I started seeing these salt dough Santa handprint ornaments everywhere online. I knew I wanted to attempt to make this Christmas craft with Jack this holiday season. Let me just say, these are hands down my most favorite things I’ve ever made and I will cherish them forever. (Well, we’re keeping one and will be…
A fun couple of weeks! Here’s what we’ve been up to according to my camera roll: Jack was invited to a really cute gingerbread making class with Little Sleepies! It was hosted at Taste Buds Kitchen in NYC. What a great space. The kids loved it. Jack was so focused on decorating his house. I’ve been…
We are having a full Santa Claus weekend with two Santa meet and greets, time with cousin, and a little kid holiday party too. Now that the Cyber Week fog has lifted, I am settling hard into Operation Christmas Spirit. Trying to make it extra special without burning myself out, but so far so good….
I never really end up doing anything “big” on NYE as it’s not really my kind of night, but I do love getting a little dressed up, going out for a nice dinner and then watching the ball drop on TV. My festive outfit choices this year are a bit limited between my bump and…
So much of school was stressful for me, due in part to the pressure I put on myself (“pressure” is an understatement, ha), but I loved learning. I still remember the teachers who encouraged my curiosity and creativity! It meant so much to me. With in-laws who work in education and a son in daycare,…
As work starts to die down, life has been kicking up! So many fun “magical mom” moments. It’s been so rewarding– it’s my favorite thing! LAST WEEK’S WIN: Honestly quite a few highlights! I loved volunteering at Jack’s preschool. I got to take beautiful maternity portraits. We celebrated Hanukkah with some friends on Friday night….
I’ve been all about the comfort this season. For so many reasons. I’m a little sad, as dumb as it sounds, that I can’t wear all the cute Christmas-y clothing, but I’m trying to keep things festive with pops of red. This Mirth sweater dress has been a staple for me this fall/winter. The quality…
December is flying by, and It’s hard to believe there are only two weeks left until Christmas! If you’re wrapping up your Christmas shopping and are stumped on stocking stuffers for men, I’ve rounded up a few ideas that strike a balance between fun and practical. P.S. I’ve also covered stocking stuffers for women and…
My big disclaimer for this post is that I’m doing this for fun! I feel like I have literally everything I could ever need and want, but I had fun putting together a birthday wishlist, so I figured I’d keep the trend going. (I also have gotten reader requests for this I think to help…
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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