I’m SO excited to announce this here on College Prep. Sheryl Sandberg will be speaking at a LIVE event on Wednesday at 1:45pm EST. The actual event is sold out, but it will be streamed LIVE on Levo League’s website. This is going to be an intense week while we all gear up for this…
I’m always looking for inspiration. I try to get work done in inspiring environments; I surround myself by inspiring people; and I read and watch inspiring books, films, and videos. While I’m not one to “idolize,” I do find learning about other people’s stories to be a great source of inspiration (especially those who have…
Happy Easter to everyone who is celebrating today! I don’t personally celebrate Easter (although the Easter Bunny did send a package filled with candy…). However, the holiday most certainly marks a turning point in colors at the very least for me. Pastels and spring-y colors are now most certainly welcomed (and encouraged) in one’s outfits….
Now that I’m out of school and working in the Real World, my style has certainly changed. It is also definitely influenced by the fact that I live in NYC. I’m sure that the city in which you live impacts your day-to-day style at least marginally. It’s a combination of the weather, the atmosphere, and…
This giveaway has been on the calendar for a long time now and I’m just absolutely so excited to finally announce it! Lemon & Line and Tipsy Skipper are both Rhode Island made products that are inspired by the water. Bold colors and clean lines embody both brands. Because both brands are based in RI, we…
Oh, I’m craving the beach. Things are INSANE at Levo League right now. In the most exhilarating, a million miles a minute, high energy, high impact, amazing-all-the-time way. Seriously…. just get ready. Even though it’s super stressful (my emotions have been out of whack from all the craziness), it’s been awesome. Sometimes I sit in on…
I’m looking for stories. Your experiences. What you’ve learned. Things that have scared you. Beliefs. Loves. Sagas. Moments. Journeys. The ups and the downs and any time in between. The other day, I was talking to a friend and we were discussing the power of storytelling. I think that absolutely everyone has something to share…
Now that we’re officially into spring, I am just about over the moon. I’m definitely over this “winter.” 2012 was okay, but the minute the clock struck midnight and the year flipped to 2013, everything went seemingly downhill. Especially the weather. It’s quite annoying right about now. Besides that it’s still very much chilly (if not…
I recently read an article that was all about attitude. This week, I’ve been really struggling with my attitude. As in, I’ve had a major ‘tude about… like, everything. I’m not really sure what’s up, but I do know that it’s an issue. I tried super hard to change my attitude. To turn everything around….
Not really in the mood to be in photos right now, but I keep telling myself I’ll want to look back on these moments and remember them. (Right?!) when I look at these photos in 10, 20, 30 years…
I hope I remember Jack “rescuing” Rory from a windy tent, not how I stood in front of my closet with tears in my eyes.
I hope I remember watching Jack roll down hills and play hop scotch and scoot down the sidewalk with his besties, not that I caught a glimpse of my reflection and didn’t recognize myself.
I hope I remember sitting outside with my friend happily watching our kids play (while watching the minutes until bedtime tick by), and not that I spent too much time zooming in and examining every new wrinkle on my face.
I hope I remember the pure joy of these early warm days with my little family whom I love so much 🤍
The weather is warming up and I’m feeling slightly more comfortable in my skin every day ☀️ Here’s what I wore last week as a mom of two. I have a two and a half year old toddler and a two month old so I need outfits I feel good in, can chase a little guy around in, AND that I can breastfeed easily while wearing. 🔗 Leave a comment with “OUTFITS” to get links to every outfit I wore!
This room is so very special 🤍 The little cars sprinkled everywhere (watch your step!). A tiny sock, never two, peeled off and tucked somewhere hidden away. Piles of books that grow almost as quickly as the little boy who sleeps here. Outgrown pants and shoes to grow into mingling in the closet. Often messy, and a little cluttered, but a little boy lives here. 🚘☀️🐶📚🧸
(Rory is still in our room, but eventually the boys will share. I can picture their little twin beds already!)
About ten days ago, I noticed that today’s forecast was looking WARM. I told Mike, “We’re walking into town and sitting outside and I’m getting a beer. Put it on your calendar.” It ended up being warmer than forecasted (almost eighty degrees!) and let me tell you, it delivered. Today felt like the beginning of The Season™: dinners al fresco, beers/fries/ice creams, and late bedtimes. Indulging in it all because the kids are only getting older and we’re the grownups (somehow) and we get to make the rules ✌🏻
Dress is @tuckernuck & sweater is @kiltecollection
@pennylinndesigns and I hosted a “learn to needlepoint” class this past weekend and it was everything ✨ Needlepoint has been such a bright spot in my life over the past five years- and it’s gotten me through some difficult times. Because it’s helped me so much, sharing this hobby with others has turned into a mini life mission of mine. To sit in a room (my beautiful office space designed by @clare.sull!) with pro stitchers and needlepoint newbies alike was one of my dreams come true. I loved seeing women chatting, meeting, and bonding over this beautiful craft 🪡 Honestly, the needlepoint world is (sadly) filled with a lot of gatekeeping and competitiveness; this weekend proved that it doesn’t have to- and shouldn’t- be this way! It’s for EVERYONE. Whether you’ve never picked up a canvas in your life or you’re working on heirloom stockings for your family, there’s room for everyone at this table.
📍 Leave a comment saying “needlepoint” and I’ll send you my go-to resources for getting started with needlepoint!
Motherhood is pure JOY to me– nothing makes me happier than being with my boys! I wear my @haverhillcollection personalized jewelry every day as a symbol of my love for them– it’s a constant reminder for me of my greatest purpose. To celebrate my first Mother’s Day with TWO boys, I sent in my Haverhill necklace to add Rory’s birthstone and initial alongside Jack’s! I also got a second bracelet to stack with Jack’s. Love that this personalized jewelry can be altered as our family grows. Haverhill’s jewelry is designed to be lived in (perfect for busy moms!) made from solid 14k gold with high-quality birthstones so I never have to take it off to exercise, shower, or sleep. Use code MOTHERSDAY15 for 15% off!
#haverhillpartner
We got a mama-approved family photo of the four of us 👏🏻 I wasn’t really paying attention to our calendar while in the end of pregnancy/newborn bubble and realized quite late that Jack had some time off from daycare and preschool this week. Mike and I quickly decided to book a last minute trip to Florida to visit my family and enjoy the warm weather ☀️
