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Okay y’all, how adorable are these pink striped gi

Okay y’all, how adorable are these pink striped gingerbread pajamas from Pink Lily?! 😍💕 Between the festive gingerbread print, pretty pink stripes, and cozy Christmas vibes, I am absolutely OBSESSED!

Pink Lily seriously has the cutest Christmas pajamas every single year, and these might just be my favorite yet! 🎅🏻✨ Perfect for cozy Christmas movie nights, holiday baking, Christmas morning, or just lounging around the house with a cup of hot cocoa! ☕️🍪

And the BEST part?! Pink Lily is having a 35% OFF SITEWIDE SALE! 🛍️🎁 So now is the perfect time to stock up on cute holiday pajamas for yourself or grab a few Christmas gifts!

Tell me, are you a matching Christmas pajamas kind of girl or do you like to mix it up every year?! 🎄💕

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#PinkLily #ChristmasPajamas #christmasjammies #PinkChristmas #ChristmasOutfits

🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DE

🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DESSERTS AHEAD AND FREEZE THEM! 🥧❄️

Want to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving instead of spending the entire day in the kitchen? One of my favorite holiday meal prep tips is to bake my Thanksgiving desserts ahead of time and freeze them until I need them!

This make-ahead dessert hack is perfect for busy holiday hosting. You can prepare your favorite Thanksgiving desserts, pecan pie bars, pies, and other holiday treats days or even weeks in advance. Then, when Thanksgiving arrives, your desserts are already done—leaving you more time to enjoy your guests!

Simply bake your desserts, let them cool completely, wrap them well, and store them in the freezer. Thaw them before serving, and they’ll be ready for your Thanksgiving dessert table! 🙌🏻

These pecan pie bars are one of my favorite make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts, and they’re so easy and delicious!

Want the full pecan pie bar recipe? 👇🏻

Comment RECIPE below, and I’ll send it your way! 🤎 #pecanpie #thanksgivinghacks #thanksgivingprep #thanksgivingdessert #thanksgivingpie

Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to

Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to be prepared! And maybe you’re not crazy like me and have multiple Christmas trees throughout your house 🤣 but if you do… you NEED these smart plugs for your Christmas tree lights!

These are seriously one of my favorite Christmas decorating hacks because I can turn all my Christmas trees on and off right from my phone with the tap of a button. 🙌🏼

Even better, you can set your smart plugs on a schedule so your Christmas lights automatically turn on and off at certain times every day! No crawling behind the tree, reaching around presents, or trying to find that one impossible-to-reach plug. 😂🎄

If you love decorating your home for Christmas, this is one holiday must-have that makes the entire season SO much easier!

Are you a one Christmas tree household… or are you crazy like me and have multiple?! 🤣🎄

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🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY TIME!! ✨🎄 Who wants to go C

🎄✨ CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY TIME!! ✨🎄

Who wants to go Christmas shopping with me?! 🎅🏻🛍️ I’m SO excited to be partnering with Vintage Market Days of Asheville to give one lucky winner TWO FREE TICKETS to their upcoming holiday market!! 🎟️🎟️

Y’all know Christmas is my absolute FAVORITE time of year, so an entire market filled with vintage Christmas decor, unique gifts, and festive finds?! SIGN ME UP!! 😍🎄

This year’s theme is “A Timeless Vintage Christmas” and there will be over 130 amazing vendors offering vintage treasures, holiday decor, boutique clothing, handmade goodies, jewelry, and so much more!

Plus, there will be live music, food trucks, yummy treats, and even photos with Santa! 🎅🏻❤️ It’s the perfect way to kick off the holiday season and support some incredible small businesses!

🎁 HERE’S HOW TO ENTER:

🎄 LIKE this post!

🎄 FOLLOW @mornings_on_macedonia and @vintagemarketdaysasheville

🎄 TAG your Christmas shopping bestie in the comments! Each comment counts as an additional entry!

🎄 BONUS: Share this post to your stories and tag me so I can see it!

📍 EVENT DETAILS:

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📅 November 20–22, 2026

⏰ Friday & Saturday: 10 AM–4 PM

⏰ Sunday: 10 AM–3 PM

✨ GIVEAWAY ENDS TOMORROW, NOVEMBER 12! ✨

I’ll be choosing one lucky winner to receive TWO tickets to enjoy this festive shopping experience! 🎟️❤️

Good luck, friends!! And tell me, are you shopping for Christmas gifts or Christmas decor first?! Because we all know what my answer is! 🤣🎄

#ad #VintageMarketDays #VintageMarketDaysAsheville #AshevilleNC #AshevilleEvents

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If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you

If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you NEED to make these Christmas cookies! 🍫🎄

These gluten free chocolate peppermint cookies are rich, chocolatey, packed with peppermint flavor, and topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes! 😍 They’re basically Christmas in cookie form!

