In the nearly eighteen months since I had our little girl I've been able to sneak out of the house a whopping three times to get my hair cut and colored. To be fair, I've never been the kind of girl that goes for a regular cut and color; but since Madeline's been around, spa-pampering and trips to the salon have have become sporadic, at best. Nowadays, a cut and color either means hours away from home, or {eek} bringing her along. Which I only did once with the help of my sister, when Madeline was itty-bitty and slept right through most of it.

Old Saybrook

connecticut, travelmorgan matkovicOctober 31, 2016Penny Lane Pub, New England, Saybrook Point Inn, Fresh Salt, Old Saybrook, Essex, Road Trip Comments

Pro Tip: Family Holiday Photos

When I look back on the holidays of my childhood, I have the fondest memories of our annual family photo shoots. Each year our mama would dress us in perfectly coordinating outfits- matching denims, white button downs, the occasional mixed print- and take us to our local park for our annual day of modeling. The fruits of these labors proudly displayed in our parents' homes- chambray-clad kiddos with goofy adolescent smiles. Some years were more awkward than others- in the most wonderful way possible- and I've always adored remembering different stages of our lives through those images.

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To Do: Stamford Museum + Nature Center

Now that my mini is essentially a toddler- one with a lot of energy and very little desire to nap- I rely on our daily acitivities big time. Maddie loves getting out of the house and exploring- exerting that energy, meeting new people, seeing new things, and learning about her ever-growing world. I sometimes forget just how amazing it is to watch her see something for the first time- like a turkey gobble as it wobbles right before her; a llama kissing its mama; or a cow licking its nose.

Beachside

Sometimes, Monday's call for a beachside ending- one complete with your babes, burritos + an ice cold beer.

Our local beach is a real beauty- particularly on these gorgeous spring nights when it's not too hot and not yet filled with the summertime crowd. We are lucky enough to live moments away, allowing us to swing by for a quick bite before sunsets.

These sweet moments with my family are ones that I live for, and can make any case of the Mondays drift far, far away.

connecticut, lifemorgan matkovicApril 19, 2016 Comments

L+L Gift Guide II

For my second edition of Holiday Gift Guides for Abigail Fox Designs, I've picked my favorite goodies for the men in our lives.

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L+L Gift Guide I

Happy Friyay, lovelies! I'm kicking off my holiday gift guides for Abigail Fox Designs with some goodies for those special people that make our lives a little easier-from teacher to babysitter to the hostess with the mostest, here's what I'll be gifting this year...

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