How to Wear Gingham with Your Daughter

I love the gingham trend because it’s a sign that spring and summer are near. However, wearing gingham as a grown women can be tricky because the last thing you want to do is look like a tablecloth. I’ve always been one to accessorize with fun & bold prints and then choose more muted clothing pieces. When I came across these adorable gingham slides for only $15, I had to have them. Not only are they super comfortable but they can be paired with jeans, shorts, dresses, and skirts. I have a feeling they will be my go-to shoe this summer. Lately my favorite tee’s have been the Universal Thread ones from Target (and they are currently on sale for $5!) They are so soft and comfortable and come in a variety of colors. For this red tee in particular, I bought a size up so I could tie at the waist. Since this Universal Thread skirt is so high waisted, I wanted to emphasize pretending to have a long torso 🙂 Evelyn’s adorable gingham romper was handmade from Willow + Hazel out of Texas. I love supporting local shops and the quality of their pieces is excellent. [Check out their adorable Instagram feed for more cuteness]. I’ve linked everything we’re wearing at the end of the post, and every piece is under $25. Happy Monday!

 

Mommy: Pom Pom Tote // Gingham Slides // Black Skirt // Red T-Shirt // Black Sunglasses

Evelyn: Gingham Romper (and similar here, here, and here) // Sandals // Red Sunglasses

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How to Plan the Perfect Family Friendly Picnic

We have been getting so much rain in Atlanta that at the first inkling of sunshine, we head for the outdoors. My kids and husband love to be outside and I’m slowly coming around to the idea, haha! We have a huge backyard that is perfect for playing, relaxing, and entertaining. My husband and I have been trying to encourage more of a healthy lifestyle and also lead by example. so that means being active, lots of playtimes, and healthier food choices. Picnics are one of our families favorites activities to do in the evenings. Taking dinner outdoors is such a good change of scenery and lets the kids get a lot of energy out before bedtime.

Planning and packing ahead for a picnic is key when you have little mouths to feed. No one likes a hangry toddler and so to prevent that from happening, having ready-to-eat finger foods is a must. Chopped veggies, fruit and cheese cubes are my go-to for healthy snacks. I love to throw together some simple sandwiches because they’re perfect for picnics: They don’t need to be hot or too cold and can be enjoyed as kids come and go. They also don’t require a ton of cleanup and aren’t messy to eat. I bring juice boxes or milk boxes for the kids and a bottle of wine for myself and husband because by 5 pm it’s much needed!

I’m all about quick meals and foods so anything that can be made fast or put together quickly will always beat out those that take hours to prepare.  Not only are the NEW Taylor Farms Crafted Kits convenient and easy to assemble but they are also super fresh and delicious. I love to eat them for lunch or split up for the perfect side salad for dinner. They’re so easy to take on the go for a picnic because all the ingredients are in different compartments so they won’t mix until you’re ready to eat. I love their Italiano House Salad, which comes with kidney beans and chickpeas for a flavorful protein punch and is very substantial in size. Taylor Farms has a wide variety of salad kits that can be used alone or with different meats or fish for a yummy dinner. The great thing about each salad kit is that the lettuce and ingredients have already been washed so they’re ready to eat! Talk about a major time saver for busy moms. Sorry lettuce heads and vegetables, but I don’t have time to wash and cut you for an hour while my kids are in their witching hour. Taylor Farms Crafted Kits are perfect if you love to cook but don’t have a ton of time in your day to dedicate to it.  You can be creative and create fun meals using their prepared salads. Head over to their website to see all their yummy recipes that take no time at all! To complete our picnic, I bought some store made cookies because again, I don’t have time to bake and the kids don’t know the difference anyway.

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Henry’s Big Boy Room Reveal with SANUS!

*This post is sponsored by SANUS. All thoughts and opinions are my own*

Henry has been in his big boy room for over 3.5 years and I still have yet do to a room reveal. It’s been on my list but life just happens and things get pushed to the back burner. Creating Henry’s big boy room was one of my favorite rooms to re-do in our house. Prior to his room, it used to be an old guest bedroom which housed my sister-in-law’s furniture from her childhood and had a deep maroon paint on the wall. I never wanted his room to have a specific theme because it’s easier to swap out bedding and decor if there is a more neutral pallet. I chose midnight blue and orange as the main colors and found some vintage and new pieces to tie it all together. Henry likes to change out his bedding a lot, and I’ve never had a problem finding sheets, comforters, and pillows to match. My favorite places for kids bedding is Cotton On, Target, and H&M!

