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Elora Leigh is 4 months old!⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ MY Elora Leigh is 4 months old!⁣⁣⠀
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MY LORD. The joy and light this little girl brings our family🥺 If you would have told me last year that in one year’s time we would have had a baby and be living in a pandemic idk which one I would have believed less. Probably the baby. And yet here we are. Surviving through a pandemic with a toddler and a baby. AND A BABY.⁣⁣⠀
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My pregnancy with Elora was one of the most mentally challenging things I’ve ever done. Pregnancy after loss is extremelyyyy difficult (for reasons I will go into on a future post). Pregnancy after loss during an unexpected pandemic.... intense to say the least.⁣⁣⠀
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I could not speak in absolutes about the future, as grateful and as hopeful as I was I could barely speak about being pregnant again. Yes, I allowed myself feel all the things but in a way I’m only just now starting to process everything I felt during her pregnancy (thank you therapy🙌). For much of it I was in denial that I would actually get to bring a living baby home. The trauma and ptsd from losing Liam was ever-present. I was next level terrified she too would die before I ever got to meet her. I was holding my breath and hanging on for dear life.⁣⁣⠀
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So every single time I look at this girl I am still in disbelief that she’s here. She is here and she is healthy and she is thriving. The miracle that she is is not lost on me, the miracle that ANY baby is born healthy and alive is not lost on me. Every single day with my kids is a gift, as much as I lose my f*cking mindddd🤪 every day with my babies is a gift.⁣⁣⠀
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These days we’ve learned to celebrate the simple things and the little things, and today that’s four beautiful and chaotic months with our sweet baby girl💕
Friday we took Luca to see dino bones and the t-re Friday we took Luca to see dino bones and the t-rex exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and it was... rawrrrr-some 🦖 lolz. I’ll have you know I reached a new level of multitasking when I was chasing Luca and taking pics of him while nursing Elora in the carrier🤪 highly recommend learning that skill, gives a whole new meaning to hands-free 😆🙌
Luca is three🥳🦖 Andddd I feel like I have a Luca is three🥳🦖 Andddd I feel like I have a teenager😭😭 we had a mini dino bash for him, Alex even dressed up as a t-rex (swipe for the jig and to hear Luca’s new southern accent🤣). It was special, it was fun and it was a great, no-fuss day with our fam❤️
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We’ve been through a lot in the last year but I wouldn’t say the twos were terrible, pandemic and all! I am so proud of this boy and who he is becoming. Highlights of Luca’s twos: trips to Utah, Nashville and Lake George, exploring the farm, riding tractors, helping mom with the garden, Montessori school and making friends, endless arts and crafts, weaning from nursing, potty training (not really training bc I swear I did nothing🤣), learning all about emotions, speaking in full sentences and the best part of 2020, welcoming his baby sister, Elora🥰 He has BLOWN us away with how he has adjusted to being a big brother, truly. He’s the freaking best. I’m so lucky to be his mama and it is an honor to watch him learn and grow. Keep rockin little dude, we love you times infinity!!!❤️
Elora Leigh is 3 months old today!!⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ at 3 months:⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ you are smiling up a storm and finding your voice, especially when your brother tickles your sweet cheeks😭⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ speaking of your cheeks, they are UNREAL (swipe) and we’re all convinced you’re hiding something in there!⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ you’re a chunker - opposite of your bro - weighing almost 16lbs and growing out of all your clothes by the day! ⁣⁣⠀
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keep growing baby girl, and keep shining your light, we love you bb Elora💗
Rollin with my homies😜 we had a blast trying ou Rollin with my homies😜 we had a blast trying out the @cadillac XT6 for the week, it’s the perfect midsize suv with room for the whole family - giving you a closer look over in stories! Thank you to Cadillac for gifting us this experience!!
Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I shared how I’m doing in stories today, we made it through the holidays but it was a lot harder than I thought. I’m sruggling in a few ways. Struggling on social media with the comparison game, struggling in general as a stay at home mom of two, struggling with a fussy two month old that doesn’t sleep, struggling that I’m unable to do things for me right now (like even go to the bathroom or shower alone), struggling with the omnipresent grief and anxiety, struggling with guilt — guilt over not giving my oldest enough attention, over wanting him to start back at school again, over not being happy and grateful 24/7.⁣⁣⠀
