Thank you Walmart for sponsoring this post. As always, all opinions are mine!

I'm a jeans girl. I try to branch out but I'm most comfortable in denim. The problem is, wearing jeans and a tee or sweater everyday is...yawn. The fix? Switch it up by wearing jeans in different washes, silhouettes, and rises. Then pair them with something special instead of a plain tee or simple sweater. Add fun shoes, and you've got yourself a lewk. With that in mind, here's how I styled my new Free Assembly Denim from Walmart. Literally everything you see is from Walmart and I could not love it more! It's cute, on trend, affordable, and made of quality materials. Guys Walmart is showing up as a legit style destination! Oh and I share a BONUS non-denim look at the end! Ok, here we go!

The built-ins are done! Ok, so 90% finished but potato-patato okayyy? Not only are they finished but they're looking all cute for spring thanks to Kirkland's Home. Here's a peek (full reveal coming soooon!) and my top tips for transitioning your home to spring!

Guys, our trip to St. Thomas was pretty magical. Joe and I love to travel and it feels like we're coming out of that that natural hiatus that sometimes occurs after you have kids, buy a house (or two), and experience a worldwide pandemic. It happens. But with the kids being older, restrictions being limited, and living debt free (I  need to share more on that journey!), we're coming into what I hope is a season of more travel. Anyway, the purpose of this trip was to celebrate my mom's 65th birthday- she chose the location- and it was such a special celebration.  Sharing my review, pictures, tips, and a harrowing story of survival below so keep reading!

 

Heart Mini Waffle Maker. $9.99. We bought these last year and they're so fun and cute. I promise it makes waffles taste even better. ;)

Oversized Printed Pajama Set. $35. Bonus- matching sets available for the fam!

"I just want to be friends..." Dwight Valentine's Day Card. $6. I got this for Joe a couple of years ago and we still laugh at it. Plus it didn't immediately go in the trash. Always a plus.

Stanley Classic Tumbler for Kids. $26. So cute for your mini-me. It's too bad Genevieve made it very clear that she's holding out for a purple one. 

Cologne Sampler. $17.99. I always feel weird about choosing a scent for someone- this solves the problem.

8 cup Pour Over Coffee Maker. $19.79. Perfect for those late to the pour over party. It's me. Hi, I'm the problem, it's me. 

Ceramic Mug with Protective Sleeve. $24. In the prettiest shade of pink. Heart eyes.

Gummy Luncheable. $5.99. Remember "gummy vs. real food?" My kids are still obsessed with gummy food and I gotta be honest; so am I.

Quad Goals Multi Palette. $16. This comes in a few colors and let's face it- is adorable. 

Gummy Controller. $9.99. For your little sweet tooth gamer. (Adds to cart).

Essential Oil/Candle Warmer. $40.07. Are these trending?? If not, they should be. Love the thought of not having to remember to blow the candle out (also thanks Joe for always remembering).

Date Night Ideas scratch off book. $19.99. A gift for both of you! Challenges and dates to shake things up! It's on its way to me- I'll keep you posted!

Nintendo Switch Sports. $49.99. I love the idea of a family gift and this nails it. So much fun!

Beats Studio Buds. $99. Joe gifted me air pods one Valentine's Day and it was the best gift- I never would've splurged on myself but sure appreciated him doing it! Bu also a teenage boy would love these too!

Mini Finger Skateboard Ramp. $11.99. Dax has been begging for this for like years. I finally got him a finger skateboard as a stocking stuffer and it only stoked the fire. They're super fun and why am I a sucker for anything miniature?

Herschel Beanie. $15. This is a men's hat but looks pretty gender neutral to me. Love the color.

Ok here's the story- I wanted a cute set up for Genevieve's 13th birthday party and was happy to splurge on it, but I kept running into obstacles. First, she and her friends are a bit big for the rental sleepover set ups. Second, my ideal date was booked with nearly everyone I reached out to, and lastly, we don't have the space to house 8 tents/teepees. After lots of calls, I became determined to DIY a sleepover set-up for her 13th birthday! We don't often host sleepovers- actually we never host sleepovers- but for 13 I wanted to do something special. Not only did I end up saving money (more on that later), but it also turned out cuter than I could have imagined! Here's what we did and how to recreate it if you'd like.