I fall super behind on DMs and quite honestly just couldn't answer all of them even if I tried because it would take away too much time from my family. ;) Haha! So I try to do these quick link round ups on the blog every once in awhile! So let's do this thing... Easter Basket Ideas? Linking the blog post I have with all of that, here. The skinny smoothing hairbrush you use in tutorials! Best dang brush y'all, linked ...continue reading >>
March 5 Amazon Favorites
Every month I share 5 favorite things I'm currently loving from Amazon and well, y'all it's March (which is weird) and it's time for another one! Linking everything below, you can shop them by clicking on the images: Some details... Swimsuit: Super flattering and true to size! Girl's dress: Size up one! Living Proof: This deal is incredible on some great products, so jump on it! ...continue reading >>
Master Bedroom Updates
I swear our room will be the very last room to be finished, like completely finished. It’s also partly because I can’t make up my mind. Like I have the “bones” per say of it that I love - like my headboard, etc. but it’s the decor! I will say though we definitely will need to replace our nightstands/dresser in the next couple of years which doesn’t thrill me because it’s only a year old. But it’s worn terribly. Anyways...so I got some new ...continue reading >>
Prime Valentines for your Littles
I thought I'd round up some favorite valentines that I literally SEARCHED high and low for on Amazon! I'll tell you what - there are some cute freaking valentines on there, but there are also some well, interesting ones. So it took me a hot minute. But I'm just going to dive right in and they're all linked below for you ;) HAPPY MOMMIN' ...continue reading >>
Food our Picky Eater Pup LOVES!
I’m excited today to talk more in detail about the food we feed our pups. I actually, and really do, mkay? ;) get asked this a lot because I posted about it on Instagram a few months ago and we’ve seen so many changes because of it. Sooo I think people remember that and wonder. Anyways - so when they approached me to write up a little brief blog post I thought - yes, because then I can direct people there! Plus for those pet owners that are new ...continue reading >>
Beating the Heat, but Keeping my Cool Mom Status
Summer is here and it’s well, HOT. HA ;) That might be an understatement. I’m not sure where y’all are - but it gets pretty toasty here. I’m sure nothing like Arizona, but you know, hot for me. And well, currently super pregnant so you can either find me in the pool or in the house enjoying the A/C. Been feeling a little bad lately because it’s been a whole lot of being indoors and kind of not-so-fun Mom status over here. A few days ago though, ...continue reading >>
Grad School, Student Loans + A More Educated Process
Raise your hand if you have or had student loan debt? ;) HOLLA. Right here, been there, done that. There were a lot of things I wish I had known about student loans though, that well, I didn’t because young and yeah...young. But now that Marcus is in grad school and we are doing the whole school thing again, it only felt right to discuss this now with College Ave Student Loans. Because you guys, just from this collaboration and talking with them, ...continue reading >>
FAV Walmart Finds
I've been promising this post for a hot minute and well, I'm finally delivering, you know ten years later. ;) HA! Y'all know I'm all about a good find at Walmart and I'll tell you what, the last year or so they have stepped their game up quite a bit, especially online. I literally have purchased so much online from they recently so I figured let's get on this post and I'll share them now. I broke it down my style, home + littles below. Those are ...continue reading >>
Let’s Talk Feminine Health
This article has been created in partnership with AZO Complete Feminine Balance® but all opinions are my own. Consult your doctor or health care professional for all health-related advice. Apparently my inner self is screaming CHRISTMAS by the look of these pictures. Whoops….didn’t even notice until I began editing them. That’s fine though because the holidays are life people. Seriously though, I look forward to them every year and ...continue reading >>
Rainy Day Photos
Yesterday was good for me. After a chaos of a week, a chaotic day, it started pouring outside and honestly...we were leaving the grocery store and got soaked when it all happened. SO I said, let's go home, change into our "rain clothes", which Blake picked out, and then we were outside jumping in ALL the puddles. Just watching the pure joy on Blake's face made my heart so happy and reminded me how lucky I am. I'm so grateful and happy to be her ...continue reading >>
Current Fav Pieces under $10 for the Babe
