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2 Race Recaps: Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K & Chesterfield Shamrock 10K
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2 Race Recaps: Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K & Chesterfield Shamrock 10K

Easy, Breezy & Beautiful: Styling a Feminine Spring Dress with Pearls and Pastels
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Easy, Breezy & Beautiful: Styling a Feminine Spring Dress with Pearls and Pastels

What to Pack and Plan for a Stylish and Stress-Free Trip to Venice
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What to Pack and Plan for a Stylish and Stress-Free Trip to Venice

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2 Race Recaps: Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K & Chesterfield Shamrock 10K
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2 Race Recaps: Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K & Chesterfield Shamrock 10K

Make Tracks Through the Zoo 5K So… Today I’m recapping 2 shorter races that I’ve done in the last few months. BOTH of these races happened after tornados hit… isn’t that wild? The Make Tracks Through the…

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Easy, Breezy & Beautiful: Styling a Feminine Spring Dress with Pearls and Pastels
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Easy, Breezy & Beautiful: Styling a Feminine Spring Dress with Pearls and Pastels

Happy Thursday, friends! I’m extra excited to share today’s post with you, because I have a beautiful Spring dress to share with you from Aventura and a new bag from Teddy Blake that matches the coloring in…

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What to Pack and Plan for a Stylish and Stress-Free Trip to Venice
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What to Pack and Plan for a Stylish and Stress-Free Trip to Venice

Venice, the city of romantic waterways and mesmerizing architecture, is a must-visit destination for any globetrotter. This world-renowned Italian city epitomizes beauty, culture, and history. To fully enjoy your tour and create beautiful memories, a properly packed…

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St. Louis Staycation with St. Louis Zoo and Drury Hotel

A couple weeks ago, we had a fun family overnight staycation hosted by Drury Hotels and the St. Louis Zoo. It was A LOT of fun and we had such a beautiful day for it! This was…

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Buttery Soft and Wrinkle Free Spring Dress, Perfect for a Stroll in the Garden!
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Buttery Soft and Wrinkle Free Spring Dress, Perfect for a Stroll in the Garden!

Happy Thursday, friends! Spring has sprung and I’ve been pulling all of my Spring dresses out of the closets to wear in this beautiful weather (before the humidity of summer creeps in!).  Butter Knit – Flutter Sleeve…

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Friday Five {April 2025}

Happy Friday Everyone! Hey everyone! Somehow we have made it to the end of April. We had a pretty busy April with my half marathon in Springfield, Autumn’s Spring theater of Little Women, my dad’s 84th birthday…

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Today I'm recapping 2 shorter races🏃🏼‍♀️that I've done in the last few months. BOTH of these races happened after tornados🌪️hit... isn't that wild? The Make Tracks Through the Zoo🦓🦒🦔race that I'll be recapping first was CANCELED, because a tornado went through the St. Louis Zoo 2 days prior to the race! I mean, what are the odds of this? So, I decided to donate my registration and I ran the race on my own. Then, I’m recapping the Chesterfield Shamrock🍀10K from March. We had 4 tornados🌪️🌪️🌪️🌪️ touch down 5 miles from our house in Arnold, MO the night before the race. LOTS of destruction. Arnold still has a lot of areas that aren't fully repaired. I’m just so thankful my Spring half marathon went on without any craziness! Mother Nature is not playing nice this Spring!! I’m so saddened by the loss of 5 people from the May 16th tornado here in St. Louis. It is crazy how fast life can change. Please keep St. Louis in your prayers/thoughts!!🙏

Blog post here: https://bit.ly/3HgOwX2 or link in profile!

#curlycraftymom #runnersofinstagram #runstl #girlswhorun #raceseason #maketracksthroughthezoo #stltornado
I have found it, the 💐PERFECT Spring dress💕 I have found it, the 💐PERFECT Spring dress💕 that can be dressed up and down. @AventuraClothing’s Linden Fit & Flare Print Tank Dress👗 is easy, breezy and beautiful! The pastels in the floral print make it extra fun to accessorize this dress. I chose my new Kim Stampato 9” Light Yellow Bag💼💛 from @TeddyBlake and some coral wedge sandals👡 to add some pops of Spring hues🌈 to the look.

