College Prepster Notes: I’ve been receiving lots of emails and questions about what to wear to interviews and recruiting events and other events that require business attire. I figured it was time to bring in an expert, someone who is well-versed, and could do a better job than me! Thanks Dara!!! ***** If you are anywhere near a college…
While there is no love interest in my life right now (but you can read about #boys here), I do like to plan little outfits for dates. Really, that’s at least half of the fun. Plus, who said dates had to be with boyfriends? I love going on little dates with my friends and even…
Spent the last week soaking up the last bit of October…. today starts the mad rush of the holiday season. It’s always fun, but also crazy. We’ve just had the most glorious fall weather this past week, even with a touch of spooky fog! Totally got me in the Halloween spirit. LAST WEEK’S WIN: It…
I couldn’t wait to show you these flats. Yesterday, I checked the mail and instead of the usual credit card offers and grocery store coupons, it was filled with holiday catalogs. Normally I’d say it was way too early for Christmas, but with all the craziness in the news right now, I’m kind of looking forward the holiday season and the sooner, the better.
Anway, one of the catalogs was Talbots and I spotted the cutest tartan flats:
I’m extra excited about today’s 1 Girl, 5 Outfits post because it’s by my new friend Elsa. We met a few months ago after I moved to the suburbs. We reached out to each other via DM (I’m not sure if I did it first or if she did) and then got together for a…
What a week! We had a few fun plans and also just a lot of family time– and great weather to enjoy! It was a little bit of a tease for what’s to come. Jack is as rambunctious as ever and Rory has been waking up a bit more as he grows and grows. I am…
My wardrobe has become very limited as of late. This is partly because not much fits me right now and partly because all I want to be is comfortable. Really leaning into “soft clothes” you know? Maybe it was escapism, but I got ahead of the game this year and put together three Christmas outfit…
September is flying by right now. It’s typically one of my favorite months of the year and this year has been no exception. The first half felt pretty crazy with travel and activities and getting organized for our back to school routine. Now we are settling in and it just feels so nice. I’m a routine…
I have been on a summer shoe kick lately and have added a few new pairs to my closet. With summer in full swing I wanted to pull together some of my favorites and share the best summer shoes to refresh your closet. Jack Rogers // Block Heel // Cognac Leather Slides // White Bamboo Heel…
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!
