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For the longest time, I was adamant that I wouldn’t get lash extensions. I just didn’t really see the point. My lashes are pretty long naturally, and I also use a lash growth product that works very well. Then, I saw my friend Ramona wearing them on our trip to Puerto Vallarta, and I loved how they looked even when she was swimming. Seeing how great her lashes looked on vacation, I decided to get lash extensions for the first time for my trip to Turks and Caicos this week.

Do you like floral prints? I definitely do on dresses, but I wasn’t sure about floral prints on other things. When I saw this floral print bomber jacket, I thought it was unique and fun. I’m pretty obsessed with jackets so I don’t mind a statement piece like this that I can throw on every now and then. I’m a pretty big fan of floral print bomber jackets, so I thought I’d share some of my favorites with you.

I can’t believe it’s already been two months since Ieft Puerto Vallarta. I’ve been lucky enough to travel to a lot of different place around the world, but very few of them have stuck with me like Puerto Vallarta has. There was something so magical about the city, something I can’t even quite describe.

What are your go-to casual style for fall? Mine is bascially the same in the fall and winter since it never gets too cold in SoCal. You will see me most days (since I work from home) and weekend rocking some combination of jeans, a t-shirt and a jacket. If you need some help creating the perfect casual style for fall, here are a few of my tips to get you there.

Are you a pumpkin spice fan? It’s one of my favorite flavors. I love fall because it means I get to bake with as much pumpkin spice as I want. I absolutely adore all things pumpkin spice. If you follow my recipes, you know that I’ve created a lot of pumpkin spice recipes over the years. (cookies, ice cream, coffee cake, bars, pancakes, just to name a few). This year, I wanted to try something completely new. My cousin-in-law recently made these pumpkin spice shortbread cookies, so I knew I had to give this recipe a shot – and my own spin.

Did you know that October is National Bullying Prevention Month? Now that both of my kids are in elementary school, I’m becoming more aware of bullying. Although so far, my kids haven’t experienced any bullying, I still want to be prepared. It’s equally important I teach my kids how to be kind to others. Just as I don’t want my own kids being bullied, I’d hate for them to be the ones who are unkind. Both real-life and cyberbullying are major problems that my kids will likely face. They are still pretty young, but I want to be prepared. So, I am working on teaching my kids how to be kind through real-life actions that will someday translate to online actions.

What’s your go-to fall style? For me, it’s jeans and jackets. I’m really into faux suede moto jackets this fall, more than any other pieces. If I’m honest, I used to only buy real leather and suede. But recently, I’ve realized there are a few reasons that buying faux has its place in fashion.

A few weeks ago, I traveled to Portland for work. Just like my last trip, I only had about 30 hours in the city. As I learned last time, it’s pretty amazing what you can do with 30 hours in a city. Since I was able to see so much last time, I decided to do a little day trip to check out Cannon Beach.

I’ve always been a fan of sweater dresses. I personally find they are very flattering, super cozy, and great for fall or winter. When I saw this red ribbed midi dress, I knew I had to order it.

Last week, Disneyland invited me to attend their opening night of Oogie Boogie Bash at California Adventure Park. I’ve never been to Halloween at Disneyland or Disney World before, so I had no idea what to expect. What I did learn was that I definitely want to visit Disneyland every single Halloween, it was that special.

If you’d ask me at 30 if I’d ever get botox, I would have said a resounding NO. Why would I want to put a toxin in my face? I like my face. The older I get, the more I realize I should never say never. I personally think women (and men) should be comfortable talking about their choice whether to do cosmetic procedures, so I wanted to share my before and after botox experience with you.

I’m so glad it’s Halloween season! It’s definitely one of my favorite holidays. Who doesn’t like dressing up in fun costumes and getting free candy? Next to Christmas, Halloween is definitely my favorite holiday. To get in the spirit, I decided to try making these fun Halloween spider cookies and I’m SO excited how they turned out.

The hair clip trend – do you love it or hate it? Ettika recently sent me these pearl hair clips and I definitely felt a little Blair Waldorf when I first put them in. It’s definitely a super preppy look, but it’s also romantic and feminine, which I love.

