Hi Reader! We've had a rather relaxing week without any travel or summer camps - the calm before the storm! Since Birch has recently gotten into his scooter again, we've been going to the skate park quite a bit. Mazen bikes and Birch scooters. It's great that we can walk from our house. We're hoping Birch takes interest in his bike again soon so he can learn to ride! Right now he's on a kid-size balance bike with no pedals (vs. training wheels - this seems to be the trend!) I'm really looking...
4 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader!Hillary here — I’m Kath’s assistant. 👋🏻 The other day, Kath asked me for a curling iron recommendation, which quickly spiraled into us swapping recent Amazon finds (as we often do). We have super similar taste and are always sharing home and fashion favorites — so she suggested I round up my latest purchases for you, too! I don’t know about you, but I love seeing what other people are buying (especially with a positive recommendation attached). Maybe I’m just nosey… but hey,...
4 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader!Summer is in full swing, and I’ve rounded up 15 fun things that are perfect summer buys —from breezy dresses and beach essentials to outdoor entertaining must-haves. Whether you’re planning a weekend getaway or just soaking up the sunshine at home, I hope these favorites add a little extra joy to your season. Let’s dive in! 15 Summer Things I'm Eyeing & Buying A friend has these CRZ YOGA dolphin hem running shorts. They're only $28 and come in a ton of fun colors. These airy shorts...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Amazon Prime Day has ends today and this is usually a time I buy anything I know we'll need in the next six months! So, I've rounded up all the items I use daily and would recommend! From Gus's dog bed to the best glass food storage containers, you can find my favorite deals below! You can see all of my Amazon favorites in my Amazon Storefront! Items I Own & Use Daily Dyson Cordless Vacuum I literally use this multiple times per day. SHOP - 30% off Vitamix Blender We upgraded to...
5 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Spring is springing in Cville! 🌷 While my body is taking FOR-EV-ER to adjust to daylight saving time, we've been able to open up the windows in the house. This is perfectly timed because we think something died in the walls because there is a bad smell coming from a corner of the house! Blarg! I hope it dissipates soon. I'd much rather be smelling the spring flowers popping up everywhere (or even put my nose in pollen!). Here's what's new on the blog this week: Things I'm Loving:...
9 months ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader! Whether it’s your spouse, children, furry friends, or best friends, give someone a smooch today! COUPLE GIFTY THINGS 💕 Relationship Cards for Date Night Bucket List Journal For Couples For My Husband Who Has Everything I Like His Beard / I Like Her Butt Create Your Own Hot Sauce Kit Chocolate Tasting For Two Oliveda and Dime are having Valentine's Day sales with 14% and 25% off site-wide. More below! 🥰 Here's what's new on the blog this week: My Favorite Kitchen Appliances: Love It...
10 months ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, Yesterday we found out Beautycounter will be gone for quite some time - until fall of 2024 at least. This was devastating news for me, and I know many of you who use and love these products feel disappointed as well. Yesterday Gregg, our founder, shared that she has purchased the company back from the investment firm who bought it two years ago and Gregg is rebuilding Beautycounter from the ground up. Although I'm hopeful the new version will launch later this year, I'm not sure if...
over 1 year ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader! Beautycounter's sitewide sale ends soon! I don't know anyone who doesn't want a little support gracefully aging or making their skin look less dull. Here are my favorite products to support your skin as time passes! Here are the best products for making skin look brighter, smoother, and more youthful. All Bright C Serum This is a potent blend of two forms of vitamin C, turmeric and Camu Camu (antioxidant) to brighten skin and help with sunspots. Thought it’s a 10% concentration of...
over 2 years ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader! Since coming home from Disney, I’ve had several friends IRL ask me to break down our strategy using credit cards to get our Disney trip cost breakdown. One friend said her family spent $10k on a similar length trip, and the other friend said she doesn’t think she’ll ever be able to afford to go because it’s so expensive. She’s ready to start opening cards! So here is our Disney trip cost breakdown using credit card points! Trip value: about $7,300 What we paid in cash: about $2,500...
almost 3 years ago • 5 min read
