So, have you ever heard me say “FDO?” We all began saying it with our family friends. Picking out our FDO was always a big deal. What does FDO stand for? First Day Outfit.
[College Prepster Embarrassing Story: I forgot that not everyone was familiar with the acronym FDO… but in front of all the staffers on yearbook, I announced that they needed to make sure they brought their cameras on the first day of school and that “an FDO crisis was not an excuse for a forgotten camera.” Yeahhhhh, everyone stared at me like I had three heads. I said, “FDO…. First day outfit.” And they all laughed. The end.”]
Alright kiddies, I’ve gotten no less than 12 emails asking about what to wear to school. Here are some outfits I put together on Polyvore. Enjoyyyyy 🙂
I really think the gold accents on the shoe and the earrings complete the outfit. And I’m loving the tote. Although, I’ll admit. I HAVE to use a backpack. I’ve had back issues since middle school. I’ve turned Sporty Sister into my personal chiropractor as of late, much to her dismay.
I just bought a pair of the Gap boyfriend jeans. Ummm. I could live in them. No sucking in to button necessary. I also like the casual tee and jeans with the more dressy shoes and necklace!
Whoops! Repeat haha.. I just loved this outfit too much. I suspect I’ll be wearing it on September 1 (aka the first day of classes aka MY 21ST BIRTHDAY!).
I am such a sucker for acronyms. I will for sure be using FDO for years to come. By the way, I'm so jealous that you can actually wear long sleeves or jeans on your FD. It is SO hot in Tallahassee, I would be crazy to wear that.
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using: – Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items – Google docs for writing/brainstorming – Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...) – Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs – Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines – Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
oh.. the earring from the first outfit are gorgeous!! And the shoes are great :))!
I am such a sucker for acronyms. I will for sure be using FDO for years to come. By the way, I'm so jealous that you can actually wear long sleeves or jeans on your FD. It is SO hot in Tallahassee, I would be crazy to wear that.
I am loving the first outfit!!
I have all the shoes and love them all so preppy!