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Almost Four Years In: Home Renovations and Updates

2021 was NOT the year for home renovations, sadly.  We finished the boys’ green bathroom at the end of 2020 and after that I had planned on updating my kitchen but my contractor has gone MIA.  He’s normally great and I’m hoping I hear from him again but I know contractors are super busy right […]

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Target Tuesday (+ Five Other Thoughts)

Happy First Target Tuesday of the New Year! Target Tuesday (+ Five Other Thoughts) A few links, stories, and food for thought… Are you struggling with all things Covid and the chaos that ensues?  Maybe you have Covid, were exposed to Covid, are overworked due to Covid, can’t work due to Covid, have kids home […]

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Best of 2021 – Reader’s Favorite “Influences”

Although I’m still anti the word “influencer” I loved reading what everyone was “influenced” to do over on Instagram stories lats week!  It’s not just about buying things; it’s about sharing what’s making us happy–bringing us joy.  Or maybe it’s about helping us get through the tough times.  Some of you even said I influenced […]

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Sézane Paris Picks

    I’ve loved Sézane for years (remember this pre-pandemic post?); classic, cool girl pieces and best of all–you can truly channel your inner Parisian.  I have lots of Sézane pieces from years back that I’m still loving and wearing; they just GO with my wardrobe and fit in so seamlessly.  It’s classic but not […]

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And Just Like That, The Year is Over

And Just Like That, The Year is Over So long, farewell, auf Wiedersehen, good night!  It’s my last blog post of the year.  Also, I watched Sound of Music the other night so it’s fresh in my head.  As I watched, I wondered why it seems to be a Christmas movie tradition–there’s nothing holiday about […]

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Another Vuori Review

*Thanks to Vuori and Shopstyle for sponsoring this post! We’re back with Vuori and I’m here to plug them and last month you all agreed that Vuori made some of the softest performance apparel and awesome workout gear. Again I hate to say it, but the they use the term “buttery soft” to describe their […]

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Holiday Gifting with Urban Outfitters

*Thank you to Urban Outfitters and Shopstyle for sponsoring this post! Holiday Gifting with Urban Outfitters Urban Outfitters is *the* place for holiday gifting and beyond.  So, I recently bought stuff for my teenage nephew, myself, and even my HOME there. Also, have you seen their mirrors and furniture lately?!  It’s incredible.  I’ve been shopping […]

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Prescription Retinol Review (Tretinoin)

Prescription Retinol Review Why tretinoin? From my limited googling, it seemed like Retin-A was a common and well-received prescription retinol.  Tretinoin is the generic version. Why did you get prescription strength? I’ve tried OTC retinol (Skinceuticals – ANNA10 gets you 10% off) and really liked the results.  Postpartum, felt like I was ready for the […]

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