| swimmie top | bottoms | Where do you get the Everything But the Bagel seasoning because I need some! You can get it from Trader Joe's in the spice section! Have you potty trained Cameron yet? We are about to potty train our second child and would love any tips and tricks you have. I have bought and read "Oh Crap! Potty Training" and plan to do that method, taking a few days off work, … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2019
My Top 5 Fave Summer Starbucks Drink Orders
| tank | shorts | sandals | Last week I was on Instragram and watched two very popular bloggers show off their "healthy" Starbucks drink orders. Neither of these bloggers are dietitians, but many people follow them and seek out their nutrition advice because they are both thin and present themselves as "healthy." Both of their drink orders contained pumps of sugar-free syrup and one blogger … [Read more...]
Parker’s 7 Month Update
Our sweet Parky Poopy (his brother's favorite nickname for him, for obvious reasons) is 7 months old and blossoming into a silly, smart and charming little stinker and I can't help but want to freeze the clock and capture this precious time. I always feel this way around the 6-9 month mark because it's the sweet spot. Why you ask? Because he's not mobile. He's happy in his high chair, jumperoo … [Read more...]
Our 8 Summer Intentions
It's the FIRST DAY OF SUMMER!! And just like last year (see our 2018 Summer Intentions), we wanted to put our intentions to paper because then maybe we'll be held accountable for the things we want to work on over the course of the next few months. It's a busy time. No two weeks are the same. The kids are in and out of camps, there's no routine or consistent schedule and that puts our Type … [Read more...]
5 Culprits Lurking in Your Kitchen That Might Be Sabotaging Your Health
| shorts | tank | Summer is right around the corner and 'tis the season that everyone is talking about going on a "quick fix” juice cleanse or start a new detox program. Rather than putting your time, energy, and money into a crash diet I recommend starting with detoxing your kitchen. Making a few simple swaps in your refrigerator and pantry will make a significant difference in your overall … [Read more...]
5 Summer Wardrobe Essentials
Summer is (ALMOST) here! It feels like it up here in the PNW and if that's the case, then it has to be hot where you are since Summer arrives up here last ;) Today I wanted to share the top 5 pieces that will be in heavy rotation all Summer long so if you're missing any of these staples, maybe it's time to take the plunge. Denim Shorts - I know they're not for everyone and some people just … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
hat (similar) | sunglasses | tee (similar ) | shorts | wine glass I know you girls love wine and I'm on the hunt for a good summer rosé but nothing too sweet; I want something crisp! Suggestions? Yes girl! I've heard FitVine's rosé is really good, but my Whole Foods was out so I'll keep searching for it! This one from Thrive Market sounds amazing and is considered a cleaner wine. Justin … [Read more...]
6 Books to Read With Your Book Club
The temps are on the rise in Seattle and we are loving every minute of it! There is nothing I enjoy more (well maybe a few things...) than sitting outside and reading or listening to a book on tape while taking Quinn on a walk. Yes, I'm a weirdo and I am usually listening to one book and reading another at the same time. I try to pick very different genres, so I don't get them confused. I've … [Read more...]
3 Beauty Staples You Need to Swap
If you're like me, you know that there are toxic ingredients lurking in your everyday home cleaning supplies and beauty routine but throwing everything out and starting fresh is a big financial commitment. So let's start small and get there slowly, shall we? Here are 3 products I suggest starting with first: DEODORANT Conventional deodorants can contain endocrine disruptors, potential … [Read more...]
Father’s Day Gift Guide
Father's Day is right around the corner and it's time to spoil the man in your life! My husband never wants me to buy him anything and would prefer a round of golf with his friends and then coming home to hang with me and the boys but I usually like to get him a little something from all of us to show our appreciation for everything he does for us. The only time I have ever gone above and … [Read more...]