I love treating myself to a cute PJ set for Valentine's Day...can you link some? Always check the inventory at Target first for cheap but cute sets.. I couldn't find ones I couldn't live without online but that doesn't mean they don't exist in store! Here are some others I think are so cute! Can you tell me the pros and cons of using a primer for makeup and what is a good one to try? … [Read more...]
Archives for January 2020
Out and About Toys to Keep Your Kids Entertained
Last week we were out at a brewery with a few other families and all the kids were tired and whinny. The other two moms we were with busted out their backpacks stocked with all.the.things for the kids to play with. It seriously saved the afternoon and let all the parents enjoy a few beverages before complete meltdowns. Sure, I sometimes throw a few things in my purse here and there to … [Read more...]
What To Pack: Vacation Style
If you're anything like us in the PNW, then you are also planning an upcoming warm vacation to ditch the snow, sleet and rain. We just got back from a long overdue 6 days in the Mexican sun and so I thought I'd share some inspo outfits and essentials that can take you from the beach to cocktails at the restaurant nearby. That's what vacation means to me.. being able to throw on a cute cover up … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
I'm looking for a cute new sports bra for hot yoga and spin. Would love any recs! Yes! I like a long line bra when taking these classes, so you're getting a little more coverage but still staying cool in these hot classes. one | two | three | four | love them all :) I need a stylish and chic way of organizing my bathroom countertop accessories like my toothbrush, soaps, perfumes, etc. … [Read more...]
5 Healthy Weekday Dinner Ideas I’m Making on Repeat
I've heard from a lot of you that making more home cooked meals and/or experimenting with new recipes were one of your intentions for 2020. I love sharing and swapping recipes, so I thought that's what we could do today. My friend just got me this Run Fast. Cook Fast. Eat Slow. cookbook and I'm obsessed (and no you do not need to be an athlete to own this book and enjoy the recipes!) The recipes … [Read more...]
Weekend Deals + Steals
Happy Monday! Hopefully your weekend was low key and relaxed. I spent mine packing up the boys for our trip to Puerto Vallarta today! My husband's parents spend 2-3 months in the winter down there and this year, we decided to take Jack and Cam for a little 5 day getaway. Unfortunately, Parker is going to stay back with my parents since he's still on a rigid nap schedule and hasn't had all of his … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
Alix- have you tried Athletic Greens? I haven't tried that one specifically, but I've tried other similar green supplements. I think these are a great option to get in all the vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc. but they are missing the fiber you get from eating real vegetables. So I think taking these supplements are totally fine if you like them, but for me they don't replace real … [Read more...]
Steps I Take to Reduce Night Time Anxiety + Get Restful Sleep
I never really had any trouble falling asleep before having Quinn. Night time anxiety was REAL postpartum (I wrote about it here) and it's lingered making it really challenging to get restful sleep some nights. Over the past few years I've started to get really serious about my sleep hygiene routine. There are specific steps and products I use in the evening to help set me up for a successful … [Read more...]
Motherhood Update: 3 Under 5
I haven't don't a motherhood post in a while except to update you on the happenings of our sweet P and so I thought I'd give you a glimpse into our everyday life with three boys under the age of 5. Parker is 14 months, Cammy is turning 3 in a couple of weeks and Jackson will be 5 in the spring. Needless to say, at the end of each day I feel like I was run over by a Mack truck. Going from 0 to 1 … [Read more...]
Happy Hour
What facial moisturizer should I use during the winter months with my dry, cracking skin!? Helpppppp! I think along with a moisturizer you should also introduce oil and mix it in to help with dry winter skin! Drunk Elephant Whipped + Marula oil is a dream combo! We've never tried The Ordinary line but I have a friend who uses it and absolutely LOVES it and it's really inexpensive so if you … [Read more...]
