Mitch’s Shirt, Shorts and Washable Sneakers / The Girls’ Red, White + Blue Outfits and Cut-Out White Sandals
This post is really just for my parents, so they can “see” the girls this weekend. (They’re in Ocean City right now, and we so wish we were there!)
If you’re so inclined, though, here are one zillion photos of Emma and Lucy running around in Americana outfits at the park. ♥️
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Mitch here!
Don’t freak out! Father’s Day is still a month away and there’s no need to panic. Feel free to push this post to the back of your mind only to revisit it in a few weeks when everything is sold out and shipping delayed. Or you could do the right thing and just cross Father’s Day off your shopping list right now. Totally up to you.
Roma Label Dress (Available via Maisonette and the Roma Label website.) / ~$20 Amazon Essentials Sandals (So crazy soft and comfy! Check out all Amazon Essential Sandals on this page. They’re made from the same awesome material. A+!) / Old Tote, similar here / Ray-Ban Sunglasses
I stumbled upon the small women-owned business Roma Label (also available via Maisonette) while looking for school-appropriate dresses for Emma. And I ordered a couple of the women’s dresses for myself on a whim because everything looked so comfy yet elegant. The verdict? I’m obsessed.
As you may have picked up on by now 😉, Backcountry is the Larkin Family’s #1 destination for all things active and outdoorsy. And now that spring has finally sprung in Chicago, we’re out and about—and using our favorite gear—more than ever! So today I’m going to be highlighting a few of our favorite Backcountry activewear products, and sharing a coupon code. :)
Single Baby Jogger All-Terrain Stroller / Double Version
Mitch here!
In this week’s edition of I Have Things Going on in his Life I swear, we explore a clumsy little gardening activity, the love lives of Neanderthals, and the last moments of the existence of dinosaurs. Enjoy!
Bathroom vanity paint color inspiration
Hey, Friends. :) I fell behind on life last week, so I took a few days to get things back in order. Feels great to start the week with a tidy home and a clear head! Here are the first 10 things that come to mind:
~$20 Amazon Essentials Sandals (Wedge version here.) / Old J.Crew Dress (But I would recommend this black Tuckernuck shirt dress. It’s my go-to summer dress! I also love this very similar dress from Madewell, made out of the same material as the one I’m wearing.) / Goyard Bag (That’s my review!) / Clara Williams Magnetic Pearl Bracelet / Ray-Ban Sunglasses / Pearl Bow Earrings
It’s about time I did a post on Amazon Essentials Sandals, because they’re wildlycomfortable and ridiculously affordable.
I credit my sister-in-law, Kim, for this find. When we were down in New Orleans visiting my brother’s family over spring break, she swore up and down about these sandals… and I figured why not give ’em a try?
Mitch here!
Big news today, so hold my calls, clear my schedule, put on a pot of coffee and lock the kids in their rooms. Delete Twitter from my phone, order a pizza, throw away the TV remote, and boil some macaroni. Pre-tie my shoes, put two s’mores in a ziplock bag, run a bath, and write this on my Facebook Wall: Rothy’s has men’s shoes now!
Get $20 off your Rothy’s Purchase with this code: D7PRKc
Madewell Asymmetrical Button-Front Linen Dress
On the Recent Finds front 😉, the exciting news is that Madewell brought back its famous Asymmetrical Button-Front Linen Dress. I’m normally not a huge fan of linen, but this dress is worth it, as it’s breezy, comfy and easily dressed down or up. TTS, though you may want to size up for bust size. Grab it before it sells out!
Tuckernuck Shirt Dress (No longer available in this Liberty London print, but try the hydrangea print version. It’s even cuter! Sleeveless version here.) / Rattan Crossbody Camera Bag (The solid is great, too.) / Clara Williams Pearl Bracelet (It’s magnetic, so it just snaps right on!) / Amazon Sandals (Ridiculously comfortable. No break-in time, and only ~$20! Check back often because they’re restocked frequently.) / Ray-Ban Sunglasses / Pearl Bow Earrings
All right, Friends. It’s time for my annual post on how insanely awesome this dress is. (Hydrangea print here. Sleeveless here.) I’m nuts about it, and have been for years. The cut is perfectly flowy yet not overwhelming; the material resists wrinkles and therefore great for travelers, moms or those who hate steaming; it’s lightweight enough to wear on super hot days; and the sleeves provide sun protection. I only wish the dress came in more colors/patterns, because I’d own them all! ;)
Mitch here!
If your life is like my life and/or you’re like my wife, you’re pretty disappointed in the clothes your husband chooses to wear every day. (Confused? It’s fine.) Fear not, though, because today I have the ultimate husband outfit hack that will improve his look for less than $50 per outfit.
This is the story of a girl who went from having dry, brittle and thin hair to having healthy, strong and much thicker hair—all thanks to $5.
This post is sponsored by Pantene. I’m a diehard fan, and all passionate expressions of love are real. As always, thank you so, so much for supporting the partnerships that keep Kelly in the City up and running!
Chappy Wrap teamed up with Sara Fitz to make a striped shirt blanket. It’s perfect! You can see the whole collection here. The Nantucket basket blanket is also 😍.
Grab your coffee! Here are the first 15 things that come to mind this morning:
Plaid Hill House dress restocked!
Had to push back Recent Finds a day, but happy Saturday!
What are you guys up to today? Our kitchen is being finished (hallelujah!) so we took the girls out to breakfast. It was raining and we couldn’t get in anywhere, so we ended up at a pizza place. 😆 But pizza for breakfast isn’t as bad as you’d think! Tonight, we’re celebrating our neighbors’ birthdays after the kids go down. Fingers crossed for good weather! Other than that, pretty average rainy weekend over here… which is actually nice, because it gives us an excuse to hang around together. :)
Backyard Discovery Playhouse, available via Walmart+.
Walmart+ is a new kind of membership that the Larkin Family has thoroughly enjoyed this year! Why? It saves us so much time and money!
Today’s blog post is one of the most important I’ve ever published.
Please excuse the mess, but I finally have a kitchen update for you! Today I’m sharing some photos of the in-progress space. (Unedited because I typically think unedited photos show true color best!)
Mitch here!
As I type, I can think of five independent chores that I need to do. It often feels like I run around my house all day, attempting to fix things at the same rate that my family can break them. (Which is surprisingly fast, and probably why I can never keep up.) Can anyone relate to this?! 😆 EVERYTHING IS BROKEN ALL THE TIME. To make matters worse, I’m the least handy guy you’ll ever meet, and my repair jobs usually just cause further damage.
One of our favorite engagement photos by my friend Rachel! Mitch proposed on May 4th, and while we don’t really celebrate the day, there’s always something special about it. Love you, Mitch.
Grab you coffee! Here are the first 10 things that come to mind.
Mitch here!
As on of the dorkier dudes on the internet, I’ve taken it on myself to internet-enable every corner of my home. And, to the surprise of my wife, I’m here to report that it’s all working well and totally worth the effort.
Take that, Kelly!
Kelly here. I feel like my initial reluctance to “go smart” in our home requires a BIT of explanation. Cough, cough. Mitch attempted several of these projects in our first place, and we were left with giant holes in our walls for years. Sooooooo… 😆 This time, though, things went a lot more smoothly, and I really love the smart features!
Carry on. ;)
Okay, fine. This is true.
