Benny the Bull and his Favorite Bully Sticks

 We’ve officially had Benny for six months!!!! Owning a Frenchie has been “work”, in the world of pet health that we never had to deal with. Our other two dogs did not have food or environmental allergies. Allergies are for real for our little Frenchie! Food has been challenging and we have had a lot of trial and error. Ben is quick to develop hot spots and itchy paws when food does not agree with him! We have tried several brands and feel comfortable with his dry food. His snacks have been a different story… that was until we stumbled upon Bow Wow Labs. We needed a safe bully stick that would keep Ben entertained but did not cause an allergic skin reaction. A few things we were looking for was something with a single ingredient, and zero chemicals. It was just an added bonus that Bow Wow Labs offered all that plus grass fed and hormone free bully sticks! I loved how they have a sizing chart on their website, so you are getting the right size for your animal. Our puggle once choked on a Kong treat about 10 years ago and it still haunts me!! He was fine once it was dislodged but we needed days to shake off that scare!

Back to Bennys new favorite enrichment bully sticks!! There were so many additional bonuses when it came to finding this company! Most companies that offer subscriptions do not offer one-time purchases. Given Ben’s extreme allergies getting a subscription before seeing if our French bulldog was allergic, just wasn’t an option! Now that we know the product is safe, fresh and exactly what Ben needs we can enjoy the perks of having a subscription. This includes free shipping, 10% discount and the ease of knowing Ben has a scheduled delivery of his favorite goodies! We are BUSY with getting ready for back to school and sports! Not having to worry about running out to the store is a blessing! 

For food, we have finally settled on Nutro for Ben’s dry kibble. This was with tons of trial and error the past six months (we went through 5 different brands and one vet visit!) All in all, this seems to be Ben’s safe food that he enjoys and will not have allergies. I mean this pup is picky… even down to the harness he prefers. Which I highly recommend for anyone with short snout breeds of dogs! This has completely taken restriction off from around our little guy's neck and he breathes easy on his walks!!! Along with his awesome leash that took me about a week to decide on the pattern! I love them all!! 

I’d love to know what you all have used for seasonal allergies!! That is our next battle! Spring was the worst as far as sneezing and runny eyes. He was on Benadryl frequently during this time period and prescribed an ointment for under his eyes. Ben’s vet suggested we do an allergy shot come next spring. I’m nervous to do this option, although she said it’s common with Frenchie's. Have any of you given your dog the seasonal allergy shot? Did you find it helpful? 

Looking forward to a beautiful fall with our boy!! We have never seen him with the leaves and the girls are excited to see if he will attempt to jump in a leaf pile!!! I’m excited for family themed costumes… Sophia wants us to be scary like hers last year!!!! 

Have a wonderful last few weeks of summer!!!

Sarah

Our favorite Backpacks for College & Back to School

    Summer is in full swing!!!! I LOVE being home with my girls and going on adventures!!! So far it has been jam packed but the teacher in me has my eyes on September! There is an immense amount of work that needs to get done, and I’m one of those type A personalities that likes to get it all done in advance! From clothes to backpacks! I will also be going back to FSU in the fall part time to take a few courses I was interested in. My backpacks prior have only lasted a year. I have been on the quest for something functional yet sustainable. The backpacks from Day Owl were my first choice and the ultimate  Backpack for college !! I knew my girls would love them as well…. They have slim designs that still have all the same qualities I was looking for! In general, every product that Day Owl has come up with has been top notch! 

     The biggest issue we dealt with this past school year was the Stanley trend. My girls love their Stanley's, but they would leak all the time! Reason being, they did not fit in the side pocket and would put them in the main compartment with their school supplies! Their bags were constantly wet and the things inside were getting wet! With Day Owl there is a special compartment that fits everything from a Stanley to a bottle of wine, perfect for a girls weekend on the beach hahhahaha best part, it is lined with water repellent neoprene, GAME CHANGER!! No more worrying about her books getting wet, and with Sophia and I having to bring a Chromebook daily this year, I'm extremely happy about this feature.  

     There are so many amazing colors over at Day Owl!! Which one is your favorite?!? I am patiently waiting for the sold out pine green color to come back in!! I have to have it!!! Sophia LOVES her Dusk Grey and Ari is going with the smaller version called the slim pro for second grade! Sophia is going into 5th and I've had to buy her a new bag every year as well! I’m done! I'm looking for quality now, and Day Owl is our go to! Not to mention Day Owl makes their products from recycled landfill-bound materials! I could go on and on about their mission but just google Day Owl and read up on what they are all about! Simply an amazing company that is truly making a difference globally! 

