🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DE 🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DESSERTS AHEAD AND FREEZE THEM! 🥧❄️

Want to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving instead of spending the entire day in the kitchen? One of my favorite holiday meal prep tips is to bake my Thanksgiving desserts ahead of time and freeze them until I need them!

This make-ahead dessert hack is perfect for busy holiday hosting. You can prepare your favorite Thanksgiving desserts, pecan pie bars, pies, and other holiday treats days or even weeks in advance. Then, when Thanksgiving arrives, your desserts are already done—leaving you more time to enjoy your guests!

Simply bake your desserts, let them cool completely, wrap them well, and store them in the freezer. Thaw them before serving, and they’ll be ready for your Thanksgiving dessert table! 🙌🏻

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Comment RECIPE below, and I’ll send it your way! 🤎 #pecanpie #thanksgivinghacks #thanksgivingprep #thanksgivingdessert #thanksgivingpie
Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to be prepared! And maybe you’re not crazy like me and have multiple Christmas trees throughout your house 🤣 but if you do… you NEED these smart plugs for your Christmas tree lights!

These are seriously one of my favorite Christmas decorating hacks because I can turn all my Christmas trees on and off right from my phone with the tap of a button. 🙌🏼

Even better, you can set your smart plugs on a schedule so your Christmas lights automatically turn on and off at certain times every day! No crawling behind the tree, reaching around presents, or trying to find that one impossible-to-reach plug. 😂🎄

If you love decorating your home for Christmas, this is one holiday must-have that makes the entire season SO much easier!

Are you a one Christmas tree household… or are you crazy like me and have multiple?! 🤣🎄

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This year’s theme is “A Timeless Vintage Christmas” and there will be over 130 amazing vendors offering vintage treasures, holiday decor, boutique clothing, handmade goodies, jewelry, and so much more!

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If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you NEED to make these Christmas cookies! 🍫🎄

These gluten free chocolate peppermint cookies are rich, chocolatey, packed with peppermint flavor, and topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes! 😍 They’re basically Christmas in cookie form!

And the best part?! You would NEVER guess they’re gluten free! Even if you don’t follow a gluten free diet, these easy homemade Christmas cookies deserve a spot on your holiday baking list!

They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade gifts, or just enjoying with a cozy cup of hot cocoa! ☕️

Trust me, if you’re looking for an easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this is the one!

🎄 Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe so you can make them too!

And don’t forget to SAVE this for your Christmas baking later!
This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christma This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christmas bells look SO much more expensive! 🎄

Who says you have to spend a fortune to get that high-end, designer Christmas decor look?! 🙌🏻

I made these DIY Christmas bells a few years ago and have loved decorating with them ever since! But this year, I felt like they needed a little something extra. And when I spotted these gorgeous gold glitter bows for just $5, I knew they were exactly what was missing! 🎀

Seriously, such a simple and affordable Christmas decorating hack, but it makes the BIGGEST difference! The bows add the perfect amount of sparkle and elegance, giving my bells that expensive, designer-inspired look for less!

Proof that sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact when it comes to Christmas decorating! 🎄

What do y’all think?! Do the bows make these Christmas bells look even better?! 😍

SAVE this easy Christmas decor idea for your holiday decorating inspiration! ✨

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

#ChristmasDecor #ChristmasDecoratingIdeas #DIYChristmasDecor #ChristmasDecorHacks #BudgetFriendlyChristmas
Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets insta Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets instant sensory overload from the sound of metal scraping against metal?! 😩💀

Because WHY would you serve me a salad in a METAL bowl with a METAL fork?! 😭🤣 The sound alone is enough to send me into a full-blown sensory nightmare!

