I drove to visit my friend in Rhode Island the weekend before Christmas. Driving long distances is new to me– I only drove my first long distance trip in October! The drive to my friends is right around three hours, which is really not that bad at all. The only issue is that listening to…
These posts are always something I look forward to writing at the end of the year. It seems like every year gets a little bit better than the last. 2015 was so good though, I’m not quite sure how 2016 could possibly top it! This is all to say that 2015 has been a fantastic year. I…
These monthly bucket lists are really becoming one of my favorite things. I try not to put too much pressure on myself to complete them all, but they are nice to use as a guideline for a fun and productive month. I always feel like time flies by and things I want to do pass…
This was a week of HIGHS and LOWS. I’d honestly prefer to just coast right down the middle of life, but sheesh, it was a trying week. Thankfully I ended the week with the highs and I think it’s safe to say that it sort of made those lows worth it. I’ll do a longer…
What a wonderful trip to Tampa! I try to get down there as much as I can and this trip was extra special since it overlapped with our family friend’s trip. The only downside was that the weather was a little iffy (rainy and then cold) almost the whole time. It truly didn’t feel like…
I’m taking a break from the crazy city and hanging out with some friends in Rhode Island. I stayed up extra late every day this work so I could take a break this weekend in terms of “work.” All I can say is…. SO WORTH IT!! Hanukkah begins tonight and I’ve already broken into a few…
There’s a lot to celebrate today and this might be another thing to add to your list. This is a huge giveaway. I mean….. really, really, really big. Lemon &Line makes nautical inspired bracelets out of Rhode Island. This giveaway has THREE separate ways to win, which means THREE winners. Each winner will receive a $150 credit to…
I love hats. Like, love them. A) They keep the sun off my face and I’m really trying to protect my skin from sun damage. B) It’s a great way to cover up slightly dirty hair or tame wild salty and windblown hair. C) I have a big forehead and never mind covering up a…
I’m hoping this title is read like an update on the pups and not about a date with pups. (Although, Ham has been flirting with a three pound Yorkie that lives in our building…)
It’s been six months with having two dogs on my own, and I feel like I’m finally in a good routine with them. It’s so hard, and I often feel outnumbered, but it’s not like they’re kids. It also helps that Hamilton is one and a half years now. The extra “half” makes ALL the difference. That dog has five times the energy Teddy does… phew!
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.
