Hii happy Friday!

I've been busy working hard all week because I’m getting so anxious about what life is going to look like once baby is here. But I’m also trying to remind myself to slow down and enjoy this time because these last few weeks with just me and Shane feel really precious. And so does my “me time” because I have a feeling that’s about to get a LOT harder to come by. 😂

My mom is visiting this weekend, and we’re planning to have a pretty low-key couple of days! I’m taking her for pizza (NJ has the best pizza next to NYC!), and hopefully we’ll spend some time outside if the weather is nice.

Have a great weekend! 🤍

✨ My Fall Finds

• ​Football Tray – Football season is officially back, and this is such a fun little find for game days. Fill it with dips, wings, snacks… basically all the important game-day food groups. 😂
• ​Lululemon x NFL – Okay, this collab got me. Lululemon launched NFL gear and there are actually SO many cute pieces. Obviously I went straight for the Ravens stuff. 😍 This Ravens sweatshirt is my favorite, but you can shop the full collection too.
• ​Dutch Oven – Is it too early to talk about soup season? Because I’m ready. This is one of those kitchen pieces you’ll have forever. I use it for soups, stews, braising, and anything that needs to go from stovetop to oven. There’s also a 7qt size if you’re a big-batch person.
• ​The Perfect White Tee – Not technically “fall,” but exactly what I want underneath cardigans and jackets once the weather cools down. It’s soft, slim-fitting, flattering, and most importantly… not cropped. 🙌 Some of the colors are on sale right now!
• ​Good American Bootcut Jeans – I will continue screaming about these jeans because they are SO good for curvy girls. They hug in all the right places, make your butt look GOOD, and the bootcut feels perfect going into fall with sneakers, boots, or a little heel.
• Fall Candles – I recently wandered into Bath & Body Works and they have some seriously good fall scents right now. The Leaves scent will always be one of my favorites, but the new Football Season scent smells SO good too. Basically, my house is about to smell like fall even if it’s still 80 degrees outside.
• ​Missing Person Perfume – This is one of those perfumes that doesn’t really smell like perfume. It’s soft, warm, a little musky, and just makes you smell really good without being overpowering. Perfect if you’re more of a subtle scent person.

✨ Recipe Faves From My Friends

• 🍋 Raspberry Lemonade Cookies – Soft, lemony, and bursting with raspberry flavor. Plus, they’re made in one bowl in just 30 minutes!
• 🔥 Blackberry BBQ Sauce – Sweet, tangy, and made with fresh blackberries. Brush it on chicken or pork for an easy way to switch up dinner.
• 🫐 Mixed Berry Crisp – A quick and easy after-dinner treat, and you can swap in whatever fruit you have on hand! Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream and I’m IN.
• 🥭 Mango Smoothie – Creamy, refreshing, and made with just a handful of ingredients. Such an easy breakfast or snack.

✨ Recipe Faves