Jack loved his first year of preschool, and it truly made me so happy to see him thrive! He is super excited to wear his “pack pack” again and see his preschool buddies. I have been slowly starting our back to school shopping and wanted to share some of our essentials from our first year…
The back to school buzz is upon us! This is one of my favorite times of the year– the nostalgia is real, and now as a mom, so is the excitement. In case you’re still looking, I couldn’t help but round up some of the best backpacks for school. BEST BACKPACKS FOR SCHOOL LLBEAN //…
Another scorcher of a week here! We’re gearing up for Jack’s birthday, prepping for Mike to return to work after the best parental leave, savoring the last bit of summer, and also getting ready for preschool/daycare in September. Whew! A lot going on. LAST WEEK’S WIN: I took a tennis lesson last week with a…
I have been reaching for this silhouette over and over again. I now have the dress in a number of colors and prints and I have to tell you just how much I love it. Especially for these crazy hot summer days we’ve been having, I love throwing on a dress that is swingy and…
Don’t hate me, don’t hate me, don’t hate me. I’m here today to share some of the “pre-fall” finds that are hitting the market. I want so badly to hang onto every last ounce of summer, but wow do I fall victim to fall fashion. Why yes, I’m melting into a pool of sweat every…
This has been a hot week (as Jack likes to say, “toasty toasty toasty!”) but an overall great one. I am feeling kind of torn down the middle myself. On one hand, I’m starting to feel more like myself “postpartum.” Working out feels great, I am making time for friends again, signing up for new…
July was a whirlwind month with lots of fun travel between our Nantucket trip and spending time at Mike’s family’s lake house. Now that we’re back home, we’re trying to soak up the rest of summer before school starts and gearing up for Jack’s third birthday later this month! I’ve been doing a little shopping…
I know, I know… Summer isn’t over yet! But tomorrow is the first day of August and retailers have officially started releasing their early fall collections. The “in-between” weather, when it’s after Labor Day but still hot, can be a little awkward to dress for, so I put together some transitional fall outfits for inspiration….
The past week was a bit of a blur. We were at Mike’s family’s lake house, which is always a highlight of our summer, and then made the trek home and had a really nice weekend here. I can’t believe it’s almost August. I feel like we fit in so much this summer and it’s just…
I created a beautiful, custom silk photo album from @printique_by_adorama to remember my sweet dog Hamilton, who passed away earlier this year. Their layflat album captured the colors and details perfectly, making each photo feel so special. It’s a keepsake I’ll cherish forever, and I’m so grateful for the quality and love they put into every page. #printiquepartner
… and yet you must. This week has been the hardest yet. Pressure from work, pressure from myself, pressure from the world. The magnitude of reality feels too much and too heavy. Showing up for my children though when I can barely show up for myself.
We’ve noticed an improvement in Teddy’s vitality and digestion since switching to @primalpetfoods Kibble in the Raw! It’s the easiest way to give him the benefits of raw nutrition without losing the convenience of dry kibble since it’s freeze dried into bites and completely scoopable. You would never guess he’s 11 years old with these moves at the park! #primalpetfoodspartner #ad
In that final home stretch of 2024 and waffling between wanting to plan out every second of my day/week/month and needing to also just fly by the seat of my pants. Holding on for dear life and telling myself to just enjoy the ride 🤪
When the boys go down for bed, sometimes it feels akin to crossing the finish line of a marathon! With my @therabody Theragun Sense, now I’m able to unwind and relax from the #WorkoutCalledLife. With step-by-step prompts on an LCD screen (and accompanying app), the Theragun Sense guides you through different recoveries depending on what your goals are. Tonight, I’m prepping for restful sleep with a six-minute guided massage! #TherabodyPartner
Halloween 2024 was one for the memory books 🏈 Rory’s first Halloween!! Jack had a blast, Rory loved tagging along, and Mike and I couldn’t stop smiling 🤍 I don’t know how many years I’ll be able to convince the boys to coordinate their costumes so really taking advantage- I bought Jack’s football player costume (customized!) and sewed Rory’s football bubble myself (Jack asked if he could throw him, which was a resounding and firm, “no.”). Now time to raid Jack’s stash 😛
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