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Sequin Pants & The Weekly Style Edit Link Up

sequin leggings Happy Friday! I hope you had a fabulous Christmas, and that the holidays are treating you well! I feel like I’ve been saying this for weeks, but can you believe that in just a few days it will be a new year? 2016 definitely had its shares of ups and downs for me, but is ending on a really positive note and has me looking forward to what 2017 will bring. Last week for The Weekly Style Edit link up, Megan  and I both shared holiday inspired looks, and today I wanted to share another look that would be perfect for New Year’s Eve. Although I am pretty much planning on ringing in the new year from the comfort of my own home, it’s always fun to put a dressy outfit together! I have a feeling that I’ll be wearing this for our first date night in 2017.
This outfit is actually really easy to throw on and is totally #momlife approved ladies. I mean, it’s basically an elevated version of leggings and an oversized sweater. Speaking of this sweater, I never thought I could pull off the cowl neck look, but considering how comfortable this one is, I’m not really sure I care if I pull it off or not (ha!). I’ve not only worn it with sequin leggings, but also with my favorite pair of dark denim and boots. The best part is it’s only $21 and I’ve linked it below.

What are you planning on wearing for NYE? Do you have any special plans?

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Hello New, Hello Fresh


A huge thank you to Hello Fresh for sponsoring today’s post. All opinions are my own.

If you follow me on Snapchat (@lindsayrutland) or my Insta Stories, you may have seen a few weeks ago that I shared some meals that my husband and I prepared thanks to Hello Fresh. If you are anything like us, you tend to make the same meals on a weekly basis. Beginning in 2016, my husband  and I decided to start eating a Paleo diet, which felt extremely limiting at first. Thank goodness for Pinterest, as it provided us with a ton of unique recipes that wound up becoming our weeknight dinner staples for the majority of the year. As the year progressed, I found myself struggling to maintain a 100% Paleo diet, but we did continue to prepare Paleo dinners on a nightly basis. While it worked perfectly for our family (Harper will eat pretty much anything!), it did tend to get quite boring eating the same 5-6 meals, or variations of those meals every night. Recently I had the opportunity to try out Hello Fresh, and talk about a game changer! Although the meal choices were generally not 100% Paleo friendly, I loved having the ability to try new combinations of ingredients and flavors. Of the three meals we tried, my husband and I loved the Upgraded Steak and Potatoes the best. This may have been the most Paleo-friendly recipe of them all because the meal consisted of sirloin steak, fresh green beans with almonds, and sweet potatoes. We loved it so much that we are looking forward to re-creating a similar meal to help switch things up during the week in the future. The Hello Fresh dishes were very easy to make, as each box comes with everything you need to make all of the meals. Not a lot of preparation is required, which is perfect for any parent like me who usually has a toddler being worn in a carrier or clinging to their legs while cooking. I’m so glad I was able to try out a delivery meal service, and look forward to ordering more meals in the future from Hello Fresh when we get into another weeknight dinner rut!
Have you ever tried Hello Fresh before? I’d love to hear about your experience!

Lace Bell Sleeves for The Holidays

lace top holidays  Tomorrow is Christmas Eve and I can’t even believe it! I am so looking forward to spending time with family all weekend and sharing my absolute favorite holiday with Harper. Holidays are getting to be a lot more fun as she gets older, and I can’t even wait to experience Christmas with her this year! Last year she was only 7 months old, so I know that this year will be a completely different experience. Since I have a toddler running around now, I definitely always plan my outfits accordingly. I recently shared a casual holiday look for The Weekly Style Edit link up, and today Megan from The Fashionista Momma and I are back with more holiday inspiration for you!
Today I am sharing a holiday outfit that I am actually planning on wearing again on Christmas Eve. I recently picked up this gorgeous lace bell sleeve top from Pink Blush as it felt like the perfect Christmas blouse. I’m no stranger to Pink Blush and have shared quite a few looks with them over the years, including a floral print maxi wrap dress last spring. They always have the perfect pieces for any occasion! I’ll be back soon with another Pink Blush look, and will also be giving away $75 to their shop. In the meantime, come link up your favorite fashion posts with Megan and I for The Weekly Style Edit link up below!
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Wearing:

Lace Bell Sleeve Top c/o Pink Blush
BP Faux Leather Leggings (under $30!)
Black D’Orsay Heels (similar pair here)
Gray Monroe Leopard Clutch
Gorjana Rings
Gorjana Pendant Necklace c/o
*linking up with some of these lovely ladies
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Harper’s Montessori-Style Toddler Bedroom

