Because is it really a cookout without homemade So Because is it really a cookout without homemade Southern potato salad?!

This is one of those tried-and-true recipes I make whenever we’re grilling because it literally goes with EVERYTHING. Burgers, BBQ, hot dogs, ribs, grilled chicken—you name it, and a big bowl of creamy potato salad belongs right beside it. 🙌🏻

And with football season officially here, this easy Southern potato salad is the perfect game day side dish for backyard cookouts, tailgates, football parties, or an easy fall weekend dinner.

It’s classic, creamy, comforting, and one of those recipes everyone keeps going back for another scoop of!

So if your ideal fall weekend involves football on the TV, something delicious cooking on the grill, and all the classic Southern sides, you need to save this one. 😍

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my Southern potato salad recipe! 👇🏻

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Y’all, I need your help settling a very important Y’all, I need your help settling a very important debate. 🤣👇🏻

I have an event coming up in October that calls for cocktail attire, so naturally I found TWO cocktail dresses I love and now I can’t decide which one to wear. 😂

They’re basically the same color, but totally different vibes…

✨ Dress 1: sleek + satin
✨ Dress 2: sparkly + sequined

I think I’m Team Dress 1, but my hubby is firmly Team Dress 2… so we need outside opinions before this turns into a full household debate. 🤣

Which one would YOU wear for an October cocktail attire event?!

Comment DRESS 1 or DRESS 2 below and help me choose! 👇🏻

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Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies do NOT have to be complicated! Just add colorful sprinkles and candy eyeballs to sugar cookies and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little monster cookies. 👀🎃

I love making homemade sugar cookie dough, but if you’re short on time? Grab the store-bought dough. I fully support taking the shortcut. 😂👏🏻

These easy Halloween monster sugar cookies would be so cute for a Halloween party, spooky movie night, kids’ Halloween treat, or just a fun weekend baking project.

Minimal effort + maximum spooky cute. That’s my kind of Halloween baking! 👻

Would you make these with homemade cookie dough or take the store-bought shortcut?! 👇🏻

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I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein late I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein lately, especially with everything I’ve had going on health-wise, but finding easy high-protein meals AND having the energy to grocery shop, meal plan, and cook can feel like a lot.

That’s why Hungryroot has been such a lifesaver for me! I can easily search for high-protein recipes, pick exactly what sounds good, and have everything I need delivered straight to my door.

Like this high-protein blackened chicken pasta?! 😍 So easy, so good, and exactly the kind of meal I actually look forward to eating.

No wandering around the grocery store trying to figure out what to make. No endlessly searching Pinterest for high-protein dinner ideas. Hungryroot basically does the meal planning for me, which is exactly what I need right now. 👏🏻

And if you’ve been looking for easy high-protein meals, meal delivery ideas, or just a way to make weeknight dinners less stressful, you can use my code CHARITY40 to get 40% off + a free gift with your first Hungryroot delivery! 🎉

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

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🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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#freshapples #frozenapples #kitchenhack #applerecipes #appledessert
There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

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Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

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#fallporch #fallporchdecor #screenedinporch #screenedporch #halloweenporch
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Lifestyle · May 30, 2021

Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler Review

I recently purchased a Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler and I thought it would be fun to share with you guys all about it. If you’re like me, then you have no idea what an evaporative air cooler is.

I definitely didn’t know until I was sent this to try out. And let me tell y’all, it is amazing! I was totally missing out not having an evaporative air cooler in my life before.

We used to not be able to sit outside because it was so hot and miserable. And that didn’t make it ideal for hosting company outside either.

Now we can thanks to this amazing product! Keep on reading to see just what it is and all the amazing features it provides!

Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler
Here is a view of my air cooler. I got mine from My Home Climate. I will link the exact one for you below as well:

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What Exactly Is An Evaporative Air Cooler?

This product is designed to keep you cool and comfortable in a hot & dry climate. They work best with the humidity levels are less than 60% in an area.

And it isn’t just a fan. This is designed reduce temperature through water evaporation. It also provides you with a moist and cool breeze to keep you cool on a hot day.

But it doesn’t spray or damage any furniture you may have around it. How awesome is that?!

Air Cooler on Screened In Porch
I have it styled next to my bar cart on our porch. But, with the sturdy wheels on the bottom, you can easily move it around to where you want!

It also uses a low power consumption by providing a continuous water supply connection that will last all day long. It’s basically a 3-in-1 product: cooling, humidification, and fan.

All of these features make it ideal for outdoor use and it’s easy to move around as well. The smooth rolling wheels makes it portable and easy to move to different outdoor areas around your home!

How Does The Product Actually Work?

This evaporative air cooler is also environmentally and cost friendly. So who doesn’t love that?! It gives you a nice cool breeze through the natural process of evaporation.

This means when warm air is drawn into the Honeywell Evaporative Cooler, it is filtered through a wet honeycomb cooling medium.

This in turn absorbs heat and naturally cools and humidifies the air. Then, the powerful fan pushes the cool air out of the front of the unit into the surrounding area.

