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The top items to meep my kids outside during the summer:
1. Bounce house!! My kids are on this daily.
2. Lazy Susan: sounds simple but you can serve everything on this thing from snacks to meals.
3. Galvinzed Bucket: for popsicles and drinks.
4. Outdoor Serveware / Dishware: these watermelon plates are my favorite!

AD @wayfair wishyouwerehere outdoor Wayfair WayfairPartner The top items to meep my kids outside during the summer: 1. Bounce house!! My kids are on this daily. 2. Lazy Susan: sounds simple but you can serve everything on this thing from snacks to meals. 3. Galvinzed Bucket: for popsicles and drinks. 4. Outdoor Serveware / Dishware: these watermelon plates are my favorite!

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#AD Texas backyard entertaining favorites that help keep the kids outside all summer long ☀️🍉
1. Lazy Susan snack tray — easy grab-and-go snacks for kids
2. Watermelon outdoor plates — cute, durable, and perfect for summer entertaining
3. Galvanized bucket — fill with popsicles, drinks, or water bottles
4. Outdoor dishes and serving pieces that make hosting feel effortless
5. Bounce house — hours of entertainment and one of our best backyard investments
We spend so much of our summer outside, and these are a few things we reach for again and again. Can’t wait to share more of our backyard and home improvement projects along the way!
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Texas backyard entertaining favorite — to help keep your kids outside!!
1. Bounce house
2. Lazy Susan
3. Galvanized Bucket for popsicles + drinks
4. Outdoor dishes! Love these watermelon ones.

We spend all summer long outside. Can’t wait to share more of our home improvements projects along the way!

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#Ad #Pepto_Partner HOORAY! For our summer trip... COSTA RICA! And hooray for Pepto-Bismol! With 5-in-1 stomach relief, this mama is going to be able to enjoy all the food and feel great in a bikini!

But, YES, COSTA RICA!! Ryan and I went together on a couples' trip two years ago. We fell in love and couldn't wait to bring the boys back... one day, we said. One day came, and we are headed BACK!

As I thought about travel prep for trips, I tried to break down the most relevant things I practice to this day. Before traveling, you need to think about the "3 P's": 1. Packing, 2. Planning, 3. Plane. If you can master those (as a parent), your trip will be a success!
Packing: Keep it MINIMAL. Aim for LESS. Fewer suitcases. Less stuff. Use packing cubes — one per child. Mom gets to bring the most stuff, period! Don't forget the Pepto-Bismol!
Planning: ALWAYS create an itinerary. With a big family, THIS IS A MUST. Even if we don't stick to the plan, it's nice to have one. Print it and laminate!

Plane: 11 years of being a mom, and we have mastered the plane. I don't even wince getting onto planes. It's confidence, but it's also strategy. Bring snackle boxes, and for us, we allow gaming (ONLY ON THE PLANE).

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Ad. Comment "SUMMER" for my outdoor favorite, including our BOUNCE HOUSE, which we use daily (2x!) and my outdoor serve-ware (that we also use on repeat).
What it takes to have a big family, PART 2. Holy moly. Our days are full. But, I love full. Full means you built something you now have to work to maintain. And the working part. The being productive with my life, working hard to do the things I love ... feels like it's what it's all about.

Do I wonder what a calm life would be like? Sometimes. Do I wish a calm life were my life? I wonder. But deep down, I know (it sounds crazy) this is the kind of life that makes me happy.

Being a mom is a mission. And having five kids immediately puts you on one. Almost as if I can do more because of them. Not just directly through them, but through many other aspects of my life. As if my kids, each one of them, have expanded my capacity for living... and doing.

Days are not perfect. Trust me. But they're full. And they're fun. And they're ours.
What each day ALWAYS has: me waking up before the kids. Me working out first thing in the morning. Me getting myself ready. Some sort of breakfast (whether I make it or my older boys throw it together). @wayfair, #wishyouwerehere, #outdoor, #Wayfair, #WayfairPartner

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The ultimate outdoor favorites for moms and kids - wanting to live a ‘90’s summer!

This includes our favorite bounce house with a basketball hoop, slide, and small pool.

And all our favorite outdoor entertaining items: serving dishes, watermelon plates, lazy Susan and more. Whether it’s just your family, or your hosting friends — enjoy the summer with these amazing finds!

