I’ve rounded up some of my favorite picks from all the Black Friday sales. Makes it a little bit easier, you know? Plus, why in the world would anyone want to be part of the mall crowd today? No thank you! Tuckernuck // 15% off all orders with CYBER-15, 20% off orders over $200 with…
Picking out hostess gifts is easier said than done. The minute an invitation arrives, I start to wonder what’s appropriate for the event and what would be appreciated by the recipient. While flowers and wine are easy “go-tos,” I find that more often than not the flowers don’t look very fresh by the time I…
This is a little bit of a public service announcement over here… Monogrammed gifts have to be ordered quite early to allow for extra time for personalization! So definitely get your monogrammed gifts wishlisted and ordered soon! A lot of stores have specific sections within their website for personalized and monogrammed gifts. I’ve been super…
This was such a fun Christmas season. I know we’re a few weeks out, but I wanted to share some of the fun things I received and gave! As always, I tend to go overboard on gifts so I’m just sharing some of the highlights! I hope this post doesn’t come across as tacky or…
While I usually stick to registries for wedding gifts, sometimes you have to think a little more creatively. I think buying off a registry is the most polite thing to do because you know you’re getting the couple something that they need and/or want. Yes, it’s not the sexiest thing to buy a set of forks…
Surprise! Louisa is here today with a fun roundup of holiday cookies and gifts for foodies!! The Best Holiday Cookies & Gifts for Foodies Guest Post by Louisa from Living Lou I am in full-on holiday baking mode. Once December hits, I start thinking about all of the cookies I will make this season. For…
Remember when I bought yards and yards of holiday fabric dreaming of all the things I’d make? L O L. I have not had the time and when I have the time I don’t have the energy. This holiday season has drained me. (And it’s only December 2!) I haven’t even been able to make my…
Sharing some fun Christmas gifts for guys in your life! They can be notoriously difficult to shop for but most of these products are either things Mike owns/loves or things I’ve gifted in the past. They’ve all been a hit and I feel confident recommending them. Starting with these Peter Millar Button Downs! I can’t…
Graduation season is here, so I’m rounding up a few fun and practical graduation gifts for the grad in your life. My biggest tip to graduates and parents is to opt for the practical. It may not be as much fun, but it will help set you up for success in the future. When I…
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.
Somehow yesterday felt like a week, last month was last year, and last year was a decade ago… but then time is simultaneously going by so fast too. The past ten weeks have gone by in a blink! Everyone warns you it goes by fast and they’re not wrong…. The days are long but oh how I wish time would slow down a bit? Or that maybe I could bottle up a tiny bit of these precious boys at every stage so I could revisit them down the road 🤍
I have grown to LOVE baby wearing. Not only do I think it’s such a nice and cozy way to bond with baby, it’s also incredibly practical, especially when you have a toddler to keep up with too! The @wildbird aerial carrier was a treat for myself- and I’m so obsessed with it. 👶🏼 Leave a comment “wildbird” and I’ll DM you the color I have as well as my personal review of it (including some troubleshooting tips).
Some top level things I like;
- it’s easy to put on!
- it’s so, so comfortable (for me AND baby!)
- the little flap is seamless and provides extra support while baby naps and privacy when we need/want it
This affordable rechargeable LED lamp is cute and then made even cuter with this wicker lampshade! 💡✨ No cords needed- just charge and place wherever you want. (Will be extra perfect for dining outdoors this summer!) 💫 Comment “lamp” and I’ll send you links to the LED lamp ($38 for a pair!) and the lampshade (available in a few styles- including a darling blue).
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