I’m not officially diagnosed with ADHD or autism (AuDHD), but I’ve been noticing more and more sensory sensitivities and little quirks about myself lately that have me seriously wondering. 🤪

The sound of a metal fork scraping against a dinner plate is already bad enough… but a metal fork scraping against a METAL BOWL?! Absolutely NOT. Straight to jail. 🚩🤣

I swear I can feel that sound in my entire body. 😵‍💫

So now I need to know… is this a neurodivergent sensory sensitivity thing, or does everyone hate this sound as much as I do?! PLEASE tell me I’m not alone! 😂👇

#SensoryOverload #SensoryIssues #Neurodivergent #AuDHD #ADHDHumor
PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it’s FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!! 😍

My all-time favorite Christmas sweater from Pink Lily is back, and even better… it’s an EARLY DOORBUSTER DEAL!! 🙌🏻

If you know me, you know I’m all about Christmas fashion, and this adorable hot pink Christmas sweater is seriously one of my favorite holiday finds EVER! 💕 I mean, who says Christmas outfits have to be red and green?! 🤪🎅🏻

It’s the perfect festive sweater for Christmas parties, holiday shopping, cozy Christmas movie nights, or just spreading a little extra holiday cheer! 🎄✨

And trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one before it sells out again!!

Are you a traditional red-and-green Christmas girlie, or do you love a pop of PINK for the holidays?! 🎀👇🏻

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

#PinkLily #ChristmasSweater #ChristmasOutfitIdeas #HolidayOutfits #PinkChristmas
Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when it comes to dessert, I do NOT play around! 😂 

Normally, I’m not one to share my sweets, but after a big dinner, I figured splitting a dessert with my hubby would be cute and romantic. 🥰
Well, that lasted about 2 seconds. 🤣

Because why was this man taking bites twice the size of mine?! EXCUSE ME, SIR?! We agreed to SHARE, not for you to eat 75% of it! 💀😂

So naturally, I had to take matters into my own hands and make sure we were getting equal portions. Marriage is all about compromise, right?! 😜

Please tell me we’re not the only married couple who turns sharing dessert on date night into a full-blown competition?! 🤣
Be honest… are you a dessert sharer, or is it EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?! 🍰

#marriagehumor #marriedlife #husbandwifecomedy #husbandwifejokes #relatablereels
🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your C 🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your Christmas tree! 👀

If you want your Christmas tree to look fuller, fluffier, and more expensive, this simple Christmas decorating hack makes ALL the difference! 🙌🏻

Seriously, just look at the difference between a fluffed Christmas tree and one that hasn’t been fluffed yet! 😍 Taking the time to spread out and shape each branch helps fill in those awkward gaps and makes even an artificial Christmas tree look so much fuller BEFORE you add a single ornament!

And trust me, as someone who puts up multiple Christmas trees every year, I know how tedious this step can be. 🤣 Especially when you’re dealing with flocked Christmas trees and end up with fake snow ALL over your house! 🙃

But I promise, those extra few minutes of fluffing are SO worth it for that beautiful, full Christmas tree look! 🎄

So tell me, are you team fluff every single branch or team throw some ornaments on and call it a day?! 🤣👇🏻

📌 Save this Christmas tree decorating tip for when you start putting up your holiday decor!

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POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrat POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrated… but you absolutely HATE drinking water. 🤣💦

Anyone else living with POTS, inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), or another chronic illness know the struggle?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

As someone navigating dysautonomia and multiple chronic illnesses, staying hydrated and keeping up with my electrolytes is super important! The only problem?! I’m terrible at drinking plain water. 😅

And don’t even get me started on flavored electrolyte powders. I’m just not a fan! 🙃

That’s why I’ve been loving Buoy electrolyte drops! 💧 Unlike traditional electrolyte drink mixes, these unflavored hydration drops can be added to practically ANY beverage without significantly changing the taste!

So naturally, every time I crack open an ice-cold Diet Coke, I add some electrolyte drops to it too. 🤣🥤

Because who says you can’t enjoy your favorite drinks AND get some extra electrolytes in at the same time?! 😉

And if you’re wondering about my diagnosis, one doctor told me I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), while another suspects POTS. So at this point, your guess is as good as mine! 🤪 Welcome to life with chronic illness!

But in the meantime, I’m all about finding little chronic illness hacks that make everyday life a bit easier! ❤️

💬 COMMENT “SHOP” below and I’ll send you the link to try these electrolyte drops for yourself!

