Well, our family has made it through “Flumageddon” 2020. (Typed as I knocked on wood.)
First it was Joey over last weekend, and then Doug during this past week. Both had fevers, were throwing up, and lots of coughing/sneezing, too. BUT both were also fairly short-lived — less than 48 hours — and they’re much better now! Who knows if it was the actual flu but it was definitely a nasty stomach bug. Hope you’re staying healthy!
**Update on Saturday morning — Grace threw up all night last night. (Wrote this post on Friday!) Spoke too soon. Send all of the “get healthy” vibes!
On another front, this week felt so fast – each one seems to go by quicker than the other. We’re starting to kick off a lost of baby prep over the next few weeks: A hospital tour this weekend, and a few weeks of classes following including one for Labor + Delivery class & one for Infant CPR. It’s all starting to feel so REAL! New motto: Keep calm and prep on.
Let’s dive into the links, shall we?
The Charming Roundup: V12
Adorn
8 Predictions For The Future Of Fashion. What do you think about some of these? I can totally get behind the “twenties in the 2020s” throwback idea, and the idea of tracking the life of your garment with a QR code is actually very exciting!
Everlane just came out with leggings this week and I’m ALL about them!
Are fashion investments worth it? Love Mary’s take on cost-per-wear calculation!
Mother
An interesting fact about playing with babies.
This mother’s reflection on death made me cry, and was such a beautiful and important reminder to live each day to its fullest.
I’ve been reading more and more about the benefits of wooden toys lately. Here are some new ones I’ve been eyeing for baby boy: Wooden Block Train Toy + Etched Wooden Blocks + Wooden Toy Tool Box + Silicone & Wood Teethers
THRILLED for Blair + Shaheen + Kit on their recent announcements!
Explore
This New Zealand travel guide is making me want to hop on a plane and go there now!
Itching to go somewhere? Here are some ideas on the best trips to take in winter.
Cultivate
The New York Public Library unveils the top 10 most checked-out books of all time. The one self-help book on the list is interesting!
A blogger I follow, Brighton, is getting married this weekend! I thought this post on how she and her hubby-to-be met was adorable. Love me a love story!
How To Be An Optimist Without Losing Authenticity. I really related with the perspective laid out here!
Create
Are you a Game of Thrones fan? If so, you’ll be excited about this news!
A very interesting piece on influencers and the climate crisis. This made me think a lot.
Nest
Millennial pink is out, and this color is IN.
Just ordered a Little Nomad mat for our kitchen! We needed something that was easy to clean, but I didn’t want to sacrifice the look of the space either. I went with the “Seaside” design – isn’t it pretty!?
In Case You Missed
20 Chic Loungewear Pieces You’ll Live In Year-Round – Love so many of these pieces, and am already coveting a little collection in preparation for baby to arrive/all the days at home that are on the horizon!
Top Things To Do In Denver – Highlights of Our 48 Hour Trip – If you’re thinking of headed to Colorado soon, this post is a must! All that we did, plus a ton of additional recommendations that were sent our way for next time.
Why We Need To Stop Asking Women About Their Uterus – Received a ton of really thoughtful messages from you about this one! I’m so happy so many of you could relate.
