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It’s the perfect non-alcoholic Halloween party drink for spooky season, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, having a scary movie night, or just want something festive to sip on!

Here’s how to make my easy Halloween mocktail:

🍇 3 oz grape juice
🍊 1 oz orange juice
🥤 Sprite to top it off
🍋‍🟩 A squeeze of fresh lime juice
🧊 Ice
✨ Sanding sugar for the rim
🍊 Fresh orange and lime slices for garnish

Start by rubbing an orange slice around the rim of your cup, then dip it into sanding sugar for that extra festive touch! Add ice, grape juice, orange juice, and a squeeze of lime. Top with Sprite, give it a gentle stir, and finish with a cute orange and lime garnish!

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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 😜
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And with Christmas right around the corner, these blankets make the PERFECT Christmas gifts! 🎄🎁 Whether you’re shopping for your mom, best friend, husband, or just treating yourself (because you deserve it 😉), you really can’t go wrong with a Minky!

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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! 🎄

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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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Christmas · November 8, 2020

My Favorite Christmas Candles

I know I shared with you all my favorite fall candles a little while ago, but now I thought I would share with you my favorite Christmas candles too. Especially since the season is quickly approaching, whether you’re ready or not!

I always love to have a stockpile of good Christmas scents on hand, that way I am ready to burn all the cozy scents when we have friends or family over to visit. And of course for Thanksgiving (you can totally burn Christmas scents during Thanksgiving too in my opinion) and Christmas!

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Homemade Gingerbread Christmas Candle
Not only do they smell amazing, but they look so pretty styled in trays like this too!

Homemade Gingerbread Candle

So as you can probably tell already, these Christmas candles are from my favorite candle company ever, Antique Candle Co!

They literally make the yummiest and coziest Christmas scents and I just cannot get enough of them! I am so happy to be working with them this Christmas season because I know these will make such great Christmas gifts for all my friends and family.

I will share just a few of my favorite Christmas candle scents below with you all and keep in mind, they have even more options online too!

Christmas Candle Sample Pack

The Homemade Gingerbread candle is pictured above and it smells exactly like the name! It literally smells like you have been slaving away in the kitchen all day baking gingerbread cookies.

This one is their newest scent for their Christmas release and they have outdone themselves with this one for sure.

Homemade Gingerbread is a cozy scent of homemade gingerbread with sweet and spicy blends of ginger, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg, and brown sugar, finished with warm vanilla.

Antique Candle Co
Homemade Gingerbread Sample Sized Candle
I just love all their packaging and labeling!

Tree Farm Candle

This one is my very favorite out of all their Christmas candles! I use artificial Christmas trees, so I love to light a good smelling pine candle.

And this one definitely fits the ticket. It smells like you just walked into a Christmas Tree Farm and are about to cut down a fresh tree home to decorate!

It is so nostalgic and perfect for this Christmas season.

Tree Farm Candle
This definitely makes that tree there in my office smell like the real thing!

Also, Antique Candle Co collaborated with Vintage Porch to make this amazing Christmas scent.

I love how they partner with bloggers and influencers to help them come up with their own signature scent.

I would love to be able to do that with them one day too. How cool would that be?!

Cozy Tree Farm Candle
Cozy Tree Farm Candle!

Tree Farm is a nostalgic scent of crisp, freshly trimmed evergreen and Fraser fir pines, wrapped in delicate notes of winter cedarwood.

Antique Candle Co
Tree Farm Candle Sample Sized
I could literally burn this sample sized tree farm candle in one sitting!

Christmas Day Candle

This one is also a great option too. I love the spicy cinnamon undertones to it and it smells just like a cozy at home gathering with friends and family.

Lighting one of these up for a Christmas party would be such a great hit!

Christmas Day is a Christmas celebration with top notes fresh pine, cozy balsam, and fir, blended with a heart of cinnamon sticks, clove, and soft hints of fruit and sweet oak moss.

Antique Candle Co
Christmas Day Sample Sized Candle
Can’t believe that Christmas Day is almost here as well!

Good Tidings Candle

Last but not least of my favorite Christmas candles is the Good Tidings candle. This one smells so delicious as well and I love being able to order all four of these Christmas scents in a sample pack before buying a full sized version of them.

The sample packs are such a great way to discover your favorite scents. This was my first year smelling all their Christmas candles too, and I am so glad I started with a sample pack.

That helped me determine that Tree Farm was definitely my number one favorite, but they are all so good too!

Good Tidings is a warm holiday blend of evergreens, citrus, cinnamon, and clove, highlighted by a sweet musk of raspberry, maple, and vanilla.

