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Friends, we made it! It’s finally Friday, and this mama is ready to kick off her heels and enjoy a cocktail or two🍸 (oh who am I kidding....I’m gonna do a face mask, take a bubble bath and be in bed by nine 😴😂).
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But don’t worry - I won’t stay in my jammies all weekend. Sunday I’m going to my first holiday event (with my girl @houseofshan) and it’s got me so excited about all the fun holiday clothes I get to wear 🤗. I love any excuse to wear something sparkly ✨
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Today on the blog for “Friday Favorites” I switched things up a bit and did a round-up of chic, effortless holiday looks for every budget. Lots of great stuff in there for casual get togethers to more formal events. .
Hope you find something you love in there, or it just gets you in the holiday spirit.
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Ok now I’m off to go find my pajamas.....and maybe just maybe wear them to school pick-up 🤫 🤷‍♀️ #noshameinmymomgame.
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Link to the full post can be found in my bio.
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And don’t forget you can shop my Instagram looks using the @liketoknow.it app. Just simply screenshot this image and open the @liketoknow.it app.
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .
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#fridayfavorites #holidaylooks #holidaydress #littleblackdress #afewofmyfavoritethings #chicagobloggers #chicagoblogger #momstyle #cocktaildresses #cocktaildress

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The funny thing about motherhood, is that no matter how long you’ve been doing it for, or how many kids you have, it doesn’t get any easier. To some extent, I think we all feel like we’re “failing” at times. For me, it’s been 10 years, with four kids, and every day I wonder if I’m getting any of it right.
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The last few weeks I’ve had more mom”fails” than I think I’d like to admit - we’ll....”fails” by my old standards that is.
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I used to think that motherhood was about making homemade meals, being at the brownie troop meetings, or making sure they didn’t forget their “crazy socks” on crazy sock day (I mean, what even is that??). But truth be told, I can’t do all those things everyday. I’m never going to be that mom, and that’s ok.
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This week alone I’ve forgotten things for the kids, not made it to events I “should” have been at, forgotten lunches, lost forms, yelled about missing gloves, cried, yelled more (and then forgotten MORE lunches). But the thing is, I’m kind ok with it. I’m doing my best and showing up, and loving hard. Every day. And that’s good enough for me. And I know it’s MORE than good enough for them ❤️. .
They don’t see me as “failing”, they just see me as “mom”
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I have a new motto with my kids these days - I just need one “GEM” moment with them a day, and then all is right with the world. One “genuine engaged moment” and we’re all ok. Maybe it’s an extra few minutes chatting while they bathe, or as I’m tucking them in, or before they run out the door. Just one moment to lock eyes, let them know I see them, and say “I love you”. The rest.....I can happily let go of
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So to all of you who feel like you’re “failing” this week - with parenting, careers, friendships, you name it. Give yourself some grace and know that doing your best is more then “good enough”. I see, I’m right there with you, and we’ve got this 😉
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Tag a friend you think could use to hear this today - and who you think is doing more than “good enough”.
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .

#honestmotherhood #motherhoodrising #presentoverperfect #motherhoodunplugged #motherhoodinspired #mommoments #momoffour #chicagobloggers

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Happy Monday, loves. We woke up this morning to a winter wonderful ❄️ here in Chicago - and I secretly loved it. I’ve spent almost the entire day at home, in my cozy slippers, and am about to get this warm comforting pasta ready for dinner tonight. .
This roasted butternut squash pasta is one of my favorite fall dishes. Creamy and decadent but still dairy- free and healthy”ish” 😉.
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What about you?! What’s on the menu in your home tonight? And for all of my Chicago people - hope you were all safe and warm from this morning’s storm ❄️
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Link to the full recipe can be found in my bio.
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#eattheseasons #healthyish #eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfood #begoodtoyourbody #fallrecipes #thanksgivingdinner #thanksgivingrecipes #butternutsquash #pastasalad #veganpasta #veganrecipes #whatsfordinner #shareyourtable #onthetable #imsomartha #feedfeedvegan #food52grams #chicagofoodbloggers

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Friends, what a week! I just hit publish on today’s “Friday Favorites” - where I talk about everything from my favorite new cardigan from @target to how I may or not may not have left a child at a soccer field this week 🤦‍♀️. Not my best parenting week. Thankfully my crew still loves me even when I’m not on my “A-game” 🙏❤️.
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Come take a look at this week’s finds, and let me know what you think. And while you’re at it - let me know what you want to see next week. I’m thinking about changing up “Friday Favorites” to include more holiday content (favorite holiday outfits, gifts, and holiday decor). What do you think?!! .
Link to this week’s Friday Favorites in my bio
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#fridayfeels #fridayfavorites #myfavoritethings #afewofmyfavoritethings #targetdoesitagain #whowhatwear #betterbeauty #necessaire #giftgiving #chicagobloggers #chicagoblogger #prosehair

