** This post features a top gifted to me by PinkBlush and contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. I want to continue my summer goal of getting out and about this fall. Without a plan, it won't happen, so I'm sharing this year's fall bucket list for the Chicago area, with lots of family-friendly things to go, along with the ... Read more
Fun Socks to Enhance Your Halloween Costume
** This post is sponsored by Chrissy's Socks. Have you started thinking about your Halloween costume? If not, it's not too early to begin thinking of ideas. And if you find yourself looking for costumes at the last minute, you can still take advantage of these easy enhancements to any Halloween costumes. Chrissy's Socks has many thigh-high socks that can be paired with DIY or non-DIY ... Read more
Summer Night Out in Floral PinkBlush Dress
** Thank you to PinkBlush, which gifted the dress featured. This post also contains affiliate links. I love wearing dresses, but I don't wear them as much as I'd like. I am changing that by making it a goal to find more occasions to look and feel my best in a dress. That's why I was excited when PinkBlush gifted me this floral coral dress that I was able to wear on a night out with my husband, ... Read more
Annie the Brave STEM-Inspired Dress for Kids
I recently came across a Kickstarter campaign that I wanted to support because it encourages kids to go for their dreams. The company behind it is Annie the Brave, and it was founded by Chelsea Coulston. According to the website, Annie the Brave is a brand that "encourages girls to engage their interest in STEM through a line of whimsical, STEM-inspired dresses." During that Kickstarter, 277 ... Read more
Affordable Spring Fashion Finds for the Family
** This post is sponsored by Walmart.com but the content and opinions expressed here are my own. If we start dressing like it's spring, will Chicago temperatures get the memo? I am daydreaming about going on vacation to somewhere warm and tropical, like Florida or Hawaii, but I'll settle for more sunshine and less rain. I recently picked up a few spring items for my daughters and myself. We ... Read more
5 Recent Amazon Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I was never a frequent Amazon shopper until my husband signed up for Prime. Now I purchase necessities on Amazon regularly to take advantage of the fast shipping in Chicago. Today I'm sharing my favorite lifestyle purchases for baby, ... Read more
Postpartum Clothing Haul | Fall & Winter
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. After decluttering most of my wardrobe during the nesting phase of pregnancy, I was not left with much to wear during the fall and winter at seven months postpartum. I wanted to buy some basics that I could wear for the colder season here in Chicago while I'm ... Read more
How to Improve Your Confidence
**This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #SparkleWithGain, #ILoveGain #CollectiveBias Growing up, I wasn't the most confident person and it affected the decisions I made over the years in addition to my outlook on life. I said no to many wonderful opportunities because I was too afraid and I simply didn't believe in myself. ... Read more
Flora Family Photo Session
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! Graham and I have a tradition of taking photos around the time of our wedding anniversary to document our life together. It's been so fun to capture the changes to our family: Over the past four years we've gone from just the two of us ... Read more
New Fabletics Workout Attire & My Pregnancy Fitness Routine
** This post is sponsored by Fabletics. All opinions are my own. Fitness has been an important part of my life for seven years now. I have known that I want to stay as active as possible throughout my pregnancy, but my fitness routine has certainly changed. What motivates me to want to work out still involves cute athletic wear though! Today I'm sharing my pregnancy fitness routine and the new ... Read more