I’m on a healthy snack kick and I also want to find ways to get my kids to try new foods. That’s why I decided to try making these honey roasted chickpeas.

Full disclosure, I’m a Marriott fan. With all my work travels over the last 4 years, I’ve managed to earn status at Marriott with their Bonvoy program. I’ve always had exceptional service at Marriott hotels, so when I found out we were going to stay at the Marriott Puerto Vallarta on our press trip, I was beyond excited. The Marriott Puerto Vallarta exceeded all of my expectations, so I wanted to share with you the 5 reasons I’d definitely stay there again.

Do you remember when I told you I didn’t like animal print? Well, I have recently learned those thoughts were way off. I mean, I do still think animal prints can sometimes look dated, cheesy, and even a little trashy. Yep, I said it. But I’ve also found a lot of animal prints that are super cute, fun, and unique.

Car shopping. Do you love it or hate it? It’s something I’ve done so infrequently, that I personally didn’t even know where to begin.

If you haven’t noticed, I’m on a bit of a healthy snack-making kick. Last week, I shared this beet chips recipe. This week, it’s carrot chips. Now that I realized just how easy it is to make healthy snacks at home, I’m not stopping there! I’m all about finding interesting ways to get my kids to try new foods, and these baked carrot chips are no exception.

On my recent trip to Puerto Vallarta, I wanted to have some fun, flowy pieces. I knew it was going to be hot, and I knew I wanted to be comfortable but put together. I started searching for tassel dresses because I thought the little tassels just felt like a fun touch perfect for a Mexican vacation. Of all the cute tassel dresses, I opted for this green Maxi because I love the army green color and I also think it’s a great choice to transition from summer to fall.

A couple weeks ago, I was invited to visit Puerto Vallarta for the first time. I’ve been to Mexico before, but only right across the U.S. boarder. I previously visited Nogales, Rosarito, Tijuana and Ensenada. But all of those cities are driveable from Arizona and California. We took little day trips or weekend trips, but this was my first time flying to a Mexican resort destination.

Today is my kids’ first day of school so I’m already thinking about fun and simple afterschool snacks I can serve them. I’m not sure about your family, but we tend to get stuck in a snacking rut – the little fish shaped crackers or an apple sauce packet. I tend to lose most of my creativity by the afterschool hour. So, I’ve decided to try my hand at making some easy homemade snacks like these simple beet chips.

Since I knew I was traveling to Puerto Vallarta, I also knew I wanted to bring a white dress with me. I had a feeling white would look amazing against all the tropical colors, so I went on a search for white dresses under $25.

Did you know you can make ice cream at home without an ice cream maker? Well you absolutely can! Today I’m going to share with you how I made this dulce de leche ice cream at home without an ice cream maker. It is SO easy AND SO good.

Last week, I wrote about our time in the Twin Cities. We spent half of our trip at my sister’s house there. Then, we spent the next week at my parents’ house in Green Bay, WI, which is also my hometown. It was the first time I was home in 4 years and it was my first time bringing both of my kids with me back home. Given it’s where I’m from, I knew there were a lot of fun things to do with kids in Green Bay Wisconsin. So I set out to show them some of my favorite childhood things and also experience some new ones.

I’m headed to Puerto Vallarta this week, so I’ve been searching for easy breezy summer clothes. These floral cropped pants fit the bill perfectly. You’ll probably see them all over my Instagram this week.

My sister lives in the twin cities. My kids and I visited for a couple weeks earlier this summer, so we had a chance to explore a lot both Minneapolis and St. Paul. I love visiting the Twin Cities in the summer because there is so much to do, especially with young kids. It was rather hot while I was there, so we looked for fun ways to cool off and keep the kids entertained. Here are 8 fun kid-friendly things to do in the Twin Cities in the summer.

It’s almost back to school time and it happens to be National Zucchini Day, so I wanted to whip up a quick, easy, and healthy snack that is perfect for afterschool. These zucchini Parmesan crisps are so simple to make and totally kid-friendly.

