But first, here’s what the last week looked like.

Another face painting day.

The colors!

Paper thin chicken cutlets for…

Chicken caesar wraps!

The s’mores cookies we’re working on.

Then we were off! Road trip!

First stop… strolling the streets.

Second… into the lake!

Neon!

Third… ice cream! This is lemon sorbet. Tastes so good because it’s so hot.

I love mornings first thing here.

Cousin walk!

Jordan lives for a butter croissant.

Emilia lives for grandpa’s pancakes.

Cousin crew.

How is he ten? Ten summers here for him. Over 40 for me. It’s unreal!

The goofiest boy.

Cutest!

Living their best life.

Jenga bigger than him.

He is mini Eddie.

Obsessed with her.

And all of them!

The kids are having soooo much fun with baby Lucy!

Little blondies!

You know how much I love these sunsets.

Walkie talkies have been the hit of the trip.

Hahahaha.

Neon pink is his favorite color right now!!! YES.

A few little morning coffee walk pics.

Now that is some ice.

Waiting on a muffin.

Bakery for all!

We’ve had tacos and burgers and fish and pizza of course.

Had the most beautiful (hot!) beach day today!

They play for HOURS.

Then start jumping off the dock at the end of the day.

That sparkle water is my favorite!

Core memories for sure.

Ending the week right!!

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A peek at everything I loved in July 2025!

FOOD

Chobani s’mores creamer. This is the best flavored creamer I’ve ever had in my life. Thank goodness pumpkin comes next because I’ll be sad when I run out!

Trader Joe’s aglio olio seasoning. We FLY through this seasoning. I love it on just about anything! It has a little kick and it’s so great.

Brightland squeezeable olive oil. I adore brightland olive oil and was so excited to get it in a squeeze bottle. They are all I use now!

HOME

Mini travel white noise. I never thought I’d be a white noise person, but as a parent I’ve slept with a monitor on with some white noise now for almost 10 years! I loved having this for travel.

Handheld mini fan. Never leave home without it. Never!

Smeg kitchen scale. We go through kitchen scales like crazy. They’ve always been flat digital scales and that works great for my sourdough. But I LOVE this smeg one. I love that it’s a bowl! I can put things directly into it and it is so pretty to look at. I don’t mind leaving it out.

BEAUTY

Kosas blush in Heartbeat. I am a blush fanatic. It’s my favorite thing to try. This shade is stunning. It screams summer! It’s like a bright coral red, but very flattering and wearable.

Conair ceramic hot rollers. I’ve been a hot rollers girl my whole life – velcro rollers make my hair so frizzy! And they also rip my hair out. Nothing holds a curl like these.

Olehenriksen peach glaze lip treatment. This is SO comfortable on the lips that I can’t be without it. I have one everywhere.

FASHION

Hat clip. I use this for my cuyana visor almost every day!

Strappy nude slides. I’ve wanted a pair of strappy flat sandals in nude and these are SO comfortable. I love this brand for comfort.

Naghedi small St Bart’s tote. I’ve tried all the dupes for naghedi and nothing is as good as the real thing. It’s so stretchy and beautiful. This is my summer crossbody and I love it. So chic.

Scalloped dress shorts. This is the first time I’ve actually tried shorts under a dress (like the short nap dress!) and why haven’t I always been doing this?!

MEDIA

The Summer I Turned Pretty. It’s just a comfort show for me! I can watch it over and over again. I read the books so I know what happens and I don’t wonder what if!

Broken Country. Oh my gosh – this book gutted me. I loved it and couldn’t stop thinking about it.

Ina’s mini cooper ride playlist. This is so fabulous from the queen herself.

KIDS

Adidas lite racer 7.0 sneakers. Max has loved these shoes for years but now Emilia and Jordan have a pair. They all love them!

Aqua shark handheld game. Jordan LOVES this little retro game. It’s great for dinners out too.

Paint by number canvas. Emilia’s current favorite craft. She has done one of these every week!

Perfectly Logical brainteasers. We have had so much fun doing these together. I love this book.

[none of this is sponsored, i just love to tell you what i love every month! there are a few general affiliate links above! xo]

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1. There is no better lunch that cherry tomato caprese. I can’t get enough. Marinating the tomatoes is everything.

2. Sourdough blondies! My mind is blow. Must make.

3. Foods to never bring to a cookout.

4. Motivation to declutter! Since back-to-school is basically my new year, I’m all for it.

5. Speaking of, we got school supplies yesterday and it’s still my favorite thing on the planet.

6. Must try condensed milk cold foam. Whoa.

7. TV things!! I started the new Dexter, The Hunting Wives and finally got to watch The Summer I Turned Pretty!

8. Pretty sure I could be into an UNO social club!

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So much happened this week that I don’t even know how it’s only been seven days.

