Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excit Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excitement this morning and had to call 911?! 🙋🏻‍♀️😅

It all started when our carbon monoxide detector kept going off. Naturally, I tried replacing the battery first, but that didn’t help. 🙃

So there I was, frantically trying to get ahold of my husband, who OF COURSE was in a meeting and couldn’t answer, while simultaneously trying to round up all three cats and get everyone outside. 😹

And what does any responsible 33-year-old adult woman do in a situation like this?! CALL HER MOM. 🤣

Literally called my mom to ask if I should call 911 because apparently I still need adult supervision when it comes to adulting. 😂

Well, the fire department showed up, checked everything out, and THANKFULLY there was no carbon monoxide leak! 🙌🏻

Turns out our carbon monoxide alarm was just old and needed replacing. It was over five years old! 🙃

So now I feel a little ridiculous for causing such a commotion, but better safe than sorry, right?!

AND in my defense, our gas fireplace hasn’t been working, and my husband was messing with it last night. So naturally, my mind went straight to a possible gas leak. 😬

Thankfully, everyone is safe, the cats are probably traumatized from their unexpected evacuation, and I’ve officially had enough excitement for one morning. 🤣

So here’s your friendly reminder to check your carbon monoxide detectors, replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and NEVER ignore an alarm! 🚨

And if you’re one of my neighbors, sorry about all the fire trucks and sirens this morning. Just your local neighborhood drama queen keeping things interesting! 😜

Please tell me I’m not the only grown adult who still calls their mom when something goes wrong?! 🤣👇

Also, shoutout to the fire department for being so nice and telling me I did the right thing by calling. That made me feel slightly less ridiculous at least 😜
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Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait now… and I’m fully embracing it. 😂

Sorry, but staying home with my cats, reading a good book, and being cozy sounds WAY better than having plans. 📚🐈

Don’t get me wrong, you might catch me out and about every once in a while… but just know I’ll need approximately 2–3 business days at home afterward to recover from all that socializing. 🤣

At this point, my ideal weekend is canceled plans, comfy clothes, a good book, and my cats nearby. Homebody life just suits me. 👏🏻

Please tell me I’m not alone! Where are all my fellow introverts, homebodies, book lovers, and cat moms?! 👇🏻

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Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think no Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think not! 😜🎄

I had some extra oyster shells left over from our beach trip this summer, so instead of letting them sit around, I turned them into these DIY oyster shell Christmas ornaments! You may remember I turned some of the shells into cute little ghosts for Halloween too 👻 But now we’re officially moving on to Christmas crafts!

And I am obsessed with how these turned out! All I needed was some spray paint, pretty wrapping paper, Mod Podge, twine, and hot glue to transform ordinary oyster shells into high-end looking coastal Christmas ornaments.

Not only are these such a pretty addition to your Christmas tree, but they’re also a sweet vacation keepsake! Every year when you pull them out, you’ll have a little reminder of that summer beach trip. 🥹

I always decorate my Christmas tree with gold, so these are going to fit in perfectly with my Christmas decor this year! 🎄

Save this easy DIY Christmas ornament idea for your holiday crafting list!

Would you turn your vacation seashells into Christmas ornaments too?! 🦪

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We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina Charm event at @therevelry_clt benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation! 💕

From the beautiful venue to the amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere, everything about this night was incredible! And getting to meet @relationshep and @salleycarson from Bravo’s Southern Charm was just the cherry on top! 🍒

Y’all already know how obsessed I am with Charleston and Southern Charm, so this event was basically MADE for me! 🤣 Plus, any excuse to get all dressed up, feel fancy, and enjoy a night out for a great cause? Count me in! 🥂

And the best part was knowing that all the fun was supporting the @isftorch and its mission to help children battling rare pediatric cancers. 💛

At this point, I’ve pretty much met the entire Southern Charm cast except Austen and Madison! So if y’all are reading this, I guess you’re next on my list! 🤣👏🏻

Now I need to know… are you a Southern Charm fan too?! And if so, who’s your favorite cast member?! 👀

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Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until N Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until November 1st to decorate for Christmas. 🤣

Sorry, but some of us have approximately 57 Christmas trees to put up, and that kind of commitment takes TIME. 😜🎄

And if you think I’m waiting until Halloween is over to start decorating for Christmas, you’ve got another thing coming. 🤣 I may or may not already have a few trees up around the house. 🤫

Listen, I love spooky season just as much as the next person, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having pumpkins AND Christmas trees out at the same time. It’s called balance, okay?! 👻🎄

So consider waiting until November to decorate for Christmas officially GHOSTED. ✌🏻