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Do you have what it takes to have a big family?
Honestly? I never thought I would. I grew up in a 2-child family and assumed I'd have the same. Then I started having babies, and it was the most miraculous experience of my life. But that alone doesn't make someone want five.
So what does?
I think it comes down to personality. The hardwiring of the parents. Me and my husband — and most big-family parents I've met — share a few traits, and I'll just say them plainly:
→ You're okay pushing against norms. (You literally are one.)
→ You're okay being uncomfortable. The more kids, the more there is to manage.
→ You like being challenged constantly — organization, logistics, giving time to each kid, finding creative solutions society won't hand you.
→ You're not chasing margin. You're not optimizing for rest, or quiet, or time alone to just be.
If you want a calmer, more restful life — a big family probably isn't for you. And that's not a judgment. That's just real.
The thing I love most about it is the family unit. There's less individualism (which has its pros and cons — less 1:1 time, for sure), but the togetherness is unmatched. The pack-of-them energy. The way the older ones raise the younger ones. The fact that no one is ever lonely in this house.
It's not for everyone. But for the woman it IS for? There's nothing else like it.
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Master / Primary Closet Organization with the Container Store using 12 products.

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Pant and Skirt Hanger Clear Pkg/3 x10
Large Drop-Front Shoe Box Clear Pkg/4 x2
Large Petal Water Hyacinth Bin Natural x6
Large Montauk Rattan Rectangular Bin Natural x6
Bin Clip Label Birch Pkg/3 x3
Belt Storage x2

I know, spending money to organize can feel counterintuitive. But I'm a firm believer that a calm space creates a calm life. And as a busy mom, I've learned that sometimes the most powerful thing you can do is buy back a little peace.
The moment I walked into this closet after Hannah finished, something shifted. It sounds dramatic but it's true. Everything just felt... clearer.

You don't need a professional organizer to get here. That's exactly why I made this video: to help give a shortcut.

Moms carry enough. Your space should be working for you, not against you. You've got this. 🤍 container store partnerr

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Outdoor hosting at our house lately 🤍

We’ve been setting up simple, elevated spaces that actually work for a family of 7—and these are the pieces we keep reaching for:

• long serving tray
• gingham salad servers
• divided serving tray with lazy susan
• flamingo pitcher
• watermelon plates + matching bowls
• galvanized beverage tub
• inflatable water slide bounce house

Easy, functional, and still feels pulled together for summer.

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This is what outdoor life looks like with 5 boys lately ☀️

Less “perfect setup”… more grab-and-go hosting that actually works—and these Wayfair finds have made it so easy:

• long serving tray for quick setups
• gingham salad servers (such a fun detail)
• divided lazy susan tray for snacks
• flamingo pitcher (huge hit with the kids)
• watermelon plates + bowls for summer nights
• beverage tub for drinks outside
• and the water slide bounce house that basically lives in our yard

It’s simple, it’s fun, and it works for real life.
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One year in our Texas home 🤍
And almost one year with Cal.

I still remember the day we bought this house—it felt monumental. Like… we did it.
I couldn’t believe it was ours.

But truthfully, I didn’t think much about what came next.

At first, I planned to bring all of our furniture from Virginia.
Until we got the quote… and realized it made zero sense.

So we sold what we could, kept what mattered, and started over.

And I won’t lie—there was something scary about that.
Letting go of everything familiar.
Walking into an empty house with no real plan.

But at the same time… it felt incredibly freeing.
And from scratch, I started creating.

I feel so grateful this home has become a piece of art to me.
That I’ve gotten to have a vision—and slowly bring it to life.
The chance to create, intentionally, from the ground up.

And I think that’s something we’re meant to do—
to live in a constant state of creating.

Not because things get old…
but because we’re designed to build, shape, and expand what’s in front of us.
Whether it’s a home… or a family…
I’m always creating. <3

Mom to 5 Boys: Travel System

This is my go-to setup from @onequince: the Large Suitcase in Tan, the Carry-On, plus their packing cubes — everything fits together perfectly and keeps our trips way more organized.

🧳 Large Suitcase (Tan): $199
🧳 Carry-On: $129
✨ Duo set together: $229
🧺 Packing Cubes: $60

Features I actually care about:

– Lightweight polycarbonate shell that holds up to real travel
– Ultra-smooth Hinomoto spinner wheels
– TSA lock for peace of mind
– Built-in compression + interior organization
– Minimal, elevated aesthetic

I assign each kid a cube, unzip straight into hotel drawers, and never dig for outfits. It’s one of those small systems that saves me so much mental energy when we’re on the move.

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Travel Setup ✈️

Sharing my full luggage system from @onequince — I have the Large Suitcase in Tan, the Carry-On, and their packing cubes and this combo has survived airports, road trips, hockey weekends, and family travel chaos.