And the best part?! You would NEVER guess they’re gluten free! Even if you don’t follow a gluten free diet, these easy homemade Christmas cookies deserve a spot on your holiday baking list!

They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade gifts, or just enjoying with a cozy cup of hot cocoa! ☕️

Trust me, if you’re looking for an easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this is the one!

🎄 Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe so you can make them too!

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This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christma

This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christmas bells look SO much more expensive! 🎄

Who says you have to spend a fortune to get that high-end, designer Christmas decor look?! 🙌🏻

I made these DIY Christmas bells a few years ago and have loved decorating with them ever since! But this year, I felt like they needed a little something extra. And when I spotted these gorgeous gold glitter bows for just $5, I knew they were exactly what was missing! 🎀

Seriously, such a simple and affordable Christmas decorating hack, but it makes the BIGGEST difference! The bows add the perfect amount of sparkle and elegance, giving my bells that expensive, designer-inspired look for less!

Proof that sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact when it comes to Christmas decorating! 🎄

What do y’all think?! Do the bows make these Christmas bells look even better?! 😍

SAVE this easy Christmas decor idea for your holiday decorating inspiration! ✨

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#ChristmasDecor #ChristmasDecoratingIdeas #DIYChristmasDecor #ChristmasDecorHacks #BudgetFriendlyChristmas

Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets insta

Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets instant sensory overload from the sound of metal scraping against metal?! 😩💀

Because WHY would you serve me a salad in a METAL bowl with a METAL fork?! 😭🤣 The sound alone is enough to send me into a full-blown sensory nightmare!

I’m not officially diagnosed with ADHD or autism (AuDHD), but I’ve been noticing more and more sensory sensitivities and little quirks about myself lately that have me seriously wondering. 🤪

The sound of a metal fork scraping against a dinner plate is already bad enough… but a metal fork scraping against a METAL BOWL?! Absolutely NOT. Straight to jail. 🚩🤣

I swear I can feel that sound in my entire body. 😵‍💫

So now I need to know… is this a neurodivergent sensory sensitivity thing, or does everyone hate this sound as much as I do?! PLEASE tell me I’m not alone! 😂👇

#SensoryOverload #SensoryIssues #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #ADHDHumor

PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it

PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it’s FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!! 😍

My all-time favorite Christmas sweater from Pink Lily is back, and even better… it’s an EARLY DOORBUSTER DEAL!! 🙌🏻

If you know me, you know I’m all about Christmas fashion, and this adorable hot pink Christmas sweater is seriously one of my favorite holiday finds EVER! 💕 I mean, who says Christmas outfits have to be red and green?! 🤪🎅🏻

It’s the perfect festive sweater for Christmas parties, holiday shopping, cozy Christmas movie nights, or just spreading a little extra holiday cheer! 🎄✨

And trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one before it sells out again!!

Are you a traditional red-and-green Christmas girlie, or do you love a pop of PINK for the holidays?! 🎀👇🏻

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#PinkLily #ChristmasSweater #ChristmasOutfitIdeas #HolidayOutfits #PinkChristmas

Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when

Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when it comes to dessert, I do NOT play around! 😂

Normally, I’m not one to share my sweets, but after a big dinner, I figured splitting a dessert with my hubby would be cute and romantic. 🥰
Well, that lasted about 2 seconds. 🤣

Because why was this man taking bites twice the size of mine?! EXCUSE ME, SIR?! We agreed to SHARE, not for you to eat 75% of it! 💀😂

So naturally, I had to take matters into my own hands and make sure we were getting equal portions. Marriage is all about compromise, right?! 😜

Please tell me we’re not the only married couple who turns sharing dessert on date night into a full-blown competition?! 🤣
Be honest… are you a dessert sharer, or is it EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?! 🍰

#marriagehumor #marriedlife #husbandwifecomedy #husbandwifejokes #relatablereels

🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your C

🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your Christmas tree! 👀

If you want your Christmas tree to look fuller, fluffier, and more expensive, this simple Christmas decorating hack makes ALL the difference! 🙌🏻

Seriously, just look at the difference between a fluffed Christmas tree and one that hasn’t been fluffed yet! 😍 Taking the time to spread out and shape each branch helps fill in those awkward gaps and makes even an artificial Christmas tree look so much fuller BEFORE you add a single ornament!

And trust me, as someone who puts up multiple Christmas trees every year, I know how tedious this step can be. 🤣 Especially when you’re dealing with flocked Christmas trees and end up with fake snow ALL over your house! 🙃

But I promise, those extra few minutes of fluffing are SO worth it for that beautiful, full Christmas tree look! 🎄

So tell me, are you team fluff every single branch or team throw some ornaments on and call it a day?! 🤣👇🏻

📌 Save this Christmas tree decorating tip for when you start putting up your holiday decor!

