Wear Love Wanders

Happy Middle Child’s Day to my middle, the one who constantly keeps us on our toes, the empath, the kid with the strongest will and the biggest heart, and who I know will grow up to do big, incredible things someday. 💙

Fourth grade, first grade and preschool, here we come! #ad The kids go back to school in just a few days - it’s hard to believe we’re here already. I had an @llbean backpack when I was younger and I used it for years. That bag carried all my school books during the school year and then was often packed to the brim for family road trips and weeks at summer camp. My kids just got their first L.L.Bean backpacks and I can’t wait to see what kinds of adventures they go on together. L.L.Bean has so many great items for school - we even have added some light layers and hiking boots for fall hiking on the weekends. What are your L.L.Bean favorites for the school year? #LLBeanPartner #DearLLBean

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When your brother decides to play hair stylist, you get a new haircut 😒😭 I got in one adorable bun at ballet before Caleb got ahold of some scissors and chopped off Hannah’s baby curls. Her new bob (fixed by the amazing @darcie22_ ) is super cute, but I’m sad about no more braids or ponytails for a while. My mama heart just wasn’t ready for a first haircut yet. Swipe ➡️ to see the before

It seemed like everyone loved getting a look at @target’s dollar section the last time I shared, so here’s what they had this week! I’m in love with those green beverage glasses - our Target only had one set left so now I’m on the lookout for more. I also adore the retro candles and the cute felt hat. What stuck out to you?

Quick and easy meal solutions are a must for us when we’re in back-to-school season. #sponsored Having less stress over what to make for dinner or how to fit in enough time for cooking is so helpful when we’re adjusting to the school schedule and fall sports. This simple meal hack with @eatinnovasian is one of my favorites. Just grab some fresh veggies from the product section (baby bok choy and snow peas are my general go-tos), a couple InnovAsian entrees and their white rice, and you have a delicious meal in under 30 minutes. @eatinnovasian has such a great variety of frozen Asian products between their entrees, rice and noodle dishes, and appetizers that you can create a different meal every time. I shopped at Kroger, but InnovAsian can be found at a number of retailers near you. Go to https://soapbox.buzz/InnovAsianStoreFinder to locate your closest retailer. Which veggies would you add to these dishes? #BacktoSchoolwithInnovAsian #InnovAsianOccasian

Going on 4 months with my Apollo wearable and my whole family is now hooked! I love that my Apollo is like a remote control for how I want to feel throughout the day - it gives me boosts of energy to power through the busyness of motherhood, helps me focus better on the tasks on my to-do list, and helps to reduce stress and anxiety. The Apollo wearable was developed by neuroscientists and physicians and it uses soothing, gentle waves of vibration to restore your nervous system. It’s been tested across thousands of users in the clinic and in the real world to help address conditions like insomnia, trauma, PTSD and ADHD. Because it’s drug-free and noninvasive, it’s also safe for children, teens, adults - and even pets. As someone who can get easily stressed and overwhelmed, it’s important for me to teach my kids the value in utilizing multiple tools available to improve their mental health. Click the link in my stories to learn more about this wearable technology and save $40 with the code WLW40.

The best shoes won’t make you choose between style and comfort. #ad @newbalance has always been one of my favorite shoe brands - I wore them all the time as a kid and it’s so much fun to see my kids sporting the same familiar brand. New Balance shoes are so comfortable and there are so many great styles to choose from. I might be a little obsessed with these grey and white women’s sneakers that have just the right amount of leopard print on them (swipe ➡️ to see a closeup). I linked some great New Balance styles for the whole family you can grab at @DSW on my LTK. #MyDSW #newbalance Follow my shop @wearlovewanders on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! #liketkit #LTKfamily #LTKshoecrush #LTKkids @shop.ltk https://liketk.it/4fxiI

