I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I end Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I ended up going with the tried and true peach ginger detox gold tea from @tearunners and it did not disappoint! I love having this one over ice and if you’re a tea lover too, you definitely need to try it out! Plus, you can use my code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too! 🙌🏻
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Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
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I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered! It provides me with a week’s worth of easy, yet delicious dinner ideas and I don’t have to spend time meal planning and going to the grocery store! If you want to simply your dinners too, then you definitely need to check them out! And you can use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off, plus a free gift too! 🙌🏻
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🌹It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌹It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 🌹
I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial Day sale going on right now!! They literally have the best bedding ever! I’m loving this new linen duvet set for the guest bedroom! Definitely gives the space a little pop of color, which I love! And you can use my code “Macedonia” to get 20% off anything from Boll and Branch too! 🙌🏻

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

Back Roads: An outdoorsy aroma with top notes of fresh-cut leaves, lemon, and apple highlighted by bold cedarwood, sweet jasmine, lavender, violet, and lilac.

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Lemon Eucalyptus: A fresh aroma of bright lemon and sweet orange, highlighted with a bouquet of eucalyptus leaves, citrus blooms, and wild mint. 

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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderf Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! We added a few more plants to our window box this weekend and I’m so happy with how it turned out. It just needed a little bit more color and height, and now I think it looks much better! 🌺 What did y’all get into this weekend?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat food! In case you didn’t know, Pure Cravings is the first and only brand that mercury tests every single tuna and salmon, and every catch of sardines and mackerel, to ensure it’s safe for cats! And since I’m a loud and proud cat mom, I only want to give the very best to my fur babies! 😻 And I’m sure you do too! That’s why they were nice enough to give me a coupon code to share with you guys! Just use the code “morningsonmacedonia” to get 10% off your order from Pure Cravings!! Trust me, your feline companions will thank you!! 😹 #PureCravingsPawtner #purecravingspet
The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlott This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlotte. And there is a little gem hidden nearby called @thedepotatgibsonmill And if you’re a vintage lover like myself, then you’ve got to check it out!! It was literally the biggest antique store I’ve ever been in and filled to the brim with vintage goodies! My mission was to find some vintage patriotic goodies and I think I accomplished that goal!! 🇺🇸 I can’t wait to go back when we have more time and really shop and explore the place even more! If you’re in that area, you’ve got to go check it out my friends! 😉
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Spring · March 6, 2023

Best Cricut Materials for Beginners

Y’all know I love my Cricut machine! I have shared several posts in the past with all the fun projects you can do with them! And today, I thought it would be good to share all about the best Cricut materials for beginners.

That way, if you’re new to the Cricut game, I got you covered. I am going to be talking about all the easiest materials to work with first. This way, you don’t get overwhelmed and try out a more complicated project!

I made plenty of mistakes when first learning how to use my Cricut, so I am going to try to keep this tutorial super simple for you!

Finished DIY Easter Sign

This post contains affiliate links and is sponsored by Cricut. However, all thoughts and opinions are my own. Click here to read my disclosure policy.

What is Cricut?

In case you haven’t heard of the brand before, Cricut has streamlined the electronic cutting machine device. There’s literally nothing Cricut hasn’t thought of when it comes to their products.

All of their materials are carefully and thoroughly designed to work flawlessly with your Cricut maker machine. They go through a rigorous testing process to ensure long lasting results. Both materials and machines are pre-calibrated for compatibility and tested for performance and durability.

They even have smart materials that are designed for extra long cuts (up to 12 feet long!). All of their materials are safe to use with all applicable regulations for manufacturing operations.

They currently offer a vast collection of materials and are always adding to an ever growing list of more innovative products! I have always been impressed with all their materials, but as I stated above, this post is specifically geared towards the best Cricut materials for beginners.

Best Cricut Vinyl

What is the Best Cricut Machine?

I have the Explore Air 2 Cricut machine and love it! You can do so many things with it. I also love the pretty mint green color to it as well.

