Gift Guide for that classic guys guy
One of the most requested gift guides has been- MEN! I get it. They can be hard. The men in my life are not metro. So when I see guides from magazines and it’s saying buy them this trendy skinny tie, I just have to laugh. Things the guys in my life do like: Peter […]
the best STEM toys for toddlers and preschoolers
My kids are always building things together. It’s so fun to watch! There is rarely a day where they are not playing with their magnatiles/picasso tiles (the picasso’s are just as good and much cheaper BTW). STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathmatics) toys are always my favorite. Well… that and sensory activities. It’s amazing seeing what […]
15 of the most thoughtful gifts
Yesterday I asked for gift guide ideas, and I was blown away with the specific requests. It gave me a really good place to start. I wrote them down, tallied up which ones were most requested… and I’m going from there. I was also really touched by how many of you wrote to tell me […]
Saint Augustine – what we did and where we ate – with kids
Ten or so days ago we had JB’s cousins wedding in St. Augustine. It was so beautiful! It was also JB’s first time being in St. Augustine! I went to Flagler College there, and have been back a couple times … once when Tuck modeled for Bella Bliss and the other time on our way to […]
Is a Danube River Cruise right for you?
First, I want to preface this entire post by saying – Our trip was amazing – I’m VERY grateful for the time and the trip away. I also want to be honest, so you can see if a Danube river cruise is right for you. This trip was one my husband earned through his company. […]
48 hours in Vienna
{nike tennis shoes // madewell jeans // zara top // uashmama backpack } {mango jumpsuit} {j.crew cape} Most of our time in Vienna was spent eating somewhere and then walking it off. Since we had both been there before we didn’t feel like we really had to see anything but just wanted to enjoy the […]
Daycation at Zota Beach Resort
{thank you to Zota for inviting us for a daycation} Yesterday my sister, mom, wesley, and I headed to Zota Beach Resort for the day. I have really missed our beautiful beaches, and was happy I didn’t smell any red tide. Hopefully it’s headed out for good now! I had been wanting to visit Zota […]
Top Ten in September
{aerie sweater // Veronica DeOre sunglass strap // nike shoes // j.crew factory jeans // 1. I have to say this sweater (seen above) is super cozy. 2. I watched a lot of movies on my flight abroad. Probably the only time I ever watch movies. I am obsessed with Melissa McCarthy – so naturally my […]
Budapest in 48 hours – part two
The next morning after breakfast we went to Gellert thermal spa. We chose this one because the Széchenyi baths we were told, are very crowded. The concierge also suggested Rudus baths. But I was lured in by the gorgeous art deco style of the Gellert spas. We were the only english speakers in the bath […]
Budapest in 48 hours – part one
From touch down to push off of our river cruise, we had exactly 48 hours to experience Budapest. I was surprised by how much we both loved it. Vow to go back one day!! It’s like if you mixed up a little berlin, prague, and paris. We didn’t get to see or do it […]
Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace
{thanks to Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace for partnering on this post} I could talk all day about how incredible the service always is across the board at Four Seasons hotels. Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace was no exception, and it is one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in. It’s situated […]
Favors for Every Occasion with Dixie Design
{thank you to Dixie Design (one of my all time favorite companies!) for partnering with me on this post!} I have to confess that I don’t always give a favor when I’m a host of a party. Only if I can find something useful, beautiful, or delicious (even better when it’s all three!) that coincides […]
Top Ten in August
{j.crew shirt // j.crew factory pants // Veronica DeOre sunglass white tortoise chain// Vivian Drew Earrings c/o} Happy September! These were a few of my favorite discoveries in August… Top ten in August I have been meaning to write about the sonicare kids toothbrush for a while now. It connects to an app and […]
Mickey’s not so scary Halloween Party with preschoolers
{Thank you Walt Disney World Resort for hosting us!} This was Tuck and I’s second time experiencing Mickey’s Not So Scary Halloween Party. Wesley and JB’s first time! It was so fun to do it as a family. I really wanted to do family costumes, and even texted one of my best friends asking if […]
Transitional pieces for early Fall + what I’m packing for Europe
Bonus points if y’all remember this from Russia (: Feels like a million years ago! Still would wear this outfit though – with that camilyn beth swagg! While it’s still very. very. hot here… I am planning for our trip in 14 days (!!!) to Budapest and down the Danube River. So I’ll get a […]
Wes at 3.5
{wesley’s romper is Shop Harbour c/o} Wes at 3.5 … loves: firetrucks – can finally say it correctly. he used to say the tru with a fu… so you get how that could be interesting for a while. haha. his “bunny bunny”. he just started having a lovey, at three and a half years… and […]
Back to School Morning Routine
Forgive the silence around here this week. JB was out of town, and got back last week. And I have to laugh now, but I really thought I’d have all this extra time once the boys went to bed to blog. Which is HILARIOUS. The only thing I wanted to do was clean and pass […]
classic little girl wardobe edit for fall
Little girls! Oh how I love them. I was such a girly little thing… not ever wearing shorts until I was forced at five for a BBQ… and then swiftly going back to my dresses (: Anyway, I’ve had quite a few requests I do a fall wardrobe edit for little girls after I shared […]
adding in some sea inspired home decor
{photos by Sandra Morlet} I’ve been loving adding in a few sea inspired pieces to my home. I am either ALL in to updating our home, or kinda forgetting about it. Currently in the sorta forgot about updating it phase. But the end of summer, and getting back into the school side of things, seems […]
Disney’s Blizzard Beach with Preschoolers
{Thank you Walt Disney World Resort for hosting us at Blizzard Beach} This was my first time going to Blizzard Beach. I remember going to Typhoon Lagoon and River Country growing up, but I never went to Blizzard Beach. You might not think so from the picture above, but it was actually not packed at […]
Four Seaons Orlando with Preschoolers + a great Florida Resident Rate for fall!
{this post is made in partnership with Four Seasons Orlando. All opinions are my own!} We kicked off summer last year at The Four Seasons Orlando, and I was incredibly impressed with every single detail. They make it all truly magical. I can easily say this resort is my all time favorite hotel in Orlando. […]
Our Family Weekend away at The Vinoy Renaissance in St Pete
{thank you to The Vinoy for hosting our family this weekend! It was a dream!!} I love St. Pete! It has the best vibe – it’s not pretentious, it’s active, it’s beautiful, good food is a must, it’s cultured and it’s just alive. I could use those same attributes for the gorgeous historical hotel in […]
Mac & Mia
{disclaimer: I received a mac and mia box in exchange for my honest opinion} Fun fact… my kids have been in a mall maybe 5 times ever. I remember stopping quickly at a Zara in Orlando with Tuck last year and him asking me where we are? what is this place? It was a […]
Back to School Favorites
Don’t you love New York in the fall? It makes me wanna buy school supplies. I would send you a bouquet of newly sharpened pencils if I knew your name and address. On the other hand, this not knowing has its charms. – Joe Fox from You’ve Got Mail I always think of that quote […]