Antique Candle Co
Good Tidings Sample Sized Candle
This is the sample sized candle and they are so perfect for smaller spaces like bathrooms!

Conclusion

I literally can’t get enough of these candles and the Christmas candles are definitely my favorite out of all the seasonal options.

There is just something about lighting a delicious smelling candle along with the cozy glow of Christmas lights.

Have you ever gotten an Antique Candle Co Candle before? If you have, let me know what your favorite scent is below!

My Favorite Christmas Candles
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Comments

  1. Ellis James Designs says

    November 9, 2020 at 7:59 am

    Thanks for sharing all your faves! Their scents all seem very nice and interesting to check out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:54 pm

      Yes! I love their scents so much!

      Reply
  2. Maria says

    November 9, 2020 at 9:59 am

    Thanks for sharing Charity. All of these scents sound heavenly and would make a great addition to the holiday of every day feel of any home! Now to choose;)

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:56 pm

      Yes! I would suggest the tree farm one! It’s the best in my opinion!

      Reply
  3. Kelly Diane says

    November 9, 2020 at 11:29 am

    These candles all sound amazing. I absolutely love the idea of the gingerbread one best though.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:57 pm

      Yes! The gingerbread one smells so good too!

      Reply
  4. Lucy says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:28 pm

    I love the look of all these candles, they’re perfect for Christmas! x

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

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:58 pm

      Thank you! I think so too!

      Reply
  5. Johana says

    November 9, 2020 at 2:51 pm

    These sound great! I am going to be trying these as I am a huge candle lover!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:59 pm

      You definitely should try them! They are hands down my favorite candle!

      Reply
  6. Britt K says

    November 9, 2020 at 3:36 pm

    These all sound great but based on the description, I am most excited to try Good Tidings. It sounds similar in style to different candles that I have fallen in love with in the past while also being different enough to offer a new scent for our house. I’m definitely going to have to pick it up and give it a try!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:01 am

      Yes! You definitely should! Good Tidings is so good. It’s unique which is why I love it.

      Reply
  7. Rosie Ireland says

    November 9, 2020 at 3:47 pm

    I love Christmas candles! I especially love ones that smell like forest pine and christmas tees!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:03 am

      Yes! Me too! Pine is the best scent for sure. That’s why I love this tree farm scent!

      Reply
  8. Amanda says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:02 pm

    Loveeee candles! I will have to get some of these. Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:04 am

      You definitely should! I love these candles so much!

      Reply
  9. Leslie says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    I love candles, they are my weakness. My favorite candle is Balsam & Clove from Yankee Candle. Right now I’m burning Hemp & Ivy from Yankee Candle and it smells so good.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:04 am

      Oh I bet those smell delicious too!

      Reply
  10. Sue Berk Koch says

    November 9, 2020 at 4:51 pm

    The good tidings candle sounds perfect. All the scents that I love. I will check them out, thank you!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:05 am

      Yes Good Tidings is so unique. I love the way it smells. I love them all though lol

      Reply
  11. Jaya Avendel says

    November 9, 2020 at 8:59 pm

    Homemade gingerbread? Yes, please!
    That is a lovely scent to cosy up the home and put that anticipated flavor into the air. Good tidings also sounds peaceful. 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 12:32 am

      Yes! I love the gingerbread one as well! It smells so yummy!

      Reply
  12. Eleanor says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:05 am

    Wow these images are gorgeous! Living at University (where you’re not allowed to use candles) my life has been sorely lacking in candles, so thank you for sharing these fantastic choices 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 10, 2020 at 10:49 pm

      Oh thats so sad! I love to burn candles all the time!

      Reply
  13. Jenny in Neverland says

    November 10, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Well I’m well and truly in the Christmas spirit after seeing these photos! These candles sound amazing. I bet the gingerbread one smells incredible!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:29 am

      Yay! I love being in the Christmas spirit! And yes, the gingerbread one smells so good!

      Reply
  14. Fadima Mooneira says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    The gingerbread candle sounds beautiful. I like the packaging of these candles. Thank you for sharing.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:28 am

      Thank you so much! I love the gingerbread ones too!

      Reply
  15. Tara @ Mama's Money Diary says

    November 10, 2020 at 1:28 pm

    I love the packaging of these candles – they’re so minimal and beautiful. They’d fit in perfectly with my interior decor. I love the idea of the tree farm candle as I use an artificial tree too. Plus what’s not to love about a gingerbread candle?! Thanks for sharing.

