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Gift Guide | Mother’s Day 2023

Modern minimalist last minute trending gift ideas for Mothers Day. Gift guide Copy Cat Chic millennial favorites for chic minimalist modern moms | Luxe living for less | reichel broussard
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  1. Stone Bath Mat $76 – These stone bath mats are so intriguing, they also make dish mats as well.
  2. Henry Rose perfume $45 – I’m sure you’ve all heard how toxic normal perfumes can be. Henry Rose is making clean scents with out all of the harmful ingredients. I’d love to try them out.
  3. Handmade soap $8 and a cool olive wood soap dish $7
  4. Purse accessories! I saw a tiktok on this little lint ball ($12) and I can’t wait to add one to my purse. I also really like how this purse insert ($26) helps organize and give a slouchy bag a little support. I hate having to put my purse on the ground, so a purse hanger ($15) is a must.
  5. I’ve heard so many glowing recomendations on this juicer ($297). I would love to have one!
  6. A fun and comfy pair of joggers ($156) is always appreciated.
  7. This hair oil ($46) has been on my list to try.
  8. These little travel containers ($76 for 6) are magnetic so that they stick together. They have interchangeable magnetc labels too. My travel case is always a mess. These would definitely make things more So visually appealing and hopefully easier to access.
  9. My daughter had the child’s version of this brush and let me tell you, it was worth it. She has a super sensative scalp with fine hair and she hated having her hair brushed. This brush was the only one she liked. I’ve always had a secret wish to own the adult sized brush. Costco just started carrying them for an amazing price ($78+)!

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Easter Basket Ideas for Tween Boys

Continuing on with our Easter basket ideas for older kids, here are some ideas for older boys. My son is almost 10 and these are some of his favorites and/or wants.

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  1. This mini waffle maker is key for school morning breakfasts in the morning. We also love this “just add water” batter mix to go with it $13
  2. How fun does this fidget pen look? $17
  3. My son gets a kick out of this screaming goat $10
  4. This smaller Rubik’s cube has got to be easier to solve $7
  5. A good screen cleaner is a must-have $14
  6. This funko mando keychain is adorable $15
  7. This is a very cool looking weather predictor! $17
  8. A 10 ft charging cable $40
  9. A good quality basket you can use over again $24 (on sale!)
  10. A nice wallet that they can use for years to come $35
  11. A visually appealing wood puzzle is always a good choice $10
  12. Kanoodle is a kid-fave in my house $13
  13. A amber-hued book light for night-time reading $15
  14. An extra game controller is always in demand $26
  15. These ear hooks help those ear pods stay put $10

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Easter Basket Ideas for Teen Girls

Spring is here, although living in California these days feels like anything but spring! I am ready for the rain to stop and the sun to come out. Easter baskets are always fun to plan as they’re just small items that are fun and playful. And it’s time to explore items I think they’ll enjoy as opposed to the “wishlist only” giving of other holidays. Here are some items that will be in my kid’s baskets this year. I think I’ve mentioned this before, but we bought a couple of bolga baskets for the kids years ago and have used them ever since for Easter and Halloween.

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  1. A fun pair of sunnies in pastel colors, perfect for spring $20 (on sale right now for less!)
  2. We have wooden easter eggs we use over and over every year. Highly recommend $5
  3. These pens are my daughter’s current favorites $7
  4. A fun headband to use for skincare routines or makeup $10
  5. This fun little maze game is perfect for a little bit of Easter fun $18
  6. I’ve had my eye on this colorful version of jacobs ladder for a while now. Love the pastel colors $10
  7. Clean, everyday SPF facial lotion for an affordable price $22
  8. Steel straws that work in your Stanley tumblers. My daughter hates the plastic straws they come with $11
  9. Colorful pastel socks made with organic cotton $13
  10. This 8 pack of small notepads is a favorite around here. My daughter uses them for notes & doodling $12
  11. A silicone brush cleaning pad $7
  12. This is a very compact power bank on a keychain that can charge your apple watch, phone or iPad $27
  13. A sweet little embroidery kit that seems like a great project for beginners $22
  14. Who wouldn’t enjoy Easter origami $16
  15. A colorful basket to put it all in and reuse every Easter $20

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Holiday Travels

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Favorite picks from copycatchic traveling for the winter holidays with great finds from Walmart. #walmartpartner #walmartfashion
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Who’s gearing up for some winter travel? It’s that time of year 🙂 Visiting family and friends is definitely on the agenda. I feel like traveling over the holidays is a whole other beast, wouldn’t you agree? I think it’s nice to dress it up a bit for the holidays. Although comfort is definitely a priority (as well as affordablility ofc). Now that we are out of hibernation-mode and out-and-about more, it’s nice to dress it up a bit, don’t you think?

