Hi, Friends! It’s been a while. MM finished her first official year of school, and the end of the year got a bit crazier than I had anticipated.
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Tomorrow is February first, and I'm so ready for it.
Does anyone else feel like this January has been the longest month ever? Between the weather and my current fog of toddlerhood {complete now with potty training} I can't wait to get on with this year, and onto a fresh month.
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Whelp. If the past few weeks are any indication, its going to be one long {and very cold} winter. The temperatures at home in snowy Connecticut have been in the single digits, so we headed down south to Florida to seek some refuge. And while the mouse has been keeping us wildly entertained, its not too toasty in these parts either.
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About a year ago, a girlfriend of mine showed us "one of the best gifts she's ever been given." In an age where literally everything is literally life-changing, I often take these hyperboles with a grain of salt. But in this case, I think she was on to something.
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Happy Black Friday, folks! I hope ya'll enjoyed your Thanksgiving, and that it was filled with family, friends, laughter and lots of delicious food. And wine. Lots of wine.
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This past week I took a quick break from my typical mama duties and headed into Manhattan for a much needed girls night out. I grabbed my sisters and friends and headed to a beautiful holiday event hosted by Babbleboxx.
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I catch a lot of slack for my love of fall. That first breezy September morning and I'm hooked on autumn, even though we have a few weeks left of our dear friend summer. Lucky for me, its been a cool few weeks- the mornings just crisp enough to warrant a wrap to cozy up with my cup of joe.
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BBQs and fireworks and brewskies, oh my! The Fourth of July is just a few short days away, but it's not too late to pick up some red, white and blue goodies for the weekend. Here are my star-spangled faves- the fringe sandals have been my summer staple since last year.
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Happy Friday, folks. It's been a busy week over here- between birthday celebrations, helping my mama get settled in her lovely new home, and afternoons spent out doors with our girl. And while MM spends these hot June days in her cutie-patootie bikinis, this mama lives for the perfect summer dress. I scoured the internet to find my top nine for ya'll
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Mother's Day is just a few days away, and I can't believe it will be the second one I will celebrate as Madeline's mom. This year will be especially happy, as we will be celebrating with my mama in tow- three generations of ladies. Last year I was so overwhelmed with new feelings of motherhood, that all I really wanted to do was hold my little one for Mother's Day.
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It's officially May; and yet the weather here in New England has remained somewhat gloomy and just a touch chilly. I've been in full wanderlust mode over here- daydreaming of an island vacation in the tropics So the chance at a quick beach getaway with the family couldn't have come at a better time.
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I can't believe it's that time of year again. Mother's Day is just around the corner. Meaning another year has flown by, and my Madeline Mae will be two before I know it. It's crazy how quickly the time can pass when you're raising tiny humans.
So in honor of my second year in this tribe called motherhood I decided to bring you a fun Mother's Day Giveaway.
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If you check the weather forecast, you would never know that we were in t-shirts and sandals yesterday, enjoying the teasing, spring-like sunshine.
Alas, that is life in New England. And despite the predicted snowstorms, we pretended it was spring nonetheless, and headed to one of our favorite local shops to see their new pretty prints for the season.
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In less than a week my little lady will turn one. And I really can't believe it. It feels like only yesterday we were sleeping in shifts; rocking a five pound new born to sleep into the wee hours of the morning. That little peanut has quickly transformed into a little human- one with a big personality and an even bigger smile.
It's like I've said before- the days are long, but the years are short- and this one flew by in the blink of an eye.
But before the big day arrives, there's much to be done. This week I'll be in full on planning mode- preparing for family to arrive, gathering some finishing touches for my girl's Onederland and putting together a slideshow as I very likely fight back tears.
And like all other busy weeks over the last year, I'll likely be sporting a mom-bun- because who has time to blow out their hair when you're raising a tiny human?
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I've been obsessed with little gold necklaces for as long as I can remember.
It probably all started with Carrie Bradshaw, as most fabulous things did twenty years ago. Admittedly, I was a sucker for her "Carrie" necklace- asking for my own for my fourteenth birthday. I wore it with fidelity until one blurry night in my mid-twenties. I miss that little necklace; and often still look back fondly on the sweet memories made while wearing it.
Now, a mom in my early thirties, my love for little gold necklaces continues.
A year ago my sister gifted me a beautiful nameplate that would perfectly fill the shoes of the one I had lost- this one engraved with a much more important name than my own. It's stayed on my neck since the day my Maddie was born, and it will forever be one of my most favorite things.
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