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At the beginning of spring I was wearing a size 16. Today I purchased a pair of shorts at @oldnavy not knowing if they would fit me. I got home and tried them on…and they did!!!!

They are a size 12. 😭😭
That’s 4 dress sizes down since April 1st! 🙈😭❤️

Size doesn’t matter. The numbers don’t matter. But I will say..it FEELS good to fit into a cute pair of shorts and not feel like I’m busting out of them or they are uncomfortable.

I am proud.
❤️
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At the beginning of spring I was wearing a size 16. Today I purchased a pair of shorts at @oldnavy not knowing if they would fit me. I got home and tried them on…and they did!!!! They are a size 12. 😭😭 That’s 4 dress sizes down since April 1st! 🙈😭❤️ Size doesn’t matter. The numbers don’t matter. But I will say..it FEELS good to fit into a cute pair of shorts and not feel like I’m busting out of them or they are uncomfortable. I am proud. ❤️ OldNavy OldNavyStyle LTKcurves LTKunder50 LTKsalealert

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The best $10 I’ve ever spent for summer 🍍 👏🏻 🫧 My toddler is obsessed with this little bubble machine from Target!

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The cutest dino 🦖 I’ve ever seen. 🥰 #targetfinds

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Neutral fall vibes 🍁🍂🤍

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Our handmade laundry sorter from Etsy is one of my favorite home buys. Such a good way to keep laundry hidden! #LTKhome

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Target is where it’s at!

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My inner 90s girl is screaming happy over this Britney Spears crop
top from Target! 😍💃🏻🎤🎶

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We bought Parker a toddler bed for Christmas. 🎄🥰 He isn’t quite ready just yet for it so until he is we are using it as a play area in his room. He loves tents and so I figured this would be a great multi purpose buy. A bed and a tent in one! He is obsessed with it!

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My grandfather contracted polio at the age of 3 and lost his ability to walk. When my mom interviewed him for a nursing school paper on his memories of that time, the things he shared were unimaginable. The testing they did to him… they literally hung him in the air and poked needles in him just to see what he could or couldn’t feel, my great grandmother wasn’t allowed to see him but through a glass window for months on end, and he was basically forced into feeling like he had to prove he was “worthy” like all the other kids who were “able”…his stress and self doubt started at age 3.

As an adult he was refused work based on his disability. He actually sat at the door of a shop for weeks on end. Bright and early. Greeting all the workers as they arrived. Until finally management agreed to hire him. He eventually retired from that very shop.

Today, as I strolled through Target like I usually do, I came across the $3 ornament section. My holiday theme has always been pink and so this little bunny caught my eye. When I reached down to grab her I immediately felt tears welling up.

Oh, what this precious little bunny could have done for my grandpa many years ago. To see the very disability that many shamed him for or made him feel as though he was incompetent to lead a “normal” life because of…. beautifully adorning the Christmas trees of many.

As if I needed another reason to absolutely love Target..this…this is it. I’m not sure who created these, who did the inventory buying, but whoever it was is phenomenal.

It’s little things like this that give ALL people representation. A chance to not feel left out. An opportunity to understand that just because your “normal” is different from someone else’s…doesn’t make it bad. It makes you, YOU. And you are beautiful & deserve to be celebrated exactly as you are.

And yes, I snagged this little beauty up as fast as I could. Now every year when I pull her out I’ll think of my grandpa in heaven, and all of the wonderful things he was and still is to me. 🙏🏻🌟

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Working on some fine motor skills with Parker today! We had these rubber ice cube trays that we weren’t using so I brought them out and realized that the Melissa & Doug wooden square blocks fit perfectly inside! Parker and I turned it into a game filling all of the ice cube spots with the wooden blocks. I made sure to praise him every time he was able to put a square in, and the times he would get frustrated I explained how it’s okay to be frustrated & we will try again. I’m trying to not help him when he gets that way, but be more of a support system and empathize with his emotions while he figures it out. This is such an easy and fun activity to share with your little!

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This little ghost projector from Target is so cute!!! Battery operated, you can set it on a timer, and it’s only $10?! I just need to find a better spot for it so that the front porch rails aren’t in the way of our cutie ghost boy. 😂

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I found the cutest Halloween/Fall decor to put up on our front porch! These adorable stacked skulls from Target! They were so easy to put together and have purple LED lights in them. (I’ll have to post a picture later when you can see the lights) They are battery operated and can be put on a timer for 6hrs on/ 18hra off. They stand 36 1/2 inches high and can be used indoors or outdoors. They come with stakes if you decide you want to put them in the ground.

I think they are the perfect little addition to my Halloween/Fall decor! And only $25?! Yes please!

