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Beyond my recent Old Navy finds, I've discovered amazing 'family dress matching' options at stores like Target, H&M, and Gap

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I like to use Fusilli because it tends to hold more dressing and cheese in all the nooks and crannies, but you can use bow tie or penne

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Invest in a maxi coat (like this one, this one, or this one) that falls to your ankles and will protect your bare legs from the elements while youre getting from A to B.