Rory and I had a quiet weekend at home while Mike and Jack went down the shore. The house felt very quiet without my boisterous three year old! I missed Jack a lot, but it was also nice to get extended one-on-one time with Rory. I think it’s important for both boys to get one-on-one attention….
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! Our outfits 1. Red Light Mask I have been keeping a running list of things to discuss in my next 10 things post. Originally I…
Here is what we’ve been up to according to the past two weeks according to my camera roll. I already miss watching the Olympics. It was so nice to just put it on in the background and also to sit down for the big events too. Loved it more than I have in years past…
Happy Friday! We’re ending the week on a great note having gotten some positive health news. Long story short, after my clogged duct cleared, I happened to be feeling my breast to make sure it was gone and found a lump in a different area. I ended up going to the doctor who prescribed an…
Fall wedding season is approaching, and choosing the right dress for the occasion can be challenging! I’ve rounded up a few of my favorite styles to help you look and feel your best. Fall is the perfect time to embrace rich, jewel-toned hues. Think emerald greens, deep sapphires, and rich burgundies. This merlot jacquard dress, for instance, is…
If there’s anything we can all agree on, it’s that Nancy Meyers is iconic. She’s behind so many of my comfort movies– The Parent Trap, Father of the Bride, Something’s Gotta Give… I love the plots, but what I REALLY love are the set designs. It might just be the TikTok algorithm, but I’ve noticed…
Last week was an absolute blur. We’re at the point of the summer where I’m losing track of time and days. I was talking with my friends and we all agreed that this has been the longest August on record! LAST WEEK’S WIN: Biggest win was truly just how productive I was. I haven’t gotten…
Listening to audiobooks has revolutionized how I consume books… and I’m not the only one! More and more people are turning to audiobooks, which has led to a fantastic boom in the industry. Publishers are taking note and have been investing in creating better and more entertaining audiobooks, which makes the whole listening experience that…
After I wrote yesterday’s blog post, I was inspired to start looking for fun fall fashion finds for toddler and baby boys. Rory and Jack are almost exactly 2.5 years apart so they’re different sizes in different seasons. I realized I’m going to have to get him some warmer weather items and Jack is growing…
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!)