I recently wore this dress on Easter to church and brunch and layered a denim jacket over the dress when I got chilly in the a/c. This dress has deep pockets and bra-friendly straps (such a win-win!!). Best of all, however, is the sustainable fabric. Crafted from a blend of organic cotton, TENCEL™ Modal, and elastane, this slub jersey is soft, breathable and forgiving. The midi skirt length is perfect for the Spring when it can be a little cold or a little warm all in one day. I have fallen in love with the ease of the Linden Print Dress.❤️🥰 

🛒 Shop the Linden Fit & Flare Tank Dress on the free @shop.ltk app (curlycraftymom) or direct link here: https://liketk.it/5dAOy

🛒 Save 10% off Teddy Blake’s Kim Stampato 9” Bag with this code: TBCarrie10

🔗 Blog link here: https://bit.ly/3F6mg93 AND in profile.

#curlycraftymom #aventuraclothing #aventurapartner #sustainabilty #sustainable #fairtrade #familybusiness #overfortyfashion #teddyblakenewyork #bagoftheday #madeinitaly #handbag #leather #purse #tote #summerstyle #handbagaddict #handbaglove #bagobsession #luxlife #italianleather
I always know that any @ClaraSunwoo piece I receiv I always know that any @ClaraSunwoo piece I receive will be breathable, stylish and wrinkle free!!💗👏🏻🥰 Today I'm sharing my newest #ClaraSunwoo dress, #ad their Butter Knit, Flutter Sleeve A-Line Midi Dress in Mum Sketch.🩵🤍🩵🤍

This dress is SO cute for the Spring!!💐 I just love to wear it! If you’ve been around here for awhile, you know I love to wear blue and whites and this dress has large scale mum flowers encompassed by a steel blue background, with sketched lines that just add to the timeless beauty of this piece. This dress has an A-line silhouette and midi hemline, with a v-neckline and charming short flounce sleeves. The fabric is ultra lightweight with a soft buttery knit fabric that is wrinkle free. 🛒 Save 10% Off with Coupon Code CURLYCRAFTYMOM - Click the link in my profile to learn more or go here: https://bit.ly/4k0qmOV

I styled this dress with some gorgeous pieces of jewelry #gifted from @MelindaMaria_Jewelry: 💎💛 Julian Loves Diamonds Necklace 18”, Julian Triple Diamond Soft Chain Hoops and the Baby Samantha Chain Necklace. (Swipe to the second photo in the carousel to see these pieces up close!) Shop my Melinda Maria storefront at https://bit.ly/3ELYRtg or by clicking the link in my profile.

#curlycraftymom #melindamaria #melindamariajewelry #mothersdaygifts #everydayready #wrinklefreedom #mothersday
It’s time for Friday Five! This month went SO fa It’s time for Friday Five! This month went SO fast and now we are approaching SUMMER BREAK! Today I’m sharing my Friday 5️⃣ for April with some latest happenings, such as:

☕️ Autumn surprised me with a Jellycat I’ve been wanting!

🎀 My latest @Fuel_Goods box and Monthly @TreatBox boxes!

🍫💚 My brother went to Dubai and brought back some Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bars!

🔗 Blog link here: https://bit.ly/42WkDns AND in profile.

#curlycraftymom #fridayfive #friday #latestfinds #whatsforlunch #treatboxmonthlybox #jellycat #easter2025 #fuelgoods #dubaipistachiochocolate
During our staycation last weekend, we stayed at t During our staycation last weekend, we stayed at the @DruryHotels St. Louis at the Arch.☀️🧳 #ad This was in a prime downtown location, with the St. Louis Arch BEHIND the hotel and Busch Stadium (Go St. Louis Cardinals!)❤️🤍 within walking distance. Our room at Drury Hotel was cozy and the perfect place to relax for our staycation. The hotel was friendly and clean with a built in parking garage that was secure and convenient. 

