Happy Easter, everyone! Last year Tyler and I went all out. We hosted Easter brunch at our house, the kids did the egg hunt in our backyard (except Fox because he was itty bitty), and all three of us got a visit from the…
Beauties, it’s time. It’s time for me to put down the yoga pants and remember how to be fashionable. I’m on a mission to find clothing items to add to my closet that are eye-catching but low maintenance. Something I can slip on and not…
While you’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day today, I’m already getting a jump on Easter! My family is still testing the waters with traditions out here in California. We usually cook up brunch and dye Easter eggs, with our main event being a silly Easter egg hunt…
Sophomore year of college meant one thing to me: moving off campus into my own apartment. The school had rules against freshmen living off campus, but come year two and I was free as a bird. I made plans to move in with a…
When Tyler and I decided we were ready to start trying for a baby a couple years ago, we had a talk I’d been dreading: parenting strategy. We had already experienced growing pains as a young couple trying to blend our two lives into…
I’ll be the first to admit that my winter wardrobe lacks accessories. I get really excited come spring time because it’s time to shed the scarves and bulky sweaters only to add statement necklaces or dainty little rings and earrings. I tried Rocksbox for…
The days following rainfall here in San Diego are always my favorite. The pavement is cooled, grass is lush, and the temperature is perfect. We went out in the backyard today to feel the fresh air and as I rounded the corner the most…
A few months ago I wrote about the Talk. Read. Sing.® program and just how important it is to a child’s development. If you need a refresher, this helpful program emphasizes a continuous dialogue between parent and child involving talking, reading, and singing. This makes…
In case you haven’t heard, we’re firming up the remainder of our plans to visit England, Scotland, and Wales next month. We are renting a car and driving around as a family, stopping at the most incredible sights along the way. Seriously, just wait…
The first time I ever had my makeup professionally done was the trial run for my wedding. When the MUA left the house I stared at myself in the mirror thinking “whoa!” There were angles in my face that I’d never seen before and I…
With tax season upon us, many of us are eagerly awaiting that refund check to come in so that we can turn around and spend it on something that has been on our wish list for some time. For me, it was time that…
“One day you’re going to look at him and think, ‘I really love him.'” These were the well-meaning words that Fox’s pediatrician spoke to me at his 1 month check-up. I was shocked, confused, a little miffed, but mostly sad. All I could do…
I’ll be honest here and admit that I have lost interest in red carpet fashions over the years. When Tyler told me that the Oscar arrivals had begun I told him I was good and flipped a horror movie on Netflix. Then I saw…
It’s still a hot one here in San Diego. February and 80 degrees, can you believe it? When I first moved here it was always 75 with a cool breeze but in recent years it’s just been so hot all the time! We put…
I just happened upon Emily from Cupcake and Cashmere’s 12 month update for her daughter (who was born hours apart from my little Fox) and absolutely loved the way she notated important milestones and personality traits. I borrowed her questions to keep track of…