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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DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this go DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this good YEARS later?! Sign me up! 🎃

I made these mercury glass pumpkins several years ago, and I’m still so in love with how they turned out! They honestly look just as good today as they did when I first made them, which makes this one of my favorite budget-friendly fall DIYs.

There’s just something so satisfying about taking an inexpensive Dollar Tree pumpkin and turning it into fall decor that looks way more expensive than it actually was. 🙌🏻 These have that beautiful vintage mercury glass look and are perfect for adding a little cozy, high-end touch to your fall and Halloween decor.

And the best part? You only need a few supplies and a few dollars to recreate them!

Comment “mercury glass” below and I’ll send you the full step-by-step tutorial! 🎃

Would you try this Dollar Tree fall decor DIY too?! Let me know below what you think! 

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🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE AL 🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE ALL THE FALL THINGS!

And these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies need to be at the top of your fall baking list! 😍 Made with nutty browned butter, a homemade apple cider reduction, and warm autumn spices, these cookies are rich, chewy, cozy, and basically taste like apple orchard season in cookie form.

They may sound fancy, but I promise this apple cider cookie recipe is actually so easy to make! 🙌

If you love apple desserts, fall cookies, and anything that makes your kitchen smell like autumn, you HAVE to try these! 🍎🍪

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full apple cider crinkle cookie recipe! 🍂

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Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… BUT YOUR SUMMER FLOWERS DIDN’T GET THE MEMO 😂

I’ve been working on my fall front porch this weekend, and I’m loving how it’s coming together so far! 

It’s still SO warm here in North Carolina, which means all of my summer flowers and plants are still going strong. So instead of my usual neutral fall porch decor, we’re going a little more colorful this year and I think it looks so pretty! 🍂🌸

I added a new pumpkin doormat for a little fall refresh, but everything else is fall decor I’ve reused from years past. Proof that you definitely don’t need to buy all new decorations every season to give your porch a fresh look! 🙌🏻

And can we talk about FAUX MUMS?! I bought these last year, and it may have been one of my best fall decorating decisions because I can pull them out year after year and they still look perfect. Which is especially helpful considering I somehow manage to kill the real mums every single fall. 💀🤣

I still have a few finishing touches to add, but I’d say my colorful fall porch is off to a pretty good start! 🎃

Are you team REAL MUMS 🌼 or team FAUX MUMS because you can’t keep them alive either?! 😂

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POV: you finally found a board game you’re guarant POV: you finally found a board game you’re guaranteed to win. 🤣🧀🍇

I LOVE board games… especially when people put meat and cheese on them. Maybe some fruit, crackers, and a few other snacks too. Now THAT is a game I’m really good at. 😂👏🏻

Okay, I’ll be honest, I’m actually not a huge board game person. But I AM extremely competitive, which means I only enjoy playing if there’s a decent chance I’m going to win. 😜 And if I’m not good at the game? Suddenly I’m no longer interested. 😂

But give me a charcuterie board filled with cheese, meats, crackers, fruit, and all the yummy snacks, and I’ll happily play all night long. 🙌🏻

Plus, an easy charcuterie board is one of my favorite entertaining ideas for fall get-togethers, game nights, girls’ nights, and holiday parties. It looks impressive, requires basically no cooking, and everyone can grab exactly what they want!

So tell me… are you a REAL board game person 🎲 or are you more of a charcuterie “board game” person like me?! 🧀🤣

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Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers for doctor notes, lab results, treatments, medications, scans, surgeries, symptoms, and medical records at just 33 years old… but here we are. 😂

After months of appointments and still feeling like no one can put all the puzzle pieces together, I’ve officially decided I’m becoming that patient. You know, the one who walks into every appointment carrying a giant medical binder, receipts in hand, ready to advocate for herself and get some ANSWERS. 😂👏🏻

Because if navigating chronic illness has taught me anything, it’s that sometimes you have to become your own medical historian and your own biggest advocate.

There is a little bit of good news though! 🙌🏻 I was able to get an appointment with Duke’s Electrophysiology Clinic to hopefully get more help with my inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) and figure out a better treatment plan. The downside? My appointment isn’t until October 30th. 🙃 So once again… we wait.

