August was my first month as a style contributor for Disney’s Babble! I’m enjoying the inspiration that writing for Babble has brought back to my blogging home, giving me some extra motivation to get back to regular posts here at Making Nice in the Midwest. Check out my August posts for Babble below!

• 10 Fall Basics for Easy Audrey Hepburn Style
• 10 Beautifully Graphic Temporary Tattoos
• DIY: No-Sew Word T-Shirt for Kiddos (or adults!)
• 6 Versatile Hats to Wear from Summer to Fall
• 5 Ways to Tastefully Try the Jogger Pant Trend
• How to Tie a Headscarf Like a Vintage Housewife
• Get This Street-Style Inspired Varsity Look for Boys
• 30 Polka Dot Pieces for Plus Size Ladies
• Shop Smart: 10 Unisex Baby Clothes for Fall
• 10 Ways to Wear a Sheer Blouse
• Buy the Iconic Dresses from 6 Favorite Movies
• Stripes for Fall: 10 Bold Items for Under $100
• DIY Children’s Dress: Turn Hand-Me-Downs into a New Creation

I always head to my Pinterest Board for meal ideas before making out my grocery list each week. These are three new recipes I tried and loved in August. Just a tip- if you make the spicy roasted chickpeas, they are best eaten just out of the oven. Yummy and crunchy- my new favorite snack!

• Asian Slaw from Once Upon a Chef –  P I N   I T   H E R E
• Green Bean Avocado Salad from Camille Styles –  P I N   I T   H E R E
• Spicy Roasted Chickpeas from Mind Body Green –   P I N   I T   H E R E