6 spring styles to copy now

As much as we love layers in the cold season, there's nothing like shedding them at the first sign of spring! We are pumped about these spring styles that allow us to walk out the door without being bundled to the max. Read on for more spring wardrobe inspiration:

1. Lace-up flats: These are definitely the must-have shoe of spring. Every time we see them in a shop they are sold-out in record time! We adore the elegant look that is a fun twist on ballerina shoes.

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2. Overalls: Elementary school days are back in the best way possible. Overalls are a fun alternative to jeans and we are all about them this year!

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3. Jumpsuits: Despite the struggle that comes when you've gotta run to the bathroom...jumpsuits are totally amazing to rock this spring! Full-length or short, floral or denim — we like pretty much every option our there.

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4. Clogs, clogs, and more clogs! They're a comfortable, practical way to wear heels and add a funky twist to any outfit. 

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5. Mom jeans: We'll admit that this trend is more for the daring, but we're welcoming it with open arms. The high waist and slightly baggier fit make it a refreshing change from dark skinny jeans of the past.

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6. Floral maxi dresses. Floral has been a chart-topping trend for several years now, and we aren't complaining one bit! This year, floral maxi dresses are all over the place and perfect for channeling your inner boho goddess.

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10 perfect dinners to deliver to a friend

Whenever someone has a baby or has some other need, food is a great way to show love and support. But despite good intentions of friends, they may end up with a fridge full of lasagna and wishing for some other meal to switch it up a little.

To avoid lasagna takeover, we've come up with a list of slightly less common meals that are still crowd-pleasing and easy to transport. Wins all around! Read on for our ideas:

1. Chicken pot pie

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Comforting, crowd-pleasing and easy on the budget, chicken pot pie is a guaranteed winner for anyone in need. We love the idea of using a puff pastry crust to make it even easier!

2. Enchiladas

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Who doesn't love Mexican food? Pork, chicken, beef or vegetarian — enchiladas can be made in a convenient casserole dish and totally customized for any diet.

3. Calzones

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Calzones are a fun idea that most people would never think to make when they deliver dinner, but they're easy, affordable and can even be frozen for the family to pop in the oven later on.

4. Beef stew

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It's a Sunday dinner classic perfect for any night of the week. Throw it in the crock pot in the morning, unplug and take the whole pot over to your friend that night.

5. Homemade mac and cheese

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An alternative to lasagna, homemade macaroni and cheese is a pasta dish that's equally comforting but not as common. You can sneak in some veggies for a healthy twist or use unique cheeses to make it more gourmet.

6. Copycat Cafe Rio (or Chipotle) salads

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Here in our home state of Utah we get cravings for Cafe Rio on the regular, but if you haven't had the pleasure of trying this Utah hot spot, Chipotle is a close comparison. It's relatively healthy, versatile and always a good way to win over a crowd.

7. Quiche

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Quiche is about as convenient as it gets for delivering dinner. If you throw in a side salad and loaf of French bread you've got a complete meal that can be vegetarian or not.

8. Chicken salad sandwiches

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We think of chicken salad sandwiches as a classic baby shower or chick food — but it makes a great light dinner that can be used as leftovers for days afterward.

9. Soup and homemade bread

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If you're delivering dinner in the winter months, soup is a go-to meal that has SO many options. We love chili, zuppa toscana or potato cheese for a meal to please all ages.

10. Beef and broccoli with rice

Via Table For Two

This takeout favorite can be easily made at home and will definitely be a nice change of pace from the typical meals your friends will probably be receiving other nights of the week.

8 children's brands you should know

If there's anything we love more than shopping for ourselves, it's shopping for our mini-me's. Everything is cuter in pint-size, and children's clothes and accessories are no exception!

While we love Baby Gap as much as the next gal, at PS we are always on the hunt for small businesses we can support. Here is a roundup of some of our favorites!

1. Solly Baby Wraps

Made of super breathable, stretchy and high-end fabric, the Solly Baby wrap is a must-have for the first year of your babe's life!

2. Zuzii footwear

We love baby moccasins, but the next step is lace-up oxfords. These ones are high-quality, comfortable for small fit and come in tons of adorable colors and patterns.

3. Roxy Marj

We adore this artist and think everything she touches turns to gold. From her prints to her baby accessories, a few Roxy Marj items will turn every moment into something totally Instagram-worthy.

4. Milkmaid Goods

Milkmaid makes darling nursing covers and swaddle wraps that are just as functional as they are stylish. Win-win!

5. June and January

When it comes to baby basics, June and January is your go-to company. They have great onesies, head wraps, baby loungewear and more.

6. Tuesday Mourning

Merrilee Liddiard is a creative genius! We love her Etsy shop as well as her book "Playful," which is full of creative projects to fill snow days and keep your kiddos having fun — even away from the screen.

7. The Twig Co

The Twig Co makes eco-friendly toys that allow their imagination to run wild — and look chic at the same time. No obnoxious sounds or tacky cartoon characters in sight here.

8. Kutikati

Etsy is just swimming with darling clothing lines, and Kutikati is no exception. Their clothes come in organic, trendy fabrics you and your babe will love.

March Mighty Hero Averie Grace

Sweet 2 year old Averie had a large cancerous mass in her chest cavity. It was removed on Aug. 23, but after 4 months of chemo, the mass grew back aggressively and bigger. She is again trying fight back against this cancer! Averie has a rare childhood cancer and is undergoing intense chemo and radiation treatments as well as a recent surgery last week to fight this cancer, pleuropulmonary blastoma.

