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Mommy and Me Athleta Style
- 3:53 pm
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- by Adanna Dill
This post is sponsored by Athleta. As usual, all opinions expressed are my own.

On the cusp of her 7th Birthday, as she’s becoming vocal about her style, my daughter and I are finally have fun with fashion. I’ve been looking forward to the days that she would get interested in her style and now that we’re here I’m just one the moon. You know what makes me even happier? When we like the same things and I can say “That’s my girl!” That’s the case when it comes to athleisure wear. This year, I’ve definitely developed a love for chic tights, comfy tops, and sneakers. My daughter who is really active got into athleisure wear and now that she’s back to school that hasn’t changed. It’s rare to find a brand that we can shop together but when we do it makes life so much easier and the shopping experience really fun. That’s the case with Athleta, we’re both in love their fabulous athletic clothing especially their new fall collection.

I don’t think there is a pair of street tights in the entire Athleta collection for girls and women that we don’t like, that’s how perfect they are. Not only are their pieces stylish, feminine and modern they’re also very functional and very comfortable.

My daughter loves to be free so getting her pieces that she wears to ride her bike, scooter, or play with her friends at school while flexing her fashion sense is ideal.

For instance, this outfit from Athleta is an example of an excellent look for her. She loves the peekaboo back top and the details on her street tights like zippers and leather panels which are very fashion forward especially for second grade. What she loves most is that Athleta Girl pieces come with encouraging messages and challenges on the tags and hair ties like to do planks daily, eat fruits and veggies as well as empowering messages for girls. I love that Athleta not only makes clothing that allows girls to enjoy their femininity but also empowers them.

The technology used to design Athleta clothing makes their pieces comfortable to wear all day at school to afterschool clubs and activities thanks to wicking that pulls sweat away from the body making it evaporate faster. It’s also functional with pockets that she can store all of her things.

As the weather gets cooler she can enjoy this sporty Athleta Girl reversible vest which is water repellant and would give her the continued freedom to express herself and push herself.

Personally, I’m not willing to sacrifice comfort for style so I love that Athleta’s clothing allows me to enjoy both like this pair of flattering serpent tights. I like pieces that I can dress up and down and Athleta women’s street tights are very versatile which is perfect for my lifestyle.

During the cooler seasons, I’m a true island girl and I’m always cold so their luxe sweatshirt and warm vest will definitely be on repeat. I’m looking forward to taking long walks with the new baby in this comfy Atheta outfit. With a newborn, I know that I would probably be a bit more body conscious so I love the fact that this sweater is long enough to cover my bum which makes me feel more confident.

I’m happy we discovered Athleta and I’m looking forward to adding more pieces of their collection to our fall style capsule.

What do you think of our Mommy and Me Athleta Style outfits?

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Mommy and Me Reebok Classic Leather Sneakers
- 2:38 pm
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- by Adanna Dill
This post is sponsored by Reebok Classic. As usual, all opinions expressed are my own.

Ready for a stylish throwback to your childhood? Most of us can’t help but smile and think of the outfits we rocked with our Reebok Classic Leather sneakers back in the 90’s. I was around my daughter’s age when I got my first pair for back to school and you couldn’t tell me anything. They were all white and remember cleaning them every evening when I got home from school to keep them fresh. Beyond the fact that they were trendy back then, they were also super comfortable and that’s why I wanted to introduce my daughter to Reebok Classic sneakers. As she’s growing older and figuring out her personal style, I want her to not only appreciate the trendy fashion but also timeless classics that will always bring any outfit to life.

It’s actually a treat to see my daughter looking chic in sneakers that came out back in 1983, an era she ~~disrespectfully~~ refers to as the “olden” days.

My daughter’s shoes have a lovely vintage vibe and made with the standard Reebok rubber soles that are known to provide much-needed traction for my very active second grader. I’m planning to get my son a pair, as well as my daughter, have been bragging a bit too much about having the same shoes as mommy.

The beauty of Reebok Classics is that they’re just as stylish and iconic now as they were back when they debuted as the first running shoes made of leather. They fit perfectly into my mostly athleisure everyday mom style for drop-offs, running kids around the extracurricular activities, field trips and just a cheat to looking fabulous during this last trimester of my pregnancy. I’ve always wanted a pair with the gum soles so I’m going to be treating these as well as I did back when I was a kid.

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Did you rock the iconic Reebok Classic Leather Sneakers back in the day?
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Virtuoso Pizza Picnic in the City
- 12:00 am
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- by Adanna Dill
Thank you to Dr. Oetker USA LLC for sponsoring this post. Visit the store locator to find Virtuoso Pizza by Dr. Oetker in a retailer near you!

I can’t believe that our last summer as a family of four, ‘Summer Seventeen’, is almost over! It started out with a bang in Florida, and while it’s been very laid back, our little clan got much closer so I’m a little sad about the little ones heading back to school. I will miss these summer days, but I’m also very excited that the baby’s due date is getting closer.

Earlier this week, I asked the kids, “What’s the one thing you didn’t get to do this summer that they really wanted to do?” They said that they wanted to have a family picnic. Most of you may remember all of the drama last summer when a raccoon crashed our picnic, so I told them we could, but decided that we would change locations just so we wouldn’t have that issue again. Also, I was happy that the kids wanted pizza because I’ve been craving pizza a great deal lately.

As a New York City mom, I’m really picky about pizza, but Virtuoso Pizza by Dr. Oetker is one of the brands that I absolutely trust for frozen pizzas thanks to their quality ingredients – and because the pizzas look just as good as they do on the package when they come out of the oven!

Virtuoso Pizza by Dr. Oetker is available in many varieties, all made with quality ingredients and there are two different types of great tasting crusts to satisfy your family – check those out here! I decided to pick-up their new Classic Crust Vegetable and Goat Cheese (my favorite from the brand), Thin + Crispy Crust Mozzarella & Pesto for my husband and Thin + Crispy Crust Pepperoni Pesto for the kids. The pizzas were really easy to prepare, my daughter helped me get them out of the boxes and the stay-fresh cellophane, commenting on how fresh the ingredients smelled. I popped them in the oven preheated to 425°F and she acted as time keeper while I prepared our picnic basket. She yelled, “Ready!” in 14 minutes, and I opened the oven to the incredible smell and sight of the rich golden crusts. I knew transporting them would be a little tricky, so I packed them carefully in insulated, food storage containers. I also packed fresh fruits, a salad, sparkling water and pink lemonade. A pizza picnic doesn’t get simpler than that!

We went out to one of our favorite local picnic spots, Gantry State Park, and jokingly nicknamed our picnic, “Pizza in the City.” The kids have been making us laugh all summer long so it was nice to just have some quality time together, beautiful weather, gorgeous views of the city and yummy pizza. These are the memories I hope they will take with them as they head back to school and their days get busier with activities. When we got back home, my daughter asked me what my favorite part of the picnic was and I told her our family conversations at the table.

Although we had such a good time, I am looking forward to our pizza picnic next year with the baby. If you’re planning to throw your own pizza picnic or looking to freshen up a routine family dinner at home, find a location to purchase your Virtuoso Pizza by Dr. Oetker here.

Also, if you live in Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Maryland, or Georgia and haven’t had a chance to try Virtuoso Pizza by Dr. Oetker, you can do so at their sampling tour or follow the brand on Facebook or Instagram.

Have you ever thrown a pizza picnic?

This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Dr. Oetker. The opinions and text are all mine.