Of course, Walmart to the rescue. I’m really loving their Free Assembly line – it’s filled with quality wardrobe staples at reasonable prices. They make it easy to outfit yourself from head-to-toe at a great price. I’ve found pretty much all I need at Walmart this winter season. I love when they make it easy on us like that!

All of these pieces tend to stick with a classic more traditional vibe, as opposed to trendy. I like to think they’ll last more than one seasons at least 😉 Happy travels!

  1. Cashmere gloves. Super soft, super warm.
  2. A classic watch. A solid choice that’ll help you make it to your gate on time.
  3. A pretty purse. This one is giving me Kelly vibes at a tiny fraction of the price.
  4. Satin pants. Love the vibe these are giving. Perfect for any holiday party.
  5. Silver bracelet. This would make a great gift as well!
  6. A nice coat. You could wear this coat on so many different occassions.
  7. A classic white button down. A wardrobe must-have.
  8. Sweater dress. This will keep you comfy and warm and looking good.
  9. Dressy flats. These have the perfect amount of sparkle.
  10. Barrel bag. I love this adorable bag!
  11. A Modern puffer. The silhouette of this jacket keeps you from looking out-dated, while keeping you warm.
  12. Stylish rain boots. For when the weather is a little too wet for those flats above.
  13. Versatile PJs. These definitely could be used on the daily.
  14. A weekender. A versatile bag that could be used for so many purposes.
  15. Loafers. A classic version perfect for most outfits.
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  1. Watch. A great everyday watch.
  2. Lowkey cap. Dresses up or down.
  3. Cashmere beanie. I hate when beanies are scratchy. A cashmere version is just the ticket.
  4. A fun sweatshirt. This design give this sweatshirt a level up.
  5. A warm vest. good for all cold weather.
  6. Bomber. The faux suede updates this classic jacket.
  7. Boots. This sturdy pair is visually appealing
  8. Cargo Jacket. A dressier option than the last one and great for weathering the elements.
  9. A leather duffel. timeless.
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Holiday Looks for the Family

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This holiday season really kicked it into high gear as soon as Halloween was over. I swear each year the holidays start earlier and earlier. We’re a bit behind over here in the Broussard household. We still need to get family photos taken and Christmas cards ordered. I’ve been pouring over our closets thinking of what we can wear for pictures this year – seeing if inspiration hits.

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Our family photos from 2021

I’ve also been browsing websites looking for fun gifts as well as outfits for the family this season. I like to map out what we wear ahead of time for family photos, Thanksgiving and Christmas just to make things a little easier on everyone.

One of my favorite places to find reasonably priced gifts and clothing is Walmart. They always have such a huge assortment of clothing, gifts, and items for the home. I always find what I need and never leave disappointed. I always prioritize natural materials when buying clothing for myself and my family and Walmart has a great selection at even better prices – and you know I can’t resist a good deal.

This year I also found myself drawn to nostalgic prints and traditional cuts & patterns. Who doesn’t enjoy a good fair isle or cable knit sweater? A few hot trends are fun too as long as it’s not too much 😉 But this year I think, we’ll go a little more traditional. Here are some of the looks that caught my eye this season at Walmart! Click on the item below to go to the product page.

Do you plan out your family outfits for the season too? Would love to know what themes or colors were your favorites this year. And just for fun, here are a couple of family photos from over the years – We try to go for a different look each time.

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2017 at the Claremont
Copy Cat Chic | Our 2016 family photos and holiday cards from Minted. Photos by @indigotahoe
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2009 (pre-kids!)
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