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Two weeks ago on a day that will forever feel like one of the best days of my life, my son, Ethan, was born.💙 I’m thrilled to call this little guy my son and am so happy to be home with my two little boys as I write this. What a truly amazing week it’s … Read More about Ethan’s Birth Story

2021 was a great reading year for me (thanks to my son being a little older!) – and I was able to read a mix of different genres and topics that were a mix of new 2021 releases plus a few from years prior. As I reflected on the books I’d read over the year, … Read More about Best Books Read in 2021

It’s *January* – that time of year when I’m really excited for everyone because of all the wonderful possibilities the next year holds.  It’s a chance to start fresh and refocus on what we care about most. Because of this, yearly planning is something I look forward to each year – and as a result, … Read More about Favorite Goal Setting Resources & 2022 Goals

Happy 2022!! 🎉 It’s that time of year when I’m looking back at the past year and taking stock of how it went and all the things that made it better.  I love reflecting on the year before – I think it’s helpful to think about the people, experiences, and things that made our lives … Read More about Favorite Purchases of 2021

Looking for some fun gift ideas to keep the beloved toddlers in your life entertained and excited? I’ve rounded up 30+ gift ideas to help add a smile and fun to their day…. I’ve broken these gifts down by category & included a range of prices, with most of the higher priced items towards the … Read More about 2021 Toddler Gift Guide

Every month, I share 10 favorites from the month – a mix of activities with friends & family, toddler favorites, personal favorites, and more. I hope these monthly lists help you reflect on your personal highlights from the month, and maybe even spark a fun new idea or two. Favorite activity with friends & family … Read More about October Favorites

Planning your baby’s registry can be so fun! The excitement of picking out all those cute little clothes for you baby – still, coming up with your list of baby registry essentials can also be overwhelming, especially the first time around. I researched tons when I set up my son’s registry a few years ago … Read More about 2021 Baby Registry Essentials List

Oh my gosh!!! I’m pregnant!!! My husband & I are beyond thrilled that we will be bringing another little munchkin into our family. We cannot wait to hold our little guy in our arms and watch him grow up alongside his older brother. Such great, great news – and we both feel incredibly lucky and … Read More about Exciting Baby News + First Trimester Update

For years now, I’ve been really interested in trying MasterClass – and thanks to their generous buy-one-get-one-free Father’s Day sale, I’m finally trying it!  You’ve probably caught one of their ads at some point – since 2015, they’ve been streaming classes taught by over 100 experts across a range of topics. They currently have over … Read More about My Experience of Taking My First MasterClass

Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Favorites is a special edition – a round-up of 10 favorites from all of June! Hope you find some fun & inspiration in this list as you head into the weekend… Favorite protein smoothie recipe – With the days getting hotter, I’ve been loving a nice, cold smoothie lately. I’m always … Read More about June Favorites

Happy Friday!  This weekend, I’m looking forward to a relaxing weekend at home, hopefully lots of time outside hanging out in our yard, and trying to spoil my husband on Father’s Day. Hope you’re in for a good weekend too!  Here’s this week’s list of favorites to help kick-off your weekend…  Disney+ has officially greenlighted … Read More about Friday Favorites (6/18/21)

Playtime in a bubbly bath is a favorite for lots of toddlers! Our son is definitely no exception. He loves splashing around in our tub – and it’s become a fun time for my husband and I to sit back and watch our little guy enjoy himself … while also trying to clean him up … Read More about Toddler Bath Time Favorites

Happy Friday!  My husband & I are excited to celebrate our friends’ birthdays and also looking forward to enjoying our first weekend outside on our new deck! Hope you’ve got a great weekend in store for you too! Here’s this week’s list of favorites to help kick-off your weekend…  Living in Yellow tested 6 sunless tanners … Read More about Friday Favorites (6/11/21)

Happy Friday! Hope you have some great things to look forward to this weekend. I’m planning for a weekend trip with my bestie – can’t wait! Hope you find something fun while browsing this week’s list of favorites: The 2021 Self Beauty Awards are in! I love reading through their list each year. They even … Read More about Friday Favorites (6/4/21)

Father’s Day is a great day to show some extra love and appreciation for the dads who do so much for their families. But finding a great gift for a dad… that can feel like a challenge!  I’ve rounded up 9 gift ideas that have been *favorites* around our house and with family.  If you’re … Read More about Father’s Day Gift Ideas

Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Favorites is a special edition – a round-up of some of the best finds from May! Hope you find some fun & inspiration in this list as you head into the weekend… This month, I’ve been a bit pressed for time so I’ve mostly been doing shorter Peloton workouts – and … Read More about May Favorites

