Alive and Well

Hello there. How is your January going? 

Besides the cold, it has been pretty positive over here. The last few winters have been filled with sick kids and not enough sleep, and this year has been much more fun. So while zero degrees is not cool, healthier kids and well rested adults make up for it big time. 

There have been lots of cozy dinners and Netflix time, and besides that here is what is on my favorites list...

1. Can't wait for these new sneaks to arrive at my door step. A little something to make the winter more fun. 

2. I picked up these jeans at the J. Crew outlet and have worn them every day since. They feel like comfy leggings, but wear like worn in jeans. Size down if you order them. 

3. This miracle product is great for kids and adults. I keep one at the sink and slather on hands and feet. Got the idea from my BFs, Julia and Victoria. 

4. A couple pairs of these socks make for cozy pattering around the house. 

5. Finally signed up for Docusign and it is changing my professional life. If you work with contracts and signatures for your work, do not delay and get on board. 

6. Making popcorn on the stove is my favorite snack and this "all natural" (whatever that means) white cheddar seasoning is delicious. 

7. I am slowly running out of non-tech things for my kids to do in this weather. For some reason the act of writing something and erasing it is magical to them. These cards have come in handy. 

8. Have you been watching Downton??? I have cried during every episode. Loving the dowager's zingers this season and Mary's new handsome love interest. And can Anna please have a baby?!

9. I was over my mismatched dish towels, so I ordered this set and love them. They double as napkins and are cheap enough to throw out and just reorder when needed. 

10. I have been using this Honest oil after the shower for both me and the babes to fight this insane dry skin. I love the smell and it feels luxurious without the big price tag. Like this one I have been eyeing. 

11. If you follow my Instagram, you already know my obsession with this bread recipe. I am possibly one of the world's worst bakers, and I swear this bread recipe is fool proof, only requires three ingredients, and insanely easy. Try it! 

xo

Erin 

The Reductress

If you are or have ever been a fan of the The Onion, meet the new "she" version that is honestly freaking hilarious. The Reductress is stocked with sartorial articles that you know are based off real information that is so ridiculous, it might just be the next new thing in parenting/dating advice/marriage counseling/celebrity gossip/etc. 

It is the perfect online distraction. Check out the article my friend, Courtney, wrote. The entire site is written by women who clearly can see that the online content for women is insanity and crazy easy to make fun of. But in a really smart way. Love it. 

xo

Erin 

The Great Rug Hunt

I am kind of obsessed with looking at rugs online. Mostly because I think that somehow they will magically all come down in price with each new site I look at. Last week, my wish came true. At least a little bit. 

I found the eSaleRugs site from Little Green Notebook, a blog I love. Jenny is a fantastic designer with a good eye, so I knew that if she used the site it was legit. They carry hundreds of different rugs and give you huge discounts. Some are vintage, some are new, and there are plenty of options. 

What I like about it the most is they provide many different pictures of each rug. That way you can really see the pile, any marks the vintage rugs have, the color differences from many angles, and close ups of the patterns. My first purchase was a success, living in my bathroom. 

With pops of pink I could not be more happy when I step in each morning to wash my face. And at just $75 for a 3 x 5 authentic tribal hand tufted rug, there was absolutely no sticker shock. 

Now my rug obsession has moved just to eSaleRugs, but the hunt has become very fun. 

xo

Erin