In the journey of motherhood, there’s a rarely discussed season: loneliness. It sounds dramatic, I know, but hear me out. Throughout life, I’ve always had a built-in community of women to surround myself with. High school meant cheerleading, college was filled with sorority sisters, and post-college brought a crew who bonded over Bachelor Mondays, Galentine’s […]

As a mom working from home, I totally understand the temptation to lounge around in comfy pajamas or the same athleisure set two days in a row. Believe me, I’ve been there! But since committing to a WFH lifestyle, I’ve made a conscious effort to prioritize feeling good, and for me, that includes looking good […]

So you’ve decided to find an au pair for your childcare needs. Amazing! As a family that’s hosted four au pairs, we can’t rave enough about the program. We love the flexibility, the cultural exchange, and of course how much this caretaker can help with work-life balance. But finding the perfect au pair for your […]

Being a mom is a huge part of who I am. It’s actually been the key to unlocking my true self. My kiddos, Caden and Willow, are two of my proudest accomplishments. But let’s be real, as amazing as motherhood is, it throws some serious challenges our way. I’ve discovered that tapping into the wisdom of […]

When someone describes themself as an influencer, they’re typically met with one of two very different reactions. Either an exaggerated eye roll or genuine enthusiasm. A lot of people tend to think influencers, better known as content creators nowadays, don’t have real jobs. But that couldn’t be farther from the truth. These content creators spend […]

After Caden was born, I made my mission to find a quick and easy makeup routine that worked for my schedule. I’ve always been into makeup, and always feel more confident when I wear it. Back in college, I was known as the go-to makeup artist, with friends queuing up outside my sorority-house bedroom for […]

Valentine’s Day calls for a perfect blend of romance and relaxation, and what could be better than snuggling up with your loved one for a movie marathon! From timeless classics to modern rom-coms, the silver screen is brimming with love stories that can make this Valentine’s Day even more special. Grab your popcorn, dim the […]

In my 20s I used to host a big Galentine’s Day party. It was my ‘big event’ of the season and something my friend group always looked forward to. It went a little something like this: throw on a cute ‘going out outfit,’ gather at my house for drinks, enjoy a massive cheese board and […]

Bringing your new baby home from the hospital is a time filled with cozy snuggles and kisses, but it can also be overwhelming as you adjust to your new normal. Finding time and the energy to prepare a healthy meal for your whole family can be impossible when you have a new baby. Fortunately, there are […]

A couple of years ago, I found myself on a girls’ trip to Veil, Colorado, nestled cozily in condos linked to The Ritz. Picture this: snow gently falling outside, a massive fireplace roaring, and a circle of best friends catching up, laughter echoing off the grand room walls. As night fell, we decided to order […]

Motherhood is an integral part of my identity, in fact, it helped me understand my authentic self. My kids, Caden and Willow, are two of my proudest accomplishments. One of the many things I’ve learned from raising them so far is that as joyful as motherhood is, it can definitely be challenging too. I’ve found […]

Who is ready to cover their kitchen island in a Thanksgiving Charcuterie Board? Me! I am a cheese board and charcuterie fanatic. There is nothing that makes me happier than an excuse to load up on cheeses from Whole Foods, in-season produce from the farmers market, and source fun crackers and accouterments from Trader Joe’s. […]

Fresh figs, spicy ginger, warming bourbon make this the perfect Fall cocktail  We’re nearing the end of fig season so I had to share this tasty cocktail I recently created at home. I absolutely love figs. And I’ve loved finding fig vendors at our farmers markets this autumn that have so many varieties to try. […]

One of the things I most certainly hadn’t thought about when I was pregnant with my first baby was the clothes I would be wearing in the weeks and months following birth that would accommodate breastfeeding. I had not stocked up on any breastfeeding clothes other than the comfy nursing bras I had purchased for my […]

Peloton has Barre classes on its fitness app, here’s my review Barre became a fitness obsession of mine prior to my wedding – I was going 5x a week leading up to my big day and never felt fitter.  Just like cycling classes, Barre classes really vary in format, flow and energy based on the […]

COOKING Zucchini, Pea and Goat Cheese Orzo WATCHING Nothing! I enjoyed a TV free month for the first time ever MOVING Robin Arzon’s Postpartum Core Strength Program on Peloton PLANNING Return to work from maternity leave REFLECTING August in Tuscany How do you measure your own success? The definition for me has changed drastically. For […]

Dad Bod: Stay motivated to workout at-home with a baby with this list of top Peloton instructors This is the first in a series of fitness guest posts we’re calling “Dad Bod” by my husband, Jason! Thinking of purchasing a Peloton?  If you are struggling to keep up with your at home fitness and thinking […]

COOKING Sesame Chicken Thighs WATCHING Only Murderers in the Building MOVING Robin Arzon’s Postpartum Core Strength Program on Peloton PLANNING August in Italy  REFLECTING Our week at #TahoeBearDen enjoying Truckee summer Disclaimer: This post was written in the beginning of August prior to my trip to Italy, so it’s a bit less “Top of Mind” […]

Starting from complete scratch when furnishing a vacation rental is overwhelming to say the least, here’s an inside look at how I designed each room. As soon as our offer was accepted on our Tahoe Vacation Rental, the Tahoe Bear Den, I started on my DIY interior design process.  We had to furnish 4 bedrooms, […]

#TahoeBearDen Available to Book Now! Jason and I have been coming up to Lake Tahoe every year for the last 10 years, often several times a year.  Lake Tahoe is gorgeous in both the winter and summer, and is conveniently only 3.5 hours from San Francisco making it a nice weekend getaway. We even did […]

Half Baked Harvest Recipes are seasonal, bold and approachable for any busy modern mom! Half Baked Harvest is my FAVORITE food blog right now.  If you follow me on Instagram (please do), you’ll see that I cook and bake from Tieghan Gerard’s food blog a lot… like almost exclusively.   My husband and I are borderline […]

Dad Bod: Stay motivated to hit your fitness goals with these Peloton instructor sayings and workout mantras This is part of a series of fitness guest posts we’re calling “Dad Bod” by my husband, Jason! It’s no secret, I’m a huge fan and might even say “love” Peloton. Peloton’s home fitness technology has changed the […]

Speed up your morning routine with these simple beauty tips made easier by our “new normal” during COVID I used to not be much of a morning person. I hit the snooze button more times than I could count, but a baby changes that.  Now I’m so motivated in the mornings to get 10 minutes […]

Recipe for fast, no-bake lactation bites for easy energy on-the-go Breastfeeding has been the most difficult adjustment in this postpartum period.  I knew it would be demanding, but didn’t realize the magnitude of constant energy and thought I’d have into my lactation and milk supply.  It’s hard being a nursing mom, the sole provider of […]