2025 didn’t end the way I hoped. My endometriosis 2025 didn’t end the way I hoped.
My endometriosis symptoms have gotten significantly worse this year, and I’ve reached the point where I have to do something about it.

It’s exhausting and honestly infuriating that 1 in 10 women live with this disease, yet there is still no real treatment, no cure, and painfully little research. Women with endometriosis are 30–80% more likely to develop additional autoimmune conditions… so why are we still being ignored? Why are so many of us living in constant pain with so few answers?

I’m fed up.
And if using my small platform can help raise awareness, push for change, and remind even one person they aren’t alone, then I will keep speaking up.

I’m heading into 2026 hopeful that I’ll finally find the right excision specialist, get another surgery, and most importantly… get some relief.

If you’re walking this road too, please know you are not alone.
I’m sending you so much love and I hope this new year brings you real answers, real support, and real healing 💛 #endometriosis #endometriosissupport #endometriosiswarrior #endometriosisawareness #womenshealthmatters
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or a leave-it-up-til-New-Year’s person.
There is no in between 🎄
As you can see, I’m team immediately, as sad as it is, once Christmas is over, the magic shifts and I’m ready for a reset 😅 Plus… I own way too much decor to procrastinate.
Which team are you on??
You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christm You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christmas person…
or a leave-it-up-til-New-Year’s person.
There is no in between 🎄
As you can see, I’m team immediately, as sad as it is, once Christmas is over, the magic shifts and I’m ready for a reset 😅 Plus… I own way too much decor to procrastinate.
Which team are you on??
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
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I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free and they passed with flying colors 🙌
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I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free this year and they passed with flying colors 🙌
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Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitti Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitting with my cats, and refusing to leave my cats. I’m very well-rounded 😹😻 And after today, I can do just that for two whole weeks! Bring on Christmas break, I can’t wait to stay home with my cats and do nothing 🤣 Do you guys get some extra time off this Christmas too?! Let me know below 👇🏻
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Outdoor · May 15, 2023

How To Get Your Lawn Summer Ready

This post is sponsored by TORO, but all thoughts and opinions are my own.

If you’re like me, you are itching for some warm weather and cook out nights! I am definitely in the mood for some summer grilling and entertaining! But, before I do that, we need to make sure we have our yard in perfect shape. So I thought I would share today how to get your lawn summer ready using the amazing TORO products I received.

My husband and I take great pride in our yard and love for it to look it’s best at all times. And with TORO, we can easily do that. And the good news is that you can too!

I’m going to show you just how easy it is to take care and maintain your yard with just a few essential tools. And be sure to keep on reading because there may just be an extra cool summer giveaway for you below!

Stripped Lawn Using TORO Mower

Toro 60V MaxStripe™ Mower

The first essential yard tool you need is The Toro 60V Max Stripe™ Mower. This mower is specifically designed from the ground up to deliver pro-level striping, dual blade mulching, effortless battery power, and up to 65 minutes of runtime!

TORO Battery Operated Lawn Mower

If you want your lawn to be the envy of all the neighbors, the pro-level stripping of the mower creates such a beautiful statement in your yard! This mower is also up to 25% lighter than its competitors.

Mowing Around Cherry Tree

With the dual blade and the rapid charger, you will have your lawn summer ready in no time. It comes with a 60V Max Rapid Charger (5.4 Amp) which charges up to 2.5x faster than the 2 amp charger. This is due to a fan-cooled design that regulates temperature for max charge speed!

Mowing The Lawn

You can even customize the speed you want the mower to go with just the turn of a knob! Another sleek feature is it’s LED headlights as well. This mower also comes with a 2-year limited mower warranty and 3-year limited battery warranty.

Getting The Yard Summer Ready

So as you can see, this mower is really top of the line and will definitely make your yard the talk of the town!

Easy To Maneuver

One of the main reasons why we love this mower is it’s easy of mobility. Y’all know we have our stock tank pool outside in our backyard, and sometimes it can be a pain to mow around.

Mowing Around Tight Areas

But, with this mower, we are easily able to maneuver around that as well as our raised garden beds we have down there as well.

Mowing
Mowing With Toro
Summer Ready Lawn

We also love the convince of the bag attached to the mower to collect all the mowed grass. No more endless hours of raking after mowing!

Emptying The Grass
Emptying Grass Out

All you need to do is empty out the bag when it’s full and get back to mowing. How easy is that?!

