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A Letter to my Daughter on her Second Birthday

May 27, 2021

Happy Birthday Arielle Marie!

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5 Tips to Organize Your Toddler’s Closet

May 21, 2021

The second tip may shock you!

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How We Knew it was Time for a Baby

Lake Quannapowitt

May 19, 2021

The Decision was Easier than we Expected!

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Arielle’s Christening

St. Joseph's Church

May 17, 2021

Finally Sharing her Big Day

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Travel Guide: Wickford Village, RI

Wickford Village, RI

May 14, 2021

A Fun Day Trip to a Seaside New England Village

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How to Thrift Shop Like a Pro

Keene, NH

May 12, 2021

This is the Best Time of the Year to Shop Second Hand

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My 2nd Mother’s Day

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May 10, 2021

Celebrating my Favorite Title – Mama

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Everybody wants this.” And honestly? Miranda Pries Everybody wants this.” And honestly? Miranda Priestly was entirely right. 👠✨

I am still trying to convince myself I didn’t just dream up last night! I had the unbelievable opportunity to walk the runway in honor of the sequel release to one of my absolute favorite films, The Devil Wears Prada.

Channeling a little downtown grit, a whole lot of sequins, and my favorite hot pink heels, stepping onto that catwalk was pure magic. Not too shabby for a 4’11” former TV host stepping into her supermodel era for the night! 😉

A massive, chic thank you to @ShowcaseUS and @MarloMarketing for making my high-fashion dreams come true. The energy, the glamour, the sheer joy of the evening—it was everything.

Florals for spring? Groundbreaking. Last night? Actually groundbreaking.

Plus, I had the chance to screen the film and let me tell you… I have THOUGHTS. A full review is coming soon, but I absolutely loved it. It is such a sharp, brilliant examination of social media superseding traditional editorial, gender equality, and the new guard stepping into the spotlight. It really makes you examine what this massive shift means for content and our society overall.  I thought it was stunning. 🥂🎬🍿

#TheDevilWearsPrada2 #ShowcaseCinemas #RunwayReady #BostonBlogger #DreamComeTrue
Tomorrow, The Devil Wears Prada 2 drops—exactly 20 Tomorrow, The Devil Wears Prada 2 drops—exactly 20 years after the original. Which immediately brought me back to this photo.

Central Park. Strawberry Fields. 2006.

I had just wrapped my freshman year living in NYC. Despite what the camo dress and the grey Walmart hoodie might suggest (listen, college budgets and a fleeting grunge phase will do that to a girl), I was fiercely obsessed with fashion. I had also just started dating Alex—the guy who, 8 years later, would become my husband, and 13 years later, the father to my girls.

Back then, with a year of city living under my belt and having navigated childhood hardships that no kid should ever have to face, I genuinely thought I had seen it all. Looking at this picture now? I realize just how beautifully green I really was.

When I first watched the film, I was 100% Team Andy. (Though, let’s be honest, I was definitely vibrating on Emily’s frequency, wishing I could afford even a fraction of that wardrobe.)

But as I’ve gotten older, my perspective has shifted. I understand Miranda’s POV more and more.

Yes, she’s a caricature. The movie leans into extremes for the sake of entertainment. But at her core? Miranda expected a job to be done, and she expected it to be done well.

These days, I am absolutely doing a better job at giving myself grace and protecting my boundaries between work and family life—something that film definitely doesn’t advocate for. But I will argue that Miranda’s expectation of excellence is something we should all strive for.

I’m not accepting any job half-done when it comes to my work, my business, or my collaborations. I show up, and I expect the same energy in return.

And that’s what I learned from Miranda.

That, and it’s Cerulean .... ☕️🚕👠

(BTW - I have something really exciting to share that’s happening tonight to do with The Devil Wears Prada 2! Make sure to stay tuned to my stories later today! 🤫💃)

#TheDevilWearsPrada2 #ItsCerulean #MillennialNostalgia #NYCThrowback #citygirl
I am am hitting a big birthday this year, and hone I am am hitting a big birthday this year, and honestly? My skin looks and feels infinitely better today than it ever did in my twenties. 🥂✨

The secret isn’t a miracle filter or just “good genes”—it’s a very specific, high-low combination of trusting the absolute best experts, using top-tier products, and practicing a little everyday discipline.

I’m pulling back the curtain and partnering with my holy grail team at @rnesthetics_ma to share exactly what goes into the glow:

✨ The Ritual: This is where the real magic happens. I trust the absolute guru, Michelle Doran, MSN, APRN-BC, CANS, for my regular Botox treatments. She is an artist. And for that deep, glass-skin clean? Hydrafacials with Franki Gasparini. They keep my canvas flawless.

