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Plus friendship changes, why I had to buy new ERAS tickets, and what I might buy in Paris

We’re leaving for Paris in 2 days. 2 days!! I’ve dreamed of visiting Paris with my future children since our wedding (which was also in Paris), and I can’t wait to explore the city with Margot, but really can’t wait to see her at the eras tour. It feels like such a dream to get to do this for her and with her.

My summer capsule is live and I added a lot of new seasonal pieces to my shop. And you have to see these new J. Crew arrivals.

I have very slowly started packing for Paris. A few days before a trip, I start putting my beauty products out on the counter as I use them, so I know what I’ll want with me. So those are ready along with my travel essentials – cameras, chargers, adapters etc. I’ve got a few outfits pulled, and Margot still needs a pair of jeans since the pants I ordered were too big on her. But we’ll get there.

And reminder: one week until Mother’s Day. There’s still time to shop.

Top Sellers

I can’t believe how many people bought this dress. Or I can, because it’s that good. This one did really well, too, and it’s under $50!

And this bag is 50% off in latte macchiato (I ordered it, and it’s the perfect color for all those light spring and summer dresses)

This best-seller is a favorite gift for ages 1-3 and is on sale.

Links

I broke out our linen duvet and sheets this week, and forgot how much I love them. They’re actually on sale right now.

This is a favorite birthday gift to give ages 3-5, and it never goes on sale, but is 20% off.

I made some updates to my Amazon shop – mainly my travel essentials.

My legs were so sore after our walk today, and my friend let me try her theragun. Just wow. I was sold and sort of bought one.

Life and friendship

I half worked last week since I’ve been spending a lot of extra time with Kate. Jack too, but mostly Kate. We had a few special dates – picnics, lunches, and she slept in my bed the other night, too.

Our weekend was very full. I went to dinner with 2 (new) girlfriends on Friday night. Maybe 2 months ago, I was talking to my best friend in CA about how I felt like I was in a local friendship rut. My closest friends are all not nearby, so we talk a lot, but rarely see one another. I’ve been missing that.

I’m sharing this because things have felt so different the last month or so. I’ve made some new friends – one was someone I connected with on IG, others at a local event, and a few through my friend Sarah. We all came together to support our friend and then each other when we lost her.

I got coffee with someone I met at an event last month, and really like her, so I invited her and her family over Saturday. Conor and I went out last night, and I went to a walk in honor of my friend Sarah this morning. It was beautiful seeing everyone come together in her honor, and I felt so close to her today.

I also wanted to share, in case this might help anyone, that I made a bracelet with her name on it to wear to ERAS, and I can’t explain it, but it feels like I’m bringing her with me in a way. That might sound cheesy, but she was so excited that I was taking Margot on this trip, and it feels special to have her with me.

When you go through what we have and then watch a friend not make it through treatment, it changes you. It makes you realize you have to follow your dreams, to sign off and take your kid on a picnic after school, and to life life to the fullest. So that’s what I’m doing.

I’m just so glad things got sorted out with our tickets because I was really worried that we weren’t going to get them.