Defining Personal Policies

THE WEEKLY EDIT:
Listening: The Tortured Poets Department by Taylor Swift
I would be remiss if I didn't mention it!

Feeling: Butter yellow and shades of greens
Shades of butter yellow like this and this and greens like this dress and this are sitting in my shopping carts. Sort of neutrals, sort of color and a whole lot of lovely for spring!

Life Hack: The Buckle Booster
Ever since my oldest switched to a booster seat, using a regular seat belt, the struggle with finding the buried buckle has been real! My husband found and ordered these buckle boosters, which have made clicking in much easier for her. Phew!

Applying: DreamBeam SPF 40
Listen, between getting the girls up, giving them breakfast, making their lunches, getting everyone dressed, breastfeeding Jack, and getting all three loaded up into the car, the last thing I have much time for before heading out for drop-off is myself. But I care and put in a little effort. This DreamBeam is a one-and-done product that has been great specifically for drop-off; it’s a moisturizer, an SPF, and has a soft golden hue for a warm glow. It gives me just the right amount of tint, smoothness and glow to feel a little more pulled together—this, plus a dab of color on my lips and sunglasses, boom!

Loved: Meghan in this Heidi Merrick dress
This dress was a moment! Side-note, GERI10 gets you 10% off at Heidi Merrick.

Wearing: Flattering denim, Saint Germain sunglasses & a strappy sandal
I ordered these Le Slim Palazzo’s from Frame and they are so flattering. The high waist, the hip hug, the stretch - I haven’t felt particularly “sexy” in denim in a long time and these were a nice confidence boost. Also feels good? A fun new frame to breathe new life into my wardrobe. And! We were in LA yesterday (hence why this newsletter is a day late - sorry!) and I packed these green sandals (see what I mean about into green?! also, GERI15 for 15% off JK anytime) for dinner.

Watch list: Ripley & Brandy Hellville & the Cult of Fast Fashion
I’m prioritizing every second of sleep I can get at the moment but have started a watch list for when we’re back to regular sleep and these two are on it - have heard good things about both.

Planning: An Ina Garten Cookbook Club
Ok, this Ina Cookbook Club is hilarious! The denim shirts, the cosmos, the Ina recipes…so good! I’m ready to host one. Who’s in?

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ALRIGHT, LET’S GET INTO IT:
Defining Personal Policies

My friend Sam once made reference to her “personal policies” and as the term came out of her mouth, I felt a deep level of respect. The sheer idea that she’d spelled out her policies signaled to me that she’s a person who knows what she wants, has strong boundaries and likes a certain level of control in her life.