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If I learned anything last year it was to accept my feelings as they come and not label any as “bad,” so that’s what I’m working on, that’s my daily reminder. As my friend said to me today, this is hard, it’s the trenches!! Be gentle. It’s hard and wonderful all at once.⁣⁣⠀
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Check in below👇⁣⁣⠀
❤️ - I’m feeling great⁣⁣⠀
🧡 - I’m feeling ok⁣⁣⠀
💛 - I’m surviving⁣⁣⠀
💚 - I’m struggling⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s show up and support each other and remind each other we’re not alone in these hard days🖤
Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. M Took this week to unplug and reflect. Wild year. Mixed feelings about a new year is not foreign to me, this is how I felt last year going into 2020. 2019 was Liam’s year, it was the worst but it gave me a perspective I’ll never lose and one I carried into 2020.⁣⁣⠀
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Through hardship you grow.⁣⁣⠀
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2020 saw more focus on me, on my mental wellness + on my family. Less worrying about what people think of me, less apologizing, more doing what makes me happy (or gets me through the day). More of that in this space also. I’m not going to be everyone’s cup of tea so might as well be me, ALL of me💯✌️⁣⁣⠀
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I’m not a resolution or goal setter when it comes to a new year, I try to focus on reflecting, releasing what doesn’t serve me any longer + manifesting/using affirmations to bring the good. Still working on what those are exactly for 2021!⁣⁣⠀
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In the meantime I wanted to share some of my big 2020 memories and wish you all love, light, peace and healing in the new year✨⁣⁣⠀
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1-2. Our new family unit🧡⁣⁣⠀
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3-4. The birth of our daughter, Elora, the best thing to come out of 2020. She is the brightest light.⁣⁣⠀
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5. Luca’s love for his sister + once again navigating a “new normal” in our family.⁣⁣⠀
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6. Pregnancy after loss. Amidst a global pandemic. While wrangling a toddler. One of the hardest things I’ve ever done, it was pure survival mode (+ still is postpartum).⁣⁣⠀
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7. Growing the most beautiful dahlias and diving more into gardening than ever before, mostly as a form of therapy, AND sharing it all with you guys — connecting through our gardens was one of my favorite parts of the year + growing this community has brought me so much joy!⁣⁣⠀
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8. Finding my groove and launching my oils business — never thought I would make this extra income + be able to pay off debt😭⁣⁣⠀
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9. Luca turning 2 and weaning + potty training at the same time — his decisions, not mine!⁣⁣⠀
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10. Liam’s due date in April. I remember wishing more than anything for the chance to deliver him healthy and full term, pandemic and all. We miss our boy + are moving forward WITH him, we’ll love him forever from afar❤️
Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and Chaotic and beautiful and hard and exhausting and awesome❤️ exactly how I want to remember this day. We’re sending you big love this Christmas, complete with our best “ewie smiles” (Luca’s term for silly faces🤣). I love how Doobie snuck his nose in there too!! Swipe for some special moments/things of the day❤️❤️
⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ ⋒ 8 weeks of Elora Leigh ⋒⁣⁣⠀
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You have been here in our arms for almost two whole months and my heart still skips a beat when I wake up and see you next to me. You are truly here. I still can’t believe you’re real and you’re ours.⁣⁣⠀
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At 8 weeks you’re not such a tiny babe anymore, you’ve doubled your birth weight and grew four inches — a testament to how much you love to eat😅🍼 (pic four is day 3 for reference!). Your chubby cheeks are also a testament to your love of milk😍😍 The super sleepy newborn days are over😭 You’re waking up more and more, crying more too (see pic three🤪), but still giving us good stretches of sleep (4-5 hours) at night. You don’t love cuddling with me as much as your brother did, I’m still in denial over that! And you’ve broken out of the swaddle, sleep sackin it up already! Luca loves you more than anything and is always wanting to hold you and help me clean your “spiggups,” he calls you “mista baby” and it killssss your dad and I every time🤣⁣⁣⠀
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I feel like you just arrived but also like I’ve known you forever. Happy 8 weeks of life Elora, you are so loved💗⁣⁣⠀
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Holiday Gift Guide For Her: My Wish List

