| Lenox Luna Nesting Dinnerware Set / Home |

Lenox has the greatest dinnerware set that includes six bowls and two plates, hidden within a nesting set – perfect for dinner for two or a larger gathering with friends. The best part, when put together, the Luna serves as a compact centerpiece for your table or to have on display in a cabinet.  

 | LAKE Poplin Shorts Set / Style |

I’m a huge fan of pajama sets. They make it easy to be lazy in the morning because they’re so cute, you don’t need to change right away.  This poplin shorts set from LAKE is perfect for warm summer nights and mornings too.

| Stoney Clover Lane Classic Backpack / For the Kiddos |

One of the first items I bought before having Wesleigh was this backpack from Stoney Clover Lane. I love a good monogram or personalized item and I knew it would behoove us to have a backpack that would double as a diaper bag for day trips and overnights, so I ordered this classic backpack. To jazz it up I included Wesleigh’s initials in glitter and a fun rainbow patch. I figure this is an item that will continue to be used as she gets older.

 | Strawberry Jam / Food + Drink |

This simple fresh strawberry jam recipe from Martha Stewart. Requiring only three ingredients, it’s so easy to make, kids can help with each step along the way, including from the very beginning picking your own strawberries.

| Sydney Hale Co. Candle / Wellness |

With production in Richmond, Virginia, Sydney Hale Co. formulates high quality candles with the most amazing scents, practices sustainable methods and the best part, a portion of each sale is donated to animal rescue organizations. As someone who lights candles every day and supports local and national animal rescues, the Sydney Hale Co. is one I’m thrilled to support.

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We collected quite a few and decided to use the remaining berries we did not eat right away to make a simple, three ingredient strawberry jam.

Three ingredient strawberry jam.

Recipe via Martha Stewart

Ingredients

1 quart hulled strawberries

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice

Instructions

Coarsely chop strawberries

Transfer to large skillet and stir in sugar and lemon juice

Cook over medium/high, stirring frequently. Jam should thicken and bubbles will form on the surface. This should take about 10 minutes.

Transfer jam to a jar, allow to cool.

Seal jar, store and refrigerate up to 10 days.

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A few weeks ago, I took Wesleigh strawberry picking at Jones Family Farm, a 400 acre farm in Shelton, CT. Wes had a blast picking the berries, eating the berries, carrying her basket through the field and proudly showing me her stash. Since we collected quite a few baskets of berries, we were able to enjoy many fresh and decided to use the remaining berries to make strawberry jam.

A few tips to make the trip a success:

Make sure your child is in sneakers or closed toe shoes. Lots of berries get dropped on the ground and there is no sense ruining nice shoes, plus it will be a lot easier for your child to roam the fields in comfortable and supportive shoes.

Wear a hat, sunglasses and load up on sunscreen. Wes and I were out in the strawberry fields for a few hours where there is no shade so be prepared for lots of sunlight.

Pack water and wipes. As I mentioned, there is no shade and if you hit the fields on a warm day, you and your child will want extra water on hand. If your child is anything like mine, she will spend a lot of time eating the berries and strawberry juice will be dripping down her shirt. Wet wipes will come in very handy for these sticky moments.

Time your trip accordingly. To avoid any crankiness or meltdowns during our visit to Jones, I intentionally took Wesleigh to the farm first thing in the morning. Knowing we would spend a few hours in the fields and the farm was a bit of a drive away from home, I planned our timing so that we would hit the road after a hearty breakfast, enjoy the fields and then nap in the car during the ride home.

Fortunately, we enjoyed a gorgeous day in the fields and I look forward to making this an annual tradition. 

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