I love this recipe because it's delicious, feeds a crowd, and requires no babysitting. When it comes to hosting, isn't it true that we don't really get to sit back and take in the fun of being surrounded by people we care about? There's always creamer that needs to be refilled or never enough cups… Continue reading French Toast Bake
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When I look back a year from now
A few weeks ago in my Instagram stories I asked people to share what they'll be proud of themselves for when they look back a year from now. Today I'm sharing my thoughts behind the question and your responses. Thank you so much for sharing them with me. I asked this question because when you're… Continue reading When I look back a year from now
Tips for Having a Toddler at a Wedding
Exhibit 1: Having a toddler at a wedding This past Sunday my brother-in-law got married at the beautiful Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, Rhode Island. It was such a special day to see him marry Katie and to hear my husband, Mike, make such a heartfelt best man speech. The Aldrich Mansion in Warwick, RI The… Continue reading Tips for Having a Toddler at a Wedding
What It Means to “Deserve”
I didn't want to work out this morning. On the weekend when Will naps, I run through The List and try to decide what to do in what order: work out, eat, dishes, shower, rest? Eat, dishes, shower, makeup, tv? Rest, read, shower, laundry, eat? Typically, rest wins and everything else gets dropped for the… Continue reading What It Means to “Deserve”
My Partnership with Forget Me Not Candles
So two summer ago Insta ads got the best of me (as they do) and I wound up buying 3 candles from this company I'd never heard of: Forget Me Not Candles Co. They were beautiful, smelled great, burned for a long time, came from a new, small, woman-owned company, and were made without any… Continue reading My Partnership with Forget Me Not Candles
January Fresh Start Giveaway
Hi there! Happy Sunday. I hope you're having a wonderful weekend and, if you live in the North East, are staying warm in this frigid weather! If you missed it, I recently posted "4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living", and to help you kickstart 2022 with some clean, sustainable options, I'm giving away this set… Continue reading January Fresh Start Giveaway
4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living
Happy New Year, everyone! How is it 2022? I hope you all had restful, joyful holidays and are staying safe and healthy through this omicron surge. I wanted to take some time to simplify how to start bringing cleaner products into your life, since I know that while many are interested in this, the process… Continue reading 4 Tips to Simplify Clean Living
What I Want to Tell Teachers in Training
I had to get this down before the ideas left me. Your identity is going to become intertwined with your job. I don't think it's avoidable, so just brace yourself. That means that when you have good days, you'll feel powerful, empowered, confident, and motivated. When you have bad days, and you will, you might… Continue reading What I Want to Tell Teachers in Training
Beautycounter Holiday Gift Guide Under $50
Hi everyone! Today I'm excited to share some great options to mix-and-match Beautycounter's holiday sets to get the best bang for your buck. There's free shipping on orders over $50 + new customers can get 20% off all these sets until the end of the month. It's a good time to take advantage of some… Continue reading Beautycounter Holiday Gift Guide Under $50
Beautycounter Summer 2021
Popping on over here to share two Beautycounter updates. There's more to come the first week in August so I'll update this post again then. On The Road Again: A Free Event with Beautycounter CEO Gregg Renfrew This one's time sensitive and space is limited, so if you're interested in attending email me at cobbleandbrick@gmail.com… Continue reading Beautycounter Summer 2021