The best time of year…. it’s tartan season! My tartan choices this year are a bit limited between my bump and just wanting/needing to be comfortable all the time. I refuse to let it hold me back from experiencing a little bit of my favorite fabric. (And when in doubt, there’s always a tartan bow…
I wanted to round out my gift guide series by sharing a selection of thoughtful and practical gifts that are sure to delight the wonderful new moms in your life. From comforting pieces, to innovative gadgets, and self care essentials, these handpicked selections strike the perfect balance between practical and fun. Whether you’re a friend,…
A day late with this as I rounded up the best of the Black Friday sales yesterday! I wanted to share some of the links I found online this week though. Can’t skip an “on my radar” post 😜 Here’s what has been on my radar this week: ONE // Tuckernuck’s Holiday Collection One benefit…
Tried to round up some of the best sales right now. I am happy to say I crossed nearly every gift off my list already. (Just have one more Secret Santa!) I really took advantage of the sales this year– starting early and having more time than just a day or two has actually taken…
Happy Thanksgiving, friends! I hope everyone has a safe and healthy day filled with family, friends, and good food 🤗
With the exception of one more coming on Sunday, I’ve wrapped up all my gift guides for the year and wanted to put them all in one place for you! CASHMERE CARDIGAN // CELINE SUNGLASSES // HATCH ALARM CLOCK SUSAN GORDON POTTERY // SUMMER FRIDAYS LIP BALM BUTTER // CHAPPY WRAP BLANKET HAVERHILL NECKLACE (15%…
I’m crossing so many things off my Christmas shopping lists… I shared almost all of my gift guides. I have one more to ready to go this weekend. I wanted to touch base about some Cyber Week sales that I don’t think you should miss. I think 98% of the internet is currently on sale,…
Another week of very realistic outfits that I wore! LAST WEEK’S WIN: Biggest win was being able to lean into work more. I’ve really scaled back how many hours I spend working as I lean more into this stage of motherhood. This is the busiest time of year though I leaned hard into work. Grateful…
This is a niche gift guide for…. the needlepointers in your life! Honestly needlepointers are easy to please and delight. Even a gift card to their favorite LNS (needlepoint store) would be well received and I guarantee you will make their day. There are always more canvases and more thread and more accessories to hoard,…
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!