I’m really hoping that by the end of this year, I’ll finally have more answers, a treatment plan that actually helps, and a clear path forward. 🤞🏻

Until then, catch me organizing my medical records like they’re a high school research project. 😂📑

Anyone else with chronic illness have a giant medical binder too?! Because I have a feeling I’m definitely not the only one. 👇🏻

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So if your fall wardrobe needs a little refresh, now is definitely the time to shop! 🍂 Whether you’re looking for cute fall outfits, Halloween graphic tees, cozy seasonal pieces, or just an excuse to treat yourself… Pink Lily has you covered. 😂

And obviously, as a cat mom, I couldn’t resist this Halloween cat shirt. 🐈‍⬛ I mean… LOOK AT IT! 😍

Are you team 🎃 HALLOWEEN or 🍂 FALL when it comes to seasonal graphic tees?!

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Lifestyle · February 28, 2020

How I am Celebrating After Hitting 10K on Instagram

Y’all, I cannot believe it! I finally hit over 10K on Instagram a few weeks ago and I could not be more excited! If you remember, I shared in my 2019 Year in Review post, that I was hoping to hit 10K by the end of February and I am so happy that I accomplished my goal before then!

I know it’s not all about the numbers, but it feels so good when you reach a goal you have been waiting for after a long time of aiming towards it! So today I thought I would share with you all how I am celebrating after hitting 10K on Instagram.

I was most excited to hit 10K because now in my Instagram stories, I am able to use the swipe up feature which I think will help my blog views tremendously. It’s so much easier to share a new post when you can link it directly!

So you may be asking how exactly am I celebrating after hitting such a milestone? Well, the answer is simple, I am celebrating by giving back to you- my wonderful subscribers and followers!

I have teamed up with some of my favorite small shops and we are all working together to bring you an ultimate giveaway full of goodies. And I have worked with all these shops in the past so I know their quality of products are amazing.

I would not want to give away anything less to y’all! So you may be wondering how can I be entered into winning this so called amazing giveaway?? Keep on reading because I will give you all the details below. But you better hurry because it is only open for a short period of time!!

Celebrating hitting 10K on Instagram
Here’s a little vignette of goodies that you could win if you help me celebrate with my giveaway!

What You Will Win:

If you’re chosen as my lucky winner, here is everything that you will receive:

  • $30 shop credit to Ebenezer Markets (they make some high-quality and beautiful farmhouse signs!)
  • $25 shop credit to Crafty Home by Missy (she makes the cutest little decor items, perfect for vignettes and tiered trays!)
  • $25 shop credit to Modern Forestry Candles (Y’all have heard me talk about these amazing candles before, and I always recommend the Coffeehouse scent because it is to die for!)
  • Shop credit to Hidden Valley Farmhouse for one FREE handmade felt garland of your choice (I was a brand rep for her last year and received so many beautiful garlands. They are perfect for styling anywhere in your home!)
  • Starbucks gift card from yours truly!

Basically, this giveaway is the perfect start for you to create a beautiful vignette or tiered tray in your home! It will give you everything you need and plus since it’s all store credit, you can shop for exactly what you want!

Ebenezer Market Giveaway
This sign is from Ebenezer Market and I absolutely love it!

How Do I Win??

The rules of this giveaway are so simple. All you have to do is follow all of us on Instagram. I will include all of our links here below:

  • @mornings_on_macedonia
  • @ebenzer_market
  • @real_honeybrook
  • @hiddenvalleyfarmhouse
  • @modernforestry

After you have given us a follow, tag three friends on the giveaway picture on my feed.

Also, be sure to subscribe to my blog so you don’t miss out on any more fun news and giveaways I may have coming up in the future!

Then, if you want even more entries, share my giveaway photo in your stories on Instagram and tag me so I am sure to see it. Also, if you give me a follow on my other social media sites below I will give you even more entries as well!

  • Facebook
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  • Twitter
Modern Forestry Candle Giveaway
I always love to style a tray with one of my favorite Modern Forestry candles!

Technicalities

This giveaway will run from 2/28/20 until 3/1/20 at 8:00 pm EST. This giveaway is not associated with Instagram or Starbucks. Must be following all hosts to be qualified and subscribed to my blog. I will be checking! Winner will be chosen at random once giveaway is over. Open to US residents only.