🧳 Quince Large Suitcase (Tan) — $199
🧳 Quince Carry-On — $129
✨ Buy them together as a duo for $229
🧺 Packing Cubes — $60

Why I love them:

✔️ Lightweight polycarbonate hard shell (durable but easy to lift)
✔️ Smooth 360° Hinomoto spinner wheels
✔️ TSA-approved lock
✔️ Interior compression system + organized compartments
✔️ Clean, elevated design that doesn’t scream “mom luggage”

These are direct-to-consumer, Away-level quality without the markup — and the packing cubes make it insanely easy to stay organized when traveling with kids.

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Comment “SPORTS” to get my favorite sports mom gear! I actually need to snag some of this myself…

I’m definitely in my travel sports mom era. It hit me when my boys started playing travel soccer in 2nd grade. My first thought: Am I REALLY doing this to MYSELF? To my FAMILY? The money. The family dinners lost. The anxiety of getting there on time (trust me, I’m always late). The constant go, go, go.

I had seasons of rebelling. Questioning the validity of youth sports. The seriousness of it all - not to mention the questionable refs, coach calls, playing time, losing streaks, heartbreaks, gas costs, and everything that comes with living out of your car.

When it came down to it, there are many things about youth sports, especially travel, that I hate. And honestly, I still hate. But you know what? There’s more about it that I love. And maybe one day on my death bed I’ll shake my hand in the air and roll my eyes at those “wasted years.” But the irony is… I think I’ll miss it.

I really have given this thought. And I do believe kids, especially at a young age, need something to work toward. They need ownership of whatever that is (still working on passing that ownership button from us to them). I want my boys to understand what it means to struggle. What it means to compete. That life isn’t fair. That playing time isn’t a given. That you don’t always win. That sometimes the new player beats you out. That boring practices still matter. That you still show up when the game doesn’t go your way. That you push through the “I don’t want to do this.”

Because this is the stuff that builds resilience. Character. Grit. The ability to stay when things get uncomfortable. And no, it’s not perfect. But I’d rather my kids learn how to work hard for something that matters than drift through something easy.

Loving you through the wins, supporting you in the losses, sitting with you on the long drives and cheering you on in the late nights — and teaching you that effort matters more than comfort. I love you. And this? This is my sports mom era.

Bedding that works for kids and still looks good. Quince nails the balance: breathable fabrics, neutral colors, and quality that actually holds up.

Vance’s Room
• Airy Cotton Gauze Quilt Set – Brown
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Sand

Rhett’s Room
• European Linen Box Quilt – Dusty Olive
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Eucalyptus

Beauden + Quade’s Room
• European Linen Box Quilt – Navy
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Cream
• Chunky Hand Knit Wool Throw – Neutral

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High-quality bedding without the luxury markup. We’ve been slowly switching all the boys’ rooms to Quince—soft, breathable, and made to last through real kid life.

Vance’s Room
• Airy Cotton Gauze Quilt Set – Brown
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Sand

Rhett’s Room
• European Linen Box Quilt – Dusty Olive
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Eucalyptus

Beauden + Quade’s Room
• European Linen Box Quilt – Navy
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Cream
• Chunky Hand Knit Wool Throw – Neutral

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Simple, durable, and kid-approved bedding we actually live in. Quince makes high-quality essentials at honest prices—and these hold up to real life with five boys.

Vance’s Room

• Airy Cotton Gauze Quilt Set – Brown
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Sand

Rhett’s Room
• European Linen Box Quilt – Dusty Olive
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Eucalyptus

Beauden + Quade’s Room
• European Linen Cotton Stitch Quilt – Navy
• Bamboo Sheet Set – Cream
• Chunky Hand Knit Wool Throw – Neutral

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#ad Motherhood with five kids has taught me that simplicity wins. These are my go-to cleaning essentials from Target that help me keep the basics covered without creating more work for myself. I rely on the Swiffer Power Mop Multi-Surface Mop Kit and Swiffer Deluxe Sweep + Mop for quick floor resets, Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray for nonstop dishes, Cascade Platinum Plus Pods Dishwasher Detergent – Fresh for powerful clean every load, and the Febreze Scent Booster Air Freshener Plug to keep our home feeling fresh. These are the products I trust to support real life — not perfection.

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#ad As a mom to 5 boys, I don’t need complicated systems — I need cleaning products that work, fast. These are the staples I grab at Target because they help me reset the house without overthinking it. The Swiffer Power Mop Multi-Surface Mop Kit and Swiffer Deluxe Sweep + Mopmake floors manageable with kids running in and out all day. Dawn Platinum Powerwash Dish Spray is the only reason my sink gets cleared between meals. Cascade Platinum Plus Pods Dishwasher Detergent – Fresh handles the dishes when the load is very full (always). And the Febreze Scent Booster Air Freshener Plug keeps the house smelling clean even when life is loud. Doing less, but using better — that’s the goal.

