Oh my gosh, guys. Part of me is asking how it’s already Friday, while the other part of me is like, YAY IT’S FINALLY FRIDAY. To be clear: Even though the girls had the week off from school (which I love, for both them and their teachers!) Mitch’s parents took them to the lake for a couple of days, so I have no reason to complain. As you all know, the Larkin household just exists in a special state of chaos at all times,
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A Family-Friendly Guide to Saugatuck, MI
Visiting Saugatuck, Michigan has been on our travel list for years. And this past weekend, we finally made it there! A short 2.5-hour drive from Chicago, Saugatuck is nestled against a couple of other charming towns on the shores of Lake Michigan. Think “Nantucket meets Stars Hollow.” And while it’s obviously enjoyed by visitors in the summer months, fall is absolutely enchanting there.
Saugatuck and Douglas (its sister town) invited our family—along with the Loftus and Khan-Holland crews—up for a couple of nights,
Staying Safe in the City
Mitch here!
Today’s post is a little more serious than the average Mitch post because we’re partnering with Evolv Technology to discuss their impressive new efforts to improve public safety. As the son of a teacher, former teacher myself, current city dweller and father of two full-time elementary school students, the safety of my family while out in public is always top of mind. And it’s been very encouraging and exciting to learn about the new security technologies being developed by Evolv Technology to help make our communities safer!
The Best Outdoor Modular Kitchen
Mitch here!
I’m a dad with a deck and two kids at home. I should be a straight-up grilling machine. But I’ve got a ghastly grill game. Instead of flipping burgers, I’ve been flopping them. My poultry is paltry. My franks are freaks.
Ah, the Dad Jokes.
Anyway, I clearly needed to improve my grillmanship, and I found the best grilling partners in the world to help me do just that: BBQ Guys and Mont Alpi Grills.
Foster Beach, Chicago
Lucy’s Swimsuit (Sold out version here.) / Emma’s Swimsuit / Girls’ Red Gingham Dresses (In this video of the night!) / Girls’ Denim Jackets / Nantucket Sweater / Sail to Sable Maxi Dress (Newer. Also love this one!) / Sunglasses / Mitch’s Sweatshirt / Mitch’s Warby Parker Sunglasses
As Chicago has finally warmed up,
Rosemary Beach: That Magical First Day
Americana Sweater (There are both cropped and longer versions, and lots of colors!) / Dragon Diffusion Large Nantucket Tote (Tuckernuck has a bunch, too.) / Veja Sneakers (You can also find them here and here.) / Liberty of London Headband / Sunglasses / Newer Toothpick Jeans / Emma’s Jeans,
Review: Dudley Stephens Park Slope Turtleneck
Dudley Stephens Park Slope Fleece Turtleneck (Also available via Tuckernuck. The longer version is called the Cobble Hill Turtleneck.) / Hudson Barbara Jeans / J.Crew Quilted Cocoon Coat / J.Crew Montauk Tote / Ray-Ban Sunglasses
If you’ve ever considered investing in the Dudley Stephens Park Fleece Turtleneck, I’m here to tell you to do it.
Coffee with Lucy, Vol. 1
The Best J.Crew Jeans (Also LOVE these. If you want them to have the cropped look, order petite! All Demi-boot jeans here.) / Black Booties (CRAZY soft leather.) / Sweater / Puffer Jacket / Lucy’s Jacket, Star Sweatshirt, Corduroy Skirt and $16 Sneakers
We recently took Lucy downtown to get “coffee”
10+ Things, 1/1
Girls’ Outfits (Bought them last year on super sale. Buy now and just save ’em!)
Happy New Year!
The girls are still on their holiday break until Wednesday, but we just got back to Chicago and we’re enjoying some downtime at home. While the holiday season couldn’t have gone better—well, okay, it could have gone a little better 😆