TORO Leaf Blower

Another way we make our lawn summer ready is with the TORO leaf blower as well. My husband always likes to blow off our driveway after mowing. Especially since it is concrete and you can easily see the mowed grass over it.

Before Using The Leaf Blower
Before using the leaf blower.
After Using The Leaf Blower
And after using the leaf blower!

And the amazing thing is that the 60V Max Battery Flex-Force Power System® runs an entire universe of Toro tools! 75+ and counting! So that means you can interchange the battery from the mower to the leaf blower as well! How cool is that?!

Close Up Of Leaf Blower
Using TORO Leaf Blower

How Can I Make My Yard Summer Ready Too?!

Remember when I told y’all to stay tuned for a giveaway!? Well, here it is friends! Just use my referral code “CHARITY” to enter!

TORO Goodie Box
So many goodies!
TORO Branding Tool
Using the TORO branding iron on some burgers!

Get $20 off select Toro 60V handheld tools through 5/31. Plus, enter Toro’s sweepstakes for a chance to win a suite of Toro 60V tools. If you use my referral code when entering, it doubles your chances! (Sweepstakes will be live through 5/25 after which a winner will be chosen.)

Close Up of Koozie
Outdoor TORO Tablescape
Corn Hole Boards

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Well, I hope you all enjoyed this post on how to get your lawn summer ready! Be sure to enter the giveaway above and good luck to you all!

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Comments

  1. Jenny in Neverland says

    May 15, 2023 at 10:49 am

    Great advice! I’ve seen a lot of people mowing their grass at the moment. The grass in the house we just bought is growing SUPER quick so we need to keep on top of it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:38 pm

      Oh yay that’s so exciting! It’s always fun to see the grass grow in your new home!

      Reply
  2. Kevin Foodie says

    May 15, 2023 at 11:46 am

    Your grass is green and lush. I don’t own a home with a backyard. But the Touro Lawn miwer and blower looks like 2 equipment we will need to keep our lawn and home looking appealing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:38 pm

      Thank you, it is great lawn essentials for sure!

      Reply
  3. Lauren says

    May 15, 2023 at 6:31 pm

    The looks like a great addition to your gardening toolkit. I love the smell of freshly cut grass! Thank you for sharing.

    Lauren – bournemouthgirl

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:39 pm

      Yes I love that smell too! Such a great summer scent!

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    May 15, 2023 at 6:57 pm

    These are great tips for getting the lawn Summer-ready! x

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

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:39 pm

      Thank you so much Lucy! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  5. Alison says

    May 16, 2023 at 10:56 am

    We’re having a major heat wave in our area so it’s been a reminder that summer is almost here! I like the feature about being able to change the speed on the lawn mower. I’ve never heard of that before and it makes so much sense!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:42 pm

      Yes, that is a great feature of it for sure!

      Reply
  6. Molly | Transatlantic Notes says

    May 16, 2023 at 10:51 pm

    Your lawn looks incredible; what an amazing space to have, it’s wonderful. I live in an apartment complex and we have some lovely, large lawn areas but (obviously) I don’t have to take care of them. If I did, I would want something like the mower you used as it seems fairly easy to get to grips with (previous ones I have used over the years have always been a bit intimidating). Great post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:43 pm

      Thank you so much! It is really easy to use and perfect to maintain your yard with!

      Reply
  7. Elise says

    May 18, 2023 at 11:14 am

    Your yard is beautiful and you’ve peeked my boyfriends interest, haha. Thank you for the review, we’re going to check it out.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 18, 2023 at 11:49 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you’re checking it out! My hubby loves it too!

      Reply
  8. Finley Delouche says

    May 18, 2023 at 11:24 am

    It’s refreshing to see your enthusiasm for warm weather, cookouts, and entertaining. Taking care of the yard is definitely an important part of preparing for those enjoyable outdoor gatherings. The TORO products you mentioned sound like fantastic tools for achieving a perfectly manicured lawn. I can imagine how satisfying it must be to have a stripped lawn that becomes the envy of the neighborhood. Thanks for sharing your tips and insights on getting the lawn summer ready—it’s motivating me to give my own yard the attention it deserves. And who can resist the allure of a summer giveaway?

    Reply
  9. sejal says

    May 19, 2023 at 5:35 am

    Thank you for sharing your expert tips on getting your lawn summer ready. Your attention to detail and step-by-step guide make it easy for even lawn care beginners to follow along. I appreciate your emphasis on natural and sustainable practices, which not only benefit the environment but also create a healthier lawn overall. Can’t wait to try out these tips this summer!

