Fall is almost here, which means it’s officially a Fall is almost here, which means it’s officially apple orchard season! 🍎 One of my favorite fall traditions is picking fresh Honeycrisp apples straight from the orchard. There is just nothing better than a crisp, juicy apple on a cool autumn day!

I always stock up because I love freezing fresh apple slices to enjoy all year long. They’re perfect for making these easy Crockpot Cinnamon Apples whenever the craving hits! They’re soft, warm, full of cinnamon flavor, and make the perfect fall side dish, dessert, or sweet snack. Plus, this slow cooker apple recipe couldn’t be easier to make.

If you’re looking for cozy fall recipes, simple apple recipes, or an easy crockpot dessert, you have to try this one!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it straight to you! 🍎🍂

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Y’all, I am SO tired of this 😩💔 I woke up this mor Y’all, I am SO tired of this 😩💔 I woke up this morning not feeling great, but like I always do, I tried to push through it. I was sitting at my laptop doing a little work when suddenly my hands started shaking so badly that I couldn’t control what I was doing. My HR spiked up to 180 and I threw up as well. And honestly? I’m frustrated, scared, and completely exhausted from not knowing WHY this is happening.

I finally got my MRI results back on Friday, and fortunately (but also unfortunately), they didn’t find anything major. And I’ll admit it… I bawled. 😭

Of course I don’t want something seriously wrong with me. But at the same time, I desperately want a diagnosis. I want answers. After dealing with unexplained symptoms for so long, getting “normal” test results can almost feel like another dead end.

My neurologist had mentioned the possibility of Chiari malformation, so I honestly thought that might finally explain some of my symptoms. Now that the MRI didn’t show that, I feel like I’m back at square one.

Because this isn’t normal. 😩

What am I supposed to do for work when my hands are shaking like this?! I was working as a dental hygienist, and can you imagine trying to clean someone’s teeth while your hands are trembling uncontrollably? It’s terrifying to even think about.
My short-term disability still hasn’t been approved either, so I’m sitting here wondering what I’m supposed to do next while my health and career feel completely uncertain.

I have another appointment with my doctor on Friday, so I’m trying to remind myself that this is just another step in the process. But it feels like it’s been nothing but waiting for appointments, waiting for tests, waiting for results… and still no answers.

This has truly been the hardest season of my life.

I’m trying so hard to trust God through all of this, even when I don’t understand what He’s doing. 🙏🏻 It’s just really hard when you don’t know what your future, your health, or even your career is going to look like.

So if you’ve been following along through this health journey, please keep praying that I finally get some answers. 🤍
If you’re part of the Abandoned Golf Wives Social If you’re part of the Abandoned Golf Wives Social Club, come join me! 😜 Because if he’s going to spend every weekend on the golf course, I’m at least going to have a cute outfit about it. 😂

When I saw this adorable shirt from Pink Lily, I HAD to have it immediately—especially because it pairs perfectly with my “he’s golfing” hat. ⛳️😂

At this point, I might as well make being a golf wife my entire personality, right?! 🤣

Tag your fellow golf wives who totally get it! 👇🏼

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When I spotted these plain little white ceramic gh When I spotted these plain little white ceramic ghosts at the Target Dollar Spot, I knew they had SO much potential! Instead of leaving them plain, I gave them a quick makeover and turned them into the cutest antiqued gold Halloween decor that looks way more expensive than it actually is! 🙌

Here’s how I did it:

👻 First, I sprayed the ceramic ghosts with black spray paint.
✨ Then I lightly layered metallic gold spray paint over the top. I didn’t want them super shiny—I was going for that aged, antique gold pottery look.
🖤 Finally, I used a little black acrylic paint to make their eyes stand out more.

And that’s it! Such an easy DIY Halloween decor makeover, and I think they turned out ADORABLE! 🥹

I love finding inexpensive Target Dollar Spot finds and giving them a high-end look with a little DIY magic.

Would you believe these started as plain white ghosts from Target?! 👻

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If pressing the “CLOSE DOOR” button the second I g If pressing the “CLOSE DOOR” button the second I get on the elevator so I can avoid small talk is wrong… I don’t want to be right. 😂🙈

I’m just THAT introverted. 🤣 My social battery has a daily limit, and sometimes I’ve already hit my maximum number of conversations before I even get to where I’m going. 😅

No offense… I just need to ride this elevator in peace and silence 🤣

Please tell me I’m not the only introvert who does this?! 👀

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It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health started spiraling. 💔

A year ago today, I was at work when my heart rate suddenly spiked so high that I became extremely dizzy and shaky and genuinely thought I was going to pass out. I went to the ER afterward just to be safe, and of course… everything looked “normal.” My EKG was normal. They could see that my heart rate had spiked, but they couldn’t tell me why.

