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My Style: Navy Maxi Dress

Apparently it has become a tradition for me to start Day 1 of Lollapalooza in a maxi dress! I wore a black one with fridge last year and this time I found this super cute navy blue one from Zara. Maxi dresses a...
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Lollapalooza 2013

Prepare for a Lolla invasion on The sTORIbook! If you are following me on Facebook you know that Daddy Russ and I just got back from Chicago and Lollapalooza. It was our 2nd visit to the Windy City and this awe...
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Learning to Breathe

Stop. Take a breath. Last week I found that I had to keep telling myself this. From a quick trip to the beach that proved to be a lot of work (though loaded with fun) vs. my old, relaxing beach trips pre-ba...
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A Shoulder To Lie On

This past weekend my friend, Christina, and I snuck off with our two boys and headed down to the coast to enjoy some mom and son time. It was so special being able to spend some time with a good friend who is i...

Speak Kindly To Others

I am a super sensitive person and my feelings are hurt very easily. Everyone at some time in their life has been the victim of someone speaking unkindly about them. When you are the recipient of harsh words it ...