Here are 10 things I LOVED during 2009 that I will continue to LOVE throughout 2010! 1) Hunter Wellington boots… I got them towards the end of ’09, but I’m already obsessed. I know I will continue to wear them for years to come. I’m not such a huge fan of weird colored ones though….
One year ago [from yesterday], I published my first post. I decided to make a blog one late night in my freshman dorm’s common room. I was super stressed out about final exams. I kept saying how I wanted to do something cool and different… I came up with the name first: College Prep. And…
My last final is tomorrow!!! I know, I know… SOOOO late. You have no idea how hard it is to focus when everyone (who isn’t stranded, of course) is home. Throw a day full of snow in the mix, and you have a very difficult study environment!!! I spent most of the Saturday working in…
Sorry for the lack of posts, I have been putting in some major hours in the library studying for finals and writing papers. I have two term papers (one of which I turned in on Monday, thank goodness) and three finals. Since I have an exam on the 21st, I still have just under a…
Boogie woogie woogie! My hair has been looking like this lately!!! The cold, dry weather is NOT helping my locks. I stopped straightening my hair (my split ends are thanking me) and leaving it curly, but I’m sill having an issue. I don’t have this problem in humid Florida… but I have the best trick…
I’m trying to get rid of my “crazies.” Trust me, there are plenty of them. I have HATED ketchup for as long as I can remember. I literally can’t touch a bottle. I use napkin holders to create a barrier between me and ketchup on other people’s plates. Looking at it gives me the chills…
How awesome are these new Jack Rogers shoes? I NEED them! Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!! -College Prepster
I found the picture of the missing fan club! (In reference to my post about missing The Stage) This is the fan club from my sophomore year!
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! 🫶🏻
🎞️ by @georgiemorley