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    • Nelly says

      May 19, 2023 at 9:42 am

      Amazing tips for taking care of grass, and photos are gorgeous. Thanks for sharing these helpful tips!

      Reply

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2025 didn’t end the way I hoped. My endometriosis 2025 didn’t end the way I hoped.
My endometriosis symptoms have gotten significantly worse this year, and I’ve reached the point where I have to do something about it.

It’s exhausting and honestly infuriating that 1 in 10 women live with this disease, yet there is still no real treatment, no cure, and painfully little research. Women with endometriosis are 30–80% more likely to develop additional autoimmune conditions… so why are we still being ignored? Why are so many of us living in constant pain with so few answers?

I’m fed up.
And if using my small platform can help raise awareness, push for change, and remind even one person they aren’t alone, then I will keep speaking up.

I’m heading into 2026 hopeful that I’ll finally find the right excision specialist, get another surgery, and most importantly… get some relief.

If you’re walking this road too, please know you are not alone.
I’m sending you so much love and I hope this new year brings you real answers, real support, and real healing 💛 #endometriosis #endometriosissupport #endometriosiswarrior #endometriosisawareness #womenshealthmatters
STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls disappear at every party 🎉 And they are a perfect New Years Eve snack! I make them every year for New Years and love to have them out to snack on! 
Easy, cheesy, and totally customizable (I made mine gluten-free!).
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it your way 👇🏻
Follow me for more money saving tips 🤣 but for rea Follow me for more money saving tips 🤣 but for real y’all, I could totally get used to the stay at home cat mom life. It’s much better than being at work so if I could somehow get paid for that instead, that would be fantastic 😉
Follow me for more money saving tips 🤣 but for rea Follow me for more money saving tips 🤣 but for real y’all, I could totally get used to the stay at home cat mom life. It’s much better than being at work so if I could somehow get paid for that instead, that would be fantastic 😉
You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christm You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christmas person…
or a leave-it-up-til-New-Year’s person.
There is no in between 🎄
As you can see, I’m team immediately, as sad as it is, once Christmas is over, the magic shifts and I’m ready for a reset 😅 Plus… I own way too much decor to procrastinate.
Which team are you on??
You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christm You’re either a take-it-down-the-day-after-Christmas person…
or a leave-it-up-til-New-Year’s person.
There is no in between 🎄
As you can see, I’m team immediately, as sad as it is, once Christmas is over, the magic shifts and I’m ready for a reset 😅 Plus… I own way too much decor to procrastinate.
Which team are you on??
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at Christmas Eve already?! 😭✨ Here’s a little peek at our cozy Christmas home before the magic disappears. I’m not okay with taking this decor down… and honestly, it might be staying up a little longer this year 👀🎄 Have a merry Christmas Eve my friends!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄 I te Decorating sugar cookies = a Christmas must 🎄
I tested my go-to vanilla almond cut-outs gluten-free this year and they passed with flying colors 🙌
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll DM you!
Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanti Wrapping is DONE ✔️ officially entering my romanticizing Christmas week era 🎄✨ Anyone else finished wrapping or are we still panic-shopping?! I can’t believe it’s already Christmas week, please slow down, I’m trying to soak it all in 🥹

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STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls STOP scrolling!! These 4-ingredient sausage balls disappear at every party 🎉
Easy, cheesy, and totally customizable (I made mine gluten-free!).
Want the recipe? Comment RECIPE and I’ll send it your way 👇🏻
Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this y Loving how my Christmas entryway turned out this year! So cozy and festive! And I can’t believe Christmas is this week! Are y’all ready or do you still have some things to do?! Let me know below! 

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Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies Kinda want to bake and decorate Christmas cookies this weekend, while also kinda wanting to just lay around and do nothing 🤣 what path should I choose?! 🤔 These cookies were from last year and I’m just not sure I can muster up the energy to do them again. I think a nap is in order instead to celebrate my first day of Christmas break! 😉 Happy Friday my friends!
Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, Things I’ve outgrown: driving, leaving the house, winter, nighttime, people 😂
I’ll be home. With my cats. On my couch. All Christmas break 🎄🐾
Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitti Hobbies? Oh, you mean going home to my cats, sitting with my cats, and refusing to leave my cats. I’m very well-rounded 😹😻 And after today, I can do just that for two whole weeks! Bring on Christmas break, I can’t wait to stay home with my cats and do nothing 🤣 Do you guys get some extra time off this Christmas too?! Let me know below 👇🏻

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