I remember way back in middle school, Juicy tubes were the in thing. If your lips didn’t have at least a half inch of the gloss, you were just not cool. I could not stand having that goo slathered on… My hair would get stuck every two minutes and I hated the fake taste of…
I’m adding a new segment to my blog’s repertoire called The Secret Life of a College Prepster. There are many, many other college students out there writing blogs and I thought it would be interesting to introduce them to y’all (in case you didn’t already know them). Unlike my Confessions of a College Prepster posts,…
I saw an ad recently for a new line of Lands’ End clothing called Canvas. Let me tell you, whoever came up with the new line is a GENIUS. Literally. My memories of Lands’ End are limited to snow suits in elementary school when we used to live in Massachusetts. Looking through the catalogs gives…
In light of my new feature, Confessions of a College Prepster, I’ve decided to confess a few things to y’all. It’s really easy to get wrapped up in the hectic nature of school. Sometimes I forget to take a step back and realize just how lucky I am to have the opportunity to study at…
First, I want to thank everybody for their wonderful comments regarding my new design. I really can’t tell you just how much I appreciate the feedback. I’d also like to thank Emily June. I’m so grateful that I got to work with her…I have been opening up my blog just to stare at it! Second,…
Please note, this is the FIRST installment of a fictional series I will be including on my blog weekly! Comments and feedback are encouraged! The moving boxes have all been packed. Packed is definitely the way I would describe the cardboard cubes at this point. Dad is only allowing me to pack six boxes, in…
What do y’all think? I contacted Emily June to help me revamp my blog, and I am so so so happy that I did! She was an absolute doll to work with and incredibly talented! If you’re looking to change up your blog, here are some tips: Go into it with a plan, but be…
I am putting the college in the College Prep this weekend. Hard core. This is my list of midterms. I basically just wrote down exactly what I needed to do to study for each test.All my regular homework due this week on top of my midterms. I’m a huge fan of getting an entire week…
My mom read an article in a magazine this summer saying to ditch the watch if you wanted to seem younger. Well, that is most certainly NOT the case. Watches are way way way in. I stole this picture from a friend from high school. I’m obsessed with their watches! And how cute do they…
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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