Alix: I love your outdoor table with built in cooler.. did your husband make it? Can you link some similar ones or inspo on Pinterest that I could show my husband for a DIY project?! Thank you! It was one of my husband's first projects when we moved into our house over 2 years ago and I let him have fun with it and the colors. It has a cooler built in that we fill with ice and keep beverage … [Read more...]
Archives for May 2019
Toddler Sleep Regressions + Strategies to Get Back on Track
As a new mom, you count down the days until your baby starts sleeping through the night. Sleep...it's probably the number one topic you and your mom friends talk about. You're getting and giving advice, talking routines and strategies, and desperately searching Google at 3am for the answers. It seems like the first question people ask you about when you have a new baby too..."how are they … [Read more...]
The Best of the Memorial Day Sales
Happy Memorial Day.. aka one of the biggest sale days of the year.. so let's get TO IT!! Nordstrom's Half-Yearly is currently going on and you can get up to 50% off some staples. Now is the time to snag some favorites: I don't shop at Shopbop all that often because it's a bit outside my price range these days but this would be the time to pull the trigger on a more expensive item since … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Any good book recs? I recall you're in a book club! I need a good new one. Yes, we are in a book club and reading Educated this month which is really interesting. Last month we read Where the Crawdads Sing, which was really good too! Here is a list of books we also like or is on our reading list: The Silent Patient, A Place for Us, Crazy Rich Asians, An American Marriage, The Secrets You … [Read more...]
What I Ate Wednesday
I haven't done a "What I Ate Wednesday" (WIAW) post in a while, so I figured I would take pics of my eats for the day. I do share a lot of my food stuff with you guys on Instagram stories, but I think it's helpful to see what a complete day looks like too. | leggings |sweatshirt | sunnies | shoes | If you're new to my WIAW please read this post first because I really explain what my … [Read more...]
My Most Recent Amazon Favorites
tee | jeans | mules | purse I've been on an Amazon rampage.. again.. shocker. Here's what I've purchased recently: My Free People look-alike tee is only $16.50. Just purchased it in white, grey and a navy stripe. Wanted some tanks for summer and got this one in red, white and black. My fake Gucci Princetown mules came from overseas and they are GOOD. Soft, buttery, comfortable.. … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Do either of you get lash extensions? I see so many bloggers doing them and I'm interested in trying! Heather: I had lash extensions before I got married back in 2012 and loved them at the time. They are pretty high maintenance because you have to get them refilled every few weeks.. and it's not cheap. I found that as my refill date approached, my fake lashes would get tangled in each other … [Read more...]
IBS + SIBO: Can a low FODMAP Diet Help?
| top | joggers | shoes | sunnies | scrunchie | As some of you might know I went to a workshop on FODMAPs last week because you guys know I love all things gut health. This is a newer therapeutic diet in the nutrition and dietetics world (I didn't learn about it in school), so I wanted to educate myself beyond a google search. I know this subject isn't everyone's cup of tea, but I took a poll … [Read more...]
5 Best Face Sunscreens
Elta MD for Dry Skin I have heard rave reviews about Elta MD, have noticed that a bunch of high end salons carry this brand and I follow bloggers who swear by it so I decided to give it a go. It's also at a very reasonable price point for only $35. I have dry skin so I purchased this version but will link another option below for those with combination/acne-prone/oily skin. Elta MD is very … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Heather: hat | sunglasses (similar) | necklace Alix: hat (similar)| sunglasses |necklace | top | watch band What are your best suggestions to deal with PMS cravings (give me all of the French fries please) and energy loss? Ugh the struggle is real, but you're not alone. PMS cravings are real thanks to hormone fluctuations. Most women with PMS experience a drop in serotonin levels...yep … [Read more...]