I also have the Cricut EasyPress 2 machine, but I think that one is a little more complicated to learn on. So for this tutorial, we are keeping it basic and I am using my Cricut Explore Air 2 machine instead.

The Cricut Joy machine is smaller than the Explore one, which is nice if you’re a little tight on space. However, it doesn’t have the same functions as the Explore either. Once you find the right Cricut machine for you, you will love using their materials and products!

Also, you could always look for an older model that is a little cheaper to try out Cricut for the first time. That way, you don’t invest a ton in it right away. But I’m telling you, once you start, you will be hooked, just like I was!

You can use several, different materials with this machine and make a ton of various crafts with it. From tote bags, greeting cards, car decals, and more! You can even create coffee mugs with a Cricut mug press too! For this project, we are going to create a DIY Cricut Easter Sign!

What are the Best Cricut Materials to Use For Beginners?

I will be using permanent adhesive vinyl for this project. I have found that vinyl is the best Cricut material to work with. Especially if you are a newbie. It just seems a lot easier to get the hang of. And once you have it down, there is no limit to the amount of projects you can create with it!

The permanent vinyl seems to be the best vinyl to work with in my opinion too. I have used the iron-on vinyl and removable adhesive vinyl in the past before too, but I prefer the permanent adhesive vinyl. If you look back at some of my other Cricut projects, you will see that this is always my go-to material.

I also always get the Cricut brand vinyl. As I mentioned above, you just can’t beat the quality of their materials. Knock off materials just do not work as well, and will not turn out the way you want them to.

It’s fast, easy, and effective. And you can transform just about anything with it! For this specific project, I found a plain egg board in the Target Dollar Spot a few days ago. And I thought, how fun would it be to add in a few Easter touches to it?

Hence, where the vinyl comes into play. I will be showing you just how to design an image in Cricut Design Space, cut it out, and then apply it to the board. Ultimately resulting in a personalized Easter sign!

DIY Cricut Easter Sign Materials

Here are the materials needed to create this easy DIY Cricut Easter Sign. All of these are the best Cricut materials for beginners and should boost your Cricut confidence and knowledge after using them!

Explore Air 2 Machine

Permanent Vinyl

Wooden Egg (Or Plain Wooden Sign)

Cricut Weeder Tool

Cricut Scraper Tool

Standard Grip Cutting Mat

Transfer Tape

Target Dollar Spot Egg Board
Here is what the wooden egg board looked like before I added any vinyl to it!

Design Image in Cricut Design Space

The first step to this project is to design an image in Cricut design space software. There are plenty of options in here to create a beautiful design. Most of them being free too! Which is always a plus. You can also upgrade your Cricut Access Membership where you get tons of more options in Design Space if you want for an additional cost. Which would be a good option to do if you are planning on using the machine a lot!

I just searched for an Easter egg design since my board was in the shape of an egg. I wanted a cute outlined design and then I wanted to be able to put a happy Easter saying in the middle of it.

DIY Easter Sign Design

I found a pretty floral outline of an Easter egg and decided to go with that one. Also, be sure to measure your board’s dimensions before printing out your design. You don’t want it to be too big or too small. Trust me, I have had to throw many vinyl designs away because I skipped this step and tried to eyeball it instead. Not worth it.

Printing Out the Vinyl Design on Cricut Cutting Machine

You can adjust the size in design space before cutting it out. I got the size where I wanted it, and then found a cute Happy Easter Y’all saying to add on it as well. There was also an adorable little bunny image I decided to add to the bottom of it as well.

Cricut Printing Settings

Preview the design and make sure it all looks good before cutting. Also, make sure your dial on your Explore Air 2 machine is set to vinyl. You don’t want it on the infusible ink to any other kind of setting because that tells the machine how to cut the material best.

Cutting Out The Image

It’s important to keep in mind that intricate designs and thicker materials will take a long time to cut. So the ideal choice here when starting for beginners is to use something simple. There is also an option to cut in fast mode, but I hardly ever use it. Most of my vinyl projects do not take too long to cut.

