Sophie, ah this dear little Sophie girl decided to channel her model side and show us all three ways to wear one fantastic little dress. This particular dress is Mini Boden, and it's basically my favorite dress for Sophie {and it comes in so many good colors!}, and one of Sophie's favorite dresses for herself. Finding an outfit to go with it is a snap, and it's perfectly comfortable for the school playground. We have sporty, dressy, and outdoorsy looks for your minis today.
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Today is the first day of my favorite season of the year. Is that predictable? I know, fall just has that magic that so many love so dearly.
In honor of all of this, I am clearing the shelves to make way for new and fabulous fall and winter products!! Please shop away NOW, friends! At the stroke of midnight on October 1, it will be too late. ;)
xoxo!
Things Left Unsaid: 01 /
Sometimes there are things happening in life that I don't share, and I don't want to share in the moment, but later- I like the idea of sharing them, and kind of regret not saying anything about it. So begins the new chapter / series of the blog: things left unsaid.
Read MoreFive Fall Favorites /
Throwback pic of Sophie by Pictilio
Fall is the BEST. Fall for San Francisco- actually for all of California- is a little different than a lot of the world. For us, it means warmer days than summer months, but cool evenings. We get all the benefits of the nostalgic pumpkin scents {and lattes, if that's your thing!}, ciders, and pies, and we dress in the colors of the season, but we have more warm days for walks and beach time. I absolutely love the fall.
Here are the top five things I'm loving about fall 2014:
1. Wardrobe: Cable knits, cords, soft sweaters... all in deep, beautiful hues. I love to have at least one mustard yellow piece in the fall rotation, and a good navy sweater that matches nearly everything. This goes for me and for the girls' wardrobes! Because fall clothing takes more space in the closets and drawers, it's entirely ideal to have fewer pieces that work with everything.
2. Soups: I'm a soup fanatic for a couple reasons...
- The recipes are often straightforward and simple to make.
- I generally find soup recipes with plenty of veggies, so my kiddos can stay healthy.
My all time favorite recipes are tortilla soup, mexican meatball soup, asian noodle soup, and a basic chicken noodle with veggies. My children gobble up their soups and ask for seconds and thirds on all of these. Fall means we have soup usually two times per week, and for a busy mom, it makes menu planning MUCH easier.
3. Hats: Again, fall is the time for the most beautiful days around here, but it's hardly too warm for cute beanies and other hats. I love hats for their colors {note that mustard, eh!}, and for their cuteness, and for the fact that it hides messy, unbrushed hair when necessary.
4. Sports: When fall comes around, I enjoy cuddling on the couch with slippers and watching a baseball game {when the Giants are in the playoffs, especially!}, or spending animated Sunday afternoons watching our teams play football- unless there's a heartbreaking loss, of course {and indulging on wings! When Brian orders buffalo wings, I am 99% more likely to watch the full game while eating them}.
5. LiveHealth Online: I'm thankful that as the seasons change, LiveHealth Online keeps us busy moms equipped with a peace of mind. LiveHealth Online offers access to a doctor 24 hours a day that allows us to talk via two-way video chat from a tablet, phone, or computer. You can sign up online or download the app. Each visit costs only $49. LiveHealth Online is a covered benefit for many Anthem Blue Cross PPO, EPO, and HSA plans. The cost is the same or less than a PCP office visit. When you log into the app, you can live video chat face-to-face with a U.S.-based primary care doctor about your medical concerns. LiveHealth Online is currently available in 44 states (with 38 of those states allowing physicians to prescribe medication when necessary). Average wait time is only 3 minutes! It's secure, it's private, it's efficient!
How do you get this service at your fingertips? Download LiveHealth Online or visit their website: www.livehealthonline.com/moms, and sign up quickly and easily. Peace of mind- a visit with the doctor- in minutes! I think you'll love this app so much, that I'm offering a LiveHealth Online trial for FREE using the code LHOStyleSmaller- redeemable through December 31, 2014.
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School Days /
We are finally settling in to our fall schedules around here.
Read MoreCozy Kids: Socks & Tights /
Last week, I sent Sophie to school in her red chucks and no socks-- the few pair she had were in the laundry, and matching socks is not my forte.
She came out of her school at pickup with her beaming smile, but she hugged me... then immediately informed me that her feet hurt because she didn't have socks. Ah. Time to do laundry, and probably provide more than three pair of socks for these girls.
I love the look of socks on kids. Their feet are so small and adorable, and they can match bright colored knee-highs with skirts, they can wear socks high with sneakers, and they can wear socks with flats or mary-janes. Socks and cozy tights always seem to be a good idea in the fall. Ahhh the fall. The sweet, sweet season of fall...
Happy Sock Shopping to all!
xo