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August 21, 2025

Simple, Feel-Good Recipes the Family Will Love

No matter the season, the week, or the mood, whether life feels hectic or calm, easy dinner options are always my goal. Do I love cooking? Not exactly. Am I a natural in the kitchen? Ummm. But do I prefer home-cooked meals during the week? Absolutely!

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: chatgpt recipes, cooking, cooking at home, dinner, easy dinners, easy recipes, family time, home cooked meals, recipe

May 31, 2025

Gifts for the Dad in Your Life

Find something unique, useful and fun for the Dad in your life. Whether he loves the outdoors, the kitchen or travel, gift him something memorable that he’ll actually use. Sharing lots of great finds that will be sure to make Dad happy and feel loved this Father’s Day.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: coffee table book, father and child, fatherhood, fathers day, flamingo estate, gift guide, golf, huckberry, kitchen products, moccamaster, nordstrom, troubadour backpack, vans

May 6, 2025

Gifts for the Mom in Your Life

Needing a gift for mom, grandma, a mom friend, sister, or yourself? I have you covered. Mother’s Day is a sweet reminder that we are seen, loved, special, coveted and valued. A special something, big or small, budget friendly or extravagant, unique or needed, is part of the fun in searching for the right gift. Sharing my top picks for the Mom in your life.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: accessories, amber interiors, Bloomingdales, bondi boost, candle sticks, cluth, framebridge, gift guide, haircare, hat, home decor, in kind magazine, juliska, marysia, minnow swim, mother, motherhood, mothers day, nordstrom, picture frames, placemats, poolside, sephora, spring time, summer, tuckernuck, violette_fr

September 16, 2024

Fall Ready with J.Crew

I shared my latest outfit crush last week. This silky skirt and cashmere top. When I think of seasonal dressing, I always think, J.Crew. I’m a lover of their classics, enjoy an updated take on basics, and I love the versatility of their pieces. When in doubt, go with what you love and trust. Sharing Fall styles that are a must.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: classic fit, classic style, fall fashion, fall style, fashion, jcrew, mom style, motherhood, over 40 fashion, silk skirt, style

July 15, 2024

Getaway: Packing for Santa Barbara

A midweek getaway by the ocean and just a two hour drive, is all I need. Santa Barbara is one of our favorite places to be. We love to daydream about moving there one day, but for now, getting to visit and staycation is a treat. I’m packing my bag with summer essentials. We plan to sit pool and beach side all day long.

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Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged: beach, jcrew, nordstroms, saks fith avenue, santa barbara, shopbop, summer accessories, summer bag, summer essentials, summer fun, summer sandals, summer style, summer vacation, travel, vacation style

May 15, 2024

The Round Up … Read, Do, Watch & Wear

A quick round up of what I’m reading, planning to do, watching and wearing. A snapshot of what I’m enjoying.

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October 1, 2023

Layering Up for Fall

It’s Fall and I’m ready for cooler days (even though the warm weather isn’t going anywhere). This outfit and colors will be on repeat.

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Filed Under: Fashion, Style, Uncategorized Tagged: cardigans, fall, fall fashion, fall style, fashion, jcrew, Jenni kayne, mango, style, sweater

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