While this wasn’t my best reading month overall numbers-wise, I read one of the best books of the year so that more than makes up for it!!! FOSTER DADE EXPLORES THE COSMOS by Nash Jenkins 5/5 Stars This. Book. I can’t remember the last time I read a book that gave me such an intense…
Something that’s been on my mind lately is friendships. Specifically friendships as an adult. It’s a question I get a lot and I have to admit, it’s something I myself question. I do find that I’ve done a relatively good job of making friends, but it’s not exactly easy or something that I’m naturally inclined…
In September, my sister in laws and niece went to The Claremont Hotel in Maine. It had been on their travel bucket list for a while and they said it more than lived up their expectations. When they arrived, they both immediately started texting me photos and videos of the property and interiors telling me…
Okay youĀ know I love Tuckernuck. Not only do I just adore their entire team, they have the best curated product selection out there. (Seriously you couldĀ do all of your Christmas shopping from their website alone: pajamas for your goddaughter, log carrier for dad, Dopp kit for your boyfriend, cheese knives for your favorite hostess, andĀ anchor stemless glasses for mom.)
For this outfit, I went a bit outside of my comfort zone! I felt, dare I say it,Ā trendy?!Ā You be the judge!
I took off a bit more time than I had originally anticipated. I’ve just been having too much fun with my family andĀ didn’t want to crack my laptop open. But I’m back today feeling completely refreshed and recharged… Even though I haven’t been on my computer as much this week, I still found quite a…
We are (sadly) back home after a wonderful little family vacation. I was not ready to come home, but our journey back home couldn’t have been smoother. It’s quite a trip when you bring your car to Nantucket (you have to take the slow ferry and you have to dock on the Cape), but we…
This post is sponsored by Shutterfly and ShopStyle Collective The days are getting longer and the temperatures are on the rise. That can only mean one thing in the Riordan household… al fresco dining season is here. We moved into our house in June 2019 and one thing Mike and I immediately started doing was…
I didn’t know what to title this. Alternative choices: Why we chose daycare. Why I needed childcare. Why I opted to not have a nanny. Working from home with a baby is not a sustainable option. In a dream world, I would be able to work from home seamlessly during baby’s long naps… and then…
Loving these random lists of the first ten things I think of. I’ve been enjoying a nice “old school” approach to blogging lately. I used to read so many blogsā it would be the highlight of my morning routine. Now so few update routinely and I miss the “personal” feel of others. These posts feel…
Once The College Prepster, always The College Prepster. I will always love a classic outfit from @vineyardvinesā the perfect pieces to kick off my fall wardrobe. Find this outfit, including this must-have wool skirt, in my LTK Shop. https://liketk.it/4Rcup #ad #edsftg
With Jack in preschool and Rory in daycare part time, I am clicking back into gear with work. A little scared to see how it goes and also excited to dive back in. I really do love my job. And as we move into the fourth quarter, things are already heating up- I feel ready to take it on. Before things get even crazier, I also wanted to extend a HUGE thank you to YOU. Whether weāre commiserating about ruined baby naps, chatting about what to wear to a wedding, laughing about being nude and lewd (š¤), sharing memes about American Girl dolls, or adding another bow product to our shopping carts, Iām just so glad youāre here. Iāve been on the internet for so long and can confidently say I have the best group of women following along. Weāve gone through so many life stages together. š«¶š»
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A transitional outfit from @jcrew to bridge the gap between summer and fall with all of my favorite feminine touches. You can shop my whole look, including this must-have-for-fall quilted lady jacket, in my @shop.ltk shop! #injcrew #ad
send this to your best friend š«¶š»
@simply_elsa and I met five years ago when I moved to the suburbs. I quite literally slid into her DMs after I saw that she was geotagging a nearby town and seemingly liked cute blue and white things as much as I did- that felt like enough to at least start a friendship with at the time! Thereās something extra special about forming friendships in adulthood. It feels like a conscious choice more than just circumstantial. š«¶š» We help each other with work, with motherhood. Navigating the tough parts of life in your 30s and venting to each other with zero judgment. Sending videos and memes with no additional commentary necessary (a language of its own). Now our children play together (!!!) and itās just a whole new world there too. So glad I sent her that DM asking for a coffee date five years agoā¦ that coffee shop we went to might not be around anymore but our friendship sure is thriving!
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Now that school is back in session and summer travels have come to a close, I can feel my social calendar filling up a bit more. Pickleball, needlepoint club, ice cream/library playdates, GNOs at Chiliās... Even as an extreme introvert, Iām kind of excited to have places to go and people to see and the outfits to wear again. šāļøš¤āØ (Comment āfall outfitā and Iāll send you a link to everything Iām wearing!)
Go sports! ā½ļøāš»š„ š¤ Just me and my boys on a misty Saturday morning getting muddy and having fun
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