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Erin

Hi there! I’m Erin and mom to three amazing kids and wife to the best husband around IMHO! We’re doing our best to find joy in our days and love in our hearts even when things are hard. Our middle daughter has a catastrophic form of epilepsy that affects every part of her life and ours. She’s taught us more than we could have ever learned about the importance of life, love and God. Our days aren’t anything glamorous, but I’ve learned to take time for the things I enjoy. As mom, wife, friend and just good ole’ me. I think it’s important for you to take care of yourself too – have fun, remember you’re amazing and be confident in what you wear, what you eat and what you feel. So here’s to you, here’s to us, and here’s to this amazing thing we get to do every day as momma!
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Save time & money following everyday style bloggers (plus a roundup of budget-friendly spring finds!)

February 25, 2019February 25, 2019 By Erin

I am so thrilled to bring you this blog post! It’s a bit of a roundup of favorite spring looks on a budget

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#HERE'S TO YOU! #MOMLIFE

Happiness among the chaos

February 6, 2019February 6, 2019 By Erin

I, like many recently, am fixated on the words of Rachel Hollis in Girl, Wash Your Face.  Have you read it? If you

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#BUDGET #STYLE

How and where to shop clearance

January 16, 2019January 27, 2019 By Erin

Yellow dots, red slashes, big flashing lights…(okay, just kidding on the last one) are all signs of clearance season! Since I can remember,

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#GOOD FOR YOU #HERE'S TO YOU! #STYLE

Feeling put together every day…in less than 10 minutes

January 13, 2019January 13, 2019 By Erin

I don’t know about you but I have a preeeettty long laundry list of goals for the year ahead. None of them are

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5 simple meal ideas to transition to cleaner eating
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5 simple meals to transition to cleaner eating (Whole30 approved!)

October 23, 2018October 23, 2018 By Erin

I’ve (successfully) completed three rounds of Whole30 and while I’m contemplating another one, I decided to do a few week break from alcohol

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It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself on the Gram...so here we go.! I’m Erin, momma to three and an everyday Midwest momma. You’re not going to find any glamour shots on this page, but I do hope to fill this page with inspo for your closet, feed and life ♥️⠀ ⠀ I’ve always loved my jobs. From creating my own business plans as a ten year old, opening the YMCA at 5am before heading off to a full schedule in high school, working alongside my best friend for years on and off jobs from Hallmark to waitress and then my official career after college, I put my heart and passion into what I do! ⠀ ⠀ My career looked promising, leading teams at a young age, working to bring people together for the best solution, learning from the amazing people around me I was deemed “high potential” with plans to move for an international assignment down the road. But after my second daughter was born, the week before I headed back to work from maternity leave, plans would change after her first seizure (see previous post). And a year later, I made the hard decision to leave my job. ⠀ ⠀ I can’t tell you allllll that went into that. It was hard and easy at the same time. Fast forward a few years later, I headed back part time and thanks to the relationships and people who knew my work, I have just about the most flexible corporate career around. I am so, so, so grateful for it too! It gives me what I need and I hope serves as a win win for the business too. But I still have space to do more, but that more needs to happen on my own schedule. ⠀ ⠀ So @herestomomma was born. And I absolutely LOVE this space! Thanks for being part of it. If you know someone else who would enjoy this space too, please tag them in the comments ♥️

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“Her eyes focused to the right, head cocked, body pulsing. I kept screaming her name. Swooped her up, body against mine. Searching for my phone (WHAT is happening?!) both gasping for air with my tears soaking her face, I finally pick up the house phone we just got and dialed 911.” “I open my iPad and search… and search… and read… and search. I can’t stop. I don’t know what I’m looking for. I find hope and fear. I find the worst. I find love. I find how I feel as I educate myself on more of the research out there, the families coping and the kids trying to survive and live life to the fullest. I read up on the new part of our lives…” “The next day… She stopped breathing That week she did that twice Seizures started again And again” “You hear ‘she may not make it’ and you wonder what’s the last photo you have of the two of you. In the thickness of emotions, you take a selfie together, tears and all and pray to God this isn’t your last.” “I’ve smiled all week with only one major breakdown. I guess it’s getting better. It’s getting easier and I’m thankful for good weeks without any major issues that help break up the pain and stress.” ... These are just a few excerpts from some of my old blogs and posts. Six years ago today our lives changed forever, the day of my daughter’s first seizure. And November happens to be epilepsy awareness month. You should know what to do when someone has a seizure because 1 in 10 people will, you should know that epilepsy comes in so many forms, you should know research compared to other diagnoses is SEVERELY underfunded. But you should also know that while these words, these feelings may describe the physical and emotional heartache that comes with a diagnosis like my daughter’s, the great love that gets us thru it all and even allows us to keep living and smiling and hoping and finding joy…that’s HIS miracle. 💜

