We are back home and diving into our everyday routine. We had a blast on Nantucket and I could have easily stayed another two weeks. Our return to reality was fun though… I came home to a lot of updates on my office space, it’s hot hot hot, and our backyard hydrangeas popped while we…
The Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is one of the best times to invest in staples and items you’ve been lusting over but don’t want to pay full price. Over the years, I have purchased some of my favorite products from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale that I still wear and love. Although the sale exploded over the…
I know, I know…. Party favors for kids are controversial. Most of them are, quite frankly, junk. That said, I know I can be a little over the top as a mom– the past two years I’ve sent out valentines on Jack’s behalf to his cousins and the kids of our friends. It’s just too…
Back with another week of outfits. I will be brutally honest here and say…. I had all these plans to get dressed up and wear cute things here while on vacation on Nantucket and I really just ended up opting for comfort. It’s been hot, which isn’t out of the ordinary in July, but the…
This has been a very popular question lately, so I wanted to have a specific post dedicated towards what I’ve been dressing Jack in. These are what I consider our summer basics. We, of course, have other pieces here and there, but this largely his uniform. It makes life so much easier when I have…
I’ve been thinking so much about how half the year has already gone by. Without a doubt, this has been the year that has moved the fastest. I remember being in like elementary school and thinking a school year lasted forever and now…. I swear I blink and an entire week goes by and then another…
Just a few cute things that feel Nantucket-y to me! Obviously feeling very inspired by this beautiful, special island. I always love collecting product links and then sitting down to put together a collage. Sometimes it doesn’t come together as beautifully, but most of the time it naturally has the perfect vibe I was going…
Happy Friday! We are still in vacation mode over here enjoying our last bit of Nantucket! I just love it here and this year has been extra great because we our trip has overlapped with a bunch of our friends’ time here. The best part is that Jack has had a ton of toddler boys…
We’ve had a busy start to the summer! Nothing makes you appreciate “boring” like some real craziness. Last month I stocked up on some summer clothing basics for Jack and a few things for all the time we’re spending outside. Kid’s Navy Sneakers // These velcro sneakers are our go-to when playing at the park, and…
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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