DREAM BIG! Hard to believe the first weeks of kindergarten are in the books for Lexi. Time to start thinking ahead. We’ve recreated the classroom at home and Lexi has been working on her @CHET529 Dream Big! Competition submission for a chance to win a 529 college savings account contribution. The CHET Dream Big! Competition is open to students in grades k-8 and high school seniors for a chance to win money for higher education. I asked Lexi what she will do when she grows up, after college (“When will I go to college, Mom?) to help others in her community (What does community mean?) and ..read more

Happy April, friends! A roundup of what's in my closet or shopping cart for spring plus some of my latest skincare and beauty favorites. 1. Skincare and Beauty must-haves: EltaMD UV Clear Facial Sunscreen Broad-Spectrum SPF 46 St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Bronzing Face Mist Bare Minerals Complexion Rescue Tinted Hydrating Cream Skinceuticals Phloretin CF with Ferulic AciD Vitamin C Serum Skinceuticals Triple Lip Restore 2:4:2 Anti-aging cream I was devastated when my favorite serums were discontinued... so I caved and have been using Skinceuticals. I recently met up with a college friend and ..read more

  Photos by Karen Morneau Photography Sharing a few of my favorites from our October family photo session that we used for our holiday cards. The sweat and tears that went into getting ready for these photos was worth it. I'm so happy with how they turned out and loved twinning with Lexi. Our photographer, Karen Morneau, worked her magic and actually got Chase to look at the camera!  JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.   Happy Friday ..read more

Real Housewives of New York Mug // Dorinda Mug // Luann Mug// Ramona to my Sonja Mug Having a hard time picking out my favorite... this Etsy shop has so many great Bravo mugs to choose from. Perfect for your Galentine! XOXO ..read more

  I went to Target on Christmas Eve and they were already putting out everything for Valentine's Day! If you want to order someone special anything personalized, now is the time! Here are a few of my picks for the fam and a few other gift ideas if that's your thing.  I will be ordering the books for the kids this week to add to our holiday collection and already got Lexi these conversation heart leggings. I don't like to have a lot of kitchen appliances but couldn't resist this little waffle maker. I'll report back on IG how it goes! 1. Love From The Crayons 2. "MVP of My Heart" B ..read more

1. Hape Tool Bench/Tool Set 2. VTech Jiggle & Giggle Fishing Set 3. Kid Trax 6V CAT Toddler Quad Powered Ride-On 4. BB Monogram Personalized Ornament 5. Paw Patrol My Size Lookout Tower (similar) 6. Melissa & Doug Scoop & Serve Ice Cream Counter 7. BRIO World Rail & Road Travel Set 8. Batman Launch & Defend Batmobile RC 9. Radio Glide and Go Balance Bike 10. Little Tikes Trampoline 11. Hot Wheels Diecast 9 Car Gift Pack  (and this Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage as a "big" gift if you can find it!) 12. Bruder Cat Excavator  13. Micro Kickboard Scooter ..read more

  Asha Laurel Climber Earrings Santa, can you hear me? H&M Fine Knit Sweater  One of my most worn sweaters this fall at a great price point. J. Crew Tunic  This top is currently 45% off and also comes in Black Watch ... I couldn't decide so got them both! Lele Sadoughi Pearl Masks My most worn face mask... the elastic is strung with pearls. I get asked about it all the time.  Juliska Amalia Champagne Coupe Glasses Ted recently made whiskey sours and asked if we had these... seemed like a great reason to add them to the ever growing Juliska collection. (If you ..read more

No one asked, but here they are. My top hair care products... many tried and true that I have been using for YEARS! 1. Fanola No Yellow Shampoo For my fellow "blondes" - I use this shampoo once a week to keep my color bright and cut any brassiness - I have tried several purple shampoos and this has been the most effective. The downside is that it is very drying.... so on the days I use this I will leave my conditioner in longer and make sure I let my hair air dry as long as I can before using any heat. Whenever I stop using it, there is a notable difference when I'm due for color. (This wa ..read more

Toddler Jersey-Lined Raincoat $25 (Regularly $49.95) A top question that I get is where I shop for kids clothes... I get a lot of great deals at Gap (I also have their card, it's worth it!). It's harder as Lexi gets older to find unisex jackets to pass down to Chase, but this yellow rain jacket is a classic and I love the striped lining. Toddler Sherpa Vest $22 (Regularly $44.95) I also ordered Chase this vest. A similar style sold out last year and it took me awhile to find one in store. Patagonia vibes for better price. Happy Shopping ..read more

We are approaching Chase's 2nd birthday (just a few weeks away!) and I realized that I never posted pictures from this little guy's first birthday celebration. It seems like yesterday he dug his little fingers in that Funfetti cake with Lexi right by his side.  Love you, Mr. Chase ..read more