Happy Friday friends! I am definitely ready for this weekend. We have some fun family swim time tomorrow, and honestly not much planned otherwise which if you know you know, I love! I do have a little casual dinner with a few girlfriends Sunday but it’s VERY low key! But first, weekend reading. Weekend Reading What we’ve been up to: This week was all about catching up. Between the holiday week and then a death in the family last weekend I was beyond behind in everything. Liam also unfortunately got a little sick this week. Other than that just trying to survive haha. I feel like having July ..read more

Summer is a great time to work on health goals. It can be easy to just let things go but it’s also a good time to kick things up a notch. I know personally I have some health goals I want to check off this summer and these are my favorite ways to stay healthy in the summer.   Favorite Ways To Stay Healthy In The Summer Get outside before it’s too hot: I LOVE going for walks but living in Texas (or anywhere in the south) in the summer that can be challenging. Take advantage of the seasonal items: This is a great time of year to be making smoothies and salads. So many delicious fruits and ..read more

Hard to believe it’s July and yet here we are! My kids go back to school in 6 weeks which is wild because I feel like summer just started. July is always a favorite month of mine because July 4th is my favorite holiday! But before we all get on with our holiday week I want to share my July 2024 goals and also take a look at how I did in June. July 2024 Goals In June I wanted to… Read 3 books: Yes I am so happy to be in a better reading groove Get my closet/handbags organized: Yes! Be consistent with Instagram and post 10 times to feed: I did not post 10 times but I did post more Have a solo ..read more

Happy Friday! This weekend I have a fun brunch with a friend I haven’t seen in a while and then Sunday we have Father’s Day. Other than that I am hoping we can have lots of relaxed chill family time! But first, weekend reading. weekend readingWeekend Reading What we’ve been up to: This week Charlotte had an art camp. It was half days so I had her with me the rest of the time. Liam has in an all day camp and got to go on a field trip to a water park. We also played outside A LOT! Both kids are super into building with legos and magnatiles right now too! I got in a lot of good outdoor walks and ..read more

These are always my favorite posts to read and write. Such a fan way to catch up on a bunch of random stuff and share the things I am currently loving with you guys! I feel like in the summer I am more prone to trying to products and styles and doing more active things so this one is very full! I also haven’t posted one of these since March!   Currently Loving: June 2024   New Tuckernuck dress: I ordered a few things from Tuckernuck and I got this dress. It is so fun, and girlie, and cute and I love how flattering it is. Amazon bathing suit coverup: Recently needed a new bathing su ..read more

I do not feel like May was my most productive month goal wise. Honestly the month was kind of a beat down with end of school activities, insane rain that threw off everything, every day swim lessons for Charlotte that were a 40 minute drive away, etc. It took everything I had to just keep my head above water. So I am hopeful with my June 2024 goals for a better outcome. June 2024 Goals In May I wanted to…. Read 3 books: I read two and honestly I am good with that Unplug from work while on our vacation: I will say I did have to get on my computer for about an hour one day but other than that ..read more

I loved summer reading as a kid. Not necessarily the summer I had to read Grapes of Wrath but the little competitions you would do for prizes on how many books you read. I still kind of live for summer reading even though I read for fun all year. I love a good summer romance. Since so many of you will head out on vacations this summer and I get so many questions on what books to grab I wanted to share my 2024 summer reading list with you all! Some of these I have already read and the rest I hope to read! 2024 Summer Reading List   Summer Romance by Annabel Monaghan: I absolutely LOVE An ..read more

Sometimes it can be tough to know what to gift someone for a certain situation. Especially if you don’t know them very well or if they are someone who has everything and is tough to buy for. If you are struggling for something to buy here are 8 gift ideas on a budget that work for several different times of situations!   8 Gift Ideas On A Budget (For All Situations)   Personalized Cups: I love gifting personalized cups for birthdays, housewarmings, or hostess gifts. There are TONS of options on etsy. Painted Bottle of Champagne: I did this for my best friends 40th birthday. You’d h ..read more

At 40 years old finding shorts that work for not only my body but my age and stage of life can be tough. Most of my days are spent with my kids and I always want to make sure I am not only dressed appropriately but I am also comfortable. I know a lot of women struggle to find the best shorts for summer. I created this Summer Shorts guide for moms in case you struggle too!   Summer Shorts Guide For Moms   Denim: I find denim to be the hardest to find. I am not someone who wants to wear super short shorts. I am also incredibly picky. I have big hips, a butt, and a small waist so find ..read more

I had a lot of random bits and pieces to share and I thought one brain dump post would be a good plan. I always love reading posts like this from other creators. This is just 10 things for April 2024 going on or in my head! 10 Things April 2024 Bravo Shows: Why are Bravo shows just so good right now? This season of Summer House has been on of the best and The Valley has been so surprisingly good! Rainy weather: It’s been raining A TON here lately. The downside is most of Charlotte’s soccer games have been canceled. Another downside is less walks outside for me. The upside is it’s very cozy ..read more