I am SO excited because today we're flying to Boston and then to Maine to spend time with family! It's crazy how much you miss family once you've moved to a new state. Unfortunately, hubby has to stay back and work, so Scarlett and I will be flying just the two of us. We'll meet my family in Boston, . . . Read the Post
Life Lately: An Update On Our 2nd Big Move in a Year
In case you haven't seen the news here on the blog (We sold our Raleigh house in ONE weekend! Here's how.). And although we found the perfect house in Durham, we're not closing until next week, so for the past few weeks we've been living in a temporary rental. Nothing makes you miss your "stuff" . . . Read the Post
12 Must-Read Books for 2016: Summer Reading
I've challenged myself to dive back into reading this summer. The beauty of a personal challenge is that if I fail miserably and find myself reading the same Ladybug Girl Says Goodnight book over and over again by popular toddler request rather than reading a book I might actually enjoy (given that . . . Read the Post
Are You Ready for a New Career Path? 10 Tips for Success
Whether it's a first time job just out of graduation, or a major career change, there's so much to navigate when it comes to finding the career of your dreams. I remember when I graduated college, and then later law school, it felt like the world was my oyster. I can remember feeling all of the . . . Read the Post
10 Unique Father’s Day Gift Ideas He’ll Love
Mark your calendars: Father’s Day is June 19th, and it's time to start planning. Let's face it: Dads are tough to shop for. Once you've exhausted the traditional Dad gift list - you know: wallet, cologne, tie, repeat - it's hard to find a truly special gift for Dad that you know he'll love. (Of . . . Read the Post
The Best Shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime to Binge Right Now (This List is HUGE!)
I don't know how to just watch shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. I binge shows on Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime. Actually, we binge these streaming services (my husband and I, that is.) But when I realized hubby was about to start two weeks of night float today - i.e., he basically lives . . . Read the Post
Back in the Swing of Things (Sort of!)
We're in North Carolina now after a quick visit home to Miami (trip recap coming soon!) and back in the swing of things (sort of!), because we're actually launching into one crazy week. I promise to share more details as soon as we know them, but we're moving to Durham, North Carolina. So many long . . . Read the Post
Parenting Must-Have: Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum
I'm not sure I could sound any more adult than I'm about to; but here goes: I'm in love with my Dyson V6 Absolute Cord-Free Vacuum. As a mom to one very active toddler, I can't think of a better all-in-one mess-saver. The running joke in our house is that no matter how often we clean up, Scarlett . . . Read the Post
7 Tips for Packing and Traveling with a Toddler
Spring break travel season is here, and I'm sharing our tried and true packing and travel tips, all with little ones in mind. Because let me tell you, traveling with a toddler is a whole new ballgame, and we've learned plenty along the way. Some things we found out by trial and error, some ideas we . . . Read the Post
12 Inexpensive Valentine’s Day Date Night Ideas (From the Comfort of Your Sofa)
A few years back, hubby and I started the Valentine's Day tradition of ... drumroll ... staying at home. Of course now, with an 18-month-old, it's easier to keep our Valentine's Day date night low key, but long before our baby girl was here, we actually relished in a night in on the sofa. The key . . . Read the Post
On Being Camera-Shy (and an Adorable Way to Remedy It)
How many of you hate being in pictures? It's okay to admit it! I've always been pretty camera shy, shirking out of photos, wedging myself in the back of obligatory group photos, offering to take the photos rather than be in them. Not even a blog motivated me to get in front of the camera all that . . . Read the Post
10 Awesome FREE At-Home Online Workouts
If you follow me on Snapchat (username → glitterinclexi), you may have caught that Scarlett and I went to a handful of stroller fitness classes last week. I know it's a tad cliché to start a workout routine on the heels of a new year, but hey, if it gets me working out, I'm running with it (pun . . . Read the Post
Drake on Cake
If you're looking for some giggles, meet Drake on Cake. The ever-talented Joy the Baker started the Instagram account, Drake on Cake, dedicated to Drake song lyrics ... on top of cakes (and cupcakes and pie) ... and it is SO worth the follow. (Because of course Joy would have a ridiculously cool . . . Read the Post
What Would You Do With a Billion Dollars?