I'm all about a good deal, so naturally I rounded up my favorite pieces for toddler girls and everything is under $10! So we will just dive right in, ha because SHOPPING! Shop my favorites: This post contains affiliate links. ...continue reading >>
25 Gifts Under $25
I gotchu, twenty-five gifts that are actually good gifts, under $25. Yeah, speakin' your language, I know. Now, get shoppin'! Shop the items: (click the images to shop) This post contains affiliate links. ...continue reading >>
Project Orca
Today I am excited to share with you a little giveback that we love. First, where my Munchkin fans at?! We LOVE Munchkin products! In fact Munchkin was one of our very first sponsors for A Positively Baby Shower, so they hold a very special place in my heart. Anyways, they do something that we love called Project Orca! After 10 years of making their Toy Orca Whale, they’ve decided to put their principles before their profits and have removed the ...continue reading >>
DIY Mason Jar Aquarium
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of True Value. The opinions and text are all mine. Summer is almost over and I've been really stepping up my "cool Mom" game..you know because you can only be a cool Mom during the summer and all? HA? ;) Let's just be honest, I'm a fun Mom all year long dang it, but this time it's summer and well...I don't even know what I'm talking about at this point, okay? ...continue reading >>
End of Summer Bucket List
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser, Walmart Family Mobile. All opinions are mine alone. #SummerIsForSavings #CollectiveBias #WFM3 Summer is coming to an end an honestly, I feel like it went by way too fast and now I am playing catch up trying to figure out what in the world I need to do for make up for how fast it went! So we sat down as a family last night and made a little "End of Summer" ...continue reading >>
5 Tips & Tricks to Blogging
One of the most commonly asked questions I get is, if I have any tips or tricks to blogging? Well, that could be a full week of conversation because a TON goes into it. BUT, I figured I would share my top five for y'all! Now, let me preface these with a couple of things; successful blogging doesn't happen over night and it takes a LOT of hard work. Now, let's chat. BE YOURSELF. I know, I know this is honestly the most cliche thing you ...continue reading >>
Home // An Easter Tablescape
One of my favorite things to do in the decor area, is tablescapes. I seriously LOVE them, in case you couldn't tell in past posts ;) HA! So to say I was excited about this Easter tablescape with Pier 1 would be an understatement. Plus, it turned out even better than I could have imagined and pretty much everything on the table is from Pier One, which means you can shop in one place! I went with tons of pastels and whites and I LOVE how it turned ...continue reading >>
The Three Emotions of Motherhood
Photo by Kelsie Emm Photography When my sweet babe was first born I remember feeling all the emotions, literally I felt every single emotion I think humanly possible all at once. Maybe it was the hormones, I'm not sure but it was incredible, it was scary and it was the beginning of three emotions that I would feel forever, in a way that I'd never felt them before. Being a Mom brings out the best in me, the worst in me and the part of me that ...continue reading >>
Favorite Corner in Blake’s Room
The Moba Basket
You know that one product that you're like, gosh dang it why didn't I have that with my baby!? I feel like I honestly say that every, single, day of my life because there are just so many good products coming out that well, I need them all ;) Anyways, I am highlighting a product today that well I love now and wish I had, had for Blake when she was a tiny new baby. However, her cute dolls get to play in it for now, she sleeps in it every once it ...continue reading >>
Favorite Shop Friday: Hair Tie Bracelets
I'm pretty dang stoked about today's favorite shop Friday. Mainly because well--it's selfishly for all of us Mamas. ;) Are you ready? Photos by Chantel Cherie Photography THE SHOP: Bela Bracelets THE DEETS: Don't let your middle school fashion staple hold your adult style back, you know the one where you wear all your rubber bands on your wrist.. Step into adulthood with classy accessories that keep your favorite hair tie at hand ...continue reading >>
Rubyclaire Giveaway
I'm so excited to show you a quick look into Ruby Claire's new line and the chance to win big below! Guess what? Since we're helping kick Ruby Claire's new line off today we're giving away THREE $50 gift cards to their shop! Here's how to enter: a Rafflecopter giveaway PS. Grab 15% off your purchase through the 22nd with the code "RCBLAUNCH15" ...continue reading >>
