Posts by Nat
To the Mom Who Sends Her Sick Child to School
You’re ruining it for the rest of us. I’ve never been much a rule follower. I’ll fudge her age at overpriced theme parks, talk my way into a free trial class, knowing I have no intention of signing up and bypass rules of the road (The rolling stop is a favorite move of mine as…
Read More8 Things to Do with Your Halloween Candy
Are you Halloweened out yet? I’m already thinking post-pumpkins! You’re likely already overloaded with sweets and we haven’t even reached actual trick or treating yet! It’s madness. Well, after confiscating that candy and doling out a little per lunch, don’t toss it. Below, 8 ideas for what to do with all that sugar… 1. BARK…
Read MoreIn-Depth with Darlyn Simpson
I interviewed Darlyn Simpson of Ashley Gabby Designs months ago but I’ve been putting off editing (and publishing) it and wasn’t sure exactly why. Procrastination, I told myself. More time consuming. Not enough hours in the day. Well, yesterday, with Lilly back in school, I sat down and made myself and it suddenly became very clear…
Read MoreMillicent Magic
I love a good floral top. I also love a sheer number. So when I saw this shirt, I knew I had to have it. It can be dressed down with a white camisole and flats or booties or dressed up with just a dark bra, some jeans and heels. I also can’t wait to…
Read MoreMoving on From Miscarriage
It’s been three months and four days since I lost my baby. That sounds like a line to a terrible country song. But it’s my reality. I’ve now been without longer than I was pregnant. After I posted my piece both on this site and Today.com‘s, I received an overwhelming outpouring of support, of which…
Read MoreDressing Up Your Vintage Tee
I live in t-shirts. Wear them to work out, to bed and often every day with either yoga pants (while not exercising) or jeans but I love dressing them up too. Pop on a pair of heels and a statement necklace and you’ve got yourself an outfit. Pair with a pencil or pleated skirt and it’s…
Read More12 Tips to Insta Stories
It’s recently become apparent to me that many of my friends don’t know how to use Insta Stories and I can’t say I blame them. As much as I’m on the platform, I even had to ask some questions the day it launched. It’s like they dropped it on us, without any warning or explanation. Well,…
Read MoreCostume Swap
In my almost four years as a mom and two as a blogger, I’d never thrown a Halloween party. It was time to change that. But I wanted to do something a little different than the average affair, something a little more interactive, something that serviced and supported my busy mom friends. So I decided to…
Read MoreVacuum
Zach: Who unplugged the vacuum? Nat: Not me. Zach: Well, it wasn’t me. Nat: Well it wasn’t me either. And I’m pretty sure it wasn’t your daughter since she can’t even reach it and the cleaning lady hasn’t been here since YOU used it LAST NIGHT so… Lilly: It’s okay, Mama, I’ll tell Daddy you don’t know how to…
Read MoreDay of the Dead
If you’re looking for an alternative to your typical Halloween party, decor or activities this year, may we suggest a Day of the Dead party? You can, of course, do this for kids, family or coeds but our spin is doing it for a girl’s night in. In fact, my friend Brooke and I were…
Read MoreFamily Fun on BHI
Last year, I went to Bald Head Island for a girls trip. This year, we decided to bring all of the families. What a week! It wouldn’t be NNA if I didn’t keep it real. So I have to say, it got off to a bit of a rough start and we continued to have our moments throughout the…
Read More10 Years
Nat and Zach have been together for ten years and went out for dinner and drinks last weekend to celebrate. Nat chose a new bar for their first stop that Zach did not like. Zach: I’m so much happier here. Nat is on her phone. Nat: Thank youuuu. That was nice. I’m so happy you’re here…
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