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I love these sunnies so much that when I lost them in Australia, I immediately repurchased so they’d be at my home when I flew back.
My Mary Poppins work tote! It’s classic with a great strap length when you’re carrying all of the things, including a kid.
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I'm a mom of two, living in Connecticut by way of Wisconsin. A Midwest girl at heart but loving life on the east coast. I work in communications and enjoy sharing my unfiltered life — chatting about motherhood, work, grief, mental health, and life's everyday chaos. I'm so glad you're here!
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Embracing a refreshed personal style for spring + an inspirational quote from my favorite author ;)
For the overwhelmed-with-things-family that’s still trying to have some holiday fun…if you know what I mean ;)
We’ve been in our house about two and a half years now, and it’s really starting to feel like home — so what better time for a home tour? While there are a handful of projects I’d still love to tackle (does the list ever really end?), I love celebrating progress.
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Creamy Sun-Dried Tomato Chicken Orzo Skillet
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MY BOOK: ANGELS IN THE SKY
Bringing you a hopeful and moving story for young readers about life after loss.
“My cousin lost her dad when she was 6 months pregnant with his first grandchild. I know nothing can dull that pain, but I hope she finds some comfort in reading this book to her little girl.”
— Kaitlin H.
“This simple story conveys such a powerful message for our little ones about loss. Our daughter loves to point out all of the animals! The illustrations are so beautiful.”
— Megan G.
“Told in a simple yet deeply meaningful way, the book assures the reader that our loved ones, while no longer with us, are always around us and carried in our hearts."
— Sarah R.
"Giving this book as a gift to a grieving family felt like a lifeline, it felt like something I could do to bring some comfort in an impossibly sad time.”
— Elizabeth R.
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There isn’t a bad time to reach out to someone — even when you send a text on a random day, maybe that will be just what they need when they least expect it.
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My five tech favorites + they’re ADHD friendly!
Embracing a refreshed personal style for spring + an inspirational quote from my favorite author ;)
For the overwhelmed-with-things-family that’s still trying to have some holiday fun…if you know what I mean ;)
We’ve been in our house about two and a half years now, and it’s really starting to feel like home — so what better time for a home tour? While there are a handful of projects I’d still love to tackle (does the list ever really end?), I love celebrating progress.
I’ve prioritized finding my voice and values more than ever as I entered my mid-thirties. Here’s what’s been on my mind lately…
This is one of our go-to quick desserts that never disappoints. My mom was known for whipping these up and always cooking them perfectly.
Life can get chaotic, but those little devices in our pockets can help us in a lot of small ways that add up.
Hint: It’s all about curating your feed so that you’re served the items you like in a more timely fashion.
This one is so good that even my aunt who is the queen of cooking and baking asked me for the recipe.
I used to thrive at winging it. But now I need to prep for the week ahead to better set myself and my family up for success. It takes extra time but it’s this type of slowing down that allows me to speed up at the start of a week.


Etsy picks for her, the littles, someone missing a loved one and more.