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Thursday Things: Edition 8

Another day

Thursday totally snuck up on me this week. And, what's even better, we have Friday off school so this is technically like our Friday. I wish all weekends could be three day weekends. It seems like a much more civilized way to live. Here are a few things I thought I'd share this week: 1. tan luxe gradual illuminating gradual tan lotion I saw someone mention this on Instagram and decided Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition on a Thursday instead of Friday

Diary, Fashion

I'm putting this up a little early since tomorrow is Good Friday. Here are some cute things I found this week. 1. ae tomgirl denim bermuda shorts I bought these online last week and was a little skeptical about how I'd feel about the longer length. Here's the verdict: They feel like butter and I've already ordered a second pair because I know I will live in them this summer. They Read More

Big Boo Cast : Episode 137

Podcast

On this episode we discuss a retail store discovery that Sophie made that - NO LIE - has the potential to change your life. I can't remember the last time I was so excited about something. We also talk about the Enneagram personality types and our respective families dynamics along with having to retrain our feet to walk in summer sandals. Basically, this is exactly what you've come to Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition we are in the midst of soccer playoffs

Diary, Fashion

So we are in the middle of soccer playoffs here and so we are a little focused on that. The team parents even had fat heads made of the girls for the upcoming game and I'm already so excited about all the potential ways I can use it to embarrass Caroline. I mean I would never intentionally embarrass her, but the fact I can act like I'm going to tape her fathead up on the back of my car window is Read More

Thursday Things: Edition 7

Another day, Diary

I totally forgot to post anything on Thursday last week. Or maybe I just didn't have anything to post. Either way. But here are a few things I thought I'd share with you today just in case you're interested. 1. Easter eggs dyed with silk ties I read about this last year and thought it sounded intriguing. Dyeing Easter eggs is one of my favorite holiday things to do and I require Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition the pollen might be killing me

Diary, Fashion

I do not mean to be overly dramatic (Yes I do) but the oak pollen might be killing me. Everything outside is yellow. And I normally don't have bad allergies but this seems to be a banner year. If you need me, I'll be here taking my Zyrtec. Also, I have to give a special thank you to Dr. Brandt no more baggage eye de-puffing gel that I got in my spring Fab Fit Fun box. It is the sole reason I'm Read More

Fashion Friday: Edition so I ended up in a few dressing rooms

Diary, Fashion

Well. After last week's Fashion Friday, I really had no plan to feature any more pictures of me wearing clothes I feature even though you were so sweet about my lack of fashion blogger skills and poses. But then I went to lunch with a friend on Wednesday and needed to kill about an hour before I picked Caroline up early from school for a doctor's appointment. And I didn't want to go home Read More

Thursday Things: Edition 6

Another day, Diary

I missed Thursday things last week because of Spring Break, but look what's back. Here are a few things you might want to know about: 1. John Mayer singing How Great Thou Art If you listen to the Big Boo Cast, you might remember that we had Erin Moon as our guest and discussed John Mayer at length. Specifically, that we all feel he is in search of the meaning of life. So I was Read More