🍂 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?! 🤣🎄

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6plie
🎄✨ 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:

🎅🏻 Vintage Market Days of Asheville

📍 WNC Ag Center | Fletcher, NC

📅 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

This giveaway is not sponsored, endorsed, or administered by Instagram. No purchase necessary.
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!

And don’t forget to SAVE this for your Christmas baking later!
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! ✨

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6rXDA

#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?! 🎀👇🏻

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6rRXo

#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!

Comment SHOP below to receive a DM with the link to this post on my LTK ⬇ https://liketk.it/6qNsa
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
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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
  • Pinterest
  • 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..

    Reply
    • 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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🍂 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!

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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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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!

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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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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! 😂👇

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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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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?! 🍰

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🎄 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?! 😂

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