Morning workouts with this baby!

I woke up super early Monday morning (errr… basically didn’t even sleep) to our flight to Nantucket being delayed. Made it to the airport while resulted in a very hellish 36 hours.

We made it to NYC where we then couldn’t leave. Flew to Boston in the middle of the night to be closer to the island… and eventually landed on Tuesday afternoon!

I have never left the three of them and it was VERY HARD!!

It was so hard on all of us! Max sent me a text that said it was “the longest day of his life.”

Hated being away from them!

Our luggage didn’t arrive on Nantucket when we did. So lunch it was!

The Cru lobster roll has been one of my favorite lobster rolls since 2013 when I first had it.

Everything else is delish too!

I am team warm lobster roll every day.

All worth it!

Praise that our luggage showed up at the actual 11th hour before the book event!

White Elephant at night is dreamy.

We had so many delicious meals! Starting at The Nautilus.

Just as dreamy in real life.

It has been AGES since I had a smoothie bowl but this was so good… probably because it was steamy as heck with 1% humidity!

This signing was amazing… Elin’s fans are incredible and line up for hours ahead of time.

Dinner later was wok fried lobster! Ahhhh.

I adore Nantucket because it is just so charming. I have forever. If only it didn’t cost a bajillion dollars to live there!

My suitcase got the memo to match the hydrangeas. It’s the BEIS berry.

After no sleep for almost 48 hours to start the trip, it was hard to recover. We had a great time but I still can’t get over that we lost an entire 1.5 days, our place for the night and all of our plans! Needless to say I was excited to get home.

Favorite preschooler in his 90s gear.

Matching for cross country!

So fun.

And a little walk in the sun later that evening.

Had to make a good dinner today! All the caramelized onions.

Classic summer love.

My lettuce wrap burgers, roasted broccoli, caprese and chive grilled potatoes! Yum yum.

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Oh how I love this day!!

Every year I share my favorites from the Nordstrom anniversary sale and after asking if you wanted to see them this year, I was super excited to share them again! I don’t worry about trendy or crazy new items in the sale – I love it for classic basics and there are things I’ve had forever that are at a great price. You’ve probably read about many of these below in my favorites post each month! That’s one of the reasons I like to post this… to share some of those things I’ve used and loved over the last year. I linked some of the things over on LTK if you’re a frequent user of the app too.

This year, the sale has SO many good things. I think it’s the best it has been in years. Multiple pieces I love (spanx air essentials, varley, longchamp, etc). Things I’ve had for years and use daily or weekly. This isn’t sponsored and I just love sharing what I love!

What are you eyeing?

2025 Nordstrom Anniversary Sale Favorites

CLOTHING

Vince cashmere wrap. One of the things I’m definitely getting this year!

Rib cashmere travel wrap. This is so pretty. I love the rib.

Varley half zip sweater. Varley everything! I love it. The quality is fab.

Varley short sleeve sweater. Another option for summer.

Invisible edge tank. I have a few of these tanks and they are the best. You can wear them under everything.

Spanx shift dress. This looks so good for the cooler months.

Spanx half zip. I live in these come the fall!

Spanx wide leg pants. Same with these!

Madewell high waist crop jeans. These look SO sharp. I love them.

Frame Le Slim palazzo jeans. I discovered these this year and they are incredible. My new favorite jeans, for sure.

Nike crewneck. I have many of these. Love them.

Moonlight pajamas. The best and only pajamas I wear.

Moonlight crop pajamas. And I love this version since the sleeves are still short.

Cable sweater. I want this in every single color.

Zella jumpsuit. Cutest! I live for a jumpsuit.

Faherty shirtdress. This is so pretty.

Zella minidress. An excellent tennis dress option!

Zella midi dress. I bought this last year and love it. Have already worn it this year.

Zella skort. I lived in these in the summer!

Frank & Eileen sweatshirt. This brand is one of my favorites. I also love this super light shade of gray.

Crop leggings. I love everything Vince. On my list.

SHOES

Hoka Bondi 8 sneakers. The only shoes I work out in!

On Cloudnova sneaker. This is my favorite On shoe. I think it’s gorgeous on.

On Cloud5 coast sneaker. These are super easy to slip on and do not require socks. They are very low and comfortable. Easy!

Nike Air Max 270. My go-to. I have them in my closet always.

Sorel sneakers. Have these exact ones and the bottom sole makes them look so fun and edgy.

New Balance 327 sneaker. These are a few years old by now but they are SO flattering on the foot. I will forever love them.

