Festive Holiday Outfits

The holiday season is here, and so are festive pieces to make your celebrations shine extra bright. From sequins and feathers to timeless plaids, there’s a spirited piece for every style. Happy shopping! Tartan Bristol Dress via Tuckernuck Open Edit Relaxed Velvet Blazer in Black via Nordstrom (love this splurgy option too) Krysta Jumpsuit via … Continue Reading

Loungewear Sets To Cozy Up To

What better way to get in a Saturday state of mind than to add some cozy to your collection. Whether you’re gearing up to run weekend errands or ready to wind down on the couch, here are some loungewear sets that have caught my eye and are one click away from being added to my … Continue Reading

Fall Faves for Littles

While the fall weather has been a rollercoaster here in the Chicago area, it’s looking like chilly temps are officially here to stay. If you’re like me, that means stocking up on a whole new batch of clothes for my little guy who has since outgrown all his cold weather gear from last year. Whether … Continue Reading

Amazon Shortlist No. 01

There’s nothing like the convenience of Prime, and this week Prime Members are being rewarded a little extra with the Early Access Sale running October 11-12. Below are a handful of new fall items that made their way into my cart and onto my doorstep a little too easily and just as quickly – I … Continue Reading

Sweater Weather

Five cozy favorites to warm up to this fall.

6 Must-Haves for Bundling Baby

While December greeted much of the country with above-average temperatures, don’t be fooled — winter is coming, and this year, it’s more important than ever to have your gear ready. For me personally, daily walks have become part of my afternoon ritual with Nolan – a way to reset, reflect and regain a sense of … Continue Reading

Navigating Newborn Essentials

There’s no doubt, these are overwhelming times. And for anyone with a newborn or expecting one soon, doubly so. As a first-time mom, I hope my experience can help alleviate at least part of that equation. Leading up to Nolan’s arrival, my weekends were spent toggling between countless product reviews and recommendations, only to find … Continue Reading

Under Wraps: My Breastfeeding Journey

Last week, I put away my breast pump for the last time. And I cried. My breastfeeding journey was anything but smooth: 10 weeks of almost-exclusive pumping mixed with a handful of guilt-tinged nursing sessions, topped off with formula. Sounds messy, right? It was. Blood, sweat and tears isn’t even an exaggeration – it was … Continue Reading

Now Sporting: 6 Athleisure Faves

Life lately looks a lot like yesterday’s leggings and a comfy fleece jacket – quite the departure from my former uniform consisting of high-waisted black jeans and a blazer. While I’ve always embraced athleisure for weekend errands, and dare I say it, actually working out, my new love of loungewear is admittedly a product of … Continue Reading

17 Hospital Bag Essentials You Shouldn’t Leave Home Without

At 34 weeks pregnant, I tackled one of the most important milestones of the third trimester: packing your hospital bag. As a first-time mom and someone who has been teased for over-preparedness pretty much all my life, honing down my packing list was overwhelming to say the least. Mommy-baby matching PJ/swaddle sets, feminine supplies for … Continue Reading