Now tell me, are you team Christmas decorating in October or team wait until after Thanksgiving?! 👀
Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he marr Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he married me, I don’t think he realized he was signing up for a lifetime of Christmas decorating chaos! 😂

But when you’re a Christmas-obsessed wife who believes EVERY single room in the house deserves its own Christmas tree, you have to start decorating early, right?! 🎅🏻

I mean, putting up multiple Christmas trees, hanging garland, and transforming our entire home into a cozy Christmas wonderland takes TIME! So obviously, October is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for Christmas. At least that’s what I keep telling him! 😜

Thankfully, after 10 years of marriage, he knows the drill and just goes along with all my crazy Christmas decorating ideas. He’s a keeper for sure! ❤️

Now PLEASE tell me I’m not the only one who starts decorating for Christmas in October?! 🎄🤣 And how many Christmas trees do you put up in your house?! 

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Lifestyle · April 25, 2021

Mother’s Day Gift Guide

I can’t believe how close we are to Mother’s Day! It is definitely sneaking up on us so I thought it would be fun to create a Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Just in case you were looking for some great gift ideas.

All of these items I have listed are items that I have personally used so I know the quality to them is outstanding.

Anything on here would make such a fabulous Mother’s Day present and I know any mother would love to have it!

Mother's Day Gift Guide

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For The Jewelry Loving Mom:

I think we can all agree that jewelry is always a perfect gift for mom! Whether it’s for her birthday or Mother’s Day, you can’t go wrong with a beautiful piece of jewelry.

I wanted to include some of my favorite jewelry pieces to give right now for this Mother’s Day Gift guide! I am currently loving Victoria Emerson’s collection of jewelry.

Not only are they high quality pieces, but they are amazingly affordable as well!

Victoria Emerson Jewelry
Here are just a few bracelets and Apple Watch Bands that I currently have and love!

They offer many awesome styles of bracelets including wraps and cuffs. And they offer them in a variety of different stones and colors as well.

You can also get Apple Watch Bands or FitBit bands too. I have slowly been building up my jewelry collection from this company and I am not disappointed in any of the pieces I have gotten so far at all.

I have also already given some as Christmas gifts and they were a big hit there as well.

Victoria Emerson Apple Watch Band
Here is a close up view of one of the beautiful Apple Band Watches I have from Victoria Emerson.

If you’re looking for a little more of an elevated look, they also offer some beautiful gold plated pieces too. I love the simple and underestimated look to these pieces.

And currently they are on a BOGO sale so you could definitely order a piece for you and a piece for your mom as well!

Another cute bracelet option is from Inspire Me bracelets. They offer beautiful bracelets with uplifting quotes and/or bible verses on them.

You can get them silver or rose gold plated as well and they have so many pretty natural stone options to choose from too.

This would be such a thoughtful gift to include your mom’s favorite bible verse on a bracelet! You can also use my coupon code “CHARITY1” to save 20% off your order too (until April 30th)!

Inspire Me Rose Gold Bracelet
Here is an all rose gold Inspire Me Bracelet.
Victoria Emerson and Inspire Me Bracelet
I have both Victoria Emerson and Inspire Me Bracelets layered here. You could gift them both just like this and it would be super cute!
Inspire Me Bracelet
And here is a rose gold and white marble Inspire Me Bracelet.

For The Coffee Loving Mom:

If your mom loves coffee just as much as mine does, then why not give her a coffee subscription box gift?! How cool is that idea?!

It’s definitely unique and not your traditional flower and jewelry type gift. I have shared about Tayst Coffee before with y’all but I wanted to mention it again!

You can choose different flavors of coffee, amounts, and other items like coffee mugs. Then, Tayst will package it all up and send it to her monthly so she never runs out of coffee again!

Plus, the cool thing is you can adjust every month. So you could send her the first box, and then let her choose her own coffee after the first month after trying all the flavors. I love how customizable and easy they make it!

Tayst Coffee

If this sounds like a great Mother’s Day gift idea for your mom, I have more exciting news for you. You can use my code “CharityG25” to save 25% off your subscription box with Tayst!

So not only can you give a perfect coffee loving mom gift, but you can save a little money by doing so as well. Also, did I mention that these coffee pods are 100% compostable too?!

Even better if your mom is environmentally conscious too!

For The Cook Loving Mom:

You know my love already for Caraway Home cookware (see my blog post about it for more info in case you missed it last time), so I had to include it on this list too.

If your mom loves to cook, then why not surprise her with a brand new set of cookware!? This is the best set of non-toxic and non-stick cookware I have ever had.