Last summer, I distinctly remember seeing this black and white striped dress, but they were constantly sold out of my size. I even went to a few different stores to try to find it. They also sold out online too. Then, a couple weeks ago, I saw the dress in the store again. It must have been popular last summer that they brought the exact same dress back for another run this summer.

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For my day job, I work in higher education. Every job I’ve had over the last 15 years started in the summer. It’s the nature of the business I’m in, and that means I’ve had a lot of summer job interviews over the years. Since I’ve had a lot of experience, I thought I’d share my ideas for what to wear for an interview in the summer.

I’m a genius. No really. Well, not really. But these strawberry lemon sugar cookies make me feel like a genius. I had no idea how amazing dried strawberries would be in a lemon sugar cookie recipe. These are amazing. You need to make them now.

For the longest time, I shied away from wearing shorts and sleeveless tops. I have broad shoulders and broad hips, so I tried to cover up those areas. In the summer, I tended to wear mostly a-line dresses that hit at the knee, or other flowy dresses.

Do you know where your food comes from? Since moving back to California, I have a lot more opportunities to buy local produce, but I don’t always prioritize it as I should.

Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Copenhagen in Denmark for nearly a week. Although I traveled for a work conference, I did have a bit of free time so I could experience the city. Denmark was not a place I ever envisioned I’d travel. I had no pans to ever go to Copenhagen, but I’m so glad this conference came about so I could experience a new place and a new culture. There are so many things you must see in Copenhagen Denmark

Unless you’ve been hiding under the bed, I bet you know that the Nordstrom anniversary sale is on now. The last week it’s just been for those people with Nordstrom credit cards, but today, the Nordstrom semi annual sale is open to the public.

Have you ever eaten a chocolate semifreddo, or any semifreddo for that matter? I haven’t, up until I made one. It is shocking that I lived so much of my life without ever trying one. My family heritage is Italian.

If you asked me even a couple weeks ago if I’d buy a snake skin print dress, I would have yelled, “ewww, no.” See, I’ve had a bit of a hate-hate relationship with most animal prints, especially in clothing.

Since moving to California in December, I’ve noticed a lot of differences. But one of the major differences is how many more electric vehicles and charging stations are available here vs. in Boston. I recently learned that California is leading the nation in clean vehicles and they have more plug-in electric vehicles than any other state.

Summer is all about slower days, more time with my kids, and all the ice cream we can eat. Well, not really – I’m not that nice of a mom. But I do keep more ice cream in the house in the summertime than the rest of the year. Enjoying a cold treat with my kiddos on a summer day is one of the few times when I actually slow down and can really be present with them. If you’re anything like me, I struggle to find that down time, even in the summer. We’re rushing from one activity or summer camp to the next, planning another road trip or family adventure. That’s why I decided to write this post about 5 simple ways to slow down and spend some quality time with your kids this summer.

Have you considered the benefits dance class for young kids and whether you want to sign your child up? When my daughter turned two, I signed her up for ballet class. At the time, I thought it would be so adorable for her to be in a little tutu. Ballet was something I always wanted to do as a child but just never ended up doing. I did a lot of organized sports, but not dance.

I can’t believe it’s already the 4th of July next week. I love the 4th of July. It’s one of my favorite holidays. But I’m not really a stars and stripes-wearing kinda gal. Don’t get me wrong. I’m totally a fan of celebrating our great country and our freedom, but I’m not really into wearing the American flag. However, I still want to get in the holiday spirit, so I found the most subtle way to do it. My current favorite way to get in the patriotic spirit is to wear star earrings.

My mornings don’t start until I’ve had my cold brew coffee at home. Although I love getting it at my local coffee shop, most mornings, I’m hustling to get my kids ready for school (or summer camp). I just found a new favorite way for me to get my cold brew coffee fix at my local Vons Store, which makes it ultra-convenient. I’m loving the Java House® Dual-Use Liquid Coffee Pods, which I can find in the cold brew section in the coffee aisle.

When you think of summer, you probably don’t think of summer sweater dresses. You’re right, sweaters and summer don’t usually go together. But, I think sweater dresses are great in the summer for a lot of reasons.

