8 etsy favorites
you are our greatest adventure print gold laurel – I’ve been in love with this for a year, so I finally purchased it! bronze olive twig wreath ginger jar personalized matches seaweed poster toy storage little house quote print spotted pillow Just a couple etsy favorites I’ve been eyeing. Have you spotted anything on there […]
home updates
We got a porch swing bed!! This is such a dream for me… I’ve wanted one for a decade. The one from Ballard was just the right size for the space. Plus it included cushions! I’m excited to finish this space off this summer. I’m on the hunt for two wicker chairs, and a couple […]
al fresco dining and the play house
It may not look like much more than some grass but this was a huge dirt pit when we first moved in! Our neighbors said they had put sod down a few times, and it never stuck. So we tested our soil, asked some experts on timing and type of grass that would be best […]
Mom Uniform Volume Three
{shorts are jcrew // the tunic is a couple years old and also from jcrew // back pack c/o uashmama – handmade in italy. it’s actually paper even though it looks and feels like leather, but washes easily — which is really nice with kids!! // sunglasses are target } Happy Weekend!! *affiliate links are used* […]
blue & white
gingham top // chambray shorts // loft peplum top // electric blue high rise shorts // jump suit from madewell // j.crew tunic // t shirt dress // linen shirtdress // tribal maxi // blue maxi ($18!) // embroidered top // gingham shorts (30% off with SHOPEXTRA) I love the crisp combination of blue and white. It reminds me of summer, […]
We’re in a tropical storm, which to be honest, I love. Maybe because we haven’t had much rain so I haven’t gone through all the rainy day activities. I love these cozy days. It looks like it’s 8pm out, and it’s absolutely pouring. Not much to do but snuggle up and watch a […]
Life in May via my phone
Tomorrow it’s June! What?! I thought I’d do a little recap of the month, via pictures found on my phone. We started the month off with some boating. We borrowed my in-laws boat (the boat we always use), and tied it up at our dock which was so much fun that weekend. We just hopped […]
Happy Memorial Day Weekend!
Nature’s natural blood pressure medicine … just looking at it surely lowers it. Happy National Sunscreen Day! 30% off sitewide at Supergoop with code SUNSCREEN We go through sooo much sunscreen around here and this is far and away JB’s favorite! I hope you all have a safe and fun Memorial Day Weekend … […]
rent the runway unlimited review
It’s been one month since my sister and I split Rent the Runway Unlimited. Though after the first shipment she had (it was for a wedding weekend), we both decided we wanted our own due to having a couple events come up for both of us. It’s $140, so it’s not cheap – though […]
mom uniform volume two
Photos by Shannon Kirsten {dress is ann taylor and currently 40% off // steve madden shoes // veronica deore statement eyewear jewelry doubling as a necklace } I’ve worn this dress flat out lately! It feels a little like something Jackie O might have worn, which I love. I’ve dressed it up with chunky heels […]
Things to do with Toddlers on the Gulf Coast of Florida // Bradenton – St. Pete – Sarasota
For those that live in my area or visit, this one is for you! Things to do with your kids other than go to the swimming pool, the beach, the boat, or fishing (: … Mote Marine – This is great for all ages. They have touch tanks, tons of exhibits, and A LOT of […]
eight years.
Eight years ago today I had open heart surgery. It was a long recovery road, and not the last of the surgeries I would have or even the worst. But it still marks a big day for me. It reminds me to be grateful of this life and makes my current problems seem small. Today […]
Summer is Here with Janie and Jack
**Thanks to Janie and Jack for partnering with me on this post. It’s been a brand I’ve loved since before we even started having kids!!** On Tuck: rashguard // marlin swim trunks // tortoise sunglasses On Wes: sailboat rashguard // straw fedora // colorblock sunglasses // striped euro swim trunks all c/o janie and jack What […]
16 cute dresses with moms in mind
1. this asos red number is great for a date night! 2. love the sleeves on this one from shopbop (25% off) and I’m always a big fan of wearing shades of blue 3. this all for color dress is UPF 50! great one for all the days outside, or boatside. 4. camilyn beth’s […]
Nursing favorites
**affiliate links are used in this post** Wes will be one next month! That’ll also mark a year of nursing for this little guy and I see no signs of him wanting to wean. Selfishly I also hope weaning doesn’t happen soon because I remember the hormone drop last time with tuck, and it gave […]
You’re a gem of a teacher // free printable
I LOVE tucks teachers! They have done so much in five months. He just goes twice a week, but it’s incredible to see the progress. He wakes up each school day ready to go and excited. It’s an amazing environment for him and I couldn’t be more happy with all they’ve done. A few weeks […]
praise for ordinary days
from yesterday… There’s laundry I should be doing, and a playroom that looks like a bomb dropped. But I’m writing instead because two babies are down, and I’m a little giddy over this ordinary day. Nothing out of the usual happened. The morning was quiet. After Wesley’s nap, we picked up gifts for Tucks teachers for teacher […]
Joovy Scooter x2 review
We are big joovy fans around here! We’ve bought and loved the spoon walker (the best looking walker out there), the caboose (see it in action in Rome), wesley’s bike helmet , and the trycoo (wes loves getting pushed in this around the neighborhood). So I was excited when Joovy sent us the Scooter x2 to review. Tuck liked the […]
Easter Egg Hunt Party
**affiliate links used in this post** **big thanks to Shindigz, Shannon Kirsten, and Kate Aspen for partnering with me on this party** milk glass bottles and personalized sippy cups bunny cookie jar I bought his bubble from shop bagsy – an online consignment shop I love! shindigz lollipop with shannon kirsten bunny print (c/o) kids craft table I used […]
UPF clothing roundup
I’m loving all of the stylish UPF clothing popping up. Even Lilly Pulitzer has a dress now! UPF clothing is perfect for on the boat, or at the beach or pool. Or just for running errands in a climate like mine. I wear sunscreen every day, all over, but I love the peace of mind […]
a couple things to know if you are considering buying an old house
just a little outdoor baby yoga (: I’ve always had romantic notions about old houses. It must come from old Missisippi roots, and growing up totally in awe of the houses in my mothers hometown. Now that we are going on two years of living in one, I can be less romantic and more realistic. […]
Easter Basket Fillers for toddlers and babies
**affiliate links are used in this post** bunny teether // TBBC bunny // chubby bunny // TBBC boy bunny // lamb pacifier holder // minnie bunny // pink and blue check pajamas (20% off with code SARAHTUCKER1) // bunny cup // mickey bunny // bunny purse // easter crayons // light up bath toy // blue […]
backyard toy favorites
{kid kraft striped table // kid kraft sandbox // melissa and doug sprinkler // zoku fish pop molds // water table // backyard swing // little tikes baseball, tee and bat // gazillion bubbles // kids garden tool set // little tikes soccer set // balloons } These are all things that we’ve accumulated through the years that have […]
Five Family Friendly Florida Getaways
I get asked quite frequently where to visit in Florida that’s good for families. Florida is huge and there are so many gems, so it’s hard to narrow it down. These are some spots I’d recommend if you are traveling with kids. In no particular order (; 1. Anna Maria Island: I may be just […]