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Our family recently underwent a “Clean Swap”. Have you ever heard of it? Or ever done one before?! It’s when you replace “toxic” products in your home with safer, cleaner alternatives.
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It’s crazy to think about, but we unknowingly expose ourselves and our families to over a hundred toxins and chemicals throughout the day (that lets face it - aren’t helping us!). And they come from things we assume are safe - our toothpaste, hand soap, laundry detergent. Simple, basic things we use EVERY DAY.
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I know this topic can feel overwhelming and confusing for a lot of us - me included. So my advice is to START SMALL. Pick just ONE thing to change. That’s it. Just one. We can all make one small change.
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Today on the blog I’m sharing our family’s “Clean Swap” experience - and more importantly a list of our favorite products we’re now using. Everything from our laundry detergent, to face wash. Toothpaste to lipstick. It’s all listed for you, to help you pick your “one clean swap”.
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And if you have things to add to our list - send them my way. I’d love to build on this as a resource for us all!! .
Link to the full post in my bio!
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .
#betterbeauty #knowbetterdobetter #cleanswap #cleanbeauty #cleanliving #livingclean #safebeauty #cleanbeautyrevolution #allbeautyshouldbecleanbeauty #toxicfreehome #cleangreen #credobeauty #beautycounter #thinkdirtyapp

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How I thought Halloween 2019 would go, and how it actually turned out 😅❄️.
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Missing half of my people, someone pouting, and EVERYONE freezing. But....all in all, it was still a pretty magical night 🎃❄️
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Let’s be honest, nothing ever actually goes according to plan. Or how we’d like. But in the end, it always works out. And every once in a while....if we really learn to truly let go - it turns out even better then we imagined.
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Hoping some of your weeks were “better than imagined” - even if they didn’t go according to plan 😉.
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And in other news - this week’s “Friday favorites” didn’t go quite as how I had “imagined” 🤦‍♀️. Sorry, friends. I promise it will be back next week - bigger and better 😉😘.
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In the meantime - here’s to embracing the “unimagined”, the snow, and this wild and crazy life ✨✨
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#halloween2019 #halloweensnow #momoffour #momlife❤️ #embracingtheseasons #presentoverperfect #justgowithit

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I just finished making one of my favorite meals for lunch and I had almost forgotten how much I love it (almost 😉). .
This sweet potato pad thai recipe is one of my favorite fall meals. It’s comforting and warm - but as yummy and delicious as it is, it’s still 100% clean, vegan, and packed with nutrients (because let’s be honest, in two days I’ll probably be eating candy for dinner 🎃🍫😅....for the kids, of course....taking one for the team 😅)
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But this has me thinking about what other fall recipes I want to share with all of you. What are you craving these days? What would you love to see?! I have a few ideas, but love hearing what recipes you’re in the mood for! Let me know!!
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Link to this sweet potato pad Thai recipe is in my bio.
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#eatgoodfeelgood #eatrealfoodmostlyplants #eatrealfoods #veganrecipeshare #padthainoodles #sweetpotatonoodles #fallrecipes #healthyish #begoodtoyourbody #fuelyourbody #fuelyourbodyright #sweetpotatoes #shareyourtable #inthekitchen #cleaneatingrecipe

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Ready to kick off my heels, get into some cozy sweatpants and get a family moving going on the couch (is it too soon to start a movie ??😅). I’ve been looking forward to tonight all week. My whole crew is HOME and we have big plans. Nothing. 🙏🖤
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Friday favorites are up on the blog! Including this skirt from @zara that I’ve been wearing on repeat (and this great bodysuit), my favorite @madewell slippers and the new @beautycounter mini oil set that is currently on sale and such a good value (spoiler alert #1 and #3 are my favorites).
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Hope your Friday’s are all as eventful as mine. Ok...of to go put on sweatpants (is it too soon for pajamas 🤷‍♀️😅).
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Link to today’s post in my bio.
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📷 @hannahschweissphotography .
#fridayfavorites #myfavoritethings #betterbeauty #saferbeauty #leopardskirt #leopardprint #everydaymadewell #beautycounter #iliabeauty #credobeauty #shopbop #paigedenim #falloutfits #falllookbook #fridayfamilynight

I’m Katy, and this is my life

Welcome to Grace in the Crumbs. A space dedicated to finding beauty in the everyday, ordinary, and often times messy moments of our lives. I hope that with whatever mess, whatever crumbs may be lying on your floor, that you find a little grace mixed in there too.

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Chic holiday outfits for every budget (that aren’t just green & red)
Roasted butternut squash pasta
Friday Favorites 11.8.19
My favorite “clean” products
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Friday Favorites 10.18.19
My journey into cleaner skincare with Beautycounter

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