Properly whats up whats up there mates… greater than every week since I dropped by with a weblog replace and it’s secure to say we’ve been dwelling our very vacation life. From galivanting by way of Manhattan to spending quiet mornings at dwelling post-Christmas Day, it’s been pure euphoria over right here simply relishing within the on a regular basis and spending time with these I really like most.
But it surely’s a brand new week and it’s time to start out this yr’s roundup of all of the recaps… David Letterman model in fact! I’ve executed this for the previous few years on the weblog and I take pleasure in it a lot = happening reminiscence lane, sharing what you’ve liked/learn/purchased probably the most and possibly exhibiting you one thing you haven’t seen earlier than.
I’ve folks ask me on a regular basis why I nonetheless weblog = when there are newsletters, substacks and so many extra methods to attach with their followers… and easily put, it nonetheless brings me pleasure. Sitting all the way down to draft content material + write from the guts = it’s positively therapeutic and makes me comfortable. Plus, I nonetheless see it as a web based journal of my life, what’s occurring in our household and slightly spotlight for all to make use of and discover useful… or so I hope. Sharing life’s ups, downs and all of the in-betweens right here appears like chatting with mates over espresso and I’m grateful you’re nonetheless right here in spite of everything this time…
So let’s begin off with the TOP 10 MOST READ BLOG POSTS OF 2025:
ten. drugstore magnificence buys beneath $20
No shock right here… magnificence was a HUGE class that you simply all wished extra of this previous yr. This roundup proved to be one of the crucial learn AND closely shopped as I shared 10 of my favourite drugstore magnificence buys all beneath $20 = a simple worth level for all with a few of my every day necessities I completely swear by! Together with my go-to EOS Physique Lotion, Medicube Collagen Masks and Micellar Water.
9. aim setting… how you can make it occur
This one felt like such a great way to kick off the yr and clearly it struck a chord with so lots of you [which I love to hear!!]. On this put up, I shared precisely how I method aim setting — not simply dreaming huge, however truly making a plan to make issues occur. From easy every day habits to mapping out long-term objectives, it was all about staying targeted, motivated and sensible… whereas nonetheless leaving room for a great deal of pleasure and fabulous flexibility as nicely. Can’t wait to sit down down and put pen to paper later this week for mapping out my 2026 imaginative and prescient board and objectives!
eight. all of the necessities to carry to europe
You all have been clearly packing your luggage proper together with me for this one! I rounded up each tried-and-true journey must-have that at all times makes it into my suitcase when heading abroad — from EU voltage adapters and journey followers to comfy strolling sneakers, magnificence favorites and the little issues that really make journey smoother. This put up turned a go-to packing information for therefore lots of you planning European adventures and be sure you bookmark these fav finds in your subsequent journey throughout the pond in 2026!
seven. the february group problem
For the previous few years, you’ve cleaned out the litter proper alongside me and this proves to be one of the crucial enjoyable posts yr after yr… an amazing sequence to kickoff the yr with far much less “STUFF” weight us down and I liked seeing what number of of you joined in! The problem breaks down every day, easy-to-tackle duties designed to assist reset your private home, routines and mindset after the busy vacation season which is one thing all of us need assistance with as soon as the hustle is all stated and executed. It was all about creating calm, clearing litter and beginning recent — one small step at a time! Ought to we do that once more????
six. our official disney recap, itinerary and q+a
No shock this one landed within the high ten = our Disney journeys at all times carry SO many questions! On this full on function, I shared our day-by-day itinerary, answered your most-asked questions and gave all my sincere suggestions for navigating the parks, eating, Genie+, rides and extra. It’s mainly every little thing I want I had when planning our Disney journeys and has turn into such a useful useful resource for therefore many households. Glad to know these journey guides are nice for y’all! P.S. we get to return subsequent month for our faculty’s UDA nationals and I for one can’t wait…
5. teen parenting speak | once you don’t make the group
This was one of many extra emotional posts I shared this yr and I’m so grateful for the response it acquired. I opened up about strolling by way of disappointment with youngsters, what it seemed wish to not make the group, and the way we dealt with the feelings, development and conversations that got here with it. It was a really actual have a look at parenting by way of some tough moments we’ve walked by way of collectively and serving to our youngsters construct resilience and confidence, all whereas reaching their objectives with onerous work!!
Yearly I really like selecting a phrase to assist information my mindset and intentions — and for 2025 that phrase was steadiness. On this put up I shared why this phrase felt so mandatory in our season of life, how I hoped to use it in my every day routines, relationships and priorities, and inspired you to decide on a phrase of your personal to assist set the tone for the yr forward. I positively assume 2025 shifted my focus in lots of areas of my life and I believe I achieved what I got down to do = now I’ve acquired to start out plotting my phrase for 2026! Extra to return on this so keep tuned 😉
three. journey information | better of one of the best in 30a
30A will at all times have my coronary heart [as most of you know we have two beach rentals so it’s obviously our go-to for a reason], so I liked placing this journey information collectively for anybody heading south! I shared my favourite locations to eat, store, keep and discover — plus a few of our must-do spots that make each journey really feel additional particular. This one rapidly turned a saved favourite for anybody planning a seaside getaway to top-of-the-line seashores in Florida [and for anywhere for that matter!]
two. summer time chore chart | conserving them busy + productive
This one positively turned a success with mother and father! I shared our summer time chore chart and the way we maintain issues structured whereas nonetheless letting summer time really feel like… summer time. From every day obligations to weekly duties, this put up gave a practical have a look at how we encourage independence, duty and routine — with out taking away the enjoyable, however getting our ladies in step with creating wealth on their very own and serving to round the home to minimize the load for us mamas!
one. suggestions for procuring overseas + saving cash with VAT
And taking the primary spot this yr… everybody apparently desires to know how you can store AND save when touring overseas! I broke down precisely how you can store good when touring internationally, how VAT refunds work and how you can save actual cash when procuring designer + luxurious items. This put up has helped so lots of you are feeling assured strolling into European outlets, understanding precisely what to ask for and how you can benefit from your purchases and I LOVE it!
