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    Everything is Unknown Except for My Morning Skincare

    April 15, 2020

    Last night I woke up at 1am, 3am, 5am and 7am to nurse my son. During each one of those nursing sessions, I stared into space and periodically checked my timer so I knew when to switch sides. Amidst the fear of a loved one being infected with COVID-19, the monotony of being at home 24/7, and the emotional fluctuations of having just had a baby, my morning skincare routine is bringing me a sense of comfort and predictability that I am desperately craving.

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    The Sunday Edit // 4.12.20

    April 13, 2020

    The Sunday Edit How to be a boss on LinkedIn. This builder grade home was turned into a beautiful, earthy, moody home. Have you seen this Instagram account, @whatfranwore? It’s all the outfits that Fran Drescher wore in The Nanny and I may have spent 45 minutes looking through old posts. I’ve been wearing this […]

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    Things That Bring Me Joy While Social Distancing

    April 12, 2020

    I wanted to share things that bring me joy while social distancing. They’re all minor individually but together, they’re helping me retain parts of myself and my old life. I hope this list gives you some ideas if you also sometimes struggle with this new way of life.

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    March Reading List (Children in Quarantine Edition)

    April 8, 2020

    Since many of us are at home trying to be caregivers, employees, teachers and all the things, I think we can all appreciate a few new books (or some really great old ones) to introduce to our kids. Here is the children in quarantine reading list you never thought you needed.

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    The Sunday Edit // 4.5.20 – COVID-19

    April 5, 2020

    The Sunday Edit: As we enter week 4 of social distancing due to COVID-19, we have had our share of meltdowns, kids and grown-ups alike. It’s not easy but I also appreciate how nice it is to have this time at home together, especially with our newborn. We were so over-scheduled as a family and no matter how much we tried to cut out activities, it never really worked. Although the circumstances are scary across the board and I miss our family and friends, I’m grateful to have this time with Julian and our kids.Β 

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    Pregnancy & COVID-19: FAQ

    April 1, 2020

    Pregnancy and COVID-19 FAQs: what does it mean to be pregnant during a global pandemic? Was I more susceptible to getting coronavirus because I was pregnant?

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    The Sunday Edit // 3.29.20

    March 31, 2020

    Hello! How are you? The past two weeks have been surreal with incredible highs and terrible lows. In case you missed it, our son, Brody, was born almost two weeks ago. When I think of the day we found out we were pregnant last summer, who could have predicted the circumstances in which Brody would […]

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    Hi, I'm Tanya, a freelance writer, pharmacist, content creator and mama. Here you’ll find my musings on personal style, raising three kids in the city, and finding MAGIC in the most unremarkable everyday life moments.

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    The secret to traveling with kids - low expectatio The secret to traveling with kids - low expectations, high standards. ☺️ Read the full post on Substack.
    A road trip from Philadelphia to Portland, everyth A road trip from Philadelphia to Portland, everything we did, my favorite spots and the one thing I will never, ever do again. Link to the full post on Substack is on my stories!
    I’m excited to introduce you to Before You Know I’m excited to introduce you to Before You Know It, a newsletter about traveling with kids. Ever since we took our first family trip when my daughter was six months old, I fell in love with traveling with my little family. Everything feels new and exciting through a child’s eyes. When we travel together, I feel like I’m seeing the world with fresh eyes, too.

If you’ve ever planned a trip with kids, you know the excitement, and the chaos that can come with it. My goal with this newsletter is to make travel with kids feel not only possible, but magical, through honest storytelling, well-researched tips, and a stylish lens.

Before You Know It is the newsletter I want hitting my inbox every week, filled with tangible travel diaries, real how-to guides for flying with kids without losing your sanity, what’s worth your time and what you can skip, along with all the things I’ve learned along the way. 

Coming soon: a Barcelona and Costa Brava family friendly travel diary, a road trip to Maine, and how to spend a weekend in Philadelphia (the list I send to my friends!). I hope you’ll join me for the journey. Link in stories. πŸ’•
    One of my favorite go to daytime looks - jeans and One of my favorite go to daytime looks - jeans and a cozy cardigan with boots πŸ–€ 

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    Parental vacation advised ✌🏻 Parental vacation advised ✌🏻
    A recent outfit I love - I finally found baggy jea A recent outfit I love - I finally found baggy jeans that look good and are not super long or EXTREMELY baggy. 

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    I can’t even begin to explain the magic of havin I can’t even begin to explain the magic of having two days of 1 on 1 time with my daughter. We loved our weekend away together and still talk about it weeks later. 

The one thing I keep coming back to is floating in the pool, eating fries and listening to her tell me all the things on her mind. I loved every minute of it. 😍
    Still one of my favorite looks from @sezane Still one of my favorite looks from @sezane
    I remember you on the beach in your Sunshine Girl I remember you on the beach in your Sunshine Girl swimsuit. The little plant favors at your 1st birthday party with a sign that you’re growing up. You kissing my belly when I was pregnant with your brother. Dropping you off at school and you running back for one more hug. Laying in bed with you at night while you tell me everything on your mind. I remember you asking me to watch you brush your teeth so we can spend a few more minutes together before you go to sleep. Dressing up in tutus and playing tea party. Running through the splash pad at Dilworth Park. You laughing fearlessly on the swing carousel ride. The smile on your face when I would surprise you with croissants after ballet class. I remember when you told everyone at your 5th birthday party that you wanted to be a mommy when you grow up. I remember the rides home from school and hearing about your best and worst parts. 

You are a dream come true. As I look through these photos and cry because you’re growing up fast, only one thought comes to mind - how much love and laughter you have brought into our lives. You’ll always be our sunshine girl and I love being your mama. Happy 9th birthday! 🀩
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    I wore this one item of clothing every day for the I wore this one item of clothing every day for the full week we were in Paris - a trench coat! Despite the weather app indicating it would be 70 and sunny all week, we had rain everyday. Paris in the rain is beautiful and romantic - as long as you have a trench coat to stay dry. ☺️ Coat from @sezane πŸ–€
    We first went to Paris in 2012 for our one year an We first went to Paris in 2012 for our one year anniversary. Now we’re back 12 years later with our three kids. A full circle moment for us. 😍
    A week in Paris with daily rain - eventually we ju A week in Paris with daily rain - eventually we just bought ponchos. πŸ˜‚
    My nightstand book pile is getting out of hand. 🀣 I just started Midnight Library. What are you reading next!? 😍
    Happy New Year from us and the little people I get Happy New Year from us and the little people I get to play with all the time. <3 These beautiful moments, the difficult moments, and all the small moments in between - I love being their mom. πŸ’—
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