Picking out gifts is one of my favorite things to do. I love to put a lot of thought into finding the perfect gift. (I’m pretty good at picking out perfect gifts for myself too haha just kidding!) I like to get stuff that I know the recipient will use. How many times have you…
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
Lately I’ve been letting my inner child take the lead and it’s been so healing. I signed up for tap dancing (yes, really!!!), started to play more games (like mahjong- in person and virtually too), and I’ve started baking for fun the way I used to with my mom. I used to embroider scraps of fabric while my sister played soccer, now it’s needlepoint during nap time and sewing whenever I feel inspired for a project that energizes me to stay up late into the night.
Adulthood comes with a lot of mental tabs open (anyone else?), but there’s something magical about chasing the things you loved before life got so full of responsibility.
So this is your permission slip: be a little frivolous, a little nostalgic, a little playful. Let that younger version of you come out and dance a bit. She might just know the way. 🙏🏻
GRWM while I chat about aging naturally, embracing low-maintenance skincare, and skipping the needles. Spoiler: the @omniluxled red light mask has been a game-changer for me. And in the spirit of upcoming Mother’s Day and treating ourselves with love... I’m SO excited to be giving away TWO Omnilux Contour Face masks!!! This is hands-down my favorite at-home skincare tool, and I can’t wait to gift one to you or a mom that you love. To enter: Follow @carly and @omniluxled, comment “MOM” below 👇 and I’ll DM you a link with how to enter! (You must submit your email + phone number via the landing page to be eligible to win! Two winners will be chosen on 4/27/25) 💌 BONUS: Everyone who enters will also get early access to Omnilux’s Mother’s Day sale!! Let’s celebrate moms, ourselves, and the beauty of getting older 🫶🏼💗 #ad
Here are some of the outfits I’ve worn recently as a mom of two young boys (Jack is 3.5 and Rory just turned one.) 👩🏻 🧥 👖 🥿 Lately, I’ve been leaning into outfit formulas that just work. I’m in a season of life where I need to be able to chase after my kids at the playground, get on the floor to build Magnatiles, and still feel like myself when I pass a mirror.
Comfort is non-negotiable... but so is feeling put together. I’m prioritizing jeans that actually fit and move with me, sweaters and tops that go with everything, and comfortable shoes so I can keep up with my boys.
For me, right now, it’s not about being trendy. It’s about feeling good, being present, and making life just a little bit easier.
If you’re in that same stage, juggling a million things and still wanting to look cute, this one’s for you. 🙌🏻 Swipe through for some of my go-to, real-life mom outfits that are comfy, practical, and pulled together... because we all deserve that! If you want links to specific things I’m wearing (like the investment coat I’ve worn for over 10 years, the ballet flats I swear by, or the jeans I rotate through the most), comment “WARDROBE STAPLES” below and I’ll send you my current wardrobe staples!
A wild Saturday night as a mom of two young boys with timestamps! I try to maximize the evenings. A little bit productive and a little bit for me! Tonight I folded laundry, cleaned the playroom, showered and blow dried my hair, prepped sourdough bread, needlepointed, and played some mahjong online!
I turned 35 last summer and, honestly, I’ve never felt more confident in my own skin... even without injectables! I love finding products that enhance my natural beauty without covering it up, and the new Just Enough Tinted Moisturizer from @jonesroadbeauty does exactly that. I used the shade “Ivory”! It’s lightweight, easy to apply (no mirror needed!), and gives me that effortless “your skin but better” look– perfect for busy mom life. 🙌🏻 #ad
Our town just got the sweetest, chicest little bakery! Sourdough everything with a side of immaculate vibes 🤍 🥐 ☕️ 🥖✨ Be back soon @thebakernj!
These April showers better result in the best May flowers we’ve ever seen… ☔️ 🌷 ☀️ in the meantime, comment “BUTTER” and l’ll DM you my outfit 🧈
I’ve been playing mahjong every week with some girlfriends and I brought some candy salad treats for everyone to take home. 🀄️ 🍬🩷 I definitely have a “mahj-or sweet tooth” 😉 (I live for a good pun!!!) I found these watercolor illustrations on @etsy by @lilas.hills and I will be personalizing everything with them from here on out!