November 19, 2018 / Beauty & Style, Gift Guides

Finding the perfect gift is hard, but it does not have to be! ?Witrh this Holiday Gift Guide For Her you will find just the right gift!

Gift Guide for Her: My Ultimate Wish List

Today’s gift guide just might be my favorite and came highly requested by you all! I bring you my perfect list of swoon-worthy goodies for your holiday wish-list, or the perfect excuse for a pre-holiday treat yo self (or someone else, of course, because ’tis the season).

The older I get the more I look for quality in the items I purchase or ask for as gifts. Some of my picks for this guide are items I own and LOVE and whole-heartedly recommend. Others are things on my personal wish-list that I think makes the ideal holiday ask.

PS- This guide is perfect to forward along to your hubs, boyfriend, or family member asking what you want for Christmas this year!

As usual with my gift guides, every image is clickable and shop-able. Just scroll over, click, and it will take you directly to the goods! I’ve also included a little breakdown of why I included each of the items. Enjoy!!

*SCROLL DOWN TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST TO ENTER A $500 AMAZON GIVEAWAY!*

1. J. Crew Chateau Parka in Heather Dusk

This coat is definitely an investment, but that is why I would ask for it as a gift! I love the length and structure of it, the A-line frame and wool texture make it so you can dress it up or down! Plus who doesn’t love a beautiful faux fur hood!? (J. Crew $365 – but will go on sale!)

2. Bauble Bar Vina Drop Earrings

I LOVE receiving jewelry as a gift, there’s something so special about it! And these earrings I just think are so beautiful – anything raw/druzy-looking gets me every time!! (Nordstrom, $36)

3. Kyi Kyi Cable Knit Beanie

This pom pom beanie is adorable – the bigger the pom the better!! Its super high quality and real fox fur. Any hat-lover would be thrilled to receive this one as a gift! (Nordstrom, $85)

4. Petrified Wood Serving Board

Ok, this gift is SO ME. If you know me you know I have a love for rocks, petrified wood included. So a petrified wood serving board is right up my alley (and would match my petrified wood coaster set!!). Even though it’s a bit different I think anyone can appreciate it’s beauty and simplicity. This would be a great hostess gift as well! (Terrain, $88)

5. Beauty Bio GloPRO Microneedling Facial Regeneration Tool

I did micro needling at a media-spa a couple years back and LOVED IT. Seriously. It changed my skin so drastically for the better and I SWEAR by it! Technology has come a long way since then and, as I still think having the procedure medically done is best, I can’t help but want the convenience of being able to do it in the comfort of my own home! This one is the best on the market and would make the perfect gift for any skincare lover! (Nordstrom, $249)

Finding the perfect gift is hard, but it does not have to be! ?Witrh this Holiday Gift Guide For Her you will find just the right gift!

6. Floret Farmer-Florist Toolbelt

Again, this gift guide is called ‘my wish list’ so of course, something farmy/flower-related would be on here! I own this tool belt and let me tell you – it is a must-have for any gardener. A pruners holster and extra pockets right on the hip makes a world of difference when out in the garden tending to your plants. Plus it’s made by my friend Erin at Floret Flower Farm and she’s the best! You can choose right-handed or left-handed (so convenient!), I highly recommend this as a gift for the garden lover in your life! (Floret flowers.com, $175)

7. Barefoot Dreams Pajama Set

You can just imagine how buttery soft and cozy these PJs are by Barefoot Dreams! Pajamas (luxury pajamas) are always a great gift idea, bonus – these would be great for nursing moms! They fit TTS, come in a bunch of colors and are super comfortable to sleep in as well! (QVC, $130)