And they come in such fun and stylish colors too. I definitely don’t think you could go wrong with this set as a Mother’s Day gift!

The best cookware
Fry Pan and Dutch Oven
Caraway Home Pans

For The Candle Loving Mom:

Y’all knew that candles of course had to be listed on here didn’t you?! I’ve shared all about my love for Antique Candle Co plenty of times on here before.

But really these make an incredible gift. Whether you choose to gift a full size candle or a box full of different sample sized candles. You really can’t go wrong with this gift idea!

Peach Apricot Candle

I think the sample sized boxes would make a great gift idea. That way she can choose her favorites and then order a full sized one after knowing her favorite scent.

I shared more in detail about all their spring scents a few weeks ago so be sure to go check that out if your interested in learning more.

Also, if your mom isn’t a huge candle fan, did you know that they offer wax melts too?! You could definitely get her a cute wax warmer (I’ll link some cute ones below) and some yummy wax melts and that would make an incredible gift too!

Plus, the wax melts are much cheaper than the candles so that’s a win win there!

For The Work Out Loving Mom:

I wanted to include something for the work out loving moms in this Mother’s Day Gift Guide as well. I think giving the gift of an at home workout streaming option would be so much fun.

Openfit has some incredible classes such as Pilates, Barre, Yoga, Strength Training, Stretching and so much more! Plus, you get a FREE 21 day trial before actually committing to buying.

That way your mom can try out all the classes first and see if she actually likes them before buying the year membership. I personally use this app almost every single day as my workout and LOVE it.

So I highly recommend it. There’s nothing like being able to work out in the comfort of your own home.

Also, chances are if your mom is into working out, she’s also into nutrition as well. Which is why I wanted to include Goli Gummies in this category as well.

I shared all about this amazing Apple Cider Vinegar Gummy in the past, but I wanted to include it here again. They have also released their new Ashwagandha Gummy this year too.

Which is supposed to help you sleep and relax and it definitely does in my experience. Also, both gummies are gluten-free, plant based, non-GMO, and Vegan.

So if this sounds like something your mom would be interested in too, then feel free to use my code “morningsonmacedonia” to save 10% off your order.

Goli Apple Cider Vinegar Gummies
These gummies are actually so delicious. You get all the benefits of apple cider vinegar without the awful taste!

In conjunction with working out, energy is a key factor as well. Which is why Verb Energy bars would make a lovely Mother’s Day Gift for the work out loving mom too!

You can gift her a bag of energy bars for just $12. That includes a bag of her favorite flavor, plus four trial bars in the other flavors as well. So that’s a total of 16 bars for this amazing price.

I love these bars as well and eat them almost every single day. You really do get a great boost of energy from them because they are made with organic green tea and not coffee.

It’s the same as a shot of espresso (65 mg) but you don’t get the jitters from them. Verb Bars are also vegan, non-GMO, organic and only 90 calories as well!

Verb Energy Bars

For The Beauty Loving Mom:

And of course, we can’t forget beauty options on this Mother’s Day Gift Guide! What mom wouldn’t like some new skincare or some new beauty products to make her feel special with?!

I’m currently loving DIME Beauty Products as they are all natural and cruelty free products! My favorite product from them is their eyelash boosting serum.

You can get this with their boosting mascara as a bundle and that would be such a fabulous Mother’s Day present as well.

Their perfume is also amazing and you can get it in a sample size with all 3 different scents that way she can try them all out to decide on her favorite one!

Basically all of their products are amazing and you can’t go wrong with ordering anything from their site. As a bonus, you can use my code, “CharityG20” to get 20% off your order with them too!

DIME Beauty Products
Some of my favorite DIME beauty products on the tray. Their Hyaluronic Acid Serum is also amazing as well.

You guys may also remember my love for TULA Skincare products. I have been using them religiously for almost a year now and this would make such a fabulous Mother’s Day gift as well.

They have so many awesome products to choose from and the cool thing about them all is they are made with probiotics and superfoods. They are also all cruelty free as well.

If you aren’t sure what exactly to gift your mom, then they make cute little sample packs that include little minis of their most popular items.

That would be a perfect way for her to test it out and see if she really likes it or not! You can use my code “15CHARITY” to save 15% your order from them too!

I’m also linking some of my other favorite TULA products below too. Feel free to ask any questions if you are wondering about a certain product.

I have pretty much tried almost all of them and I am super impressed with them all!

Conclusion

Well, this officially wraps up my Mother’s Day gift guide. I hope y’all enjoyed it and I hope it gave you a few ideas on what to gift your mom on this special day.