Hidden Valley Farmhouse Felt Garland Giveaway
You can see my cute felt garland from Hidden Valley Farmhouse on the top shelf. So much fun to style her handmade garlands around the house!

So What Are You Waiting On??

Go ahead and enter now so you can win all the goodies above! I can’t wait to spoil one lucky subscriber with this amazing giveaway! So what do you think about how I am celebrating hitting 10K on Instagram?? I think it is a pretty fun way to do so if I do say so myself.

And also, even if you don’t win or don’t want to enter, please check out all these amazing small shops.

I always try to support our small shops when I can and the quality of products that I have received from these companies have all blown me away!

I shared all of the above shops, plus a few more back on my post about my Favorite Small Shops on Instagram so be sure to check that out too if you haven’t yet.

How I Am Celebrating After Hitting 10K on Instagram

And I just also want to say, thank you so much for all of your support and love on my Instagram. I really appreciate all the follows, comments, and likes; and I really do read each one and try to respond to everything.

It really makes my day when you take the time to leave me a sweet message and/or compliment and I just wanted to celebrate by giving back to my tribe! Now, if I could only grow my blog as well as my Instagram, I’d be all set!

Maybe one of these days I’ll be able to celebrate hitting 10K followers on my blog too. That would be a major celebration! Well, I hope you all have a wonderful weekend and again, I am so thankful for each and every one of you!

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Comments

  1. Maria says

    February 28, 2020 at 1:15 pm

    Congrats to you!!!! Your hard work has paid off and I am so happy for you. Be proud of yourself and let it continue:)

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Awe thank you Maria. I always appreciate your kind words and support!

      Reply
  2. Shana says

    February 28, 2020 at 2:24 pm

    Congratulations to you! I am inspired.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 4:39 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  3. Cassie says

    February 28, 2020 at 4:56 pm

    Congrats on 10k! That is quite a feat!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 5:36 pm

      Thank you so much! I am happy to have finally hit it!

      Reply
  4. Adam says

    February 28, 2020 at 5:42 pm

    Cool giveaway. I’ve only got as far as downloading the instagram app, I really should get around to sorting it out.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 6:15 pm

      You should! It’s been really fun for me. I actually started out on Instagram first though and then decided to do a blog later.

      Reply
  5. Daisy says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:05 pm

    WOO!! Congrats, lovely!! That’s such a massive goal! I’m not even at my first 1K yet. Any tips? Haha!

    Daisy xoxo | TheDeeWhoLived

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 6:17 pm

      Awe you will get there too! It just takes time. My tips are to always engage and figure out the best hashtags to use for your niche. Use some large and small hashtags that way your picture has a higher chance of being seen. And follow people similar to your niche and comment on their photos too. I try to share at least 5 times a week too so I try to stay pretty consistent with it. But, I started off on Instagram first before my blog so Instagram comes much more easily to me than my blog does. I am still pretty confused when it comes to the blogging world lol

      Reply
  6. Tiffany says

    February 28, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Oh my gosh! Congrats on hitting 10k! I sure hope one day I can reach that milestone too! And oh my gosh all this decor! 😱😱 I want it all! That coffee sign is my favorite though! Definitely going to have get one of those soon!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 7:31 pm

      I am sure you will hit it soon too! It just takes some time! And thank you! I love that coffee sign too. It’s so true!

      Reply
  7. Freya says

    February 28, 2020 at 7:58 pm

    Hi this is amazing, well done! I am a very new blogger and that milestone seems very very far away lol. When did you start your blog? It looks really amazing. I love your colors.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 8:00 pm

      Thank you so much! I actually started my Instagram first and then decided to do a blog. I have been on Instagram for a little over a year now and I just started my blog back in the Fall of last year. I am still pretty new to blogging myself and I am trying to learn it as I go!

      Reply
  8. Sophie says

    February 28, 2020 at 9:23 pm

    Massive congratulations on reaching such a big milestone! I haven’t posted on Instagram since September so I’ve lost quite a few followers (understandably) in the last few months. I should really start posting again soon. Enjoy the swipe up feature!! x

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 28, 2020 at 11:05 pm

      Thank you! I’ve been loving the swipe up feature to share my blog posts more easily!