Such as your outdoor deck/patio, garage, warehouse, and so much more! This no-compressor system cools inexpensively, efficiently and naturally.

Air Cooler Functions
Here is a close up of the different functions. As you can see it offers four different fan speeds!

You may also be wondering what is the difference between an air cooler and an air conditioner. An air conditioner uses a chemical cooling refrigerant.

It also has to use a compressor to transform the hot air into cool air. This process in turn is very energy consuming. And since they use so much more electricity, that makes them much more expensive than this air cooler.

So as you can see, this is a much better option for your budget to keep you cool this summer!

Why Do You Need A Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler This Summer?

Do you plan on enjoying some outdoor BBQs on your patio and/or deck space? Or do you plan on sitting outside and soaking up the sunshine this summer?

Well then, you definitely need this Honeywell Evaporative Air Cooler to keep you cool and and comfortable during the summer heat!

This product makes you feel like you are sitting out by lake with the fresh and powerful breeze it provides. So even if you aren’t near a body of water, you can feel like you are with this amazing invention.

Screened in Porch Decor
This keeps us so cool and comfortable and we have been greatly enjoying spending warm days on our porch now!

I have personally been loving my air cooler and I have been very impressed with it. We love to use it as we are sitting outside in our screened in porch watching tv and relaxing.

We also love to use it on our deck when we are enjoying a nice outdoor meal. Another way we enjoy it, is when we are relaxing in our rocking chairs on the front porch as well.

We have plenty of outdoor areas that we like to enjoy during the summer. But, we also live in the south and if you are from here too, then you know that it sure gets hot and humid!

Thankfully, this has helped us stay cool and comfortable during the warmer weather.

Conclusion

So if you are all interested in this product, I highly recommend that you check it out for yourself! You will not regret it!

Plus, Honeywell is a great brand. All of their products are made with the upmost quality and last for a long time.

So if you like mine, but you want a different style, you could totally do that too. You can also use my code “CHARITY” to get 5% off your order as well!

Why You Need An Air Cooler This Summer
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Have you ever used an evaporative air cooler before in your home? If so, I would love to hear about your experience too! Let me know in the comments below!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Air Cooler, Honeywell

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  1. BR says

    June 2, 2021 at 9:52 am

    Sounds like a great product, very useful considering the heat we have in Spain 🤣
    Thanks for sharing
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    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:36 pm

      Oh good! I am so happy you like it!

      Reply
  2. Rosie Ireland says

    June 2, 2021 at 9:54 am

    Oh wow I can’t tell you how much this is needed in England right now. We’ve gone from crazy rain to blistering sun! The hot nights are creeping in!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      Yes, this would be so perfect for that kinda weather then!

      Reply
  3. Ayo Bami says

    June 2, 2021 at 10:17 am

    A well detailed reviews. Will definitely share this with a friend who might be in need of this review

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:39 pm

      Thank you so much.

      Reply
  4. Jenny in Neverland says

    June 2, 2021 at 10:19 am

    I love the sound of this and it actually looks really nice too. Most fans and things look really ugly in a room! The UK is unbearable in Summer, as we don’t have air conditioning in our homes.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:40 pm

      I know right. It does look nice on the porch which is a plus. And I can’t believe y’all don’t have air conditioning! I would die lol

      Reply
  5. Della Driscoll says

    June 2, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    This sounds amazing and would be perfect for the hot summer days or when we have a heatwave xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      Yes it is so perfect for hot summer days like that!

      Reply
  6. Stephanie says

    June 2, 2021 at 4:32 pm

    I am truly fascinated by this product!! I’ve never heard of anything like it. If it weren’t for the fact that we get insanely humid summers in VA, I’d be snatching this bad boy up in a heartbeat for the big deck we have at the house we’re hoping to move into this year. It really does sound like a genius gadget!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 2, 2021 at 9:43 pm

      Thank you! It really is such a cool product and I love it too!

      Reply
  7. Esther says

    June 3, 2021 at 2:09 am

    Oh goodness do I NEED this. My room becomes an inferno in the summer! I was melting at only 80 degrees the other day 🥵

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2021 at 11:44 pm

      Yes you definitely need this product then!

      Reply
  8. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    June 3, 2021 at 1:46 pm

    This sounds like a most welcome addition to my southwest facing patio which the sun hits much of the day! I actually hadn’t heard of this before but will certainly look into getting one! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      Oh yes. This would be so perfect for your patio then!

      Reply
  9. Simona says

    June 3, 2021 at 4:30 pm

    This is such a great greener alternative to air conditioning! Here in London it never really gets too unbearable so probably won’t need it, but my parents in Italy could do with this! Thank you for sharing Charity, I had no idea such a thing existed! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 3, 2021 at 11:45 pm

      No problem at all. It is a very cool product for sure!

      Reply
  10. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    June 5, 2021 at 5:02 pm

    Wow, I’ve never heard of air cooler, but it sounds like an amazing product. I know there have been a few days where we’ve had to stay inside because it’s too hot out, this would have been perfect. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 6, 2021 at 11:10 pm

      Yes this is so perfect for those kinda days!