If you end up getting her anything on this list, please let me know! I would love to hear what your gift idea was. Also, don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions about anything on this list here!

I hope you all have a wonderful day celebrating with your sweet mamas!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: Gift Guide, Mother's Day

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Comments

  1. Karalee Shotola says

    April 26, 2021 at 8:48 am

    These are great gift suggestions & I LOVE candles so the Antique Candle Co sample box would be wonderful!
    Also my mother only uses natural makeup & skincare products so I’ll have to check out DIME Beauty!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 10:43 am

      Oh yay! I’m so glad there were a few things on this guide then that could be useful for you! DIME beauty is the best and I’ve never had candles better than Antique Candle Co so you can’t go wrong either way!

      Reply
  2. Cristina Rosano says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:01 am

    Love all of these recommendations! I am sure my mum would love the candles and the jewellery band for her watch! Also the Tula skincare sounds like a great pampering kit, thanks for sharing x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:47 pm

      Thank you so much! It sure is a great kit. And I love the watch bands too!

      Reply
  3. Rosie Ireland says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:21 am

    Some great picks in this post. My mum loves her coffee machine so more bits for that are always a win. She also love fancy candles!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      Oh good! I am so glad. Coffee is always a good gift!

      Reply
  4. Monique says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:27 am

    My mom would love some coffee mugs and skin care products. But overall, these are great suggestions. I’m so excited for upcoming Mother’s Day! Thanks for sharing!

    http://www.lifebeginsattwenty.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:48 pm

      No problem at all! So glad you enjoyed these gift ideas!

      Reply
  5. Lucy says

    April 26, 2021 at 10:48 am

    These are amazing Mother’s Day gift ideas! I always buy candles for my Mum on Mother’s Day x

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

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:51 pm

      Thank you! You can’t ever go wrong with candles!

      Reply
  6. Brooke Ressell says

    April 26, 2021 at 1:27 pm

    I love the watch. I just might have to buy it for myself this Mother’s Day.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:51 pm

      You definitely should! Treat yourself my friend!

      Reply
  7. Jaya Avendel says

    April 26, 2021 at 8:38 pm

    The cafe crystal watch band is beautiful. I love its raw feel. I have never encountered watch bands before, but I love the idea and execution!

    Delighted to see the assortment candle box here, and the apple cider vinegar gummies are both creative and gift-able. Thanks for sharing some unique ideas!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 26, 2021 at 11:52 pm

      Thank you so much! I am so glad you think so. I love that watch band too!

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    April 27, 2021 at 12:20 pm

    Those bracelets!! I love them! You have a wonderful gift guide! I’d love all of these and I know my mom would too. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      Awe yay! I am so glad you enjoyed it! I love the bracelets too!

      Reply
  9. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    April 27, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    These are all great ideas for Mother’s Day. I really like the Apple watch bands – they’re so pretty! Thanks for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:31 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the apple watch bands too!

      Reply
  10. Nicole says

    April 27, 2021 at 2:16 pm

    What great gifts! All of these are awesome ideas.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:32 pm

      Thank you! I am so glad you think so as well.

      Reply
  11. Nyxie says

    April 27, 2021 at 3:06 pm

    Some gorgeous ideas here! Especially loving the coffee roaster!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you! It is some amazing coffee for sure!

      Reply
  12. Jupiter Hadley says

    April 27, 2021 at 3:11 pm

    That coffee box sounds amazing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:34 pm

      Thank you! It sure is!

      Reply
  13. Tiffany McCullough - Metaphysical Mama says

    April 27, 2021 at 3:45 pm

    Wow! Fabulous list! I love everything on it, especially the jewellery. That Apple Watch Band is stunning!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:36 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the apple watch bands too!

      Reply
  14. Jenna B says

    April 27, 2021 at 3:53 pm

    I’m always running behind with my gifting so this article came just in the nick of time! Thanks for the ideas. 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      Oh yay! I am so glad it was perfect timing for you then!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 28, 2021 at 11:38 pm

      Oh yay! I am so glad it was perfect timing for you then.

      Reply
  15. Eleanor Jones says

    April 29, 2021 at 9:48 am

    Aw this is such a cute post, and I think a candle is the perfect gift for a mum 🙂 thanks for sharing these recommendations x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:22 pm

      Thank you! I think a candle is perfect too! You can’t go wrong with that!

      Reply
  16. Kalin says

    April 29, 2021 at 11:06 am

    All these products look so nice and with such a high quality. I love Tula products myself and know lots of moms that would love a set like that!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:24 pm

      Thank you so much! TULA products sure are amazing aren’t they?!

