Mantra? Every day is a gift, so make the most of it Best grooming tip? Lots of exercise, water, and whatever little extras make you feel good! Guilty pleasure? Yellowstone, chocolate, Sauvignon Blanc Favorite foods? Mexican and any type of pasta Music you love? All of it! It just depends on my mood. Country, Pop, EDM, Classic Rock Best advice ever given to you? You are the master of your own destiny Best advice you’ve given? Hard work pays off Earliest memory? Going down a waterslide with my dad When you wake up, you? Snuggle whichever toddler jumps in our bed first Before bed, you? Laugh with my husband and thank God for my many blessings What’s on your bookshelf? Lots of cookbooks and a stack of books I’m hoping to get time to read someday You can’t live without? My friends and family. I’m very lucky to have my sisters and parents right down the road. I love that my daughters get to grow up with their cousins Love to escape to? I love traveling and exploring new destinations, but some favorites are St John UVI, Maine, Italy, and anywhere on the water. We are looking forward to more adventurous trips as our girls get a little older Advice you would give to your younger self? Surround yourself with people who bring out the best in you

WHEN IN THE COUNTRY

Your style is? Workout clothes in the a.m. and then jeans, sneakers, and a cute sweater Can’t leave the house without? Water, sunglasses, and lip balm Transportation? A giant Infiniti SUV for shuttling the kids around Driving music? No Shoes Radio, Chris Stapleton, Mega Hit Mix, Kids Dance Party Spotify Place to eat? Farmhouse, Mockingbird, Region, Francesca’s, Barrington Hills Country Club Shop? The English Daisy, Kate Marker Home and I can always find something cute at G & G Boutique Best thing about the country? It’s beautiful, peaceful and has an awesome community. I’ve been blown away by all of the amazing women I have met in Barrington. Everyone is so engaged and really works to make Barrington a better place. They inspire me to always be my best Worst thing about the country? Stink bugs! The perfect day is? A good workout, breakfast at Southern Belle’s, a long walk with the kids and playing outside. Ending with dinner and drinks with friends in our backyard