Placing Permanent Adhesive Vinyl on Cricut Standard Grip Mat

I’m telling y’all, these explore machines are fast and effective! Since I did three different designs, it will cut them out one after another. Which is good because I wanted to use three different colors for this project too.

I used pink, green, and purple Cricut vinyl as I thought they were the perfect Easter combo of colors. I placed a sheet of vinyl down on the standard grip mat (this mat is sticky so it adheres easily) and then loaded it into the Cricut machine.

Printing Out Vinyl Design on Cricut Explore Air 2 Machine

It started cutting the Easter egg outline first, then the bunny, and then the Easter saying. Make sure you have a good internet connection when you are cutting out your designs too. That way, nothing interrupts the process!

Preparing the Vinyl

Once you have your vinyl designs all cut out, you can now get started! You’re going to want to use the Cricut Weeder Tool to remove all the excess vinyl around the image. As I’ve stated, I feel like this really is the best Cricut materials to use when first starting out. Because the vinyl removes very easily and the weeder tool does a fabulous job assisting with the removal process.

Best Cricut Materials for Beginners

After you have all the excess vinyl discarded and removed, cut out a piece of transfer tape slightly larger than your vinyl design. Peel off the backing to the transfer tape and stick on top of the vinyl.

Now, apply pressure and use the Cricut scraper tool to firmly adhere the vinyl to the tape. If you don’t have a scraper tool, a credit card will work just fine for this process too.

Applying Vinyl Design to Board

For best results, in a diagonal motion, slowly peel off the backing to the vinyl. The vinyl should all be sticking to the transfer tape. If some of it is not sticking, simply place the transfer tape back down, and rub vigorously again until it does. This is why you want to go slow and make sure everything is sticking before peeling the whole backing off.

Applying Transfer Tape to Vinyl

Adhering the Permanent Vinyl to the Sign

Once you have the design on the transfer tape, you can now adhere to your sign or board. You are going to do the same process as mentioned above. Use the Cricut scraper tool to firmly apply the vinyl on the sign.

Using the Cricut Scraper Tool

And again, in a diagonal motion, slowly peel the transfer tape away, making sure the vinyl is sticking to the board. I did this with the Easter egg outline first, then the Happy Easter saying, and lastly the Easter bunny.

Vinyl Design Applied to DIY Easter Sign

And ta-da! You have a cute and personalized DIY Easter Sign thanks to your Cricut machine!

Placing Other Vinyl Designs

Conclusion

Well, as you can see there are various materials that can be used with your Cricut machine. However, I hope this post showed you the best Cricut materials for beginners instead! You can always binge watch youtube videos for other Cricut projects or how to use other materials too.

Using Transfer Tape to Apply the Designs

I definitely did that when I first got my machine and I learned a lot from doing that as well. But, I hope you enjoyed this post all about the best cutting machine and all the fun, small projects you can create with it.

Finishing the DIY Easter Sign

Just do your research to determine the perfect choice of machine for you and all the different types of vinyl and materials you can use as well. I’m telling you, the possibilities are endless when it comes to Cricut Creations!

Finished Board

And if you want to check out some more of my Cricut vinyl creations, please do so below:

DIY Garden Markers

Funny Planter Label

Ice Cream Labels

DIY Christmas Sign

DIY Vintage Advertising Jar

Easy DIY Plant Labels

Easy Wind Chime Refresh

DIY Fall Cutting Board Using a Cricut Machine

How to make DIY Christmas Ornaments Using a Cricut Machine

Christmas Vacation Sign Using a Cricut Machine

The Best Cricut Materials For Beginners
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Comments

  1. Karalee says

    March 7, 2023 at 1:26 pm

    I don’t have a Cricut yet, but it would be nice to have one, and it was helpful reading about the materials you recommend using. Also, the sign is cute with the Easter designs!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 8, 2023 at 12:48 am

      Thank you so much! You should definitely get one if you get the chance! They are awesome!