8. Rebecca Minkoff Washed Nylon Tote in Vintage Pink

This tote is the perfect size for your everyday pocketbook or I’ve even used it as my extra carry-on while traveling. Throw one of those tote-savvy organizers in it and it could also be a diaper bag! I love the versatility, plus its CUTE and the fabric is super different. Comes in a bunch of colors! (Nordstrom, $145)

9. BP Leopard Scarf

Anyone else obsessed with the leopard trend?? Well, I’m guilty over here! I am loving leopard print accessories this season and if you are too this scarf is a winner. Scarves are a great, classic gift idea! (Nordstrom, $19)

10. Adirondack III Waterproof Ugg Boot

Obsessed with these boots. They’re both functional and beautiful, plus they’re great quality so you know you’ll get a few years out of them. I love this style because you could dress them up or down – picture them with faux leather leggings and a dressier cardigan or your basic joggers and casual parka. Seriously love them and they are definitely part of my wish list this year! (Nordstrom, $249)

11. Barefoot Dreams Throw

I’ve had my eye on this throw for quite some time! I have a blanket that looks similar with same the soft leopard print (there it is again!). But really nothing compares to the softness of that signature Barefoot Dreams material! This would make a great gift for any woman but I guarantee your mother or MIL would REALLY love it!! (QVC, $180)

12. Dakota Water Resistant Ugg Slipper

Warm and cozy slippers are a must on any gift guide wish list! These moccasin-style Uggs fit the bill and they also have a rubber sole for indoor and light outdoor use. The reviews say they fit TTS and with 3.1k of them, they still have 5 stars!! Definitely part of my wish list this year, plus they come in a bunch of colors! (Nordstrom, $100)

13. Victor & Rolf Flower Bomb Perfume Set

This is my tried and true perfume, the fragrance is HEAVENLY and the beautiful packaging looks gorgeous sitting on my bathroom counter. I love this perfume because of it’s understated floral and fresh scent – notes of bergamot, jasmine, mandarin and vanilla are the most recognizable in the seductive and ultra-feminine bouquet. This 4pc. gift set is gorgeous and you would get many months of use out of it! (Nordstrom, $168)

14. Kate Spade Eliza Leather Wallet

As a new mom, I’ve come to appreciate the simple, convenient and functional. That is everything this wallet is plus some chic on the side! The wrist strap is super convenient and there’s plenty of room inside for all your goodies. I am due for a new wallet and this is the one I would go for! (Nordstrom, $110)

15. Fresh Sugar Wanderlust Lip Set

Give me all the lip balms! I have a thing with chapsticks, balms, lip scrubs, basically anything hydrating for my lips. Fresh has become a brand I truly love, I use their lip balms everyday. They have clear, everyday styles, as well as tinted balms and they all, are nourishing and protecting. This gift set is super cute plus gives you the whole variety! (Nordstrom, $53)