Have you found your perfect one piece swimsuit for summer yet? This summer, I decided to try one of the many red swimsuits I’d seen in stores and online. The one I chose is under $40 and totally flattering. It’s my own little Baywatch swimsuit moment.

I recently got these tortoise shell earrings. At the time, I didn’t realize tortoise hoop earrings are majorly on trend for summer. I actually haven’t gotten a pair of tortoise hoops yet, but I do love these gold earrings with a touch of tortoise shell.

When it comes to politics and the state of our world, I often feel like I can’t do much to change things. I think a lot of people feel that way. However, that’s just not right. If every person made small changes, it would lead to bigger changes.

Transitioning from spring to summer fashion can be tricky, depending on where you live. Most days, it’s not quite warm enough for me to wear actual summer clothes. I live fairly close to the beach, so it’s chilly in the morning and also at night. That’s why I’m loving this midi shirt dress because it’s the perfect transition piece.

Traveling with early elementary-aged kids is leaps and bounds easier than traveling with babies or toddlers. My kids are at the age that I no longer have to bring bottles, diaper bags, etc., which is such a relief. They are pretty good at entertaining themselves. But on long trips, even my usual travel tips and tricks start to fail. That’s why I’m so glad we finally got a new Amazon Fire Kids Edition tablets – or KET for short.

I can’t believe it. Posh in Progress turns 6 today. I started this blog, six years ago, as a way for me to keep my sense of self, after becoming a first-time mom. It’s crazy to think my son was only 7 months old when I started this blog. There are a lot of pros and cons to blogging. Read on to see what I mean.

A few weeks ago, I got the chance to visit Portland for work. It’s a city I’ve always wanted to visit, but I only had slightly more than 24 hours in Portland to experience the city. Although my time was short, I was still able to pack in a lot of site seeing in a short amount of time. If you’re heading there some time soon, here are the 7 things to do in Portland.

My son is wrapping up his kindergarten year and my daughter is starting kindergarten next fall. With these major milestones, I figured it’s about time I teach my kids how to tie their shoes. I’d heard about the bunny ear technique, so I honestly thought teaching kids how to tie shoes was going to be a breeze.

Earlier this month, my girlfriends and I took a road trip to Santa Barbara. Although I had been to Santa Barbara a decade earlier for a wine tasting, it was only a day trip, so I didn’t get to experience the city or the wineries in the area. It was my girlfriends’ birthday and also Cinco de Mayo weekend, so we were pretty excited to celebrate.

Before this year, you never caught me in white denim. I always felt self conscious in white denim because I didn’t think it worked that well for my body type. Having wide hips and cellulite on my thighs, I thought white jeans just accentuated my perceived flaws. What I realized recently is that I just hasn’t found the best white jeans for my frame.

Last week, I traveled to New York City for work. Most of the time when I travel, I spend quite a bit of time posting to my Instagram stories, to document the entire experience. This trip, I decided to do something new. I decided to quit social media. I put my phone down, and actually live in moment, for once. Although I did take some photos and videos, I did not post to IG at all. It was so freeing. We all need to put our phones down more often.

I’ll never forget the moment I got that call. “You have Hashimoto’s thyroiditis”, the doctor told me. As a 23 year-old, that sounded really scary. Without any other context, that sounded downright frightening. The thought of having a chronic disease for the rest of my life felt like a large pill to swallow (pun intended).

When I was six years old, my parents took me Disneyland. It was my first time on an airplane and I can distinctly remember the excitement leading up to this trip. Given my fond memories of my first time at Disneyland, I wanted my kids to have that experience around the same age. Since my parents were going to be in town, it felt like the perfect opportunity for all of us to experience it together – just as I had 30 some years ago. So I made all the plans. Going to Disneyland with little kids takes a little extra planning, but it’s totally worth it.

A couple weeks ago, my parents were in town. They love to visit botanical gardens, so we decided to check out the South Coast Botanic Garden. There are several different Los Angeles Botanic gardens, but this one was the closest to where my parents were staying, so we decided to check it out.

