It’s Small Business Saturday! I love the whole idea of it. While I do my fair share of shopping at big brands, I also try to shop locally and small as much as possible. In Hoboken, there are two shops that I particularly love: Little City Books and Washington General Store. Little City Books is…
Keeping things short & sweet here! I rounded up some of the best Black Friday sales with my top picks from each retailer. (If you’re viewing on mobile, you might have an easier time swiping through everything on your desktop!) Enjoy! Abercrombie // 50% off entire store Amazon // Great deals all week Ann Taylor…
I’m going to do a separate post for Black Friday. Although, don’t you feel like all the sales have kind of already started? It’s now called “Cyber Week,” apparently. Crazy! I will say though that I think this year the sales are better than ever, but I didn’t want to skip over my “On My…
Just popping in today to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. I’m running the Turkey Trot this morning, watching the Macy’s Day Parade, helping my mom cook dinner, hopefully doing a lot of eating, and then finishing the day with a game night! It’s always so nice to be home and this trip has been…
So many books to update you guys on! It’s been a few months since I did a post with what I’ve read and I’ve read more books than I realized. Part of it is that I have been on a MAJOR roll with audiobooks. I used to only listen to audiobooks in the car mostly…
I had a feeling J. Crew would have a bunch of tartan new arrivals today! They had teased a few pieces on social + their homepage with most of the items not on the site yet… well now they are and, let’s just say, this might be their BEST YEAR OF TARTAN YET. I’m happy…
I had way too much fun pulling this list together. It’s kind of lumped all together, so definitely take your time going through the different things. Once I started, I couldn’t stop. I know that not all the gifts work for all men, but I tried to include all kinds of fun things for the…
I love Thanksgiving dinner. Sure, the turkey is great, but I’m there for the sides. We usually do the same ones every year and then have the best leftovers for the next few days. I think everyone in my family has a different favorite dish that we go back for seconds, or thirds… but we do…
I partnered with J. Crew Factory on this post and I am obsessed with this outfit… it’s me in every single way. I mostly love it because it’s as comfortable as it gets, while still having some luxe touches like the velvet stripe down the leggings and the glitter bow on the flats. When I think “holiday…
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
