Who doesn’t love snacking on chips? They’re one of my guilty pleasures. Honestly, I try not to keep them in the house because I can easily eat an entire bag in one sitting. I picked up a bag of chips on a whim because I totally got sucked into #marketing. I don’t even care. The…
I’m actually leaving for Tampa on Sunday (with Teddy in tow) for a long week in the sunshine state. My family has a super laid back Thanksgiving typically– although this year my mom and I have been scheming to take the decor up a notch. (Really excited about this!) If you’re looking for some Thanksgiving…
I put together five things that are my “currently loving” list. It changes from time to time as I go through different phases, but this is what I LOVE right now. (1) Lennon & Maisy | Their video is going viral right now. And I’m totally on the bandwagon. While the “Call Your Girlfriend” cover is…
Louisa read my mind with her guest post today… Baking holiday cookies is on my list of things I want to do! I love that cookies are a universally loved gift! They are thoughtful and personal… and even fun to make (if you don’t less the stress of the holidays get to you!). 4 Tips…
This didn’t make my post about my goals for the year but I thought about it and realized I should have. I considered it one of my personal goals and wasn’t sure I wanted to publicly share it. Part of this was that I was afraid you might think it was a dumb goal… and the…
I was cracking up when Louisa sent me the draft for this because I had to look up when the Super Bowl actually is. I knew it was sort of coming up because I’ve seen the store displays and an increase in football related Facebook posts, but as far as the actual date? Clueless. We…
Louisa is sharing some great gluten-free recipe ideas here today. I personally am not gluten-free, but I do have friends who avoid gluten for various health reasons. I will be keeping this post and these recipes on hand in case I ever host someone for a dinner who has an allergy! Now that I think…
I’m in Chicago right now and having the best time. I’m just spending time with friends but also squeezing in a few touristy things. I just love this city so much! (It also doesn’t hurt that it’s basically perfect weather right now.) I’ll be sharing more about my trip to come, but in the meantime, a…
We’re officially in Ireland! (Hopefully… I’m pre-writing this so this is assuming we’ve had no hiccups in our trip. You can follow along on Snapchat: collegeprepster and Instagram.) Before I flip into what’s been on my radar, I wanted to share this quick “recipe” because I’ve received a few requests for it. Honestly, it’s not a…
Nothing says summer to me like finally being able to have dinner outside with our friends. We are gearing up for al fresco dining with @mackenziechilds pieces in their iconic Royal Check– the blue and white pattern couldn’t be more “me” and fits in perfectly with my summertime aesthetic. I especially love that each #mackenziechilds handcrafted piece has a unique signature of its own and no two pieces are identical. Don’t forget to use my exclusive code CARLYROYAL15 to save 15% off for the next 48 hours. Valid once per shopper. #MCPartner #RoyalCheckCollection
Move over coastal grandmother, it’s going to be a red hot summer for me ❤️💃🏻🔥 I am love-love-loving red lately and I am incorporating the hue more and more into my everyday outfits. It’s a little bolder than I typically go for and, even though I’m three months postpartum, I’m feelin’ it! 👉🏻 Leave a comment saying “red” and I’ll send you the links to my outfits featured in the Reel!
My little roar-bear and I made it through the fourth trimester together 🧸 These past twelve weeks have flown by. I can’t wrap my head around the fact that we only just met- I feel like I have known Rory my whole life.
I have been calling myself a Chill Mom™️ since having Jack and now I’m realizing that I’m even chiller with Rory. (Like is birth order really less about sibling order and more about the version of mom you’re born to?) I’ve been just rolling with Rory’s infancy and I’m so much happier. Maybe it’s just that I’m more tired with a toddler too, or know that it’s going to go by so fast, or just have more confidence… probably a combination. I feel less obsessive and less stressed out by the details. I’m “making it” without having to fake it. As an example, today I noticed I hadn’t tracked a single nap- just watching sleepy cues and trying to get to a “good enough” pattern as Rory’s naps consolidate. Is he following a ~perfect~ nap schedule? No. Are we thriving? Frankly, yes!
(If you want to read my original Chill Mom post, comment “chill mom” and l’ll send it to you via DM!)
We came, we saw elephants, we ate ice cream 🐘🦒🦓 @ashleybrooke and I always talk about how we became FAST friends. Somehow we have been right there with each other during some of life’s worst moments… so it’s extra sweet that we now get to celebrate the good ones! Watching our boys play together, a little baby in a stroller, and another baby on the way… it’s everything we dreamed of.