A couple weeks ago, I went shopping for a few new outfits for an upcoming work event. I found this military-inspired, army green utility dress, and I absolutely fell in love with it. I’ve always been into military-inspired pieces. I happen to love the army green color and the extra pockets you often find with this style. I’m also such a sucker for an a-line dress with a belted waist.

On my recent trip to Toronto, I had the chance to visit Niagara Falls. One of my colleagues decided to rent a car for the day, and I learned it’s an easy hour-ish drive from Toronto to Niagara Falls. Although I wouldn’t say visiting Niagara Falls was high on my bucket list, it felt almost wrong not to see the natural wonder since I was so nearby.

Earlier this year, I got my first professional, custom, nail art manicure, and I’ve been hooked ever since. I try to change up my manicure every two to three weeks and I get most of my inspiration from Pinterest and Instagram. I actually found my current spring nail art while looking on my finder on Instagram. It’s the perfect spring manicure because the light pink and the white just look so fresh.

I’ve been on a bit of a health kick lately after staring 2019 off not so well. I had the best of intentions when I started this year, to focus on my health. But moving to a new state is very stressful, and a lot of my healthy habits slipped earlier this year. Finally, a couple weeks ago, I got back on track with healthy eating and exercise. I’ve been focusing a lot more on whole foods, and that’s where this great recipe for broccoli salad comes in.

Last fall, I remember seeing a lot of cut out shoulder tops, especially cut out shoulder sweaters and other cold shoulder tops. Initially, I didn’t really love the trend. Like a lot of trends, I think they are cute on other people, but I’m not sure they will work on me. Finally, I decided to give it a try because an adorable cut out shoulder top arrived right to my door. So, I had no reason not to at least try it.

I rarely have time to shop. Most of the time, I either purchase things online (and then return 99%). Sometimes, I’ll grab something really quickly and take it home to try later. That’s exactly what happened when I saw this floral print bodycon dress.

A few weeks ago, I had the chance to visit Toronto for the first time. I’d heard good things about the city, but I had no expectations of my visit. Honestly, I’ve been so busy lately, I didn’t even have time to pre-plan the trip. Normally, I have a list of things I’ll do when I get to a new place, but with Toronto, I just winged it. Luckily, I did find the time to check out 5 unique things to do in Toronto.

Last week I had to go shopping for some new items for an upcoming shoot. I haven’t shopped in the mall in forever. Most of my shopping, I do online, just due to lack of time. I missed perusing the mall because that’s the only time that I get to explore and spot trends. Almost immediately, I quickly realized I would need to try the wrap top blouse trend.

When I moved to California earlier this year, I decided not to move most of our furniture. It was mostly all from the early 2000s, and not in the best shape after a couple cross-country moves. It was a great decision. It’s a fresh start in my new home.

Real talk ladies – for the majority of my life, I’ve hidden my legs. I specifically hid my legs from the knee up because of cellulite and a general dislike for my chubby knees. I’d wear knee length or midi-length dresses because I do like my calves, but I’d never wear shorts.

A few weeks ago, Crepe Erase invited me to attend a private brunch event at Norah in West Hollywood. Their spokesperson, Courtney Thorne-Smith, hosted the event. So, a couple dozen influencers and I had the chance to meet her and try out all of the Crepe Erase products.

Working from home has one major perk—I very rarely need to dress up anymore. For the past 15 years, I’ve worked in a corporate setting, so I needed to have a lot of ‘work clothes’. My work uniform the last few years, was a blazer and cropped skinny pants, paired with heels.

It’s almost Cinco de Mayo! Ever since I first moved to Phoenix in 2004, I’ve been a fan of that day. I mean, it’s another excused to enjoy great Mexican food and yummy drinks with my friends. After living in Boston for awhile, I can honestly say I missed Mexican food the most.

A few weeks ago, I got to spend less than two days in New Orleans. Although I wish the trip could have been longer, I forgot just how much I adore this city. I also remembered just how much you can do with 36 hours in New Orleans.

If you read my fashion posts, you know that one of my fashion goals is to break out of my comfort zone and try new things. I had no idea how to wear paperbag pants before because I was sure they wouldn’t work for me.