Little did I know that one scary episode would turn into a daily battle with unexplained symptoms. Fast forward one year and I’m dealing with even worse symptoms, including frequent heart rate spikes, dizziness, shakiness/tremors, fatigue, and so much more. And the hardest part? I STILL DON’T HAVE ANSWERS.

I can’t even work anymore. I’ve spent months waiting for appointments, getting test after test, waiting for results, and hoping that this will finally be the thing that explains what’s happening… only to end up with more questions.

And honestly? I feel crazy sometimes. Not because I think this is all in my head, but because it’s incredibly hard to keep telling people how badly you feel when test after test doesn’t give you an answer. 😭

It’s been a really rough week emotionally, and I’m having a hard time dealing with all of this. I feel like I’m constantly taking one step forward and two steps back. How long am I going to have to wait before I finally have answers? How much longer until I can start feeling like myself and actually live my life again?

I’m so tired of waiting. I’m tired of being passed from appointment to appointment. I’m tired of having no real help in the meantime. And I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight so hard just to be heard. 💔 I’m trying so hard to let go, trust God, and believe that there’s a reason for all of this… but y’all, IS IT HARD. 😢

I’m praying that after this past year, I’m finally getting closer to some answers. Until then, I’m just taking it one day at a time. If you’re also living with unexplained symptoms, chronic illness, POTS symptoms, tremors, dizziness, heart rate spikes, or a long diagnostic journey, please know you’re not alone. ❤️Here’s to hoping year two looks very different from year one!
Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer collecting dust! 🐚🤍 TURN THEM INTO WALL ART INSTEAD!

If you’re anything like me, you come home from every beach trip with a pocketful of seashells and absolutely no idea what to do with them. 😂 So I turned mine into this easy DIY seashell wall decor and I’m OBSESSED with how it turned out!

All you need is:
🐚 Seashells
🤍 A small canvas
🔥 Hot glue
🎨 White spray paint
🪵 Optional wood trim for a frame

I love that you can customize this with shells from your favorite beach trip, making it such a sweet way to preserve those vacation memories. And the neutral white + wood combination makes it work with almost any home decor style!

You could even make a whole gallery wall with shells from different beaches you’ve visited! 🥹🌊

Save this DIY for your next beach vacation! And if you have a stash of seashells at home, this is your sign to finally DO something with them. 😂🐚

I have the full step-by-step tutorial on the blog! Comment “SHELLS” and I’ll send you the link! 🤍

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Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has b Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has been hanging out in here ALL YEAR and I just never noticed it. 🤣

Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?! I swear every time I switch out my seasonal home decor, I find at least ONE random piece from months ago that somehow survived the decor rotation. 😂

Fall decorating is officially underway over here, but apparently Christmas wanted one last cameo. 🎄😂

Please tell me I’m not alone! 👇🏼

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🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try t 🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try this pumpkin pecan bread! 🎃🍂

There’s nothing I love more than a cozy pumpkin dessert recipe in the fall, and this pumpkin pecan bread is seriously heavenly! 🤤🍁

It’s soft, moist, full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, and packed with crunchy pecans. Plus, it’s SO easy to make and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️🎃

And honestly… it can totally double as breakfast OR dessert, so you really can’t go wrong! 🤣

Save this one for your next fall baking day! 🍂 And if you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇🏻
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Easy Easter Decoration Ideas To Make

I just came up with 3 of the easiest Easter decoration ideas to make this year! Even if you aren’t a super crafty person, these are all something you could easily make as well. They call for minimal supplies, most of which I am sure you already have on hand. And literally only took an afternoon or so to accomplish.

Whether you’re looking for Easter decoration ideas for your table, tiered tray, open shelves, or more, I have plenty of ideas for you. And, you can always expand on these ideas I share and create them even more in your own flair.

If you’re a fan of seasonal DIY decorations, like I am, then you are going to love this post! And some of these would also be a fun craft to make with young children, with parental supervision of course!

Keep on reading below for all my detailed instructions to each Easter craft. That way you can easily make your own Easter decor this year too!

Finished Faux Chocolate bunny

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Faux Chocolate Bunny

Now, this one is a super easy Easter decoration idea! You only need two materials to make it. That’s it! How easy is that? I found a few bunnies in the Target Dollar Spot this year and thought I could create some kind of easy Easter craft with them.

I found a larger Easter bunny and then a set of three smaller Easter bunnies. These were meant to hang off a pot or plant. Which is a super cute idea, although it is still so chilly here, I haven’t planted anything yet.

Bunny Before Spray Painting

So then I decided I should make some faux chocolate bunnies with them instead! And since the bunnies were in the dollar section, the most expensive part of this project was the spray paint and that was only like $6. Which means this is a very cost effect Easter decoration idea to make!

