Off to a great start! We have been counting down to this new school year and are so excited for everything to get moving. We plan to balance our daily dose of screen time and virtual lessons with activities and play time. New kicks are one of those happiness boosters that put a pep in your step and a boost to your mood, no matter…

While I’m typically on board with a good sale, including the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale, I’m also a major supporter of finding budget items to get the look for less. I love that the NSale gives us a chance to shop new season items at a sale price now instead of having to wait until new pieces are marked down at the end of the season,…

Raise your hand if you’re counting down the days until school starts again! What a big change this year has been and while our kids have weathered everything incredibly well, the back-to-school season is looking like our biggest change ahead.I can’t believe I’m about to have a 4th grader! Time is flying by and I’m honestly so excited for school this year. We opted to…

I love diving into a new year of books and even though I feel like I’m off to a late start this year, I’m excited to get into my 2020 reading list. I typically go for a mix of thrillers, light romantic comedies and some historical fiction. I do have a monthly subscription to Audible, but with so much time at home and around the…

This year’s back to school season is already looking different than ever before. I know as moms, we are all trying our hardest to make decisions that work best for our family and our kids as we navigate new situations. That may look different for each of us, but in any case, keeping some sense of familiarity and fun definitely helps. To be honest, I…

A Few Recent Finds Cuisinart White Knife Block – we bought this for my MIL for Mother’s Day back in May and I loved the white knife look so much, I put it on my radar to watch for a sale alert. Well, here it is! Currently on sale for over 60% off plus free shipping with code SHIPS4FREE.gold bathroom hardware set – I finally…

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We’ve all been doing our best to balance life these days and if your kids’ screen time or video game time is off the charts, this post is for you. Emery loves playing Roblox and while I’m not against her having fun playing it, I was thrilled when I saw that iD Tech offers a virtual camp focused on the back end of video game…

If you haven’t had a chance to try one of the new 30A arrivals, consider taste testing one of these local restaurants during your next visit. Keep in mind, dining establishments are currently allowed only 50% capacity indoors, outdoor seating or limited to-go options. Check online or call ahead to see what individual businesses are doing as it may vary week to week.Cocina Cubana Location:…

Beach days are the BEST days. I’m so excited to share the newest product to hit the 30A Mama shop!​​​​​​​ Just in time for a happy summer in the sun, this blush stripe beach towel features a perfect pink cabana stripe and plush cotton.Whether you’re heading to 30A this summer, to your nearest pool or just chilling in the backyard, bring this along for all the…

Rentals are open and there are so many mixed emotions. It feels like a long two months without our little beach towns buzzing along like normal. For so many of us, my family and many friends included, tourism is our bread and butter – literally. It feeds kids and pays bills. As much as we’d like to get back to business as usual, we need…

Swimsuits for the Family Clearly as Florida girls, we love our beach time. Now that our beaches have officially opened again for the first time in weeks, I’m making the most of it and increasing our time with sunshine and sandy toes.For my girls and I, the swimsuit drawer is always full. It’s one of those summer wardrobe staples you can’t have enough of. When…

This post comes in collaboration with iD Tech. All opinions expressed are my own.I wanted to share a really fun activity that we’ve been participating in and has been such a cool experience! Emery has been in a week-long Virtual Tech Camp with iD Tech and is learning to code her own original animated stories using Scratch coding. We’re in the thick of homeschool and…

It’s okay if you don’t feel like yourself. 💗💗 This is probably my favorite enneagram list to date because we’re all likely to feel out of sorts during this season and when we do, it’s easy to fall. Hopefully this can remind you of your strengths and help you ask for the tools you need to be your best. I know I will be referring…

What day is it? What time is it? How long have we been here? We’re all doing what we can to adjust to life in quarantine and it’s wild how different everything is these days.It’s also fascinating how each different personality type adjusts to change and crisis. Are you an introvert loving this time as a homebody? Or are you an adventurer aching to get…