10 years ago when I was looking for gluten-free options, lots of the choices were…. pretty tough to swallow. Since those early days of chalky bread and tasteless pasta, things have gotten so much better! I can now go to a restaurant and find GF items on most menus, and the options in stores are … Read More about Gluten-Free Favorites

Happy Friday! Hope your weekend is looking good! I’m looking forward to a weekend getaway with my mom (my first in a long time!) to celebrate her retirement. Hopefully we’ll be lounging by the beach and enjoying some yummy seafood together. Here’s this week’s list of favorites. Hope you find some fun finds to kick … Read More about Friday Favorites (5/21/21)

One of the things I treasure most is my marriage. It’s the love that led to the beautiful family that lights up my world, and so many wonderful memories that I’ll carry with me forever.  I remember once hearing a quote that said love requires bravery – and it’s one of the things I believe … Read More about 9 Things I’ve Learned in 9 Years of Marriage

Happy Friday! Hope you have some great things to look forward to this weekend. I’m looking forward to celebrating my anniversary with my hubby. Can’t wait to enjoy a fun time over a yummy meal together! Hope you find something fun while browsing this week’s list of favorites: This week, Netflix released the trailer for … Read More about Friday Favorites (5/14/21)

Reading books to a baby/toddler is such a fun experience when they find some favorites they’re excited about. I love watching my son giggle in anticipation as I get to his favorite part of some of his most beloved books!  Since reading together can be such a fun activity, I wanted to share 5 books … Read More about 5 Favorite Toddler Books

Motherhood. It’s so many things – a precious gift, unconditional love and joy…. it’s all of this and so much more.  Motherhood has taught me so many beautiful and deeply moving lessons, including two that I hold dear – the miracle that is every life, and the belief that a special bond exists between all … Read More about 3 Inspiring Women Reflect on Motherhood

Happy Friday! Hope you have some great things to look forward to this weekend. I’m looking forward to some family time, a fun ride in the Jeep with my hubby, and maybe some progress on an outdoor project we’re excited about. Hope you find something fun in this week’s list of favorites: The final trailer … Read More about Friday Favorites (5/7/21)

Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Favorites is a round-up of some of the best finds from April. Hope you find some fun inspiration in this list as you head into the weekend… Favorite short video clips – This acceptance speech by Tyler Perry for the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, and this acceptance speech by Chloé Zhao … Read More about April Favorites

I *love* reading blogs – and I’ve gotten so many good ideas from reading them, so today I wanted to share a few of my favorite blogs, plus an app that makes reading all of them so much easier.  I hope you find some fun blogs to check out, plus an easier way to keep … Read More about 5 of My Favorite Blogs + a Favorite App

Happy Friday! Hope you have some good things to look forward to this weekend.  I’m looking forward to some family time, catching up with my best friend, and hopefully some cozy reading time on the couch.  Hope you enjoy this week’s list of favorites: The Ted Lasso, Season 2 trailer was just released and it’ll … Read More about Friday Favorites (4/23/21)

Today is Earth Day here in the U.S. and to celebrate, I’m sharing a few eco-friendly favorites that I’ve been loving lately. If you’re looking to make a few eco-friendly swaps, I hope you find some helpful ideas below.  E-Cloth Deep Clean Mop with Replaceable Mop Heads  E-Cloth is one of my favorite eco-friendly companies … Read More about 5 Eco-Friendly Favorites

Mother’s Day is two weeks away, so today I’m sharing a few special gift ideas. If you’re hoping to surprise a mom in your life with a sweet gift, I hope this list gives you some inspiration. Under $25: Photo Book – I have yet to come across a mom who doesn’t appreciate pictures of … Read More about Mother’s Day Gift Ideas

Happy Friday! Hope you have some great things to look forward to this weekend. I’m hoping for a relaxing Sunday, plus some soccer time with my little guy and some family.  Hope you find something fun in this week’s list of favorites: New movie trailers: Excited to see Jennifer Lawrence & Leonardo DiCaprio will be … Read More about Friday Favorites (4/16/21)

Coming up with meal ideas for toddlers day in and day out can be a challenge – so today I’m sharing 5 easy meal ideas. I hope this list gives you a few easy ideas to throw into your meal rotation, as well as a few tips to make meal prep and clean-up a little easier. … Read More about 5 Easy Meals for Toddlers

***This week I’m working on Quarter 2 planning – so I’ll be back next week with all new posts. Hope you have a great week!***

