We had a good week here. Playdates, mini roadtrips, holiday festivities. Sometimes I crave a slower life, but I’m really grateful for all the fun we’re having. Most importantly Jack is genuinely having fun and really that’s all I care about right now. Doen top + pants (c/o) Here’s what has been on my radar:…
Since books are my love language, I wanted to round up some crowd-pleasing gifts for book lovers. Truthfully, I’d like one of everything for myself on this list! You can give one or two things on their own or an item with a book you think they’ll like. I love giving books for all sorts…
I have a good amount of nostalgia for very specific things. (My sister and I are constantly sending each other links, TikToks, songs, etc. that trigger memories!) I just love that feeling of seeing something that brings you right back to feel-good moments! At the beginning of the month, I brought out my holiday mugs…
I’m so sorry for the lack of post yesterday. We were having such a great Sunday that I just didn’t get it done. But we’re back to our regularly scheduled programming 😉 LAST WEEK’S WIN: We had the best time with our neighbors this weekend. (Hence the no blog post yesterday! Too much fun!) I…
Today I’m rounding up a few fun gifts for dog owners and furry friends to get your gears turning! As a dog mom, I like to get Teddy and Hamilton some fun treats around the holidays and wanted to share some gift ideas, whether you’re a pup parent like me or more “pup-adjacent.” I don’t…
It’s been a fun few weeks around here and we have a lot of catching up to do! Sarah O Jewelry sent me the nicest holiday gift. An extra dainty pave bar bracelet. I love that it’s an everyday bracelet but still feels fancy. Not too flashy. This boy. He’s 15 months old and just…
I started the week feeling a little overwhelmed– nothing crazy, just the usual holiday hustle and bustle. I have been a little bah humbug about the holidays. Last year, I think I was really going through it postpartum-wise (I was dealing with “stuff,” Jack was in a difficult transition, I was just in a bad…
Sharing some inexpensive Christmas presents under $20 for this year that are perfect little gifts for friends and coworkers or could also go in stockings. I love gifting practical items they’ll use and enjoy in the long-term, like a favorite face wash, a new Yeti tumbler, and cozy socks. But of course, you can’t go…
This was my lightest reading month of the year (I think), but it’s mainly because two of the books took me a while to get through! MEREDITH ALONE by Claire Alexander 4/5 Stars If you read and loved Eleanor Oliphant Is Completely Fine, you will like the vibes of this book. But if you read Eleanor Oliphant and…
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 😛