And tell me… are you a water lover or a fellow water hater like me?! 😂

#Dysautonomia #POTSAwareness #POTSSyndrome #InappropriateSinusTachycardia #ChronicIllness
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Lifestyle · March 26, 2020

Small Shops to Support Right Now

So during these scary and uncertain times, I figured I could lift up a few small businesses that I have had the pleasure of meeting on Instagram. Most of these companies I have actually worked with in the past (or I am still currently with) so I know their quality of products are so amazing.

Even though their actual shops may be closed and their vendor events cancelled, you can still support them by ordering online.

And even if you can’t afford to order anything right now (which I totally get because I am on a tight budget right now too due to being out of work unfortunately), just give them a follow on Instagram! Or like and comment on a few of their photos.

Or if they have a blog on their website too, then subscribe! All of these little things make a huge difference for a small company so I am all about doing every little thing that I can to help support them during these scary times!

Farmhouse Style Signs

Ebenezer Market

Y’all have heard me mention this amazing company time and time again and that is just because I love their handmade signs so much! They are currently offering 30% off storewide and they are now selling gift cards too!

Go check out Ebenezer Market today and I know you will fall in love with them too, just like I did!

Ebenezer Market Coffee Sign
This is one of my all time favorite signs from them!

The Creative Farmhouse

I just love all of The Creative Farmhouse signs too! They even offer custom signs, which would be such a great gift idea! I shared a lot more about them in one of my older blog posts, which you can check out here if you missed it. Just look at all of their beautiful signs I have styled in my home right now below:

The Creative Farmhouse Easter Bunny Sign
That Easter Bunny sign may just be my favorite!
The Creative Farmhouse Spring Sign
I love how versatile their signs are.
The Creative Farmhouse Spring Sign
You can place them anywhere and they look so good!
The Creative Farmhouse Sign
This is the perfect sign for these trying times right now!
The Creative Farmhouse Spring Signs
Here is all of their new spring signs I have!

Golden Grace Handmade

These handmade signs are also adorable and they are currently offering a 15% off sale! Now would be the perfect time to go check them out too! Click here to go to their Etsy shop.

Golden Grace Handmade Signs
How cute is this one?!
Golden Grace Handmade Signs
Obviously we have to right now lol
Golden Grace Handmade Signs
This sign is perfect for spring!
Golden Grace Handmade Signs
These signs would be so cute in the kitchen!
Golden Grace Handmade Signs
I could not agree more!

Candles

Modern Forestry

You know I have mentioned Modern Forestry time and time again too. That’s because I just love their candles so much and I love being able to work with them!

I talked much more about them in one of my older blog posts (which you can see here if you’re interested) but they are also having a great sale right now too. FREE SHIPPING on orders of $30 or more! I don’t know about you, but free shipping gets me every time.

Glazed Lemon Cake Candle
This Glazed Lemon Cake Candle is my favorite right now!
Modern Forestry Candle
Not only do the candles smell great, but they look so pretty on trays too!

It’s More Than A Home

It’s More Than a Home is another 100% soy hand poured candle company that I discovered off Instagram. And they are running a killer sale right now as well!

Buy 3 candles and receive their Herb Garden candle for FREE! I am all about free candles, aren’t y’all?!

It's More Than A Home Candle
This is the free candle you can receive!

Other Home Decor Small Shops

Honey Brook

Real Honey Brook is another small shop that I love! She makes the cutest little home decor items that are perfect to put on tiered trays or displays.

She also loves to antique hunt and she has a few antiques available in her shop too so definitely go check her out! And for a few days only, some of her spring decor is 50% off too! Such an amazing deal!

Celebrating hitting 10K on Instagram
Honey Brook made that cute mug topper on my Rae Dunn mug!

Anna Phillips Designs

I discovered Anna Phillips Designs through the Vintage Pickin event I went to a few weeks ago. She makes the most adorable home decor items and she even put some of her bunnies and the bunny garland I have online as well so you can order you one too!

She also makes beautiful handmade jewelry that you can see on her online shop too.

Bunny Pillow and Garland
Look at how adorable that bunny pillow and bunny garland are!

Grimms Gardens

I just heard of this new to me small shop called Grimms Gardens and this is such a cool business because not only are they family owned, but they will literally ship plants right to your door!