There is an indoor pool and hot tub💦 for kids, teens or adults that love to swim and relax. They have a hot breakfast🥞🥚 every morning and a 5:30 p.m. Kickback with wine, beer, cocktails and soda with warm appetizers and snacks. A warm buffet breakfast greets you in the lobby in the morning, which is included in your stay. 

The @STLZoo🐻 🐍 🐫 🦁 planned a fun day for us and we enjoyed the train, one of the new polar bear twins🐻‍❄️🐻‍❄️ and much more. All in all, such a fun day and beautiful weather! We are so grateful to call St. Louis our hometown, there is endless activities to enjoy here!

#curlycraftymom #TravelHappy #DruryHotels #stlzoo #ExploreStLouis #STL #MidwestTravel #StLouisgram
Well, I ran half marathon #2️⃣2️⃣ last wee Well, I ran half marathon #2️⃣2️⃣ last weekend!!! I went out of town, specifically because the @GoGirlRunSeries Half Marathon in Springfield, MO looked like it would be a GOOD one for me. And I SUCCEEDED!! I honestly have to THANK my coach, because she has helped me fine tune my training more than I ever could have… and I had a magical day with PERFECT weather! I tried carb loading for the first time ever and felt great!!!! Not only did I come away with a sub 2 hour goal (I have never seen my husband so animated and excited when he saw me right before the finish line), but I got my first ever age group award!!!

I finished at 1:59:15, 9:06 pace!!
Third place in my age group!!!
Nearly a 4 minute PR!!!!

Not sure what my next goal is, but we will see!!! I may be 47, but I DID it!!! And so thankful for the girl in the yellow tutu that I stayed behind the entire last 2 miles, she was going painfully fast, but I made it my goal to keep up with her and finish strong!!! Read my post here: https://bit.ly/4luTPlw or click the link in my profile.

#curlycraftymom #runnersofinstagram #halfmarathon #half #gogirlrun #gogirlrunspringfieldmo #springfieldmo #runstl #girlswhorun #springhalfmarathon #raceseason
Are you looking for an adorable new tote bag and s Are you looking for an adorable new tote bag and some travel pouches for the upcoming Spring and Summer💐 travel season? Or perhaps something personalized and unique for a special Mother’s Day, graduation or JUST BECAUSE gift? Well, @SprinkledWithPinkShop💕 launched their NEW Canvas Appliqué Collection! They’re beautifully made, totally customizable and they even have 💙blue/white🤍 striped fabric as a selection… which you ALL know that is my FAVE (hence, my blue/white striped dress I have on!!). There are other fabrics/patterns to pick from, thread color and add a bold, textured monogram in the font of your choosing. They sent me their Canvas Tote and Large and Extra Large pouches… check out my IG Stories later today to see what I packed in one of the pouches.

🛒 Save 10% off your cart with coupon code CARRIE10 - You can find these pieces by following me on the free @shop.ltk app (curlycraftymom) or direct link here: https://liketk.it/5akLE (link is also in profile!) 🎉🎉🎉

#curlycraftymom #personalizedgifts #mothersdaygifts #graduationgiftideas #customizedstyle #customgifts #monogramgifts
It’s time for Friday Five! Is anyone else happy It’s time for Friday Five! Is anyone else happy it is finally SPRING?💐💐💐 We had a ROUGH winter and I’m so ready for some warmer days and beautiful blooms in my garden. Today I’m sharing my Friday 5️⃣ for March with some latest happenings, such as:

☕️ Can’t use all your coffee creamer up in time? I’m sharing a trick! 

👩🏻‍🍳 Some Latest Recipes I’ve Tried

🎀 Latest Finds that I LOVE, including my latest @TreatBox Luxe box & February Monthly Box!

🔗 Blog link here: https://bit.ly/3FutzHB AND in profile.

#curlycraftymom #fridayfive #friday #latestfinds #latestrecipes #whatsfordinner #treatboxluxebox #treatboxmonthlybox #coffeecreamertrick
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