Favorite Amazon Products for kids
(affiliate links are in this post}My other post about my All time Amazon favorites was popular here, so I thought I’d do one about our amazon kid-focused products that we haved loved. Some we even do the “subscribe and save” option. First up are these little food pick forks. The boys love them in their lunch boxes – […]
Simple Easter Decor
affiliate links are used in this post{Easter Decor pillow details: this sweet sugarboo pillow // the bunny pillow from target // and the other one is a linen one from ikea a few years ago} these moss covered eggs are from target JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content. […]
My open heart surgery story – a decade after
Ten years ago this month I had open heart surgery. It’s so crazy to me, that I’ve had this blog for eight years, and that I’ve shared bits and pieces of my heart story here. A few people expressed interest in the whole story, and an update, so I thought it was as good time […]
Easter Basket Filler Ideas + Easter Outfits
{easter basket from etsy} Easter is my favorite! Which you probably know if you’ve followed me for any time at all (: Here’s a big post with lots of ideas from what to put in the Easter basket, to Easter decor, to what to put the littles in for Easter. First things first! books. […]
50 Easter Dress Ideas
{affiliate links are in this post} {this dress and picture are from last years Easter weekend — my dress is Amanda Uprichard via Rent The Runway– I had to wear heels with this but I got the Long (this pic is without heels)} I have my kids clothes ALL ready to go for Easter weeks […]
The Landings St.Lucia with Kids
A couple people asked about our whole experience of St Lucia with kids — where we stayed for our trip and how I’d recommend it and just how I’d recommend St.Lucia in general. So I wanted to devote a post to it! We stayed at The Landings in Gros Islet. We picked this trip because […]
10 activities for keeping preschoolers busy
Just a couple activity ideas for preschoolers that aren’t the TV (: If it’s messy project I set it up on the boys outdoor/paint table, if not I’ll just have it set up on his table. Here are a few ideas. paint projects – those little ceramic or small board with the preset paints. I […]
Pirate Ship Sail in St. Lucia
Pirate Ship Sail in St Lucia {tuck is in cabana life (c/o) – they also have a matching for dad! // wesley’s swim trunks and swim shirt are TBBC // I’m wearing Jaipur tunic dress c/o cabana life} The highlight of the boys trip was EASILY the pirate cruise aboard The Black Magic in St. Lucia. […]
Dream Dress on a Dream Date
{Affiliate links ahead — My dress is a dream (also bonus – it traveled so well!) from J.McLaughlin c/o // Also loved my purse from their too – I carried it every night for dinner (c/o) // shoes are steve madden // cuff is bauble bar // earrings are St. Armands Designs } One night […]
I wasn’t sure what to say after Parkland…I didn’t want to add to the noise. But it what crushing, heartbreaking, chilling news … No parent should have to send their child off to school and have them not come home that day. I am so so sorry to everyone in Parkland. Parkland is three hours […]
St. Lucia Packing List
{affiliate links are used in this post} A couple things I’ve picked up for our trip (some of these I owned already!) … For travel days — I love j.crews slub tee’s, and these bryson wash jeans with the raw hem are still my fave. I am constantly washing them, so I can re-wear […]
Ponte Vedra Inn & Club with children
We just got back from two nights at The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club. We went up that way (it’s a little under a 4 hour drive) to model for Nantucket Kids. I ended up taking the boys solo since my husband was in a golf tournament with his dad. And surprisingly it actually didn’t […]
Spring Family Photos
{my dress is by wayf from anthropologie and Stef let me borrow it for the shoot – it’s last years, so it’s not currently out, but I linked some at the bottom of this page of a couple lookalikes // my shoes are old navy // wes is wearing TBBC polo, shorts, shoes are $13 […]
Tips for planning trips
Quite a few people requested a post on how we go about planning trips. So here are all of my tips for planning trips (: I’m not sure if any of it is groundbreaking but here’s what I usually do. Now that the kids are almost 3 and 5, JB and I have decided we […]
Valentine’s Day gifts for your guy
{affiliate links are used in this post} Cute little key chain that doubles as a phone charger. From Pottery Barn. JB’s hanging dopp kit is a life saver on every trip. One of my favorite things about JB is how considerate he is. Like if he sees my phone and it’s just sitting there he […]
Spring fashion (almost everything) under $100
{affiliate links are used in this post} I get waaaaay to excited when spring drops, especially since we are headed on vacation soon and I need a few pieces to update my spring wardrobe. But I honestly think Spring clothes are my favorite. I welcome all the pastels everywhere! Anyway, here are a few things […]
wes at almost three
{thank you Neal Jolly for these beautiful photos! I have so many with just tuckie and I when he was younger, and not enough with just mr wesss!!} {wearing cabana life tunic dress c/o // old navy shoes // TBBC rashguard & swim trunks} Things Wes says at almost three (turns three in april). “My […]
Valentine’s Day gifts for kids
{affiliate links are used in this post} {rainbow heart sweater from h&m // shop meri meri heart garland // stamp marker valentine pad by melissa and doug // love is a tutu // love is a truck // cupid arrow by honey bee tees (you can get 10% off your first order with TUCKER10) // […]
Valentine’s Day gifts for her
{affiliate links used in this post} One of those posts you can send your significant other and they can take the hint (; This robe from TBBC is so beautiful, and I bet the softest thing around. Would make a great gift for an expecting momma. It’s pima cotton, with silk lining, so it’d feel […]
valentines 2018 with dixie design and our favorite valentines books
{affiliate links are used in this post} I wanted to share with you our valentines with Dixie Design (c/o)! the crayons are from amazon and come already packaged up in fours. // the heart bags are the spritz brand at target we decided on giving out binoculars and little stress world balls (to play up the “anywhere” […]
I wanted to thank everyone for taking the survey earlier this month. You all were so encouraging. I really feel like my “audience” is an exceptionally kind bunch. With over 500 responses, it was rewarding to hear many of you use words like authentic and genuine when you think of my blog. I hope I […]
J.McLaughlin x The Everglades Foundation at The Ringling
{affiliate links are used in this post} {J.McLaughlin x The Everglades foundation cashmere sweater c/o // J.McLaughlin lexi jeans c/o // a new day target shoes // my fitbit (my obession these days) alta // straw beach bag on etsy} photos by Neal Jolly!! the besttttt Having the best time sharing our pretty area with Steph […]
Life Lately … what we’re eating, doing, decorating, wearing
These are just easy chicken breasts – coated in olive oil, garlic rub, and topped with fresh rosemary. I use tin foil for quick clean up, and no pans to wash. Oven at 400 for 22-26 minutes. so for the boys I cut up the chicken, give them ranch to dip it in, and have […]
Resolutions in Decor
{This is a sponsored post by Wayfair, but all opinions are my own!} Something that has been on my resolution list every year since moving in our house (three years now!) has been to change out the awful looking track lighting in our kitchen. I know you can get track lighting that looks good, but […]
