet before bed.

Linking the self-care favorites I keep reaching for lately.

#LTKBeauty #LTKmomlife #LTKselfcare

We’re almost to barefoot in the garden with coffee season… and honestly, I can’t wait. ☕️🌿

One of my favorite parts of this time of year is stepping outside in the morning and checking the garden before the day really starts.

Our barefoot coffee mornings and new blooms are almost here.

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Backyard garden diaries: Week 2

Cleaning up the garden today means pulling weeds, clearing leaves, and slowly getting things ready for spring.

I always forget how rough a garden looks before it starts blooming. Right now it’s a little messy… but it’s already so much better than where we started.

This is the part of gardening you don’t always see all the slow work before everything starts blooming.

Honestly, I can’t even remember everything I planted last year… so when things start coming back it’ll be a surprise for all of us. 😅🌿

If you’re also working on your backyard garden this season, save this to come back to later.

Question for my fellow gardeners… do you have anything blooming in your garden right now?

#backyardgarden #springgardenprep #momog #cozygarden #butterflygarden

#LTKmomlife #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal

Every time I clean the house I get about 7 seconds to enjoy it before life happens again and the kids destroy it. 😂

#cleanwithme
#millenialmom
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My little coffee bar setup 🤎 This stand keeps all our syrups, sauces, and extras organized so making coffee at home actually feels fun (and easy).

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Backyard Gardening Essentials 🌿 Garden tool bag + tools I’ve been using daily in my backyard garden

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It may not officially be spring yet, but it sure feels like it in Texas.

Things have started blooming, the weather has been beautiful, and we’ve been spending as much time outside as we can.

Just a little glimpse of pieces of our days lately.

These ordinary days end up being the ones we remember most. 🤍

Which little moment would you pick?

1️⃣ Coffee outside
2️⃣ Garden discoveries
3️⃣ Kids playing outside
4️⃣ A trip to the garden center

#motherhoodthroughinstagram #lifelately #romanticizeyourlife #springvibes🌸 #gardenvibes

#LTKmomlife #LTKHome #LTKSeasonal

My current spring nail color 🌿 this at-home gel kit makes it so easy

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Finding a dinner all 5 of my kids will eat is rare… but this one works every time. 🙌

With 5 kids and very different food preferences, dinner can feel like a gamble. Someone usually doesn’t like something. But these Alfredo chicken bacon rollups are one of those meals that everyone happily eats.

I also love that it comes together in just a few minutes. Mix, roll them up, bake, and dinner is basically done.

Saving this one for those busy nights.

Alfredo Chicken Bacon Rollups

Ingredients
• 1 lb rotisserie chicken (shredded)
• 1 block cream cheese, softened
• 1–2 cups freshly grated mozzarella
• bacon bits
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 2 cans crescent dough
• 1 jar Alfredo sauce

Directions
1. Preheat oven to 350°.
2. In a bowl mix chicken, cream cheese, bacon, mozzarella and all seasonings.
3. Open crescent dough and place a scoop of the mixture in the center of each roll.
4. Roll them up and place in a 9×13 baking dish.
5. Pour Alfredo sauce over the top and sprinkle with more mozzarella and a little Italian seasoning.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes until golden and bubbly.

Easy dinner, minimal effort, and everyone actually eats it. That’s a win in this house.

Save this one for later 🤍

#dinneridea #easyweeknightdinner #momof5 #familymealideas #easyrecipes

#LTKvlog #LTKfoodie #LTKmomlife

The perfect spring dress 🌿

This flowy smocked maxi is one of those dresses that works for everything, date night, brunch, family photos, or a spring event. It’s lightweight, flattering, and really comfortable to wear.

I love the feminine shape and soft neutral color, just add sandals now or a denim jacket on cooler nights.

Such an easy throw-on-and-look-put-together dress for spring 🤍

#LTKPetite #LTKmomlife #LTKSaleAlert

Tell me this isn’t the cutest spatula set for spring 🌸
I couldn’t resist the little floral details. Perfect for baking days, pancake mornings, and all the cozy kitchen moments.

#LTKHome #LTKmomlife #LTKfoodie

This week’s coffee obsession ☕️

Lately it’s been a cookie dough iced latte in the afternoons, a little kick before school pickup lines and the dinner rush with kids.

Kept the milk spill in just to keep it real 😂

Just:
– Ice
– A splash (or more) of @chobani cookie dough creamer
– Cold milk
– An espresso shot

Stir. Reset. Keep going. 🤍

It’s a small thing, but it makes the afternoon feel a little more manageable.

What are you loving in your coffee lately?

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This lip gloss + comfy tee combo has been on repeat lately 🤍

The gloss is one of those easy everyday ones that makes you look a little more put together without trying too hard, smooth, lightweight, and the perfect subtle shine.

And this shirt is exactly the kind of basic I love having in my closet. Soft, comfortable, and easy to throw on with leggings, jeans, or even for school pickup runs.

Lip Combo: Tarte Rose

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#romanticizeyourlife

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When a new season comes around, I don’t do a full house reset.

But I do love adding a few small touches of seasonal charm.

Just enough to make it feel fresh. And my favorite way to do this is by changing out my faux stems throughout the house.

Tell me… are you a full reset girl or a small seasonal swaps kind of girl?

#springvibes🌸 #cozyhomedecor

#makingahome
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#seasonalliving

These little girl shoes stopped me in my tracks 🌸
The floral sneakers are perfect for everyday play, and the woven flower sandals feel like spring in shoe form. Cute, comfy, and actually wearable — linking both for you 💕 #ltkshoe

#LTKmomlife #LTKKids

Spotted these at Target today and had to share 🤍
Neutral sneakers with the prettiest texture details, and they’re $10 off right now. Easy everyday shoes that go with literally everything — jeans, dresses, mom-life errands, all of it.

Linking them here before they sell out ✨

Shoe, cute shoe, #ltkshoe

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This little meat chopper might be one of my most-used kitchen tools. It breaks up ground meat so quickly, gets everything evenly cooked, and makes weeknight dinners easier. Simple, affordable, and actually useful, linking it here 🤍

#LTKfoodie #LTKmomlife #LTKHome

Bathroom closet organization, but make it mom of five friendly. 🤍

I finally tackled our bathroom closet and put all the kid meds + essentials into one clear bin so I can actually see what we have (and stop rebuying the same things 🙃).

just simple, clear storage that makes busy nights, sick days, and early mornings easier. I love being able to pull one bin and know everything is right there when I need it.

Linked the storage I used here if you’re slowly organizing your home one small space at a time ✨

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These are the kind of bowls that just make everyday meals feel prettier.

I grabbed them on sale and honestly wish I had sooner. The soft neutral color + the little beaded edge detail feel timeless and cozy but still simple enough for everyday use (which is important in a house with 5 kids 😅).

They’re perfect for pasta nights, big salads, cereal, or those random “everyone’s eating something different” dinners.

They’re currently on sale and such a good staple piece if you’re slowly building a kitchen you love.

#LTKmomlife #LTKSaleAlert #LTKHome

Welcome to my little cozy corner of the internet. ❤️

It’s not perfect, but it’s real, full of everyday moments, cozy days, messy days, and everything in between.

I share real motherhood, military life, and romanticizing the beauty in our ordinary days.

If you love feel-good, honest life + motherhood content, you’re in the right place.
Come stay awhile 🤍

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A simple, screen-free activity my kids always come back to 🤍 These coloring books are perfect for cozy afternoons at home

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