The other day, my Grandma emailed me a picture of herself from when she was younger. First, let me tell you that she is extremely technologically advanced for any generation. I get text messages… Yes, TEXTS… from her throughout the day. Clearly, my love for ribbons and bows is genetic! -College Prepster
I love Soccer Mom. She knows me way too well! She bought me the absolute cutest Lilly dresses and shipped them up to me! They’re a smidge too big, but nothing a couple of darts can’t fix. She also bought a vineyard vines halter top in the cutest pattern and bermuda shorts. Unfortunately, they’re both…
I’m not used to the weather still being cold. I mean, hello: It’s almost April! Friday was even the first official day of Spring, but it was still so cold! I really was in the mood to wear a springy dress, preferably Lilly. Instead, I had to opt for a sweater and jeans. Again. I…
Yesterday was the first glimpse of spring! It was a little windy, but the temperature was definitely in the “warm” category! I was planning on writing my next blog on the cutest croakie that one of my best friends gave me for graduation. Of course, it’s monogrammed. For practice, I normally have my hands…
I was going to post this earlier, but I haven’t had time!!! Tucker Blair is having a St. Patrick’s Day sale! I posted about them earlier and love love love the headbands! Type in stpatty for 25% off! -College Prepster
I know, I know.. I’ve been gone for so long! I’ve really tried to keep up with everyone else’s blogs though. I cannot begin to tell you how crazy this past week has been. Spring training is an intense week of eating, sleeping, team bonding, and, of course, rowing. I won’t go into all of…
I’m been a bit out of the blogging loop. I’ve been so busy! I last posted on Thursday. I was exhausted Thursday night and didn’t have the energy to study for my spanish quiz, but that meant I had to wake up extra early to study before class. It was a bit more difficult than…
I just love love love Lilly Pulitzer bathing suits… I’m typing this as I eat Girl Scout cookies… Hmmm… Anyways.. First, let me say how I am not a fan of the beach. I have very pale skin and the sun is not my friend. My family always ends up going to the beach for vacations…
Handle With Care comes out today!!! Go get it!!! I’m getting it on Friday… AFTER my accounting midterm. I am so excited. I love reading Jodi Picoult’s novels. She is an amazing author. She went to Princeton University, so clearly she’s one smart cookie. Now that I’m on the topic of writers: Ciaran Carson came 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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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!)
If I hadn’t already mailed our Christmas cards*, I would be ordering a reprint because this first photo is IT. ⭐️💂🏻♀️
*Actually only half because for some reason, I didn’t order enough? Our list must have grown over the past year or I just underestimated how many people were on it! I had to order more so the second half will be going out later whoops!!
