The back to school buzz is upon us! This is one of my favorite times of the year– the nostalgia is real, and now as a mom, so is the excitement. In case you’re still looking, I couldn’t help but round up some of the best backpacks for school. BEST BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL LLBEAN //…
Another scorcher of a week here! We’re gearing up for Jack’s birthday, prepping for Mike to return to work after the best parental leave, savoring the last bit of summer, and also getting ready for preschool/daycare in September. Whew! A lot going on. LAST WEEK’S WIN: I took a tennis lesson last week with a…
I have been reaching for this silhouette over and over again. I now have the dress in a number of colors and prints and I have to tell you just how much I love it. Especially for these crazy hot summer days we’ve been having, I love throwing on a dress that is swingy and…
Don’t hate me, don’t hate me, don’t hate me. I’m here today to share some of the “pre-fall” finds that are hitting the market. I want so badly to hang onto every last ounce of summer, but wow do I fall victim to fall fashion. Why yes, I’m melting into a pool of sweat every…
This has been a hot week (as Jack likes to say, “toasty toasty toasty!”) but an overall great one. I am feeling kind of torn down the middle myself. On one hand, I’m starting to feel more like myself “postpartum.” Working out feels great, I am making time for friends again, signing up for new…
July was a whirlwind month with lots of fun travel between our Nantucket trip and spending time at Mike’s family’s lake house. Now that we’re back home, we’re trying to soak up the rest of summer before school starts and gearing up for Jack’s third birthday later this month! I’ve been doing a little shopping…
I know, I know… Summer isn’t over yet! But tomorrow is the first day of August and retailers have officially started releasing their early fall collections. The “in-between” weather, when it’s after Labor Day but still hot, can be a little awkward to dress for, so I put together some transitional fall outfits for inspiration….
The past week was a bit of a blur. We were at Mike’s family’s lake house, which is always a highlight of our summer, and then made the trek home and had a really nice weekend here. I can’t believe it’s almost August. I feel like we fit in so much this summer and it’s just…
I very rarely wear yellow but I’ve been gravitating to the color more and more, especially this summer. Pale “butter” yellow is very much in right now but it’s just not right for my skin tone. (My skin is, kind of, pale butter yellow 🤣.) This punchy bright yellow shift dress felt classic and, while…
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
Traded in my mom jeans for a @jcrew tuxedo this holiday season! Whether you’re dressing up, getting cozy, or picking out a gift for someone special, J. Crew has you covered! #injcrew #sponsored
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I’ve lost track of how many times we’ve met Santa already… but you’re only three once and you only have your first Christmas once!!🎅🏻
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