I think most people have that one genre of books they can never get enough of. Chick lit… thrillers… mysteries… or for me, Euro lifestyle books. I can devour them one after another for months—years!—on end and still have an insatiable appetite for more.
One of my most popular blog posts is 25 French Chic Lifestyle Books, but I don’t just read French lifestyle books. I’m also partial to Nordic lifestyle books. It’s a combination of the simple/minimal/cozy aesthetic, the down-to-earth-ness of the authors and the fun of imagining myself living this outdoorsy, pared down life as I read. … Read More »
You can’t go to Boulder and not hike in the mountains. It’s like visiting Hawaii and not going to the beach. Yes, our top priority while visiting was connecting with Eric’s family–but my second priority was definitely going into the mountains and this time, bringing our older kids. In 2022, they were 1&2 years old. So when Eric and I went for a hike with a friend, they stayed at home with the grandparents!
Is there anything quite like a day at the zoo with little kids? Something I love about having babies and/or toddlers is their pure joy and fascination with simple things. Whether it’s trying an ice cream sandwich for the first time, finding a new wildflower at the park or visiting a new place, everything is new and exciting to them and it just makes your life 100000x more fun as a parent!
August has come and gone! We’re back from Boulder, my oldest is back to school, the weather is delightfully crisp, and I am oh so ready to buckle down on some personal projects and a deeeeeeeep clean of our house. 
We recently returned from a weeklong trip to Boulder—where Eric grew up—and I’ll be sharing some highlights over the next few weeks. Eric and I spent a LOT of time in the Boulder area in college. However, we’ve only visited twice with kids. Our itinerary looks a bit different with a baby, 2-, 4-, and 6-year-old than it did in our early 20s!