4 Ways to Start Teaching Your Babes the act of Giving Back From a Young Age..
Helping others is such an important part of my life, it's something that brings me pure joy and something I hope to teach Blake just like my Mom taught me. I want Blake to know the importance of kindness, of loving and helping others no matter what and giving back without even a second thought and with no expectations of something in return. That's what life is about. Obviously since she is so young it's a little hard to teach her those things ...continue reading >>
Swaddles + That Feeling of Being Needed
Is it just me or is that feeling of being needed by your sweet little babe just the best thing in the whole entire world? Seriously, even if it's tears as I walk away I feel a little sense of "YES!" "SHE LOVES ME!". It's a little twisted, she cries because she's sad to watch me leave and I'm excited because she's crying and sad that I'm leaving. Whoops. It's just that feeling though, knowing that you mean the world to a tiny little life, that ...continue reading >>
That Working Mom, Mom Guilt…
It's 12:30am and I just finished working for the day. My days are long, I work super hard, but I love it. I love my job, I love that I get to write my feelings out, help others and meet amazing people. I get to follow my dreams and hope for the best. However, with working and running my own business comes a little something I like to call, "Mom guilt" and TO THE MAX. My day goes a little something like this, I wake up, bring Blake into bed with ...continue reading >>
Positively Baby Shower 2016
I'm so excited to share something that has been in the works for quite awhile. Well guess what--the time is here and now and it's happening and we need YOUR help! This May on Saturday the 7th we are hosting a 'Positively Baby Shower' for Mothers in need. It will be for expecting Moms 20 weeks or later through Moms of 4 month olds or younger. It's taking place at The Powerhouse in Boise and I can't wait! We will be spoiling them with lunch, ...continue reading >>
A REALLY Good V-Day Gift Guide..
Can you believe that Valentine's Day is less than a month away?! Me either. I literally feel like Christmas was yesterday and Blake was just born (that was over 6 months ago...). Time flies y'all! Well, don't you fret, over the next week we've got you covered gift wise for V-day and here's how it's going down! Today we're sharing our favorite gifts all around for V-day and with a few fabulous promo codes and really great shops that we LOVE! Then ...continue reading >>
Leggings ARE pants.
Blake's Leggings c/o Fancy Frogz | Moccs: Freshly Picked | Sweatshirt c/o Childhoods Clothing | Jess' Boots: Hunter Boots As of lately Blake is Miss. Independent (who is singing Destiny's Child right now!?), until bedtime that is. Once bedtime hits she's all of a sudden like--MOMMMMM. Let's be real though, I secretly like it, even if it makes for longs nights, I like feeling like she needs me. Anyways, she's super close to crawling and rolls her ...continue reading >>
Happy 5 Months Blake!
I say this literally every month update, but OH MY GOSH, I can't believe my baby is five months old. Today. I swear to you I just had her, yesterday...so it doesn't make sense to me how she's five months old. The calendar is wrong, that's it. That has to be it! Seriously though, she's amazing, I'm obsessed with her and we're besties. She smiles and giggles all the time, is totally obsessed with Puppy Howie and loves lights. We pretty much do ...continue reading >>
Blake’s Holiday Outfit
The holidays are literally my favorite time of the year. I love what the spirit they bring, what they represent, the family time and all the traditions! Seriously, no matter how down I am, I can't help but smile when holiday music on, the tree is lit and we're together as a family. It's the best and reminds me what life is all about. Along with the sentimental, giving and love that comes with the holidays, this year I get to have a little fun in ...continue reading >>
Newborn Photos. Newborn Photos.
