Let me just start off by saying that everything on this list does not always happen every single day (misleading blog title I know). Some days we nail it and check off all the boxes and some day we aren't even close. Nonetheless, the following 6 activities are things I feel are really important for us and I make a big effort to incorporate them into our daily routine. Eat Together Well, duh … [Read more...]
Archives for October 2018
The Most Meaningful New Mom Gifts
dress (non-maternity)| boots (similar)- mine are by Hinge and no longer sold Let me preface this post by saying that I am in no way, shape or form expecting any of the below from my friends or family after I give birth to Parker ;) I just thought this topic was timely seeing as I am three weeks out from delivering my third baby and after doing this a couple times before, I feel like I have a … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
I need a new pair of jeans for fall. I want a darker wash without any distress (too cold to have my knees exposed!). Ideally a skinny ankle cut that will work with both flats and booties. Help! If it were me, I'd go with something from Madewell or Levi's but those are just the jeans that fit me the best and don't break the bank. However, I've linked a bunch of options below that would be … [Read more...]
5 Things I’m Currently Loving
Switching things up again this week giving you guys a little recap of some things I'm really loving right now. It's a a random mix of nutrition, clothes, and fitness...my fave topics. Hot Yoga I really haven't been running that much since finishing my half marathon in June. I was super pumped when I finished it and had a blast, but my body just hasn't been feeling it. Since the temps are … [Read more...]
36 Week Bumpdate
hat | sweater |sunglasses | boots How Far Along: 36 weeks and just 4 short weeks away from meeting him. And something tells me they're going to fly by. Feeling: A tad anxious. Even though I've given birth two times before, each experience was so different and I just wish I knew how it's all gonna go down with P. With Jackson, I went into labor at 2 am or so (my water didn't break) and I worked … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Your Insta photos are so pretty and consistent. What are your tips and tricks in creating an equally pretty Instagram account like favorite filters, editing apps, etc? Thank you! This is the best compliment :) We currently use Marina McEvoy's preset for all of our photos, which is a Lightroom setting. Before we used VSCO and used the exact same filter on every single photo and only ever played … [Read more...]
Current Trader Joe’s Favorites + 5 Quick TJ Inspired Dinner Meals
Trader Joe's is constantly coming out with new products and it can be a difficult to keep up. I love Trader Joe's and do a lot of my grocery shopping there, but you have read labels because a lot of their packaged items tend to sneak in ingredients I'm not a big fan of. Trader's seems to love themselves some canola oil...ugh! I'm often asked what products I'm loving most at Trader's, so I … [Read more...]
Life via the Camera Roll
hat (similar) | coat (similar, same brand) | shirt | boots Hi guys! I realized my camera roll was getting full and I needed to save my pictures to my computer.. so why not dump them all here and do a post dedicated to the everyday happenings of my little world?! It's a random post.. but I swear those always turn out the best. Here's what's been going on: Pumpkin Patchin': We've been to the … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Have you listened to any good podcasts lately? I was obsessed with Dr. Death, Up and Vanished and Dirty John and need some new material for long car rides to work. Obsessed with all of those podcasts, too and can't WAIT for Dirty John to come to Bravo.. the trailer looks SO good! We just came across Season 2 of Up and Vanished and plan to start it next week. Our other favorite podcasts are … [Read more...]
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites
Pumpkin Pie Protein Bites Ingredients: 8-10 pitted dates 1 1/4 c dry old fashioned oats 1/2 c finely shredded coconut 1-2 scoops vanilla protein powder (I used Aloha) 1/3 c organic pumpkin puree 2 tbsp coconut butter 1-2 tbsp pumpkin pie spice (I didn't measure I just dumped a lot in!) 1-2 tsp pure vanilla extract pinch of salt 1/2 c crushed graham crackers Directions: Soak … [Read more...]
