one. my go-to outfit this week. It's totally not weird that I have two pairs of Wicked Good Slippers, right? One is strictly for inside the house and the other I can wear outside, plus I may or may not have a third pair in storage... I love LL.Bean slippers. My MIL bought me this Buffalo Check Shirt-Jacket ; it's literally amazing and perfect for fall/winter. I can throw it on with jeans, or even leggings. Snag it now because its 50% off today! two. boho baby girl nursery. I can't ... View the Post
Ailey // 12 Months Old
Dear Ailey, Your first birthday has come and gone in the blink of an eye - so quickly I never paused to write down all of the amazing and incredible things you have done this last month. Winning the heart of everyone you meet with your judgmental side eye and silly sense of humor is most definitely something we adore. You love to greet people you meet with a little cheery, "Hi!" Ailey - it goes without saying you are truly one in a million. It's hard to be the second baby because your ... View the Post
Boho Floral Baby Girl Nursery
Is it possible to have nursery envy? I loved both my daughter's nurseries (which were very similar), but my sister's daughter, Sloane, has the nursery I wish I could have given to one of my girls. I'm totally using it as inspiration for Ailey's bedroom in our new house. Sloane Kennedy's nursery theme is bohemian, floral, with a touch of farmhouse. My sister had such a fabulous vision and worked for months on the decor. She thrifted, bought local, used homemade decor, shopped on Etsy, and hit ... View the Post
A Cake for Every Occasion
Around five years ago, my sister told me one of former high school friends was opening up a cupcake shop in our hometown, Wallingford, CT. I was SO excited that she would have a storefront to sell her cupcakes and cakes, since my family was using her services for quite some time. Every time we had a birthday party, baby shower, or just a hankering for something sweet, we'd head to Alyssa's Cakery. She carries everything from dairy free cupcakes (yes!) to custom made wedding cakes to cake pops - ... View the Post
Weekend Recap
Before I get into my weekend recap, I just have to say... my heart, thoughts, and prayers goes out to everyone who was in, or is affected by, the tragedy that occurred in Las Vegas overnight. Saturday was by far one of my most favorite days of this fall season as I was present for the Annual Reynolds Chili Sauce Event. Basically my parents, my Dad's Aunt and his cousins all get together to make my Grandma Mary's famous chili sauce. It is SO delicious and it can be eaten on practically ... View the Post
Friday Favorites
one. come to me Friday. This morning I'm spending a little bit of time having my girl Beth Grant document my appointment at Middlesex Dermatology with APRN Kimberly Bolden for an upcoming blog post. She will be doing a full body scan for skin cancer (trying not to be worried about this) and maybe a little something else that I'm super excited to try. two. birthday goodies. I am absolutely in love with the gifts I received for my birthday - especially this Buffalo Check Shirt-Jacket, ... View the Post
Juggling Kids, Blogging, and Life
Staying at home with two little girls under the age of 4 is a huge job, but if you add in the fact I also work from home while chasing around our hooligans, sometimes I fall into bed at night wondering how I managed to get anything done. There is a constant pull between mothering, housekeeping, and blogging on a daily basis that can be maddening. I obviously love the chaos or I wouldn't attempt to do it all, however I often question if perhaps I'm not doing it all right. I constantly ... View the Post
How to Handle Post-Wedding Blues
So you're married....but now what? I'll never forget how depressed Brandon and I felt after coming back from our honeymoon. We knew that everything was officially over - all of the planning, the stressing, the excitement building up to the big day - gone. My family in CT felt the same way and we were missing each other hard as I sat in Georgia at my work desk typing away on this little blog formerly called Bear-y Excited Bride. Fortunately, Brandon and I were harboring a little secret that ... View the Post