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if your child received @lego for Christmas ➡️🛒 order the @creativeqt slide away toy storage basket and play mat. available on @amazon. link in bio. not sponsored. thank me later. 😉 // perfect for tidy play and easy clean up if you have no intention of actually organizing the #lego pieces 🙌🏼 first #momhack of 2020 @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2IZNa

if your child received @lego for Christmas ➡️🛒 order the @creativeqt slide away toy storage basket and play mat. available on @amazon. link in bio. not sponsored. thank me later. 😉 // perfect for tidy play and easy clean up if you have no intention of actually organizing the lego pieces 🙌🏼 first momhack of 2020 @liketoknow.it liketkit http://liketk.it/2IZNa

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| this is who i am now 🤪❤️ oversized graphic tees and biker shorts on repeat.

Aerie has a great collection of athletic biker shorts in a variety of colors … ribbed, scalloped, with pockets and so on. the last pair is a knit biker short from Flat White that i rented and opted to purchase with Nuuly.

shop Urban Outfitters or Daydreamer for cool oversized tees.

#LTKsalealert #LTKfit #LTKunder50

Matching sets make the perfect loungewear! True to size or a bit big if anything. Favorites from LOFT lou & grey and American Eagle aerie including some perfect sets for Valentine’s Day outfits! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/35TAa

| thanksgiving week! 🦃🤷🏽‍♀️ how did that happen?!

since we host most holidays in our home, i really have a complicated relationship with the idea of dressing up to celebrate. i could just as easily stay in my pajamas as get myself decked to match the halls SO i often compromise with this go-to holiday style ➡️ a camisole and a cardigan.

in previous years, i kept the cami simple and opted for a fun textured cardigan. this year i am reversing the style … layering a fun, textured camisole (think sequins or velvet or ✨ BOTH) with a simple, comfy cardigan. pair with jeans and boots if you’re ambitious and leaving your home OR slip into a pair of joggers … 🙌🏼 like i plan to … and really enjoy your holiday meal!

head over to the @liketoknow.it app for more holiday style inspo and links. 😉 #liketkit http://liketk.it/31Uci

| just a mom. momming. in her #MomUniform.

i got to November with more success than expected for my ‘no spend until year end’ NYE resolution (a pause on purchasing clothing). BUT as the colder weather approaches and my lifestyle now singularly calls for ‘stay home’ style … i cheated and purchased a variety of new joggers. along with my new @bombas Gripper Slippers. for all the cozy! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/31BSq

| it is going to be a great Halloween! … we can feel it in our bones. skeleton puns. SO humerus. #skelefun

last night we dressed the part #squadghouls to begin our tour around town in judging and selecting a favorite for the #LBNY #BeyondTheBeach Halloween House / Balcony Decorating Contest. due to a glitch in the matrix, we only saw a few BUT are excited to continue our tour this weekend.

TONIGHT, Friday October 23, AT 5PM the virtual map will go live to the general public! our neighbors have worked unBOOlievably hard to create this local haunt SO check it out and head over to Facebook to vote and let them know how SPOOktacular their displays are!

style // #feelingFANGtastic is this festive Written in the Stars Coat #mynuuly @nuuly @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2ZqiL

Free people sweater layered under my favorite Anthropologie overalls. Linking similar. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Y6wg

| #AdventuresAhead // i LOVE the sentiment of the reusable tumbler i purchased with @fabfitfun (especially as we continue to embark on the unknown remote learning journey) BUT i strongly dislike the feeling of a steel straw against my teeth. SO it was a fortuitous coincidence that i also received these @kleankanteen reusable metal straws WITH silicone tips with my @mightyfix subscription! also available on Amazon and Target. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2WHkU

Is your child in virtual school / remote learning? If they’re wearing headphones but you want to listen in - I recommend these! These headphones can connect to one another or to any pair of headphones with an old school jack!

Headphones keep the boys from distracting one another while in the same room and these let me listen in to either OR BOTH 🤪. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2WEpm

| when you get to the end of the rainbow and are just as excited about the pot as the gold #storagesolutions #toomanytoys

linking 2 of my favorite 🙌🏼 storage solutions for blocks and @LEGO (and more) on the @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2WA2N

free people hanalei bay dress. gooey floral lace up sleeveless dress perfect transition for boho fall style. and SO comfy! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2WnI9

| here is a look at ALL the beauty products i didn’t use last week while ‘masked in manhattan’ visiting Dave at the hospital. i may not be a beauty expert but i have curated a combination of high end and drugstore #beautyproducts that i love … and consider this capture my routine cheat sheet! i linked what i could on @ @liketoknow.it app 😘 #liketkit

skincare // i am a @rodanandfields REDEFINE lady … but love the lightweight tinted moisturizer even more, Radiant Defense Perfecting Liquid with SPF 30.

