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Spring Closet Refresh: Replacing Wardrobe Basics

  This post contains affiliate product links. Clicking on these links may result in my being paid a small commission based on product sales. Regardless of commission, all opinions expressed in this post are my own. For more information, please review our site policies . As the weather warms up here in New England, it's the perfect time to give your wardrobe a little spring refresh. After months of layering up, our favorite basics—like tee shirts and tank tops —can start to show signs of wear. Whether it's stretched-out necklines, faded colors, or mystery stains that just won't budget, spring is the ideal season to replace those go-to pieces. As moms, we're so focused on taking care of everyone else that it's easy to overlook our own needs. But something as simple as replacing a few well-loved pieces can be a form of self-care —reminding us that we deserve to feel comfortable, confident, and put-together, too. I recently stocked up on affordable wardrobe essentials ...

What's for Dinner: May 7 - May 13

Grassroots Ice Cream - New Milford, CT | Taste As You Go

Our family stopped by the new ice cream shop in town last weekend. We enjoyed the ice cream so much, I wanted to give them a little extra love on my blog to help spread the word.

With a week full of big things to celebrate -- our daughter's first piano recital, my birthday, and Mother's Day -- I have a feeling we'll be making a return trip very soon.

Until then, it's business as usual. ðŸ˜‰

If you're curious, here's our menu plan for the week! You'll see that it's a pretty light week in terms of actual cooking...

A Week of Dinners: May 7 - May 13

  • Sunday: Dinner Out

    Our daughter had her very first recital this afternoon, so we went out for a special dinner to celebrate her hard work and her fantastic performance. Such a proud mama!

  • Monday: Pasta Salad with Tomatoes, Carrots, Cucumbers, Broccoli, Bell Peppers, and Hard-Boiled Egg

  • TuesdaySlow Cooker Crispy Carnitas with Cilantro Lime Rice 

  • Wednesday: Leftovers

  • Thursday: Happy Birthday, Michelle! ðŸŽ‚ / Dinner Out

  • Friday: Frozen Pizza Movie Night

    My husband's heading back on the road for his busy work season, so the kids and I are reinstituting our Frozen Pizza Movie Nights.

  • Saturday: Macaroni and Cheese with Peas and/or Broccoli

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