Bonus points if you already have your own older bunnies that you want to spruce up with this idea too!

Target Dollar Spot Bunnies

Materials Needed For Faux Chocolate Bunnies:

Ceramic/Concrete/Wood Bunnies

Spray Paint (I used Rust-O-Luem Satin Espresso for this project)

Spray Paint Used for Faux Chocolate Bunny
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How To Make A Fake Chocolate Bunny

I just flattened out a piece of cardboard and went straight outside with all my materials. I then placed the bunnies on the cardboard and went to town spraying them down with the spray paint. It did take a few coats, especially going around the bunny’s ears and faces.

Spray Painting Bunny

I would let them dry for about an hour and then rotate them around to see where I missed with the spray paint. After a few touch ups, I let them dry completely. And then the final result is a shiny, faux chocolate Easter bunny! It looks good enough to eat!

Spray Painting Little Bunnies

Seriously though, the bigger Easter bunny is like the exact same size as a Lindt Gold Chocolate Easter Bunny. My mom used to give one of those every Easter in my Easter basket so I love the fact that it reminds me of that. One of my favorite Easter memories for sure! Although, it doesn’t really help out my sweet tooth cravings though! Oh well, this craft made for some adorable bunnies, that’s for sure!

Faux Chocolate Bunny on Tiered Tray
Mini Faux Chocolate Bunny
Fake Chocolate Bunny
Finished Faux Chocolate Bunnies

Vintage Clothespin Carrots

If you’re looking for more vintage Easter decorating ideas, then this craft is made for you! Y’all know I love me some good vintage holiday decor, and Easter is no exception to that! And I already had a handful of vintage clothespins laying around too.

So even better that I didn’t have to buy any for this project! On top of the clothespins, you only need a handful of other materials to make these carrots with as well.

I only made two because I wasn’t exactly sure where I wanted to put them just yet. However, you could make as much or as little as you wanted to for this easy Easter decoration idea as well!

Vintage Clothespin Carrot Materials

Materials Needed For Vintage Clothespin Carrots:

Vintage Clothespins

Orange Acrylic Paint

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue Sticks

Jute String

Faux Greenery Pick (For the Carrot Top!)

Materials Needed for Vintage Clothespin Carrots
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How To Make Carrots Out Of Clothespins

The first step is to paint the clothespins. I just got some cheap acrylic paint in orange and painted them with that. Here’s a tip, put some disposal gloves on while painting them. That way, you don’t get it all over your hands when trying to move the clothespin around to paint.

Painting the Clothespins

If you wanted to go back and dry brush some white paint on them for more of a distressed, aged look, you definitely could do that as well. I thought about doing that too, but I was going for the easiest way to make these beautiful decorations, so I skipped that part!

I did a couple of coats and then let them dry completely in between. Once they were completely dry, I stared cutting up the faux greenery pick into smaller pieces. You want enough to be able to use for the carrot top greenery. Then, I used my glue gun to add little dabs of hot glue to the clothespin tops.

Making Vintage Clothespin Carrots

I added pieces of the greenery I just cut up to the dab of glue and held it in place until it was firmly attached. I repeated this process until the top was full of greenery and looked like carrot leaves sprouting from the carrot.

The finishing touch was to tie a pieces of jute string into a bow around the clothespin. I just did this to hide the metal wire that was already wrapped around the clothespin. But, it also made for a great focal point for the vintage clothespin carrots too!

Again, this was another great craft to make for Easter that is both cost effective and easy! And the possibilities are endless as to where to use these carrots too! The best Easter decorations are always versatile like this, that way you have plenty of options to decorate with!

Finished Vintage Clothespin Carrots

Yarn-Wrapped Carrots

This one may be my favorite Easter decoration idea to make! It’s super easy, but it made a huge difference! If you like the more neutral farmhouse Easter vibe, then you will definitely love this one!

I found these cute orange and white checkered carrots from Hobby Lobby this year. And while they are super cute, I just wasn’t feeling the bright orange color to them. So I thought, why not wrap them up in some yarn for a more neutral look. And boy, did that do the trick!

You could easily find some cheap carrots at your local Dollar Tree as well to keep this project even more cost effective!

Easy Easter Crafting

Materials Needed for Yarn-Wrapped Carrots:

Fabric Carrots

Yarn, I used Jute String

Hot Glue Gun

Hot Glue Sticks

Materials Needed for Yarn-Wrapped Carrots
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How Do You Make Carrots Out Of Yarn?

To start this Easter craft, I just applied a small dap of hot glue near the top of the carrot. Then, I placed the end of the jute string down on the hot glue and started wrapping the yarn completely around the carrot.

Wrapping the Carrots

Do this process slowly and carefully so you don’t get any big gaps when wrapping the carrot. Once I reached the end of the carrot, I applied another dab of hot glue and pushed the end of the string down into it.

