Mitch Larkin, Author at Kelly in the City

August 12, 2019 •

Mitch’s Dream Trip to New York

This post is sponsored by ALDI but all opinions are my own. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!

By Mitch Larkin

Mitch here!

As any parent can attest, a solo trip to the grocery store is like an exotic vacation. It’s quiet there, nobody is crying, and as an added bonus, they have all my favorite snacks. Granted, I typically have to sprint through the store like I’m on “Supermarket Sweep”. But a good grocery store sesh can make my week. And today I’d like to let you in on a related secret that’s changed my life.

New York, New York

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August 12, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Larkin Family Fall Travel Plans

Mark & Graham Leopard Tote c/o / Plaid Blazer (ObSESSED. <–Kelly’s commentary.) / Madewell Loafers / Rag & Bone Jeans (Also available here, here and here.) / Scalloped Version of my Camisole

Mitch here!

Have you felt it yet? Sure, temps hit 85 degrees yesterday and yes, it’s still officially August. But there’s a note of coolness in the breeze and a whiff of pumpkin spice in the air.

I spent most of the last 30 Augusts in a state of dread. But as hard as I try to avoid looking at a calendar, the back-to-school sale signs and subtle crunch of the grass have given it away. Not today and not tomorrow, but I will have flipped my last flop soon enough.

Summer’s almost over and I’m freaking out. 😭

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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August 1, 2019 •

Downtown Chicago

The Ducky Derby

Lucy and Emma are covered in rubber duckies

^Emma’s reaction when we told her we were going to throw rubber duckies in the Chicago River for the Ducky Derby Fundraiser. We should have prefaced the news with “not your rubber duckies; different rubber duckies.” ;) But now that we fully understand what’s going on, we’re so happy and excited!

Mitch here!

I’ve had some very interesting job titles in my life: professional lawnmower, sorority dishwasher, purveyor of internet inventions and, of course, blogger. (?) But easily the best job I ever had–with the exception of “Dad,” of course–was being a Special Olympics coach in college. I freaking loved that job.

Downtown Chicago

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July 16, 2019

Shop Prime Day Before it Ends!

Shop Amazon Prime Day 2019 Before it Ends

By Mitch Larkin

Mitch here!

Does anyone know why the world’s major retailers convene for these massive sales in the middle of July? Of course, the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale opens to the public in a few short days, which the ladies in my life seem to be very excited about. But we’re here to talk AMAZON PRIME DAY 2! I went through the whole sale so you don’t have to. Let’s get to it.

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July 14, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

NSale: Home, Kids & Men (+$100 Giveaway)

This is my last roundup for the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale—Phew!–but it’s definitely my favorite with the life stage I’m currently in. We need quite a bit for our new house, so I’ve loved browsing through the home section from the sale… and the girls are constantly growing out of their stuff, so we definitely did some damage in the kids’ section. ;) Mitch’s birthday is also in October, and I love that his gifts are now covered through the men’s sale! (AHEAD of the game. When has that ever happened for me?! 😂)

To enter today’s $100 giveaway to shop the sale, simply:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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July 9, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

Nordstrom Sale Shoes + Accessories You Can Shop Early

One / Two / Three / Four / Five / Six / Seven / Eight / Nine / Ten / Eleven / Twelve / Thirteen / Fourteen / Fifteen / Sixteen / Seventeen / Eighteen / Nineteen / Twenty / Twenty-One / Twenty-Two / Twenty-Three / Twenty-Four

One of the best-kept secrets about the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale is that right before it starts, the normal sale section gets REALLY good. It’s during this time that I’ve been able to make some major scores. It’s definitely worth looking over!

In this post, I’m highlighting a few favorite shoes and accessories. (Sale clothing will go up on the blog tomorrow!) But before I do that, a little information about the Anniversary Sale:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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July 3, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

A Helping Paw

Mitch here!

I’d say it’s about time for a “Noodle update,” huh? First, she’s alive. Second, she appreciates your concern. Third, she’s adjusting to life with Lucy just fine. Well, Noodle never really adjusted to life at all, but Lucy hasn’t changed that fact. You see, Noodle has some issues…

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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June 26, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

How We Moved + Had a Baby on the Same Day

By Mitch Larkin

Mitch here! (Again. Two posts in a row from me!)

You know that song “I Like the Way You Move” by OutKast? It was written about us. ;) Kelly and I have moved 15 times since college. We used to move every year and sometimes, for fun, we’d do it more often than that. The issue was that New York apartments are terrible and it doesn’t take long before you start planning to move on… again. Think of New Yorkers like sharks; if they aren’t moving, they’re dying.

A few moving memories:

Lincoln Park, Chicago

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June 10, 2019

Father’s Day Gift Guide

Mitch here!

Red alert! Father’s Day is in exactly six days and if you’re like me, you’re totally unprepared. Luckily, I happen to have two kids and I know exactly what dads are into this season. I even broke it out with pictures and links and stuff. Onward!

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May 27, 2019 •

Lincoln Park, Chicago

$250 Giveaway + The Ultimate Guide to Shopping the Long Weekend Sales

Hello from Lake Bloomington!

Update: Congratulations to Frilot M. for winning the giveaway!

Today I’m hosting a fun giveaway, featuring the best products from my four favorite long weekend sales, and sharing some cute family snaps from the lake.

To enter to win $250 to shop the weekend’s best sales, simply:

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Written By Mitch Larkin

A few moving memories:

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