      Reply
  17. Kayleigh Zara says

    April 29, 2021 at 1:10 pm

    These all look like great quality gifts and I really like the look of the coffee gift! Ryhe tula products sound fab x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:25 pm

      Thank you so much! I love the TULA products and the coffee too. They are both great gift ideas for sure!

      Reply
  18. Headphonesthoughts says

    April 29, 2021 at 6:06 pm

    I love the candle set. My mother loves candles. This is such a good Mother’s day gift idea.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      Yes candles are always a great gift idea!

      Reply
  19. Leslie says

    April 29, 2021 at 7:29 pm

    I LOVE these picks! I think I’ll see if I can get one delivered before Mother’s Day. I will also check out the skin care line too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      April 29, 2021 at 10:40 pm

      Thank you so much! I believe all of them should be able to deliver by Mother’s Day if you order soon!

      Reply
  20. Laila says

    April 29, 2021 at 11:56 pm

    Great ideas! I love the bracelets actually, super cute.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 1, 2021 at 4:29 pm

      Thank you! I love them as well!

      Reply
  21. Under Flowery Sky says

    April 30, 2021 at 10:25 am

    Beautiful jewellery, tha cakes look so elegant.
    Amazing list of gifts..

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 1, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you. I love the jewelry as well.

      Reply
  22. Jenni @ I on Image says

    April 30, 2021 at 11:03 am

    Lovely gift ideas! I’d love to have the candles and the Tula products, or the beautiful rose gold bracelets. Happy Mother’s Day xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 1, 2021 at 4:33 pm

      Thank you so much! Those are all such great options! Happy Mother’s Day to you too!

      Reply
  23. Esmée Rodrigo says

    May 1, 2021 at 6:07 pm

    Yes! Reading my first mother’s day gift guide! Loved it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 2, 2021 at 6:29 pm

      Yay. I am so glad that you did!

      Reply
  24. Fritzie says

    May 1, 2021 at 10:19 pm

    Jewelry is always a great idea. Love the cookware set too. And yes… to beauty & skincare gifts. I’ve heard a lot of good reviews about Tula. This is one skincare product I’d love to try.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      Yes, you definitely should! It is such a great skincare line for sure!

      Reply
  25. Heidi says

    May 2, 2021 at 4:56 am

    These are all great ideas! My mom would love the candles or coffee so I will have to look into both. I am very intrigued by the coffee subscription box. Thank you for the recommendation! 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 2, 2021 at 6:30 pm

      Oh no problem! You should definitely look into it. It’s a great product for sure!

      Reply
  26. Je says

    May 6, 2021 at 5:41 pm

    Great picks. Can’t choose a favorite but if you put a roller to my head then I’d lean towards the coffee roaster and the cookware, in that order.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      May 7, 2021 at 3:26 pm

      Those are definitely some great choices! Can’t go wrong with either option!

      Reply

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Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excit Well, guess who caused a little neighborhood excitement this morning and had to call 911?! 🙋🏻‍♀️😅

It all started when our carbon monoxide detector kept going off. Naturally, I tried replacing the battery first, but that didn’t help. 🙃

So there I was, frantically trying to get ahold of my husband, who OF COURSE was in a meeting and couldn’t answer, while simultaneously trying to round up all three cats and get everyone outside. 😹

And what does any responsible 33-year-old adult woman do in a situation like this?! CALL HER MOM. 🤣

Literally called my mom to ask if I should call 911 because apparently I still need adult supervision when it comes to adulting. 😂

Well, the fire department showed up, checked everything out, and THANKFULLY there was no carbon monoxide leak! 🙌🏻

Turns out our carbon monoxide alarm was just old and needed replacing. It was over five years old! 🙃

So now I feel a little ridiculous for causing such a commotion, but better safe than sorry, right?!

AND in my defense, our gas fireplace hasn’t been working, and my husband was messing with it last night. So naturally, my mind went straight to a possible gas leak. 😬

Thankfully, everyone is safe, the cats are probably traumatized from their unexpected evacuation, and I’ve officially had enough excitement for one morning. 🤣

So here’s your friendly reminder to check your carbon monoxide detectors, replace them according to the manufacturer’s recommendations, and NEVER ignore an alarm! 🚨

And if you’re one of my neighbors, sorry about all the fire trucks and sirens this morning. Just your local neighborhood drama queen keeping things interesting! 😜

Please tell me I’m not the only grown adult who still calls their mom when something goes wrong?! 🤣👇

Also, shoutout to the fire department for being so nice and telling me I did the right thing by calling. That made me feel slightly less ridiculous at least 😜
POV: You’re craving cheesy, delicious chicken ench POV: You’re craving cheesy, delicious chicken enchiladas but have ZERO desire to go grocery shopping. 🤣🌮

If you’re looking for easy, high-protein dinner ideas that don’t require spending hours meal planning or wandering around the grocery store, you NEED to try @hungryroot! 🙌🏻

I made these high-protein green chile chicken enchiladas and y’all, they were SO good! 😍 Cheesy, flavorful, fresh, and seriously so easy to make!