      Reply
  2. Lisa says

    March 8, 2023 at 1:43 pm

    I do not have a Cricut, mainly because it has always seemed too complicated. Your tutorial makes it look easy, though. Maybe I’ll change my mind! Thank you for the clear instructions, tips, and encouragement.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 11, 2023 at 3:00 pm

      Thank you Lisa! Yes, you should definitely get one, it isn’t too complicated once you learn how to use it!

      Reply
  3. Debbie says

    March 8, 2023 at 2:58 pm

    Perfect post on the best Cricut materials for beginners. I recently purchased my first Cricut and your post is so helpful. Thank you for the great tutorial!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 11, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      Awe yay Debbie! I am so glad you found it to be helpful then!

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    March 8, 2023 at 9:10 pm

    I had never heard of a Cricut device before, but I like how creative you can be when using it! x

    Lucy | http://www.lucymary.co.uk

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 11, 2023 at 3:01 pm

      Thank you Lucy. They are pretty fun and can make and do a lot of different things!

      Reply
  5. Drew Alexander Ross says

    March 9, 2023 at 12:16 am

    You’re DIY breakdowns are amazing! Sharing this with my girlfriend. She’ll enjoy this. Thanks for sharing!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 11, 2023 at 3:02 pm

      Awe yay I am so glad! Thank you!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie Smith says

    March 10, 2023 at 12:16 pm

    I will have to pass this post on to my mum as she has recently bought her self a circut machine and what a brilliant idea!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 11, 2023 at 3:10 pm

      Awe thank you so much! So glad you think so too!

      Reply
  7. Andrea Hunt says

    March 17, 2023 at 12:46 pm

    Well that’s cool!! I was today years old when I learned what a Cricut was! 😀 This looks really interesting and I can imagine you can make some really cool crafts. I will check this out thanks for starting with something beginner friendly just in time for Easter :).

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 18, 2023 at 9:27 pm

      Thank you! Yes, you can definitely make some pretty cool projects with it for sure!

      Reply
  8. Lanae Bond says

    March 17, 2023 at 2:02 pm

    Thank you for breaking the process down a little bit. People make it seem so complicated.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 18, 2023 at 9:28 pm

      Yes, it really isn’t so complicated once you learn how to use it!

      Reply
  9. Kristen Osborne says

    March 17, 2023 at 4:04 pm

    Absolutely beautiful! It’s awesome that you went through every step of the process. I get tripped up doing things like this sometimes and your instructions are so thorough. I would be able to do this craft with very little difficulty. Thank you for sharing!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 18, 2023 at 9:28 pm

      Awe thank you so much, so glad you thought so too!

      Reply
  10. Pastor Natalie (Examine This Moment) says

    March 18, 2023 at 1:30 am

    I have never heard of a Cricut but you made it sound like it’s not too difficult. This is lovely when it’s completed. Thank you for sharing 😊

    Pastor Natalie (Examine This Moment)
    Letstakeamoment.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 18, 2023 at 9:28 pm

      Thank you. Cricuts are pretty cool and can be used for so many different things!