    Ari is a Tommy Bahama fan, as much as I like their clothes the backpack she chose last year just didn't hold up. We had zipper issues and the quality just didn’t meet the demands of a busy 1st grader! I absolutely adore the prints from Tommy Bahama and assumed when she picked her style she’d be good for the year… the ever changing minds of kids and trends can be quick! She complained that it didn’t go with certain outfits. Day Owl goes with everything! I love that as interest grow the girls can incorporate patches to their Day Owl bags this coming school year! 

I am super excited for this summer! Stay tuned for Back to School pictures with our Day Owl backpacks next month!!! Enjoy the rest of your July everyone!!!!! ❤️🤍💙

Solar Eclipse Party

                     SOLAR ECLIPSE PARTY 2024!!! 

Wow what a great experience it was to see!! We had the best afternoon! Our whole neighborhood came together to celebrate! We tend to make things a big deal around here! It is the magical unicorn of all neighborhoods! Like one big family!! I couldn't help but share some of our day!! Did you all see it?!?! Any followers who had full totality?? I really wish we had taken the drive to Maine but we still had a magical afternoon!! 

My must have ripped jeans and gold hoops for Spring

HAPPY MONDAY! We have such a busy few months with end of school approaching and sports! I'm so excited to jump into this spring and summer!! Arabella also competed in her first race...at the starting line of THE BOSTON MARATHON!! The most iconic places to start! There was so much excitement in the air!! It was a beautiful start to spring in New England!!

We are beyond proud of her!! After the race we went to a beautiful benefit and raised funds for The Boston Marathon!! It was casual but I wanted a touch of elegance! Picking out spring outfits have been a no brainer lately. I've really streamlined my jewelry collection and just want quality pieces so these stunning hoop earrings from Aurate are my absolute favorites! You all know Aurate is my ultimate go to for stunning pieces!! 

I'm always mixing up golds and silvers together, but I adore my staple pieces! I've also been obsessed with lace tops paired with high rise ripped jeans. Casual & Classy. Abercrombie somehow made its way back into my life... crazy it was my high school destination in 2002 and now I'm just as obsessed as an adult mother. I just ordered two pairs of these and I'm anxiously waiting for the package to arrive of these gorgeous ripped high rise jeans.  

I'm determined to downsize my clothes and only have things I wear daily! This is the year of decluttering!! My makeup mostly consists of neutral colors from Ogee and Aurate New York is my go-to for jewelry.   

What are some of your favorite hoop and huggie earrings!?! Do you have a go to makeup line?! What are your decluttering secrets!? This is the year I streamline my life. My ultimate goal for 2024!! Updates to follow and a BIG Starbucks giftbag giveaway coming as we approach the 4 million mark!! We hope you all enjoyed your Marathon Monday!!

Enjoy your spring y’all! Here is our girl on the finish line!!! You ROCKED this Arabella!!

XO, Sarah 

Power Stepping right into Spring

 Spring has sprung!!!! And we have exciting news!!!! Our family has grown by four paws 🐾 Introducing the newest member, BEN!!! Benny boy is the sweetest Frenchie! We lost our dogs due to old age in the fall, and it was completely devastating. Sammie was 19 and Joshy was 16... I know they lived the best life but there was such a huge hole in our hearts. The house felt empty, and a crazy string of events led our sweet Benny Boy home a few months later! He is everything we needed and then some! His crazy puppy antics keep us on our toes, and we are loving every second of it! 

Now that the warm weather is approaching, we are eager to get out and do all the exciting things with our new pup!!! Both girls are signed up for Spring Softball! Ralph of course will be volunteering out on the field! He’s been dealing with foot pain, and we finally found something that will give him relief! It’s these amazing top of the line insoles for plantar fasciitis. He feels like a new person, even his podiatrist recommended these insoles! They did not disappoint! He also said it’s weird being pain free… and I’m relieved because I know he will be spending hours on the softball fields with our girls!!! I can't rave enough about these! If you ever deal with foot pain or trouble with posture you need to check them out! Seriously you have to head over to PowerStep, you won't be disappointed. Even if it's just to get information, Ralph learned so much about what is causing his foot pain. Foot health is so important especially if you are a busy parent constantly on the go like us! They are all about relief and prevention! Ralph has me convinced that I need insoles as well... I don't have foot pain, but I have hip pain and after reading all the information he believes that it is rooted in my feet and how I walk! I'm going to give it a go too! These are the ones Ralph got, did I mention they are heat moldable for an exact fit! 

We have opening day in April!! Can’t believe how quick time is flying by! With both girls now into softball we knew we needed gear! We went with Academy for their sportswear and a few things from Epic Sports!! You all know I’m a sucker for anything monogrammed so I’m tempted to buy themed softball cups with their names, but I know come summer we will be right back into the thick of cheer! Ralph also thinks we have a crazy cup obsession so we will just stick with the 100 travel cups we already have hahaha Soccer has officially been dropped from our lineup hahahha I think this makes Ralph happy as he was never a soccer fan! Now we gear up for an incredible softball season before cheerleading starts in August... and you all know we go "MIA" missing in action come the busy cheer season! We can't wait.... this year NATIONALS in Florida! We know these girls can do it!! 

