Time is absolutely FLYING in our world! Our son turned 8-months-old, I've been running being a crazy KEEP Collective lady, and we've been planning all sorts of fun activities with our family and friends! I almost forgot that I had another Fix coming... ALMOST.

If you don't know about Stitch Fix (<--Referral link!), let me give you a little rundown. Stitch Fix is a clothing subscription service, and you decide how frequently, or infrequently, you'd like a shipment. You'll fill out a detailed style profile about your sizes, style preferences, and budget (and it's super fun to fill out the profile to see what your style preferences are!). 

Then, you decide when you'd like to receive a shipment! Stitch Fix will send you five clothing items or accessories to try on in your own home! This is perfect for seeing if the pieces you receive will work with the pieces you already have. Your Fix also arrives with detailed styling cards to give you ideas of how to wear each item. Each Fix costs $20, but the fee is credited toward anything you decide to keep. When you've decided what you don't want, you simply check out online and mail the items back in the prepaid mailing envelope. If you keep everything, you score a 25% discount! I love that I can work with my current wardrobe to see what will work best with what I already have. 

And, if someone signs up through your referral link, you get a $25 credit to use toward your next purchase! 

You can see my previous Fixes here:

Stitch Fix #1

Stitch Fix #2

Stitch Fix #3

Stitch Fix #4

Stitch Fix #5

Stitch Fix #6

Stitch Fix #7

Stitch Fix #8

Stitch Fix #9

Stitch Fix #10

Stitch Fix #11

Stitch Fix #12

Stitch Fix #13

Stitch Fix #14

This time around, Tan chose a few swings and a few misses for me, but I would really love some outside opinions. What would you keep? And what would you ditch immediately? :) 

1. Mystree Jalila Mixed Material Knit Top, $58

Normally Tan hits it out of the park, but this top is just, no. I don't love the mixed material. I don't love the flouncy hem. I just. Don't. Love. It. 

2. MTLA Kristin Fleece Legging, $38 

3. Crescent Tinsley Lace Detail Blouse, $58

I think three years ago, I would have LOVED this top! But my first thought now is, I can't wear a real bra with this, and that's annoying. Super cute, but not necessarily something I need in my closet at this top. But these leggings. Oh. My. Gosh. They feel like what I would imagine wearing a fluffy cloud feels like. So, so soft. And they're $38, but they're a perfect shade of burgundy and did I mention that they feel like wearing a cloud.

4. Fun2Fun Danika Split Neck Beaded Blouse, $54

This top was the surprise of the box! I really didn't expect to like this off the bat. It looked a little boxy, but once I put it on, I kind of loved it! I could dress it up, dress it down, wear it with the cloud-like leggings... 

5. Everly Sherm Dress, $58

This dress is so gorgeous, and I already have another gorgeous dress by Everly, but the top is just too darn big. Like, gaping because it's so darn big. Maybe a size smaller, and it would be perfection, but this one just doesn't work. 

So, what do keep? Return? Help! 

On what makes you thrive

This Fall, I joined MOPS, which technically stands for Mothers Of Preschoolers. I clearly don't have a preschooler, but what I do have is the desire to connect with other moms in my area who are raising their kiddos too. Although we've only had a few meetings so far, I really love the conversations we have. I also really love that we essentially get to eat dessert and drink tons of coffee and call it breakfast, but that's another blog entirely. 

A few meetings ago, we had a discussion about thriving. What makes you thrive? Not just simply survive, but what really makes you thrive in your own life? Even now, I think I'm still pondering my answer because it's such a hard question. 

Where lies your passion? What makes you excited to get out of bed in the morning? What's the first thing you want to talk about when you see people? Where is your happy place? What helps you to flourish?

My definition has changed so much in the past year. I used to say teaching, because I gathered so much energy from being in the classroom and working with my students. And before teaching, I would have said taking classes. I have always loved being a student and learning new things regardless of my age. 

Today, if I had to answer that question, there would be so many answers. Family. Motherhood. Friends. KEEP Collective. Faith. Exercising. Food. Coffee. Perfect days. Rest-filled nights. I feel like I could use more of all of these things in my life. 

I'm challenging myself to really answer this question because I want to continue focusing on the good in life - the things that make me thrive - the things that put me in my happy place. 

I'd love to hear what makes you thrive! 

An accidental blog-cation

A month?! Has it seriously been one month since I last wrote a blog?! Shameful. And completely on accident. And yet, it's true... the entire month of September slipped away, and here it is October, and I have nothing to say except I'm sorry for not blogging for so long! 

What have I been up to? 

Well, being a mom to our almost 8-month-old (who is hardcore teething, by the way). We got him baptized in September. And he's literally learning and growing every day. I love seeing his personality developing! 

And I've been building my business. KEEP Collective  is literally opening so many doors for our family! I LOVE working with people to tell their stories! I love the extra income! And I LOVE that I'll be headed to Cancun on KEEP in April for working hard and earning my incentive trip! 

I've also been trying to be a good wife. I cooked dinner tonight for the first time in... a long time. Like, a real dinner with a meat (oven roasted pork chops!) and a starch (brown rice!) and a vegetable (asparagus!)! That hasn't happened in sooooo long! Our home is inundated with baby stuff, which we love, but it makes it so hard to work around! 

And I definitely have NOT been running. Oiy. There goes my pipe dream of running another half marathon this year! It's just not in the cards. Suffice it to say, I don't love it like I used to. Maybe it's just because I'm worn out. Maybe it's because pushing 50 pounds while doing it slows me down an incredible amount. Maybe I just need a little break. 

And so that's the story! No good reason. But I promise to be better about it! I've missed you all!