Mmmm…cauliflower! So I know there is a whole big movement to replace carbs with cauliflower. But it’s not just hype! It actually totally works. Now, if you’re expecting that cauliflower pizza crust is going to taste EXACTLY like pizza you’ll get at your favorite restaurant, well, then you’re going to be disappointed. But, I still think cauliflower is a great substitute.

Last week, I shared some of my favorite places to visit in LA. Since my sister was in town, we spent 4 days touring around the city and I even got to see a few places I hadn’t been before. However, I also learned there are at least 3 places not to visit in Los Angeles. See, just because people say it’s cool, doesn’t mean it actually is. Not all touristy things are good, but some actually surprise you (like I loved visiting the Hollywood Sign).

Vertical stripes, horizontal stripes, multi-colored stripes, they are all majorly on trend for spring. I recently ordered this cute stripe midi dress online (it’s under $50!), but I really doubted it would work on me. See, I generally avoid horizontal stripes at all costs. They tend to make me look wider. However, this dress totally worked!

Remember as a kid, when you thought Brussels sprouts were totally disgusting? Well, at least I did. I remember watching cartoons and tv shows as a kid, they’d talk about how disgusting Brussels are. Then I grew up, learned how to roast them to perfection, and realized Brussels sprouts are one of my favorite vegetables. I especially love Brussels with balsamic glaze.

Recently, my sister and nephew came to visit us in LA. Since I haven’t been here that long, I wasn’t so sure about playing the role of tour guide. I knew a few places around the LA area that I wanted to take them, but several of the places they wanted to visit, I hadn’t been myself. It’s hard to know what’s worth the time if you haven’t been. What I did learn during our tour of LA, is that there are at least 3 things in Los Angeles that you do not need to see. (I’m working on a follow-up story). But there are also so many amazing things you must see. Here are a few of our highlights.

Before I get too far into this post about head scarves and how to use wear and style a scarf in your hair, I wanted to make sure you knew that I’m giving away the newest Box of Style. The giveaway ends soon, so make sure you enter.

Alright moms, have you jumped on the family matching pajamas yet? When these adorable pjs arrived from Pink Elephant Organics (c/o), I was excited for a couple reasons. First, the pjs are super comfortable. Second, they are adorable! Third, my kids were actually thrilled to receive new pjs and even more excited that I had a matching pair too.

My friends at Box of Style sent me an extra box so I could share this Spring Box of Style with one lucky reader! Entry is super easy. Just follow the link below and you can choose how you’d like to enter. One lucky person will be chosen at random to win this fabulous spring box! Good luck!

I recently received a trunk from Trunk Club with some spring finds. I collaborated with them last spring, and loved my experience so much, that I decided to try them again (this isn’t sponsored). The thing that I love about Trunk Club (or any other subscription clothing box) is that you get to try things you likely wouldn’t pick for yourself. I’ve tried jumpsuits in the past, but I just never found one that was very flattering.

It’s citrus season in California. Our farmer’s market has been brimming with all different types of oranges. Originally, I tried a different recipe to create a blood orange polenta cake, but it didn’t turn out so well. The texture was off, or at least, I wasn’t a fan. Then I found this orange polenta olive oil cake and thought it sounded like a winner. Sure enough, it turned out so much better than the first one.

I love accessories. After nearly three months in CA, I finally unpacked everything last weekend and I forgot just how many accessories I own. Sunglasses make up the majority of my accessory collection, but I also own a ton of necklaces, earrings and bracelets.

When I first started looking for places in LA, none of the spaces really excited me. Most of them felt closed off, outdated, lacked good light, or were just rather blah.

Did you have chores as a kid? I did. But they were all very simple, and I received incentives for helping. My kids have always been very interested in helping around the house. As preschoolers, we came up with several things they could do to help around the house. I’ve read several articles that talk about the benefits to kids who have chores. But should little kids get an allowance for helping around the house? Or is this part of their ‘job’ to live in our family’s home?