Whose birthday is next up in your family? #ad Liam’s 10th birthday is just around the corner - I can’t believe we’re going to be in the double digits! @amgreetings is partnering with @thebirthdaypartyproject to help you make a difference in a child’s life. For every card purchased, American Greetings will donate $1 to The Birthday Party Project to bring celebrations to children experiencing homelessness. It’s a great way for you to pick up a card for an upcoming birthday and know that you’re helping to make kids feel loved and special at the same time. Also, when you shop at @target, you can get 5% off American Greetings cards through 8/12! #BirthdaysatTarget #LetsCelebrate

#AD I’ve never been a morning person, but I’ve been trying to get up before the kids to get an early start to my day. It’s little moments of self care that do a lot to positively affect my mindset for the day. I’ve recently started grabbing a book for myself whenever the kids go the the library and I found these Chobani® Zero Sugar drinks at @Target. They’re great for grabbing on the go, but I’ve been enjoying one at breakfast time. It’s a really good source of protein, calcium, fiber and now, no sugar. *Not a low calorie food. I’ve linked some of my favorite flavors on my LTK! @Chobani #Target #TargetPartner #Chobani Follow my shop @wearlovewanders on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! #liketkit #LTKfamily #LTKhome #LTKFind @shop.ltk https://liketk.it/4fmug

Mornings at the lake are our favorite because we usually have most of the beach to ourselves. #sponsored We keep it pretty chill - just a few beach toys and towels, a snack or two, and some @juicyjuiceusa 100% juice boxes in the cooler and we’re all set to go. A couple hours at the lake is just the right amount of time before we head home for lunch. What are some of your family’s favorite summer activities? I always pack Juicy Juice 100% juice boxes because they’re so convenient for little hands and the kids love the many yummy flavors. Juicy Juice 100% juice is sweetened only by the fruit, meaning no added sugar, no high fructose corn syrup and no artificial sweeteners. Whatever your favorite summer activities are, don’t forget to throw in an extra juice box for yourself - moms like to drink Juicy Juice too!

#ad @Walmart has so many great, affordable toys for summer fun in the backyard! I hope my kids will always remember the first summer at the new house, learning how to play badminton in the backyard and all the other fun memories we’re making. I saved all of these items for you in my LTK for easy shopping on Walmart - I kept it all to items under $50, so you have maximize the fun the summer! #WalmartPartner #WalmartFinds #WalmartOutdoorPlay #WelcomeToYourWalmart #WalmartSummer Follow my shop @wearlovewanders on the @shop.LTK app to shop this post and get my exclusive app-only content! #liketkit #LTKunder50 #LTKfamily #LTKSeasonal @shop.ltk https://liketk.it/4f7ls

A break every now and then, whether it’s 3 minutes or 30, and whether you get some quiet time to yourself or share it with your crew, is so important. #sponsored @Naturesbakery is on a mission to help YOU escape from the everydayness of life to recharge and treat yourself to some well-deserved downtime and snack time. That’s why they’re celebrating their first-ever National Brownie Break Day! I’m so excited to partner with them to bring you a box of goodies to help you take that break you deserve. Getting that time to relax and recharge is something that’s really important to me. Between our busy work schedules and kid activities, I’ve learned that it’s important to really carve out that time to yourself, even if it’s just a quick breather. I love putting on my favorite podcast with my earbuds in, grabbing a little treat and having just a few moments to fill my cup. Nature’s Bakery and I will be choosing 5 winners to send one of these awesome Brownie Break Boxes to! The brownies are obviously the star of the show, but I also think you’ll really like the tea, relaxation scents and other items in this box. Each of these winners will also get to pick a loved one to treat with a box of Double-Chocolate Brownies. To enter, simply: 1. Follow myself @wearlovewanders and @naturesbakery 2. Tag a friend in the comments! One tag per comment, each tag = an entry Winners will be chosen on July 30th! *See Nature’s Bakery’s pinned post for giveaway terms + conditions #browniebreakday #browniebreak #naturesbakery

My grandmother is 101 today! I feel so blessed to have had her in my life for so many years and that my kids have the chance to get to know their TaiPo. Throwback to a couple photos of her from last year when we were in NYC to celebrate her birthday with her since we’re not there today. Swipe ➡️ to see some older photos of her.