Amazon Prime Day: October 2026
Hi friends!!! If you’ve spent more 5 seconds on the internet today, you’re likely well aware that it’s Amazon Prime Day!! While there are no shortage of Amazon Prime Day deal resources out there, the...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #607
Hi friends! I hope you’re checking in today after a good week. How does your weekend ahead look? It’s looking like another sports-filled weekend for our crew (if the forecasted rain holds off, that...
View ArticleSkincare Empties: Honest Reviews and What I’d Buy Again
Have you heard of the term “empties” — aka products you’ve liked enough to use to the point that there’s hardly even a drop remaining? A few years ago, I remember seeing a beauty influencer highlight...
View ArticleWhen Do You Begin Leaving Kids Alone? + Soccer Thoughts + Foster Kitten Joy!
It’s wild to me just how much wonderful weather can improve my mood. All weekend long I felt like a broken record saying, “I LOVE this time of year! This weather is so beautiful! I’m so glad fall is...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #606
Hi friends! How are you? How is your Friday going so far? The sun is shining here after two full days of rain that ushered in some cooler fall temperatures. I’m not sure if it’s the April birthday in...
View Article6 Months Later and I Still Miss My Dog
My plan for this morning was to sit down with my hot foamy latte and write about my weekend trip to New York City and Connecticut with my best friends from college. I figured I’d be sharing about SIX,...
View ArticleBest Building Toys for Kids: Open-Ended Toys That Get Years of Use
I have a theory about kids’ toys: The absolute best toys are the ones that don’t have one specific way to play. They don’t come with overly detailed instructions but rather inspire creating, building...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #605
Good morning!! I am coming to you today from New York City! I arrived in New York yesterday morning for an extended weekend split between NYC and Rowayton, Connecticut with my best friends from...
View ArticleButternut Squash Grain Bowl with Barley
You know those meals that just scream warm and cozy? The kind of dinner recipes that make you want to snuggle up on the couch under a blanket with a bowl of something warm and nourishing in your lap?...
View ArticleWeekend
We are coming off a wonderful weekend, made extra special because we had two of our very favorite people in town. My parents arrived on Thursday and we made the most of their time with us by filling...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #604
Friday is here and so are my parents!! Woop! Mae and Pop arrived in town yesterday and we are so thrilled to have them here for a quick visit. We were looking at our calendars and realizing that...
View ArticleA Fun Day Trip to Greensboro, NC with Kids
Hot on the heels of our one-night stay at Great Wolf Lodge, we took the boys on a day trip to Greensboro, North Carolina! (When you have non-refundable boarding arranged for your dog and your original...
View Article15 Great Wolf Lodge Tips for the Best Family Trip
When our original Labor Day weekend plans changed at the last minute, Ryan and I scrambled to put together a fun weekend for our family since we already had non-refundable boarding arranged for our...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #603
Hello, hello! A three-day weekend us upon us and while our initial plans to head to the mountains with friends got postponed until October, Ryan and I threw together a last-minute plan for the weekend...
View ArticleCelebrating SIX!
We spent a big portion of our weekend celebrating Rhetty Spaghetti, our very favorite SIX year old!!! Six streamers on his bedroom door for six years! The last thing Rhett said to me the night before...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #602
It’s Rhetty Spaghetti’s birthday eve!! Tomorrow our youngest little man is turning S-I-X so you know we’ll be celebrating the heck out of our little guy all weekend long. We’re leaving the day’s plans...
View ArticleWeek of Weeknight Meals: August 2026
The boys are back in school and while this came along with a whirlwind of emotions, there are undeniably some upsides for me from a work perspective. School days = Work days for me which opens up more...
View ArticleLake Norman State Park Hiking
Lake Norman State Park is one of our favorite places to go in the Charlotte area when we’re looking for a gorgeous lakeside hike. The myriad trails provide stunning hikes year-round as the vibrant...
View ArticleBreakfast Hash Recipe
Have you heard certain foods or meals referred to a “stick to your ribs” kind of foods? The hearty, filling foods that seem to stay with you and leave you feeling nourished… and sometimes sluggish?...
View ArticleThings I’m Loving Friday #601
Friday is here and with it the first full week back at school for all three boys is coming to a close. I’m so, so happy to report this week was a good one. Rhett marched into kindergarten like the...
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