For a BBQ with friends this weekend, I thought it would fun to make a summery-flavored cupcake for dessert! I had in our pantry a Lemon Sprinkles Cupcakes mix and decided that would be perfect. Note – have you tried these mixes? They are the BEST cake mixes – creating a from-scratch quality cupcake thatContinue reading “Summer Cupcakes”
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Goodbye Summer Whites
Even though I love Fall and it is my favorite season, there is something about the end of the summer that is a little sad. No more beach, no more warm evenings, no more summer whites! I love white pants in the summer. I wear them all the time – dressed up, dressed down, toContinue reading “Goodbye Summer Whites”
Couple Things…
We went to Boston’s Children’s Museum this week as part of our Summer of Us fun. The best part? The Arthur green screen room when Z was IN an episode! Hydrangeas in bloom. Summer = ice cream dripping down your fave shirt and not caring one bit… Speaking of… obviously we have a lot ofContinue reading “Couple Things…”
Family Photo Season
Today we talk about family photo sessions! Getting your family to appear in cohesive looks without being totally “matchy patchy” and skipping the boring, tired “navy top, white bottom” look is challenging. I wanted to share my family photo session from the summer. We took these pictures with my extended family where my mother (whoseContinue reading “Family Photo Season”
Coordinate for 4th of July
The last school day is here (or right around the corner for us!) and it’s time to prep for summer! I always like to get something red, white & blue for my kiddos to wear 4th of July weekend so they look festive. I dressed some mannequins at Fritz & Gigi today in some bigContinue reading “Coordinate for 4th of July”
Rylee & Cru Set
Rylee & Cru is know for their adorable neutral clothes. Their inspiration for SS22 is summer’s simple joys with warm, neutral hues and playful, hand illustrated patterns. This set arrived last week and it’s too cute. A little top with puff sleeves paired with an elastic waist twirly skirt. Great for dinner out, an afternoonContinue reading “Rylee & Cru Set”
Versatile Vacation Look
It’s Spring Break season and we’re excited to get out of town soon to a warmer destination! When thinking about what to pack I always try and find a few versatile looks for my kids that will be comfy for a day out and about as well as dressy enough to go out to dinnerContinue reading “Versatile Vacation Look”
New Arrivals
The new arrivals are pouring in retail locations, now is the time to shop for Spring/Summer! Are you headed anywhere for Spring Break? I just sent out my spring touch-point for CouCou customers, did you get my email? 😉
Spring Fashion Trend: Ruffles
Ruffles…not just for the bums of baby tights anymore! Ruffles are everywhere right now and are huge for spring fashion. But as an adult how do you incorporate a ruffle without looking like a 3 year old? I bought this amazing faux leather jacket from Zara recently that has just a hint of ruffle onContinue reading “Spring Fashion Trend: Ruffles”
How I Removed Added Sugar From My Diet and Lived to Tell About it…
Ok, the title of this post is dramatic, but so is removing added sugar from your diet, right? Let me back up… Towards the end of last year as M turned 18 months I was feeling blah and blubby and lost as to how I could lose the rest of the weight and the potContinue reading “How I Removed Added Sugar From My Diet and Lived to Tell About it…”