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Special Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day with your Mom

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YUMI KIM MATERNITY DRESS similar HERE

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Here comes Mother’s Day this weekend and a lot of people have been saying it is another expensive Holiday because you have to give gift. But to me, if a person is that special to you, you really do not care about it that much. There is also a time when you are tight in budget so here are some special way to celebrate Mother’s Day for mom.

  1. Cook your mom’s favorite dish and eat with her. Now a days, a lot of people rarely hang out with their mother’s that much special when you start working. This is a gift of giving time and effort.
  2. If your mom loves to workout. Go with her and join her doing her workout routine. Working out is so fun specially when you are with someone special.
  3. If you know how to do arts and crafts. Most of the treasures in life cannot be bought like making her a bracelet. Check out what my Adi made for me for Mother’s day on my IG story.
  4. Frame your most treasured photos together and give it to here. She will definitely be touched by it.
  5. Give her a hand massage as most moms are always tired doing a lot of different things in and out of the house.
  6. If you know how to draw, make a sketch of your mom and frame it.

I used to do a lot of this specially when I was younger. When I did not have money of my own. But I can really see how much they appreciate those gifts because it came from the heart and they know how much time and effort you invested creating those special gifts.

As a mom now, What melts my heart are those small things my children do for me like. When they know I am tired and they give me a minute of foot massage. Giving me flowers that they picked from the Garden. Preparing a glass of water at bedside because they Know I need it.

Simple gestures that as a mom, You will always treasure it forever in your heart. so don’t feel bad if you cannot afford to buy mom gifts. More so when you are capable of buying expensive gifts but is willing to give more of your time and effort to make your mom feel special on this Mother’s Day.

Do you have any other Mother’s Day ideas I haven’t mention as I would love to hear from you guys.

Thank you so much for stopping by and may all of you celebrating have a wonderful day! Enjoy this Mother’s Day weekend!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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My Ready for Summer Dress

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REVOLVE MAXI DRESS

TARGET STRAW HAT

COACH HANDBAG (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

TARGET SHOES

My Ready for Summer Dress as it is very comfy and flowy. This is not a maternity dress but it can be worn like one if you have a baby bump. If you are pregnant like me there are a lot of regular dresses that can be worn for maternity. Just make sure they are flowy so it will have room for your bump. I am showcasing my love for dresses every chance I have. They are just so easy and comfortable to wear during the Spring and Summer season. More so now that I am pregnant that this is a really comfy style to wear.

This dress that I am wearing is big for me. I am still wearing my pre-pregnancy size so I recommend you size down with this. Other than that, this dress is so chic and is so versatile that you can wear anything from flats to heels. It can be worn as a weekend dress or even an everyday dress.

I can also imagine this being worn as a vacation style dress. Specially when you are at the beach, can also be paired with beach bag (straw bags) and those pretty beach sandals.

I am just looking forward to Summer already because of the warm weather we have been experiencing lately and also to think that this Summer we will get to meet our 3rd bundle of Joy.

Wishing you all a wonderful week ahead and thank you for stopping by! Are you all ready for Mother’s day this weekend?

Simply,

Christianne

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Special Mother’s Day Gift for All the SHEroes in Our Lives

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Sharing all these special Items inside my Babbleboxx to give this Mother’s Day for all the SHEroes in our lives, mom.

After a tiring day for a busy mom, Who doesn’t like to relax right? One of the best way to do so is to light up a scented candle. This Thank You Mom Candle from Homesick Candles is so good it is a fresh scent of different mix of flowers and also at the base is the Sandalwood and Musk scent.

They are offering 15% Valid from 4/1/19-5/31/19 here

Who else doesn’t want life to be easy? No one, this DEEBOT from ECOVACS is something you and your mom will love. Just sit and wait for it to finish cleaning the troublesome messes you have at home and this Ecovacs Deebot 711 is also Smart Home compatible.

Another special way to celebrate mom is to treat her in a getaway at the Pocono Resort in Pennsylvania. Woodloch Pines Resort provides an atmosphere for families. Creating those memories is something that is priceless. I am ready to go and here are some cute luggage tag and Handle wraps to get you started.

I myself as a mom will swear by these products. They are definitely a must have for the special woman/women in our life. I know all moms have different like sand personalities and each one of these items have their own personal touch that will truly make your mom feel special.

