We wanted to get out of L.A. for a second. We were basically just seeking some cooler weather, to be honest with you. Yes, that could have been as simple as our annual drive up to San Francisco, but I was getting the itch and the urges. You know… to go somewhere new. See something different. Cross something…
Peltekians Take the PNW: the Hotel
I wanted to touch briefly on how much we loved our hotel in Seattle. Normally we stay with Marriott. It’s just a safe bet pretty much everywhere, ya know? Nothing fancy, but we trust the brand. And they are everywhere. But in Seattle – damn, they were expensive. Down by the waterfront was over $300/night the…
Quick Catch Up While I Edit a Million Photos
What an insane week it’s been. Insane in the best way possible, I mean. Last Sunday, Paul and I had a date night to see Elton John at the Staples Center. We were so far away, in the second to last row, we now know what he would look like from outer space. And I’ll tell you,…
5 More Friday Confessions
I have 3 hot yoga classes under my belt now, but a few of those poses terrify me. Headstands, handstands, frickin LOTUS. Owwwwwie. But for some unexplained reason, I really enjoy the weekly practice. I have to say, my husband’s “vacation” so far as been overwhelmingly… underwhelming. Poor guy got sucked back into work, so it hasn’t been much…
5 More Friday Confessions
Anyone else feel like it’s just never going to be cold again here in LA? I’ve worn shorts non-stop since February. I really hope to be eating my words come Christmas time. My attention span has gotten so bad, and I’ve gotten so used to interruptions, I can only get through about 30 minutes of a movie…
8 Years and Counting
DAD! DAD! DAD! Eat! Dad! Eat! EAT! EAT! Mom. Mom! MOM! EAT!!! That would be the sound of sweet Stevie first thing in the morning. Cue me, burying my head under as many pillows as I can find, trying to drown out the nagging. Paul and I roll over and give each other the look. We…
5 More Friday Confessions
Nothing motivates me to eat my fruits and veggies like a weekend of debauchery. I came home from Palm Springs and ate healthy for like a whole day! Sometimes I take the local streets with the speed bumps because it always makes Stevie laugh. He giggles in the back seat and shouts “Mo-om!” with each thump.…
Mama Like: Mineral Eye Shadow
A few months back, I posted about this magical mascara that lengthens your lashes by 300%. It sounds absurd, but it’s a real thing. And I still love it. So when a rep from Younique asked if I’d like to try some additional products? Well, you bet I jumped at the chance. I’m honestly not…
Attempted Capsule Wardrobe: Downsizing
Yesterday was one of the first “free” days we’ve had in awhile. So as soon as we got Stevie down for a nap, I went temporarily insane, ripped everything out of my closet, threw it on the bed, and proceeded to clean the closet. This, in itself, is not breaking news because I clean my…
Stevie Fan Club {Hugs, Hugs, Hugs!}
You may have already seen this on Instagram and/or Facebook. But Stevie just learned how to give a real hug! Oooooh! To feel his chubby little arms squeeze around my neck… I mean, I can’t even describe it. I felt butterflies shwooshing around in my tummy. I felt a weight lifted off my shoulders. I…