UGG slipper. Love for the colder months. They offer great support too.

UGG slipper slide. I’m getting these in pink!

Splendid shearling mule. The shearling is right up my alley.

Veronica Beard sandals. VB makes my favorite sneaker. The shoes are pricey but extremely comfortable. My favorite higher end brand!

Allsaints chelsea boots. I have a version of these from a few years ago and they are just so “cool.”

Dolce Vita bootie. I love DV shoes. They are so comfortable.

Blondo waterproof over the knee boot. I bought these a few years ago. Amazing quality.

BAGS & ACCESSORIES

Naghedi St Barth’s tote. Definitely my #1 pick of the sale. I love naghedi bags. I’ve tried all the dupes and nothing is as good as this.

Naghedi petite tote. This is a much smaller version that you can use as a crossbody!

Longchamp city tote. Another favorite. I have many of these totes and they pack up to nothing. Unbeatable!

Longchamp cosmetic case. This is my #2 pick. I have gifted these and have some myself. They are great to use as pouches or a little purse.

Madewell suede shopper. This is so stunning. Makes me excited for fall.

Allsaints card case. I love the allsaints brand. This is the exact kind of card case I have and love.

Tiger’s Eye heart pendant necklace. This is on my list this year!

Michele Apple watch band. I bought one of these last year and it makes my apple watch feel nicer and not as clunky.

Nordstrom CZ studs. Have had these for years and they are SO sparkly.

Solitare CZ necklace. I adore this option. So on trend but timeless too.

Thick gold hoop earrings. Love these so much.

Heart threader earrings. I love how effortlessly cool a threader earring looks.

Heart huggie earrings. Gorgous.

Shimmer chain necklace. This is so pretty!

Shimmer layered necklace. SO is this and I adore a layered necklace.

Quay sunglasses. Have a pair that’s always stashed in my car. Love ’em.

BEAUTY

Dyson hair dryer. If there is one dyson item to get, this is it! We love the dyson hair dryer and all use it. We’ve had it for years.

Dyson airwrap. This is my second choice! I use the airwrap frequently and it gives my hair so much volume.

Dyson airstraight. I bought this earlier this year and am loving it. It is SO easy to use.

Simplehuman mirror. I’ve had this as my makeup mirror for at least five years. It’s great.

Higher Dose sauna blanket. Another must have that is rarely on sale. We use the higher dose blanket every week – multiple times a week. I’ve had mine for years and it gets constant use. It’s still going strong.

Hourglass makeup brushes. These are super high quality and feel wonderful on the face.

Armani cheek tint set. Obsessed. I’ve used these exact two colors for a few months straight. I love them.

Bader The Rich Cream. My holy grail eye and face cream. It’s so expensive but you need a drop – that’s it. It lasts forever.

Dr Dennis Gross Peel Pads. I use these every other day and have for years. Definitely a favorite.

TSC mint roller. I love all TSC items and this is perfect for travel. It’s the best.

Osea body balm. This balm feels like a serum on the skin, it’s incredible.

Osea oil set. One of the best sets. The oil is fabulous.

Supergoop sunscreen. This is one of my favorite sunscreens.

Coola sunscreen. Same with this!

Oribe dry texture spray. This is incredible for beachy waves. One bottle lasts a really long time.

Bio Ionic long barrel curling iron. I just recently got this curling iron and it’s excellent. The long barrel is a game changer.

T3 curling iron. I’ve had this one for years – and it’s what I’ve used before I bought the above!

Good Girl perfume set. I hate these bottles and branding, but this perfume is my go-to. The dry down is so good.

HOME

Our Place cookware set. This is one of the best deals ever – especially because the color is so good.

Our Place wonder oven. Equally as great! This oven does EVERYTHING. We have one downstairs and love it.

Staub baking dish set. I am in love with these colors!

Le Creuset baking dish. Use it constantly. At least once or twice a week.

Le Creuset dutch oven. Another thing I use nonstop.

Wood carving board. The juice grooves in this board are what make it so great. Definitely a must have.

Wood charcuterie board set. I am getting this! Absolutely love how this set looks.

Double drink dispenser. This is so beautiful and I’ve never seen a double like this. It’s on my list to purchase.

Matte black citrus press. So is this! It’s so pretty.

Black and gold serving bowl. I got one of these last year and it is STUNNING.

Freeze champagne glass set. I have the margarita glasses like this – they are excellent. Definitely getting these ones too.

Oil and vinegar cruet. Another thing on my list – beautiful.

Barefoot Dreams blanket. Best blanket ever! We have multiples, I have gifted probably 10 or 20 of these over my life.