Happy Friday! This week, I’ve got 5 fun finds to share. Hope you enjoy them! Extra Petite (the fashion/lifestyle blogger who specializes in petite-friendly finds for those of us 5’3” & under) recently shared “Flattering High-Waist Swimwear Reviews” which was fun to look through & has me seriously considering the Aerie Bikini Top. A fun … Read More about Friday Favorites (4/2/21)

Over the last few months, Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment Serum has become one of my favorite hair products. It’s made such a difference in my hair so I wanted to share in case it’s helpful to anyone else. Initially, I tried it because I was looking for something to help … Read More about Current Haircare Favorite

Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Favorites is a special edition – a round-up of some of the best finds from March! Hope you find some inspiration in this list as you head into the weekend… There were lots of great movies to watch this month – and I was especially excited to watch these Oscar-nominated movies: … Read More about March Favorites

A few years ago, I saved over $12k in one year as part of a savings goal my husband and I had in anticipation of starting a family. Prior to that, I’d never saved even close to that amount so it was a big stretch for me… Ultimately, we ended up hitting our savings goal … Read More about How I Saved Over $12k in 1 Year

This week I finished reading Believe IT: How to Go from Underestimated to Unstoppable (Amazon, Bookshop) by Jamie Kern Lima, the founder of IT Cosmetics – and it was so incredibly good…I had to share it as a Friday Favorite!   Lima is an incredible business woman – she founded IT Cosmetics, which grew into the … Read More about Friday Favorites (3/19/21)

About a year ago, I came across Pique Tea when I was looking for something to drink in the afternoons or weekends, aside from my morning cup of coffee.  Since teas can be more contaminated due to how they’re grown and dried to keep it on shelves for a while – I decided to try … Read More about Spotlight on Pique Tea

Happy Friday!  Here are a few favorite finds from this week. Hope these help get your weekend off to a good start! House of Gucci – I’m sure many of you saw the photos from filming that came out this week… Lady Gaga and Adam Driver are currently filming House of Gucci! Ever since her … Read More about Friday Favorites (3/12/21)

One of the sweetest & best gifts I’ve gotten our toddler is a board book full of the names and pictures of some of our closest loved ones.  I first came across it on Insta when I saw a mom using it with her toddler, and I’m so glad I did because it’s been such … Read More about A Sweet & Special Baby/Toddler Gift

Happy Friday!  Today I’m sharing one of my favorite YouTube channels – Dad Verb! It’s hands-down one of the best channels for reviews on baby/toddler gear – and it’s almost always one of the first places I go when I’m researching a new product for my son.  The bulk of the videos are product reviews, … Read More about Friday Favorites (3/5/21)

Buying razors used to drive me crazy – it always seemed like refill packs were way more expensive than they should be, but it didn’t seem like there were any good alternatives at the store… so I went online to see what else I could find.   After some googling, I came across Billie – … Read More about Best Women’s Razor in 2021

Happy Friday! Today’s Friday Favorites is a special edition – a round-up of some of the best finds from February! Hope you find some great things in this list as you head into the weekend… If you’re into health & fitness, highly recommend this list of fit-tech awards by Women’s Health. Though this list is from … Read More about February Favorites

As we surpass one year since COVID appeared here in the U.S., I’ve been thinking about ways to do more, and one group I’d like to try and help some more are local businesses.  I think making even one small change a month could make a difference if I keep doing it month after month … Read More about 3 Ideas for Supporting Local Businesses

For over a year now, I’ve started my mornings with the same thing – a nice, big cup of Four Sigmatic coffee.  The thing that makes it a little different than other coffees is that it incorporates some beneficial mushrooms (like chaga, lion’s mane and cordyceps) and has less caffeine than most coffees (similar to … Read More about Spotlight on Four Sigmatic

Happy Friday!  This weekend, we’ve got some snow on the ground and not much planned for the weekend, so I’m looking forward to cozying up on the couch with a good read/movie and something nice & warm to drink… also hopefully squeezing in some nice naps. 😉 Hope you have a relaxing and warm weekend, … Read More about Friday Favorites

Happy Friday!  This week, I had to share a recent release that was so good!  🎬 Fixer Upper: Welcome Home  Fixer Upper is back!! To all the fans of Joanna and Chip Gaines and their home renovation show Fixer Upper, the wait is over! They recently released the first episode of their new show Fixer … Read More about Friday Favorites