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I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 t I can’t believe this one plant for just $13.98 that I got from @loweshomeimprovement filled all these little pots and planters on my porch!! It’s just a great and cost effective way to fill a lot of planters. I always love to buy the pretty blooming flowers too, but they tend to cost a little more. And doing it this way saves some money and looks just as cute in my opinion! What do you guys think?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I end Help me pick out a tea to sip on today! 😉 I ended up going with the tried and true peach ginger detox gold tea from @tearunners and it did not disappoint! I love having this one over ice and if you’re a tea lover too, you definitely need to try it out! Plus, you can use my code “CHARITY10” for 10% off too! 🙌🏻
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Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget t Happy Memorial Day my friends! Let us not forget the real reason why we’re off today. I’m so thankful for all the brave men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice in protecting our freedom! 🇺🇸 What are you guys up to today?? We were going to grill out, but the weather is kinda crappy so we may have to pivot! 😂 But, I hope you all have a great day my friends!!
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Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dim Sharing my nightly skincare routine featuring @dimebeautyco since they are having such an amazing sale for Memorial Day weekend!! Use my code “CharityG” to get 30% off everything, including sale items! Plus, FREE rollerball perfume on orders of $50 or more, FREE wonderscreen sunscreen on orders of $75 or more, and FREE travel bag and wonderscreen on orders of $110 or more!! Y’all know I love me some DIME Beauty products and this is seriously one of the very best sales of the year!! Don’t miss out and step up your skincare game with these tried and true products! Plus, they are all clean and cruelty free too! Use the link in my stories today to shop! 😉
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Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t m Is it really Memorial Day weekend if you don’t make a patriotic themed dessert?! 🇺🇸 Y’all know I love to bake and especially when there is a seasonal theme I can do too! So these patriotic sugar cookie bars were a huge hit! Now I can enjoy them all weekend long 😂 Are y’all doing anything fun!? We’re just hanging around here all weekend which is totally fine by me! Let me know what you’re up to below! 👇🏻
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I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build I’m so excited to share how easy it was to build my @vego_garden raised beds!! I’m absolutely loving how they turned out, and I cannot wait to start planting all the things!! However, we do have a ton of deer around here so I will need all the tips and tricks to keep them away from eating my garden! 🦌 Let me know below if you have any ideas for me! I’ll keep you posted on what I decide to plant in these pretty garden beds too! I definitely want to try my hand at growing some veggies this year! 🥗 And if you are wanting some new garden beds too, you can use my coupon code “MORNINGS10OFF” for $10 off!! 🙌🏻
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I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered I just love when my @hungryroot box gets delivered! It provides me with a week’s worth of easy, yet delicious dinner ideas and I don’t have to spend time meal planning and going to the grocery store! If you want to simply your dinners too, then you definitely need to check them out! And you can use my code “Charity40” to get 40% off, plus a free gift too! 🙌🏻
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🌹It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌹It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends! 🌹
I just love this cute little planter I got from @antiquefarmhouse a few years ago! It’s always my favorite to refresh it and put some fresh flowers and greenery in it! 🌺 And I think it looks perfect on the porch, don’t you?! Have a happy Wednesday my friends!! 😉

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I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial I’m so excited to share @bollandbranch Memorial Day sale going on right now!! They literally have the best bedding ever! I’m loving this new linen duvet set for the guest bedroom! Definitely gives the space a little pop of color, which I love! And you can use my code “Macedonia” to get 20% off anything from Boll and Branch too! 🙌🏻

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I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this com I can’t believe Memorial Day weekend is this coming weekend!! So excited for the unofficial start to summer! 😉 And if you’re looking for a delicious, patriotic dessert to celebrate, I’ve got you covered with this patriotic apple cobbler! 🍎 I shared the full recipe over on my blog this weekend so be sure to check it out and let me know what you think here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/southern-apple-cobbler-recipe/ 😋
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Well I just thought I was looking all cute and fes Well I just thought I was looking all cute and festive at the PGA Championship yesterday, right until a bird crapped all over me.. on the very first hole too!! Swipe over for a good laugh 🤣 So then I got to walk around with bird crap all over me in the 90 degree heat all day while hubby had the time of his life 😜 But, all in all, we had a fun quick trip to Charlotte and back again! Have a happy Saturday my friends!! Hopefully I’ll be safe from the birds today 😂
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Happy Morgan Wallen Album Release Day Everyone! 🤣 I’ve been binge listening all morning long so far. We’re on our way to Charlotte again this weekend so I’ve had plenty of time to listen and so far I’m loving it, no surprise there 😉 But we’re heading to the PGA Championship today and hubby is over the moon excited for it. And I’m just along for the ride 😂 It should be a good day though and I hope you all have an amazing Friday my friends! 🙌🏻 And I just thought I’d share a quick view of how I styled some of the vintage patriotic pieces I found last time we were in Charlotte too today! 🇺🇸
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So excited for this candle vault launch from @anti So excited for this candle vault launch from @antiquecandleco_ 🙌🏻 Starting today and only for a limited time, you can receive the following discontinued but well loved fragrances from their site! And you can use my code “Macedonia20” for 20% off too! 😉 Check out these amazing vaulted fragrances here:

Back Roads: An outdoorsy aroma with top notes of fresh-cut leaves, lemon, and apple highlighted by bold cedarwood, sweet jasmine, lavender, violet, and lilac.