BEIS duffle bag. I really trust the quality of BEIS. I have two weekender bags and we really like them.

BEIS carry on. We have two of these and love them!

Away carry on. And I have one of these in the checked luggage side. It’s really great too!

Boll & Branch waffle blanket. This is on our bed and we use it every night. It’s such a nice weight.

Boll & Branch sheets. And these are the sheets we’ve used for years! I usually get a new set every other year during this sale.

All season down comforter. Two years ago I bought three of these for our new house. They are wonderful.

Malawi storage basket. This is so gorgeous. I want it for our living room.

KIDS

Doona stroller. This is a #1 must have purchase if you’re having a baby. I couldn’t have survived without it!

Doona liki trike. Once Jordan was out of the stroller, we got this. He still uses it today! It’s convertible and so easy to use.

Veer Cruiser wagon. We’ve had a veer wagon since 2019 and while very pricey, it’s one of the best things we bought. It can fit 4 little ones or 2 older ones. Max is just growing out of it now (at 10). We use it for walks, the zoo, the beach, etc. It folds up so nicely. It’s been our only wagon and we adore it.

Nanit monitor. I still use this every single day. I wish it existed when I had my first child.

Barefoot Dreams stroller blanket. Just like the blankets above, I have gifted many of these! My kids still use them every day and for travel too.

Slumberpod. If you travel or use a pack and play a lot, this is a game changer. It fits over the crib and makes it blacked out – it’s unbelievable. And folds up to nothing!

Baby Bjorn bouncer. I used this constantly with all three as babies. And have gifted it to many people too.

Stokke tripp trapp chair. Another game changing item for kids, baby through elementary!

Rainbow cardigan. I bought this for Emilia last year and she loves it! She wears it as a little spring/fall jacket too.

Zella skort. The cutest!

Under Armour soft shell. I got this coat for Max last year at the sale. He loves it. It’s so soft.

Nike jogger set. The boys have many of these and they are always a favorite.

Sorel waterproof boot. We’ve had lots of different sorel boots for the kids and they’ve all been wonderful. Especially if you live in a snowy area.

Hunter rain boots. Rain boots too! All three kids have a pair.

On Cloud running sneaker. My kids run cross country and these are what Max runs in. He loves them.

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1. Would you eat the viral strawberry pasta?!

2. Jordan asked me what “the polka dots all over his nose” were the other day, and it’s definitely up there with the favorite things my kids have said! Cutest freckles ever.

3. The greatest luxuries in life can’t be bought.

4. Someone tell me what this new crazy font on IG is… because it’s making me feel extra old. I cannot read it!

5. The most amazing philly cheesesteak recipe.

6. TV things!! I’ve been watching Sullivan’s Crossing and… is it basically supposed to be a parody of Virgin River? Ha. I really can’t believe it. Also almost finished Too Much and loving it.

7. What Giada cooks in a day.

8. We spent the last 36 hours stuck in an airport… guys I might never get on a plane again!

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This one…

Sourdough pizza dough in the morning.

Early morning legos too.

Splash pad fun!

I made one of Eddie’s favorite dinners ever.

Silly cutie BFFs.

Once the crunch is gone, I’m done.

Early morning walks.

Little cuties.

Face painting fun.

He was very excited about his paws.

Matching her helmet!

Who taught them to meditate?!

Summer.

Cross country has started!

Emilia IS a runner!

His favorite place.

Making some post run eggs.

Hot honey pizza!

I love his blue laces.

This shot!

Who else has a graveyard of lip products?

Ended the weekend with the most perfect rainbow!

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I love prime day! Since we moved over a year ago, I have been able to find so many home deals during this sale. Today I’m sharing my top 20 favorites – the things I think are really worth it in the sale.

Most of these probably sound familiar because they are in my monthly favorites over and over again. Everything is something I have and love!

You can find more of my picks here, as well as my amazon store front.

My Top 20 Prime Day Favorites

Tineco iFloor 3. I’ve mentioned this MANY times but it changed my life. I mean, not to be dramatic. It changed my cleaning life! This cleans my floors like NOTHING else. It is incredibly satisfying and cleans so well. There are some weeks when I use it daily! I also have another version for the larger floors in my house. It is equally as incredible and the battery and tank last a little longer.

Kindle Paperwhite. I can’t live without my kindle these days. Max also has one and uses it constantly when we’re on the go. I take mine everywhere. I actually get anxious if I forget it at home! I also have the tiny kindle which I love to take in small bags or leave in my car so I always have it!

Parchment Paper Sheets. I buy these over and over again. Can’t live in my kitchen without them!