This past week we had Blake's newborn pictures done and well, saying I'm obsessed is an understatement. Don't believe me, just watch. (Yes, I just quoted that song..) Blake was seriously ah-mazing for the entire shoot, slept, posed + was adorable as always. FOREWARNING: PICTURE OVERLOAD... ...continue reading >>
Ruby Claire Boutique; Let’s Talk Fashion
Today I'm playing fashion blogger. I'm not going to lie, it was kind of fun. I teamed up with Ruby Claire Boutique on the cutest outfits. Something that was important to me is that I would feel comfortable in them since I just had a babe! They have so many options to choose from that, that wasn't a problem at all. Their items range from casual to dress and everything in between. My favorite part about Ruby Claire Boutique? Their prices are ...continue reading >>
Dream Believer Designs Collaboration + Giveaway
Recently we had the privilege of collaborating with Dream Believer Designs and on fun little review and giveaway. Seriously this shop is full of the cutest necklaces and tees you ever did see. They are more than well made and my favorite piece, the Kaleidoscope necklace is adjustable, meaning one day when Blake is finally here and wants to wear Mom’s “pretties” –- she can. I can keep it long for myself or tie it up shorter for my little. Dream ...continue reading >>
Day five: Five days of Lucky
Can you believe day five is here?! It's the final day of giveaways, or is it?! We might have something spectacular in store for you tomorrow...you'll just have to wait and see. But for now, let's all jump for joy because one, it's Friday and FRIDAY is great! And two, Bannor Toys is giving away a $30 gift card to their shop! ...continue reading >>
Day Four: Five Days of lucky
I can't believe we're already on our fourth day of lucky! Time is flying this week, let's be honest time is flying ALL the time. DAY FOUR Sunwoven Sunwoven makes the most beautiful wall hangings--by hand on a loom (how impressive is this?!) Seriously, I'm obsessed and definitely grabbing one for Blake's nursery. Well today's she's giving away this absolutely gorgeous wall hanging, right here, right now. ⬇️ (That's a $130 value!) ntering ...continue reading >>
Day Three: Five Days of Lucky!
Y'all I'm seriously LOVING our five days of lucky. Too bad I can't enter and win everything right?! But that's okay because I loving letting y'all win and seeing your reactions! Today is a big one + a goodie for all you Mama's with boys. We've teamed up with Little Mr. and well they seriously make the CUTEST bow ties! Plus they're ah-mazing because, well here's the best part, they attach to your little's buttons on their button up shirts. Jaws ...continue reading >>
Day Two: Five Days of Lucky/Foiled Prints + Positively Oakes
Today we have double prizes for our second day of giveaways! Foiled Prints is giving away a $10 gift card to their shop and Positively Oakes is giving away a $25 gift card to their shop! For those of you not familiar with Foiled Prints, they make absolutely beautiful foiled prints, they're not digital, they're physically mailed to you and are gorgeous! I have two of them in my house. Go check them out, I promise you'll fall in love. And ...continue reading >>
Day One: Five Days of Lucky//Childhood Clothing
This week, we're doing something way fun! Today through Friday we will be giving away something EVERYDAY! And I mean, let's be honest--who doesn't love free stuff?! Make sure you're following us on Instagram because that's where we will make all the announcements and give all of the deets. DAY ONE: Childhoods Clothing Who has heard of Childhoods?! If you haven't get over to their site and check them out, you're instantly going to fall in ...continue reading >>
How to Make a Rental a Home
We have 8 ways for you to spice up that rental home of yours! 1. Pictures Pictures can literally turn an ordinary white wall into something spectacular. Not to mention, all while adding your own personal touch to your home, making it more you. However, for all you renters out there, you know that's not exactly the easiest thing in the world. The worst part about putting pictures up in a rental is the fact that when you move in a ...continue reading >>
Albion Fit Giveaway
This is one of my favorite collaborations, seriously y'all are about to fall in love. Put your hands up if you've heard of Albion Fit?! Well if you haven't (and if you haven't, you're missing out) let me just tell you about them--they have the comfiest, cutest, work out gear and swimsuits for your littles and you! They even have pieces that match, and I mean who doesn't love a good "Mommy & Me" set?! You better believe I will probably ...continue reading >>
Junie Blake
Today I am here to chat about my favorite dresses & pretend I am a fashion blogger for the day. Have y'all heard of Junie Blake? If not, you officially don't have an excuse, get your cute self over to Junie Blake now, because you're going to fall in LOVE with their dresses! My favorite part about Junie Blake is the fact that I can wear a modest dress & still look cute. Where are my Mama's at that know what I am talking about? It's rare ...continue reading >>
Pink Blush Meets Positively Oakes: GIVEAWAY.
