There’s a small chance I’m only obsessed with trousers right now because I can’t wear them at the moment…. but, um, I’m so looking forward to wearing real pants soon. I’m such a creature of comfort, especially when it comes to fashion, and I just love a good pair of jeans. Jeans and a sweater, and…
It’s time for another “ten things” post. I stole this idea from my friend Kelly– but it’s basically just an old school blog post where I share the first ten things that come to mind… Ready, set, go! ONE // Postpartum Goals Before I had Jack, I sat down and came up with a couple of…
I’m coming you today with some questions! I also think it’ll mean the comment section is fun and (hopefully) filled with good recommendations that we can all learn from! OVER EAR HEADPHONES I’m on the hunt for a pair of over the ear headphones. I originally thought I wanted the AirPods Max, but heard mixed…
Here’s what we’ve been up to according to my camera roll over the past two weeks…. Jack got a Duplo set from my parents for Christmas this year and it’s been really fun to get into LEGO with him. I wouldn’t say it’s something we’re capable of playing with for hours, but as far as…
This week felt like a proper winter week. It was grey, it was freezing, and we got SNOW. Our town had a snow day on Tuesday and we fully embraced the day. Maybe it’s the mom-guilt of knowing I’m not going to be able to give Jack my undivided attention in a few weeks, but I…
If I’m being honest, all I really want to wear right now is leggings and loungewear! Being in my third trimester this winter has presented another set of hurdles with getting dressed for the cold. I’ve been feeling less inspired with my outfits and have naturally leaned towards wearing more cozy winter outfits I already…
While Valentine’s Day isn’t necessarily top of mind personally, brands haven’t skipped a beat. After having so much fun putting together my holiday gift guides, it was fun to dive back in with some Valentine’s Day gift ideas. And ICYMI, I also rounded up my favorite Valentine’s Day pajamas last week! Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas…
This pregnancy has been completely different than my first for a number of reasons… including, my wardrobe options. It’s been the complete opposite of my first and, honestly, I think harder. My first pregnancy, I was in the first trimester during the winter, second trimester during the spring, and then my final trimester during the…
I normally do this post as my first post back from the year! It’s actually pretty on brand for my year that it’s a little late. I didn’t want to skip it though as I love reflecting back on these posts throughout the year to see how I’m doing. Let’s start with a reflection on…
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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