I hope you all have an amazing week!!!! I’m excited for this season!!! Stay tuned as I will be sharing our favorite spring recipes and activities!!  

Sarah 

My New Obsession: Gold Rings

                             Happy Spring!! 

I have this obsession with gold rings lately, tell me I’m not the only one?! I’ve been on the hunt for the perfect ones for spring and summer.  I love that gold rings can dress up any outfit.  I’ll share my latest outfit details and my two new additions, I’ve been loving!! My absolute favorite gold rings are by Aurate… these are my everyday wears because they are so durable and affordable! The quality is top notch, and the designs are always contemporary and modern styles! No lie, I could go nuts on their website… truly stunning works of art! 

I love to mix and match designs and I’m big on golds and silvers together! I’ve styled these two pieces so many ways with my wedding rings! Which is a classic engagement ring featuring two brilliantly round diamonds precisely cut to frame a stunning center stone it truly pairs with everything! For my additions I chose the Crossover and Skinny Love Me Knot gold rings!! 

My classic jean jacket was paired with a flowy floral print dress and oversized two toned floppy sun hat. My new stunning gold rings from New York's, Aurate was the perfect accessory for this spring outfit in the tulip farms. 

If you want to create the ideal at home jewelry collection you need quality jewelry that will withstand everyday wear!! My top two are Tiffany & Co. and Aurate New York.  I also can’t rule out rings from Monica Vinader as there are a few that caught my eye!  Though nothing surpasses my crossover and skinny love me knot additions! They are lightweight and just incredibly classy! 

Here is the latest from Aurate! I’ve put them on my husbands radar… Maybe an “I survived the school year” reward. As a busy mom of two, I have been in the car constantly with school activities & sports! 

You can also easily pair gold rings with a cute romper or even dress up a pair of cut off jean shorts and a tucked in tank!! I’m planning on pairing my new duo for a date night with my husband on Saturday! Now that the kids are older we can head out for an evening without feeling like we are rushed (even though we tend to rush or just bring the kids along 🤣) I know we need some alone time, but these babes are growing up SO FAST and we don’t want to miss a thing! 

What are some of your favorite gold rings!?! Have you hopped on the stacking ring trend!?! Show me in the comments, I love seeing what you ladies are rocking!!! 

Enjoy your spring y’all! & Stay tuned for my Beach Must Haves!!!! 

XO, 

Sarah 

Hop into Spring with Kelestic On the Go Pharmacy

Sports have taken over our lives! I'm really ok with this, depending on the sport Ralph or I coach! Ralph has done multiple years of soccer, and he recently coaches Sophia's softball team! He is also on his feet constantly for work, so we need something with amazing arch support for insoles in our shoes! We both have the everyday wear by Currex and Ralph recently tried the Metpad insoles for the balls of foot pain he's been having!!   I’ve also noticed that having extreme organization at home and in my car make for such a smooth transition from school, home, softball/soccer fields and vacations. There are several “must haves” on my list but Kelestic On the Go Pharmacy is right at the top!!! Between seasonal allergies, Sophia’s sensitive skin and need for Benadryl if she is bitten by any bug or just the “go go go” headache, I’m able to have my entire medicine cabinet with me at all times!!! I also love being able to help out a fellow parent if they are in need of something at a game or the park! Life is BUSY and no one wants to suffer at the ball field when allergies kick up or a headache comes on! 

This small container system is the ultimate organizational tool!!! Once purchased they will email you mini labels you can use for a custom box… or follow the sizing chart to make custom labels for prescription pills! On the flaps that flip up I also penciled in anything I needed to know such as dosage and expiration dates. I’m telling you all to RUN and get this container!!! Perfect for travel too!! The quality is top notch durable plastic and all 10 compartments are very secure.  The sizing is what got me… Size: 2.4" x 3.7" x 1.18"!!! Fill it up and toss in your purse, center console in your car or even your pocket! 

You will have your own personal mini on the go pharmacy at your disposal! The convenience alone is worth it… imagine the space ten pill bottles and medication packaged boxes would take up if you were to travel with it all!? This is the ultimate solution to fit anyone’s lifestyle! 

I’m also a sucker for all things “mini” and the tiny little labels are just too cute!!!! Kelestic On the Go Pharmacy is having a big sale right now!! You can go HERE to purchase now!!! They also have different colors!!! Happy Shopping!! Don't forget to check out the 8 best walking and running shoes to keep you moving!  Stay tuned for more must haves!! I know my girls will both be using arch support insoles for soccer and softball!! The Currex insoles go right into their cleats!! 

And thank you to my awesome followers as we surpassed the 4 million mark! You all ROCK!! 

XO,

Sarah