I am unbelievably grateful for essential workers right now. Truly. Obviously, and of course, medical professionals. But also teachers who are now juggling virtual classes, grocery store workers who are now serving on the “front lines,” delivery people, waste collectors, etc. I, and so many others, am “safe at home” because of other people’s sacrifices….
I’m putting my foot down… I refuse to let summer end. I’m seriously trying to come up with ways to petition Mother Nature for an #endlesssummer. This summer has been one of my favorites since childhood and I really just want it to last forever. What better way than to check some things off of…
Okay… guys. Remain calm. The HUGE Lilly Pulitzer sale starts tomorrow morning at 8am. Really, the best deals on Lilly Pulitzer items– this is their once-a-year big blow out sale. The site almost always crashes and things sell out super fast. My tips for making the most of the sale: 1. Make an account today. Add…
My apartment is finally getting into order! Using inspiration and guidance from my Havenly designer, I found some ways to spruce up my space. I am not quite committed to spending a ton of money on furniture since my apartment has weird dimensions and I won’t be here super long term. But the space was really lacking…
SHH!!! I’m about to reveal one of my best kept secrets. OK.. Confession: I don’t keep it a secret it all! I tell everyone, so why not tell my blog friends, too! I’ve already proclaimed my obsession with bows and ribbon. “Where do I get my ribbon?” you may ask.. THE BEST WEBSITE IN THE…
The window on tartan is fairly short, and I try to make the most of it since it’s one of my favorite holiday prints. Although I tend to hold off on decorating for the holidays until the end of November, I will wear tartan all month long, ha! Sharing some cute tartan pieces that caught…
I had a pretty good reading month! I also read every single night before bed since January 1. I’ve been trying to read every night, even if it’s just a page. (I always end up reading more, but having no pressure beyond opening the book and reading one sentence definitely makes it an easy goal…
It’s that time in the summer when I start to panic that time is slipping through my fingers. June, to me, is all about slow, long summer days. Creeping up to the longest day of the year feels luxurious. Like we have all the time in the world for venturing the beach, eating dinner outside,…
I’m very much a “jeans” kind of girl. I know there are girls out there who avoid denim, but I could honestly live in a great pair of jeans for the rest of my life and be one happy lady. I was pretty content with my collection of jeans I had and wasn’t planning on…
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!