This is one of the best occasions that I am always looking forward to every year. We all have this special person that we call mom in our life or at someone that we treat as our own mother. Someone who has always been there and taught us a lot about life and on what we know now as an adult.

Celebrating moms day is dear to me. They are the ones that molded us to be a better person and to that good example to also be a better mom to help our young kids be the best person they wanna be.

What are you thinking for this upcoming Mother’s day? I know you all are excited to celebrate this with that special person in your life. Be it your grandma, your aunt, a family friend that you look up to as a mother when you were growing up. This is the time to express you appreciation for them.

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

**This post is sponsored by BabbleBoxx.com but all opinions are 100% my own.

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Tulip Festival in Virginia

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TARGET YELLOW MAXI DRESS

TARGET STRAW HAT

DKNY HANDBAG (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES

STEVE MADDEN SLIDES (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

Tulip Festival in Virginia when you are unable to see the original Holland tulips and this is 45 mins away from Washington, DC. I have been seeing a lot of post of Holland tulips and of course it expensive to travel to Europe just to see it. Then I googled tulip farm around me and found this gem of beautiful flowers.

So if you live in the DC, MD, VA (DMV) area then this is the place to be at if you are looking for beautiful tulips. We went a day after the peak bloom but they were still pretty. You can also pick your own flower which is $1 per piece. Admission fee is $8 on weekdays and $10 on weekends if you buy it online and $2 more when you buy it on the gate entrance. Check out www.burnsidefarms.com to check out their peak bloom. It usually is around April another nice flower sighting after the Cherry Blossom Festival.

As for the dress, It is very comfy and it is not a maternity dress but it runs big so it fit my bump just right. The straw hat was also very chic and under $15.

I hope I was able to inspire you with this post and see you again on the next blog post. Thank you for stopping by!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Red Wrap Maternity Dress

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SERAPHINE RED WRAP MATERNITY DRESS SIMILAR HERE

KAREN WALKER SUNGLASSES

ZARA CROSSBODY BAG (OLD)

MARC FISHER WHITE MULE SHOES SIMILAR HERE

Red Wrap Maternity Dress is something you should invest in when you are pregnant. Not particularly red but the wrap style is perfect for the bump. When you are pregnant, you always want to be comfortable because pbeing pregnant is already uncomfortable mostly. I am not saying this talking for all moms but for most mom. If you are pregnant or have been you know what I am talking about.

Wearing dress for me is the comfiest outfit I can pull of. It is easy and it always has room for baby bumps. I am glad that my second and third trimester falls on Spring/Summer so I have all the liberty to wear all different kinds of dresses.

What I love about this dress is the color, also that the material is so soft perfect for both Spring and Summer season. It also matches the shoes I have been wearing all season long. It is just so versatile and chic at the same time. Can be worn at the office, special occasions and just for a casual style really.

I hope you got some maternity inspiration here. Thank you for stopping by and Happy Monday!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Feeling Comfy in my Caftan Dress

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RACHEL PALLY CAFTAN MATERNITY DRESS

AMAZON OVERSIZED FLOWER EARRINGS

TARGET SANDALS

Happy Monday world! I am so excited to share this look to all of you as it has been my favorite outfit I have had this week. It was so comfy and easy to wear. Another one and done style which is perfect for all body types. This caftan dress is for maternity but I have linked some who is not for maternity.

As you can see here, we were able to capture the Golden hour. It was also perfect to be able to spot some daffodils in the parking lot. Everything was perfect for this photo shoot. The outfit and the surrounding matched!

This look is perfect for Spring and Summer. Such a great buy because you can wear it for a long time. The material is so soft and breathable, suitable for warmer days ahead.

I just paired it with the sandals I bought from Target. Also, I wanted to share, the sandals I bought was different size. I have worn it so many times but just realized they were size 7.5 and 8.5 LOL! I did not want to return as I have used it and also it really did not make a difference.

Thank you for stopping by! See you again next time.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Easter Dresses For My Daughter and Me

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ON ME: REVOLVE LAVENDER DRESS SIMILAR HERE AND HERE

STEVE MADDEN SLIDES (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

TARGET BASKET BAG

ON ADI: TARGET YELLOW DRESS

PAYLESS SHOES SOURCE SANDALS SIMILAR HERE

TARGET HEAD BAND

BELOW ARE EASTER DRESSES UNDER $50 FOR WOMEN

BELOW ARE EASTER DRESSES FOR GIRLS UNDER $50

In a weeks time it will be Easter. My daughter and I loves to dress up during that time as we always celebrate Easter at church. Adi, my daughter usually sings in the children choir during Easter Sunday and we always want her to put on her Sunday best dress, same for me.