How awesome is that?! I may have to utilize them very soon because I am dying for some plants on my porch and I can’t go out and buy any. So this is perfect time to support this small shop!

Small Shops to Support Right Now
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Well, I could go on and on about so many small businesses right now, but I think I have given you a good starter list to go by. Maybe I will update this list in the coming days too with more shops that I stumble upon, so be sure to keep checking back here.

And I hope we can all try to support our local small business and small shops right now. During this stressful time they need our support now more than ever!

In: Lifestyle · Tagged: crafty home by missy, ebenezer market, modern forestry, small shops, The Creative Farmhouse

About Charity Gentry

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    March 26, 2020 at 12:24 pm

    I am all for this – great article. We need these small shops – they are what gives a city character

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:02 pm

      Yes exactly! I think so too! So important to support them now if we can!

      Reply
    • Adam says

      March 27, 2020 at 9:31 am

      I’m a big believer in supporting the small businesses. I try to as much as I can. Great post!

      Reply
      • Charity Gentry says

        March 27, 2020 at 3:00 pm

        Thank you so much! I try to support them as much as I can too!

        Reply
  2. Stacy says

    March 26, 2020 at 1:06 pm

    Great blog Charity! We need to help the small shops to keep them going!!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:04 pm

      Thank you so much Stacy! Yes, we sure do during these times!

      Reply
  3. Ashley says

    March 26, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    All of these are seriously the cutest! Going to save this post right now, so I can go back and shop later once I’m home, since everything is closed here at the moment.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 2:06 pm

      Yay! Please do! All of these shops are so amazing! I love them!

      Reply
  4. Under Flowery Sky says

    March 26, 2020 at 4:06 pm

    Beautiful and encouraging post. I love the photos..

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you so much! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  5. Shana says

    March 26, 2020 at 4:38 pm

    I’m loving the signs, especially the coffee one lol.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 5:02 pm

      Thank you! I love that one too!

      Reply
  6. Samantha Beth-EL says

    March 26, 2020 at 6:00 pm

    These are such cute signs! I’ll be sure to check out the shops 💗

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 26, 2020 at 6:20 pm

      Yes please do! They are all so awesome!

      Reply
  7. Megan Hubbard says

    March 26, 2020 at 7:02 pm

    Loving this – it’s so important to support small businesses, especially more so at the moment!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 2:53 pm

      Yes it really is! Now is definitely the time to do so!

      Reply
  8. D'Asiya says

    March 26, 2020 at 9:11 pm

    These are All super cute ! Also your website is so cute !

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 2:56 pm

      Thank you! I appreciate it!

      Reply
  9. Lu Reviews Books says

    March 26, 2020 at 11:33 pm

    It is so thoughtful of you to promote small shops in these uncertain times. I love the pictures and the decor. I will be checking all those shops up.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Thank you so much! And please do, all of their shops are so amazing!

      Reply
  10. Sophie Naylor says

    March 27, 2020 at 4:06 am

    This is a lovely idea! Small businesses need our support more than ever right now x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 2:57 pm

      Yes they really do!

      Reply
  11. Holly says

    March 27, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    It’s always good to support small and local business, especially at a time like this. You’ve posted some great businesses.

    Holly x
    http://www.adailydoseofholly.com

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 3:03 pm

      Thank you so much Holly. I think so too! I love them all!

      Reply
    • Quinn says

      March 29, 2020 at 10:09 pm

      Oh hun! I love that you’ve written this to support small businesses, we definitely can’t let them suffer during this time. Also, it’s an absolute treat to see more of the cute nooks in your beautiful home!

      Quinn x

      Reply
      • Charity Gentry says

        March 30, 2020 at 1:28 pm

        Awe thank you Quinn. You are always too sweet! I appreciate it so much!

        Reply
  12. teresa says

    March 27, 2020 at 5:47 pm

    OMG these are such cute places, I will check them all out when I get a chance. Thanks for sharing, I so love everything you have suggested to visit. Will do!

    Teresa
    https://beingtessiebelle.com/

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:19 pm

      Thank you so much Teresa! I definitely love all these small shops, they are all great!

