I grew up going to the beach for weeks on end.  So when my sister came back into town for an extended stay, it was only natural for my family to pack up and head to the coast.  This time, we hung out in Wild Dunes, a community outside of Charleston, SC (which happens to be my most favorite town in the South).  Peanut being not-so-sure of the ocean since birth, was skeptical, but when that sneaky ocean crept right up and tickled his ankles and then mercilessly retreated back to from whence it came, he had had it.  And I get it, it's a little rude of that mean ocean to sneak up on someone and then not stay to play a little bit.  Peanut was not so forgiving during the short trip and promptly screamed everytime we got close to the water's edge, or rather it got close to us.  So sadly, my love of the water hasn't quite translated to our son....yet.  But he did have a fun time playing in the sand and chasing seagulls (a trait which he did not acquire from me; I hate seagulls)!

These days you are hard-pressed to find a celebrity that is beautiful on the inside and out and is a good role model.  Jessica Alba is certainly a shining example of someone who not only is stunningly gorgeous, but her beauty is more than skin deep.

Wife to 1 (in a low-key marriage) and mother of 2, Jessica Alba launched The Honest Co in 2012 after taking a good hard look at the products that she was using in her own home and the harmful chemicals that were contained therein.  Thus the idea for Honest was born.  Nearly a year after its launch, Honest delivers eco-friendly, safe, convenient, beautiful, and affordable products right to your doorstep.  (We have been subscribers of their diaper service since Peanut was a couple months old).  You can read my review here.

As if this do-gooding wasn't enough, Jessica is also a style icon in her own right.  Her choices are impeccable, easy, and effortlessly chic.  I definitely want to be here when I grow up!