The boys got out of school on Friday, we flew straight to Wisconsin to be with family for a few days and to drop our kids off with grandma and grandpa so that Britt and I can jet off to Italy for two full weeks tomorrow.. I am so excited to set foot on European soil once again. It’s been 9 years since our last trip abroad together and I finally feel comfortable leaving my boys for a longer period … [Read more...]

Some people love the men’s post and some are like mehhhhh this content is for US lol but I never know what to get my husband for Father’s Day so I thought I’d share some ideas I’ve been floating for him.. even though a 5 hour golf round plus lunch and drinks with his friends should be PLENTY!! ;) … [Read more...]

H E A T H E R Lands End Personalized Beach Tote I have this in the cream and navy in XL for me and then medium for each of my boys. The perfect catch all bag for the pool, beach or airplane. When it gets dirty, I pop it in the washing machine and let it hang dry. Voila- good as new! It holds it all and I love that each of my boys has one for summer camp and I can easily spot them with their … [Read more...]

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ABERCROMBIE & FITCH: 20% off if you’re looking for cute, affordable fashion. AMAZON: They don’t have a specific MDW sale but I’m seeing a lot of my big ticket items on sale like the Frame TV, Apple headphones, All-Clad pans, etc. AMBER INTERIORS: Buy more, save more, for up to 25% off. CRATE & BARREL: Up to 30% off. DERMSTORE: I shop here for very specific … [Read more...]

We have been blessed with some beautiful weather here in the PNW over the last couple of weeks and it has me so excited for summer with our family and friends. We find ourselves outside all day long, off screens, socializing, and truly enjoying the season. Right now, we are in the thick of baseball and golf season but we have found time to hang with friends, relax, and try and slow down. Sharing … [Read more...]

I hope all you mom’s out there reading this has a relaxing day (hopefully the entire weekend) and were spoiled. If you were let down or underwhelmed by the holiday I think that’s really normal. Men can be a bit clueless and that’s why I’ve started to plan my own day. Last year someone wrote in a Facebook mom’s group asking for hotel recs as she wanted a solo staycation for the weekend. I loved … [Read more...]

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“You make it look easy!” A statement I have heard more than once over the 8+ years as a mom. At this stage of life, yes, I do feel like a vet. My youngest is 4 and my oldest is 8 and most days, I’ve got this. And I take it as a compliment when someone tells me it looks like I always have it together. But we all know the truth, Instagram is a highlight reel and motherhood is a balancing act no one … [Read more...]