      Reply
  9. Nancy says

    February 29, 2020 at 7:04 am

    Congratulations on hitting 10k on IG! It is exciting to see your hard work paying off. It is great that you’re hosting a giveaway as well! Love the setup of the goodies you’re giving out. Good luck to everyone! Looking forward to your continued success.

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 3:26 pm

      Awe thank you so much Nancy! I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  10. Ashley says

    February 29, 2020 at 9:38 am

    Wow what an accomplishment- congratulations on reaching 10k. I always really struggle with instagram. It can be so hard to reach a goal xxx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      Thank you so much! I actually started Instagram first before starting a blog and I gotta say Instagram comes more easily to me than blogging does. I am still trying to figure it all out!

      Reply
  11. That Travel Blogger says

    February 29, 2020 at 1:14 pm

    Huge congratulations on making that milestone on Instagram! Hard work pays off!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you so much! Hard work really does pay off for sure!

      Reply
  12. Lisa says

    February 29, 2020 at 2:45 pm

    Congratulations – that is quite the accomplishment!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      Thank you, I appreciate it!

      Reply
  13. Lauren says

    February 29, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    What an awesome achievement on your follower count. What an awesome giveaway too. Thank you for sharing xxx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 3:29 pm

      Thank you so much Lauren. I am so excited about the giveaway too!

      Reply
  14. Cassie says

    February 29, 2020 at 3:51 pm

    This is wonderful! Congratulations on reaching such a momentous milestone! 🥳

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 6:23 pm

      Thank you so much Cassie! I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  15. Bryony Baker says

    February 29, 2020 at 5:27 pm

    Congrats for hitting 10k that’s amazing girl x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 6:25 pm

      Awe thank you! I am very excited!

      Reply
  16. Beka says

    February 29, 2020 at 6:57 pm

    Well done for hitting 10k, that’s amazing! I’m so far away from hitting that in Instagram (I haven’t even reached 1k yet lol). Gutted that I can’t enter your giveaway, but best of luck to everybody else who enters!

    Beka | http://www.bekadaisies.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      February 29, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      I am sorry you can’t enter. Some of the shops unfortunately can’t ship to the UK at this time. But thank you so much for the compliment! And you will get there soon too- it just takes time!

      Reply
  17. Jenny in Neverland says

    March 1, 2020 at 4:32 pm

    Ah such a shame this is only open to US residents! But HUGE congrats on hitting 10k on Instagram, that’s an amazing achievement. I can only dream of that at the moment! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 6:58 pm

      Thank you so much Jenny! And I know, I wish I could have opened it up to the UK too, but a lot of these small shops only ship to the US right now unfortunately. But maybe I will do another one in the future sometime!

      Reply
  18. Rhiannon says

    March 1, 2020 at 4:40 pm

    Congrats girl sooo happy for you!! You need to do a UK give away haha.. my goal is to hit my first 1k on insta by end of april xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 7:02 pm

      I know right! A lot of my Twitter followers are from the UK so if I ever reach 10K there I will have to do another giveaway. Although I am not even near 1K there at the moment lol but thank you so much!!

      Reply
  19. Jess says

    March 1, 2020 at 4:50 pm

    Congrats! So amazing that you’ve reached this goal!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 7:04 pm

      Thank you so much Jess. I really appreciate that!

      Reply
  20. Quinn says

    March 1, 2020 at 8:06 pm

    This is so wonderful, congratulations hun!! I’m going to make sure I follow you on Instagram too. I know I’m late to the party on your blog, but I’m very glad that it found me as it’s such a pleasure to read.

    Quinn x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 8:13 pm

      Awe you are too sweet! I really appreciate it! And I love reading your blog too my friend!

      Reply
  21. Jupiter says

    March 1, 2020 at 8:24 pm

    Congratulations! It always feels good achieving a goal. Those giveaway items look so cute too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 8:52 pm

      Thank you so much! It is a great feeling for sure!