As of this weekend, there are still no Powerball winners, which means that one of the most talked about jackpots in history has grown to an estimated $1.3 Billion. That means there's currently a 1 in 292.2 million chance of winning the Powerball's grand prize. Odds are slim, but hey, it could . . . Read the Post
Our Family Vacation to Punta Cana, in Pictures
Over the holiday break we went on a trip with my mom's side of the family to Punta Cana in the Dominican Republic. There was plenty of nostalgia wrapped up in this trip for us because my Bubby and Poppy once lived in the Dominican Republic for several years on a farm (yeah, they were totally cool . . . Read the Post
Happy Holidays!
Merry Christmas to everyone who celebrates! I hope you all have a wonderful holiday enjoying with your family and friends. We're spending tonight with new North Carolina friends having Chinese food (a very Jewish Christmas tradition!) at a noodle and dumpling bar (sounds amazing!) At the end of the . . . Read the Post
How to Survive a Holiday Family Photo Shoot {+ Our Trip to the Christmas Tree Farm}
Last weekend our little family headed to our first ever Christmas tree farm for a few family photos. The idea: something truly festive and North Carolina-ish. Yeah, yeah, I know Christmas tree farms are everywhere, but they're not in Miami; at least not real ones! I prepared like crazy, laying . . . Read the Post
Holiday Gifting: Pajama Party
This post is sponsored by Sears. I’ve teamed up with SearsStyle to help you shop the best trends throughout the holiday season, and I’m super excited about this one. Here’s a holiday gift that’s highly underrated: holiday pajamas and robe sets. I recently splurged on one of those oh-so-cozy . . . Read the Post
Moon & Lola Private Holiday Party
Last night I attended the most adorable private party at Moon & Lola, a new-to-me boutique in Downtown Raleigh. Sheila of That Girl Studio treated a few creative ladies and bloggers to the little gathering - me, Chana of Raleigh What's Up, Sarah of Escaping New York, and Mikkel of Mikkel Paige . . . Read the Post
Planning a Thanksgiving Menu: 25 Amazing Recipes
Guess what? I have scoured the internet and my own personal collection of favorites for the best of the best Thanksgiving recipes to plan your holiday menu. If this is your first Thanksgiving on your own, or even if you've got plenty of awesome Turkey Days under your belt, you're going to want to . . . Read the Post
Dining Room Tour: Winter Wonderland
This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #BIGSeason #BigLots #CollectiveBias Although I'm a bit early to the party, now that we're experiencing our first cold-weather fall/winter, I've gotten into the holiday spirit pretty early this . . . Read the Post
Guide to the North Carolina State Fair (with Kids)
I've seen fairs. I love fairs. But nothing is as outrageously humongous and fried-food packed as the North Carolina State Fair in Raleigh, North Carolina. The N.C. State Fair is chock full of classic fair food, colorful rides, funhouses, sideshow acts, agricultural exhibits (including prize . . . Read the Post
Is There A Talent You Secretly Wish You Had?
A few weeks ago I posted this video of Scarlett blowing raspberries (it was actually a raspberry marathon - straight through brunch), and my Aunt pointed out that Scar was surely a singer just like my Bubby. Both my Aunt and Bubby sing like songbirds. I on the other hand was born singing ... out of . . . Read the Post
My Messy Baby and the Quest for Perfect Guacamole
Since moving to the south, I’ve made it my mission to try all of the Mexican food. Seriously, all of it. The Mexican food here in North Carolina is off-the-charts good. I think it’s the chips and guacamole that really steal my heart. I should probably invest in avocado stock. In fact, Scarlett’s . . . Read the Post
