This post is sponsored by Shutterfly. I love giving personalized gifts, especially to family members. This post is in partnership with Shutterfly– a one-stop shop for customized and personalized gifts. I had too much fun creating all these gifts and I can’t wait to wrap each one up and give to the various recipients. You really could…
Ooooookay. I guess it’s time to bite the bullet here. It doesn’t quite feel like Christmastime to me, but with red cups and decorations popping up already, I’m at the very least feeling the holiday spirit. (Don’t worry Thanksgiving, I haven’t forgotten about you!) I’m kicking off holiday gift guides with the hardest people to…
Father’s Day is June 19th! I’m not sure what it is about picking out gifts for guys, but it always seems to be a little more difficult than shopping for the ladies in my life. Nonetheless, I’ve rounded up some great options that are dad-approved, so whoever you’re shopping for this year, hopefully, there’s a…
I’m excited for the holiday season and to kick off my 2022 gift guide series today! I thought it would be fun to start by highlighting the top gifts from 2021 to gift for 2022. I’m always curious about what gifts were most purchased the year prior, and it can be helpful to see what…
Today is the day to start doing your holiday shopping! It seems like there’s a deal for nearly everything and everyone who’s on your list. I find that it can get super overwhelming so I’m rounding up my favorite stores (and the most popular ones from the blog) here so that the best of the best…
A couple of weeks ago, I hosted a big giveaway. One of the prizes was for a shopping spree with Pea Pod Paper & Gifts. Because of the great feedback Pea Pod received, the online store is now a sponsor of College Prep. The store is just brimming with great products and brands. It’s a…
Pea Pod Paper and Gifts and I are teaming up for our favorite kind of giveaway: monograms. I know. Who doesn’t love it?! Not to mention, the perfect pink and navy color combination! Monogrammed Earrings // Monogrammed Bangle // Monogrammed Coffee Mug I mean, it’s a monogram lovers dream. I’m especially obsessed with the coffee…
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I cannot believe how fast this past year has gone. I graduated almost a year ago and I’m more than a little dumbfounded. Seriously, where did time go? I’m going to do a longer reflection closer to the one-year mark of my actual graduation, but I knew I had to put together a quick gift…
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.