One of the best purchases we’ve made for our son have been Pediped toddler shoes, so I had to share it! Prior to getting these, we’d tried a few different pairs as he was first learning to walk and was still a little wobbly before I ended up finding this brand and making the switch. … Read More about Favorite toddler shoes for the first-time walker

I recently finished Elizabeth Gilbert’s (author of Eat, Pray, Love) book Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear (Amazon, Bookshop) and I had to share it as a Friday Favorite! It’s all about the creative process, and I completely understand why it became a New York Times bestseller.  I decided to make this the first book … Read More about Friday Favorites

Today I wanted to share a clean/hypoallergenic perfume line for anyone who’s on the hunt for a good option.  I started looking for a clean perfume because my son seemed bothered whenever I wore my old/traditional perfumes around him. Especially in his first year, whenever I wore any perfume (which wasn’t often) I could tell … Read More about Spotlight on Skylar

This week I wanted to highlight the new concierge process for buying a car that some dealerships are offering right now. It’s definitely my favorite thing of the week and month! Never did I imagine that one day I’d be negotiating for a car over text with a salesman, that I’d be able to test … Read More about Friday Favorites

Recently I was looking at pictures of my son from when he was a newborn, and it got me thinking about the beautiful, exciting and messy whirlwind that is newborn life.  Having had a few years to reflect on those early days, I thought about what I could have done differently to make things a … Read More about 5 Things I Would Do Differently Today as a Newborn Mom

I know that for many of us, January is often a time when we think about how to improve our finances, so I wanted to share what’s been the single most helpful tool to helping me stay on budget and helping us meet our financial goals as a family.  Before I jump in, let me … Read More about How I Use YNAB To (Easily!) Save Money

Today I wanted to share a fun idea I heard about on Episode 307 of the Happier Podcast with Gretchen Rubin, and which she also writes about on her blog.   The idea is to make a 21 for 2021 list – and it can be any type of list you want! For example, it … Read More about # 21For2021

Happy New Year!! Today I wanted to share my 2021 goals. I hope this list inspires you as you’re thinking about your 2021 and hopefully doing more of what makes you happy and less of what doesn’t. ❤ I love hearing other people’s goals and I get lots of motivation from them, so I hope … Read More about My 2021 Goals

This year I’m so excited to be trying something new … I’ve created a list of the books I want to read in 2021! I wanted to do this for a few reasons:  I feel like often when I’ve finished books in the past, I’ve wasted time trying to figure out what to read next. … Read More about My 2021 Reading List!

I’ll be taking this week off to celebrate my birthday, Christmas and lots of family time. More posts coming next week! Wishing you and your loved ones a relaxing and joyful holiday season! 🎄🎁🧡🧡🧡

Happy Friday! The weekend is almost here! My birthday is coming up on Monday (and I’ll be very much in mid-30’s territory 😉 so this weekend I’ll celebrate with a little birthday/Christmas catch-up with my best friend. Can’t wait! Other than that, looking forward to finishing up a little holiday gift-wrapping and enjoying a cozy … Read More about Friday Favorites – Dec 18th Edition

One of my all-time favorite finds in the leggings category is the Athleta Altitude Tight in Polartec® Power Stretch®. Especially during wintertime, it has a super soft material that keeps me warm whether I’m inside or outside, is definitely squat-proof, and looks cute on… so it’s a win-win-win 😉 I first learned about Athleta a … Read More about My favorite winter (and squat-proof!) leggings

Happy Friday! How’s your weekend looking? This weekend I’m looking forward to some down-time after a long dentist appt on Saturday afternoon that I am definitely not looking forward to … but hopefully will feel good to have crossed off my list (fingers-crossed 😉 ). On the bright side, my sister-in-law and I have plans … Read More about Friday Fav’s – Jerry Seinfeld Interview

Today I wanted to share my son’s current daily schedule/routine at 2 years old. I hope this is helpful to you mamas and maybe even soon-to-be mamas. I know it can be hard at times to imagine what your day will look like as a mom, and I hope this gives you a few ideas… … Read More about Toddler Daily Routine/Schedule

[On Fridays, I’ll be sharing one easy, fun idea or link that I hope adds a little more joy to your day.] Today, I’m sharing the Allure Best of Beauty 2020 award winners. I don’t always or even usually read through these lists… at least not in the last few years (although I used to … Read More about Friday Fav’s

Welcome to the Confetti & Sunshine blog. Thanks for stopping by! 😉 I’ve started this blog for a few reasons. Number one, I hope it helps us all to spend a little more time enjoying the people and things that matter most to us in our lives. I think at the end of our lives, … Read More about Welcome!