Making the Yarn Wrapped Carrots
Hot Gluing Yarn-Wrapped Carrots

And that’s it! The entire project literally only took a few minutes to make! And you have the most adorable carrot from it!

Easy Easter Craft

You could put these yarn wrapped carrots into a small bowl for display or in your dining room like I did. For my Easter dinner table, I have this beautiful reclaimed wood piece with terra cotta pots on it.

Before Adding Yarn Wrapped Carrots
Easter Centerpiece

I decided to place each yarn wrapped carrot into the flower pots and then apply Spanish moss around it to give it a fuller look. And it definitely turned into a beautiful display for sure! I love the neutral, vintage vibe it brings to my table!

Yarn-Wrapped Carrot DIY

Enjoy Your Easter Crafts

Wherever you end of placing your Easter crafts, whether it be in Easter baskets for decor, or on display on your coffee table, they will look great there! There are so many possibilities to these versatile Easter decor ideas! I am sure you will find the perfect place in your home for each one.

Finished Easy Easter Crafts

And if you’re looking for even more Easter decoration ideas to make, then be sure to check out my DIY Easter Wreath I shared a little while back. Or my tutorial on How to Decoupage Easter eggs with Mod Podge and Tissue Paper! Both of which are also an easy DIY project too!

Well, I hope you all enjoyed these Easter craft ideas! And if you make any of the above, let me know how they turned out for you! I’d love to hear all about it! And I wish you all a wonderful Easter Sunday coming up my friends!

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  1. Michelle says

    March 19, 2023 at 3:43 pm

    They all look super adorable and easy DIY. If I find some ornament bunny I would personally go with pink kinda like those peeps marshmallows.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:22 pm

      Oh yes, that would be a great idea too! Love it!

      Reply
  2. D says

    March 19, 2023 at 3:55 pm

    Oh my, faux bunnies is such a brilliant idea. They are adorable!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      Thank you! I am loving how they turned out too!

      Reply
  3. Julie says

    March 19, 2023 at 11:07 pm

    Great job on coming up with such easy and fun Easter decoration ideas! Your creativity and resourcefulness in finding affordable materials make these ideas accessible to everyone. Your detailed instructions are clear and easy to follow, and I appreciate that you even included a shopping list to help readers gather the necessary supplies. Your Faux Chocolate Bunny idea is especially clever and looks so realistic! Thank you for sharing your talent and inspiring us to get creative this Easter season.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:21 pm

      Awe thank you so much Julie! That means a lot to me and I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  4. Jeanette says

    March 20, 2023 at 11:04 am

    I’m really impressed with how easy these can be! Thank you for sharing these ideas with us. Love them all, sooo cute x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:20 pm

      Yes, they are all super simple, but came out so cute! Thank you!

      Reply
  5. Nyxie says

    March 20, 2023 at 11:39 am

    The Easter bunnies are a very good idea! And before reading I actually thought you had created them in a bunny mould with chocolate!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:20 pm

      Awe thank you! I know, they really do look like a chocolate bunny, don’t they?!

      Reply
  6. Anna Palmer says

    March 20, 2023 at 5:34 pm

    The carrots are so cute!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you! I love them too!

      Reply
  7. Lucy says

    March 20, 2023 at 8:54 pm

    Those pegs are super cute and such a creative idea! I love all the other Easter decorations you have here too x

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

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:19 pm

      Thank you Lucy. I appreciate it!

      Reply
  8. Kristen Osborne says

    March 20, 2023 at 9:33 pm

    Those faux chocolate bunnies are adorable. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:18 pm

      No problem at all! Glad you enjoyed them too!

      Reply
  9. Saph says

    March 21, 2023 at 12:21 pm

    The faux chocolate bunnies are so cute! I absolutely adore that idea but I’d be worried my little boy – and my partner – would think it was real and try to eat them lol!
    I have some paper mache eggs coming today for my little boy to paint, can’t wait to see how he decorates them.
    Saph x

    http://www.simplysaph.co.uk

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 21, 2023 at 12:41 pm

      Awe that sounds like so much fun! I am sure he will love that!

      Reply
  10. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    March 21, 2023 at 3:23 pm

    I love these ideas; I can really get behind this for some Easter decor in my apartment! You’re so creative and share so many cute ideas!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 24, 2023 at 12:53 pm

      Awe thanks so much Molly! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  11. Elizabeth says

    March 23, 2023 at 12:54 pm

    These are all so cute! I’m so excited to start decorating for Easter! I’m loving the faux chocolate bunnies! Thanks so much for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 24, 2023 at 12:54 pm

      No problem at all. Glad you enjoyed it! I love all the faux chocolate bunnies too!

