We’re a few weeks away from Mother’s Day…. and I’m already starting the hunt. So many fun things to shower mom with love. And I know that it’s not about the gifts, but when you spot something that feels like you’ve found something that’s very “her” it’s hard to resist!
Mixed Media Bow Bag // Bala Bangles
Cake Stand // Pitcher // Tervis Tumblers
Daisies Cocktail Napkins // Gardenia Diffuser // Lake Pajamas
… 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 😛
#AveenoPartner If your little one has eczema prone skin, try switching to @aveenous’s Baby Daily Care Wash during bath time to cleanse without drying out their skin. We also use Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Moisturizing Body Balm before bed to intensely moisturize and help protect Rory’s skin from moisture loss! Not only does his skin feel and look healthier, he’s so much more comfortable too! You can buy both of these products today on Amazon!
With @marthastewart48’s @netflix documentary releasing today, I invited some friends (👋🏻 @samanthavarvel and @shihstitches) over to my studio to peruse my new-to-me collection of @marthastewart Living magazines. I grew up with a “Martha Stewart Mom” and read her magazines every month alongside her. They have brought back so many memories, and they are serving up new inspiration now! I used to want to be a magazine editor, I’m sure influenced by magazines like Martha Stewart Living, and now that I’ve had a chance to revisit them, it’s not a crazy surprise I ended up as a blogger-turned-influencer. I’ve always loved this, and it’s a good thing. 🫶🏻
So many cute things on here! I love your gift guides!
http://www.elspethsdaybyday.com
Ugh! So disappointed that that beautiful bow bag is already sold out!
You always find the most darling things!
Thanks so much for including our tassels, Carly!
If you haven’t heard about Storyworth I would also check that out! I got it for my parents last year (for Mother’s Day and Father’s Day). They send your parent a question prompt every week for a year and compile it as a book at the end of the year. You can choose specific questions or have them choose for you — such a special keepsake and something I thought you would like as you prepare to welcome baby! A lovely gift to hold onto and share when kids are older to get to know grandma and grandpa.
The tote bag is great! I love gifting things that are practical as well as pretty, especially since my mum has everything she needs and every present I make is an extra. I also love treating her to high-end skincare because that’s not something she would buy for herself! 🙂
Thanks for sharing these ideas Carly!
Julia x
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Those tumblers are so cute! I might have to get them for myself.