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A day we’ll never forget. . I’m trying my hard A day we’ll never forget. . I’m trying my hardest to not turn this page into a travel blog - but not sure I’m succeeding. I promise I’ll get back to regular content soon - but for now I’m just soaking up these days. . #exhaustedbuthappy #wedidit #madeittothetop #kidswhohike #hikingwithkids #getoutsideandexplore #goexplorewander #allwhowanderarenotlost #nationalparksusa #archesnationalpark #hikeutah #kidswhoexplore #kidswhohike #travelingwithkids #getoutanddrive #adventureawaits
Ok kids, we’re down to crunch time. It’s time Ok kids, we’re down to crunch time. It’s time to get serious about what I can really “fit” in our car. I’m only allowing the kids to take “2 of everything” - but I may or may not be following the same rule 🤷‍♀️ (come on, moms just need more stuff 😉). Praying it all fits and J doesn’t get mad when he sees my bag 😂🙏. . Today on the blog I’m sharing a few of my favorite things that I’m taking with me to the west coast. Including my new @ayr jeans (that come in a longer length for all my tall ladies) and these @mgemi shoes that are like butter. The absolute best car shoe 👌. And of course my faux leather jacket that I never leave home without. . What’s the one thing you couldn’t leave home without? . You can find the full blog post linked in my bio, and I linked all my favorite goodies over in the @liketoknow.it app and sharing more in my stories. So if you need a good laugh at me awkwardly showing you jeans - be sure to tune in 😅🤦‍♀️ . #packinglist #fallfavorites #myfavoritethings #fridayfavorites
On Monday, JP and I are packing up our car and tak On Monday, JP and I are packing up our car and taking our family on an eight-week road trip, heading west for the Pacific. 8 weeks. 6 people. 6,000 miles. In one car. . It’s either the best idea we’ve ever had, or the worst. The jury’s still out 😉. . But either way, we’re heading out bright and early Monday morning and I can’t wait to take you all along for the ride. . Today’s blog post is all about our west coast adventure. A few more details about where we’re going and how we made the decision. . Now the hard part, getting all six of us packed up in one car 🤦‍♀️. Any advice?! This will be our first really LONG road trip with the kids, so I’ll take any advice on packing, games for the car, you name it. I need all the help I can get. I think next week, JP estimated 31 hours in the car (wish us luck 😂🤦‍♀️). . You can find the the full blog post in my bio. Oh, and I linked these hats and a few others over in the @liketoknow.it app along with these @motherdenim jeans that are definitely going with me 👌 . #roadtrip2020 #roadtripping #familyroadtrip #headingwest #familyvacation2020 #familyvacay #createalifeyoulove #getoutandseetheworld #aventureawaits #seetheworld🌍 #goseetheworld #westcoastadventures #lettheadventurebegin #packingtips #travellingwithkids
You see this smile?! It’s of a girl who just exe You see this smile?! It’s of a girl who just exercised her right to vote 👊. And man did it feel good. . I’ve been waiting a long four years to cast my ballot for a president I feel proud to stand behind. And today as I checked off that box for #bidenharris2020 I felt a moment of hope. . 💙Today I voted, not just for me, but for... 💙 my daughter, that NO man, state or church, can tell her what she can do with her body. . 💙 for my kids, that this planet we call home is around for them decades from now. And that our government is fighting to protect it. . 💙 for our LGBTQ brothers and sisters that they may treated with dignity and respect under the law and be given equal protection. . 💙 for our BIPOC family, that they be treated as equals and given not just equal, but real equitable opportunities. That saying “all men are created equal” is no longer enough. Our laws must reflect that. . 💙 for the sick, that affordable healthcare is looked at as a right, and not a privilege. . 💙 and for us all, that we may have a leader who works to once again unite us and lead with compassion and respect for our democracy. . That’s why I voted today. Why are you voting? And what’s your voting plan? We are 15 days away from a historic election. If you haven’t already, I’d encourage you to make your plan to vote, and if you can, get out there and #voteearly. . #vote2020 #govote #exerciseyourrighttovote #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #bidenharris2020 #biden2020 #useyourvoice #standupforwhatsright #protectourplanet #prochoiceisprolife #prochoice #bethechangeyouwanttosee
After what feels like the longest hiatus ever..... After what feels like the longest hiatus ever......friends, I finally have a new Friday Favorites up on the blog!!! I am so excited. I love putting these together, and this week’s was especially fun. . I dedicated this week’s post to all the things that are making me happy. Things that are making me feel good and well and happy ☺️ . Everything from the books I’m reading, to the podcast I’m loving down to the shoes I wear everyday on my beach walks (and you all know how happy those walks make me). All the little things that, over the last few months, are adding up to help make me feel GOOD + WELL + HAPPY ☺️❤️. I can’t wait for you to take a peek. . You can find the full blog post linked in my bio. . Now, what about YOU?! What’s making you feel well + good + happy these days?! Share with us! I think we could all use it these days ❤️ . I know a big one for me these days is....all of YOU. I’ve been loving all the great connections and conversations I’ve had with so many of you lately. It fills my cup ❤️. Truly. So glad you’re all here. Now go and enjoy this gorgeous day. And happy Friday! Xoxo 😘 . #anthropologie #myanthropologie #myhappy #dowhatmakesyouhappy #findjoy #findjoyinthelittlethings #fillupyourcup #fillyourcup #begoodtoyou #findhappiness #everlane .
