Cheers to the freakin’ weekend, kids. This week week started out a little strange, but we found our groove and so much joy in the simple routines of our daily life together. We’ve been focused on being present; and embracing all the tiny moments- good, bad and everything in between.

If you’ve been around here long enough, you probably know I’m a huge sucker for a seasonal set of PJs. I’ll never forget our first pair of matching heart-clad Roller Rabbits- I was so excited to have a twinning moment with our girl, and to get decked out for the holidays together.

So when I laid eyes on this matching heart sweatshirt + jogger situation it was, well, love at first sight.

Another easy + healthy recipe coming your way this chilly Monday morning!

Last week I shared my morning in the kitchen with my Nathalie- and y’all went crazy over her kid-friendly smoothie.

Happy Friday! Did anyone else’s four-day week feel exceptionally long? Ours started off with a heater on the fritz- on the coldest day of the year, no less. We spent half our MLK day escaping the cold in Mom and Dad’s room, followed by a playdate at Chelsea Piers. I had forgotten how great their drop-in programs are for the kids, especially during the winter.

Good morning, kids! I hope everyone’s enjoying their week so far! You may have noticed there have been a lot of food posts over here lately- I’ve really been trying to flex my cooking-muscles, and to share the simple, yet delicious, recipes that I’ve found. It seems like so many of you have been loving them, so I’m excited to keep incorporating them into our weekly routine here at L+L. And please keep sharing how you recreate them in your kitchens!

Splish Splash! Is there anything better than a chubby baby in a bath filled with bubbles? I think not. And, thankfully, both my girls have been big fans of bath time from the start.

Because you know I’m all about simple, delicious recipes that make it look like you’re a whiz in the kitchen, I just had to share this recipe a few days early.

This week was pretty much all about survival mode for me. I went on a premature running spree over the holidays- after a TWO year hiatus- and now find myself limping around with a tweaked knee. Just in time for my mama to head back home to California and leave me with not too much extra help. So I’ve been laying low, icing and elevating; and overall just trying to get back to normal so I can play with girls the way they deserve.

I first met Dudley Stephens roughly three years ago- via this blog, and in partnership with the always fabulous Monogram Mary for a Mother’s Day giveaway. It was my first time really in front of the camera- most of my partnerships and campaigns prior were focused around my mini- and I was so, so nervous to take these photos {here} with a little Maddie Mae.

I think one of the questions I’m most commonly asked is what advice I would give to those facing infertility.

I discuss my own journey with infertility, as well as my advice, and what NOT to say here; but this only gives one side of the story- my perspective, as a woman trying to conceive.

Happy first full week of 2020! I hope everyone enjoyed the transition back to reality after the holidays- whether you’re taking it easy or going full speed ahead. I’m somewhere in between. Last weekend Phil and I took a one night staycation on Saturday at our local Delamar, followed by a day in the city with my mom and some friends; so my Monday morning was chock full of a case of the Mondays.

A few months ago I posted a picture on Instagram stories of my go-to takeout order- my favorite sashimi from Sushi Soba, paired with a nice glass of pinot. And my coziest PJs. I’ve never gotten so many DM’s asking where we ordered out from- and I was surprised to hear so many people hadn’t tried our local favorite.

Please excuse the sub-par image; but my mama’s in town and whipped up one of her signature dishes and it needed to be shared in time for your weekly dinners. I think we really just need to start a series called “In the Kitchen with Kath.” She really is a culinary whiz, and does have a few novice-friendly recipes up her sleeve for those less gifted than she.

Happy first Monday of 2020! The holidays are officially over, and we’re easing back into the swing of things over here. This sweet babe turned four months old today, and I can’t believe how quickly time seems to have flown by. While the first few months were filled with that newborn fog, we are now in that sweet phase where life begins to settle; where sleep isn’t so scarce, and our new normal is beginning to feel, well, a little more normal.

Last week, on Christmas night, I laid in bed- with a belly full of wine and food; a house overcome by ripped-open boxes and toys and clutter; and two happy, sleeping babies in the rooms next to me. And instead of staying up late to clean and organize and tidy, I instead cozied up with Netflix and a peppermint cookie, and scrolled through Instagram.

If you follow along, you might remember that my girl is one picky eater. If she had her way, her diet would consist nearly entirely of french baguettes and white pasta with butter. So last night when she asked me to make her broccoli soup, I happily obliged.