How is it November already! The year is flying by, but the start of a new month means another roundup of what I bought on Amazon last month. Wooden Tabletop Paper Roll // This has been a great addition to our playroom and can keep Jack entertained for hours coloring. The dispenser makes it easy to…
Okay, I know Halloween was only yesterday, but the cutest Christmas pajamas end to sell out early, especially at places like Old Navy and Target. Growing up, my sister and I always wore matching family Christmas pajamas and it was such a fun holiday tradition for us. I already have a lot of holiday-themed pajamas…
Happy Halloween! We’ve been reminding Jack that it’s almost time to go trick or treating and he replies, “YAY!” I can’t wait to see him in his costume bopping around with friends. Really feeling like my “mom cup” is overflowing. LAST WEEK’S WIN: Our backyard pre-parade Halloween party was a huge success. Maybe it’ll be…
Our town has so many wonderful events throughout the year. One of my favorites is the Halloween costume parade. It is quintessentially perfect. The children all gather in front of town hall and then a firetruck leads the way of the costume parade with all the kids following! It’s really just one loop around the…
Alice Walk has some of my very favorite styles. I was first introduced to the brand through their knitwear and I haven’t looked back since! I fell in love with their sweaters and was blown away by the quality. Then I tried a couple of their t-shirts and sweatshirts and, yet again, loved the quality. Everything…
Oso & Me is a brand I’ve loved for Jack since (literally!) he was born. They just generously sent a huge package for Jack and the new baby. They also gave me a discount code for everyone, which I wanted to share. It’s way harder than it should be to find high quality play clothes…
This week was not without its hiccups, but overall it was a great week. Nothing better than good weather, a happy toddler, and a lot of fun fall activities to look forward to. We are hosting a little Halloween party on Saturday before our town’s costume parade and these are just the moments I absolutely…
I can’t believe it’s almost November–where has this year gone?! The Holiday season is just around the corner, and I’m excited to have additional time with family! If you’re a planner like me, you may have already started thinking through your Thanksgiving entertaining. For those hosting family or friends this year and looking to spruce…
The temperatures are dropping more and more, and our family has been spending a lot of time cozied up under blankets. Especially me, who can’t seem to rest enough these days! I consider myself a bit of a blanket connoisseur, and since I’ve been spending so much of my life snuggled under them recently, I…
Nothing says summer to me like finally being able to have dinner outside with our friends. We are gearing up for al fresco dining with @mackenziechilds pieces in their iconic Royal Check– the blue and white pattern couldn’t be more “me” and fits in perfectly with my summertime aesthetic. I especially love that each #mackenziechilds handcrafted piece has a unique signature of its own and no two pieces are identical. Don’t forget to use my exclusive code CARLYROYAL15 to save 15% off for the next 48 hours. Valid once per shopper. #MCPartner #RoyalCheckCollection
Move over coastal grandmother, it’s going to be a red hot summer for me ❤️💃🏻🔥 I am love-love-loving red lately and I am incorporating the hue more and more into my everyday outfits. It’s a little bolder than I typically go for and, even though I’m three months postpartum, I’m feelin’ it! 👉🏻 Leave a comment saying “red” and I’ll send you the links to my outfits featured in the Reel!
My little roar-bear and I made it through the fourth trimester together 🧸 These past twelve weeks have flown by. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that we only just met- I feel like I have known Rory my whole life.
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.