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POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrat

POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrated… but you absolutely HATE drinking water. 🤣💦

Anyone else living with POTS, inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), or another chronic illness know the struggle?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

As someone navigating dysautonomia and multiple chronic illnesses, staying hydrated and keeping up with my electrolytes is super important! The only problem?! I’m terrible at drinking plain water. 😅

And don’t even get me started on flavored electrolyte powders. I’m just not a fan! 🙃

That’s why I’ve been loving Buoy electrolyte drops! 💧 Unlike traditional electrolyte drink mixes, these unflavored hydration drops can be added to practically ANY beverage without significantly changing the taste!

So naturally, every time I crack open an ice-cold Diet Coke, I add some electrolyte drops to it too. 🤣🥤

Because who says you can’t enjoy your favorite drinks AND get some extra electrolytes in at the same time?! 😉

And if you’re wondering about my diagnosis, one doctor told me I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), while another suspects POTS. So at this point, your guess is as good as mine! 🤪 Welcome to life with chronic illness!

But in the meantime, I’m all about finding little chronic illness hacks that make everyday life a bit easier! ❤️

💬 COMMENT “SHOP” below and I’ll send you the link to try these electrolyte drops for yourself!

And tell me… are you a water lover or a fellow water hater like me?! 😂

#Dysautonomia #POTSAwareness #POTSSyndrome #InappropriateSinusTachycardia #ChronicIllness

POV: You love flocked Christmas trees… until it lo

POV: You love flocked Christmas trees… until it looks like a snowstorm hit the inside of your house. 🤣❄️🎄

Don’t get me wrong, I am OBSESSED with flocked Christmas trees! They’re so beautiful, cozy, and give that perfect winter wonderland Christmas aesthetic. 😍

BUT CAN WE TALK ABOUT THE MESS?! 😩

Every single year, I willingly put myself through the same thing. Flocking EVERYWHERE. On the floors, on my clothes, in my hair, and somehow in rooms I haven’t even decorated yet. 🤣

And since I’m the kind of person who needs a Christmas tree in practically every room, it takes approximately 5–7 business days to recover from decorating. 😆

Also, consider this your friendly reminder to NEVER wear black while decorating a flocked Christmas tree. Ask me how I know. 🙃

But will I continue buying flocked Christmas trees even though I know exactly what I’m getting myself into?! ABSOLUTELY. 😂🎄

Please tell me I’m not the only one who has a love-hate relationship with flocked Christmas trees?! 👇🏻

How many vintage Santa mugs are TOO many?! 🎅🏻☕️ As

How many vintage Santa mugs are TOO many?! 🎅🏻☕️ Asking for a friend… 🤣

Because apparently, I have absolutely ZERO self-control when it comes to collecting vintage Santa mugs! Every time I spot one, I just HAVE to add it to my growing collection!

There’s just something about vintage Christmas decor that makes my heart so happy! ❤️ These nostalgic Santa mugs are timeless, full of charm, and just so stinkin’ cute and jolly! 🎅🏻

And honestly, can you ever really have too many Santa mugs?! I think NOT! 😜

Now tell me, what’s ONE Christmas decoration you can’t stop collecting?!👇🏻 I need to know I’m not alone in my Christmas decor obsession! 🤣

These chocolate espresso crinkle cookies are serio

These chocolate espresso crinkle cookies are seriously what Christmas cookie dreams are made of! 😍 They’re rich, fudgy, full of decadent chocolate flavor, and have just the right hint of espresso to make them absolutely irresistible!

And can we talk about how PRETTY they are?! That beautiful crackled powdered sugar coating makes them look like little snow-covered cookies! ❄️ Plus, you don’t need any fancy decorating skills to make them look this good!

The best part?! These easy homemade Christmas cookies only take about 10 minutes to bake, and the recipe makes around 36 cookies! 🙌🏻 So they’re PERFECT for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade Christmas gifts, or just enjoying with your morning cup of coffee! ☕️

And y’all know how much I love my coffee, so combining chocolate AND espresso into one delicious cookie?! Sign me up! 🤣

Trust me, if you’re looking for a new Christmas cookie recipe to add to your holiday baking list this year, these chocolate espresso crinkle cookies NEED to be on it!

🎄 COMMENT “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe so you can make these delicious cookies too!

