If you’re reading the title and thinking I’m talking about the hockey, think again! This is all about “The Stanley Cup” aka Stanley’s 40 ounce quencher. I’m answering the big question here: Is the Stanley cup worth it? Stanley is probably most known for their thermoses and I’m not really sure how it happened, but…
Shoes are one of the first things I switch to when the seasons are starting to change. I’m usually still in the mood to wear some of my summery clothes, but swapping in preppy fall shoes can make my outfit look more seasonally appropriate– even if the weather is still warm! As I mentioned earlier…
Happy Friday, friends! It has been a full week of getting in the swing of things! Big grocery trip runs to stock up on pantry items, coordinating our calendars, getting my office back in order, starting all of Jack’s new fall activities… feels good to get back in a groove, even if we’ll miss some…
I’m leaning into the changing of seasons and ready for a new fall wardrobe. I’ve decided I’m overdue for a heavy edit on my closet first, but the temptation to purchase a new wardrobe is there, ha! Target recently added some new fall arrivals online, and I wanted to share an under $50 roundup. There…
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! BEREAL // Have you guys joined the BeReal bandwagon? I was so confused by the app at first,…
Hope everyone had a nice Labor Day Weekend… I’m really sad to be saying goodbye to our summer. It’s been SUCH a good one. Filled with tons of great memories, so much time outside, loads of swimming, lots of family time. I think deep down, I’m ready for our fall routine, but I am just so…
I’m not even sure what happened here but apparently I was just blowing through books?! And I’ve got some great ones to recommend this month! But, as always, I’m always on the hunt for more books to read. Would LOVE your recommendations, too…. Happy reading! EASY BEAUTY by Chloe Cooper Jones 4/5 Stars This was a…
Ugh, I’m just not ready for summer to end. I know we still technically have a few more weeks, but Labor Day always does bring a sense of closure of the season. We are diving into our new schedule starting Tuesday and the pond is closing for the season, so I know it’ll really hit…
Here’s what the past two weeks have looked like according to my camera roll! I had my first full 24 hours away from Jack. The daytime wasn’t so bad because of daycare…. but I was quite nervous about not spending the night with him! I had a feeling he would be totally fine (he was…
(Why has no one been using this song for this trend? Literally all that I hear whenever I see another “ins and outs” trend 😆)
My 2025 Ins & Outs:
IN
More freedom, firmer boundaries
Silver
Red as a neutral
Spontaneous lunch dates
Photography
Redefining perfection
Silk scarves
Going to the movies
Trying new hobbies
Luxurious showers
OUT
Sticking with a book I’m not enjoying
Letting my car be a mess
Guilt around sweet treats
Unnecessary people pleasing
The comparison game
Staying up too late
Over complicating things
Holding in emotions
Yes, I’m an iPad adult now ✌🏻 I have been feeling all over the place with how I stay organized. In a dream world, I’d have a good ole fashioned paper planner, but I need something digital that I can access wherever I am and set alarms and reminders and appointments in my digital calendar. Kicking the new year off with a fresh iPad in the hopes that it helps?? Kind of felt like back to school shopping with fresh school supplies (but more expensive lol)… here’s to an organized twenty twenty five!! 🥂
PS I am trying out @goodmondayspaper on @goodnotes.app and went with an 11” iPad Air!
Not my best year of outfits- but here are some of my favorites! 2024 was all about feeling comfortable in my skin. I was eight and nine months pregnant in January and February- and then freshly postpartum. I wore four different jean sizes (five if you include maternity!), had to start the process of rebuilding my shoe collection (my feet grew 😭), and I’ve been breastfeeding this whole time so lots of buttons. I tried to lean into more colors and elevated everyday styles. I embraced my body no matter where I was on the scale and stayed true to myself the whole time, while still experimenting and trying new things!
Some highlights:
@tuckernuck Callahan dress
@jcrew denim skorts (and staples, as always)
@alice_walk cashmere wraps and gauzy linen shirt
@varley leggings and pullovers
@favorite.daughter hoodie (my emotional support sweatshirt at the moment)
@annmashburn cap toe Mary Janes
@cuyana small pouch + @llbean boat and totes
@oldnavy barn coat embroidered by @bobinettedesigns
@agolde, @levis, and @mother denim
@onequince cashmere fisherman cardigan
@shopdoen Leanne dress
@kiltecollection chic cashmere sets
@warbyparker eyeglasses + @celine sunglasses
Our year can undoubtedly be measured in love 🫶🏻. While 2024 wasn’t without its challenges, it was also overflowing with moments of joy and gratitude. Welcoming Rory into our family in February was the absolute highlight—nothing quite compares to the magic of those first newborn days.
This year was also filled with adventures to some of our favorite places and plenty of meaningful time with friends and family. Rory has grown from a snuggly, snoring newborn into a lively ten-month-old who loves to eat and play with his big brother. And Jack? He’s gone from my baby to a full-fledged kid—a social butterfly with a love for all things sports (and the skills to match).
For me, this year was a whirlwind—a beautiful mix of the magic and monotony of motherhood: pregnancy, delivery, breastfeeding, and endless caretaking. But amidst the chaos, I found space to nurture myself and pursue what lights me up. I embraced new hobbies (hello, sourdough baking!) and deepened my love for old ones (Rory’s needlepoint stocking is finally complete, and I read 50 books!). I prioritized my well-being with new workouts (@sotomethod has been a game-changer!), dialed in my beauty routines, and even got my colors done.
I also stepped outside my comfort zone, making my first investment in a company beyond my own and hitting a few stretch goals that felt out of reach just a year ago.
Here’s to a year of love, growth, and resilience—and to the excitement of all that 2025 has in store! 💫
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! 🥂
