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Baby gear has undergone significant changes since we had kids, and there are some great new items on the market! My niece Caitlin had a baby this year, and my sister-in-law, Susan, loves babysitting for her. She even recently traveled to Florence with the family to provide trusted care, allowing the parents to enjoy a […]

Every fall, new colors emerge and become the must-haves to incorporate into your wardrobe. We’ve already highlighted Chocolate Mousse (see our blog on this color trend here), and now we turn our focus to another trending color, green. Which shade of green, you ask? Pistachio green, pickle green, and grass green are the go-to hues,

As we know, Pickleball is all the rage. But what to wear, what paddle to use, and what bag to pack it all in? We polled our ‘very involved’ pickleball friends (two of them even qualified to play in the national tournament this fall!) about what they’re using and wearing. Here is what they have

Last week, Chrissie & I visited Glacier National Park with 12 of our friends for 3 days of hiking (and hanging out on Lake McDonald) and 4 nights of dining. We stayed at a private residence within the park, which provided us with access to a kitchen and easier access to hiking trails. I’ve (Jo)

We believe sneakers are always in season, and this fall, some new trends are hitting the streets: ballerina-meets-sneaker mash-ups, retro runners, suede in cozy autumn tones, and pops of stop-you-in-your-tracks colors. Whether you lean towards minimalist or statement-making style, there’s a pair this fall that will have you stepping out in confidence. Here is our

We all love our jeans, but this fall there are also a lot of great, lightweight, ‘pull-on’ pants on the market that are a great option for when you don’t want denim or ‘stiff’ pants. Think of your favorite summer pull-on linen pants, but for fall.  Offered in a variety of materials/textures, some can be

If you told Arielle Ford 30 years ago she’d publish her first novel in her 70s, she’d have laughed. Back then, she was running a high-flying PR firm in Los Angeles, working with luxury hotels, art galleries, and clients on Rodeo Drive. Life was fast, glamorous, and busy — until she decided she only wanted

The Pantone Color of the Year for Fall 2025 is Mocha Mousse, and it’s no coincidence that this color has made its way into fashion this season. It’s described as a warm, rich brown hue, evocative of chocolate and coffee, and is meant to evoke feelings of comfort and nurture. This sounds like a perfect

Last week, in our Thursday This & That email, we mentioned a few items we’ve been using in our swim workouts. Apparently, we have swimmers in our midst, evidenced by the number of items you purchased from the list! We’ve decided to expand our list to include some clothing, swimsuits, and other items we use

I (Chrissie) spent the summer after my freshman year of college living with eight friends on Martha’s Vineyard, where I painted houses and waitressed. So I was excited to return to the Vineyard for the first time in decades for a family summer vacation.  We have traveled a lot as a family, but we had