A year ago, when I first started thinking about moving back to southern California, LA wasn’t really high on my list. I always thought I’d end up in San Diego. Then I started spending time in LA and quickly realized just how much it has to offer. Although I still adore San Diego, for me, LA is more. A recent day trip to explore the Venice Canals and Abbot Kinney confirmed my love for my new home.

My baby girl turned 5! To celebrate, I decided on a unicorn theme birthday party. She loves horses and unicorns, and there are so many cute unicorn things available right now. Because I travel so much for work, I really didn’t have a lot of time to throw it all together. The week before her birthday, I was traveling, so I actually did a lot of it via online ordering.

Last month, I asked you all what you wanted to see more from me. Several of you mentioned you wanted to see more of my casual, everyday style. So here you go. This is a standard look I would wear basically every day. This grey moto jacket is a staple I’ve had in my wardrobe for a couple years now. I throw it on anytime I want to look a bit more put together, but still casual chic.

I can’t believe I’ve already been back in southern California for two months. In some ways, it feels like just yesterday that we packed up and left Boston, and in other ways, it feels like we never left the first time (in 2014). Although we lived in California before, Orange County is a lot different than LA. For the longest time, I had a lot of misconceptions about LA.

Since I couldn’t be at fashion week this February, I wanted to at least reminisce about my last time there. Last year, I was lucky enough to attend in both February and September. I hope I’ll get to go back this September, as I miss NY like crazy and the energy of Fashion Week is un-matched. Since I didn’t go this time, I decided to shoot a look wearing this wool and leather jacket I bought at a sample sale last year while attending.

Valentine’s day is right around the corner. So, I wanted to give away some of my favorite beauty products to one of you lovely ladies! Instead of thinking about Valentine’s Day as just a day for your significant other, I now think about it a day for self love. With that in mind, here is my little “Galentine’s Day” giveaway so you can pamper yourself just a little.

How are your New Years resolutions going? One of mine was definitely about prioritizing my health and eating better. Thus, although I wantmy favorite lemon bars to make , I thought it was time to try a lighter version. That’s where these keto lemon bars come in.

My mantra this year is to Be Brave. So here I am, being brave and posting swimsuit photos, something I never thought I’d do. Part of being brave for me means embracing this beautiful and flawed body of mine. I’ve also found that when I’m more open with my readers about my own insecurities, they feel more connected and I do too. Being curvier and not having the perfect body doesn’t mean you can’t still look super cute in a suit.

Last week, I was in Boston for work. It’s very rare that I have several nights in a row to myself, so I hardly knew what to do with myself. I can only watch bad TV for so long. A few days before I left, I was scrolling through my suggestions on IG and I found some really cool custom nail art. Upon further inspection, I learned the nail artist was actually located in Boston.

At the beginning of the year, I started a my invisible aligner journey. Although I had braces in my teenage years, my teeth shifted quite a bit during my pregnancies. When Byte reached out, it seemed like a great opportunity to try out the aligners.

With two kids, a full-time job, a full-time side hustle (you’re reading it), it’s often tough for me to find me time. I bet you can relate. With such limited time, I need products that are work. Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different health and beauty products.

What are you wearing for Valentine’s Day? Is it red? Is it strappy or strapless? Does it show a lot of skin? Not that there’s anything wrong with showing skin, but have you ever worn a completely covered up dress and felt just as sexy as if you’re showing a lot of skin? I have. That’s exactly why I’m planning to wear this long sleeve black midi dress this Valentine’s Day.

Full disclosure, I am not an interior designer. I do not claim to know everything (or much at all) about home design.

Last week, I mentioned how excited I am to have a lemon tree in our yard. I shared 5 of my favorite lemon recipes, and I’ve been contemplating what to make next. When I saw this glazed lemon cookies recipe, I knew it was something I wanted to try. I’m such a fan of a vibrant lemon flavor. I love that this recipe calls for so much fresh lemon juice and zest.

Polka dots – I love them. Just like stripes, polka dots are timeless. Did you know that today is National Polka Dot day? Well, me neither. Us bloggers, we research our key words and our headlines. After shooting this fun casual look for Chico’s, I realized it was very timely since it’s National Polka Dot Day!