🧴 The Arsenal: A masterpiece requires the right tools. The brilliant minds at RN Esthetics set me up with a medical-grade lineup that actually does the heavy lifting while I sleep (and while I’m chasing two kids around the city). My SkinBetter Science trinity: the Detoxifying Scrub Mask (2-3x a week), the Alto Advanced Defense and Repair Serum (every morning), and the AlphaRet Overnight Cream (every other night). You can shop them here: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/fashionablykateandco/productsets/11f142a4884581018f350242ac110009 

🧢 The Non-Negotiables: You don’t buy a Chanel bag and leave it in the rain. To protect the investment and preserve the incredible results from my treatments, I rely on the freebies: a chic baseball cap, oversized sunglasses to prevent squinting, SPF all day, everyday, and hydrating like it’s my part-time job.

We can’t stop time, darlings, but we can absolutely negotiate the terms.

Tell me below: what is the one skincare step you absolutely refuse to skip? 👇🖤

#RNEsthetics #AgingBackwards #ChicMotherhood #selfcare  #GlowUp
Grand Central Station, last summer. Just Arielle, Grand Central Station, last summer. Just Arielle, Aurora, and me, and Alex behind the camera, standing at the starting line of our NYC adventure. 🍎✨

To be perfectly honest, I had never really questioned if they’d be able to handle the city that made me who I am today. I know the sheer energy of New York can easily overwhelm some, and right before this photo was snapped, I felt a tiny, completely unnecessary twinge of nervousness.

I shouldn’t have. They took to the concrete jungle like absolute champs. Real city kids, through and through.

Watching them hold their own in that magnificent, bustling crowd reminded me of the most important lesson I am determined to teach my daughters: the absolute power of the “And.”

Society loves to make us choose. Be soft or be strong. Be a devoted mother or be fiercely ambitious. Wear the pearls or have the grit.

But the magic lives right in the middle. We don’t survive on sweetness alone—we survive on a specific brand of unapologetic grit, usually delivered with a sharp wit and flawless lipstick.

That is the heritage I’m passing down to my girls.

I want them to know they can love all things pink, sparkly, and traditionally feminine, and still have a spine made of absolute steel. They can be kind, and they can enforce fierce boundaries. They can be the masterpiece, and the artist holding the brush.

Here’s to the women who are multi-dimensional, and to the little girls we are raising to shatter every single box they are put in. 🥂✨

Tell me below: what is your favorite fierce “And” trait that you’re proudly owning right now? 👇🖤

#GirlMomLife #TheAndFactor #ChicMotherhood #RaisingGirls #NYCMoments
Plot twists, Parisian pastries, and a whole lot of Plot twists, Parisian pastries, and a whole lot of pivoting. 🥐✨

Here’s the reality of April School Vacation week when you’re juggling freelance deadlines, content creation, and making magic for the girls. From viral bakery misses (I’ll be back for that sugar mallet!) to triumphant carnival wins (Arielle is now the proud owner of two Labubus 🧸), it was a week of high-low glam and pure survival.

We dodged parking disasters, conquered Boston with Alex, paired McDonald’s with L.A. Burdick chocolate mice, and lived to tell the tale. It’s about owning the chaos, loving your kids fiercely, and still finding the perfect croissant along the way. Grab your iced chai and swipe to see our week. 🥂

Even with all the unexpected plot twists, a part of me wishes this week could have lasted forever. Arielle, on the other hand, is more than ready to get back to her school runway. Summer vacation is on the horizon—but honestly, it can’t get here fast enough! ✨

How did you survive school vacation week? Tell me I’m not the only one already counting down the days until summer! 👇💬

#MotherhoodUnplugged #FreelanceLife #BostonMom #MainCharacterEnergy #AprilVacation
The ultimate luxury for a working mama? Skipping t The ultimate luxury for a working mama? Skipping the daily lunch packing and never having to worry about sending diapers to childcare. ✨

I recently toured the gorgeous new BrightPath in Woburn, and it is a total breath of fresh air. Finding childcare that actually aligns with your family’s vibe can feel impossible, but this space is intentionally designed to foster real imagination—minus the sensory overload.

The true standout, though, is how much mental load they take completely off your plate. You can drop the morning scramble because they supply the diapers, the wipes, AND serve beautifully balanced, nutritious meals. Add in those early 6:30 AM drop-offs and a massive, multi-zone playground, and it’s basically a country club for your little ones.

Here is everything you need to know:

📍 Location: BrightPath Woburn
👶 Ages: Beautiful, handicap-accessible classrooms for 6 weeks to 7 years old
⏰ Hours: Care starts as early as 6:30 AM
🍼 The Perks: Diapers, wipes, meals, and snacks are ALL included!

Brightpath Woburn is now erolling! Drop a 🎒 in the comments if you’re ready to outsource the morning chaos, and head to the link in my bio to schedule a tour of your local BrightPath!

#BrightPathKids #BrightPathWoburn #BostonMoms #BostonChildcare #BostonDaycare

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