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Motherhood Mottos + MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!

Stefanie Kathleen

May 10, 2017
5 min

Motherhood Mottos + MOTHERS DAY GIVEAWAY!!!!

Hi lovelies! I am so excited to be doing a huge collaboration with some of my favorite mommy bloggers!! I am so grateful that I have met all these amazing mamas through my blogging journey. Each one is different and doing an amazing job! They are the sweetest, most loving friends. We all got together to put some thoughts and words to our motherhood journey so far, and it was so fun to read what their mottos were about being a mommy. (See below.) Being a mom has been the most

Blakely’s First Birthday Shoot with Kathleen Peachey Photography

Stefanie Kathleen

Sep 24, 2016
4 min

Blakely’s First Birthday Shoot with Kathleen Peachey Photography

Hey guys! I’m so excited to finally be sharing with you our photos from Blakely’s first birthday! I had been planning this shoot for a while and knew I wanted a “beachy” look. I know I’ve said it before, but Kathleen is sooo gifted. She is the sweetest and most calm person I’ve ever met. I swear when I’m around her all my worries just fly away. It’s like magic. Ha. But seriously, I have a ton of friends who have used her for their family shoots and fall in love right away. I

Mommy Monday – Flourishing in Play

Stefanie Kathleen

Aug 1, 2016
6 min

Mommy Monday – Flourishing in Play

Hey mamas. Today Brittany is sharing. Brittany and I met through church at our MOPS group. We were not in the same group and have not had the chance to sit down and make a personal connection (yet) but she is the sweetest and has the most darling little kids! Do you ever just meet people and barely know them but you can feel that they are awesome and sweet and kind? That’s how I feel about Brittany. I hope you enjoy her playful perspective on motherhood… …………………………. “What’s w

Mommy Monday – Golden Nuggets for Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety

Stefanie Kathleen

Jul 18, 2016
6 min

Mommy Monday – Golden Nuggets for Overcoming Postpartum Anxiety

Today for Mommy Monday my old friend, KE (Kristin), is sharing a bit about her experience with postpartum anxiety. I have known KE since making the Denver Nuggets Dancers in 2004. She was my captain and we have been friends since! She has a positive energy about her and is so much fun. She’s always been such a giving friend, willing to offer you the shirt off her back and somehow make you feel like you did her the favor! She’s the sweetest and makes everyone around her feel c

HUGE Instagram Roundup!!!

Stefanie Kathleen

Jul 1, 2016
2 min

HUGE Instagram Roundup!!!

Hey guys! Today I am doing a HUGE Instagram roundup where I am relinking all outfit deets for you. Please let me know if there is anything I left out that you still want to know about! A lot of these items are on sale. Yippie! Happy Fri-YAY!! XO Full outfit post (and Starbucks “purple drink” recipe!) HERE Full post HERE Outfit post HERE Stef’s Turquoise Necklace // Heels – Similar HERE + HERE // Similar Jeans HERE + HERE // Top // Heart Necklace // Bracelet Blake’s Bow // Bla

4th of July Style – Red, White + Blue

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 26, 2016
2 min

4th of July Style – Red, White + Blue

It’s almost 4th of July! Yay! We love fireworks, Ryder especially. Last year he was SO cute watching them and saying, “fireworks! Fireworks!!!” over and over again. Cutest thing ever. Tim and I were cracking up. He asked about fireworks every night for months. I hope he gets as excited again this year. He’s the cutest!! Anyway, I love getting the family all dressed up in their Red, white and blue! MERICA! I thought I would link some of the items I’m currently digging that wou

Mommy Monday – Hind Sight is 20/20

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 20, 2016
11 min

Mommy Monday – Hind Sight is 20/20

Mondays feel better when I know I have Mommy Monday to look forward to! I have enjoyed this series so much and love the little community we are all creating with these blog posts! If you are reading this/these blogs, I hope you’re feeling encouraged, less “alone” and motivated to continue on this motherhood journey, knowing that you have a tribe of wonderful women who are just like you. Struggling, emotional, sad, happy, overwhelmed, tired, depressed, anxious, blessed, thrill

Old Navy SALE – Summer Wardrobe – Up to 50% OFF

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 17, 2016
1 min

Old Navy SALE – Summer Wardrobe – Up to 50% OFF

Hey guys! HUGE sale happening over at Old Navy. Hurry FAST!! Please tell me I’m not the only one online shopping for my babies at night after they’re both sleeping peacefully in their beds. 🙂 I miss themmmm. I am stocking up on must-have items for the kids at Old Navy and thought I’d share with you guys what I’m getting the kiddos so you can head over and see the adorable summer clothes and get some while they’re on sale! If you buy things in sale, you’re basically making mo

Mommy Monday – Boy Mama

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 13, 2016
3 min

Mommy Monday – Boy Mama

Hey guys! Today for Mommy Monday my friend Britt is sharing a little bit about her story with two little ones. Britt and I met when our boys were little and it was a match made in heaven! LOL Ever meet those friends where five minutes into the conversation you just know you found another soul-mate friend? 😉 Heather met Britt at the pool and the three of us have been inseparable since. Ryder, Ford and Graham love each other and it’s so fun watching them grow together. So incr

Denver Style Magazine – Blog Contributor – June 2016

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 10, 2016
3 min

Denver Style Magazine – Blog Contributor – June 2016

Today I am sharing with you my contributor blog post from Denver Style Magazine. You can also view my monthly blog for them HERE. I have so enjoyed writing a monthly Mommy Fashion blog for Denver Style Magazine! I’m having so much fun on this adventure and thank you all so much for the love and support. Love to you all!!! xo This is an outfit I wore for date night with my hubby. I wouldn’t wear a top like this (or chunky earrings) while hanging with my kids. This is reserved