      Reply
  22. Holly says

    March 1, 2020 at 8:35 pm

    Such a great giveaway to mark an amazing milestone! Congrats on 10k, that is such an achievement!

    Holly x
    http://www.adailydoseofholly.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you so much Holly. I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  23. Giulia says

    March 1, 2020 at 8:39 pm

    Wow, congratulations to you on hitting 10k! That’s awesome! Keep up the great work. x

    Reply
  24. Giulia says

    March 1, 2020 at 8:40 pm

    Wow, congratulations to you on hitting the 10k! That’s awesome, keep up the great work! x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 1, 2020 at 8:53 pm

      Thank you! I was very excited to hit it finally!

      Reply
  25. Eena says

    March 2, 2020 at 3:00 am

    That is awesome! Congratulations on reaching your 10k goal on Instagram! 🙂

    ☼ cabin twenty-four

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 2, 2020 at 11:24 pm

      Thank you so much my friend! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  26. Pooja Garg says

    March 2, 2020 at 9:59 am

    Lots of congratulations on hitting 10k..Keep growing more..

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 2, 2020 at 11:27 pm

      Thank you so much! I plan on it!

      Reply
  27. Loren says

    March 2, 2020 at 2:58 pm

    Congratulations on 10k!! I’m still a long ways from reaching that (at 1k), but I’m super happy you reached it.

    Loren | Plaid + Sugar

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 2, 2020 at 11:35 pm

      Thank you Loren! You will get there too! It just takes some time!

      Reply
  28. Bexa says

    March 2, 2020 at 4:01 pm

    Huge congrats on hitting 10K followers on Instagram, that is amazing and so well deserved – your photography is beautiful! It sounds like an awesome giveaway too, good luck to those who enter (would love to but based in the UK). Keep up the fab work and here’s to many more followers! <3 xx

    Bexa | http://www.hellobexa.com

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 2, 2020 at 11:39 pm

      Awe thank you so much Bexa! I appreciate it! It was a fun giveaway and maybe I can do another one in the future that could be open to the UK as well!

      Reply
  29. Ran | Travel & Lifestyle says

    March 3, 2020 at 11:10 am

    Oh my gosh, congratulations! I didn’t realize that 10k was required to be able to use the Swipe Up feature, haha. But anyway, you definitely deserve this, you’ve got amazing photos girl! It was super nice of you to hold a giveaway too!

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 4, 2020 at 12:06 am

      Awe thank you so much! I really appreciate your sweet words! And I honestly didn’t know you needed 10K for the swipe up feature at first either. I had to Google why I didn’t have it lol

      Reply
  30. Alison Kelly says

    March 15, 2020 at 9:26 pm

    Congratulations on making your goal! I followed your Insta and Pinterest! Your photography is great, keep up the good work!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 15, 2020 at 10:45 pm

      Awe thank you so much Alison. I really appreciate that!

      Reply

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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?! 👇🏻 

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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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DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this go DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this good YEARS later?! Sign me up! 🎃

I made these mercury glass pumpkins several years ago, and I’m still so in love with how they turned out! They honestly look just as good today as they did when I first made them, which makes this one of my favorite budget-friendly fall DIYs.

There’s just something so satisfying about taking an inexpensive Dollar Tree pumpkin and turning it into fall decor that looks way more expensive than it actually was. 🙌🏻 These have that beautiful vintage mercury glass look and are perfect for adding a little cozy, high-end touch to your fall and Halloween decor.

And the best part? You only need a few supplies and a few dollars to recreate them!

Comment “mercury glass” below and I’ll send you the full step-by-step tutorial! 🎃

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🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE AL 🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE ALL THE FALL THINGS!

And these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies need to be at the top of your fall baking list! 😍 Made with nutty browned butter, a homemade apple cider reduction, and warm autumn spices, these cookies are rich, chewy, cozy, and basically taste like apple orchard season in cookie form.

They may sound fancy, but I promise this apple cider cookie recipe is actually so easy to make! 🙌

If you love apple desserts, fall cookies, and anything that makes your kitchen smell like autumn, you HAVE to try these! 🍎🍪

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Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… BUT YOUR SUMMER FLOWERS DIDN’T GET THE MEMO 😂

I’ve been working on my fall front porch this weekend, and I’m loving how it’s coming together so far! 