      Reply
  12. Komal Singh says

    March 24, 2023 at 4:05 am

    For a non-DIYer, like myself, I like how easy to make, and fun these decorations are! My favorite is the clothespin carrots- so creative and simple!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 24, 2023 at 12:55 pm

      Thank you so much! Yes, these projects are super easy and simple and do not require much effort at all!

      Reply
  13. Lanae Bond says

    March 24, 2023 at 9:35 pm

    These are creative ideas to make your own Easter decorations. I really like the chocolate bunny decoration.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2023 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you! I love that one too!

      Reply
  14. Drew Alexander Ross says

    March 31, 2023 at 3:56 pm

    Another great post! Love these DIY projects you share.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 1, 2023 at 1:07 pm

      Awe thanks my friend. I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  15. Lauren says

    March 31, 2023 at 10:13 pm

    So many awesome ideas to be able to decorate your home with. The bunnies are so cute! Thank you for sharing your craft ideas!

    Lauren – bournemouthgirl

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 1, 2023 at 1:07 pm

      No problem at all Lauren. Glad you enjoyed them too!

      Reply
  16. Ellie Lieberman says

    April 1, 2023 at 12:29 am

    I love the faux chocolate bunnies in particular and that added nostalgia to the craft!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 1, 2023 at 1:08 pm

      Thank you! I think they do too!

      Reply
  17. Nic's Adventures says

    April 6, 2023 at 7:55 pm

    Thanks for sharing, these look great to make and easy to follow instructions too, the carrots look great, and I have lots of shop bought decorations 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 7, 2023 at 9:47 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it

      Reply

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Y’all, I am SO tired of this 😩💔 I woke up this mor Y’all, I am SO tired of this 😩💔 I woke up this morning not feeling great, but like I always do, I tried to push through it. I was sitting at my laptop doing a little work when suddenly my hands started shaking so badly that I couldn’t control what I was doing. My HR spiked up to 180 and I threw up as well. And honestly? I’m frustrated, scared, and completely exhausted from not knowing WHY this is happening.

I finally got my MRI results back on Friday, and fortunately (but also unfortunately), they didn’t find anything major. And I’ll admit it… I bawled. 😭

Of course I don’t want something seriously wrong with me. But at the same time, I desperately want a diagnosis. I want answers. After dealing with unexplained symptoms for so long, getting “normal” test results can almost feel like another dead end.

My neurologist had mentioned the possibility of Chiari malformation, so I honestly thought that might finally explain some of my symptoms. Now that the MRI didn’t show that, I feel like I’m back at square one.

Because this isn’t normal. 😩

What am I supposed to do for work when my hands are shaking like this?! I was working as a dental hygienist, and can you imagine trying to clean someone’s teeth while your hands are trembling uncontrollably? It’s terrifying to even think about.
My short-term disability still hasn’t been approved either, so I’m sitting here wondering what I’m supposed to do next while my health and career feel completely uncertain.

I have another appointment with my doctor on Friday, so I’m trying to remind myself that this is just another step in the process. But it feels like it’s been nothing but waiting for appointments, waiting for tests, waiting for results… and still no answers.

This has truly been the hardest season of my life.

I’m trying so hard to trust God through all of this, even when I don’t understand what He’s doing. 🙏🏻 It’s just really hard when you don’t know what your future, your health, or even your career is going to look like.

So if you’ve been following along through this health journey, please keep praying that I finally get some answers. 🤍
If you’re part of the Abandoned Golf Wives Social If you’re part of the Abandoned Golf Wives Social Club, come join me! 😜 Because if he’s going to spend every weekend on the golf course, I’m at least going to have a cute outfit about it. 😂

When I saw this adorable shirt from Pink Lily, I HAD to have it immediately—especially because it pairs perfectly with my “he’s golfing” hat. ⛳️😂

At this point, I might as well make being a golf wife my entire personality, right?! 🤣

Tag your fellow golf wives who totally get it! 👇🏼

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#golfhumor #husbandwifejokes #husbandwifehumor #golfing #golfjokes
When I spotted these plain little white ceramic gh When I spotted these plain little white ceramic ghosts at the Target Dollar Spot, I knew they had SO much potential! Instead of leaving them plain, I gave them a quick makeover and turned them into the cutest antiqued gold Halloween decor that looks way more expensive than it actually is! 🙌

Here’s how I did it:

👻 First, I sprayed the ceramic ghosts with black spray paint.
✨ Then I lightly layered metallic gold spray paint over the top. I didn’t want them super shiny—I was going for that aged, antique gold pottery look.
🖤 Finally, I used a little black acrylic paint to make their eyes stand out more.

And that’s it! Such an easy DIY Halloween decor makeover, and I think they turned out ADORABLE! 🥹

I love finding inexpensive Target Dollar Spot finds and giving them a high-end look with a little DIY magic.

