When I think back to what I had in my college dorm room food wise, it was pretty much Swedish fish, popcorn, almonds, and the occasional granola bar. I was really lazy when it came to cooking and let myself live off the dining hall’s selection instead of trying to make anything on my own….
Don’t mind me, I’m over here still enjoying summer. (Labor Day is next week people and fall doesn’t “officially” start for a few weeks, so… just leaving that here.) We’re in Bonaire for this scuba trip. The Bonaire part has been great; I’m still on the fence about the scuba part… yikes. I think my favorite…
Whenever a big life decision has to be made, there’s always the worry of “is this the right choice?!” At least for me, I find myself going back and forth, on the fence, and off the fence. I dream up beautiful best case scenarios and construct miserable worst case scenarios, unsure of how the dice…
If there is one soapbox that I have been standing on over the past year, it’s how a menstrual cup has made my life so. much. easier. You may remember last summer I switched from tampons to a menstrual cup. It was still fairly new to me, but since I’ve been using it for a…
I’m still good friends with my first blog manager. Actually, I’m kind of obsessed with her. She’s the epitome of chic and has the cutest kids in the entire world. (This is her daughter’s first birthday party. #goals.) Even though we don’t work together anymore, Alatheia played a crucial part in my blogging career. She was…
Apparently it’s wedding week here on the blog. I promise I’ll return to normally scheduled content! I just want to share some of the fun that happened with the wedding before the “magic” feeling wears off. (How long does this post-wedding high last because it is blissful???) Plus I do love that my blog serves as…
J. Crew just launched a new line of sneakers and omg they are cute. I actually bought them and before the pair I bought arrived, J. Crew had sent me a pair as a surprise. Made my whole day! I live in white sneakers all summer long so I was excited to try this new pair. (My Supergas…
I’m going to do a separate post for Black Friday. Although, don’t you feel like all the sales have kind of already started? It’s now called “Cyber Week,” apparently. Crazy! I will say though that I think this year the sales are better than ever, but I didn’t want to skip over my “On My…
Whew it was a hot week here! Nothing crazy to report one way or another… just like a nice summer week at home! We have a nice looking weekend ahead. A friend is coming into town with her little guy and we are hoping for good pond weather. Honestly can’t wait. Here’s what’s been on…
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.
