I love Mexican food. Recently I’ve been craving it too. I normally request to go out to a restaurant or order delivery for tacos, but I could just as easily satisfy my craving at home. I think I’m going to have to put those mushroom fajitas at the top of my list! Yum! 8 Mexican-Inspired…
I personally just wrote a list of things I want (errr, need) to do before the end of the year. Top of the list? Organize and stock our pantry. In my old apartment, I had so many great cabinets and storage space in the kitchen. This apartment’s kitchen is tiny yet surprisingly functional and all…
It’s raining again here in DC. Yuck. I had a mini debate this morning about whether to wear Wellies vs. Bean Boots. I chose my J. Crew Wellies, because I plan on wearing my Bean Boots to crew practice. I hate having to walk to class balancing my laptop, cellphone, tote bag, umbrella, etc. Speaking…
Is anyone else excited about cooking with fresher fruits and vegetables now that it’s spring? I can’t wait to find a local farmer’s market to pick up fresh ingredients for meals. Louisa’s recipes this week has my mouth watering– especially all the asparagus! 9 Recipes to Try This Spring Guest post by Louisa from Living…
My friend Melissa Smrekar has the most fun Christmas tree tradition of collecting ornaments that represent the year (called a “pledge class”). I’ll admit that I’m not the best Christmas ornament curator – our trees are definitely pretty, but less eclectic – but it’s still SO inspiring. After spending the weekend decking the halls with…
The temperatures are dropping more and more, and our family has been spending a lot of time cozied up under blankets. Especially me, who can’t seem to rest enough these days! I consider myself a bit of a blanket connoisseur, and since I’ve been spending so much of my life snuggled under them recently, I…
January isn’t typically a big shopping month for me. It’s cold outside, there are fewer places to go, and I usually end up wearing a lot of cozies. But one practical thing I will occasionally shop for during the winter lull is outerwear! Sometimes the best mood booster to get out of your winter blues…
Between moving, traveling, and the heat I haven’t had that much time (or desire) to cook in the kitchen. We’ve been doing a bunch of grilling outdoors (and by “we” I mostly mean Mike) and, honestly, eating out. Will definitely be keeping note of Louisa’s ideas for non-cook recipes– best of both worlds! 5 No-Cook Recipes…
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!
