while we were at the beach last week in south carolina, i remembered a post i wrote exactly one year ago. the monaco family beach trip included just parks and i for the majority of the week (tim sadly had to work) and was only parks’ second…
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a mood board | july edition
this month i am all about the light and airy. i am loving mustard, greens, stripes, roses, creams, and blush tones. maybe it was our trip to the shore last week but i feel relaxed and rejuvenated. this summer, the days at home with parks…
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a city guide | charlotte, north carolina
ten years ago this past weekend, i moved to charlotte from columbus, ohio. i knew only two people from college- and not very well. one remains a very close friend, someone i can always count on. looking back, i hardly recognize that person~ a young and…
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parks james | eighteen months
“this is the secret to finding and keeping friendships: become women who want to see the women around them flourish.” – lisa-jo baker :: never unfriended on july 15, parks james turned eighteen months old. it just keeps getting better and better and he is growing…
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at-home teeth whitening for the busy mom
this post was sponsored by Smile Brilliant. all opinions are completely my own lately i have been striving for simple. i have been purging, organizing, re-evaluating, reading more, and trying to enjoy the simple inspirations of life a little bit more. as a result, i…
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top nordstrom anniversary sale picks
the 2017 nordstrom anniversary sale is here! thanks to my mom and sister, i am a big fan. i used to love more (less quality) things but have moved over to their side of the world in many ways. the customer service at nordstrom is the…
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baby beach gear
as we get ready for our annual beach trip next week, i wanted to share some of my favorite pieces for toddler girls + boys this season. last summer, i shared ten tips for the beach with a baby. sometimes i think that once you figure out…
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on my shelf | five books for mom + baby
“when you were too small to tell me hello, i knew you were someone i wanted to know.” emily winfield martin, the wonderful things you will be {via} for mom | + chasing slow: courage to journey off the beaten path by erin loechner (started + LOVE.) + no-drama discipline by…
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a ‘kids memory’ journal + tacos
“the snow is only meant, created, commanded to fall. the rain is only meant, created, commanded to pour down. you were only meant, created, commanded to be who you are, weird, wonderful, imperfect, messy and lovely. :: shauna niequist | present over perfect last week i was talking to…