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…
Every day, I feel like I get a little closer to figuring out who exactly I am. But the funny, and true, thing is that we are who we are! Already. It’s just a matter of figuring that out and peeling back those layers. Not being afraid to take chances, following your gut, and listening…
Maxie’s posts is spot on today. One of the hardest things that I had to figure out when I quit the rowing team in college was what my morning routine would be. For years I had been waking up extra early to rush to get to school (that 7:25am start always felt terrible) or rushing out…
I’ve been spending the past few days coming up with my mantra for 2016. I always try to keep a word or phrase that I can keep “in my back pocket” to carry me throughout the year. There’s still time to come up with yours… here’s Maxie’s tips for getting ready for the new year….
Potluck dinners always cause me stress because I never know what to bring! Louisa is here today with great suggestions. Definitely worth pinning for future reference!!! How to Be a Great Potluck Attendee Guest post by Louisa from Living Lou I’ve attended and hosted my fair share of potlucks; there’s nothing better than getting together…
Maxie and I are so on the same page. I try to soak up as much of the holiday spirit as possible because I know it’ll be over before we know it. I created my own December bucket list and Maxie has taken it one step further with this guest post! 25 Ways to Get…
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’m an introvert in that I need time to myself to reenergize and regroup. I can definitely turn it “on” when I’m with people, but end up feeling drained and downright exhausted when I finally find myself alone again. I love these tips from Maxie on how to squeeze in more “you” time! How to…
My iPhone has been having battery issues, but it’s had an interesting side effect on me. While I typically would be really annoyed, I’ve actually found myself changing the way I interact with my phone. I think twice before opening an app, sending a Snapchat, or aimlessly scrolling through Facebook. Now that I’m thinking about…
This and yap 🤍 Don’t forget to create holiday magic for yourself too! I can’t tell you how nice it was to do some gingerbread decorating without having to follow a three year old’s vision (or fight the sugar battle)! It’s fun to do it with kids, too, but sometimes you just need coffee, baked goods, and little bit of kid-free catch up time with your mom friends! Thank you for hosting @blueskyehouse!!
I wrote down a list of things I wanted to do for fun in 2024. I crossed off exactly zero of them (having a baby will do that to ya) and my only hope of accomplishing one would be to host a cookie exchange! I wanted to SO bad but I was also feeling exhausted after a long year (losing a dog, having a baby, running a business, etc.) and I didn’t know if I had hosting a party in me. I sent out the invitations and told myself I’d figure it out. There was no going back! It was SO FUN though and I will be doing this again. I feel like so much of the holidays as a mom is spent making the magic for kids. It’s Santa meet and greets, Christmas shopping, holiday pageants…. And then seeing Santa again (and again and again). THIS party was for us! 🥂
🎧 Five 5-Star Audiobooks I Listened to This Year ✨
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This year, I listened to some incredible audiobooks, but these five stood out as absolute favorites:
📚 A Tree Grows in Brooklyn by Betty Smith: A beautifully written coming-of-age classic. I didn’t want it to end and could absolutely see myself re-listening in a few years.
📚 None of This Is True by Lisa Jewell: A psychological thriller with unreliable narrators that kept me guessing the whole way through.
📚 Such a Bad Influence by Olivia Muenter: Part mystery, part family drama—flawed characters, a gripping storyline, and a chef’s kiss ending.
📚 All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker: A masterpiece of storytelling that starts as a serial killer mystery and evolves into something much bigger.
📚 Blue Sisters by Coco Mellors: A stunning exploration of sisterhood, grief, and imperfect people. The ending left me in tears (happy ones!).
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Holding on for dear life this December ❤️ I have had SO MANY conversations this week with my friends near and far and we are *all* struggling. I have to say, just knowing it’s not just me feeling the pressure of “end of year-holiday magic- cold/flu/stomach bug season-darkest days of the year,” has made it a little easier to handle. Don’t forget to take care of yourself, too 😮💨 (Telling myself this because I could use the reminder too!)