Where are my Mama's to be at?! We've teamed up with the oh so fabulous Pink Blush Maternity for a giveaway! And you know what that means, PRIZES. GALORE. AND something for you & your mini! We're talking a $50 Gift Card to Pink Blush & a $50 Gift Card to Positively Oakes. Entering is SUPER easy, here are the steps: 1. Follow @pinkblushmaternity on Instagram 2. Follow @positivelyoakes on Instagram 3. Fill in the quick deets below ...continue reading >>
Ollie Swaddle & Positively Oakes Giveaway
We're so excited to have teamed up with The Ollie Swaddle for the ultimate giveaway! HERE'S THE SCOOP: WE'RE GIVING AWAY AN OLLIE SWADDLE & A $40 POSITIVELY OAKES GIFT CARD! TO ENTER: Like Positively Oakes on Facebook Like The Ollie Swaddle on Facebook Enter through the Rafflecopter box below **WINNER ANNOUNCED FRIDAY 01/09/15 a Rafflecopter giveaway ...continue reading >>
Oh Holidays!
I'm so excited to introduce to y'all our new Holiday collection! It's full of SPARKLES, plaids + adorableness! Go chheck it out! Reminder: We are currently on a turn around of about 7 business days for shipping orders, plus with the holiday season coming up generally the post office gets delayed a few days, so please plan accordingly with orders! Xoxo, Jess ...continue reading >>
20K SALE
WE HIT A BIG MARK THIS WEEKEND OVER ON OUR INSTAGRAM. 20K FOLLOWERS! WHICH IS OBVIOUSLY A REASON TO CELEBRATE, BY HAVING A LITTLE SALE! Use the code: 20KCELEBRATE at checkout to grab 20% off your total purchase of $20 or more. TODAY ONLY! ...continue reading >>
GIVEAWAY: ZIGGY PRINTS + POSITIVELY OAKES TEAM UP
GIVEAWAY TIME Want to win this adorable picture + those matching fall headbands?! Enter below and make sure you're following Positively Oakes on Facebook + Ziggy Prints on Instagram. Winner will be announced 10/17 at 11:00am MST. a Rafflecopter giveaway ...continue reading >>
A Little Halloween Deal
Have y'all taken advantage of our Groop Dealz? You can grab two of our Halloween items at a 30% off discount! The deal ends tomorrow 10-12-14 at 11:59pm. Make sure to grab yours before it's over! ...continue reading >>
Where are my ladies at?!
Y'all, our new headband line, made especially for us grown ups, is officially IN THE SHOP. Click here to get your shop on now. Xo, Positively Oakes ...continue reading >>
Our Newest Exclusive Top Knot
Introducing our newest member to the top knot family!! "Swirls + Swirls" + it's a Positively Oakes exclusive, which means you can't get it anywhere else!! There are only three available in each size for now, so hurry over + grab yours today! ...continue reading >>
Operation August #Giveback
This month's giveback: Since it's back to school time I figured what better way than to giveback to a school in need. This month I chose a local school, but hope to choose school's worldwide in the future. We will be donating 75% off our profits from today to Central Elementary for books + supplies for the students attending school this year. I asked teacher, Courtney Haugh to tell us a little bit about her school & their ...continue reading >>
+ We’re Live!
