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NOT a sponsored post, I bought these jeans but have included an affiliate link 😉 Confession, I’m a little bit high maintenance when it comes to jeans. I tried on my first pair of AG denim when pulling looks for a collaboration with Saks a few years ago. Sadly, I didn’t get to keep these…
I’m so excited to share what has been making our life SO much easier here in Boston in this sponsored post with HelloFresh today! So the biggest adjustment in moving to Boston has been eating. Strap toddler #1 to my chest, coax toddler number 2 down four flights of stairs. Open door #1, open door…
Today we’re talking about the dress shop Poppy and Dot and whether or not you should spend your time and dollars on their site. This post is not sponsored and may contain affiliate links. Happy Wednesday sweet friend! I am sitting here in the middle of chaos with 36 hours until movers show up….
Today we’re talking all about budget makeup in this ELF makeup review. Wondered if a $2 lip liner can be any good? Keep reading to find out. Last week I taught a handful of teenage girls about makeup (the hardest part being there were 12-year-olds and 17-year-olds and I wish I could have taught separate…
We’re having another glorious seventy degree day today and sunshine does wonders for this mama’s mood. I took Linc on one of his first real “outdoor” adventures where he didn’t need to be bundled up in his huge bear suit the other day….and I think he liked it 🙂 I brought along our new Boppy diaper…
Have you shopped at Piper and Scoot before? It is a darling online boutique with so many cute and on-trend pieces. Things I love about Piper and Scoot The Owners of Piper and Scoot: Kylee and Nate are the husband and wife team behind Piper and Scoot and they are just as kind…
Time for an August reading re-cap! I finished only four books after 11 books last month. I started three more, put one back on hold for the second time, and returned one on libby after two pages Here is everything, including the one I am going to warn you about. What I Finished in August…
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This post contains affiliate links. If you shop through them I may earn a small commission at no cost to you — it’s what keeps this blog running, and I only link to places I’ve actually shopped. Last updated: August 2026 I remember when I was pregnant with my first baby and a few people…
Every December or January the internet fills up with those “favorite purchases” roundups, and I love them but I am always a little skeptical. “Favorite” is really just a feeling (or possibly the affiliate product the influencer is really trying to push for holiday bonuses). What I wanted to know was which things earned their…
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Today we’re talking all about cute winter maternity clothes. My first baby was born in January, which means I spent the coldest months of the year extremely pregnant, figuring out how to stay warm without buying a whole closet I would wear for eight weeks. After four pregnancies of testing maternity brands, these are the…
Finding a swimsuit anytime can be tricky but, as a mom, there are a few other factors to consider. If you’re looking for the best swimsuits for moms (read: flattering, hold you in, and stay in place while playing with kid), keep reading. I live in Southern California, which means I am in a swimsuit…
This post contains affiliate links. Every sandal here has passed my 100 Hour Guarantee, which means I’ve personally worn it for at least 100 hours before recommending it. Quick answer: The best travel sandals I’ve tested are Kork-Ease sandals with a cork footbed. The Myrna 2.0 is my top pick for all-day walking. I bought…
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Wondered what the best maternity pieces to buy on Amazon are? We’ve got the most stylish and comfortable picks.
If you’ve been on the internet at all in the last few years, you already know about Quince (and if you don’t, you’ll now be inundated with their social media ads – sorry!). The direct-to-consumer brand has built its entire identity around one simple promise: luxury-quality materials at prices that don’t make you take out…
Wearing jeans to work used to be a risky move. Now, with casual and business-casual dress codes the norm at most offices, the question isn’t really if you can wear jeans to work, it’s which jeans, and how. The difference between jeans that look polished in a professional setting and jeans that look like you…
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Today we’re talking about the very best pregnancy self-care gifts and comfort items for expecting moms. This post may contain affiliate links. Looking for a gift for a mom-to-be that goes beyond diapers and onesies? This is my running list of the self-care gifts and items I’d actually recommend for pampering a pregnant woman, whether…
Today we’re talking about the best winter coats for women, and specifically about what I learned wearing them through four Boston winters with small kids. This post is not sponsored but may contain affiliate links. When we moved to Boston I brought a J.Crew Factory puffer I’d bought at the outlets in NH for $75….
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Looking for the perfect pregnancy congratulations gift? Here are 30 thoughtful ideas to celebrate a newly pregnant friend, including plenty she can actually use right now, from a mom who has been pregnant four times. A week or so after I got that first positive pregnancy test, a small package showed up in the mail….
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Today we’re talking all about the best places to buy cute maternity clothes. Whether you’re on a tight budget or looking for the best of the best, we’ve got you covered.
Today we’re talking all about thebest lume scents and ranking each deodorant scent from Lume in order. If you’re just here for the short version: Clean Tangerine in the new formula is the best Lume scent, and it’s not particularly close. It’s bright, citrusy, and actually smells good all day — which isn’t something I…
I’m back with another reading update! It feels good to be accountable for what I’m getting through in 2026. We added 9 books to the list this month! Granted, The Emma M. Lions series are short volumes so I’m not sure they count as full books. For May I’m adding back in some more personal…
Looking for formal maternity gowns that actually work for a real event — not just a photoshoot? I’ve been pregnant through multiple galas and weddings and I’m sharing every brand worth knowing, from black tie splurges to budget-friendly picks. This post contains affiliate links. Finding a formal maternity gown sounds like it should be easy….
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Wondered what the best maternity pieces to buy on Amazon are? We’ve got the most stylish and comfortable picks.
Wondering when to take maternity photos? Here’s the short answer: 32–36 weeks is the sweet spot for most first-time moms. But there’s a little more nuance to it depending on your situation — whether this is your first baby or your fourth, whether you’re carrying twins, and how your body is feeling. I’ve been pregnant…
