From time to time, I find myself seriously lacking inspiration. When I force myself to think, it’s seriously as if all thoughts magically disappear from my head. There are times when I have so many thoughts rushing through my brain that I can hardly keep up… and then there are times when I’m desperate for a…
My reading progress has slowed… again. But, the good news is that I’ve been writing a lot more!!! I’ve been tracking my books read for the year on Goodreads and watching my “pace” fall more and more behind my goal is seriously distracting me. I’ve decided that I am going to enjoy reading… and read…
This is a post about one of College Prep’s sponsors this month: Allatia Jane! “Allatia Jane is a new, fun and innovative e-commerce boutique. Our goal is to bring our customers an innovative way to shop by providing new products that are multi-functional, great for gift giving or you just simply want to own. Each…
It’s officially boot season here. And I am so excited! I just think boots look super cute with tons of different outfits. But, they’re also one of my favorite things to wear because… I always wear crazy socks underneath. Always. It’s kind of like how tech venture capitalists wear funny socks. I only like to wear…
Have you seen the new J. Crew Factory Store? I think it was supposed to be some huge overhaul. But, while it is on it’s own now, it’s still pretty much the same products and prices. The outerwear section has definitely been my favorite to browse. I feel like it became winter practically overnight here…
This week’s giveaway is with College Prep sponsor Pea Pod Paper & Gifts!! I’m super excited for this one because it includes one of my ultimate favorite stationery brands: Boatman Geller! This giveaway is for one customized Boatman Geller cell phone case! Don’t have an iPhone? No worries; the cases come in a different models….
I think one of the things that I always forget is just how capable I am. And I have a feeling that most people feel the same way from time to time. I tend to get really overwhelmed by certain tasks, but then (by what seems like a miracle), I get through it. The first time…
One of the questions I get asked most frequently is, “Why do you blog?” I think it’s one of those questions where the answer could be at least the length of a book… if not more. There are so many aspects of blogging that I absolutely enjoy. (I’m not sure how I could spend the time…
In case you were wondering why I am so thrilled to work at The Levo League (or just want to know a little bit more about the company)…. you must read this article!
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!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