Clean Cotton: A crisp scent of freshly cleaned linens, highlighted with a kiss of sweet citrus and a slightly woody bottom note.

Lemon Eucalyptus: A fresh aroma of bright lemon and sweet orange, highlighted with a bouquet of eucalyptus leaves, citrus blooms, and wild mint. 

Sage & Citrus: A clean, herbal scent of bittersweet lemon and lime combined with an earthy bouquet of fresh, spicy sage.

Vanilla Bean: A warm, cozy scent of vanilla bean with soft, spiced notes of clove, nutmeg and cinnamon bark.
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Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablesc Sharing some views of my vintage patriotic tablescape today! I love how it turned out! And having the Coca Cola crate as my centerpiece tray is the perfect touch I think! Also, I had the best birthday yesterday, even if it was the middle of the work week 😉 Thank you so much for all the birthday wishes! Can’t believe I’m officially 32 though now. Time can officially slow on down 🤣 Have a great Wednesday my friends!

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Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today! Happy 32nd birthday to me and Morgan Wallen today!! 🤣 Do you share your birthday with a celebrity too?? Let me know below! 👇🏻 And I wish I still had some of this cream cheese pound cake to enjoy for it! But unfortunately, we ate it all this weekend 😂 I’ll just have to get myself another kind of dessert to celebrate 😉 But if you’re looking for an amazing pound cake recipe, I have this one saved on my blog. And trust me, it does not disappoint. Especially with some sugared strawberries and freshly made whipped cream! 😋 Get the recipe here: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/cream-cheese-pound-cake/ 🍰
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Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderf Happy Monday friends! I hope you all had a wonderful Mother’s Day weekend! We added a few more plants to our window box this weekend and I’m so happy with how it turned out. It just needed a little bit more color and height, and now I think it looks much better! 🌺 What did y’all get into this weekend?! Let me know below! 👇🏻
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I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat I have been so impressed with @purecravingspet cat food! In case you didn’t know, Pure Cravings is the first and only brand that mercury tests every single tuna and salmon, and every catch of sardines and mackerel, to ensure it’s safe for cats! And since I’m a loud and proud cat mom, I only want to give the very best to my fur babies! 😻 And I’m sure you do too! That’s why they were nice enough to give me a coupon code to share with you guys! Just use the code “morningsonmacedonia” to get 10% off your order from Pure Cravings!! Trust me, your feline companions will thank you!! 😹 #PureCravingsPawtner #purecravingspet
The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’ The cutest little oil & vinegar set! 😍 I don’t know why I’ve never actually had my olive oil out on the counter, especially since I use it every night!! But I guess I just didn’t have a cute enough dispenser for it. So I’m glad I have one now! Do you leave oil & vinegar out on your counters too?! 

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🌸It’s time to enjoy the beauty of flowers wi 🌸It’s time to  enjoy the beauty of flowers with our Flower Lovin’ Friends!

I just love how my DIY herb garden markers turned out! You may remember, I made these last year and they are still going strong again this year! I love the way they look and I think it really pops inside my herb garden! 🪴 I will share my blog post here which explains more in depth on how I made these markers: https://morningsonmacedonia.com/herb-garden-markers-diy/ 🌱 Be sure to go check it out and let me know what you think below!

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This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlott This weekend y’all know that we were in Charlotte. And there is a little gem hidden nearby called @thedepotatgibsonmill And if you’re a vintage lover like myself, then you’ve got to check it out!! It was literally the biggest antique store I’ve ever been in and filled to the brim with vintage goodies! My mission was to find some vintage patriotic goodies and I think I accomplished that goal!! 🇺🇸 I can’t wait to go back when we have more time and really shop and explore the place even more! If you’re in that area, you’ve got to go check it out my friends! 😉
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