Life Lately: Volume 114

Happy Friday!

This week was very busy and exciting! I debuted my new limited edition collaboration with Chappywrap, the “Garden Grown” blanket, to celebrate my book dropping next month. Thank you to everyone who ordered and supported and sent me notes about it. I always love creating beautiful things with people I love.

Tomorrow we are heading out of town for spring break with my family, my in-laws, my mom, and my sister and her family. We all rented a big house with a pool which will be equal parts fun and chaos in the best way possible. I worked with my therapist this week to make sure I have plans set in place to have some alone time every day, set healthy boundaries, and treat my body well while we’re away.

Traveling with my kids is my number one anxiety trigger, and I’ve learned over the years that the more I prepare for it emotionally ahead of time, the better we all do. I’m actually feeling really excited about this trip!

While we’re there, we will have Luca’s birthday, Anel’s birthday, and my mom’s birthday so that is going to make it extra special and exciting. Have a great weekend!

Pictured above: My Dress

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Amalia’s Spring Wardrobe

How I Keep My Acne-Prone Skin Clear

My Latest Chappywrap Collaboration

AROUND THE WEB

How to spring clean your mind.

When is a side hustle actually worth it?

I can’t believe this dress is under $150. Such a steal!

Apparently this 30-day manifestation challenge is life changing. I might try it myself.

How to be a good dinner party host: 7 rules.

My new favorite workout shorts are $20 and have a perfect phone pocket.

Sorry Wall Street, fan girls run the economy.

The prettiest nail polish colors for spring 2024.

Cute striped summer dress under $100. I love the sleeves!

The best locally owned restaurants in the US.

The ultimate guide to spring cleaning your home.

My favorite summer sandals but in the flat version.

7 books to read in the sunshine.

Can you have faith when you’re left-brained?

I would wear this gorgeous skirt as a cover up. So so pretty.

How the Quiet on Set filmmakers exposed the dark side of Nickelodeon. I loved the docuseries and this article about it.

An adorable floral romper.

Why chocolate prices are going bananas.

I started putting together my Mother’s Day gift guide and thought this scalloped robe was adorable. I also love this seersucker summer PJ set if anyone is asking, ahem.

Why your child’s attachment style affects your parenting.

I’m very excited to finally wear this romper in Florida next week.

The rise and fall of the trad wife.

In love with this chic little Amazon cover up.