The best part?! Hungryroot delivered all the fresh ingredients straight to my door, along with simple, step-by-step instructions. No complicated recipes, no last-minute grocery runs, and no stressing over what to make for dinner! 👏🏻

And with the busy holiday season right around the corner, I’m all about finding ways to make life a little easier! Between Christmas decorating, shopping, baking, and everything else on my to-do list, the LAST thing I want to worry about is what we’re having for dinner. 🤣🎄

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Tell me below: Are you team meal planning or team figuring out dinner at the very last minute?! Because I’m definitely guilty of the latter! 🤣

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Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait Apparently being a homebody is a personality trait now… and I’m fully embracing it. 😂

Sorry, but staying home with my cats, reading a good book, and being cozy sounds WAY better than having plans. 📚🐈

Don’t get me wrong, you might catch me out and about every once in a while… but just know I’ll need approximately 2–3 business days at home afterward to recover from all that socializing. 🤣

At this point, my ideal weekend is canceled plans, comfy clothes, a good book, and my cats nearby. Homebody life just suits me. 👏🏻

Please tell me I’m not alone! Where are all my fellow introverts, homebodies, book lovers, and cat moms?! 👇🏻

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Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think no Too early to start Christmas crafting?! I think not! 😜🎄

I had some extra oyster shells left over from our beach trip this summer, so instead of letting them sit around, I turned them into these DIY oyster shell Christmas ornaments! You may remember I turned some of the shells into cute little ghosts for Halloween too 👻 But now we’re officially moving on to Christmas crafts!

And I am obsessed with how these turned out! All I needed was some spray paint, pretty wrapping paper, Mod Podge, twine, and hot glue to transform ordinary oyster shells into high-end looking coastal Christmas ornaments.

Not only are these such a pretty addition to your Christmas tree, but they’re also a sweet vacation keepsake! Every year when you pull them out, you’ll have a little reminder of that summer beach trip. 🥹

I always decorate my Christmas tree with gold, so these are going to fit in perfectly with my Christmas decor this year! 🎄

Save this easy DIY Christmas ornament idea for your holiday crafting list!

Would you turn your vacation seashells into Christmas ornaments too?! 🦪

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We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina We had the BEST time this weekend at the Carolina Charm event at @therevelry_clt benefiting the Isabella Santos Foundation! 💕

From the beautiful venue to the amazing food, drinks, and atmosphere, everything about this night was incredible! And getting to meet @relationshep and @salleycarson from Bravo’s Southern Charm was just the cherry on top! 🍒

Y’all already know how obsessed I am with Charleston and Southern Charm, so this event was basically MADE for me! 🤣 Plus, any excuse to get all dressed up, feel fancy, and enjoy a night out for a great cause? Count me in! 🥂

And the best part was knowing that all the fun was supporting the @isftorch and its mission to help children battling rare pediatric cancers. 💛

At this point, I’ve pretty much met the entire Southern Charm cast except Austen and Madison! So if y’all are reading this, I guess you’re next on my list! 🤣👏🏻

Now I need to know… are you a Southern Charm fan too?! And if so, who’s your favorite cast member?! 👀

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Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until N Things we’re ghosting this season: waiting until November 1st to decorate for Christmas. 🤣

Sorry, but some of us have approximately 57 Christmas trees to put up, and that kind of commitment takes TIME. 😜🎄

And if you think I’m waiting until Halloween is over to start decorating for Christmas, you’ve got another thing coming. 🤣 I may or may not already have a few trees up around the house. 🤫

Listen, I love spooky season just as much as the next person, but there’s absolutely nothing wrong with having pumpkins AND Christmas trees out at the same time. It’s called balance, okay?! 👻🎄

So consider waiting until November to decorate for Christmas officially GHOSTED. ✌🏻

Now tell me, are you team Christmas decorating in October or team wait until after Thanksgiving?! 👀
Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he marr Bless my poor husband’s heart because when he married me, I don’t think he realized he was signing up for a lifetime of Christmas decorating chaos! 😂