Ya'll the time is here! Our fall line is now available in the shop. Firstly, as you can see we've made a couple of website design changes, we're hoping this will make it easier to find things, we would love to hear your feedback at orders@positivelyoakes.com. Second, exciting news regarding shipping! We've changed our shipping a little bit, it is now more of a flat rate, with a lower charge per item at only .10 before it was .75! Which ...continue reading >>
Tomorrow, Tomorrow!
TOMORROW IS THE DAY. Our Fall Line Drops! DROP TIME: 10AM MST. A Couple Reminders: Don't forget to head over to our Pinterest & re-pin for a chance to win a $50 giftcard. Today is the last day to enter our Brand Rep Contest on Instagram! Our Sale section recently added to our site will close tonight at 11:59PM MST XO, Positively Oakes ...continue reading >>
-FALL LINE 2014-
WE'VE GOT EXCITING NEWS + A DROP DATE FOR OUR FALL LINE! WHAT FIRST? Let's start with the exciting news, on September 1st we will be introducing a new line of headbands made especially for all of my ladies out there! This means bold new colors, chunkier headbands & an adorable boho look for any occasion. Secondly, drum roll please! After a lot of preparation and your help we have a drop date for our fall line & it's SOON, AUGUST 15, ...continue reading >>
Pin it Out!
Guess what! Positively Oakes now has a Pinterest! And today only, if you head over and follow us you can receive free standard shipping to anywhere in the world! Just email us once it's done or message us on one of our social medias to get the code! orders@positivelyoakes.com Plus, if you're following us on Pinterest, you'll be the first to see our new fall line items!! xo! ...continue reading >>
Oh Mama!
It's giveaway time ya'll..and this time we've collaborated with a couple other shops to bring you a really great Mom & Dad's giveaway! We all deserve a little something too right?! Do you want to enter to win the following?! -Lavender Body Oil -Beard Oil -2 Bow Ties of choice -2 Top knot headbands -Newsboy Hat (adult sizing) -Slouchy Beanie (adult sizing) WELL, Here are the deets: 1. To enter, follow the prompts below through ...continue reading >>
New Referral Program
Ya'll we've got a pretty new exciting referral program, starting NOW! For every two friends you refer that purchase from our shop, you get $10 to spend at Positivelyoakes.com ! It's as easy as that. So hurry & go tell your friends! -Positively Oakes ...continue reading >>
Let’s make it Black & White
We will make it easy for you, Love this headband? Well guess what babes, we're giving one away on Tori Spelling's site as part of her summer "Must Haves" & It's super easy to enter! We're pretty stoked to have been chosen for this feature and giveaway. Now hurry & head over to read the deets and enter to win your black and white striped top knot! Have a fabulous Monday ya'll! XO! Positively Oakes ...continue reading >>
A sneak peek into our fall line..
Ya'll I can't wait to launch this line!! The drop date is August 18, 2014, which is coming up faster than expected! We have so many new items in store for you and I have a feeling you will all LOVE them! Here's a little peek of one of the new blankets coming out with our fall line! "Anchors Away" is the name of this one, and it's absolutely to die for! It's made of a super soft, stretchy knit, so it's perfect for those brand new little ...continue reading >>
#littledandelions Giveaway!!
Well babes, I think it's about that time again, time to give something away!! We're giving our "Little Dandelion" Skirt away as pictured above. It comes in sizes newborn-4T and is adorable! Here's the rules & how you can enter: You can enter up to 3 different ways, each one counting for one entry, which means you can get your name in the drawing three times!! -Like our Facebook -Follow us on Twitter (If you're ...continue reading >>
