Week 94
The pant trend dominating the season, how a new era of book clubs is reshaping how we read, what's on my Mother's Day wishlist, a deliciously easy lunch, spring energy resets, and more!
Hi! Spring has officially arrived in Chicago and we are taking full advantage - everyone says it all the time, but it really is amazing what a little sunshine can do.
Something I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is small joys - and how to actually carve out space for them in a life that already feels very full. It’s so easy to let the weeks slip by without stopping to notice the little moments of happiness or to be intentional about creating more of them. And that extends beyond just me - I want our kids to learn that joy is an important, and attainable, part of life too.
So I’m trying something: each week, I’m going to pick one small joy and actually put it on the calendar. This week, it’s cooking with intention - good music, a recipe that makes the whole house smell amazing, and maybe a spring-y drink. Food was always central to how I grew up, and I want that to be true for our family too. But, as I’m realizing, that doesn’t just happen - I have to make it happen. And, with practice, I’m hoping the days of me in the kitchen with a good playlist on becomes more of a ritual and less like something I have to plan. All in good time.
In other news, here's what caught my eye this week:
I Stumbled Across My Boyfriend’s ChatGPT and It Ended Our Relationship (gah!).
This Is the Rich-Looking Pant Trend Dominating This Season (I own and love these).
A pointelle tank that won’t break the bank - the navy is great too.
What’s really on my Mother’s Day wish list (and how cute are the California and NYC ones!?).
I did a big summer haul for our toddler this week and, in addition to our favorite basic tees (on sale!), I snagged this pullover, some super affordable shorts, and a Paw Patrol t-shirt I can actually get behind.
My lunch on repeat (plus a fried egg when I have an extra 5 minutes).
Rifle Paper’s Buy 5 Cards, Get 5 Free sale is happening and I’m stocking up - cute, cute, cute!
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Need to order my son those cute shorts! 😍