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Elora Leigh is 4 months old!⁣⁣⠀ ⁣⁣⠀ MY Elora Leigh is 4 months old!⁣⁣⠀
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MY LORD. The joy and light this little girl brings our family🥺 If you would have told me last year that in one year’s time we would have had a baby and be living in a pandemic idk which one I would have believed less. Probably the baby. And yet here we are. Surviving through a pandemic with a toddler and a baby. AND A BABY.⁣⁣⠀
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My pregnancy with Elora was one of the most mentally challenging things I’ve ever done. Pregnancy after loss is extremelyyyy difficult (for reasons I will go into on a future post). Pregnancy after loss during an unexpected pandemic.... intense to say the least.⁣⁣⠀
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I could not speak in absolutes about the future, as grateful and as hopeful as I was I could barely speak about being pregnant again. Yes, I allowed myself feel all the things but in a way I’m only just now starting to process everything I felt during her pregnancy (thank you therapy🙌). For much of it I was in denial that I would actually get to bring a living baby home. The trauma and ptsd from losing Liam was ever-present. I was next level terrified she too would die before I ever got to meet her. I was holding my breath and hanging on for dear life.⁣⁣⠀
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So every single time I look at this girl I am still in disbelief that she’s here. She is here and she is healthy and she is thriving. The miracle that she is is not lost on me, the miracle that ANY baby is born healthy and alive is not lost on me. Every single day with my kids is a gift, as much as I lose my f*cking mindddd🤪 every day with my babies is a gift.⁣⁣⠀
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These days we’ve learned to celebrate the simple things and the little things, and today that’s four beautiful and chaotic months with our sweet baby girl💕
Friday we took Luca to see dino bones and the t-re Friday we took Luca to see dino bones and the t-rex exhibit at the American Museum of Natural History and it was... rawrrrr-some 🦖 lolz. I’ll have you know I reached a new level of multitasking when I was chasing Luca and taking pics of him while nursing Elora in the carrier🤪 highly recommend learning that skill, gives a whole new meaning to hands-free 😆🙌
Luca is three🥳🦖 Andddd I feel like I have a Luca is three🥳🦖 Andddd I feel like I have a teenager😭😭 we had a mini dino bash for him, Alex even dressed up as a t-rex (swipe for the jig and to hear Luca’s new southern accent🤣). It was special, it was fun and it was a great, no-fuss day with our fam❤️
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We’ve been through a lot in the last year but I wouldn’t say the twos were terrible, pandemic and all! I am so proud of this boy and who he is becoming. Highlights of Luca’s twos: trips to Utah, Nashville and Lake George, exploring the farm, riding tractors, helping mom with the garden, Montessori school and making friends, endless arts and crafts, weaning from nursing, potty training (not really training bc I swear I did nothing🤣), learning all about emotions, speaking in full sentences and the best part of 2020, welcoming his baby sister, Elora🥰 He has BLOWN us away with how he has adjusted to being a big brother, truly. He’s the freaking best. I’m so lucky to be his mama and it is an honor to watch him learn and grow. Keep rockin little dude, we love you times infinity!!!❤️
Elora Leigh is 3 months old today!!⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ at 3 months:⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ you are smiling up a storm and finding your voice, especially when your brother tickles your sweet cheeks😭⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ speaking of your cheeks, they are UNREAL (swipe) and we’re all convinced you’re hiding something in there!⁣⁣⠀
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⋒ you’re a chunker - opposite of your bro - weighing almost 16lbs and growing out of all your clothes by the day! ⁣⁣⠀
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keep growing baby girl, and keep shining your light, we love you bb Elora💗
Rollin with my homies😜 we had a blast trying ou Rollin with my homies😜 we had a blast trying out the @cadillac XT6 for the week, it’s the perfect midsize suv with room for the whole family - giving you a closer look over in stories! Thank you to Cadillac for gifting us this experience!!
Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I Mental health check in, how’s everyone doing?? I shared how I’m doing in stories today, we made it through the holidays but it was a lot harder than I thought. I’m sruggling in a few ways. Struggling on social media with the comparison game, struggling in general as a stay at home mom of two, struggling with a fussy two month old that doesn’t sleep, struggling that I’m unable to do things for me right now (like even go to the bathroom or shower alone), struggling with the omnipresent grief and anxiety, struggling with guilt — guilt over not giving my oldest enough attention, over wanting him to start back at school again, over not being happy and grateful 24/7.⁣⁣⠀
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If I learned anything last year it was to accept my feelings as they come and not label any as “bad,” so that’s what I’m working on, that’s my daily reminder. As my friend said to me today, this is hard, it’s the trenches!! Be gentle. It’s hard and wonderful all at once.⁣⁣⠀
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Check in below👇⁣⁣⠀
❤️ - I’m feeling great⁣⁣⠀
🧡 - I’m feeling ok⁣⁣⠀
💛 - I’m surviving⁣⁣⠀
💚 - I’m struggling⁣⁣⠀
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Let’s show up and support each other and remind each other we’re not alone in these hard days🖤

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