Would you believe these started as plain white ghosts from Target?! 👻

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#potterybarndupe #targetdollarspot #targetdollarspotfinds #diyghost #ghosties
If pressing the “CLOSE DOOR” button the second I g If pressing the “CLOSE DOOR” button the second I get on the elevator so I can avoid small talk is wrong… I don’t want to be right. 😂🙈

I’m just THAT introverted. 🤣 My social battery has a daily limit, and sometimes I’ve already hit my maximum number of conversations before I even get to where I’m going. 😅

No offense… I just need to ride this elevator in peace and silence 🤣

Please tell me I’m not the only introvert who does this?! 👀

#introvertlife #introvertproblems #introverting #relatablehumor #relatablecontent
It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health It’s officially been ONE FULL YEAR since my health started spiraling. 💔

A year ago today, I was at work when my heart rate suddenly spiked so high that I became extremely dizzy and shaky and genuinely thought I was going to pass out. I went to the ER afterward just to be safe, and of course… everything looked “normal.” My EKG was normal. They could see that my heart rate had spiked, but they couldn’t tell me why.

Little did I know that one scary episode would turn into a daily battle with unexplained symptoms. Fast forward one year and I’m dealing with even worse symptoms, including frequent heart rate spikes, dizziness, shakiness/tremors, fatigue, and so much more. And the hardest part? I STILL DON’T HAVE ANSWERS.

I can’t even work anymore. I’ve spent months waiting for appointments, getting test after test, waiting for results, and hoping that this will finally be the thing that explains what’s happening… only to end up with more questions.

And honestly? I feel crazy sometimes. Not because I think this is all in my head, but because it’s incredibly hard to keep telling people how badly you feel when test after test doesn’t give you an answer. 😭

It’s been a really rough week emotionally, and I’m having a hard time dealing with all of this. I feel like I’m constantly taking one step forward and two steps back. How long am I going to have to wait before I finally have answers? How much longer until I can start feeling like myself and actually live my life again?

I’m so tired of waiting. I’m tired of being passed from appointment to appointment. I’m tired of having no real help in the meantime. And I’m tired of feeling like I have to fight so hard just to be heard. 💔 I’m trying so hard to let go, trust God, and believe that there’s a reason for all of this… but y’all, IS IT HARD. 😢

I’m praying that after this past year, I’m finally getting closer to some answers. Until then, I’m just taking it one day at a time. If you’re also living with unexplained symptoms, chronic illness, POTS symptoms, tremors, dizziness, heart rate spikes, or a long diagnostic journey, please know you’re not alone. ❤️Here’s to hoping year two looks very different from year one!
Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer Don’t let those vacation seashells sit in a drawer collecting dust! 🐚🤍 TURN THEM INTO WALL ART INSTEAD!

If you’re anything like me, you come home from every beach trip with a pocketful of seashells and absolutely no idea what to do with them. 😂 So I turned mine into this easy DIY seashell wall decor and I’m OBSESSED with how it turned out!

All you need is:
🐚 Seashells
🤍 A small canvas
🔥 Hot glue
🎨 White spray paint
🪵 Optional wood trim for a frame

I love that you can customize this with shells from your favorite beach trip, making it such a sweet way to preserve those vacation memories. And the neutral white + wood combination makes it work with almost any home decor style!

You could even make a whole gallery wall with shells from different beaches you’ve visited! 🥹🌊

Save this DIY for your next beach vacation! And if you have a stash of seashells at home, this is your sign to finally DO something with them. 😂🐚

I have the full step-by-step tutorial on the blog! Comment “SHELLS” and I’ll send you the link! 🤍

#seashell #seashelldecor #coastaldecor #seashellart #coastaldecorating
Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has b Apparently, this little Christmas decoration has been hanging out in here ALL YEAR and I just never noticed it. 🤣

Tell me I’m not the only one who does this?! I swear every time I switch out my seasonal home decor, I find at least ONE random piece from months ago that somehow survived the decor rotation. 😂

Fall decorating is officially underway over here, but apparently Christmas wanted one last cameo. 🎄😂

Please tell me I’m not alone! 👇🏼

#failvideos #failvideo #falldecorating #falldecor #relatablecontent
🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try t 🍂🎃 If you love pumpkin desserts, you NEED to try this pumpkin pecan bread! 🎃🍂

There’s nothing I love more than a cozy pumpkin dessert recipe in the fall, and this pumpkin pecan bread is seriously heavenly! 🤤🍁

It’s soft, moist, full of warm pumpkin spice flavor, and packed with crunchy pecans. Plus, it’s SO easy to make and pairs perfectly with a hot cup of coffee. ☕️🎃

And honestly… it can totally double as breakfast OR dessert, so you really can’t go wrong! 🤣