      Reply
  13. Nancy says

    March 27, 2020 at 7:16 pm

    This is a very important time to support small businesses. Some are not as fortunate to have some money in savings to keep the business going. It can be hard for all of us because in order to get paid, we need to work, but that may not be possible if we are labeled as a non-essential worker. I love all of these different shops that you have shared. Thanks for sharing!

    Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:25 pm

      Yes it is very important. I am currently not working either, and it is so hard and scary right now. I couldn’t imagine owning my own business during all this too. So I am trying to do everything I can to support them!

      Reply
  14. Maddie says

    March 27, 2020 at 8:41 pm

    These are such cute businesses! So important to share those that might be struggling for customers at the moment. Thanks for sharing 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 27, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Yes! I am trying to do everything I can to help them during this scary time!

      Reply
  15. Britt K says

    March 27, 2020 at 10:42 pm

    So many great options! I’m LOVING the farmhouse signs trend right now – such a fun way to personalize any space. Our local small businesses need our help right now more than ever, the current situation is hitting everyone hard.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 1:50 pm

      Yes! They really do. That’s why I am trying to do as much as I can to support them right now too! And I love all the farmhouse signs too, they are some of my favorites!

      Reply
  16. Sophie says

    March 27, 2020 at 11:45 pm

    Great suggestions! So many beautiful things here, it’s so important to support small businesses right now. They need it more than ever x

    Sophie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 1:53 pm

      Yes they really do right now!

      Reply
  17. Brandon Dankner says

    March 28, 2020 at 2:15 pm

    So important, make each place we visit so unique. Got to help them anyway we can

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 3:22 pm

      Yes we really do! So important right now especially!

      Reply
  18. Rayo says

    March 28, 2020 at 2:59 pm

    The pictures are so pretty. It is also very important to help small businesses right now especially online as everyone is on lockdown. Thanks for sharing this

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 3:28 pm

      No problem my friend! Just trying to help in anyway I can!

      Reply
  19. Kelsea says

    March 28, 2020 at 5:18 pm

    This is a great post. Supporting small companies is sooo important! Pinning this for later, for when I have my own apartment ❤

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 8:36 pm

      Awe thank you so much! Yes it is always important to support them, but even more so right now!

      Reply
  20. Berry's Poetry Book Reviews says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:24 pm

    Love the look of this blog! And such a great post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      Awe thank you so much. I really appreciate it!

      Reply
  21. Daisy says

    March 28, 2020 at 6:28 pm

    Love this! I’m all for supporting small shops and I never thought to have signs in my kitchen so thanks for the idea. I’ll be checking some of these shops out!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      Yes! I love having signs everywhere I can find a space for them in my home!

      Reply
  22. Janelle | thenellybean says

    March 28, 2020 at 8:03 pm

    Such a lovely selection, I love cute signs by Golden Grace Handmade and they all look so beautiful. Good on you for supporting small businesses too!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 28, 2020 at 8:38 pm

      Awe thank you. Yes, I figured it was the least I could do during a time like this!

      Reply
  23. Jenni says

    March 29, 2020 at 7:38 am

    Beautiful ideas! Now that everyone is at home these items make the house more cozy 🏡❤️

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 29, 2020 at 1:54 pm

      Yes I think so too! I always love to have a cozy home!

      Reply
  24. tuva’s world says

    March 29, 2020 at 8:50 am

    Lovely post! It’s so so important to support each other in a time like this!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 29, 2020 at 1:56 pm

      Yes it really is!

      Reply
  25. Mark Crone says

    March 29, 2020 at 1:52 pm

    All of these businesses- and the ones down the street and around the corner- need any business that we all can muster. Support local now more than ever.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 29, 2020 at 1:57 pm

      Yes! Any small business needs our support now more than ever for sure!

      Reply
  26. Hannah says

    March 29, 2020 at 6:29 pm

    Aw thanks so much for sharing this post! I absolutely love finding new small businesses and as someone who loves home decor and crafty bits and bobs, all these suggestions are fab! Can’t wait to look further at them. Definitely important to support small businesses at this tough time too.
    Hannah xxx

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 29, 2020 at 8:39 pm

      Thank you so much Hannah! Yes, it definitely is important to be supporting small businesses through this scary and uncertain time. I appreciate you taking the time to stop by today!