But when you’re a Christmas-obsessed wife who believes EVERY single room in the house deserves its own Christmas tree, you have to start decorating early, right?! 🎅🏻

I mean, putting up multiple Christmas trees, hanging garland, and transforming our entire home into a cozy Christmas wonderland takes TIME! So obviously, October is a perfectly reasonable time to start decorating for Christmas. At least that’s what I keep telling him! 😜

Thankfully, after 10 years of marriage, he knows the drill and just goes along with all my crazy Christmas decorating ideas. He’s a keeper for sure! ❤️

Now PLEASE tell me I’m not the only one who starts decorating for Christmas in October?! 🎄🤣 And how many Christmas trees do you put up in your house?! 

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#ad 🎃🐈‍⬛ Don’t throw away that empty cat litter ju #ad 🎃🐈‍⬛ Don’t throw away that empty cat litter jug… turn it into a Halloween boo basket for your cats instead! I’m partnering with @catspride today to put an empty Cat’s Pride litter jug to good use with the cutest little upcycling project. Since the jug was already the perfect Frankenstein green, I knew exactly what I wanted to make! 💚 After cleaning the empty jug thoroughly, we cut off the top to create a basket shape. Then I used my Cricut to add a Frankenstein face before filling it with some of Riley and Toby’s favorite cat treats and Halloween toys. And judging by Toby’s reaction to that catnip owl, I’d say this DIY cat boo basket was a success. 😹 And before the jug was transformed, Cat’s Pride made litter box duty a whole lot easier. I love the odor control and easy scooping, and Riley and Toby are always VERY interested when a fresh box of litter appears. 😂 So consider this your sign to save your next empty litter jug and get creative with it! And when it’s time to stock up on fresh litter, check out Cat’s Pride for your own feline crew. 🐾 Would you make a Halloween boo basket for your cats?! 🎃👇🏻
If you’re wondering what to do with all that lefto If you’re wondering what to do with all that leftover Halloween candy, these Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies are the answer! They combine two of my favorite things: candy AND cookies! So you really can’t go wrong. 🤣

Just chop up your favorite leftover chocolate candy bars, mix them into the cookie dough, and you’ve got the ultimate easy post-Halloween treat! Plus, every cookie is a little different depending on what candy you throw in. 🙌🏻

This is such a fun way to use up leftover Halloween candy instead of letting it sit around for the next six months. 😂

Want my Leftover Halloween Candy Cookies recipe? Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send it your way! 🍪
POV: You finally decide it’s time to tell your ado POV: You finally decide it’s time to tell your adopted daughter the truth about her biological mother… and she is NOT taking the news well. 😭🤣😹

Poor Riley! The look of absolute SHOCK on her face when she hears about her past! 🤣 I swear, the dramatic reactions of cats are just too funny sometimes!

But here’s a fun fact about our little rescue kitty! 🐈‍⬛ When we adopted Riley, my mom actually adopted her biological mama, Smoke! So technically, Riley’s mom lives with her grandma now. 🤣 Which means we can visit her anytime we want!

So don’t worry, Riley! We know exactly where you came from, and your mama is living her best life too! 😹❤️

Please tell me I’m not the only crazy cat mom who makes up dramatic storylines about her cats?! 🤣
🏈 SAVE THIS EASY GAME DAY APPETIZER! 🧀 Football s 🏈 SAVE THIS EASY GAME DAY APPETIZER! 🧀 
Football season is officially here, which means I’m all about the game day snacks! 🙌🏻 
And this easy Football Cheese Ball might just be the cutest addition to your next football party or tailgate! I’m partnering with @foodlion to create this simple, delicious football-shaped cheese ball using ingredients you can easily grab during your next grocery run. 
It’s creamy, cheesy, loaded with ranch and bacon, and perfect for serving with crackers and pretzels. 😍 Here’s what you’ll need: 
🏈 FOOTBALL CHEESE BALL: 
• 16 oz cream cheese (2 8-oz blocks), softened 
• 2 tbsp sour cream 
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese 
• 1 oz ranch seasoning (1 packet) 
• ¼ cup chopped green onions 
• ½ cup chopped bacon or bacon bits 
• 1 tsp hot sauce (optional) 
• 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce 
🏈 FOR THE COATING: 
• ⅓ cup chopped pecans 
• ½ cup chopped bacon 
• 2 tbsp chopped green onions 
• 2 slices white cheese for the football laces 
Mix all of the cheese ball ingredients together in the bowl of a stand mixer until combined. Spray a little cooking oil on your hands and shape the mixture into a football. Wrap it in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 8 hours. I made mine the night before so it was ready to go on game day! When you’re ready to serve, combine the pecans, bacon, and green onions in a shallow dish and roll the cheese ball in the mixture until completely coated. Cut thin strips from the white cheese to create the football laces, arrange everything on a serving tray with your favorite crackers and pretzels, and you have the CUTEST football party appetizer! 🏈🧀 
Food Lion makes it so easy and convenient to grab everything you need for a delicious game day spread without spending a fortune. #FoodLionPartner SAVE this football cheese ball recipe for your next tailgate or football watch party! 🏈 
And tell me below, are you making this for your next game day?! 👇🏻 #FallingforFoodLion #sponsored
If you love pecan pie, just WAIT until you try the If you love pecan pie, just WAIT until you try these easy homemade pecan pie bars! 🤤🥧🍁