Today, I am sharing our Easter Dresses for all of you and some options that are all under $50. Those dresses can be work during Spring/Summer and is worth your dollar.

For the dress I am wearing, it is not a maternity dress but I really love the cut. This will probably look better If I did not have the bump. Not a smart choice for a maternity dress but perfect if you were not pregnant.

As for Adi, I have been eyeing this dress every time we go to Target and I finally gave in and bought it. The Lavender color was perfect too but they did not have her size on that one anymore. We paired it with the headband which was also yellow.

Now excited to wear this for Easter. If you love wearing dresses or someone you know. Please Share this post as this may benefit them.

Thank you for stopping by and see you next week.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Spring Shoes Under $50

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This is the link on the White Marc Fisher Mule shoes

Buying new Spring wardrobe can break your budget sometimes specially when you get to see all the beautiful things around you. To help you stay on budget but not sacrificing picking out the prettiest Spring shoes out there to match your outfit. I have tried all these shoes here for you and they are all under $50.

I can also attest to their comfort and style. You can definitely wear them everyday! My favorite ones here is the Marc Fisher white mule. Being pregnant makes me feel uncomfortable sometimes and finding a comfortable shoes to wear is the best thing I can do. I would still wear heels every once in a while when the outfit calls it.

Also have you noticed Mojo wanting to be around me and my shoes. This very playful puppy is the cutest. Sometimes he gets too annoying though, as I always tell my husband. I believe it is my pregnancy hormones. I did not have this issue with my beloved Codey who passed away last December. If you have been following me. So this is our second dog here and our family loves him so dearly and we can feel his love back.

I hope I was able to assist you finding chic Spring shoes to refresh your Spring wardrobe. Hope to see you on the next post to give you more about Spring styling.

Thank you for stopping by.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Spring Look Book with the Cherry Blossoms

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SUNDRY MIDI DRESS SIMILAR HERE

STEVE MADDEN SANDALS (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

TARGET BASKET HANDBAG

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

Happy Monday everyone! I am so inspired by all the blooming Cherry Blossoms around me. Living close to the Nation’s Capital is really perfect this time of the year to witness the Cherry blossom Festival. I honestly have been there many times but being practical this year. I just shot this in our street as my lucky neighbors have these trees right in front of them. I only have to walk few steps from my house.

I just wore this Sunday Best dress here and like I said walked a few feet and took picture here in our own neighborhood. So blessed to have these trees being seen by my eyes everyday. This midi dress is so comfortable, it is not even a maternity dress. I just chose it because my bump will fit in it. I must say this is a chic Spring style together with the sandals and the basket handbag.

If I will go to the actual Cherry Blossom Festival, If I drive It will be hard to find parking. If I take the train, it will be pack and I don’t want the kids to suffer traveling with all people bumping into each other. If I ride a cab, it will be traffic.

Have a wonderful week ahead everyone!

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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Comfy in Maternity Jumpsuit

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MONROW MATERNITY JUMPSUIT SIMILAR HERE

H&M DENIM JACKET

PUMA SNEAKER (OLD) SIMILAR HERE

KAREN WALKER SUNNIES

Comfy in Maternity Jumpsuit, another one and done style to think about when you are pregnant and just want to be chic but carefree. Being pregnant is not easy specially when your tummy starts to grow big. During my first 2 pregnancies, I was in the thought of being comfy is wearing maternity dresses and tops. I was not into jumpsuits back then. But since I started blogging, I was introduce to a lot of jumpsuit style and I love it as much as I love my dresses. I do not want to think to much when dressing up especially now that I will have 3 little ones to help get dressed aside from myself, right? Did my hair in a bun and I am ready to go.

I am so glad to find this comfy style maternity jumpsuit. I just had to pair it with sneakers and denim jacket and I am done. But if you are not into sneakers, another option is a pair of sandals be it flat or heeled. It is how you carry yourself that makes you look good really.

Share this to someone you know that will love this style. Thank you for stopping by and see you next time.

Simply,

Christianne

Photos: Novel (my better half)

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