Easter Dresses under $30

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It’s finally spring! Woohoo! I absolutely love spring. All the flowers, colors, and the weather is just beginning to warm up, it all makes me so happy. With Easter just around the corner, I decided to round up a few Easter/Spring dresses that are all under $30. Perfect for that last minute shopping before Easter Sunday. Let’s get started!

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What’s in My Hospital Bag?

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I hope you all had a great week! Over here in the McColgan home, we are patiently awaiting the arrival of our second baby! Woohoo! Definitely having lots of emotions. I’m so excited and at the same time a little intimidated! But I’m pretty sure those are normal feelings when you’re about to give birth and bring home a new baby! So I thought it would be fitting to share with you guys what’s in my hospital bag…the second time around. I‘ll try to link all the items for you guys and I’ve also attached a printable “Hospital Bag Checklist” that you can use as well!


 

 


Nursing Bra  |  Striped Pajama Shorts  |  Black Pajama Shorts with Tassel  |  Lanolin  |  Soothing Gel Pads  |  Gingham Bag  |  Toiletries Bag  |  Nursing Pads

 

Hospital Bag Checklist

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Click HERE to download!

Spring Styles Under $50

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*This post is not sponsored or in partnership with TJMaxx.*

Happy Aloha Friday everyone! I don’t know about you but I am so excited for spring. It’s my second favorite season after summer of course. I just love all the soft pastel colors and florals for spring. It’s just so fun and makes me happy!

Today on the blog I’ll be sharing my favorite spring finds from TJMaxx that are all under $50. I thought this would be the perfect blog post for this weekend because weekends make for perfect shopping days. Also if you head over to my Instagram a couple of my blogger friends and I are hosting a TJMaxx gift card giveaway ($50 value!). So check it out for a chance to win!

I’ve rounded up some of my favorite Dresses/Jumpsuits, Swimsuits, Shoes and Bags/Purses that are perfect for spring. Enjoy!

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1. Yellow Lemon Print Dress | $19.99

lemon print dress 19.99 yellowAustralian Brand Juniors Lemon Print Dress

2. Blue Lemon Print Dress$19.99

lemon print dress 19.99 bluealternate image #1 of Australian Brand Juniors Lemon Print Dress

3. Linen Belted Jumpsuit | $34.99

blue striped linen jumpsuit 34.99alternate image #1 of Linen Belted Jumpsuit

4. Gray & Pink Floral Maxi Dress$24.99

gray flora maxi dress halter top 24.99Juniors Le Fleur Endless Summer Maxi Dress

5. Knot Front Jumpsuit  | $16.99

knot front cami jumpsuit green 16.99Juniors Knot Front Cami Jumpsuit

6. Blue Floral Maxi Dress$24.99

blue floral maxi dress 24.99Juniors Mika Indiana Maxi Dress

7. Button Down T-Shirt Dress | $24.99

peach button down dress 24.99Roll Tab Button Down Shirt Dress


swim suits

1a. Yellow Floral Bikini Top | $24.99

1b. Yellow Floral High Waist Bottom | $24.99

yellow bikini top 24.99yellow high waisted bikini bottom 24.99

2. Black Scalloped One-piece$29.99

(I actually have this swimsuit in blue & white stripes and I love it!)

black scalloped edge one piece front 29.99black scalloped edge one piece back 29.99

3. Blue printed One-piece Swimsuit$29.99

blue printed one piece back 29.99blue printed one piece 29.99

4. Halter Neck One-piece$39.99

blue floral halter neck one piece 39.99blue floral halter neck one piece back 39.99

5a. Wrap Bikini Top | $19.99

5b. Bikini Bottom$19.99

maroon wrap bikini top 19.99maroon bikini bottom 16.99


shoes

1. White Leather Espadrilles$39.99

white espadrilles 39.99

2. Lace-up Leather Espadrilles$39.99

By Soludos-These are my beloved espadrilles just a different style!

leather espadrilles $39.99

3. Turquoise Leather Flats$39.99

blue leather espadrilled 39.99

4. Slip On Leather Loafers | $39.99

By Free People

free people white slip on 39.99


bags and purses

1. Large Fringe Straw Tote With Shells | $24.99

Large Fringe Straw Tote With Shells 24.99

2. Round Cross-body with Pom Poms | $29.99

rattan cross body bag with pom poms 29.99

3. Crochet Tote | $24.99

hand held crochet tote 24.99

4. Flapped Cross-body | $14.99

taupe cross body bag 14.99

5. Round Rattan Cross-body | $29.99

round rattan crossbody 29.99

6. Woven Bucket Bag | $24.99

bucket bag cross body 24.99

7. White Clutch with Pom Poms | $12.99

white and coral pom pom clutch 12.99

8. Square Rattan Crossbody$29.99

rattan cross body bag 29.99


Let me know what your favorite styles are or what you’d spend your $50 on! Don’t forget to enter the giveaway on Instagram! The winner will be announced on Monday March 25 at 10am HST.