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Goodness, girl. Some days it’s hard to recognize how it’s possible that you’re half way to driving or a short decade from leaving us for college Some days I put so much on your shoulders and have to remind myself that while you’re super responsible and smart beyond your years, you’re still just 8. Some days I have to look hard to see the “little” in you. Some days I want to pull my hair out trying to have a conversation with you. Some days I don’t ever want you to stop snuggling and fear when you might not ask me to tuck you in and give you fresh hand kisses. Some days I want time to stop and some days can’t go fast enough. Some days, kid. ⠀ ⠀ And yesterday was SOME DAY. I saw you, big and little. Leading with your team on the ice. Watching you be brave out there with no protection. Big eyes feeling small in a wide ice arena filled with teams and competitors and bleachers full. I love watching you do something you love and I promise to always support you and help you find time for what brings you joy because you have given us so much joy in this life. ⠀ So whatever it is you stick with, I know SOME DAY you’re going to climb and move mountains, girl...because you already do so many great things just by being you ♥️

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I’ve been short on words this week. Short on any deep thought too actually which you know is not like me 😅😉 ⠀ We haven’t been feeling great and there’s been a lot to keep up on at home, so even though I’ve been quiet all is good. Looking forward to the weekend and starting a new week feeling much better. C’est bon, friends ♥️ //Shop the look in my #liketkit @herestomomma

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Look good. Feel good! Double tap if you agree! I’d say that’s consistent with most of my outfit choices but this dress is so amazing! It’s a super soft sweater material and I just shared over on Facebook.com/herestomomma how it looks on some other blogger friends! So flattering on everyone and it’s on sale for $21 with free shipping in 4 colors! Finally snagged it on sale. I’ll be sharing it on some of my friends in my stories too so check it out ♥️⠀ Great for work, an upcoming holiday or night out... ⠀ //Grab it on my #ltkit link @herestomomma

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Currently sitting with a scarf wrapped around myself, leopard slippers on and slowly sipping my coffee...I am suuuuuuper grateful my kids slept last night with the time change. I forgot how awful head colds can make you feel and hoping this one passes soon!⠀ ⠀ But this blouse is another story! Totally a piece that makes me feel fabulous! It’s one of those things I’ve been looking awhile for. I wanted something I could dress up, but was casual enough too. And this one is a winner! Grab the links in my #liketkit link @herestomomma and if you love these looks, be sure to follow along! Thank you ♥️

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CLOSED// Nov 1st means I’m officially allowed to be excited about Christmas! I’m also super excited to be partnering with @ourtiny_nest, a fellow momma blogger to share a special gift with TWO lucky winners! Your choice of one of her custom stamped books can be added to your personal holiday décor by simply following the steps below. 1) Follow both our accounts @ourtiny_nest and @herestomomma 2)Like this post 3)Tag your friends in the comments for an extra chance! Winner will be announced Monday, November 4th at 8pm EST. Head over to to enter for the other gift on Facebook - Facebook.com/herestomomma. GOOD LUCK! ♥️

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Most definitely have enough leopard in my closet to be a leopard #seestories if you missed it 😉 but this cardi is great especially for the office! Nice clean lines, cute print and light enough to layer. Find it on my #liketkit @herestomomma http://liketk.it/2GpG5 #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKunder100 #LTKstyletip #LTKworkwear

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Some days I dress up my casual. Some days (like today) I don’t #swipeleft ⠀ But either way, I wear what makes me feel good...and a little graphic tee can knock it out of the park. What does your ideal graphic tee say?⠀ #cestbon #unstoppable //find the look @herestomomma on #ltkit, linked in my profile


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