Before we had a baby, we could go on 5 date nights a week. We could laugh as loud as we wanted to at night. We could sleep in on the weekends. We wouldn't worry about how much quality time we were getting with each other. Last week, my college roommate got married in Texas. My husband and I decided a while ago that we would just block this time off and drive, instead of flying. This drive would include a pit stop in New Orleans for a night.
Read MoreIt's the beginning of a new month, and a new season in my life. I think it's time to talk about my AUGUST GOALS. But also, can we talk about this hot pink blazer?
Read MoreEver have a day that you think you have planned out perfectly... and then it goes completely wrong? I'm still learning how to deal with last minute plan changes like a big girl (type A probs) but this year on the 4th of July, things went way differently than planned. I took a deep breath, and went with the flow.
Read MoreI've always known about Kendra Scott and how great her jewelry is, but until recently, I had no idea what a fantastic company she has!
First: Did you know that you can DESIGN YOUR OWN jewelry at Kendra Scott? I recently got to go design my own necklace and it was so fun! I am calling it the "Emmie" necklace, in honor of my daughter and her heart. You pick out your metals and stones and they make it for you, right in front of you. Very cool! Keep reading...
Read MoreEmaline's Story
If you know me personally, you've heard many parts of this story. It's been a year and a half, and it wasn't until recently I realized what a traumatic period of time last year was for our little family. The whole time we were going to through it, I was in survival mode and I'm still getting over it. By sharing our story, I hope to raise awareness but also show you a different side of things.
Read MoreBeing a mom is hard. Being a first time mom is SO HARD. This has been heavy on my heart lately... and I just want to say: To the first time moms out there struggling just to get a shower, it gets better. I promise.
So to make us ALL feel better, and maybe even smile... I've compiled a list of what I think the internet has told us we MUST do to be a good mom (and I'm calling BS on all of it):
Read MoreHey lovelies! What a busy, FUN summer this has been so far. We just got back in town from a family weekend in South Georgia and it was a blast. Tomorrow is the 4th of July, and we have planned a super fun day just the three of us!
Read MoreJUST KIDDING. There's no such thing as a lazy parent. But we can dream, can't we? Last month, my husband and I were fortunate enough to be able to spend more than a week at the beach... some much needed quality time for us and our daughter! But, like I'm sure most parents do, we quickly realized that our days of actually relaxing at the beach are... well, OVER.
Read MoreI am the first to admit that I have NEVER been good at taking care of my skin. I sleep in my makeup most of the time, forget to follow through with any sort of routine, etc etc. I know - it's terrible. Don't judge.
Read MoreWhen I was pregnant, I had the HARDEST time finding clothes that fit me right. Especially before I "popped" --- I just looked wide and awkward (or at least it felt that way)!
Read MoreNever in a million years would I have thought I'd be posting pictures of myself in swimwear, on the internet, especially after having a baby. When we started getting ready for our recent beach trip, the all too familiar feeling started to creep in that I've become so familiar with in the past.
Read MoreDear sweet husband of mine,
Some days, our daughter yells for "mommy" all day long. Some days, she won't let you hold her. And some days, she won't even kiss you (I blame it on your facial hair). But every day she is so smitten with you that I melt inside.
Read MoreI absolutely love shopping locally when I can, and there is a small town about an hour North of Atlanta called Woodstock. My first experience in Woodstock was last year in the Fall, when we took Emaline to her first pumpkin patch (which was so adorable, btw). Afterwards, we stopped and grabbed lunch & discovered the cutest downtown area ever!
Read MoreIT IS FINALLY MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND and I could not be more excited for vacation! I'm sharing with you some of my favorite MUST HAVES for the beach!
GET THIS LOOK:
1. SEA ANGEL TANKINI - fits. amazing. and way cuter than any other prints I've seen in this style.
Regular sizes (L-XL) , Plus sizes (1X-3X)
2. QUAY sunglasses - in love with the shape and polarized lenses
3. ESCAPE beach bag - I use this for magazines and beach towels
Read MoreEveryone knows the baby art is the. best. thing. ever. School is officially out and Father's day is coming up, so I wanted to share this affordable, easy DIY activity that I did with Em the other afternoon!
Read MoreSummer is almost here, and I wanted to show you guys how CUTE you can dress your kids without breaking the bank!! If you know me, you know that I love to shop small and support handmade businesses... but a lot of times, there isn't enough time or money. Over the weekend, we ran out and grabbed the kids (my daughter and nephews) some summer clothes to play in and I was super happy with what we found!
Read MoreWe are heading to the beach in a few weeks so I've been making sure we have what we need! I absolutely love this outdoor blanket that can be used for picnics, playtime, or duh... the beach!
Read MoreEverything isn't always wonderful... sometimes things just really really suck. This is real life, and there's something I've been going through lately and I feel compelled to share it.
Read MoreHappy Easter, from my family to yours! This year, instead of the hustle and bustle to church and brunch, we opted for a lower key day and spent a lot of time outdoors and with family.
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