Good Luck!

-Christina

Outfit of the Day

Happy bump day 🐪😆 I don’t normally post my OOTD on the blog, but since Instagram is down (and who knows when it’ll be back up), I thought to myself, this is a good reminder to continuously post on the blog and not rely on a platform that I don’t own. So instead of ranting that Instagram is down and how I can’t access it right now, I’ll take advantage of having my own website and utilize it the best I can!

So this was actually Monday’s OOTD (because we can’t be glamorous everyday 😆)

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I am loving the simplicity yet put together look of this outfit 💗 It’s quick, easy and cute! What more could you ask for? Oh wait, comfortable too! There we go! 😉 This outfit is also super versatile. Swap in some sneakers and a baseball cap, tie the jacket around your waist (or wear it) and you’ve got a whole ‘nother outfit! Let me know in the comments how you would mix it up!


Outfit Details:

Hat and Jacket: Forever 21

Dress: H&M

Shoes: Blush Lane

10 Spring Shoes under $25

Happy Friday ladies! I’ve been on a shoe kick lately, so I thought I’d share a few styles that are not only perfect for spring, but they’re perfect for that budget life! You can find all these shoes online at norstromrack.com or just head to one near you and find some great deals that aren’t found online!

Let me start off by letting you know that this is not a sponsored post, nor was I compensated in anyway for writing this. As much as I’d love to be sponsored (especially by Nordstrom Rack) I just love a good deal and sharing it with others! So here are 10 shoes perfect for spring all under $25. Can I get a “woot woot!”

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Maternity Must-Haves

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Happy  Friday mamas! Today on the blog I’m rounding up some of my favorite maternity items and I’ll also be sharing some that I don’t think are that necessary. For the record, so far I’ve had relatively “easy pregnancies” so maybe think of this as a “maternity starter pack.”

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Growing up Together

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Parenting is such a rewarding experience, but at the same time (and most of the time) it can be very testing and full of emotions. Raising littles is no easy feat and I only have one! But the memories made along the way and the lessons learned are unforgettable! I love this new role as a mom. When most people think of having kids, or at least what I mainly thought about was starting my own family, how wonderful it would be to raise the next generation, teaching them life values, and teaching them about the Lord. I knew there would be the little battles, but you don’t really know what it’ll be like until you’re in the “battlefield.” What I’ve come to learn is that as I’m raising my child, I am also learning things about myself and how I as a person can and need to grow as well.

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Life Update

 

 

Hey guys! I’ve been wanting to do a life update for a while. We have a few big changes coming up this year. I know everyone is saying “I’m so excited for 2019!” But seriously, I am super excited to see what this year has to offer, especially looking forward to all the changes that are going to be happening. Some people may not be so excited to welcome change, but I love changing things up, even with things as small as rearranging the furniture in the house. It just feels so refreshing and motivating (at least to me!).

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A Cozy Christmas with Gymboree

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This Christmas we are heading North East, to the beautiful New England! Why New England? Because that’s where the hubby is from! We are so excited to head home for Christmas to spend time with the family, enjoy CCCCOLD weather, and hopefully have a white Christmas! Queue the music! I’ll be singing “I’m dreaming of a white Christmas…” for the next couple weeks.

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Thanksgiving Outfit Ideas under $30

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Happy almost Thanksgiving guys! This season went by so quick! I remember feeling like the holidays were so far away, and here we are now, less than a week away from Thanksgiving! Such an exciting time of the year! It’s definitely my favorite time, we have so much to be thankful for. Family, friends, church family, and our homes, no matter their size. I’m also thankful for fun outfits! So, today on the blog I’m going to share some fun Thanksgiving outfit ideas that won’t break the bank! Enjoy!

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