As for the insulation of this room in order to ensure proper air flow especially during the heat of the summer days, spray-foam insulation, as suggested in this post, may be necessary.

The bed, dresser, rug, and bookshelves are all from Ikea. The bed has a trundle which will come in handy a few years from now and I love the dresser because there are so many drawers. Keep in mind these two pieces were a pain in the you know what for my husband to put together and took several hours to complete. The orange chair, H light, orange trunk, coat shelf, and chalkboard are all vintage or one of a kind pieces I found over the course of several months. My amazing husband built and stained the shelves in the corner which hold books, sentimental items, and a few fun decor pieces. Just like we did with Evelyn’s room, we removed the accordion doors and added heavy canvas drapes for a more modern look (and so tiny fingers don’t get pinched!) To allow more space in his room, we donated some of the old furniture with the help of Furniture Donation Pick Up because of their reliable and efficient services.

We had an older TV that was still in perfect working condition that we set atop Henry’s dresser. I’ll admit, it wasn’t our smartest parenting choice seeing as the tv was very heavy and not attached to the wall. Luckily, no accidents have happened but we still decided it was time for a wall mounted television. After speaking with the experts at SANUS and telling them what time of television we had, they recommended the OLF15. It extends 14” and tilts 10 degrees. It also has 60 degrees of swivel with a 3” offset when fully retracted. This is definitely the most ideal so that if down the road Henry ever wants to have sleepovers or build forts on his floor, the television can tilt downwards so he doesn’t strain his neck. SANUS has the utmost concern for delivering on safety, quality, and testing, which is why their mounts are perfect for using in kids rooms or playrooms. All mounts are UL Listed, which means they have been tested to 3rd party requirements to hold up to 4x the amount of weight they’re rated to hold. God forbid Henry or his friends ever grabbed ahold of the TV, I can have peace of mind knowing that it wouldn’t come crashing down on them.

I’m so lucky to have a handy husband who knows his way around tools and wood cutting. He has built so many fun things for the house and for me, like the headboard in our guest bedroom and the donut wall and clothing rack for Evelyn’s Swan birthday, just to name a few. The SANUS OLF15 took about an hour to install from unpacking everything to cleaning up. There are really only 3 steps to follow when hanging your tv on a SANUS mount: #1 Attach the brackets to the TV, #2 Install the wall plate, #3 Hang the TV on the wall plate. Voila! You now have a transformed room and more space! Henry is at that age where he loves to mimic his Dad and help him with every single thing. My husband refers to him as his co-pilot and always includes him in jobs that are safe for him to do. In this case, Henry was responsible for opening the screws and collecting dust from the screws on his pillow (his choice, not ours, haha!) I am SO happy with how it turned out and now Henry actually has a dresser that can hold things on the top besides just a big, bulky tv.

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Having a quality HVAC system, such as radiators, is definitely invaluable. Visit sites like https://gohomeheating.com/ to find more details. Since we also just got a furnace replacement (look at this site for more details) in the living room, it’s good that Henry has his own heating system in his room.

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If you need repairs after using years of your first AC installation, you can call a company such as Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning as Sirius Plumbing and Air Conditioning provides AC services in Plano. Or, visit experts’ sites like thecomfortdoctors.com/heating-and-cooling-services-clarks-summit-pa/ and see if they can service your area.

The SANUS website has a very thorough questionnaire so you can be sure you’re selecting the right mount for your TV and your needs. If you still need help, they have a great customer service staff who are available 7 days a week and can walk you through any questions you may have. They also have several instructional and educational videos. Fun Fact: We have a TV in almost every room and each one is mounted to the wall. The SANUS wall mounts are perfect for every room and setting and I’m so glad Henry’s room is finally complete! Are there any rooms you are updating this year? Let me know in the comments! Happy Friday!

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The Best Afternoon Pick-Me-Up That’s NOT an Energy Drink

This post is sponsored by Fage. As always, all opinions are my own. 