      Reply
  27. Ellis James Designs says

    March 30, 2020 at 9:11 am

    Hooray for supporting small businesses, thanks for this post!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      March 30, 2020 at 1:28 pm

      Of course! I figured it was the least I could do during this crazy and stressful time!

      Reply
  28. I'm All Booked Up says

    March 30, 2020 at 1:59 pm

    Great ideas! It’s so important right now to support local businesses.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      March 30, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      Yes it really is!

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  29. Jenny in Neverland says

    April 2, 2020 at 9:06 am

    Thanks for sharing these amazing small businesses! It really is more important than ever to support them! x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 2, 2020 at 12:36 pm

      Thank you so much, it really is so important!

      Reply
  30. Sarah says

    April 5, 2020 at 3:21 pm

    Thanks for sharing! I actually shared something similar for UK small businesses on my own blog – it’s so important to spread the love and support these small businesses at this time. Definitely will check some of these out myself 🙂
    Sarah x

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    • Charity Gentry says

      April 5, 2020 at 7:52 pm

      Yes! So important to help out local, small shops during this time!

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🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DE 🍂 THE BEST THANKSGIVING HOSTING HACK: BAKE YOUR DESSERTS AHEAD AND FREEZE THEM! 🥧❄️

Want to enjoy a stress-free Thanksgiving instead of spending the entire day in the kitchen? One of my favorite holiday meal prep tips is to bake my Thanksgiving desserts ahead of time and freeze them until I need them!

This make-ahead dessert hack is perfect for busy holiday hosting. You can prepare your favorite Thanksgiving desserts, pecan pie bars, pies, and other holiday treats days or even weeks in advance. Then, when Thanksgiving arrives, your desserts are already done—leaving you more time to enjoy your guests!

Simply bake your desserts, let them cool completely, wrap them well, and store them in the freezer. Thaw them before serving, and they’ll be ready for your Thanksgiving dessert table! 🙌🏻

These pecan pie bars are one of my favorite make-ahead Thanksgiving desserts, and they’re so easy and delicious!

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Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to Christmas is creeping up FAST, and I want y’all to be prepared! And maybe you’re not crazy like me and have multiple Christmas trees throughout your house 🤣 but if you do… you NEED these smart plugs for your Christmas tree lights!

These are seriously one of my favorite Christmas decorating hacks because I can turn all my Christmas trees on and off right from my phone with the tap of a button. 🙌🏼

Even better, you can set your smart plugs on a schedule so your Christmas lights automatically turn on and off at certain times every day! No crawling behind the tree, reaching around presents, or trying to find that one impossible-to-reach plug. 😂🎄

If you love decorating your home for Christmas, this is one holiday must-have that makes the entire season SO much easier!

Are you a one Christmas tree household… or are you crazy like me and have multiple?! 🤣🎄

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This year’s theme is “A Timeless Vintage Christmas” and there will be over 130 amazing vendors offering vintage treasures, holiday decor, boutique clothing, handmade goodies, jewelry, and so much more!

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If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you If you love chocolate and peppermint together, you NEED to make these Christmas cookies! 🍫🎄

These gluten free chocolate peppermint cookies are rich, chocolatey, packed with peppermint flavor, and topped with melted chocolate and crushed candy canes! 😍 They’re basically Christmas in cookie form!

And the best part?! You would NEVER guess they’re gluten free! Even if you don’t follow a gluten free diet, these easy homemade Christmas cookies deserve a spot on your holiday baking list!

They’re perfect for Christmas cookie exchanges, holiday parties, homemade gifts, or just enjoying with a cozy cup of hot cocoa! ☕️

Trust me, if you’re looking for an easy gluten free Christmas cookie recipe that doesn’t sacrifice flavor, this is the one!

🎄 Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full recipe so you can make them too!