      Reply
  11. Eleanor Jones says

    June 8, 2021 at 10:02 am

    Wow this looks fantastic, and great for any warm weather! There might not be that much use for it in the UK, but I’m moving into a smaller place in June so it’s bound to get a bit too hot! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you so much. It is so great for warm weather for sure!

      Reply
  12. Nic | Nic's Adventures & Bakes says

    June 8, 2021 at 10:52 am

    Thanks for sharing, this looks a lovely way to keep cool, this could be useful when it’s hot this summer, as our summer has started 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      Yes it is perfect for summer and the heat!

      Reply
  13. Brooke Ressell says

    June 8, 2021 at 2:17 pm

    I live in a very humid state so I definitely don’t need one of these. But now I kind of want one. I love the retro look of it. It looks like decor.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2021 at 11:30 pm

      Thank you so much! It does kinda look like decor!

      Reply
  14. Holly says

    June 8, 2021 at 2:38 pm

    This is a great review, Charity! Summertime heat isn’t my idea of a good time, I must be honest! 😉 We live on the coast which means humidity can be pretty unbearable, as well as the heat. There are plenty of days with less than 60% humidity though so this neat gadget just might work!

    My husband is an HVAC mechanic so I am vaguely familiar with these but your firsthand experience was a lot of fun to read. I am glad y’all have something that enables you to enjoy the outdoors again without roasting! The retro design is very intriguing. Plus, the eco-friendliness of this choice is appealing as well!

    Thanks for sharing, Charity! ♥ It’s definitely one worth checking into! God bless you & yours!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much my friend. I am so glad you enjoyed it and I hope you are doing great as well!

      Reply
  15. Molly @ Transatlantic Notes says

    June 8, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    What a great idea! I definitely don’t like sitting indoors or out on my porch and feeling like I’m in a swamp — will have to check these coolers out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 8, 2021 at 11:32 pm

      Yes you definitely should! They are so awesome!

      Reply
  16. Cristina Rosano says

    June 11, 2021 at 4:57 pm

    This sounds like a great add on and mostly the fact that it has three functions in one, it has a sleek design and it’s environmentally friendly it’s a win-win! I don’t have space or need, but will suggest it to my parents x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      June 11, 2021 at 6:24 pm

      Thank you so much. I appreciate it. It is a great product for sure!

      Reply

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Because is it really a cookout without homemade So Because is it really a cookout without homemade Southern potato salad?!

This is one of those tried-and-true recipes I make whenever we’re grilling because it literally goes with EVERYTHING. Burgers, BBQ, hot dogs, ribs, grilled chicken—you name it, and a big bowl of creamy potato salad belongs right beside it. 🙌🏻

And with football season officially here, this easy Southern potato salad is the perfect game day side dish for backyard cookouts, tailgates, football parties, or an easy fall weekend dinner.

It’s classic, creamy, comforting, and one of those recipes everyone keeps going back for another scoop of!

So if your ideal fall weekend involves football on the TV, something delicious cooking on the grill, and all the classic Southern sides, you need to save this one. 😍

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my Southern potato salad recipe! 👇🏻

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Y’all, I need your help settling a very important Y’all, I need your help settling a very important debate. 🤣👇🏻

I have an event coming up in October that calls for cocktail attire, so naturally I found TWO cocktail dresses I love and now I can’t decide which one to wear. 😂

They’re basically the same color, but totally different vibes…

✨ Dress 1: sleek + satin
✨ Dress 2: sparkly + sequined

I think I’m Team Dress 1, but my hubby is firmly Team Dress 2… so we need outside opinions before this turns into a full household debate. 🤣

Which one would YOU wear for an October cocktail attire event?!

Comment DRESS 1 or DRESS 2 below and help me choose! 👇🏻

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Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies do NOT have to be complicated! Just add colorful sprinkles and candy eyeballs to sugar cookies and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little monster cookies. 👀🎃

I love making homemade sugar cookie dough, but if you’re short on time? Grab the store-bought dough. I fully support taking the shortcut. 😂👏🏻

These easy Halloween monster sugar cookies would be so cute for a Halloween party, spooky movie night, kids’ Halloween treat, or just a fun weekend baking project.

Minimal effort + maximum spooky cute. That’s my kind of Halloween baking! 👻

Would you make these with homemade cookie dough or take the store-bought shortcut?! 👇🏻

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I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein late I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein lately, especially with everything I’ve had going on health-wise, but finding easy high-protein meals AND having the energy to grocery shop, meal plan, and cook can feel like a lot.

That’s why Hungryroot has been such a lifesaver for me! I can easily search for high-protein recipes, pick exactly what sounds good, and have everything I need delivered straight to my door.

Like this high-protein blackened chicken pasta?! 😍 So easy, so good, and exactly the kind of meal I actually look forward to eating.

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

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🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

#charcuterieboard #dessertcharcuterie #fallcharcuterieboard #dessertboard #falldesserts
Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

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