And be sure to SAVE this easy Christmas cookie recipe for later and SHARE it with your favorite coffee lover! ❤️

#ChristmasCookies #ChocolateCrinkleCookies #EspressoCookie #ChristmasBaking #HolidayCookieRecipes

POV: You drive 3.5 hours for a doctor’s appointmen

POV: You drive 3.5 hours for a doctor’s appointment, but end up finding a little Christmas magic when you need it most. 🥹🎄❤️

Y’ALL!! If you’ve never experienced Christmas at The Angus Barn in Raleigh, NC, you are seriously missing out!! 😍✨ This place is what Christmas dreams are made of, and I was absolutely BLOWN AWAY by all the beautiful Christmas decorations, twinkling lights, and festive displays! 🎅🏻🎄

I seriously felt like a little kid on Christmas morning, walking around in complete awe of everything! 🥹

But this day actually started out pretty rough. We traveled 3.5 hours to Duke for another medical appointment, hoping to finally get some answers about my ongoing health issues. Unfortunately, the appointment didn’t go anything like I had hoped. Still no real answers, no treatment plan, and no clear direction moving forward. 💔

As you can imagine, I left feeling pretty defeated and discouraged. It’s exhausting constantly searching for answers and coming up empty-handed.

But then we went to The Angus Barn, and for a little while, all those worries faded into the background. 🥹❤️

Y’all know Christmas is my absolute FAVORITE, so being surrounded by all that Christmas magic was exactly what my heart needed! And the delicious food was just the icing on the cake! 😍

Even though the day didn’t bring the medical answers I was praying for, it still turned into such a special memory. And I’m beyond thankful for my sweet hubby, who continues to drive me to all these appointments, stand by my side through every disappointment, and find little ways to make me smile along the way. ❤️

Sometimes a little Christmas magic can’t fix everything, but it sure can make a hard day a little brighter. 🥹✨

So if you’re looking for a magical Christmas restaurant in Raleigh, North Carolina, add The Angus Barn to your holiday bucket list ASAP!! 🎄🎅🏻

Have you ever been to The Angus Barn at Christmas?! Or what’s the most magical Christmas restaurant you’ve ever visited?! 😍👇🏻

#TheAngusBarn #RaleighNC #ChristmasInRaleigh #ChristmasDecorations #ChristmasMagic

POV: Someone asks what my Halloween plans are… Um

POV: Someone asks what my Halloween plans are…

Ummm, what do you mean?! Is that even a question?! 🤣 Obviously, I’ll be decking the halls, putting up Christmas trees, and baking and decorating Christmas cookies! 🎄🍪🎅🏻

I mean, ’tis the season, right?! 😜

Listen, Christmas decorating is my Super Bowl, and I fully intend to soak up EVERY second of the holiday season while I can! If that means putting up my Christmas decorations before Halloween is even over, then so be it! 🤣

And just because my Christmas trees are up doesn’t mean I can’t still enjoy my Reese’s pumpkins while I’m decorating! Best of both worlds, if you ask me! 😆

So tell me… are you team Christmas starts November 1st, or team wait until after Thanksgiving?! 👀 No judgment here… okay, maybe a little! 🤣

POV: You thought your cat would look adorable in h

POV: You thought your cat would look adorable in his Halloween costume… but he had other plans. 🦁😹

I thought Toby was going to be the CUTEST little lion for Halloween this year, but apparently he did NOT agree with my vision! 🤣 He ripped that lion’s mane off faster than I could even get a good picture!

At least I have video proof that he was a lion for approximately 5 seconds before deciding he was DONE with Halloween costumes. 😂🦁

Please tell me I’m not the only crazy cat mom who buys adorable Halloween costumes for cats who absolutely refuse to wear them?! 😹👇🏼

These might just be the CUTEST Halloween cookies e

These might just be the CUTEST Halloween cookies ever! And the best part?! They’re SO easy to make! 🍪

If you’re looking for an easy Halloween cookie recipe that’s just as delicious as it is adorable, you NEED to try these soft and chewy Halloween Sprinkle Cookies!

They’re buttery, perfectly sweet, loaded with festive Halloween sprinkles, and seriously so simple to whip up!

And unlike traditional Halloween sugar cookies, there’s NO rolling out dough, NO cookie cutters, and NO spending hours decorating with royal icing! 🙌🏻 Because as much as I love a beautifully decorated cookie, sometimes I just want something quick and easy that still looks cute! 🤣

These homemade Halloween cookies are perfect for:

🎃 Halloween parties and spooky celebrations

👻 Halloween dessert boards

🍪 Classroom parties and festive treats

🧡 Cozy Halloween movie nights at home

Plus, you can switch out the sprinkles for any holiday, making this one of those easy cookie recipes you’ll want to save and make all year long!

And did I mention they’re ready in about 25 minutes?! No chilling required! 👏🏻

COMMENT “RECIPE” BELOW and I’ll send you the full Halloween Sprinkle Cookies recipe so you can make them too! 🧡

And be sure to SAVE this post for your next Halloween baking day!

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