Jaime from The Prepary has written another amazing post tackling a HUGE topic… resumes. With the new year here and February coming right up, I know there are some readers out there thinking of starting the search for a new job or starting the application process for an internship. (I do think it’s always valuable…
It’s official. Peonies are in season again. It’s the perfect weather for going to Central Park every week. And rooftops are the venues of choice. I have a lot to share on my blog, somehow I got behind this week, but you can always keep up with the highlights on Instagram and the funny behind…
As part of my 2013 goals, I broke down the year by month. I was really ready to get through February. I hardly made it out unscathed. (Ha.) But it’s a new month. (Thank goodness.) March is all about writing, which I’m both excited about and a little nervous. Writing, in my opinion, is literally…
Some exciting updates! In addition to the new domain and branding upgrade that happened last week, I added a new category so you can go back and look through my weekly outfit posts. Should make it easier to navigate if these are the posts you most look forward to– or just need some inspiration on…
This isn’t a full week of outfits. Honestly? I’ve not been in the mood really at all to put on real clothes– especially while I was taking a break from work, I was ALL about being cozy at home. The big outings of the day were mostly walking the dogs so I was either in lounge…
Yesterday, Soccer Mom and I went to my absolute favorite shops. Kate McKenzie is my NUMBER ONE favorite because it carries the absolute BEST brands: Lilly, Vineyard Vines, Lily Pad, Molly B, Just Madras, Lacoste, and more! The owner is just an absolute sweetheart. She always calls my mom or me to let me know…
I think I’m going to do my best to take most of next week off. I’ll likely be on Instagram (and maybe TikTok) still… but I’m hoping to have blog posts queued up so I can keep my laptop tucked away. We’re heading to Mike’s family’s lake house. (It’s so crazy but my grandpa grew…
Some of my most recent purchases from Amazon: ELECTRIC LIGHTER // I was sick of searching for matches in our house to light candles and the lighters we usually have on hand are just ugly (ha). I found this amazing rechargeable lighter in a pretty blue and it’s so cool. It is great for lighting…
I apparently got through a ton of books this month. Between vacation and reading books on my phone in the middle of the night while nursing, I’ve found myself in a really good reading groove. In fact, I can’t remember the last time I was this excited about reading. COME AS YOU ARE by Emily Nagoski…
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!
