Spring Must Haves

Spring shopping is a little different this year. No window shopping, no stopping in to try on and no long walks through target with a Starbucks in hand.

We are all spending lots of time at home. Unless you are a glutton for punishment, jeans are not happening. I found myself typing in things like ‘women’s loungewear’ and ‘athleisure clothes’ into my favorite online retailers search bar.. I have put together my favorites. Things that are comfy for all day teaching homeschool... but if you walk to the mailbox or take out the trash your neighbor won’t be suspicious whether you are in your jammies still.

Athletic clothes are a must have... we are taking lots of walks and bike rides. Side note, we live in the South where it is already experiencing days of sunshine and hot weather. So most of my choices are warm weather friendly.

Old Navy & Target are a couple of my favorite retailers for reasonably priced athletic gear. These blush 4’’ inseam athletic shorts are so cute (Old Navy) paired with the subtle tie dye split side shirt (Target) is perfect for a long bike ride on a hot Georgia afternoon!

I ordered this tie dye dress from Target before all this shelter in place stuff had started. I’m calling
this my gateway into tie dye. I love it. It’s a fun length and comfortable and airy ... it looks adorable.

These Pajamas right here are my favorite! I have two pairs! I first got these when I was breadtfeed My third baby. They were perfect for nursing. They are comfortable and classic. The material is soft and stretchy.

The last two springs I have gottten a new pair of Birkenstock’s. Many of you balk are the idea of over $100 for a pair of sandals... but really & truly they are worth it. I pretty much either wear athletic shoes or birks everyday. I wear mine with simple summer dresses or shorts, jeans or leggings. I don’t really need a new pair this spring, because my rose gold ones from last year are still in great shape. But if I buy some... I want to try this style!

Basically my go to wardrobe during this crazy time needs to be ‘do-it-all’ friendly. I need to be able to take a walk, cook dinner, work through math, clean the toilets and play frozen 2 with my three year old. I need wash well, fit well, snuggle well and be comfortable. The world is crazy and uncertain, I want to be a cozy spot for my kids to lean in to.

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