When it comes to planning parties I always map out every detail by creating lists, making diagrams and Pinning my favorite ideas and inspiration via Pinterest. For our play date it was like any other party I plan but it was full of moms and babies. CREATE A GOOGLE SPREADSHEET My friend who started our … Continue reading How To Host A Play Group
On Sunday morning, we checked one of our summer list bucket list boxes. Jones Family Farm in Shelton, Connecticut is known for it’s pumpkin and berry picking and has the cutest experience for the kids. We arrived just after 9am (doors open at 8am for you earlier birds!) ready for strawberries! After grabbing our baskets … Continue reading A Sunday Morning Strawberry Picking
My summer capsule wardrobe is simple : comfortable, easy to throw on and an item that will grow with the bump! Most pieces are non-maternity and I just go up one or two sizes. Stretchy fabrics like the tee shirt dresses are perfect for each trimester. I love flowy pieces that allow me to stay … Continue reading Summer Capsule Maternity Wardrobe
Pendant / Bookcase / Mirror / Glider Chair / Sailboat Mobile / Blue Pillow / Hamper / Twin Bed / Gingham Sheets / Herringbone Rug / White Dresser / Wicker Trunk / Lamp Slowly but surely decorations are making it's way into our home. My next project is James and Henry's room. I am in … Continue reading Boys’ Room Inspiration
Pregnancy is wonderful and magical and amazing. I've had pretty easy pregnancies with all three babies and I am very lucky for that, despite some expected aches, pains, nausea and exhaustion. However, there was one symptom I was not expecting. I used my favorite deodorant, Dove Fresh Cucumber, for years and loved it. When I … Continue reading Favorite Natural Deodorant
I have wanted a white couch since forever. The look is just so fresh, clean and simple. However, for our first couch purchase in our first apartment on the Upper East Side we decided on gray because we have a dog and thought it would get dirty pretty quickly so the gray would hide the … Continue reading The Best Kid-Friendly White Couch
HOW TO GET THERE From New York City, Ireland is about a 6 hour flight, the same distance from NYC to LA! Flying to Shannon Airport would be ideal as it's only a two hour or so drive to Dingle. However, our flight was redirected to Dublin which ended up being around 5 hours to … Continue reading Dingle, Ireland Travel Guide
I am so excited to share my maternity capsule wardrobe for spring! I have worn these tried and true pieces for most of my first trimester and they will transition over for a few more months. Most of these pieces are non-maternity and can be worn by anyone! TOPS Madewell Courier Top / Dudley Stephens … Continue reading My Spring Maternity Capsule Wardrobe
HOW TO GET THERE Only about a 3.5 hour flight from Boston or New York City, you can fly direct to the warmth and sunshine of Turks and Caicos. Once you arrive, head through customs and straight to the taxi line. Many hotels have shuttle services to and from the airport so make sure to … Continue reading Turks and Caicos Travel Guide
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