• Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2020: Worth It Pieces

    Hi, y’all! Surprise, surprise – the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is still going on lol! It seriously seems like the world’s longest sale thanks to all of the different shopping dates. Here is a reminder of the upcoming start days: There are a lot of pieces sold out (the Free People henley top, Adidas Swift sneakers, Barefoot Dreams leopard print cardigan and Barefoot Dreams leopard print blanket to name a few) BUT there are still a ton of great items to snag on discount while you can. Don’t forget that all of these are new releases temporarily on sale and will go back to their regular prices after August 30th! Below…

  • Baby Shower Ideas, Citrus Theme, Summer Baby Shower, Baby Shower Outfit, Maternity Style

    Kaiser’s Citrus Themed Baby Shower

    Hi y’all! Last weekend we had the most amazing citrus-themed baby shower for our little Kaiser and I’m just so thankful for… well, everything! Thankful we could have the shower, thankful for our friends and family that celebrated us, thankful for the congratulatory texts and messages I received, thankful for our growing family, thankful for my supportive husband who is also the best dad and just all-around thankful for the time spent with loved ones. THANK YOU TO EVERYONE! I’m here to share all the details from our baby shower – what I wore, how my amazing family decorated, the games we played, food we ate, sweets, drinks and how…

  • weekend getaway, lifestyle blog, travel, texas vacation, toddler mom, toddlers on vacation

    Weekend at South Padre Island + Packing List

    Hi, y’all! Last weekend we took Emmett to South Padre Island to celebrate the 4th and she loved the beach. Watching her play and have the best time makes my forehead sunburn worth it 😉 Here is how COVID-19 affected our stay, where we stayed, what the beach was like with a toddler and a packing list of what we actually used. HOW COVID-19 AFFECTED OUR STAY COVID-19 actually didn’t affect us too much. It’s mandated in Texas to wear a mask when you go into public businesses so we masked up at our stops during the 6-hour drive. That’s not a problem at all – I just wish I’d…

  • Santa Photos by Mandi Thompson Photography

    Santa Photos by Mandi Thompson Photography

    Hi there! It’s my birthday (hey 27, how you doin?!) today and Mandi gave me the best gift over the weekend – EMMETT’S SANTA PICS! Emmett wasn’t in love with Santa but I still think these pictures are the sweetest. If you’re ready for your heart strings to be tugged, scroll on down! You can view Mandi’s photography website here. EMMETT’S OUTFIT: Mistletoe Onesie || Baby Bow As you can see, Mandi is fantastic at what she does. I seriously don’t understand how she makes the magic happen but somehow she does! She makes everyone comfortable during the shoot, snaps pictures quick and edits them in a way that makes…

  • hospital bag, 37 week update, pregnancy diary, bumpdate, third trimester bumpdate, hospital bag packing list, hospital bag

    37-WEEK BUMPDATE + MY HOSPITAL BAG PACKING LIST

    BABY How Far Along? 37 weeks! My doctor says that birthing her anytime after this point is great and that we are officially in the clear of having a premature birth. Gender? A SWEET LITTLE GIRL!!!! (if ya haven’t heard already) Name? Emmett June Kaase Nicknames? Emmy, EJ, Junebug, Em, Emmett June Effacement/Dilated? My doc checked my cervix a week and a half ago and I was 50% effaced and about 1 centimeter dilated. How Often Are the Doctor Visits? Every week! He will check my cervix again this week. Size? She’s snug as a bug in my belly and about 6 pounds and 4 ounces according to their predictions. Our doctor…

  • It’s Officially Fall at The Kaases’ House!

    HEEEEEY, Y’ALL! Is anybody else super thankful that fall is here?! In Houston it’s never cold, but it did conveniently cool down recently and it is SO WELCOME! I made a trip to my favorite stores for some bargain shopping on fall decor, and I. AM. IN. LOVE! Typically I don’t gravitate to orange, but for whatever reason this year I have been loving the combination of blue and orange sprinkled in with some greenery around the house. I also found a way to fill the mantle more, which is something that needed to be done since my lovely husband kept on using it as his end table (still love…