If we’re keeping it real, May is A LOT.  Especially when you have kids, your calendar fills up before you even realize it. There are graduations (at all levels), recitals, Mother’s Day, Memorial Day, school lets out and for me personally, it’s my birthday month. It also acts as the unofficial start to summer since the kids get out of school.  In years past, my kids have attended year round school, but with the girls attending a new school next year, this will be the first time they’ll be on summer break and attending summer camp. (Christian will still attend school year round.) Whil ..read more

Last month was all about getting the car clean during the Sunday reset routine and finding spring dresses for me. Seems like we were eye to eye on that. This cordless vac is a bestseller yet again and for good reason. I really can’t get enough of this dress (or this one) that I got in a H&M haul last month. (Both were under $70.) JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. March always gets me excited for spring which usually involves me getting faux florals (like these) for the house and gorgeous vases like this one. I’ve also been adamant on app ..read more

Yes, my morning skincare routine is 7 steps but it’s not as high maintenance as you think. Ok, maybe it is. (Recently, just shared it on Instagram here.) But even so, it’s absolutely worth it because I have never been more confident about my skin as I am now. It has a lot to do with my current morning skincare routine steps. For a while, I didn’t know what products to use or what order to use them in. I finally figured it out and found products that make my skin feel best. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. YOUR SKIN TYPE DETERMINES WHAT PROD ..read more

You’re probably here because you need a new bra. No shame in that. Over on Instagram and TikTok, I shared that it’s probably time to get a new bra and the resounding feedback was TRUE! It made me think about bras a little deeper and how important they are. I wear one everyday and full transparency, I was wearing like two of them for like 6 months. The other ones in my draw didn’t fit me well. The two I was rotating weren’t great, but were just enough to tolerate from day to day.  EPIPHANY: we shouldn’t have to *tolerate* something we wear on our bodies day to day.  HOW OFTEN DO YOU ..read more

Easter will be here before you know it, so it’s a good time to think about making another board. Everyone gets excited about sweets, treats & dessert for a holiday and Easter is no exception.  M&M’s, chocolate bunnies, and Easter candy are all so cute and colorful, so presenting them on a board in a beautiful way only seems fitting.  JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Especially if you’re hosting an Easter egg hunt or Easter brunch/dinner, this board is an easy people pleaser. I’m not sure what it is, but when it comes to a ..read more

I’m so excited to wear floral dresses this spring. Dresses are my favorite wardrobe piece to wear – they make me feel confident and love their versatility. When I wear them I feel most like me. When springtime hits, it seems like the perfect time to wear floral print dresses. I recently did some shopping for spring and find some cute ones for under $70 at H&M. JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Here are the 7 floral dresses under $70 to wear this spring.  DRESS 1 Voluminous Cut-Out Dress (size small) DRESS 2 Tie-belt crepe dress (si ..read more

The time has come. After months of neglecting them, it’s time to figure out how to my style living room shelves.  We’re probably a lot alike and you also have a bunch of home decor inspo saved on one of your Pinterest boards that you haven’t gotten to yet. Besides the holidays, there’s no reason to switch up your home decor until you feel like it.  Decorative Boxes | Floral Art – similar | Vase | Eucalyptus stems – similar | Decorative bookend | Brown Bohemians book | Decorative wood decor | Carved vase | Matches in cloche | Vintage Black Glamour Book | Everyday MAGIC JavaScript is ..read more

In 2015, I hit a stride of unmatched consistency. It was because of my routines.  I was waking up at 5a every morning and recording 5 podcast episodes in one day and would shoot 5 outfit posts for my blog in one afternoon. It seemed my energy was limitless – indeed relentless – and a few months ago, I wondered why I didn’t have that same rhythm anymore.  I was able to establish solid routines back then for a few reasons. First, it was the summertime – so there was noticeably more daylight throughout the day. Secondly, I only had one child; she was 9-10 months old – precisely when s ..read more

And just like that, Caliana Lily is five. I can’t believe the baby I had in 2018 is five, y’all. In a blink she’ll be on her way to kindergarten which makes me tear up because she is growing up wonderfully.  If you follow me on Instagram, you know that Caliana is arguably the funniest human alive. She is such a sweet blessing to our family. Her sister and brother love her so much.  Aside from her being hilarious, she is tenacious, kind and curious which always calls for great conversation and a good time. She is such a terrific reader and always willing to share with her siblings ..read more

If you have been looking for a quality cordless vac that doesn’t cost $500, I found just the one for you. The cordless vac I use every day is now on sale for under $170.  JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. Full price, it’s usually $399, so this is a steal. I like this cordless vac because it comes with 5 attachments and allows me to vacuum everything from my hard floors, carpet & rugs, couch and even the car. If you’re like me with small kids, it is a lifesaver.  Crumbs follow small children around like a shadow on a sunny day ..read more