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I’ve been thinking a lot about how motherhood has evolved—from ancient hunter-gatherer communities to the modern-day demands we live with now.

Back then, what made you a good momwas simple: being.
Being present. Being available. Being part of the life happening around you.

Today, being a good mom feels like an endless list of doing. And if you’re not careful, the external demands of modern motherhood can quietly make it miserable.

It’s taken me five kids to loosen my grip and really see what matters. To come back to the basics: being. Being you. Fully yourself in the presence of your children. Providing shelter. Making sure they’re fed. Giving them a safe place to sleep. Letting them know they’re loved.

And honestly? That’s it.

So 2026, for me, is about bringing motherhood back to the foundation. I’ll keep my 5am mornings. I’ll keep my before-the-kids-wake-up workouts. Those are standards I choose.

But everything else? It gets simpler.
More love. More presence. Less noise.

And that, to me, feels like the point.
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New year, new systems — not new willpower.

Most moms don’t struggle because they lack discipline.
They struggle because their home isn’t set up to support them.

James Clear says we don’t rise to the level of our goals — we fall to the level of our systems. And that applies just as much to your house as it does to your habits.

This year, I’m focusing on simple home systems that reduce friction:
• laundry baskets where laundry actually piles up
• garage and drop-zone storage that stops clutter at the door
• rolling carts and organizers that keep everyday items visible and usable
• shelves and racks that make cleanup automatic instead of overwhelming

When your environment works with you, everything feels lighter — mornings, routines, even motherhood.

Sharing my favorite Wayfair home organization finds that help create structure without sacrificing style. These are the exact pieces we use to make our home run smoother every day.

👉 Tap to shop all my Wayfair systems for a calmer, more functional home this year.

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New year, new systems — not new willpower.

Most moms don’t struggle because they lack discipline.
They struggle because their home isn’t set up to support them.

James Clear says we don’t rise to the level of our goals — we fall to the level of our systems. And that applies just as much to your house as it does to your habits.

This year, I’m focusing on simple home systems that reduce friction:
• laundry baskets where laundry actually piles up
• garage and drop-zone storage that stops clutter at the door
• rolling carts and organizers that keep everyday items visible and usable
• shelves and racks that make cleanup automatic instead of overwhelming

When your environment works with you, everything feels lighter — mornings, routines, even motherhood.

Sharing my favorite Wayfair home organization finds that help create structure without sacrificing style. These are the exact pieces we use to make our home run smoother every day.

👉 Tap to shop all my Wayfair systems for a calmer, more functional home this year.

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This is my go-to flu season setup for moms who still have to show up:
• Scalloped woven tray (Threshold)
• White Stanley 30 oz tumbler
• Ceramic Vase
• Jar Candle
• Dried Flowers
• Jammies
• Vicks VapoShower soothing vapor tablets
• Vicks VapoRub (a household staple)
• Vicks VapoCOOL Severe lozenges
• Vicks VapoStick for easy, on-the-go relief

Nothing fancy — just practical, comforting essentials that help me feel better fast so I can keep going when sickness hits our house. Everything is linked and easy to shop at Target.

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This is everything I keep on hand during flu season — for my kids and for me — because moms don’t really get to opt out.

My sick-day essentials from Target include:
• Scalloped woven tray (Threshold) to keep everything organized
• White Stanley tumbler — hydration always
• Ceramic Vase
• Jar Candle
• Dried Flowers
• Jammies
• Vicks VapoShower tablets (non-medicated soothing vapors)
• Vicks VapoRub (classic for cough + comfort)
• Vicks VapoCOOL Severe throat lozenges
• Vicks VapoStick — quick, mess-free soothing vapors

When everyone else goes down, the house still runs — so I keep simple systems like this in place to help me power through and feel better fast. Everything is linked and easy to grab at Target.

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This is everything I keep on hand during flu season — for my kids and for me — because moms don’t really get to opt out.

My sick-day essentials from Target include:
• Scalloped woven tray (Threshold) to keep everything organized
• White Stanley tumbler — hydration always
• Ceramic Vase
• Jar Candle
• Dried Flowers
• Jammies
• Vicks VapoShower tablets (non-medicated soothing vapors)
• Vicks VapoRub (classic for cough + comfort)
• Vicks VapoCOOL Severe throat lozenges
• Vicks VapoStick — quick, mess-free soothing vapors

When everyone else goes down, the house still runs — so I keep simple systems like this in place to help me power through and feel better fast. Everything is linked and easy to grab at Target.