Throwback to that time we actually decorated our p Throwback to that time we actually decorated our porch for the fall 🍁 . This weekend we officially closed up on “summer”. We put our planters away, moved a lot of our plants inside (you can see a few in my stories), and put our patio furniture away. . Our house looks so bare - and is the first time I can ever remember not having one of our homes “decorated”. . And although I’m a little sad to see the outside of our home so empty...I love the reason why. . This fall we’re going to be spending a little time “away”. I can’t wait to share more on the blog in the next week or so - but until then...any guesses where?! . #fallporchdecor #falldecorating #porchdecor #frontdoor #frontdoorsofinstagram #frontdoorgoals #bluedoor #fallstyle #painteddoors #finepaintsofeurope #doordecor #doorsofinstagram #happyhome #lovewhereyoudwell
Progress over perfection. . This has been one of m Progress over perfection. . This has been one of my biggest mantras over the past few years. Striving towards, progress, growth, improvement - NOT perfection. . So often in our world we do things because we think we’re “good” at it, instead of doing something JUST because it makes us happy. Regardless of how “good” we are at it. . When I first started blogging I knew nothing about photography, @wordpressdotcom or blogging. But it was fun, and I got a “little” better as I went. But my goal was never “perfection”. Just growth. Progress. . And as I look back now, over the short few years I’ve been blogging, I love seeing my old photos/posts. It’s so cool to see the growth. I’ve debated taking some of them down (or reshooting them), but that would be deleting part of the story. . I listened to something @jayshetty said recently in a podcast (and I’m paraphrasing here), about not judging the step you’re on, but knowing that there’s one above it. Neither step is “better”, it’s just a step. . How cool would it be if we could all just enjoy whatever “step” were on, not rushing to get to the next one, or judging ourselves for where we’re at on our staircase. . You can swipe through these photos to see where I’m at “today” versus two years ago....progress NOT perfection. . And you can find this super yummy and hearty vegetarian tomatillo chili on the blog today. It’s one of my new favorite fall soups. In fact, I’m about to dig into some left overs now 😉🤗. . #progressoverperfection #enjoythejourney #perfectlyimperfect #vegetarianchili #chilibeans #tomatillo #tomatillos #vegetariansoup #veganchili #veganrecipe #cleaneatingrecipes #cleaneatingideas #fallrecipes #bowlsofgoodness #eatgoodfeelgood #eatwellbewell #eatwelllivewell #mindfuleating #begoodtoyourbody
Last night after J and I tucked these two into bed Last night after J and I tucked these two into bed (and then BACK to bed 20 more times 😅), we sat and watched the Vice Presidential debate, along with I’m sure many of you. . I haven’t talked much about the upcoming election on here (up until now). For many reason. But mainly out of fear of judgment, stepping on someone’s toes, or being told that this forum isn’t for “politics”. . But the truth is, this forum is for whatever we want it to be. And I’m disappointed with myself that I’ve been as silent on here as I have been. I share so openly all of my life with all of you. And this is a big part of it. Whatever happens in the next few weeks, for good or bad, will affect ALL of us. . So without going into too much detail about my personal views/opinions I will simply say that my hope, my wish, in this election...is that at the bare minimum, the very bare minimum, the leader of our country is a GOOD person. Someone my kids can look up to as an example of what a leader should be. Someone they can respect. And someone who in turn treats all Americans, and our democracy, with respect and compassion and humility. . We try and talk openly with our kids about politics and world events. They watched the presidential debate with us, and Asher sat next to me last night as we were wowed by #kamalaharris in what will be a historic #vpdebate. And for our family, there is no other choice than #bidenharris2020 . I share this with all of you not to debate who you are voting for - but rather to encourage you to speak up. Share your views or opinions. This is not the time to sit back and be silent. This is not the time to be afraid of stepping on someone’s toes, or offending a friend/relative. We shouldn’t be afraid to share our views or opinions. And above all....take those views to the polls and VOTE. . #vote2020 #voteforchange #shareyourvoice #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #getoutandvote #bidenharris2020 #kamalaharris #dontstaysilent
I’m Katy, and this is my life


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