    Tara | mamasmoneydiary.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:31 am

      Yes! That’s one of the main reasons why I love them too. And tree farm and gingerbread are my two favorites!

      Reply
  16. Lauren says

    November 10, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    All of these sound lovely. Christmas scents are my absolute favourite!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:32 am

      Yes they are my favorite scents too!

      Reply
  17. Deandra says

    November 11, 2020 at 3:06 am

    I think the homemade gingerbread candle would absolutely end up my fave! Love the smell of gingerbread!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:33 am

      Yes! I love the smell of gingerbread too!

      Reply
  18. Karalee Shotola says

    November 11, 2020 at 12:04 pm

    I need some new candles for the holidays & these sound like they smell amazing! I would especially love the Homemade Gingerbread scent!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:33 pm

      Yes! I love all these scents. They are so good!

      Reply
  19. Zoe Bartlett says

    November 11, 2020 at 3:46 pm

    Hi I loved reading your post, it gave me all the cosy feels! I love the sound of the gingerbread one as I love really sweet scents! xx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Yes! Gingerbread is so delicious!

      Reply
  20. Giulia says

    November 11, 2020 at 4:11 pm

    This sounds amazing! I’m going to look into these brands.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:36 pm

      Yes you should! They are my absolute favorite!

      Reply
  21. Sarah says

    November 11, 2020 at 6:37 pm

    All of these scents sound amazing. I think I would love the Homemade Gingerbread since I absolutely adore the smell of gingerbread cookies. I need to get some Christmas inspired candles so the house can smell like the holidays.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:40 pm

      Oh yes I love the gingerbread one. It really smells like you have been baking cookies all day long!

      Reply
  22. Stephanie says

    November 11, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    I sure hope they offer alternate wax options eventually. Their brand sounds amazing, the scents seem wonderful, and the aesthetic is gorgeous. I just have such a horrible soy allergy that all these soy candles really make my throat close. So sad! Would love to purchase them for friends though!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 11, 2020 at 11:42 pm

      Yeah I am so sorry they don’t offer anything besides wax! But they would make perfect gifts for others though!

      Reply
  23. Molly Transatlantic Notes says

    November 12, 2020 at 2:22 pm

    Christmas is the perfect time for candles and scents like these. I love gingerbread, cinnamon and clementines for this time of year as it makes me feel really cosy and ready for festivities!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:09 pm

      Yes! I totally agree! These scents make everything feel more cozy!

      Reply
  24. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    November 12, 2020 at 3:40 pm

    I love these photos and the descriptions of the candles. I’m not sure if I can buy this brand in Canada but I will definitely look into it!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:10 pm

      Yes! I think you still can, but it’s not free shipping for Canada unfortunately. But they are so worth it!

      Reply
  25. Pip says

    November 12, 2020 at 5:57 pm

    Candles are really gorgeous at this time of year. So cosy to have in the home. I love your photography 👍

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:11 pm

      Yes! I love them too. And thank you so much!

      Reply
  26. Laila says

    November 12, 2020 at 10:12 pm

    I LOVE the smell of Christmas candles, gets me into such a festive mood.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      Yes me too! I light it and I am instantly in the Christmas spirit!

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

    November 13, 2020 at 10:29 am

    Thanks for sharing, the scents sound lovely 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:13 pm

      Thank you! They really are!

      Reply
  28. Brooke Ressell says

    November 13, 2020 at 12:32 pm

    These candles have such nice jars, and I love the gingerbread scent. They would make a great gift for the holidays too.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:14 pm

      Yes! I am planning on getting a lot for Christmas gifts too!

      Reply
  29. Reads and Ramblings says

    November 13, 2020 at 1:12 pm

    Mmm these all sound wonderful. I’m at uni in lockdown at the moment and I miss the smells of my house around Christmas time, especially my sister baking her gingerbread house!!! Is it acceptable to buy myself a candle?… yes i think so 😂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Yes I think you need one for sure if you are missing that scent especially!

      Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:18 pm

      Yes I think you need one for sure if you are missing that scent especially.

      Reply
  30. Lisa says

    November 13, 2020 at 1:33 pm

    If this post doesn’t get you in the mood for Christmas I don’t know what will!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:17 pm

      Lol I know right! It definitely puts me in the Christmas spirit for sure!

      Reply
  31. lifestyleseason says

    November 13, 2020 at 3:06 pm

    Great post! I love candles especially around Christmas time! I love the sound of the Christmas day candle. Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 3:19 pm

      Yes me too. Candles at Christmas time are the best!