Every donation made to Averie will go directly to her family. Please send all your love and prayers to this beautiful Mighty Hero.  Click here to donate www.psiadoreyou.com

Averie you are our Mighty Hero. Stay strong and know you have a army behind you! 

We love you!

Averie has a older sister who is 5 and a baby brother who is 2 months old. What a beautiful family!

Averie is so brave! She has been through huge surgery to remove the first tumors and just recently went in for a larger surgery to remove her entire left lung. She is always so happy. Even when she is in pain and scared she will smile. What a amazing little warrior!

5 things you never knew about childhood cancer

One thing we love most about our jobs is being able to help families in a small way that are facing extremely hard challenges. We know that financial aid for childhood cancer is just the tip of the iceberg to make a change, so we want to do more to spread awareness about the facts.

Here are five facts you may not know about childhood cancer:

1. The average age at diagnosis is 6 years old, while adults’ average age for cancer diagnosis is 66.

2. 43 children per day or 15,780 children per year are expected to be diagnosed with cancer. (in 2014)

3.  Incidence of invasive pediatric cancers is up 29% in the past 20 years.

4.  More children die of cancer every year than adults died on 9/11/2001.

5. Childhood cancer survivors are at significant risk for secondary cancers later in life.

Clearly we as a society have a long way to go to give these children a better chance of living a full and wonderful life. Childhood cancer needs more funding for research and there is no reason to delay!

It is our hope that by making people more aware of the reality of childhood cancer, more people will be driven to bring about change.

Help us spread the word by sharing this post with friends and family on your own social media. Every little bit helps!

Top 10 trends to get you through the winter

We loved putting together a pregnancy style post a few weeks ago, but wanted to add something for the non-pregnant gals too.

While February is just about the time we start craving a spring wardrobe refresh, there have been so many great trends going on this winter that can totally get us through the rest of these cold days. All we need is a little inspiration! Read on for our favorites:

1. Winter whites + monochromatic outfits

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We're so glad the "don't wear white after Labor Day" rule is a thing of the past. White can look so chic in the winter, and white on white is even better!

2. Ripped jeans 

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Sure, it's not the most practical choice on an absolutely frigid day, but we love the roughed-up look of ripped jeans. Try a DIY or find a cheap pair at good ol' F21 or Target to try out the trend.

3. Long sweaters

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This trend is one of our absolute favorites on the list. Long sweaters add a boho look to any outfit and are basically like wearing a blanket. (Pair them with a blanket scarf and then you've got a whole blanket outfit :-))

4. Plaid + stripes

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If there's anything we love more than stripes and plaid, it's stripes and plaid together. Swoon! Try it by adding patterns in similar color schemes.

5. Bright, oversized statement coats

Via The Street Style

A bright coat can totally chase away the winter blues, and an oversized one just makes things even better. The slouchy look is totally cool and cozy.

6. Duck boots

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Duck boots are a total hit this season and we're all about it. They're practical and cute — the best of both worlds.

7. Sporty sneakers

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This trend has been around for awhile and we're happy that it's sticking around for the winter season. Sneakers are a great option when we want to rotate out of the usual riding boots or booties.

8. Hats, hats and more hats

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The day hats became a must-have accessory was a glorious day for us. Trade in your straw summer hat for a black felt variety and you can add instant glam to any outfit. We love cozy knit beanies too!

9. Blanket scarves

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We've mentioned blanket scarves earlier in this post, but they deserve their own shout out. "Blanket" is the key word on this one. From now on, normal scarves will never be enough.

10. Over-the-knee boots

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This look includes a wide brimmed hat, blanket scarf and over-the-knee boots, so it's the perfect way to end this post. These boots provide added warmth and look chic as can be with a pair of skinny jeans.

Creative Valentine's Day ideas for your man

Why are guys always SO hard to do something thoughtful for? Girls are totally easy — flowers, a sentimental letter, candles, a spa gift card...but how to guys like to be pampered on the day of love?

We've been racking our brains trying to think of something for the men in our lives, so we figured we'd share the best of our findings. Read on for some inspiration!

1. Love letter review night. Spend the evening looking through memorabilia from when you first met. Share notes, pictures, and bonus points if you let him read your diary!

2. Plan a year of dates in a box. We love this idea from The Babes Ruth blog. It takes the guess work out of the weekend and gives you something to look forward to at least once a month - though you could certainly plan even more!

3. Write "open when" letters. This one requires a lot of thought — which is what makes it such an amazing gift! It's completely free of cost, but 100% full of love. See this blog post for more details!

4. Relive your first moments together. - Whether you go to the place you first met or eat at the restaurant you first had dinner together, reliving the early days of your relationship will surely spark some fire.

5. Make a slideshow of memories. This blog post gives a tutorial on making the easiest slideshow ever — find some sweet photos of your time together and you are set!

6. Send text messages throughout the day that each start with,  “I love you because…” This one makes the whole day a little bit more special, and it's very easy to do. Send a text every hour or at least a few throughout the day. Everyone loves to hear why they are loved!

7. Give him a Sensual Valentine box. This list wouldn't be complete without something to really spice things up on Valentine's Day. :-) This blog post gives ideas for a light-hearted, fun way to appeal to all the senses with your man.

8. Dinner in bed. We all dream about breakfast in bed, but dinner in bed could be just as amazing. You'll avoid the busy restaurant seen, don't have to get dressed up, and can cozy up and watch a movie, go to sleep — or not — immediately following the meal. :-)