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SHACKET size: small

Winter shacket. The perfect look for moms.
Outfit from 7 Diamonds

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#Ad These are the baby products I reach for daily—and why I don’t overthink them anymore.

Pampers Swaddlers Size 3 have been our go-to for Cal at 17 lbs. They’re incredibly soft, hold up overnight, and the absorbency gives me peace of mind between changes. Paired with Pampers wipes, they make diaper changes quick, gentle, and irritation-free.

We also keep Bobbie Infant Formula on hand as part of our feeding routine. I appreciate the intentional formulation, high standards, and how well it works for us in real life—not just on paper.

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Cal is 17 lbs and wearing Pampers Swaddlers Size 3, and they’ve been perfect for him. They’re ultra-soft, super absorbent, and have that blowout barrier that actually works (which matters more than anything). We also use Pampers Sensitive wipes—gentle, fragrance-free, and ideal for frequent diaper changes without irritating his skin.

For feeding, we rely on Bobbie Infant Formula when needed. It’s thoughtfully made, nutritionally complete, and designed to meet U.S. infant standards while using clean, simple ingredients.

These are staples we consistently reorder and keep stocked—especially in a busy house with five kids.

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Bobbie is an organic, European-style infant formula made with high-quality ingredients and no unnecessary additives… something I personally care about as a mom. And Pampers Swaddlers keep Cal comfy! The best part? Target makes moms' lives easier with in-app ordering and the ability to drive up + pickup AND with same-day delivery.

But… Dating your husband? It’s something my own parents always told me mattered. And after we had our second son—when they noticed life starting to slip away from us—they stepped in and treated us to a few date nights, including a babysitter. Looking back, that gift meant more than they probably realized.

Since then, we’ve added three more babies… and my parents stopped treating us (fair enough). But what that season taught me has stayed with me.

Let me be clear when I say this: there have been seasons when I have not dated my husband—and seasons when I still don’t—pregnancy fatigue. Newborn exhaustion. Breastfeeding. The logistics of five kids. Finding a sitter. Running a business. Trying to remember who I am again. Life, as parents, has a way of getting in the way. Add a baby, and dating your husband can easily fall to the bottom of the list.

And I’ve come to believe this deeply: in some seasons, that’s okay.

Because often, the inability to date your husband isn’t really about the date—it’s about the season you’re in. It’s about being so needed by everyone else that you temporarily lose sight of yourself. And that absence, that searching, can be part of the process.

But there is a moment—quietly, gradually—when you begin to find yourself again. And when that happens, I hope you find him too. Because choosing yourself again often leads you right back to the relationship that started it all.

You are worth that return.
And so is he.

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If you’re refreshing your holiday table this year, start here.

These Casafina fine stoneware plates feature festive Christmas trees, are dishwasher safe, and come 4 per set—perfect for kids, guests, and stress-free hosting. Durable, timeless, and not something you’ll only use once a year.

The Christmas tree glassware with gold rims adds just enough holiday sparkle without feeling overdone—and also makes a beautiful hostess or holiday gift.

Everything is from Wayfair, which has become my favorite one-stop shop for holiday entertaining, tableware, and seasonal home finds.

Linking all my Wayfair holiday table picks here.

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Holiday hosting, but make it easy.

These Casafina Christmas tree plates are fine stoneware, dishwasher safe, and durable enough for kids—while still feeling elevated and festive. Each set includes 4 plates, which makes holiday tables effortless when you’re hosting family or feeding a crowd.

Paired them with Christmas tree glassware with gold rims for a simple, classic holiday look that still feels special.

Everything here is from Wayfair, which is my go-to for holiday table settings, entertaining essentials, and seasonal decor—especially when you want quality without running all over town.

Shop all my holiday plates, glassware, and hosting finds at Wayfair below.

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John Cena Surprise! Everything I wore + brought!

Cost is Patagonia: Lonesome Mesa Long (size small). I can’t link Patagonia here :(

Boots are Gorsuch. Also can’t link those here :(

Travel day but make it legendary.
Surprising my boys with a John Cena WWE match meant an early morning, lots of logistics, and all the right staples to make it smooth.

Wearing my go-to Free People Going Places cardi, denim vest, and comfortable travel pants — easy layers for long days.
Packed everything in our quilted carryall + 3-piece suitcase set (a must when traveling with kids).
Comfort is non-negotiable, so I lived in these high-waisted leggings and basic tees.

For the baby: our trusted UPPAbaby Vista stroller and lightweight infant car seat — makes airport travel actually manageable.
And yes, the Bose Bluetooth speaker was essential for playing John Cena’s entrance music for the surprise moment.

Everything linked here — exact items from our WWE travel day.