      Reply
  32. Adele says

    November 13, 2020 at 4:57 pm

    I love the Christmasy scents too!! There’s nothing finer than lighting candles on a dark cold winters night!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 13, 2020 at 7:57 pm

      I totally agree! They make everything feel so much more cozy!

      Reply
  33. Kerry-Ann says

    November 14, 2020 at 11:14 am

    I want them all! I knew going into this post I would lol but this time of year seems to be when I really get into lighting my candles especially ginger, cinnamon and spicy scents!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 15, 2020 at 10:50 pm

      Yes! That’s exactly how I feel too! I love all the Christmas scents!

      Reply
  34. Holly says

    November 17, 2020 at 8:15 pm

    Ooooh, Charity! Each of these sounds absolutely divine. Few things can beat cozying up on a cold night, yummy scented candles lit, plush blanket on the lap, comfy pajamas on, with a cup of hot cocoa in hand. Whew, didn’t your stress level just go down 3 notches even thinking about it? 🙂

    By the way, the way you’ve decorated your home is absolutely beautiful. Such an inviting space. As a big fan of Christmas trees and how their soft lighting glows in a room, your office is perfect. You must enjoy creating in such a wonderful space?

    The Homemade Gingerbread candle sounds like it might be a winner for me. Do you have a favorite of the ones you’ve listed? I’m a big fan of ‘warm’ scents, which often include notes of cinnamon and vanilla.

    Thanks for sharing, Charity. I’ve pinned and shared your post. God bless you. I hope you and your family are well. 💕

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 19, 2020 at 12:06 am

      Awe thank you so much Holly! I appreciate that. My favorites are definitely the homemade gingerbread and tree farm for sure. They really do make your stress levels go way down when you light them and are relaxing on a cozy evening! And I hope you and your family have all been doing well too my friend!

      Reply
  35. diningwithali says

    December 23, 2020 at 8:20 am

    I love candles and it’s so nice to get some festive ones in!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      December 23, 2020 at 7:45 pm

      Yes! Festive Christmas Candles are my favorite for sure!

      Reply

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If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie rec If you’re looking for an easy Christmas cookie recipe that looks fancy but takes hardly any effort to decorate, you NEED to try these! 😍

These buttery, melt-in-your-mouth shortbread cookies are dipped in melted chocolate and chopped pecans for the perfect sweet and crunchy combination! And the best part?! You don’t need any fancy decorating skills, royal icing, or piping bags to make them look beautiful! 🙌🏻

Plus, I made these cookies gluten free, but you can easily use regular flour too! They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade gifts, or just enjoying with a cozy cup of coffee! ☕️

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#AD POV: You found the cutest Halloween cups, so o #AD POV: You found the cutest Halloween cups, so obviously you had to make a spooky Halloween mocktail to go with them! 🍹👻

Y’all, how adorable are these Halloween printed cups from @tossware?! As soon as I saw them, I knew they were practically begging for a fun and festive Halloween drink! And this easy Halloween mocktail recipe is SO simple to make with just a few ingredients!

It’s the perfect non-alcoholic Halloween party drink for spooky season, whether you’re hosting a Halloween party, having a scary movie night, or just want something festive to sip on!

Here’s how to make my easy Halloween mocktail:

🍇 3 oz grape juice
🍊 1 oz orange juice
🥤 Sprite to top it off
🍋‍🟩 A squeeze of fresh lime juice
🧊 Ice
✨ Sanding sugar for the rim
🍊 Fresh orange and lime slices for garnish

Start by rubbing an orange slice around the rim of your cup, then dip it into sanding sugar for that extra festive touch! Add ice, grape juice, orange juice, and a squeeze of lime. Top with Sprite, give it a gentle stir, and finish with a cute orange and lime garnish!

And just like that, you’ve got the cutest spooky Halloween mocktail that’s almost too pretty to drink! 😍

Plus, these Halloween Tossware cups make serving drinks at a party so much easier while still looking adorable! They’re such a fun addition to your Halloween entertaining essentials!

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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 😜
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If you’ve never experienced a Minky Couture blanket before, you’re seriously missing out! These are hands down some of the softest, coziest luxury blankets EVER. And don’t just take my word for it… my three cats are officially Minky obsessed! 😹🐾 There’s nothing Toby, Riley, and Charlie love more than curling up for a cozy cat nap on one!

And with Christmas right around the corner, these blankets make the PERFECT Christmas gifts! 🎄🎁 Whether you’re shopping for your mom, best friend, husband, or just treating yourself (because you deserve it 😉), you really can’t go wrong with a Minky!

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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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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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