Fall fashion is my weakness, so of course I'm going to find some staple pieces to add to my wardrobe, but also make them items that I would wear around the house because more than likely, that is where I will be this year!

Here are some of my favorite Items that found while perusing the most recent  Abercrombie sale and Amazon:

This sweater is so extremely soft and cozy, I would wear it every single day! I love that it is loose-fitting, but not frumpy. It is versatile and looks cute with a french tuck into some jeans, but could be worn with some leggings too! Looks like sizes are limited at the moment (I went with a small since it is a boyfriend fit), but Jen from The Sister Studio blog & Instagram has done a few collections with Abercrombie in the past, so be on the lookout for more or a restock!

​Linked here!

Talk about the perfect fall top! This is a lightweight hoodie, simple but so cute with the waffle detail and the thicker hoodie strings! It is also a bit rounded at the bottom, so could be paired with either jeans or leggings! It is super soft material and I just love the look of this! I usually am right in between sizes small & medium (typically a size 6) and this size small is a great fit for me!

​Linked here!

I am definitely living for the leopard trend! I wanted just a cozy, big crewneck to wear out for a casual get-together or to wear around the house and still feel a bit "dressed". I grabbed this one when it was on sale, and there is usually a 15% off code available! This is a super soft and comfortable sweatshirt that I know I'm going to get a lot of use out of! I love that I can throw a black vest over it to even dress it up a bit! It is oversized, and I still went with the medium, but definitely could've gone with a small!

​Linked here!

This sweater is a bit out of the norm for me with all of the color! (And yes, it is also wrinkled since I haven't washed it yet...whoops). I typically stick with neutrals and black, especially in the fall, but I love how fun and bright this sweater is! I went with a medium and it is a great fit. The material is great and so soft, and for a very reasonable price---I am really excited to wear this one! 

Linked here!

See, I told you that I am here for leopard! I saw this on one of my favorite Instagram fashion influencer accounts as a knockoff for a leopard sweater at Nordstrom and just had to check it out. I love it as something comfortable and fun to just dress up some jeans or black leggings! I also paired it with my favorite affordable bodysuit that I've found! It is a ribbed, racerback tank style and also really comfortable for a bodysuit.

Bodysuit linked here!
Sweater linked here!

​I’ve been going to my acupuncturist for over 2 years now and I will continue to use this as a meditation time to recharge, recenter, relax and focus on my overall wellness. If you haven’t yet ventured into the world of Chinese medicine, you should look into it! Not only does it help my mental & emotional state, but has helped with physical issues as well!

​Over the past few weeks, I’ve been trying out some Amazon clothing picks ranging from loungewear to going-out pieces! Here are a few of my favorite cute, affordable & comfy finds! Click each title for the Amazon link to each item!

Since I’ve been doing this for two years (wow!) already, I figured maybe it’s time to get to know me a bit better! Here’s 25 things about me that you may or may not already know!

1. I am 50% Greek.
My grandma (Yiayia) came to the U.S. when she was a teenager with her aunt and some of her cousins. We were raised speaking Greek & English and also went to Greek School on Saturday mornings from Kindergarten through 6th grade! And yes, we are stereotypically proud of our Greek heritage.

2. I am one of three girls.
​I am the middle of three sisters. My older sister, Christina, is two years older than me and works as a NICU nurse. She’s getting married in the fall and we’re so excited! Ariel is my younger sister by three years and works as a pediatric Occupational Therapist! She just got married this past year and I can’t wait to help decorate her new house.

3. I met my husband, Todd, during my senior year of college.
We had been working together over summers at Blarney Island (a bar in the middle of a lake) for the previous 3 years, but never really spoke or hung out (he’s 9 years older). We started talking at an employee training meeting. A week or two later, I stayed after work one night and went out with him and some of his cousins whom I had known since grade school, and we hit it off! I asked him on a date, and the rest is history!

4. I taught high school Biology & Human Anatomy for five years.
Before staying at home, I taught high school science and LOVED it! I decided to stay home because I wanted to be able to be home with my boys during their early years and also, having three under three is pretty difficult to have full time childcare for! I’m definitely planning on going back within the next couple of years because I definitely miss it!

5. I’ve been in a book club for almost 6 years.
My friend and “un-cousin” (cousin by marriage), Holly, started a book club for a small group of us and it has been going strong ever since. We joke that it has sometimes become less about the books and more about the food/drinks and get-togethers (which have been via zoom for the past few months), but still, being a part of this group has reignited my love for reading! I’ve also jumped into 3 other more specifically-focused book clubs since then!

6. I love doing makeup.
I discovered my passion for makeup right after graduating from undergrad about 10 years ago. I started off by watching YouTube makeup gurus, started testing out different brands and products, and even have done a few of my friends' makeup for their weddings! (Also did the makeup of one of my own bridesmaids for my wedding to help distract me from being nervous!)

7. I can play the piano & clarinet.
While I started by playing the violin, I don't count that as an instrument that I can still play. I started playing the clarinet in 5th grade and continued through my sophomore year in high school. I also learned how to play the piano from my grandma and continued teaching myself different songs throughout the years. I can often play-by-ear, without sheet music.

8. I moved to a new town when I was 10.
I grew up in Melrose Park, IL, and then our family moved to Lake Villa in 1998. It was a huge change-- our house was not built until November, but we started at our new school in August. My mom drove us the hour-long ride to school and back each day, so that we could avoid switching schools mid-year. I had to make new friends and basically start over, but I will always be grateful for my parents’ decision! I ended up moving back to Antioch (the town my high school is in) after college and we are raising our boys here too. 

9. My husband’s family is HUGE (and mine is really not)
 Contrary to the “Big, Fat, Greek Wedding”, my family is not really that large, especially in comparison to my husband’s family. Just on his dad’s side, there are 130 direct descendants from his grandparents! (Plus number 131 is on the way!) That does not include spouses, either. So, you can imagine what that family reunion looks like! It’s amazing and I love it!

10. I’m the opposite of a “picky-eater” 
I absolutely love trying new foods! Ever since I met Todd, I have been more open to trying a variety of foods. Growing up, we pretty much stuck to some main staples, but now, I love almost every type of new food I try. My favorite meal has to be sushi or any Greek food, though!

Well, I hope you enjoyed learning something new about me! Thank you all for continuing to support my blog! It means a lot and I continue to enjoy doing this!

This past week, I hosted a virtual Oils 101 class over on Facebook! This was to share information about the essential oils and products that Young Living offers in their Premium Starter Kit! I decided to put the short video segments on my YouTube channel to be able to share again in the future!

My journey with essential oils began about 6 years ago before the birth of my first son, Leo. I was introduced to Lavender, Lemon & Stress Away to help support me through a stressful period of my life and I have never looked back! Having Young Living as a part of my family's lifestyle and also as a side business for myself has been such a blessing. I've learned so much, feel as though I have more options that I otherwise would have before in terms of supporting myself, husband and children's physical and mental wellbeing, all the while sharing with others and making so many new friends along the way. If that sounded like a sales pitch, I guess it sort of was, but not in the way you'd think. I have taken pride in being able to grow this group by truly just sharing and not selling, which is why I wanted to share information on this blog platform today. 

Check out each segment to learn a bit about the Young Living products offered in the Starter Kit, the best way to introduce Young Living's products into your everyday life,  and feel free to contact me for more information on getting started! I've also included the DIY Recipes that I shared in this class via graphics at the end of this post!

This unprecedented time that we find ourselves in lends itself to learning about different tools and items to support a clean & healthy lifestyle. Enjoy & stay safe!