This week was a whirlwind! I’m feeling pretty content and grateful right now– my cup is full. We have zero (!!!!) weekend plans and I’m looking forward to a low key couple of days with Jack and Mike at home. ONE // Help Me Pick a Dress for Thanksgiving I need your help deciding what…
Searching for the perfect gift for the special guys in your life? I pulled together the Best Gifts for Men 2023 with thoughtfully selected gifts that are sure to leave a lasting impression. From personalized game accessories to high-tech kitchen gadgets for the culinary enthusiast, I’m compiled a collection that caters to a variety of…
Seeing what Santa left in our stockings was always one of my favorite parts of Christmas morning as a kid. Here are some fun ideas for stocking stuffers, which could also double as a personal wishlist for little items. 😉 FAIR ISLE SOCKS // LIP GLOSS // BLUSH BALM // 2024 CALENDAR POUCHES // LIP CANDIES // FLORAL HAIR BOW CLIPS…
My wardrobe has become very limited as of late. This is partly because not much fits me right now and partly because all I want to be is comfortable. Really leaning into “soft clothes” you know? Maybe it was escapism, but I got ahead of the game this year and put together three Christmas outfit…
This was fun to put together– gifts for women under $50! Honestly considered shopping a number of these things for myself. I wanted to make sure the gifts on here would be actually useful things. I feel like a lot of budget-friendly gift guides are “throwaway” items that are just checking a box for gifting,…
A good week but a week of boring outfits 🤪 Keeping it real though! I just feel like more than anything, I’m wearing what works as a mom! Comfortable jeans and leggings for the win. LAST WEEK’S WIN: I got so many “life administration” things done that have been hanging over my head. It’s always the…
Back today with personalized gifts for her! With Thanksgiving next week, things are moving along (rapidly!!!) and it’s time to get custom gift orders in. You want to make sure you have plenty of time for shipping. These are always some of my favorite gift guides to put together. Every year there are better and…
I have an Instagram campaign with MacKenzie-Childs today and I am so obsessed with how it turned out that I couldn’t not share this on my blog, too. (Plus they gave me a code that will be live from today 11/13 at 8:30 am ET through 11/15 at 8:30 am ET! Use CARLY20 for 20%…
I wanted to quickly share what has become Jack’s “uniform” for these cooler months. I am a big fan of figuring out a uniform for toddlers. 1) It makes shopping simple, 2) it cuts down on any stress in the morning, and 3) it makes laundry simpler too. I shared what his summer wardrobe consisted of…
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I turned 35 in September and while I’ve always tried to take good care of my skin I wanted to really prioritize skincare from the inside out. At this point, I’m not doing any kind of injectables (not that I’m against them broadly speaking btw... just sharing that I haven’t done anything) and I don’t want to do anything invasive. I have made some small adjustments to my everyday life though that has made a difference. In just a few months, I really think my skin has never looked better (and I include infancy here because I unfortunately had baby acne ) and I’m really feeling good:
– Fresh washcloths after cleansing skin (@weezietowels “makeup” washcloths are cute, super soft, and very practical)
– @omniluxled Omnilux Contour Face (this red light therapy mask has CHANGED the game for my skin. I use it 3-4x a week and it only takes 10 minutes per session!)
– @jolieskinco filtered showerhead (I’ve noticed a difference in both my skin AND hair)
– @ritual HyaCera (one capsule every night– it works from the inside out to help reduce the appearance of fine lines)
While I think my skin looks great on its own right now (🙌🏻 love to say that!), it also is serving as the best base for makeup. Sharing my current everyday routine:
– @supergoop Mineral Unseen Sunscreen
– @summerfridays Sheer Skin Tint (shade 1)
– @merit Bronze Balm Sheer Sculpting Bronzer (shade clay)
– @saiebeauty Dew Blush Liquid Cream (shade chilly)
– @jonesroadbeauty Shimmer Face Oil (shade cool rose)
– @sephora collection Eyebrow Gel (shade ebony)
– @honest Extreme Length Mascara
– @urbandecaycosmetics 24/7 Glide On Eyeliner (shade demolition)
– @iliabeauty Balmy Lip Tint (shade lullaby)
girlhood 🫶🏻 find friends who want to do the same little hobbies as you! Went over to @shihstitches’ house yesterday to give her some sourdough starter and go through the basics (I’m *very much* a beginner so I told her to take my lesson with a grain of salt)
PS convinced her to make an IG account! @blueskyehouse
PPS she’s convincing me I really do need a fancy range like her ✨ stunning ✨ @lacanche_us!
Just a girl searching for the perfect digital planner solution. What I have right now is working, technically speaking, but I’m working across platforms and ideally I’d love everything to be in one place. I also have calendar synesthesia (IYKYK) and I physically feel myself in space moving through my calendar, which makes finding a planner difficult because I want/need it to match up with what I see in my head I know this sounds insane but if you also “see” time, you know what I mean!
Right now I’m using:
– Google Sheets to track campaigns/business line items
– Google docs for writing/brainstorming
– Google/Apple Calendars (somehow they’re integrated and I don’t ask questions because it just works...)
– Apple Notes for daily to-dos, random note keeping, and quick jot downs
– Apple Reminders for “must dos” esp w/ deadlines
– Dropbox for photo/file storage
I’m craving a good ole fashioned paper planner but the reality is that I need it to be digital. I need it to integrate with my calendar and remind me of tasks. I need to be able to access it on my computer when I’m working at my desk and on my phone when I’m on the go. I need structure and flexibility?
Does the perfect digital planner exist?! Do I need to overcome my overwhelm and tackle @notionhq? Is an @apple iPad the solution? Do I just keep doing what I’m doing because it’s technically working?
If you’ve stuck around to the end, I appreciate you 🫡
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 🤪
