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    home tour : allegra rose berger’s little beach bungalow


    i have to admit i’m sort of allegra’s super fan, she’s one of those people on instagram that i always click on when i see her stories on my feed. i just really like her simple beachy style and she’s also a very cute person!

    she recently moved into the cutest little beachy bungalow and it looked effortless and perfectly styled within what felt like weeks, so i begged her for a house tour and here we are! i hope you enjoy it too. 

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    how we conceived using mosie baby

    this post is in partnership with mosie baby

    when i wrote my last update announcing my pregnancy, i mentioned how we used mosie baby and got a lot of people writing me asking about it –i am so excited to share a whole post with you about it today, because i strongly believe in this product!!

    i know everyone is different, but we have had so much luck with it that i definitely think it’s worth trying if you’ve struggled in your journey to get pregnant. Read More

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    my tips for disneyland while pregnant

    we just did 2 days at disneyland with arlo (sort of a birthday trip slash pre-kindergarten slash the last time it will be just the three of us) and it was so much fun. i was nervous about a disneyland trip at 6mo pregnant in july, but it worked out*! i knew my limits and we took LOTS of breaks. having the two days helped a lot because we weren’t worried about cramming things in as much.Read More

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    peach, pistachio and crispy sage pizza

    i have been getting way into making pizza the past couple months, but like all my cooking, i’ve struggled with creativity and thinking outside the standard toppings (i usually do pepperoni, mushrooms, peppers, onions etc) but when i saw a pizza from this place mykes pizza in arizona on instagram stories, i was INSPIREEEED.

    i still haven’t made my own dough which a lot of you tell me is very easy, i’ll try it soon– i usually mix it up between dough from trader joes, the italian deli near our house, or these flatbread doughs that are insanely easy and i love a crispy flatbread crust. you can do this recipe with whatever dough you want, but i used the flatbread one.

    the first night i made it i couldn’t believe that i’d hyped it up so much in my head and it lived up to it. it was super delicious and so easy, and seems fancy enough to serve as a fun appetizer for entertaining too. the next time i made it, i decided to go a lot heavier handed with all the ingredients and i can’t recommend that enough! the bites that have all three toppings are the best bites, and you bought all the ingredients so you might as well cover that pizza!! 

    peach, pistachio and crispy sage pizza

    this peach, pistachio and crispy sage pizza is a nice flavor alternative if you want to switch it up from your traditional pizza toppings
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    Ingredients  

    • pizza dough
    • olive oil
    • minced garlic
    • grated mozzarella
    • one ripe peach*
    • shelled pistachios
    • fresh sage leaves

    Instructions 

    1. preheat your oven and pizza stone. brush olive oil into your dough and spoon on a tablespoon of minced garlic to spread around. i also like to create a crust by poking around the circumference with a fork.
    2. top with mozzarella.
    3. pan fry your sage leaves for 10-30 seconds. they don't need to get dark or crispy yet, but you'll see them change in the pan. they'll crisp even more in the oven so don't overdo it!
    4. top pizza with the sage leaves, halves pistachios, and thin slices of peach. cook until crust is crispy and it looks like pizza!

    Notes

    *when peaches aren’t in season, sub butternut squash or figs

    tag me if you make it! would love to see!

  • my pregnancy essentials

    my pregnancy has been way more chill than my first, and i was lucky the first time around too. my pregnancy with arlo i had heartburn every single day, but i took pepcid AC which helped a ton, this time i haven’t had anything like that really (actually until this week!)

    i had some strong smell aversions in the beginning, but that’s really the worst physical symptom i’ve had 6 months in! i’ve been extremely lucky, so this list of essentials might be very different than others.

    i’m not planning on another baby after this so i haven’t wanted to invest too much money into things that are specifically maternity, instead trying to find things that will work for these next few months as well as postpartum and beyond. (i spent a bunch of money on things i never wore again last time and it was a mistake) Read More

  • amazon prime day sales to shop

    it’s prime day (today and tomorrow)– so i thought i would round up a bunch of my favorites that are on sale as well as some items i’m coveting! hurry, some of the deals are going super quickly!!

    and you can shop my entire amazon storefront here, which i’m constantly updating, and made a prime day list on there tooRead More

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    arlos mario themed 5th birthday

    to be honest when arlo got so into mario and requested a mario theme this year, i was not super into it. we all know primary colors are not really my forte lol. but the more i pinterested, the more i realized it was my most exciting challenge so far.Read More

  • cucumber and yogurt crostinis

    it’s basically tzakaki on bread, but these are sooo good. my FIL has been making them every summer for years and i always look forward to it, so i realized i could start doing it myself! 

    it’s a super simple recipe, perfect for chill summer dinners or entertaining –but i promise it will impress all of them! my stepdad was over the other day and shocked how good they are.

    cucumber and yogurt crostinis

    basically tzakaki on bread! perfect for chill summer dinners or entertaining but still impressive and tasty
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    Ingredients  

    • baguette
    • olive oil
    • 1-2 large cucumbers or a handful of english cucumbers
    • full fat greek yogurt
    • coarse sea salt
    • fresh dill

    Instructions 

    1. finely dice up cucumbers and let sit in a bowl till you’re ready to serve.
    2. slice a baguette and brush olive oil top before grilling, toasting, pan frying or baking the bread. totally up to you how you want to crisp up your toasties, i’ve been using my balmuda.
    3. once your bread is golden brown and you’re ready to serve, mix the cucumbers with greek yogurt. start with about 2-3 heaping tb and add as you like it. you want it to be creamy but not dripping with yogurt.
    4. sprinkle your sea salt and some sprigs of fresh dill on top and serve!

  • my fave things this month | may

    POPPY ANKLET $68

    i love wearing an anklet and i upgraded mine to this cute shiny one, i love that it comes in small sizes too!

    GLASS TUMBLER WITH SILICONE SLEEVE $15

    got this tumbler for my iced teas and i’m so happy with it. the color is beautiful and it fits in my cup holder and i love that the straw is chewy hahah. 

    BEIGE SEAMLESS PONYTAIL HOLDERS $6

    its the little things, very excited about these ponytail holders i got that look so much cuter on my wrist than the typical black ones. i personally don’t care about them matching my hair and would way rather them match my aesthetic lol.

    COMETEER COFFEE PODS $48

    these frozen recyclable coffee pods are so amazing, you can use to make iced or hot drinks and they work with tons of different roasters. use code PERFECT for $30 off!!

    LINEN TANK DRESS $16 (!!)

    this dress looks so much more expensive than it is (normally $20), super easy to throw on all summer long and good for daytime or nighttime (and a growing bump!)

    NONSTICK GRILL MATS $16

    after a few times of getting my food super stuck to the grates while grilling, i got these mats and i love them. i still get grill marks with them and they just make it so much easier to cook foods that would stick (fish, chicken skin, veggies). i’m sure grill aficionados would never use them, but luckily i’m not one of those lol. 

    OSEA ATMOSPHERE PROTECTION CREAM $48

    ever since i’ve started using this moisturizer my skin is like 60% softer. i love it so much! 

    LEATHER TISSUE BOX COVER $11

    after ordering a few different versions and colored leather tissue box covers, i finally found the one i love most — the camel color is perfect and it makes your tissues look so good. fyi the first couple tissues in the box will require two hands to remove haha. 

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    father’s day gift guide 2022

    father’s day is right around the corner and i tried my best to find gifts that aren’t all the cliche dad stuff (but hey there are still plenty of those gifts on here too)

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