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Native Shoes For Adults

If you’ve followed my gardening shoe journey, you may already know that I did the unthinkable: in a blind fit of chaotic rage after trying to water my garden one evening, I bought Crocs. I was desperate for a closed-toe, rinsable shoe, and was clearly had a moment of insanity. Thankfully, I recovered when someone informed me that the adorable Native Shoes I buy for my daughters come in adult sizes too! They are everything I was looking for, they’re incredibly comfortable and most importantly: they’re not Crocs. All is right with the world again.
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Traditional Style Fire Table

I had been looking for a fire table that fit with a more traditional aesthetic for ages and finally found this one. I ordered it for us — I mean, for Rich — for Father’s Day because disguising your perpetual craving for s’mores as “generosity” is always a winning move. The table functions as both a fire pit and an outdoor patio table and the propane tank is hidden behind a pretty antique bronze design. So, if you need me, I’ll be out back “taste testing” whether a reese’s peanut butter cup is indeed the ultimate replacement for the traditional…
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Wonderfold Multifunctional Stroller Wagon

Being a mother is one part landlord, one part therapist, one part stylist, one part Uber driver — sorry, how many parts is that? I know it’ll be the blink of an eye before Coco gets her driver’s license, so until then, I’m savoring the Uber driver part with the help of this W4 Luxe 4-Passenger Multifunctional Stroller Wagon. The model we got accommodates up to four passengers, has removable seats and its lightweight design makes it easy to collapse and store. Plus, Wonderfold makes a variety of styles at different price points like this one.
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Statement Turquoise Necklace

I just bought this Chan Luu Statement Turquoise Chip Necklace and the statement it has me saying is: I’m never taking it off. If you’re looking for jewelry with a pop of color to add to your summer wardrobe, this is it. (And don’t you dare make any comparisons to the puka shell necklace trend of the early aughts. You’ll hurt her feelings.)
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Cable Knit Vest

I promise I’ll stop talking about Amazon’s knits when they stop being so cute. I featured this Cable Knit Vest on my Instagram and TikTok because the only thing more amazing than the cut and cable knit weave on this vest is the price. At $30, why not get it khaki, navy, pink, black and…?
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Cerebelly Discount Code

If you know me, you know Cerebelly is the only pre-packaged baby food I give my kids. It’s the only baby food scientifically formulated with sixteen brain-supporting nutrients, formulated by a mother who also just happens to be a neurosurgeon with a Stanford PhD in Developmental Neurobiology. When it came to feeding her own kids, she noticed that many baby foods were packed with sugar and lacked the nutrients needed for proper brain development. Cerebelly is offering up to 35% off your first order with discount code: MARYORTON because buying organic, farm-fresh food for your baby should be a no-brainer.
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Ruffle Knit Pullover

And for my next Amazon knitwear find, I give you this incredible ruffle-detailed beauty! I purchased the knit pullover in apricot and absolutely love the cut, fit and ruffle details. Available in fifteen colors, these knit pullovers have a button front that allows for customizable coverage. This summer, I will be layering it over tanks while I sit and roast marshmallows by the fire. The only thing I can’t stop asking myself is… should I order s’more?
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Necklace Extender

I look at necklaces like guests at a party, the more the merrier. But when I layer some of my favorite necklaces, they wind up overlapping and getting tangled. Then I discovered an easy solve in these necklace extenders. Connect them to the clasp and you can instantly change the length of any necklace and wear as many as you want. I don’t know why I didn’t buy them sooner!
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Non-toxic Stain Remover

Being a human who has children… and also has the nerve to wear something other than the color black, means that I need to have an extremely effective stain remover at the ready. At all times. Kids and stains go together like peanut butter and jelly—jelly that inevitably ends up on their clothes. This stain remover is designed for use with children and pets, and as such, is a true “parental essential.” It’s great at lifting stains from clothes, rugs, car seats, and even upholstery. It works with lightning precision but is also non-toxic and gentle enough for use on…
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Compact Drawer Organizer

As a frequent tablescaper (yes, it’s a word, no, don’t look it up) I often get asked how I keep all of our china and flatware organized. For flatware, I rely on drawer organizers like these from Joseph Joseph. I can fit an entire set of flatware in one of these and keep them lined up in a pantry drawer. They have a ton of storage solutions to maximize space all over your house, so we don’t have to stop at knives. Who’s ready to organize their cosmetics next? (Not me.)
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