Planning a Trip: Spring in Italy
Planning a family trip to Italy can feel overwhelming because there are so many incredible places to see. When we started planning this trip, we focused on creating a route that allowed us to experience some of the highlights of Northern Italy without constantly packing and unpacking. We knew we wanted a mix of culture, scenery, and incredible food, but we also didn’t want to feel like we were racing from one place to the next. Here’s our itinerary and the hot spots we’re going to as it’s my moms first time there!
Preparing for Pregnancy: How We’re Getting Ready to Conceive
There is something really grounding about intentionally preparing for a new chapter, especially one as life changing as starting a family. For us, this season has not been about doing everything perfectly or following a strict routine (although the temptation is there). It has been more about creating a lifestyle that feels supportive, realistic, and sustainable for now but also leading into the next steps in life. If you are in a similar phase, I wanted to share what this has looked like for us so far. From supplements and nutrition to tracking cycles and shifting our everyday habits, this is how we are approaching it.
Spring 2026 Style Trends (and Shopping Secondhand)
Every spring, my wardrobe goes through a bit of a reset. Heavy coats slowly disappear from the front of the closet, lighter fabrics start to take their place, and suddenly I find myself reaching for pieces that feel softer, brighter, and easier to wear day to day. Rather than buying a completely new wardrobe each season, I’ve been leaning more into secondhand shopping. It allows me to experiment with trends while still investing in quality pieces that feel thoughtful and sustainable. Here are my picks for Spring:
This year’s patio Gardening Setup
I love gardening. I’ve had a passion for keeping plants and tending to a garden on my patio or in a backyard for the last few years, and it only increased during the first year of the pandemic when I had not much to do, but tend to what I could.
I live in a hardiness zone 3b, which isn’t the greatest for growing, and you need to be more specific when planning to make sure things are successful and here are some tips on how to set up a garden in Zone 3b.
April Inspirations
Now that April is right around the corner, we've rounded up what we are loving right now, from new clothes to DIY's. I am in love with springtime as it means I can break out the flats and the boyfriend jeans and experience a bit of Vitamin D on the skin. Here are a few things that are inspiring me this April!
