Fall Family Photo Outfit Ideas

This week we’ve been out and about looking for last-minute treasures, all in the name of family photos. Which I'm so very excited to say is this weekend! 

The experiences all of us moms live for, while our husband and kid(s) are only in it for the fancy new shoes and the ice cream cone at the end. (Which by the way I think is the greatest “mom-to-family” deal ever because that means we too, get fancy new shoes and ice cream.  ; )

Like you, Pinterest is my drawing board for outfit and color scheme inspiration, which I always save as a “secret board.” 

Although I thought it would be helpful to share a few of my ideas since a lot of you are getting family photos done this time of year too, either professionally and or DIY. (We did DIY family photos last year and I have a future blog post coming on that!) Plus, there’s always great deals over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

So, from one classic, modern mom to another, here are my three favorite fall family photo outfit ideas via mamajots.com (secret) board from Pinterest.  

 Mom 

Dress // Wedge Pumps

Dad

Sweater // Pants // Button up shirt // Brown shoes

Girl

 Bow // Sweater  //  Dress  // Ballet slip ons

Dad

Sweater // Button up shirt // Pants // Shoes

Mom

Dress // Tunic Cardigan // Wedge Pumps

Girl

Bow // Dress // Cardigan Sweater // Tights // Mary Jane Shoes

Mom

Dress // Wedge Pump

Dad

Button up shirt // Shoes // Pants

Girl

Bow // Dress // Eyelet Sweater // Tights // Ballet Flat Bow Shoes

Boy

Button up shirt // Chino Pants // Leather Boots

I hope these ideas help as you're planing for own family photos and if that happens to be weeks for months away, feel free to pin now and save for later.

Until next week!

Warmly, Steph

  

How To Reshape Hair Bows // And Clean Them

Ok girl moms, this post is for you! A few quick tips and tricks for re-shaping those beautiful handmade bows we all know, love, and buy from the amazing Etsy community of mom-trepreneurs. Even though I’ve only been a girl mom for a little over two years now, I’ve been collecting handmade hair bows since Abby was in my belly. 

And since daily sneak peaks of fall bows are starting to pop up everywhere on Instagram, I thought these tips and tricks would be really helpful as we are all currently adding to our collection this time of year. : )

So without further ado, here are three ways I've kept our pretty little handmade bows crisp, clean, and beautiful.

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How to reshape bows

1. Spray the hair bow with Downy wrinkle releaser on top of a dry towel.

2. Reshape as desired using your hands and let air dry.

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How to spot clean and reshape bows 

1. Following directions for "Shout" to spot clean (white bow? try using a blench pro pen).

2. Let the hair bow completely dry.

3. Then spray the bow with Downy wrinkle releaser on top of a dry towel. 

4. Reshape as desired using your hands and let air dry.

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How to remove a stain and reshape bows 

Please keep in mind before reading the last idea, that every bow shop has a different type of material and design. So, I really encourage you to read the “care section” in your bows shop before trying this last one out.  

1. Remove clasp from back of bow.

2. Spray stain with Shout.

3. Then wash bow in cold water on delicate cycle.

4. Let bow air dry.

5. Spray bow with Downy wrinkle releaser on top of a dry towel.

6. Reshape as desired with hands and let air dry.

I hope these ideas help keep those pretty little handmade bows fresh and clean for you and your little girl(s) and just let me know if have any questions!

Warmly, Steph

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Simple Birthday Party // Ice Cream Theme

(Plus 4 Tips For Simplifying A Party)

Abby is TWO!

However, let's back up. Steve (my husband) and I pulled together a girly little pink ice cream party with five hours of prep time - the absolute quickest party I've ever thrown!

Back Story 

This was definitely done on purpose because we needed to be able to turn around four days later and head out of town for a long weekend (all three of us are in a wedding!!). So today I’m happy to give all of you a peak into a few quick details (as voted over in Instagram) and share four quick tips we did to simplify, and then simplify some more, without sacrificing the beauty of her pink ice cream theme party.

4 Key Things To Create A Simple Birthday Party 

// 1 // Guest List:

Last year we invited our friends, neighbors, and family. But this year, we decide to cut down the guest list and just invite family. We LOVE our friends! But we needed to make this year’s theme and size a bit more manageable before jetting out of town. 

// 2 // Self-Serve:

Having a party where your guests can pile up on the good stuff for themselves is not only fun, it’s preferred: it allows us more time to visit and actually enjoy the party.  Last year we BBQ’d, in an attempt to make it easy on ourselves. But we found that taking orders, cooking, and serving everyone ate up 1/3 of our party time.

// 3 // Decorations:

As much as I love Pinterest, I love the savvy KISS method: Keep It Simple, Sally. Too many Pinterest details can quickly make your weeks leading up to an event all about crafting. So, I’ve become a major fan of balloons! Just ask Steve and he’ll tell you almost every occasion in our family involves him going to pick up balloons. They really add a bit of magic to the room. Plus, I just loved how our balloons from our party really filled up the space with beautiful colors. 

// 4 // Details:

I picked three DIY projects and ended up doing four because of course, I would.  1) Welcome sign 2) ice cream garland 3) photo wall back drop and 4) ice cream balloon which I’ll share all about these very soon!

// 5 // Teamwork (BONUS!):

I’m very lucky to be a part of a great team (that thing we call marriage). Steve and I work hard to make sure we can get as much done the day before an event as possible. Truth bomb: you, he and I know I’m the main organizer and planner for all our parties, but we really work together to make sure things are getting checked off the list! Whoever your “team” is, treat them well. Give them compliments and remind them they are awesome! A little positivity can go a long way.

 Ok, now as promised, a photo dump.

Confetti rose gold filled balloons

Cake Stand

Rose gold triangle garland // & // Rose gold pom-poms

//  The After Party  //

By giving you a peak into Abby's 2nd Simple Birthday Party that you feel like you can still make a birthday party fun, beautiful and yet also time management friendly. 

      Warmly, Steph


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