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 I’m so excited to finally be sharing Harper’s new toddler room with you guys today! As you may know from some of my previous posts, Harper has always struggled in the sleep department. When she was about a year old, I was honestly so tired of getting up every hour when she woke up, that my husband and I decided to co-sleep full time. Prior to that, Harper would sleep in our bed with us at least half of the night anyway. I truly love co-sleeping! I know it doesn’t work for every parent or every kid, but mine definitely loves to be close and the parenting job is certainly not over when the sun goes down. As Harper continued to get bigger and bigger, we finally decided she needed to have her own space to spread out in. Enter Tuft & Needle aka the most comfortable mattress I’ve ever slept on. Yes, you heard that right – I still sleep with Harper at some point every night, whether it’s putting her to bed or when she wakes up in the middle of the night. Thankfully the mattress is made out of a special adaptive foam, which helps localize any bounce so Harper can’t feel me sneak out after she falls asleep. Harper rarely slept in her crib, so transitioning her to a bed in her room was not very difficult. My only concern was her falling off because she tends to be a really restless sleeper most of the time. In thinking about the placement of her bed, I was inspired by the Montessori-style toddler rooms I had seen. We decided to keep things as safe and simple as possible by placing the mattress directly on the floor. Also, in keeping with the Montessori-style room, the majority of Harper’s toys and books are at her level and are easily accessible. It was definitely bittersweet updating Harper’s room from a nursery to a big girl room, but I have to say she is loving it so far!I’ve linked as many of the pieces from her room as I could below, so be sure to check them out!
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Bed Details:
Mattress c/o Tuft & Needle
Everly’s Garden Duvet Cover c/o Caden Lane Baby
Land of Nod ‘H’ Pillow
Hello Pillow
Pillowfort Heart Sheets
Other Room Details:
Land of Nod Teepee
Fancy Free Finery Garland
White Faux Fur Rug
Freshly Picked Moccasins
Target Accent Table (similar here)
Sequin Hanger
Urban Walls Gold Polka Dot Decals
Bannor Toys State Rattle
Pixel Paper Hearts Personalized Paint Chip Print

Lace Up Sweater & The Weekly Style Edit Link Up

Happy Friday everyone! It has been a week over here, but the bright side is that it’s pretty much officially the week before Christmas now! Did you get all of your shopping done? As much as I think I’m on top of things, I somehow still need to order a few last minute gifts. Thank goodness for Amazon Prime! If you still new some gift ideas, be sure to check out my latest gift guides: for the new parent, for him under $100, for her under $100, and for the host/hostess. Last week for The Weekly Style Edit link up I shared my casual and comfy holiday outfit, and today I wanted to share the most adorable lace up sweater from Cadorah. The weather here has actually been surprisingly warm, so it was nice to be able to show off the cute lace up details on this sweater without having to cover it up with a coat! I’m always a fan of 3/4 sleeve tops because long sleeves are almost always too short for me #tallgirlproblems. I decided to add a little pop of turquoise with my Kendra Scott earrings, and paired it with my absolute favorite pair of Sam Edelman ankle boots. Honestly, this is pretty much a version of an every day look for me! Be sure to link up your favorite looks with Megan and I for The Weekly Style Edit link up at the end of this post.

Wearing:
Juliet Sweater c/o Cadorah
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P.S. Have you entered the $500 Nordstrom gift card giveaway yet? If not, you don’t want to miss out and there are only a few days left!

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Gift Guide for the New Parent

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* A big thank you to The Baby Cubby for sponsoring today’s post.

Does anyone else out there struggle with what to get someone who is becoming a parent for the first time? What about someone who already has children and has a new one on the way? When my husband and I were putting together our baby registry for Harper I remember that it felt super overwhelming and seemed like such a daunting task. There are so many products to look through, and every store has a really great way of making you feel like you need everything!

As a (fairly) new mama, I’ll be the first one to tell you that you definitely don’t need every little thing. You certainly don’t need that $800 stroller. Trust me… it may look really cute, but they all serve the same purpose! In thinking about a gift guide for the new parent, I really wanted to share items that I either personally have and love (which is about 90% of this guide), or items that I plan to get if there is every a baby #2.

I was recently introduced to The Baby Cubby and love that it’s a total one stop shop for the majority of the baby brands I have grown to love. When I was pregnant and shopping for Harper, I felt like my husband and I wound up looking at so many different stores and online shops comparing products and prices. I wish I knew about The Baby Cubby back then because it totally would have saved so much time! They have taken the time to research all of the most important products and only carry the best of the best. They also price match, even with Amazon, to ensure you are always getting the best deal because let’s be honest – babies are expensive!

I’ve linked 10 of the most practical and essential gifts for the new parent below, and would love to hear what your baby essentials are/were! If you still need some other gift ideas, be sure to check out my other gift guides: for her under $100, for the host or hostess, and for him under $100. Happy shopping!

Gift Ideas for the New Parent | Shop:

Ergo 360 Carrier