Save this one for your next fall baking day! 🍂 And if you want the recipe, comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇🏻
#pumpkinbread #pumpkinbreadrecipe #fallbaking #pumpkinrecipes #pumpkinrecipe
Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candl Y’all KNOW I absolutely love me some Antique Candle Co., and when I saw they brought back their viral glass pumpkin jar candle this year—but in the prettiest amber glass jar—I was SOLD. 😍🍂

It’s basically the perfect fall candle + cozy home decor all in one! And the best part? Once you finish the candle, you can reuse the amber pumpkin jar for candy, flowers, decor, or whatever your heart desires. 🙌🏻

And if you need this amber glass pumpkin candle in your life too, you can use my code MACEDONIA20 for 20% OFF! 🎃🤎

Comment “CANDLE” below and I’ll send you the link! 👇🏻

#pumpkincandle #amberglass #amberglow #soycandles #soycandlesforsale
🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀 🍎 Got apples that need to be used up? MAKE THIS. 👀☕️

I had a few apples sitting around that needed to be used, so I whipped up this easy apple cinnamon coffee cake and y’all… it did NOT disappoint! 😋🍎

It’s soft, moist, loaded with cozy cinnamon and apple flavor, and SO easy to make. And honestly, I’ll never say no to a good sheet cake recipe because the easier the better! 🙌🏻

I also made it in my @caraway_home baking pan, which I swear by because nothing sticks and cleanup is always a breeze! 🤌🏻 You can use my code MORNINGS ONMACEDONIA for 10% off if you want to try their bakeware too!

If you’re looking for an easy apple dessert, apple cinnamon cake, fall baking recipe, or simple coffee cake recipe, you NEED to try this one. 🍂🍎

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe! 👇🏻

#applecake #coffeecake #appledessert #falldesserts #applerecipes
Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Y’all, I’m asking for some extra prayers today. ❤️ Today is finally MRI day. They’re checking my brain and my cervical and lumbar spine, and I’m praying this is one step closer to finally getting some answers about what’s been going on with me.

At this point, they’re looking into possibilities like Chiari malformation, MS, or something else entirely. And honestly… I have no idea what these MRIs are going to show.

I think one of the scariest parts is the possibility that they could come back “normal” and I’ll STILL have no answers. Because when you’ve been dealing with symptoms for so long, you almost start questioning yourself and wondering, “Am I actually crazy?” 😜

I obviously don’t want them to find anything serious, but at the same time, I NEED them to find something that can explain why I’ve been feeling the way I have. If you’ve ever been stuck in that horrible limbo of “I know something is wrong, but I don’t know what”, you know exactly what I mean.

So today I’m praying for clear answers, good news, and hopefully a diagnosis and treatment plan that can finally help me move forward. 🙏🏼 And I’m REALLY hoping I don’t have to wait forever for those MRI results either because the waiting is absolutely brutal.

It’s been such a stressful and exhausting journey, and I’m just ready to get this part OVER WITH. 😭

If you’re the praying kind, I’d appreciate one today. ❤️ And if you’ve been following along through all of this, thank you for being here. It means more than you know.

Now excuse me while I romanticize my fall coffee station and pretend everything is fine. 😂☕️🍁

#fallcoffee #chiarimalformation #multiplesclerosis #chiari #mri
🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be 🍎 If “tastes like fall” were a cookie, it would be THESE. 🍪🍂

I’m officially in my fall baking era, so prepare yourselves because I have a lot of cozy, delicious fall desserts coming your way! 😂🤎

I made these easy apple cider cookies last year and they were SUCH a hit. They’re soft, delicious, packed with cozy apple cider flavor, and honestly taste like fall in every bite. 🍎🍂 Plus, they’re super simple to make—which is exactly what I want in a fall dessert!

And if you know me, you know apple desserts are my weakness, so please excuse me while I spend the entire season making every apple recipe I can possibly think of. 😂

If you’re looking for an easy fall cookie recipe, apple cider dessert, or cozy baking recipe, you NEED to try these!

🍎 Want the recipe? Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 👇

#applecider #applecookies #falldesserts #appleseason #appledessert
There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my co There’s NOTHING I love more than pulling out my cozy fall bedding every season! 🍂🤎 I swear I sleep better when my bedroom is decorated for fall. 😂 There’s just something about the warm colors, cozy blankets, soft textures, and all the fall bedroom decor that makes bedtime feel extra special. 🥹🍁

If you love cozy home decor, fall decorating, and creating a warm and inviting bedroom, this is your sign to switch out that bedding! 🛏️✨

Do you change your bedding and bedroom decor for the seasons too?! 🍂👇

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#fallbedroom #cozyfall #fallbedding #cozybedroom #fallhomedecor
🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily 🚨 DRESS SALE ALERT 🚨 One of my favorite Pink Lily dresses is on MAJOR SALE TODAY ONLY! 😍👗

Use code “DRESS35” to get 35% OFF ALL DRESSES at Pink Lily! 🙌🏼

If you’ve been looking for cute dresses, affordable dresses, summer dresses, or new fall transition pieces, this is your sign to stock up! 😉 This dress is seriously SO cute, and there are tons of other adorable styles on their site too!

