The new year provides us with the perfect opportunity to try—even in baby steps—something new that challenges us, and may make us better in the end.

Well, friends, it’s here. New Year’s Eve. The day we kiss goodbye to another calendar year, look forward to what’s next, and look back on where we’ve come over the past 365 days.

Be kind, you guys, because this is my first self-shot video, and first review. I know, I know, #oldlady. But I just got The Review box by Byrdie, and I wanted to show you all why I thought it was such a great value! Check it out and let me know your thoughts!

One of the small but not insignificant pleasures of having a daughter is forcing her to share your style, at least for a few years. 😛

Don’t get me wrong. I love the holiday season–the spirit and festiveness. I love the coziness of curling up on the couch as our Christmas tree glows in the corner, and everything about putting up the decorations for Christmas gets me in a great mood.

Today on the blog I wanted to talk about The Rules for skin care during pregnancy. We have to avoid lots of things, but there are lots of other affordable products out there, too, that can keep skin care woes that are unique to pregnancy at bay.

Hey guys! What a long and fun week it’s been! I hope all of you had the opportunity to spend some time with loved ones this week for the holiday.

Let me start this post off by making an admission. Well, actually two. First, the featured image on this post is my top drawer. It’s disgusting and I’m #sorrynotsorry.

You’ve probably noticed I talk a lot about being a new mom on this blog. The short reason for why this topic is so important to me—aside, of course, from the fact that, like most moms, I adore my kids—is that I am so passionate about being real about the experience of being a new mom, because it is HARD.

Hey guys! Hope you all are taking time to relax now that the weekend is here. Just a peek into what we did this past (busy) week!        See you all soon!