The winner of my giveaway is ADELAIDE! How awesome is it that her name also happens to be the main character of my Confessions series! She had less than a 2% chance of winning, so I’m thinking it’s a good omen for things to come! CONGRATULATIONS! Thanks to EVERYBODY who blogged and tweeted about Team…
No real spring break because of crew practices. Sort of sad, but we have lots of fun! But I miss Florida. And I miss the hot sun. And spring break vacations with my family. The last spring break I went on (Jr. year of high school) we went to Seaside, FL. It’s a bit of…
J Crew versus American Eagle! AE has some surprisingly cute products at great prices!!! J Crew vs. American Eagle seersucker dresses (I love the back of the AE one) J Crew vs. American Eagle madras bathing suitsJ Crew vs. American Eagle bathing suit Happy Spring Break!!!
“My supporters, my supporters are you ready?”“READY!” This is the beginning part of one of the GAMES we play during a Grassroot Hoyas session. “My Supporters” helps the kids understand the importance of social support. The kids have to identify the people in their lives who can give support in tough times. Also, the game…
I should totally be writing my Middle East paper right now… but… this will just be a quick little post, I promise! Yours truly has been the subject of some, ummm how should I call it, negative publicity around school. I’m not hiding behind my computer. [It’s very vulgar and don’t wish to offend any…
1 in 20 DC adults is positive for HIV. I’m involved with The Grassroot Project which uses Division I student athletes as role models to teach at-risk DC youth ways to prevent contracting HIV/AIDS. The program is completely unique in that we use the universal love of SPORTS to teach the kids. The Team Up…
Catch up on Day 0 of COACP here! Dad is just unloading the last of my various boxes and duffels onto the cart we were given for move-in day. Every molecule in my body is filled with anxiety. Well, there are at least two filled with excitement. Those two excited molecules urge me out of…
As Katie mentioned in The Secret Life of a College Prepster, in addition to having school spirit and studying hard, part of being a good CP is getting involved! I’m very involved with a completely unique organization called The Grassroot Project. The Grassroot Project was started by Tyler Spencer after seeing a similar organization in…
Olivia T asked sent me a question asking me about preppy outfits. She asked: “i have a question… i’m a senior in high school and i’m getting ready to graduate and go to college, anyway…i have a wardrobe full of preppy clothes however i can never seem to put together a preppy outfit. can you…
When a stranger offers to take a photo of you and your boys and it ends up being a framer 🫶🏻🥹 Jack is at the perfect age for fun adventures like a trip to the farm (and not just any ole farm, @oldmcdonaldhasafarm!). 🌽 🐄 🐷 👩🏻🌾 We fed the cows, played with the kittens, said hello to bunnies, watched piggies race, saw one month old calves… so much fun for an almost three year old! (And Rory is more than happy to come along for the ride!)
The @ackreds x @tuckernuck collection is what Nantucket dreams are made of! My favorite #tuckernucking silhouette in iconic Nantucket Reds™️
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Reposting because my brother in law was right, this is the better photo and I want it on my grid!! Can we pretend like it’s the first time you’re seeing it 🙊
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The night this photo was taken was one of the most beautiful evenings– we had dinner with our friends outside at Millie’s. Taking turns bouncing Rory and keeping Jack on track to eat his dinner. I couldn’t tell you a single thing that was discussed between rushed bites and standing up and sitting back down only to stand back up again. (In my memory, I was just completely preoccupied with trying to keep Rory out of the sun.) When the final drop of our margaritas were sipped and the last chip with guacamole was consumed, we all got up to go catch the sunset on the beach– bedtimes be damned! As we were walking, my brother in law carrying Rory and Jack on Mike’s shoulders (I was trailing behind with my phone snapping pictures), a man walked by us and said “it may not seem like it, but these are the best days of your life.” He got choked up telling us about his children; I got choked up thinking about how lucky we are. The air was cool and the sun was painting the sky with cotton candy colors and I said to Mike, “I’m so overwhelmed all the time but it’s the best kind of overwhelm.” I feel like I’m drowning most days– there’s always more to do and less time to do it in– and I’m touched out and overstimulated and my brain is most definitely mush. And they’re still the very best days. 🫶🏻
I’m Carly! I have been creating content online for over fifteen years- I started my blog my freshman year of college and now I’m a 34 year old mom of two little boys.
Right now I am finding the sweet spot of mothering and working. I am creating a magical, simple childhood for my boys while still finding time to do things that fill my own cup like working out, reading, practicing photography, and needlepointing.
I feel best when I put on a cute outfit in the morning and a tiny bit of makeup and have my hair blown out… but I also want to be comfortable and I am embracing my wrinkles and I’m letting my hair go grey.
My dream is to own a bookstore (one day!!), I am a huge homebody (major JOMO), and I’d love for to follow along! 🫶🏻
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