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Another reason I LOVE Target so much! They have such a great selection of adaptive Halloween costumes for both kids and adults! Today only they are offering 40% OFF with Target circle! So make sure to download their app if you haven’t already!

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Back at it! 💪🏻 Old navy has the cutest workout gear 😍

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Who else has already started decorating for fall?! 😂😍🍁🍂💗 So obsessed with all things blush and cranberry for the fall season!

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If you’re on the market for a great shower body scrub..I’VE FOUND IT! This flake away scrub by #SoapAndGlory not only smells incredible, it truly does what it says. It completely removes any dead skin cells you may have chillen and leaves your skin feeling like butttaaaahhh. 😍🧈
I’m gonna need about 10 more of these STAT! 👏🏻👏🏻

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Perfect brows in seconds! Love this product by Billion Dollar Brows! They are sold exclusively at Target and they are 100% vegan & cruelty free!

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http://liketk.it/3jkyp #liketkit @liketoknow.it #CharlotteTillbury pillow talk 2 medium is one of my all time favorite lip colors. 😍 Worth every Penny!
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http://liketk.it/3iuVY #liketkit @liketoknow.it

#LTKstyletip #LTKitbag #LTKunder50

http://liketk.it/3haby #liketkit @liketoknow.it Obsessed with our new couch from #InteriorDefine! 😍 It is so comfy and soft! I also brought this rug out into the living room and I feel like it’s the perfect touch. #LTKhome #LTKfamily #LTKDay

http://liketk.it/3gEZ5 #liketkit @liketoknow.it I have found the cutest tshirts for Parker at Old Navy! They have a ton of gender neutral options as well. 😍 #LTKbaby #LTKkids #LTKstyletip

http://liketk.it/3grlH #liketkit @liketoknow.it Happy Memorial Day weekend! I hope you all are enjoying your loved ones. I had to share this gorgeous new accessory with you.

I am so in love with my new Lexington style watch from Mvmt! The rose gold is a dream & I paired it with this gorgeous single barbed cuff. The quality is incredible and I have gotten non stop compliments anytime I wear it!

Use code THEMAVENLIFEWITHMW15 for 15%off!!
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http://liketk.it/3f8Nl #liketkit @liketoknow.it obsessed with my new #shefit bra! Also these workout leggings from #target are SO GOOD you guys! Amazing quality! I plan to buy a pair in every color 😍👏🏻 #LTKfit #LTKunder50 #LTKcurves

http://liketk.it/3ekz9 #liketkit @liketoknow.it When life gives you lemons..make lemonade! 🍋🥰 #LTKbaby #LTKkids #LTKunder50

http://liketk.it/3dOiT #liketkit @liketoknow.it I’m officially down over 7lbs in my wellness journey. Even though the number is NOT my main focus, it is nice to see that change on top of the other changes I can see and feel. I celebrated by wearing a crop top out of the house today. 😂❤️

**Also if you peep close enough you can see that I was rushing through these pics after peeing and my button is about to open. 😂🙈 If a rushed pee and photo op doesn’t describe motherhood idk what does. 😂😂
#LTKcurves #LTKunder50 #LTKunder100

http://liketk.it/3dgzc #liketkit @liketoknow.it Fresh Beets 😎🎧 #LTKkids #LTKunder50 #LTKbaby

http://liketk.it/3d38j #liketkit @liketoknow.it Loving my new rose gold Nike shoes 😍🥰💕
Am I the only one who feels more motivated to workout when I have something cute to wear? Lol #LTKunder100 #LTKshoecrush #LTKitbag

http://liketk.it/39zdq #liketkit @liketoknow.it 30. Flirty. & Thriving. 🥰 Yesterday was my 30th birthday! Today I finally had the motivation to get ready and do my makeup. Loving these mauve tones from colourpop! 😍 #StayHomeWithLTK #LTKbeauty #LTKstyletip

http://liketk.it/38yyp #liketkit @liketoknow.it This lippie liner from #ColourpopCosmetics is amazing! And only $6?! 😱😍 I’m wearing the shade Field Day. It’s a great neutral color and can be worn all by itself! The formulation is really moisturizing as well. #LTKbeauty #LTKunder50 #LTKVDay

Happy Valentine’s Day from our little heart throb Parker. 🥰❤️ http://liketk.it/38lHo #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKbaby #LTKVDay #LTKkids

http://liketk.it/36wp1 #liketkit @liketoknow.it I’ve had so many questions on what products I used for this look today! Below I have linked as many of the products as I could find. The lashes are from Chelsey Smith Cosmetics. They are her magnetic lashes in the style “mood”. And I used Jaclyn Cosmetics The Flare highlight palette. I mixed both of the lip colors below to create the lip color I wanted. I really loved this look & I’m sad I have to wash it off now. 😭 #LTKVDay #StayHomeWithLTK