Don’t get me wrong, I enjoy a large iced cup of coffee more than anything, but after 2 pm it literally does nothing for me except bring me down. My house is definitely the craziest between 3 pm – 7 pm when the kids are home from school and get to see each other for the first time all day (Evelyn is still sleeping when Henry gets on the bus in the morning). I need more energy in the afternoon than I do first thing in the morning. I dabbled with a bunch of different energy drinks, coffee, and vitamins but nothing seemed to work.

In college, I used to eat yogurt and granola for breakfast every single day. It filled me up, kept my mind alert, and helped me steer clear of unhealthy food choices. Now that I’m a mother to two very active kids, I always have to be on my game. I don’t usually have time for a sit-down meal so easy on-the-go snacks like Fage Split Yogurt cups are a lifesaver. I’m able to get a protein-rich snack without feeling like I’m missing out. The 0% fat level is rich in protein, not sugar, with a whopping 13 grams of protein and only 11 grams of sugar. With the real fruit mix-ins, these split cups are a nice twist on classic Greek yogurt. While we normally buy the fat-free version, split cups are also available in whole milk and 2%.

Lately, I’ve been enjoying a Fage Split Yogurt cup as a late afternoon snack. My son loves them as much as I do so we get to enjoy them together after he gets home from school (his favorite is the peach while I love the raspberry). We have about an hour together when it’s just us before my daughter wakes up and I’m trying to be better about stopping everything I’m doing to focus on him. It’s funny how the simplest act of talking over yogurt really gets him to open up about his day. I’ve been struggling with time management since I work from home and I know Henry was getting the short end of the stick for many, many months. One thing I’m working on this year is being more present in the lives of my children and I’m thankful that he and I have been able to bond over our love of Fage and silly “boy” jokes.

How do you enjoy the Fage Split Yogurt Cups? What are some goals you’re working towards this year? I’d love to hear them!

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Valentine’s Day 2018

Happy Valentine’s Day! I cannot believe that February is nearly halfway over and like always, I didn’t get to do all the fun Valentine’s things I wanted to do with the kids. I feel like the days just blur together. We are heading to Disney World bright and early tomorrow morning and are so excited! Be sure to follow along on Instagram (@chanelvanreenen) to see all the fun!

The Dollar Store always has the best deal on basic heart balloons and I knew I wanted to do a fun little shoot with some this year. I bought 20 for $20 which is insanely cheap. Evelyn’s red tutu leotard is from Plum, which has a tutu in every color, for every occasion. These pictures go down as some of my favorites of all time 🙂 I hope everyone had an amazing day today! xo

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The One Skincare Product I Can’t Live Without

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Ever since turning 30 a couple years ago, I’ve ramped up my skincare routine to make sure that my face stays looking young. Read this post for some tips on how to determine if it’s time to ditch that old sunblock and why using an expired sunscreen is less effective. I definitely make a conscious effort to take good care of my skin daily: I never go to bed with makeup on, I wash my face morning and night, I limit my sun exposure (aka I’m basically a vampire), and I only drink alcohol a few times a month. That being said, my skin still needs products that have been formulated to slow down the aging process as well as a myriad of other issues. I have combination, sensitive skin so I need products that aren’t full of dyes and perfumes. For the best tips on skincare routine and products, visit Emeraldspa website.

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3 Genius Ways to Clean Faster

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I absolutely love cleaning! Said no mother ever. Between kids, pets and a full-time job, cleaning always falls to the bottom of my list. Whenever I need to do a quick cleanup of the house, I always rely on 3 foolproof methods that save my time and sanity. With the utilization of this dumpster rental, I was able to conveniently dispose our garbage.

Robotic Vacuums – I’ve talked about these before and ours has made my life 100 times easier. I set it to run whenever we leave the house or at night and it picks up all the pet hair and dirt that lingers on our floor. When you already dislike cleaning or have to clean up in a hurry, sweeping will be one less thing you have to worry about with one of these.

Laundry Baskets are your friend. I’ve mentioned this before, but when I need to declutter fast and I don’t have time to sort through everything on the counters, I place it all in a laundry basket and set aside. This makes my process of wiping counters and cabinets go so much faster. When I look at stray items on every surface it really overwhelms me. Having a clear mind (and surfaces) makes cleaning more manageable.

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