No-Bake Peanut Butter Power Bites

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I have always had a slight obsession with peanut butter. Maybe it started with the peanut butter and marshmallow sandwiches my mom packed me for lunch or the fact that sometimes she’d encourage me to have a spoonful of peanut butter when I’d complain that I was starving. I slowly became a peanut butter snob, always on the hunt for the best. It had to be the all natural, no nonsense kind that took 5 minutes to stir when you opened it. I go back and forth between a crunchy and smooth obsessions, but I still eat peanut butter at least once a day in some form. Luckily, Elouise is a fan of peanut butter, which is why I threw together this simple recipe for Peanut Butter Power Bites. My current favorite peanut butter brand is Pic’s Peanut Butter, hands down. It’s all natural with only two ingredients, Australian high-oleic peanuts and salt. Plus their crunchy peanut butter is just on a whole other level.

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Dressing the Bump: Week 23

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Okay, so I’m sneaking this post in by the skin of my teeth, but I’m still technically 23 weeks so I’m calling it a win. I’m just over here trying to not die of heatstroke in 100 degree weather. This whole being pregnant in the summer thing is not my favorite. I can barely step outside without feeling like I have to sit down or drink a gallon of ice water. In more exciting news I did have a doctor’s appointment this week and I was told that I’m measuring at about 25 weeks, which was no surprise since Elouise was a whopping 9lbs 4oz. My husband and I are just not destined to have small babies.

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Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Picks for Baby

As promised, I have rounded up my favorite Nordstrom Anniversary Sale picks for baby. Following suit, these picks are all under $50 as well. I found my favorite clothes and shoes for both boys and girls because I have to think about both sides of the spectrum now, yikes! Then, there were some cute cuddly extras that I swooned over so I added those in as well. Remember, today is when the sale goes live for everyone, even non card holders, but you may want to sign up for the credit or debit card just for the perks! I think I may be doing some early Christmas shopping since I earn points to get Nordstrom notes to spend in store, whenever I use my Nordstrom Debit card. Everyone wins!

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Adulting is Hard

It really is though, right? A few days ago I shared very briefly over on my Instagram about the stress of trying to create a budget for our family. So many of you left encouraging words or shared that you are in the same boat. I even had some say how refreshing it is to hear that I was going through something so similar to them and even asked for any tips I may have. Let me first start by saying that we have not been good at sticking to a budget, which is why we just started the Financial Peace University course through our church. We are only on week two, but let me tell you that Dave Ramsey does not mess around, so I have high hopes for us. Hopefully I’ll have some tips in a couple of months when we are in the thick of living out all of our new habits.

Now, I want to get a little vulnerable and share with you about the season of life we are in as a family.

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My Top 50 Under $50 during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale

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Shopping during the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale has been sort of like a family tradition for as long as I can remember. In fact, shopping at Nordstrom in general is kind of like a requirement as a right of passage, with a Honey Almond Latte from their eBar in hand of course. Right now is like the sale of all sales, and I honestly wait for it all year and get the best deals. Early access is happening now for card holders and will be open for everyone else on July 22nd. These prices are too good to pass up though, so if you don’t want to miss out on that perfect pair of distressed denim or your favorite nail polish, sign up for a card here. They offer debit and credit options and Nordstrom is known for incredible customer service, think hassle free returns, free shipping, and friendly sales people.

Since I love a good deal, and right now with baby number two on the way I am on a super strict budget, I rounded up my 50 favorite pieces for under $50 on sale right now. These are all for mama, because sometimes you just gotta treat yourself. Just click the photos to shop the look!

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