I cannot believe Christmas is next Sunday! If you still have some last minute shopping to do, don’t worry, I’ve been there! There are still plenty of items you can order that will arrive in time for the weekend. These are my favorite last minute gift ideas. If you’re stuck on what to get, I…
Here’s what we’ve been up to for the past two weeks according to my camera roll! Jack met Santa! Our pond club hosted Madison Santa– he is the best in the biz and I can’t be convinced otherwise! Jack was freaked out at first and then quickly warmed up the big guy!! By the end…
Okay. I felt crazy for putting up our Christmas tree before December started and now I’m so glad I did because… December is flying by?! I can’t be the only one experiencing whiplash over how quickly time is moving. Absolutely wild. Christmas is next Sunday? How did this happen! Such a crazy and fun Christmas display…
Christmas will be here before we know it! Of all the things, stocking stuffers are some of my favorites to give and so much fun to open. I know a bunch of families have different traditions when it comes to stockings. Growing up, we’d hang the stockings at night and then in the morning, my…
My chill mom philosophy started as a joke and then became a real strategy for how I handle the never-ending stresses of motherhood. “I’m not a regular mom, I’m a chill mom!” I must have said this 4,000 times while I was pregnant. The reality is that I couldn’t be farther from “chill.” Generally speaking,…
I genuinely cannot believe another week has passed. I feel like December is going by way too fast…. Christmas will be here before we know it! I’m going to be taking a two week break starting December 21st so really cramming things in between now and then so I can fully step back. What a…
This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. I’ve had so much fun partnering with Shutterfly this year. Shutterfly is a one stop shop for all things personalized and there has never been a better time to make a purchase! I rounded up some of my favorite items from Shutterfly. I have to admit that it was…
The holiday season is flying by so fast! I can’t believe Christmas is a little over two weeks away. I’m trying to soak up as many holiday festivities with Jack as possible, and I still need to wrap up a few decorating tasks and finish Christmas shopping. I have a couple of holiday occasions on…
It should come as no surprise that I love a good hair accessory. I really like how my hair looks down, but the reality of wearing it down can drive me crazy. Too humid? Frizz. Too dry? Static. Curls falling out, hair wash schedule, etc. I also just sometimes want it out of my face…
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using:
– Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items
– Google docs for writing/brainstorming
– Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...)
– Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs
– Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines
– Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