conceal. highlight. contour // shout out to 2 fellow #LongIslandNY moms for sharing great, simple to use products: @itschristinehernandez @beautycounter Touchup Skin Concealer Pen and @mrs.fancynancy @avoninsider True Color Transforming Contour Stick. and because i am not big on shimmer, i have always been a big fan of @benefitcosmetics HOOLA Matte Bronzer!

lips // while @maccosmetics Velvet Teddy had been my go-to, i am now next level obsessed with @buxomcosmetics PlumpLine Lip Liners!

eyes // i have been using the @eyeko Black Magic Liquid Eyeliner my cousin gifted me! and am SO glad @fabfitfun introduced me to @beautybakeriemakeup eyeshadow. i don’t often wear eyeshadow BUT these make it worth it! i don’t think i have ever encountered eyeshadow pigments with so much punch and stay power.

mascara // thank you @kimberlymarie425 for introducing me to @thrivecausemetics Liquid Lash Eyelash Extensions. allergies. cry. sweat. this is THE PERFECT no mess, everyday mascara.

and i also have the @thrivecausemetics Brilliant Eye Brightener that i received in my @influenster ‘Best in Beauty’ box in 2018 … alongside @beccacosmetics Pressed Highlighter and @lauramercier Translucent Loose Setting Powder. in an older post on the blog @lgartistry reviewed and walked me through how to use these products! http://liketk.it/2Wb8R

| something worth celebrating LESS LAUNDRY. with #mynuuly clothing rental subscription service, you can skip the laundry and dry cleaning of your rental items.

the look // @loft tee #loftimist + @nuuly @freepeople we the free, dogtown cut off shorts. what is it about #momshorts that makes me want to break my ‘no spend, til year end’ resolution?! tempted to keep these #highwaistshorts. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Vz2V

Sublime oversized distressed tshirt is my go to for lazy days. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2V477

After owning a pair for two years (cannot find exact match), I finally broke out the self adhesive push up bra for this dress. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2URCA

| let’s talk date nights. how they happen? when they happen? where they happen?

how // planned or spontaneous? are your date nights etched in stone, penciled into the calendar, or enjoyed on a whim?!

when // weeknights or weekends? day dates or overnights? do you carve out couple time once a week, once a month, or once in a blue?!

where // local restaurant or new adventure? have you had a date night IN?!

as i brace myself for what is sure to be a busy fall, i don’t want us to forget to take advantage of what i consider the most romantic season! this might mean converting our impromptu date nights to a romantic routine. and i am genuine curious what works for YOU, especially those of you with little ones at home.

the look // because our date nights tend to be spontaneous, it is helpful to have a date night outfit on deck. would you believe me if i told you i got ready in under a half hour?! love this whimsical @urbanoutfitters annabelle tiered ruffle maxi dress. NOW under $100. linked in bio. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2URBK

Prepping for a year of homeschool by making small changes that will make our boys a bit more self sufficient. Make their own breakfast with OXO cereal dispenser and creamer! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2TZ2a

Obsessed with these LEE Vintage mom Bermuda shorts snagged through my NUULY and my LOFT Lou & Grey Rainbowstitch sweater is still available is some sizes at 50% OFF! @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2QIRv

| what's your current go-to outfit?! atleisure (aka leggings), tie-dye sweatpant set, tee & jeans (who are you?!), pajamas, or perhaps a #muumuu of sorts? // oh you wanted me to address the zombie child in my outfit photo? #momofboys

shop w. me | i love the bright green tone and flowy fit of this @caara tiered midi dress, included in #MyNuuly fashion rental subscription. it is the perfect balance of comfort and style. #muumuuheaven // linking similar styles on the @liketoknow.it app (link in bio) #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Pmd3

| Teddy doesn't worry whether his Super Mario sweatshirt is seasonally appropriate. matches his pants. flatters his figure. or enhances his persona. Teddy wears his Super Mario sweatshirt simply because he really likes Mario. be like Teddy. 🤣👍🏼 #DressForJoy

the look | can we call this vintage?! @marriedtothemobny tee styled with my most recent @nuuly #FashionRental ... @rose_carmine long sunset hooded cardi and @anthropologie paint-splattered overalls // overalls are just one of those joyful fashion items. amiright?! 📲 linking similar styles on the @liketoknow.it app #liketkit http://liketk.it/2OsIs

| this is me. and Vega. in deep thought. about JOY. but in all seriousness i have been putting A LOT of thought into 'what brings me joy' ... and have challenged myself during our time home to #DressForJoy. (and sometimes that means channeling your crazy art teacher).

shop w. me | @shadeamour handprinted pants and colorful @freepeople radiate pullover, @nuuly #ClothingRental @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2OrG4

new on the blog | the items listed below from my Mother's Day Gift Guide are linked for your convenience on the blog at www.boardsandbay.com (link in bio).

