Who doesn’t love snacking on chips? They’re one of my guilty pleasures. Honestly, I try not to keep them in the house because I can easily eat an entire bag in one sitting. I picked up a bag of chips on a whim because I totally got sucked into #marketing. I don’t even care. The…
Before every class party (and we found excuses for chips and cupcakes every week it felt like), my fourth grade teacher would divide the chalkboard with a thick piece of chalk, right down the middle. On the left side she’d write “SWEET” and on the right she’d right “SALTY.” Everyone had to volunteer, one by…
Louisa read my mind with her guest post today… Baking holiday cookies is on my list of things I want to do! I love that cookies are a universally loved gift! They are thoughtful and personal… and even fun to make (if you don’t less the stress of the holidays get to you!). 4 Tips…
I posted about making sugar cookies on Instagram and received a number of emails (and comments) asking for the recipe. I figured I should share it here! (I love hearing how much everyone loved my our family favorite chocolate chip cookie recipe.) The recipe is from my mom’s best friend from college’s mom’s recipe. My…
One of the best/worst things about working from home is the snacking. I say best because at my old job there was constant temptations. It seemed like there were birthday cupcakes three times a week and treats for every occasion you can think of. Now at home, I can only snack on whatever we have in…
I was cracking up when Louisa sent me the draft for this because I had to look up when the Super Bowl actually is. I knew it was sort of coming up because I’ve seen the store displays and an increase in football related Facebook posts, but as far as the actual date? Clueless. We…
I’ve been on a year long quest to drink more water. It’s actually been just over a year and I truly believe I have cracked the code. Since I made the decision to start to drink more water, it’s been a little bit of a challenge. Apparently deciding to do something (duh) isn’t the only…
I did something the other week that I though I’d never do. I swapped out spaghetti for roasted squash… and liked it. It was such an easy substitution and tasted amazing. It wasn’t pasta, but it wasn’t too far off. It actually made me think that I could do more little changes like this… And…
I’ve been dying to take a cooking class forever. Now that I’m cooking a lot at home– and loving it– my desire to attend one was even higher! Garrett was working on Valentine’s Day night and I was trying to think of something fun and creative to do. A cooking class had been on our…
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.
