Category: MOMLIFE

Oak Park, Illinois & Andrea Bocelli

Oak Park, Illinois is one of my favorite places to visit.  Located right outside of Chicago it was designed for families that want that city feel without actually living in the city.  Oak Park has been home to some influential people, including Ernest Hemingway and Frank Lloyd Wright; In fact, you will find many of his home designs here.  Downtown Oak Park is full of shops and restaurants and hosts countless community activities year-round.  I made the trip with my mom and niece to see Andrea Bocelli, but we took full advantage of the area while we were there and so I want to share with you the places we stayed, dined, and shopped along the way. Read more


 

How to Honor Mom on Mother’s Day (and last minute gift ideas)

I’m going to give you a few last-minute, yet thoughtful, Mother’s Day gift ideas…but before I do I just want to say that most Moms really just want to feel appreciated.  Remember, you know your mom or partner best.  What fills her cup?  Is it sleeping in, breakfast in bed, flowers and handmade cards?  Is it a piece of mother’s jewelry and a dinner out where she can get dressed up?  Is it a day all to herself at the spa or maybe even a quiet hotel room overnight?  Is it a family day, filled with all the generations of moms in her family?  A hike? A good book and time to read it?  The options are endless and the answers as unique as each special mom in your life. Read more

Summer Style

Maxi’s, Midi’s and Jumpers…oh my, summer is coming!  It’s time to start building your summer wardrobe for all the upcoming vacations, cookouts, weddings, and events.  I have you covered.  I have included all these pieces over at Meg’s Style Collection, my new subscription rental service.  If you missed the details, I am offering a FREE 30 day trial.  Sign up is a breeze and you can cancel at any time.  Imagine having new looks for all those upcoming dates on your calendar without having to set foot in a store.  Sounds like a dream, right?  I’ll send you two pieces from your closet at a time to wear as long as you like (and purchase if you can’t let it go) with no limit to how many boxes you get in a month.  Sign up today to start enjoying all the benefits at https://www.megsstylecollection.com/  Read more

Valentine’s Day Gift Guide

Valentine’s Day is just a few weeks away!  Today I am sharing my wish list with you to give you some ideas to gift your partner, mom, aunt, best friend, or anyone you want to recognize and shower with love.  Or to share with your partner as a hint.  This is not a sponsored post…just things I love (or really, really want) and thought you may love too.  Happy shopping! Read more

Gift Guide

One of my favorite parts of the holiday season is the gift-giving.  I love spending time picking out something special for each person on my list to show them I thought of them, and seeing their face light up when they open it. It truly is better to give than receive!  I wanted to help you with your holiday shopping so I have created this gift guide to make things easier.  Whether you are looking for stocking stuffers, skin care, hair care, fashion or accessories, read on for my top picks of brands I use and adore.  (No brands have compensated me for being included in this guide.)  Happy shopping and happy holidays! Read more

 

 

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Halloweeen Activities

Spooky season is one of my favorites.  I love to go all-out decorating our house inside and out, putting together elaborate costumes, and of course handing out candy to all the adorable trick-or-treaters!  I wanted to share some of my favorite Halloween activities with you, so you can create fun memories this season! Read more


Fall Favorites

It’s officially Fall and those crisp days are starting to set in.  Every year around this time I have a strong desire to embrace hygge (the Danish practice of creating cozy contentment).  Give me all the comfortable clothes, cups of hot tea, warm blankets, and extra hydrating care for my skin and hair.  Here are some of my favorite sustainable and vegan products for the official cozy season!


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