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I always love finding any type of "athleisure" wear on super discount, so I had to share this little combo with you! You can get this whole outfit (minus the shoes) for under $20! Perfect for if you are working out or just running around. Eating brunch counts as a workout, right???
Get the look for under $20 here!
I've also linked the shoes below! Now they aren't under $20, but I love them and the hint of gold they have!
Happy Friday! Now I get that it is like 90 degrees out today, but I just wanted to quickly post about a trend I'm seeing everywhere for fall....Teddy Bear Coats! I've seen new lines, designers, etc. releasing these furry and comfy coats in their fall collections and honestly, I'm all about it! I purchased this Teddy Bear Coat from Nordstrom for fall because 1) I loved the camel color and 2) it looked like the comfiest thing in the world! It does not disappoint because it totally is and I cannot wait to wear it when the weather cools off a bit. Normally I'm all about summer, but this year I'm really welcoming fall and hoping we have a nice long one!
You can shop this amazing coat and the entire look below to get a jump start on your fall wardrobe!
If you were tuned into my Instagram Stories on Monday, you probably saw me talk way too much about the amazing $5 tees and tanks from Target this week! I discovered these a few months ago, but definitely didn't get them at the $5 price, so when I went to the store and saw the sale, I knew I had to stock up! There are so many varieties, cuts, and styles in the t-shirts and tank tops, they are true to size, and they wash really well! Oh and they are also non-maternity so you can wear them with or without a baby bump! I didn't even need to size up at 39 weeks!
In this everyday, comfortable look, I'm also wearing my favorite H&M MAMA Maternity Jeans. These jeans will never cost you more than $50, and most of the styles are in the $30 price range! They are perfect if you want to wear jeans during your pregnancy, and with fall coming, who doesn't?! But, they won't compromise style or comfort!
This outfit can be paired with a cute bootie for the fall or here, I have it paired with my favorite Vince Camuto white slip-ons for a summer look!
Shop this entire outfit in the widgets below!
XoXo - Jamie
I've already talked about my obsession with everything palm print, so when I decided that our guest room needed a little "refresh" I knew I wanted to find a a palm print bedding set. Now many of the sets I found online were a darker print or just didn't go with the light sage green color we painted in our guest room. But, one day I just happened to be at Bed, Bath, & Beyond and completely lucked out!
I found this Coastal Living Green Palm Comforter Set and fell in love! It is bright, airy, and has pretty, non-obnoxious palm leaves that just give the room a calming, beachy feel. Now unfortunately this isn't a beach house (MY DREAM) but it does make the room feel like a little escape from the rest of the house. I actually find myself doing work in here a lot and just relaxing since I purchased this bedding set. It comes in all bedding sizes and it is on sale right now too! You can get the entire set, even a King, for under $60! Did I also mention the comforter is reversible? YEP. It's that good!
The set comes with the comforter and two decorative shams. Below I'm linking the bedding set and also some great accent pillow choices! I'm obsessed with the straw ones! Oh and the sheets, I have to talk about the sheets on this bed. So they are also a Bed Bath find and they are the softest sheets ever. They are made from eucalyptus and I will never buy any other sheets again. Now they can be a little pricey, but they are an investment that will last you a really long time! We have them on every bed in our house!
Grab this great set while it is on sale still! It's honestly one of my favorite home purchases!
XoXo - Jamie
Found the perfect non-maternity strappy sweater dress! I love this dress because it is an XS but has enough stretch to fit around the "bump" but it bounces right back to size when I take it off. I can't wait to wear this in the fall and pair it with everything from wedges, to boots, to the perfect little jacket over it for the cooler months! It's under $80 but I have also linked some other great options in different colors below! These dresses are so versatile and a staple in any capsule wardrobe!
SHOP THIS ENTIRE LOOK IN THE PRODUCT WIDGETS BELOW!
Any other pumpkin lovers here?! I know, I know, I can see the eye rolls for pumpkin and everything fall coming our way, but I have always loved anything pumpkin and at anytime of year! So, when I decided I wanted to make a big batch of lactation cookies I wanted to somehow incorporate pumpkin into them. Now don’t let the word “lactation” freak you out haha, I promise these cookies don’t have anything in them that is going to make you spontaneously produce breast milk and they are totally okay for anyone to eat! But, they do have the added benefit of some ingredients that can help to boost your supply if you’re looking to do so!
Now, full disclosure, this recipe is an adapted version of one from Premeditated Leftovers. I’ve made some modifications to create what I think is a slightly better tasting and less sugary cookie. I’m also including some tips for making this without the Brewer’s Yeast in case that isn’t your thing.
Also, a note on Brewer’s Yeast. Basically it’s a nutritional supplement and not just for breastfeeding mamas. It’s full of B vitamins, probiotics, and can have some great healthy benefits too! (Now I’m not a doctor so you should always ask your doctor if taking a new supplement or if you are wanting to know more, I’m just going off of my personal experience and research and in no way should it be construed as medical advice). That being said, I just wanted to make it clear that you don’t need to be afraid of it in the cookies! It’s in bread, beer, etc.
Alright let’s get down to the recipe. First, the ingredients:
Dry Ingredients:
Wet Ingredients:
Pumpkin Pie Spice:
STEP 1: Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
STEP 2: Mix the flour, sugars, pumpkin pie spice, yeast, flax, oatmeal, and salt together with a whisk or wooden spoon in large bowl. Do NOT add the baking soda yet!
STEP 3: Combine the softened butter, beaten egg, and pumpkin in a different bowl using a hand or stand mixer until combined. It will look a little chunky, but that's okay!
STEP 4: Gradually add in the "wet" pumpkin mixture into the dry ingredients using a wooden spoon. You'll have to use some muscle here and you should end up with a pretty sticky cookie dough by the end. Don't worry, it will probably look like it's too runny but I promise it isn't!
STEP 5: Add the baking soda! Once all of the ingredients are combined, add the baking soda to the cookie dough mixture. This is a trick I have learned when baking over the years and it makes for amazingly soft, fluffy cookies every single time!!
STEP 6: Scoop heaping tablespoons of the dough onto a cookie sheet. Here's my FAVORITE cookie sheets in the entire world! I recommend using parchment paper too if your cookie sheet isn't non-stick.
STEP 7: Bake cookies in the oven for 10-12 minutes. Watch for them to start browning, you don't want the bottoms to get too dark. When baked to desired doneness, remove and place onto a cooling rack.
STEP 8: EAT THEM! They are so good! I recommend storing them in the fridge for prolonged shelf life, or the freezer if you plan to make a ton
You should get about 48 cookies from this recipe. I doubled it and ended up with 100 something cookies...which was the plan all along because I wanted to freeze them so I can easily grab them and go when the baby is here! Also, feel free to add in things like chocolate chips, nuts, etc.! I added chocolate chips to some of mine and it makes them even more delicious!
Remember - you can make these without the Brewer's Yeast or modify to your taste!
If you have any questions, feel free to leave them for me in the comments below!
Happy Baking!
XoXo - Jamie
