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Blogtober, Costumes, Halloween, Seasonal, Style

Last Minute Costume: Pugsley Addams

The Addams Family movies are classics this time of year! Give this last minute costume idea a try for your Halloween Party!

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October 21, 2022
Blogtober, Christmas, DIY, Halloween, Home, Home Decor, Seasonal, Thanksgiving

How to Decorate for Holidays on a Budget

Do you want to create a festive and cozy atmosphere for the holidays but don't want to break the bank? Here are my tips and tricks to decorating on a…

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October 25, 2023
Blogtober, Halloween, Seasonal, Style

Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #6

Another day and another Beetlejuice themed outfit! This tee is perfect for this time of year! The design is simple and I love how it looks with leopard print pants!

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October 25, 2025
Blogtober, DIY, Halloween, Seasonal

DIY Decor: Easy Pumpkin Sign

I love a good sign in my decor collection! I am so happy that I decided to make one this year which was so much more cost effective than buying…

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October 18, 2025
Blogtober, DIY, Halloween, Home Decor, Seasonal

DIY Halloween Decor: 3D “Spooky” Sign

This is a fun spin on the traditional festive signs you find this time of year. This will make a great addition to your Halloween decorations for years to come!

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October 15, 2023
  • Style,  Weekday Wardrobe

    Weekday Wardrobe #4

    November 18, 2020 /

    It was quite the PNW photo session for this weekday wardrobe. I wouldn’t let the rain stop me though and my husband was a good sport about it! This outfit is comprised of all old pieces that I have had in my wardrobe for quite some time and I love the way this look turned out! It brings some sunshine to a rainy PNW day! Polka dot top: Old Navy (old) Sweater: Target (old) Jeans: Old Navy (old) Booties: TJ Maxx (old)

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  • Home,  Home Decor,  Seasonal,  Thanksgiving

    My Fall Decor

    November 11, 2020 /

    One of my favorite things to do with Halloween and Fall decorations around my house is to use pieces that can pull double duty for both occasions. This year I bought so many pumpkins and to me, they really are the symbol of the season. For Halloween, I spread the pumpkins out to different areas of the house but for my fall decorations, I concentrated the real ones and the various faux ones to my mantle. For the porch, all I did was switch out the standing sign, the welcome sign, and the welcome mat. The pumpkins out there fit in perfectly with the rest of the fall decor! I…

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  • Breakfast,  Food

    My Favorite Baked Oatmeal Recipe

    November 8, 2020 /

    Baked oatmeal is relatively new to me. Usually in the mornings I like to just make mine on the stove but on a cold weekend like this one, baked oatmeal seemed like just what I needed. If you like banana bread you’ll love this recipe! INGREDIENTS 1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not quick oats) 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped Sprinkle of cardamom Sprinkle of cinnamon Good pinch of salt 1 1/2 cups milk of your choice 1/2 melted butter 1 egg, whisked 1/2 tsp vanilla extract 1/2 cup maple syrup or liquid sweetener of your choice 1 banana Preheat the oven to 350° F. Grease and 8″ x 8″ baking dish…

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  • Style

    A T-Shirt Dress Styled 3 Ways for Fall

    November 4, 2020 /

    I love a t-shirt dress during the summer! It is such an easy throw on piece and can be dressed up or down by adding a few accessories. Now that it’s Fall though I thought it would be fun to show you a few different ways I style my two favorite t-shirt dresses for when the days are shorter and cooler! Look #1 This first look is really perfect for work. but it’s really good for taking a stroll or going shopping as well. I bought this new jacket from Old Navy recently and it was 50% off…no I’m not kidding! It’s a beautiful camel color with a zipper and…

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  • Life

    Photo A Day Challenge

    November 1, 2020 /

    Hello November!!! This month I thought it would be so fun to try one of those 30-day photo challenges. I have a picture of the prompts below if you want to follow along with me. I probably won’t be posting all of them to my Instagram but I am planning on doing a roundup of them at the end of the month! I hope you have a November, I’ve got a lot of fun things planned for this space so keep your eyes peeled on new content coming your way!

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  • Halloween,  Home,  Home Decor,  Seasonal

    My House at Halloween 2020

    October 28, 2020 /

    Happy Halloween week friends! Here is my second annual Halloween decor post. Decorating for any occasion is one of my favorite things to do! For my house, I really focus on making the common areas as festive and cozy as possible. Those areas include the porch, powder room, family room, and kitchen! I hope you enjoy it and be sure to send me photos of how you’ve decorated this year!

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  • Food

    The BEST Roast Chicken and a Delicious Side Dish

    October 25, 2020 /

    Now that the days are getting colder, cozy food is on my mind. I love roast chicken, it is super easy to throw together and there are usually leftovers that can be used for other means for a few days after! This recipe is one of my all-time favorites. The flavors in this recipe are easily interchangeable in the event you don’t have my specific ingredients, you really can’t go wrong. The goat cheese mixture helps to keep the chicken so succulent and adds so much flavor to the meat. Give this a try, I know you’ll love it! Ingredients 5-6 lb Whole Chicken 1 head of garlic 4 oz…

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  • Style,  Weekday Wardrobe

    Weekday Wardrobe #3

    October 21, 2020 /

    I really love this outfit! For the October weekly wardrobe I wanted something work appropriate but inspired by spooky season! I decided to go with an all black ensemble with the white polka dot accents and my favorite blingy earrings that were a gift from my previous job! Here are the details! Shirt: Old Navy (old) Skirt: Torrid Booties: Old Navy (similar) Earrings: Gift from my old job (similar)

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  • Life,  Personal Development

    Three Mindsets That I Struggle With

    October 18, 2020 /

    Personal development has been a journey for me. There is so much to explore and it’s nice to be able to focus on certain areas at different points of your life as you feel they are needed. I have come a long way in the last few years but there is always something new to learn about myself or ways to improve certain aspects of my mindset on certain topics. I think it’s great to share when I am feeling motivated and inspired by my personal development, we should celebrate wins of all sizes but I think it’s equally important to share the hard parts. Sharing the parts that you…

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  • Beauty,  Style

    My Current Skincare Routine

    October 14, 2020 /

    Full disclosure here, I’ve never really done a lot with skincare. I posted about my nighttime routine back in 2017 which included some skincare bits but to be honest that routine did not last much longer than that post. I find that when I have a ton of steps I am less likely to stick to a skincare routine which is why the only two steps that I’ve done consistently in my adult life is cleansing and moisturizing. Less is more in my opinion and I have sensitive skin on my face so trying a bunch of different types of products usually doesn’t end with my skin feeling all that…

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