Patterned Top + Colored Heels

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 9, 2016
3 min

Patterned Top + Colored Heels

Soooo… Remember FOUR months ago when we started replacing (SIXTY) windows on our home due to hail damage?? And remember how on Mother’s Day they still weren’t finished?? Well, they still aren’t finished. Just when we started to see the light at the end of the tunnel (a very long, dark tunnel) we got another HUGEEEE hail storm this week. We literally had men on scaffolding currently working on our home when the storm hit. Which left me with three unknown men (who speak no engl

Blakely Gray – 10 Months Old

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 3, 2016
3 min

Blakely Gray – 10 Months Old

WHAT?! How can it be? My baby girl is already 10 months old! In ways it feels like she’s brand new and in other ways it feels like she’s always been with us and our family wouldn’t be complete without her. She is SO much fun. Newest trick?… Grinding her teeth! EWWW. Nails on a chalk board. Yuck. I think she does it because her new teeth coming in are bugging her? But wowsa. Freaks me out! She still loves playing with Lincoln and isn’t afraid to climb all over him, pull on hi

5 Things I Do Every Night

Stefanie Kathleen

Jun 2, 2016
6 min

5 Things I Do Every Night

Hey guys! Here are a few tricks I’ve learned along the way to help make the next morning a little smoother. They may seem totally obvious, but it took me a while to realize how much these few things helped me the following morning! I felt like I was always 1,592 steps one step behind and couldn’t keep my head above water. Running late to appointments, play dates, etc. I hope these little tricks help you and if you’ve got more ideas, I’d love to hear!!! 1. Plan outfits Every n

Workout Gear Wish List

Stefanie Kathleen

May 27, 2016
2 min

Workout Gear Wish List

Hey guys! Today I’m sharing some of my favorite workout items! Some I have and love, others are on my wish list! I don’t know about you guys, but getting new workout clothes (that fit appropriately post-baby) is a must. And a huge motivator to get my booty moving. A lot of sales going on right now, so get it while you can! Is it just me or is online shopping way less stressful?! I love comparing items and prices from multiple stores at a time and filling up my cart. HA! It’s

Loopty Loo Bows GIVEAWAY

Stefanie Kathleen

May 26, 2016
1 min

Loopty Loo Bows GIVEAWAY

I’m so excited to be teaming up with Loopty Loo Bows today! I am hosting a GIVEAWAY over on my Instagram account: @whatsup_buttarcup Head over to Instagram to see how to enter the giveaway. Good luck and don’t forget to tag all your friends who might be interested in entering the giveaway. You can check out these adorable bows on her Etsy site HERE. Here is Blake rocking the *poppy* bow. I love. SO cute. That crinkled up nose! I can’t. :):):) You can see other pictures of Bla

White Denim + Mint Top

Stefanie Kathleen

May 24, 2016
1 min

White Denim + Mint Top

So somehow I missed the Bachelorette last night?! Say whaaaat?? I’m already excited for nap time so I can avoid the dishes and laundry (what’s new?) and catch up on the Bachelorette. 🙂 I am loving these stretchy white jeans. They make me so excited for summer! And this loose, airy top from Denver Street Boutique is the best. I love the mix of fabrics on it, and I don’t feel hot in it. Rockin my LV speedy bag again. I have a bag obsession, you guys! I swear I could have 5,294

Mommy Monday – Grateful

Stefanie Kathleen

May 23, 2016
5 min

Mommy Monday – Grateful

Morning mamas! One of my besties, Sarah, is talking today about her experience getting pregnant with her sweet little angel. Even though I already know her story, it was so beautiful to read through and I hope if any of you are going through loss or infertility, you know you are not alone. Sarah and I have been in a bible study together (with our hubby’s) for over three years now. Getting to know her (and their marriage) on a deep level has been a huge blessing! I can’t put i

Alchemy Beauty – Organic Spray Tan

Stefanie Kathleen

May 19, 2016
2 min

Alchemy Beauty – Organic Spray Tan

Hey guys! I have to tell you about the best thing ever, Alchemy Beauty. This is a full serive mobile salon!!! Say whaaaaat?! They bring whatever service you’re wanting straight to your home (or office or wherever you want them to go). Bree came over to my house last week to give me a custom, organic spray tan – in my living room! Bree is darling and so professional. I call this spray tan “custom” because you can tell her exactly the color you want and where you don’t want it.

Black Distressed Denim

Stefanie Kathleen

May 18, 2016
2 min

Black Distressed Denim

Is this Colorado weather confusing anyone else?! I keep busting out my Uggs and I am soooo over it. COME OOOOON, summer!! This outfit is perfect for the transition between seasons. This sweater is lightweight and I don’t feel overly warm in it (which I like!). I’m loving these distressed black jeans and they are sooo stretchy. Every mom needs her jeans to be stretchy! I’m sure I’ll continue wearing these throughout summer with flip flops and tank tops on cooler summer days/ni

Kathleen Peachey Photography

Stefanie Kathleen

May 17, 2016
3 min

Kathleen Peachey Photography

I am just slightly behind in posting these! Oops. But OMG I LOOOOVE THEM! I can’t believe this was almost four months ago! (Insert ugly Kim K cry.) Kathleen has serious talent and captured our adorable babies perfectly. These moments will be treasured forever and ever. I know I’ve said it before, but Kathleen works so well with young kids and babies. She is patient, sweet and makes the entire experience very calm and pleasant. I swear every time we have profession pictures ta