One of the best parts of living in Houston is the winter - meaning, it's the mildest time of year, and the best time to be outside. Although we've had a few legit chilly days, most have been downright perfect "sweater weather" where a sweater and scarf (or light jacket) is all you need to keep you warm, like this ridiculously soft split hem cashmere sweater I'm … [Read more...]
Family Vaca on 30A
Growing up in the midwest, Florida seemed as exotic and tropical as it comes. Oranges and palm trees and the OCEAN, oh my! My grandmother moved to Naples sometime in the 80s, and we would fly down to visit her and be in awe of her bougainvillea tree and fancy condo pool. (My younger sister and I were possibly the only people under retirement age at the time, but … [Read more...]
Car Seat Checkup: Do it Today!
One day last week our family car, my beloved Subaru, had a worse-than-usual mystery scent. This is the car that I primarily drive with the two boys. There's all sorts of toys, books, workbooks, snacks, discarded wrappers, empty water bottles, half empty water bottles, soccer cleats, my spin shoes, hoodies and sweatshirts, frisbees, you NAME it in this car. I'm not proud of it - … [Read more...]
Houston With Kids Staycation: Four Seasons Houston
Welcome to paradise - a short 20 minute drive from home? YES, I'm talking about the ultimate STAYCATION with your kids – a luxurious getaway to the Four Seasons. Our family just spend an incredible few days experiencing the Houston with Kids package at the Four Seasons Houston, and it was a family getaway for the memory books. My husband and I … [Read more...]
Home Sweet Home
This post is a long time coming, and it's honestly been hard to write because I'm so homesick for Chicago after spending an incredible (FORTIETH!!!) birthday weekend with friends in my hometown. Who: My sister Emily, my BFF from growing up Aileen & her sister Shella, my fellow midwesterner that I met while living in California, Kate, my bestie forever, and G's … [Read more...]