1. LOFT Cozy Fleece Slippers $34.50 (NOW 40% OFF with code LOVE) | because what mom doesn't want more cozy (or #LOVELOFT), especially right now #quarantineshoes
2. BODUM Electric Burr Coffee Grinder $100 | funny story about how we wound up with this appliance. i had ordered it for a friend off her bridal registry. but my husband wound up opening the package before me, setting it up and using it! happiest accident.
3. SHADE AMOUR handprinted robe $45 | local love with vacation vibes. who doesn't want to be transported for a MOMent.
4. ISLAND AND IVORY Her Box of Treats $65 | or any other of their incredibly curated and thoughtful gift boxes. also local.
5. blond $5-7.50 | locally handcrafted goat milk soaps, bath salts, and scrubs. we are always stocked.
5. RH Baby & Child personalized vintage dagger necklace $25-$210 | who knew RH made jewelry?! ME. i have and love the look these charms!
7. GARDEN REPUBLIC Herbal Tea Garden Starter Kit $29.97 | i love the idea of grow your own. especially now.

#liketkit @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/2Nzib

LOFT high waist utility pant (beige grey, size 0) and floral stitchy sweater (small). #LOFTIMIST #liketkit @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/2KADv

LOFT Lou & Grey Rainbowstitch cropped sweater (small) paired with high waist unity pant in shoreline grey (size 0) @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KAD4 #LOFTIMIST

Love the banded elastic waist (athleisure feel) if LOFT floral bubble hem sweatshirt (small) paired with (xs) Lou & Grey rust joggers @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KACO #LOFTIMIST

LOFT Lou & Grey Rust colored joggers (xs) with elastic waist and stripe textured sweater (small) with sleeve details. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KACB #LOFTIMIST

LOFT Lou & Grey Stitchy Pocket Open Cardigan and Cosmic Joggers in red wood and russet brown (rose and rust colors) size XS with S floral v neck vintage tee @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KACm #LOFTIMIST

LOFT favorites for National Loftimist Day sale 40% + 20% OFF inlcuding Lou & Grey

Joggers, utility pants, tees, sweaters, cardigans, headbands, accessories and more @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KAAN

I am in love with these super high waist high rise corset style straight leg jeans from Agolde that I received with my Nuuly subscription and I’m tempted to make the purchase. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Kxpf

Love these LOFT Lou & Grey heart terry sweatpants. Comfortable and perfect thickness to transition from winter to spring. Now 40% OFF! Code: FLASH. Wearing a small. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2KulG

Free People ON SALE at Macy’s. Use: LOVE for extra 20% OFF @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Kjpe

| i have officially made it more than 30 days without purchasing any clothing for myself #NewYearsResolution BUT i am trying a new clothing rental subscription service @nuuly with pieces from @anthropologie, @free people, and @urban outfitters, i love the unique variety and quality pieces (like this fuzzy, soft Free People Fair Weather Cardigan Sweater) BUT, even more, the sustainable reusable garment shipping bag made from recycled water bottles (SWIPE) #sustainablefashion

get $10 OFF your first month's @nuuly subscription with LINK IN BIO.

shop w. me | Free People currently ON SALE at @macys with an extra 20% OFF use: LOVE // shop my outfit and other #FreePeople favorites on the @liketoknow.it app. find me there @boardsandbay. #liketkit http://liketk.it/2Kjou

the best most comfortable winter calf socks from
Bombard @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2J5EN

my experience with clothing rental subscriptions has undoubtedly helped me understand my personal style. i find myself more thoughtful now about what i put On-The-Rack to rent through my Infinitely @loft subscription than prior in-store purchases. and my last two boxes were both successes! Including y favorite @louandgrey softblend sweatpants in burgundy and LOFT velvet hoodie, striped hooded poncho sweater, and fair isle hooded sweater. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2IZGB

This year I am making an effort to “shop” my own closet, focusing on finding the trends I love that I already own like chunky fun fringe sweaters. Shop similar to my LOFT sweater here from sales to splurges! #liketkit @liketoknow.it http://liketk.it/2IJTC

Add a layer of style and warmth with a LOFT puffer vest. Layered comfortably under my winter coat. With Sam Edelman Jennifer studded combat boots. @liketoknow.it #liketkit http://liketk.it/2IcUq