It’s still SO warm here in North Carolina, which means all of my summer flowers and plants are still going strong. So instead of my usual neutral fall porch decor, we’re going a little more colorful this year and I think it looks so pretty! 🍂🌸

I added a new pumpkin doormat for a little fall refresh, but everything else is fall decor I’ve reused from years past. Proof that you definitely don’t need to buy all new decorations every season to give your porch a fresh look! 🙌🏻

And can we talk about FAUX MUMS?! I bought these last year, and it may have been one of my best fall decorating decisions because I can pull them out year after year and they still look perfect. Which is especially helpful considering I somehow manage to kill the real mums every single fall. 💀🤣

I still have a few finishing touches to add, but I’d say my colorful fall porch is off to a pretty good start! 🎃

Are you team REAL MUMS 🌼 or team FAUX MUMS because you can’t keep them alive either?! 😂

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POV: you finally found a board game you’re guarant POV: you finally found a board game you’re guaranteed to win. 🤣🧀🍇

I LOVE board games… especially when people put meat and cheese on them. Maybe some fruit, crackers, and a few other snacks too. Now THAT is a game I’m really good at. 😂👏🏻

Okay, I’ll be honest, I’m actually not a huge board game person. But I AM extremely competitive, which means I only enjoy playing if there’s a decent chance I’m going to win. 😜 And if I’m not good at the game? Suddenly I’m no longer interested. 😂

But give me a charcuterie board filled with cheese, meats, crackers, fruit, and all the yummy snacks, and I’ll happily play all night long. 🙌🏻

Plus, an easy charcuterie board is one of my favorite entertaining ideas for fall get-togethers, game nights, girls’ nights, and holiday parties. It looks impressive, requires basically no cooking, and everyone can grab exactly what they want!

So tell me… are you a REAL board game person 🎲 or are you more of a charcuterie “board game” person like me?! 🧀🤣

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Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers for doctor notes, lab results, treatments, medications, scans, surgeries, symptoms, and medical records at just 33 years old… but here we are. 😂

After months of appointments and still feeling like no one can put all the puzzle pieces together, I’ve officially decided I’m becoming that patient. You know, the one who walks into every appointment carrying a giant medical binder, receipts in hand, ready to advocate for herself and get some ANSWERS. 😂👏🏻

Because if navigating chronic illness has taught me anything, it’s that sometimes you have to become your own medical historian and your own biggest advocate.

There is a little bit of good news though! 🙌🏻 I was able to get an appointment with Duke’s Electrophysiology Clinic to hopefully get more help with my inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) and figure out a better treatment plan. The downside? My appointment isn’t until October 30th. 🙃 So once again… we wait.

I’m really hoping that by the end of this year, I’ll finally have more answers, a treatment plan that actually helps, and a clear path forward. 🤞🏻

Until then, catch me organizing my medical records like they’re a high school research project. 😂📑

Anyone else with chronic illness have a giant medical binder too?! Because I have a feeling I’m definitely not the only one. 👇🏻

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🚨 CAT LOVERS, RUN! MY FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CAT SHIRT 🚨 CAT LOVERS, RUN! MY FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CAT SHIRT IS ONLY $20! 🐈‍⬛🎃

If you’ve been looking for the cutest Halloween shirt for fall, this is your sign! My favorite Halloween cat tee from @pinklily is part of their Labor Day Doorbusters and is marked down to just $20 (normally $35!). 👏

And trust me, this isn’t the only good deal! 👀 There are SO many cute Labor Day Doorbusters happening right now, PLUS you can get 35% off everything else with code LABORDAY35! 🛍️

So if your fall wardrobe needs a little refresh, now is definitely the time to shop! 🍂 Whether you’re looking for cute fall outfits, Halloween graphic tees, cozy seasonal pieces, or just an excuse to treat yourself… Pink Lily has you covered. 😂

And obviously, as a cat mom, I couldn’t resist this Halloween cat shirt. 🐈‍⬛ I mean… LOOK AT IT! 😍

Are you team 🎃 HALLOWEEN or 🍂 FALL when it comes to seasonal graphic tees?!

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