🛍️ 35% OFF ALL DRESSES
🏷️ Code: DRESS35
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Don’t wait on this one because the sale won’t last! 💕 Which dress would you grab?!

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#pinklily #pinklilystyle #pinklilyboutique #dresssale #summerdresses
This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board b This is your sign to make a savory s’mores board before summer officially ends! 🧀🔥 And yes, you can get everything you need through @hungryroot!

I grabbed everything for this easy summer appetizer board with my latest Hungryroot order, and it turned out SO good! It was the perfect easy dinner idea for a summer night, especially when you want something fun, low-effort, and packed with flavor.

One of my favorite things about Hungryroot is how much easier they make mealtime. When I don’t have the time or energy to cook an elaborate dinner, I can still put together something delicious without all the planning, grocery shopping, and prep. 🙌

And because I know I’m not the only one who needs easy, low-energy meal ideas, I even created a Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook with Hungryroot featuring some of my favorite simple recipes! 🥰

Want the savory s’mores board recipe + my Low Energy, High Flavor Cookbook?
👇🏻 Comment HUNGRYROOT and I’ll send everything your way!

PLUS, you can use code CHARITY40 for 40% off your first Hungryroot box + a FREE gift! 🎁

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#smores #savorysmores #hungryroot #hungryrootrecipes #smoresrecipe
Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how yo Hey @mutualofomaha I genuinely want to know how you think I can safely work as a dental hygienist with extremely noticeable hand tremors and shaking happening all the time.

How can my short-term disability claim be denied while saying I’m still capable of doing a job that requires me to use extremely sharp dental instruments underneath people’s gums every single day?

If I were your dental hygienist, would you feel comfortable trusting me to clean YOUR teeth while my hands are shaking like this? Because I don’t.

I’m not trying to get out of working. I’m trying to protect my patients and myself while I figure out what is happening to my body.

I’ve spent over 10 years working as a dental hygienist, and right now I physically struggle to hold my instruments and perform my job safely because of these tremors. I still don’t have answers or a diagnosis, and I’ve been waiting weeks for a brain MRI to hopefully help determine what’s going on.

But in the meantime, I’m expected to just go to work and continue using sharp instruments in people’s mouths like nothing is wrong?

This is so incredibly frustrating. I want to work. I WANT to be able to work. But I also want to be able to do my job safely and responsibly.

This is what happens when the healthcare system and disability insurance system fail people who are genuinely struggling to work.

If you’ve ever dealt with a denied short-term disability claim, disability insurance, chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, tremors, or being told you’re “fine” when you know something is wrong, I’d love to hear your experience. ❤️

#disabilityinsurance #dentalhygienist #tremors #disabilityclaim #mutualofomaha
POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU POV: Your cat gets 14 hours of sleep a day but YOU’RE the one who’s exhausted. 😹😂

I just wish I could sleep as peacefully as Toby does for ONE night. Must be nice to have a life where your only responsibilities are deciding when it’s time for your next nap or when you’d like a little snack. 😴🐾

What a life that must be… I’m sure it’s absolutely EXHAUSTING. 🤣

And naturally, he has to get his beauty rest after stepping directly on my face at 3 AM to wake me up. Because apparently my sleep schedule is interfering with his. 😂

Cat life really is something else. 😹🐈‍⬛

#catlife #catmomproblems #funnycatvideos #funnycatvideo #catsofgram
PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wa PSA: If you want the best faux fall mums, don’t wait… they sell out every single year! 🍂

I know it feels a little early to be thinking about fall decor, but trust me on this one! These realistic faux mums are one of my favorite outdoor fall decorating finds, and they always disappear fast.

Last year I finally swapped my real mums for faux mums, and I haven’t looked back! 🤎 I could never figure out how to keep real mums alive. Too much water? Not enough? Either way, mine never seemed to last more than a few weeks. 😅

Now I can decorate my front porch for fall with beautiful artificial mums that look incredibly real, save money in the long run, and I get to reuse them every single autumn. It’s honestly one of the best fall decor investments I’ve made!

So tell me… 🍁 Are you Team Real Mums or Team Faux Mums? I’d love to know which you prefer (and if you’ve actually mastered keeping real mums alive, please share your secrets! 😂)

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#fauxflowers #fallporch #fallflowers #mums #falldecor

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