Fashion
The Best Classic and Graphic Tees
I don't know about your local climate, but North Carolina is warming up!! And as the weather is shifting, my wardrobe is following suit. Enter in all of the classic and graphic tees! I've collected a few favorites over the years, but I think my tried and true is something loose, boxy, and always a […]
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May 12, 2023
Decor
My Favorite Spring Faux Trees
Years ago, I accepted that I'm not a "real plant" kind of girl, and I'm happy with that life. Sure, sometimes I get a bit of plant envy when I see other people with thriving houseplants, but it's not my specialty nor my passion. Plus, I love shuffling around my favorite faux trees from room […]
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May 10, 2023
Fashion
The 16 Cutest Sneakers For Women This Spring (or Year-Round)
Here's the thing. Ever since I can remember, my daily uniform consists of jeans and sneakers. Generally, I mix them with simple T-shirts, but almost every day, you can find me wearing jeans and sneakers. I realized years ago that if I'm getting a bunch of things done around the house without the proper foot […]
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April 14, 2023
Fashion
The Best Swimsuits & Coverups We Wore in Mexico
Just yesterday, our whole team woke up in sunny Playa Del Carmen, Mexico, then flew back home to North Carolina. We had an amazing trip together, just soaking up the much-needed beach time, but it's good to be home. While we were there, we had a fun little photoshoot featuring the best swimsuits and coverups […]
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March 30, 2023
Decor
Trend Alert: Wicker Lamps are Everywhere
Wicker home decor is in no way new, however, more and more, I'm seeing it become a versatile material in all home styles! It used to be associated strictly with coastal, and more recently, it's been used in the boho style, but now we're starting to see it in all kinds of home styles, including […]
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March 10, 2023
round up
How to Elevate Your Easter Decor
I think Easter might be my favorite holiday. Obviously, Christmas is a big contender, but it's lumped together with months of stress, so I quite prefer the simplicity and togetherness that Easter brings. Every Easter Sunday, we go to church, do an egg hunt with the girls, and have a big family dinner where Chris […]
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March 8, 2023
round up
Cute Laundry Baskets To Fit With Your Laundry Routine
I find so much joy in cleaning my house. I really do. We have a cleaning service that comes once a week to do the deep cleaning, but the day-to-day is one of my favorite things, and sometimes as a treat, Chris will take the girls out of the house so I can clean uninterrupted. […]
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February 8, 2023
round up
16 Aesthetic Cleaning Supplies You Won't Want to Hide
Last week I mentioned how I desperately need some borrowed height in the kitchen, AKA a step-stool. We've made it this far without needing and using one because we don't store our day-to-day items out of reach! For those far and few in-between moments where we actually do need to reach up high, I usually […]
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January 19, 2023
Health & Beauty
This 14-Step Skincare Routine Rescued My Skin
Over the years, I've gone on a journey with my skincare. I do a lot to keep my Hashimoto's at bay, but in 2019 my skin took a turn for the worst. It was partly due to the thyroid medication I have to take and also the fact that I have really dry skin. The […]
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January 13, 2023
Lifestyle
The Best Products of 2022 (Game-Changers)
You all know I love sharing products I find to be life-changing, so to wrap up the year, I thought I would share a list of the best products of 2022! These are all things I find to be game-changers and use in my daily life. 1. Striped Pool Towels Whether you have a pool […]
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December 21, 2022
round up
Finding The Best Air Mattress!
This time of year, everybody seems to be hosting family and friends, and I'm here to tell you it doesn't have to be complicated! There's nothing wrong with blowing up some air mattresses for a "pop-up" guest space. That being said, I know we've all had not-so-great air mattress experiences, so I wanted to do […]
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November 23, 2022
round up
Introducing the Exclusive Black Pura Device + The Best Pura Scents for Winter!
If you hadn't heard, Pura is a smart fragrance diffuser with interchangeable fragrances, all controllable from an app. My favorite features are that each device holds two different fragrances, you can set each on its own schedule, AND you get to select the fragrance intensity! It’s pretty easy to set up, and then it’s kind […]
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November 15, 2022
Design
When to Use an Ottoman | Design Tip!
One of the most asked-for furniture links in our house is the ottoman in our bonus room! I don't blame you one bit because it's one of my very favorite pieces. We got it years ago for our basement family room, and even still, it's such a beautiful, functional piece of furniture! The bummer part […]
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November 11, 2022
round up
Testing 17 of The Softest Plush Blankets (Perfect for Snuggling)
For the last couple of weeks, Chris and I have been hard at work, lounging around with the softest, plush blankets we could find. It's taxing work, but we'll do what it takes to find the bestest (should be a word), softest snuggle blankets for you. These blankets are different than throw blankets! To me, […]
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October 26, 2022
round up
Finding the Best Amazon Products
In honor of the Early Access Prime Days both yesterday and today, I wanted to showcase some of the product tests we've conducted because a lot of them are from Amazon and on sale! A lot of these tests have been recommended by you, for you, because you take these as seriously us. Let's go! […]
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October 12, 2022
round up
Blender Wars! Testing and Ranking 7 of the Best Blenders
Welcome to Blender Wars!–Where we test 7 of the best blenders and tell you which one takes the cake (or blends the cake?). In our house, the blender is our most used kitchen appliance! We are daily smoothie drinkers and so we want a blender that's going to get the job done and hold up […]
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September 22, 2022
round up
Putting Kitchen Towels to the Test
Whenever Chris is doing anything in the kitchen, he's got a kitchen towel tossed over his shoulder. It's a little trick of the trade he's been doing ever since I can remember and it's purely practical. Chris is all about doing things effectively and efficiently, even down to wiping up messes. When he's cooking he […]
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September 15, 2022
Decor
5 Simple Fall Decor Tips
When it comes to seasonal home decor, I like to keep things fairly simple. My tips for making my home feel more cozy are simple enough to do in an afternoon (I did)! But most importantly, none of this is going to break the bank! In fact, I bet you can find most of this […]
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September 8, 2022
round up
Top 16 Best Fall Scents For Your Home
A couple of years ago we tested a bunch of fall candles and shared the Top 21 Best Fall Candles. We've been dying to do it again, but this time with a twist. In addition to candles, we tested Pura scents and reed diffusers because there's no wrong way to fill your home with yummy […]
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August 25, 2022
