Lately
affiliate links are used in this post* {I’m in white pants and top are c/o shop red dress} {wes is in TBBC shorts (tucks hand me downs – they hold up so well!), janie and jack shirt. tuck is in bella bliss american flag shirt, gap shorts, and american flag belt from tbbc} Lately… Listening: […]
Kristin Ess Haircare: what I tried and loved and what I didn’t.
{affiliate links are used in this post}It’s no secret that I love some Kristin Ess haircare from target. I’ve tried a lot of the line so far, so I wanted to review it for y’all. I can rarely justify salon prices for shampoo and conditioner, so this is a good middle ground for me. It’s […]
Wesley’s Firetruck Third Birthday Party
{From Amazon: Fireman Hats // fire ducks for goodie bag // fire truck crayons // fire hydrant drink cups } We’ve had a lot going on recently, and I didn’t think we’d do a big party for wes, just a family party. But around noon on Thursday some mom guilt crept in, since tuck was three […]
Weekend in Flovilla, Georgia
this copper tub! original to the house that we stayed in… it was built in 1913. I loved the wraparound front porch! {I wore a camilyn beth gown (you may remember it from this home tour post) to the wedding with these target shoes and anthropologie earrings that are sold out but these are similar from […]
The Perfect Gin & Tonic // Sponsored by Wayfair
*Thank you to wayfair for sponsoring this post* {outdoor pillows c/o wayfair} If I’m going to have a drink, it’s generally wine. I love the time it takes to sip it slowly and enjoy it with someone else, usually my husband/fam/girlfriends. But when the weather heats up I find a gin and tonic so refreshing. […]
School Lunch Resources
{affiliate links are in this post} Yesterday on instastories I mentioned being stuck in a school lunch rut. It was easier when it was just snacks (like the above post) but now with lunch I find it’s hard to make something that will still be appealing by noon. As usual y’all gave me so many […]
Easter Weekend
The perfect ending to our Spring break… Easter! We released butterflies at church, had an egg hunt, swam all afternoon at my parents, met up with the Easter bunny and celebrated Our Lord and Savior! {affiliate links below} { camilyn beth x shannon kirsten dress // a new day shoes // sugar fix by bauble […]
Boca Grande with Kids
We went to Boca Grande to kick off Spring Break. I don’t know why but once again, just like last year, and the year before, I’m scrambling for plans. Next year I vow to actually plan it all beforehand. Though it is nice to not have plans, sleep in (the boys are still asleep as […]
an easy spring look
affiliate links are used ahead {old navy jumpsuit // jack rogers lauren sandals // barrington gifts c/o St. Anne Tote // le papier studio necklace // target sunglasses } One of my girlfriends, Britt of Southern Mama Guide, always shares her #relatablemomstyle on Instagram. I love it! How true for this stage of my life. I […]
Lately: doing, eating, making, drinking…
may we all be this happy about anything… for wes it was making brownies. also wesleys haircut! he’s basically a teenager. Further proof that Lola has the best life. I wish beyonce was my spirit animal, but Lola may actually be. Western Chief sent the boys these cute rain coats and matching mickey boots, and […]
An Eclectic and meaningful Staircase Gallery Wall
The most searched for post on this blog is about our staircase gallery wall. When we moved in, the entire house was a total wreck, but I made sure to put this up right away. Most of these are all of my favorite prints / photos / things from our other house. Some of these […]
Celebrating Jett
{Photos by Shannon Kirsten Photo of Camilyn Beth’s baby boy shower} *little advice jar for Cami was the fun activity* The narwhal / whale invitation was made by Shannon Kirsten, so were all the beautiful narwhal banners and calligraphy! little we love jett stir sticks c/o For Your Party shannons illustration of Jett’s monogram on For […]
Audible favorites
*affiliate links used in this post*I grew up reading a ton. I just really loved to read, and there’s still few things better than a dog eared worn book to me. But then I had kids and it was harder to take the time for novels. Unless it’s just JB and I traveling. My mom […]
Monogrograms & Mom-osa’s baby girl sprinkle shower
Yesterday my friend Amber and I hosted a sprinkle shower for sweet Jordan. We actually met through Instagram a couple years ago, and we live two streets over from one another. She’s from Mississippi – the mother land. I have loved getting to know her over the past three years and my children love playing […]
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 […]