I’m telling y’all, these might just be BETTER than traditional pecan pie! And that’s saying a lot because I absolutely love a good slice of pecan pie, especially during the holiday season! 🤣

These delicious pecan pie bars have a buttery shortbread crust topped with a rich, gooey, sweet pecan filling. Basically, all the flavors of a classic Southern pecan pie, but in an easy-to-make dessert bar! And trust me, once you try one, it’s hard to stop at just one! 😜

I’ve been making this recipe for years now, and it’s always one of my favorite Thanksgiving desserts to bring to the table! Plus, they’re perfect for Christmas parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime you’re craving a little sweet treat!

And the best part?! You can make these pecan pie bars ahead of time and even freeze them for later! Which is a lifesaver during the busy holiday baking season! 🙌🏻

So if you’re looking for an easy Thanksgiving dessert recipe that everyone will love, you NEED to add these to your holiday baking list this year!

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you my easy pecan pie bars recipe! 🥧
Forget checking under the bed for monsters because Forget checking under the bed for monsters because apparently we already have one living there! 🤣 Little Miss Charlie, our mischievous tuxedo cat, has officially claimed the space under our bed as her personal hiding spot. And the second someone walks by?! ATTACK MODE ACTIVATED! 🐈‍⬛

She takes her job as the resident under-the-bed monster VERY seriously, and honestly, her sneak attacks are hilarious! 😂 Who knew such a cute little kitty could be so terrifying?!

It’s a good thing she’s adorable because we apparently live with a tiny furry jump scare now! 😹

Please tell me we’re not the only ones with a cat who loves hiding under the bed and attacking unsuspecting ankles?! 🤣
#AD One of my favorite ways to start the day is si #AD One of my favorite ways to start the day is sipping coffee on our screened-in porch with my cats, and these adorable @tossware disposable hot cups make my little morning routine even cuter!

The second I saw this cat print, I knew I had to have it. 😹 I mean… cute coffee cups covered in cats?! They were basically made for me! They’re perfect for slow mornings at home, taking your coffee on the go, or just making your everyday coffee routine feel a little more fun.

And @tossware has SO many cute patterns and designs to choose from, so there’s something for every season and occasion!

Are you a morning coffee + cats person too?! ☕️🐾
You need to learn how to say NO in life. 👏🏼 When You need to learn how to say NO in life. 👏🏼

When someone asks, “Do you want one?” You say, “No… I want TWO.” 🤣

And that is especially true when it comes to Reese’s Pumpkins. 🎃🥜🍫

Seriously, WHY do the Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins taste so much better than regular Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups?! There’s just something about that perfect chocolate-to-peanut-butter ratio that gets me every single Halloween. 😂

They are hands down my favorite Halloween candy, and honestly, I could probably eat my weight in them.

So if you offer me one Reese’s Pumpkin this spooky season, just save us both some time and hand me two. 😉🤣

Now I need to know: what’s the BEST Halloween candy of all time?! 👇🏼
I am absolutely LOVING these fall trees from Nearl I am absolutely LOVING these fall trees from Nearly Natural on @amazon 🙌🏻 Usually, I keep my olive trees in these baskets on each side of our bed until Christmas, when I swap them out for Christmas trees. But now I officially have trees for FALL too… and I’m obsessed. 😂🍁

They add the prettiest deep, rich fall colors to our bedroom and instantly make the whole space feel warmer and cozier. There’s just something about bringing those autumn tones into your bedroom that makes it feel like the ultimate cozy retreat!

I’m definitely adding these to my list of favorite fall bedroom decor finds. 🍂

Are you someone who decorates your bedroom for fall too, or do you keep the seasonal decor to the main areas of your home?!

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