I love my designer bags, but most of my collection is made up of more affordable pieces. Though I believe mine have been 100% worth the investment, they’re definitely more of a luxury than a necessity– despite what TikTok might tell you! I don’t need any more handbags (especially since I have the boys with…
Rabbit, rabbit! This is an (almost) week of outfits. I was pretty casual on Sunday and Monday so I didn’t bother snapping pictures of what I was wearing. LAST WEEK’S WIN: We went down the shore for a quick weekend away with our friends and their boys. It was such a huge success. Rory dropped…
This post has been a long time coming! MY DREAM OFFICE! While this originally was just going to be photos of my space and sharing where things are from, I actually wanted to do a little bit of an explanation of my office because I get a lot of questions about it! When Mike and…
I have found so many cute things for the boys! Rory can wear some of Jack’s hand-me-downs but since they’re two and a half years apart, they are not completely lined up for seasons so I still have to make sure I have enough seasonally appropriate clothing for him. And Jack is growing like an…
Wooooow. I feel like we survived winter. Spring is here. After truly a rough start to 2025, I’m considering April 1 a fresh start. (That’s no joke 😉.) A fresh quarter, a new month. I sat down and wrote down business goals for the rest of the year– something I hadn’t had a chance to do…
After months of bundling up, I’m ready for little a closet refresh! When it comes to workwear, I love pieces you can mix and match for put-together outfits that make you feel good without overcomplicating things and these are a few of the things catching my eye! Grosgrain Lady Jacket // Navy Kickout Sweater Pant //…
I have been seeing beautiful, colorful Sakara meals all over my Instagram feed for months and even receiving snail mail promos through my mail slot! Sakara, a plant-based meal subscription service, asked if I wanted to try the meal service and I jumped at the opportunity. I was very skeptical and very curious about the…
A totally fun week for me and even more fun coming up! LAST WEEK’S WIN: My mom was here and we had a great time! It was really nice to just live our everyday life and have her here for the mundane stuff. A lot of times, they visit for something in particular and when we…
Lately, I’ve been loving mixing up my jewelry on an everyday basis. I love the way jewelry looks on, obviously, but until recently it just wasn’t part of my morning routine. I tend to wear the same things all the time, sleeping in pieces so I wasn’t in the habit of switching things up. Now…
Lately I’ve been letting my inner child take the lead and it’s been so healing. I signed up for tap dancing (yes, really!!!), started to play more games (like mahjong- in person and virtually too), and I’ve started baking for fun the way I used to with my mom. I used to embroider scraps of fabric while my sister played soccer, now it’s needlepoint during nap time and sewing whenever I feel inspired for a project that energizes me to stay up late into the night.
Adulthood comes with a lot of mental tabs open (anyone else?), but there’s something magical about chasing the things you loved before life got so full of responsibility.
So this is your permission slip: be a little frivolous, a little nostalgic, a little playful. Let that younger version of you come out and dance a bit. She might just know the way. 🙏🏻
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Here are some of the outfits I’ve worn recently as a mom of two young boys (Jack is 3.5 and Rory just turned one.) 👩🏻 🧥 👖 🥿 Lately, I’ve been leaning into outfit formulas that just work. I’m in a season of life where I need to be able to chase after my kids at the playground, get on the floor to build Magnatiles, and still feel like myself when I pass a mirror.
Comfort is non-negotiable... but so is feeling put together. I’m prioritizing jeans that actually fit and move with me, sweaters and tops that go with everything, and comfortable shoes so I can keep up with my boys.
For me, right now, it’s not about being trendy. It’s about feeling good, being present, and making life just a little bit easier.
If you’re in that same stage, juggling a million things and still wanting to look cute, this one’s for you. 🙌🏻 Swipe through for some of my go-to, real-life mom outfits that are comfy, practical, and pulled together... because we all deserve that! If you want links to specific things I’m wearing (like the investment coat I’ve worn for over 10 years, the ballet flats I swear by, or the jeans I rotate through the most), comment “WARDROBE STAPLES” below and I’ll send you my current wardrobe staples!
A wild Saturday night as a mom of two young boys with timestamps! I try to maximize the evenings. A little bit productive and a little bit for me! Tonight I folded laundry, cleaned the playroom, showered and blow dried my hair, prepped sourdough bread, needlepointed, and played some mahjong online!
I turned 35 last summer and, honestly, I’ve never felt more confident in my own skin... even without injectables! I love finding products that enhance my natural beauty without covering it up, and the new Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer from @jonesroadbeauty does exactly that. I used the shade “Ivory”! It’s lightweight, easy to apply (no mirror needed!), and gives me that effortless “your skin but better” look– perfect for busy mom life. 🙌🏻 #ad
Our town just got the sweetest, chicest little bakery! Sourdough everything with a side of immaculate vibes 🤍 🥐 ☕️ 🥖✨ Be back soon @thebakernj!
These April showers better result in the best May flowers we’ve ever seen… ☔️ 🌷 ☀️ in the meantime, comment “BUTTER” and l’ll DM you my outfit 🧈
I’ve been playing mahjong every week with some girlfriends and I brought some candy salad treats for everyone to take home. 🀄️ 🍬🩷 I definitely have a “mahj-or sweet tooth” 😉 (I live for a good pun!!!) I found these watercolor illustrations on @etsy by @lilas.hills and I will be personalizing everything with them from here on out!
