Here’s everything I read last month! I definitely leaned towards light summer reading for July. This was a mixed bag– some duds and some real gems. MUSICAL CHAIRS by Amy Poeppel 3.5/5 Stars This was kind of a neutral read for me, but I think I am in the minority here. This read a lot…
Mike and I have been thoroughly enjoying our vacation this week! It’s also so crazy to think it’s already July– this year has absolutely flown by and with my due date fast approaching, I’m sure it’s only going to speed along even more. (If baby comes early he could be a July little guy!) ON…
When we bought our house, one of the things Mike and I were most excited for was hosting friends and family. And though our backyard is certainly a work in progress, that doesn’t stop us from outdoor entertaining once the weather warms up! I’m already looking forward to all the late summer nights headed our…
What a fun week!!! Truly gorgeous weather and Mike’s friend came and visited for a few days, so that was great, too. LAST WEEK’S WIN: Mike and I squeezed in a couple of date nights together. Jack is there too and for the most part sleeps through dinner, but it’s just been so nice to…
I take sun protection very seriously– my skin is pretty sensitive, especially being as pale as I am. With wider brims, sunhats offer top notch coverage while adding that “finishing touch” to your summer outfits. Over the years I’ve developed quite a collection, including my beloved Peter Beaton straw hat. While rounding up the best…
The holiday weekend was perfect! I went down to Avalon, NJ for the first time and totally loved it. We had more good beach weather than I was expecting to have so that was a nice bonus. I pretty much had a coverup on + a towel draped over my legs the entire time (hi, I’m…
Here’s what we were up to on Nantucket! I had the hardest time narrowing this down, so I’m sharing some of my random but favorite snaps. The best view in my opinion! There’s just nothing better than arriving to the house after a long journey and knowing you have a whole vacation ahead of you….
This week nearly did me in! We had a great weekend down the shore, but it’s just so much more exhausting as a mom. I would love to sit on the beach with a book…. but motherhood has different plans! Like a lot of the country, we also had a heat wave hit us and,…
Seeing pictures from friends’ vacations has me counting down the days to our annual Nantucket trip!! Jack has been loving the water lately and I’m looking forward to introducing Rory to our happy place. This is also the time of year my daydreaming of a second home on Nantucket goes into overdrive…. Decorating with a…
… 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 😛
#AveenoPartner If your little one has eczema prone skin, try switching to @aveenous’s Baby Daily Care Wash during bath time to cleanse without drying out their skin. We also use Aveeno Baby Eczema Therapy Nighttime Moisturizing Body Balm before bed to intensely moisturize and help protect Rory’s skin from moisture loss! Not only does his skin feel and look healthier, he’s so much more comfortable too! You can buy both of these products today on Amazon!
With @marthastewart48’s @netflix documentary releasing today, I invited some friends (👋🏻 @samanthavarvel and @shihstitches) over to my studio to peruse my new-to-me collection of @marthastewart Living magazines. I grew up with a “Martha Stewart Mom” and read her magazines every month alongside her. They have brought back so many memories, and they are serving up new inspiration now! I used to want to be a magazine editor, I’m sure influenced by magazines like Martha Stewart Living, and now that I’ve had a chance to revisit them, it’s not a crazy surprise I ended up as a blogger-turned-influencer. I’ve always loved this, and it’s a good thing. 🫶🏻
