Hey y'all! Where has the year gone?! I have been trying to enjoy Fall for as long as possible but it seems like it will be gone before I know it!

Since being in Kansas City, I really have gotten to enjoy the Fall weather. If you are from Texas or have been in Texas during the Fall, you know exactly what I am talking about lol. You may have not experienced it until Winter but you get the idea lol. These past couple months have been a complete whirlwind! I have been homesick for Dallas, over whelmed with homeschooling and organizing plus, my kids are not adapting well to this cold weather. It seems like they can pick up a cold at the snap of their fingers.

But all in all, I have been doing my best to embrace the chaos and enjoy every moment of it! One thing I definitely have been embracing is this amazing boot weather! When we were living in Texas, I never really had the opportunity to get to show out in my boots! It was either too warm or too wet for me to venture out! Plus when it was cold, most of the time it was warm within a few hours lol.. gotta love Texas!

But on to the real reason you clicked this link, BOOTS! I have rounded up some of the hottest boots from Nordstrom and the best thing about them... they are ALL UNDER $100! Take a look!

Just an FYI.. checking back on some if these boots certain colors were no longer available and half the boots I originally picked out were sold out the next day! So, if you love these... ACT FAST!

1. Naomi Cutout Bootie- STEVE MADDEN

I love the detail on this boot! It is so unique and plus it comes in one of my favorite colors... TAUPE! 

2. Ravynn Block Heel Bootie- LUCKY BRAND

This boot is a little bit country and a little bit rock n roll! This steel grey is absolutely beautiful!


3. Garfield' Western Bootie-SARTO BY FRANCO SARTO


I am all about buckles on my boots! I love the way they look and add basic detail! Plus this color is just gorgeous! 



4 .Vatena Bootie-VINCE CAMUTO





I also love a unique design. These booties are definitely not for those that prefer the simple life!


5.Heartbeat Over the Knee Boot- VERY VOLATIL




Ok, real talk! I am in love with these boots but I hate them at the same time lol. I have wide calves so I can never find boots that go over the knee for me! These babies are boots that must be bought if you have small enough legs lol. If I could fit my legs into these... I would wear them EVERYDAY! I am obsessed with these! 

So what do you think?! Which ones are your favorites? Again, these boots are marked down to crazy low prices and they are going fast! Make sure you grab your pair asap! Let me know in the comments below!

Hey y'all! I feel like it has been a while since I sat down and put all my thoughts on "paper". We have been going through so many family events, changes and I honestly feel like my head is spinning! But more on that later..

Today, I am going to share with you something that is a priority for all parents when raising their kids. That's raising ACTIVE (and happy) kids! Look my kids are not star athletes by any means (at least not now 😉) but them being active is so important to their overall health!

When we first started homeschooling, our activity levels were no where near where they were. The kids had gym class 2 times a week plus daily recess at public school and Italy would spend two hours a day with me at the gym playing with other little kids. I was always in the gym and making sure the kids knew I was being active too.

 When we started homeschooling, we just moved to a city where the kids had no roots or friends. I wasn't the happiest person in the world because my life got up rooted and I let that interfere with our active lifestyles.
Once I seen just how inactive we had become, I made it a goal to make sure that the kids and I still maintained an active life. I'm not going to lie, there were times where I would not do anything "active" for days and it really started to take a toll on all of us.

SO now.. how did we do it? How can you do it? It's simple really!

1. Get out- Even if it is just walking around the block, walking around your neighborhood or at a track, getting out is the first stepping stone to encouraging your kids to be active.


2. Visit the park.. OFTEN- I know there is a split between the mom world about parks. Strangers roam near by, mean kids tend to bully others and let's be honest.... it can be kinda creepy  when someone is lurking by that looks kind of suspect. I get it! I am constantly shouting their name if I can't spot them in 2 seconds, literally. But parks do have their advantages. There is tons of equipment and these days, most parks have been upgraded for the safety of children. I love the fact that they can climb, jump, race and play on things that may require them to use their muscles more.





3. Competition/Games- Playing games and making obstacle courses are one way that I really get my kids moving. Sometimes, they are nothing but a ball of energy and it can be difficult for them to focus on school work, make them crabby or just flat out mean. At our loft, we have several sets of stairs outside, a ramp and a huge walkway by the entrance. When they need a little extra "workout" we go outside and they run an obstacle course race or see who can go up and down the stairs the most. My kids are very competitive so they love doing this.







4. Be an example- By being an example, your kids will imitate you. When I am sneaking my chocolate because I had a stressful day( terrible habit I know) they automatically want candy too. When I make a salad, they all come up with ways we can eat healthy together. I know it may seem like an obvious thing, but kids really pay attention.. TO EVERY THING!



5.Push them- Pushing your kids to try harder or be better has been twisted into this "stage mom" perception and quite frankly, I think it hurts our kids more than helps them. I do my best to teach my kids that not everyone will win and if you loose, try harder next time. When a kid really wants something, they will work for it! When Thai broke her arm, she was so afraid to get back on the playground, do anything high up or anything that required her to use her hands like the monkey bars. After talking with her about why she has to keep trying and why she shouldn't give up... she tried again. and she did great!