Breville Barista Touch. During prime day this past summer, I made an impulse purchase and oh my, was it wonderful. I love this and so does everyone who steps foot in my house! It’s like having a little coffee shop in your home. The coffee is incredible.

Moccamaster Coffee Maker. If you’re more of a pot-of-coffee person, this is for you. We have one of these and I use it for all holidays, when I’m entertaining /have guests. Eddie doesn’t drink coffee and that’s the only reason I don’t use it daily. It makes excellent coffee!

Breville the Smart Oven® Air Fryer Pro. This is one of my favorite kitchen appliances. I love having it in my kitchen to easily reheat items or make things like quick chicken fingers for the kids. Definitely my favorite air fryer too!

Samsung Frame TV. If you’ve been considering a frame TV, this is the time to get one. Prime day is when we got ours before moving and we have two in our house – our kitchen and bedroom. I love it even more than I thought. Especially in the kitchen! It’s such a fun way to add a variety of art or holiday color to the room. Everyone always thinks it’s actual art too. This is the frame I have around it.

wernies No Show Socks. Best socks ever! They do not slip at all. I have repurchased these many many times.

Bose Quiet Comfort Headphones. I have tried every version of headphones imaginable. These are my current favorite and what I’ve been using the most. I love how they are not heavy on the head. They are very comfortable.

Beckham Hotel Collection Bed Pillows. A few years ago I was googling the best pillows. I’ve done this many times and we’ve never been satisfied. But 3 or 4 years ago we got these (and have since replaced once or twice!) and they are INCREDIBLE. We both love them. We have the king version.

Clean skin club facial towels. I’ve been using these for over a year every night and I swear they’ve changed my skin. I was going through so many towels to ensure I always had a clean one for my face, and with little kids and hand washing, it was hard to determine that. I LOVE these – they are so convenient and easy to use.

Cordless Dust Buster. We have three of these! They live in all corners of the house and garage and are so easy to prop up on the charger. We also use them for our cars.

Our Place Griddle Pan. I LOVE this. I use it as a baking dish mostly – it’s so much nicer than a sheet pan and is excellent quality.

Nanit Pro Smart Baby Monitor. I got this in 2021 when I had Jordan and it was one of the best purchases. I love it. I travel with it and still use it every night.

Little Tikes Bounce House. I don’t know how we survived 2020 without a mini bounce house – and we STILL use it constantly. The kids love this and it fits in our basement and also works outside.

Magnatiles. Possibly the most versatile toy ever – my kids (ages 10 to 3) all still adore magnatiles. They keep them busy and are easy transportable. They have built some really cool things with them!

Toniebox. Jordan absolutely loved his Toniebox. It is incredible and I wish these existed when Max was his age!

Yoto Mini. This is what Emilia and Max have – it’s like the toniebox but for older kids. Emilia has used hers every single day for YEARS. She listens to it at night, we take it in the car, on vacation, everything.

Osea Body Balm. I love all Osea products, but this balm feels incredible on the skin. Almost like a serum. I use it right after the shower, before the oil.

Wall Charger, Surge Protector. I have a few of these and I like to travel with them. They are also great in the kitchen. We all have so many different devices these days that having this is necessary.

(this is not sponsored, I just love to share what I love! there are some affiliate links above. thank you for reading!)

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1. Max is already planning matching Halloween costumes for the kids. It’s very cute!

2. The most stunning strawberry cheesecake I ever did see.

3. I absolutely love Megan’s megazine! Her branding and photos are incredible.

4. I just finished Broken Country and oh my gosh – I can’t stop thinking about it. Book hangover! What are you reading?

5. Are we going to burn out on pistachio? Never.

6. TV things! Finished The Bear and ah! So good. Oh and I’m still chugging along with And Just Like That. Ugh.

7. We went to see the new Jurassic Park movie and it was pretty good – I mean, loud, crazy and had some jump scares but the newer cast was good!

8. Tricks to make yourself feel happier!

9. All my amazon prime day picks (only what I have and use/love!) are here! I also shared my fave target sale picks here too.

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We had another hot hot hot week here.

Picnic with friends!

And swimming in the rain.

Emilia creating her own paint by number.

All the braids.

And this green eyed girl.

We went to see the new Jurassic Park!

Favorite girl.

And 4th of July time.

These little cuddle bugs.

Threw together a flag cake at the last minute.

Time to swim!

They can stay in the pool forever.

And they beg Eddie to throw them!

Why he is 18?!

Still in past 8pm. They waited for fireworks!

Hockey!

This one… he will get me.

OG BFF.

Obsessed with these colors.

And these boys!

These three begged for Jeni’s again.

Jordan really only likes the cone though.

And now I can’t believe were into July.

How how how?! Time is flying.

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