Friday, January 30, 2026

Fav Finds

ONE - I wear this denim top so often. Hit goes with any bottom and I feel put together. Yes I button mine more than she does in the pic!

TWO - super cute sweatshirt 

THREE - I'm in the market for a new volcano candle and I'm into the yellow Springy vibe  

FOUR - so comfy and this color!

FIVE - a super pretty coffee table book

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Favorite Lotions

This lotion is one that my dermatologist told me to get and she was not wrong. I've had it for a year now and it legit works wonders. It's what I put on my face too! It doesn't smell at all, nor is it greasy but it's actually moisturizing. It's reasonably priced and easy to get - Target, Walmart, CVS, wherever. ​


This one I've used for years and I have one at work, in my car, in our mudroom, with my makeup... My most used tube is in my car because it's the one place I'm not washing my hands 18 times an hour. Highly recommend to cake this on the backs of your hands and let it sit!



Monday, January 26, 2026

Ice Day

​We had quite the ice event Saturday evening into last evening so the kids are off school today. I think they should go tomorrow as the streets are dry now. We will see!

Meatballs wrapped with Colby Jack in a pizza crust.


Thursday, January 22, 2026

Thursday Finds

ONE - this dress (which is on big time sale was $328, now $69) is so cute - credit goes to my worker! It's ivory so def can wear into Fall with boots and a jean jacket.

TWO - a simple shirt to have in your closet that can go with dress slacks, jeans or shorts.


THREE - love this $50 jacket which is down from $129!


FOUR - another steal of a deal but sizes are limited unfort  


FIVE - my fav flats are back after a 5/6 year hiatus! I need a new pair of black shoes for work and I'll be ordering these soon.


Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Menu This Week

Hello my friends. Another week, another week of planning and cooking meals for the people that live with me. Had to keep things simple this week because I ordered groceries on the plane ride back from the Dominican on Monday! 

Tuesday - tortellini and sausage soup - I made it on Monday night then kept it in the fridge overnight to pop in the slow cooker on Tuesday morning. I left it on low for 10 hours not 5 and it was fine!

Wednesday - crab cakes (with frozen Maryland crab meat - thanks Dad!), fresh green beans in the air fryer with avocado oil and everything bagel seasoning and fruit - I'll probably make a little fruit bowl with strawberries, banana, mango and apples. 

Thursday - I cut filets off of the Christmas Eve meat I got from Costco and froze them. We will have those, steamed broccoli (my kids love) and some sort of starch. 

Friday - smash burgers and a southwest salad bag that I got from Walmart. 

Saturday - I want to make a soup for the brisk weather we will be having. Share your favorite soup recipes! 

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Hyatt Ziva Cap Cana

​We are back from a long weekend in the Dominican Republic. If you're looking for an easy place to take your kids, go here. It was great. So much fun during the day (pool, beach and waterpark) and great entertainment at night too (unlike Bahamar). It is all inclusive so you don't have to think about anything! The kids were in heaven! Everyone that works there is sooo nice and accommodating. Truly the best and I see why everyone loves it!

We used a company called DAT to take us to and from the airport. It was easy.


Didn't take long to get right into the pool!

You can kinda see Molly Anne floating too on the right.




Day two - we tried to go fishing but the water was INSANE. We came back to shore. The whole thing did not feel like we thought it should. Sometimes you gotta make the call and we did.


Back at the resort we had plenty to do.

We walked next door to check out Secrets swings 

It was soooo hard to get up on those swings. I couldn't do it but Molly Anne finally did!


Grady performing with one of the bands.

They had karaoke the second night and of course they sung! Jiggle Jiggle and Sky Full of Stars


Day three. They have a batting cage on the beach - Grady was stoked! They gave him lots of great tips too.


Lazy river



The view from our room. We had the ocean view suite. It was perfect for us - they had pulled the couch out as well. No more just two double beds for our crew - no one sleeps! 


Yesterday, Molly Anne got her hair braided before we left! 


Grady and I did one last walk around and got some sand in his souvenir from the gift shop. 


And one last breakfast...


Then we headed to the airport. Just three nights. Kids didn't miss any school. Direct flight from Charlotte. Easy. We will be back! 

Thursday, January 15, 2026

Pretty Things

ONE - a raffia crossbody under $100? Yes.

TWO - these caught my eye

THREE - a festive little sweater $55



FOUR - a classic necklace for when your parents ask you what you want for your birthday!


FIVE - a fun clutch $38 that'd be a great girlfriend or sister gift that you wouldn't typically buy for yourself