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This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christma This $5 Christmas decor hack makes my DIY Christmas bells look SO much more expensive! 🎄

Who says you have to spend a fortune to get that high-end, designer Christmas decor look?! 🙌🏻

I made these DIY Christmas bells a few years ago and have loved decorating with them ever since! But this year, I felt like they needed a little something extra. And when I spotted these gorgeous gold glitter bows for just $5, I knew they were exactly what was missing! 🎀

Seriously, such a simple and affordable Christmas decorating hack, but it makes the BIGGEST difference! The bows add the perfect amount of sparkle and elegance, giving my bells that expensive, designer-inspired look for less!

Proof that sometimes the smallest details make the biggest impact when it comes to Christmas decorating! 🎄

What do y’all think?! Do the bows make these Christmas bells look even better?! 😍

SAVE this easy Christmas decor idea for your holiday decorating inspiration! ✨

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Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets insta Please tell me I’m not the only one who gets instant sensory overload from the sound of metal scraping against metal?! 😩💀

Because WHY would you serve me a salad in a METAL bowl with a METAL fork?! 😭🤣 The sound alone is enough to send me into a full-blown sensory nightmare!

I’m not officially diagnosed with ADHD or autism (AuDHD), but I’ve been noticing more and more sensory sensitivities and little quirks about myself lately that have me seriously wondering. 🤪

The sound of a metal fork scraping against a dinner plate is already bad enough… but a metal fork scraping against a METAL BOWL?! Absolutely NOT. Straight to jail. 🚩🤣

I swear I can feel that sound in my entire body. 😵‍💫

So now I need to know… is this a neurodivergent sensory sensitivity thing, or does everyone hate this sound as much as I do?! PLEASE tell me I’m not alone! 😂👇

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PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it PINK CHRISTMAS SWEATER OBSESSED! 🎀🎄💗 And y’all, it’s FINALLY BACK IN STOCK!! 😍

My all-time favorite Christmas sweater from Pink Lily is back, and even better… it’s an EARLY DOORBUSTER DEAL!! 🙌🏻

If you know me, you know I’m all about Christmas fashion, and this adorable hot pink Christmas sweater is seriously one of my favorite holiday finds EVER! 💕 I mean, who says Christmas outfits have to be red and green?! 🤪🎅🏻

It’s the perfect festive sweater for Christmas parties, holiday shopping, cozy Christmas movie nights, or just spreading a little extra holiday cheer! 🎄✨

And trust me, you don’t want to miss out on this one before it sells out again!!

Are you a traditional red-and-green Christmas girlie, or do you love a pop of PINK for the holidays?! 🎀👇🏻

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Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when Listen, y’all. I have a HUGE sweet tooth, and when it comes to dessert, I do NOT play around! 😂 

Normally, I’m not one to share my sweets, but after a big dinner, I figured splitting a dessert with my hubby would be cute and romantic. 🥰
Well, that lasted about 2 seconds. 🤣

Because why was this man taking bites twice the size of mine?! EXCUSE ME, SIR?! We agreed to SHARE, not for you to eat 75% of it! 💀😂

So naturally, I had to take matters into my own hands and make sure we were getting equal portions. Marriage is all about compromise, right?! 😜

Please tell me we’re not the only married couple who turns sharing dessert on date night into a full-blown competition?! 🤣
Be honest… are you a dessert sharer, or is it EVERY MAN FOR HIMSELF?! 🍰

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🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your C 🎄 PSA: Don’t skip this step when putting up your Christmas tree! 👀

If you want your Christmas tree to look fuller, fluffier, and more expensive, this simple Christmas decorating hack makes ALL the difference! 🙌🏻

Seriously, just look at the difference between a fluffed Christmas tree and one that hasn’t been fluffed yet! 😍 Taking the time to spread out and shape each branch helps fill in those awkward gaps and makes even an artificial Christmas tree look so much fuller BEFORE you add a single ornament!

And trust me, as someone who puts up multiple Christmas trees every year, I know how tedious this step can be. 🤣 Especially when you’re dealing with flocked Christmas trees and end up with fake snow ALL over your house! 🙃

But I promise, those extra few minutes of fluffing are SO worth it for that beautiful, full Christmas tree look! 🎄

So tell me, are you team fluff every single branch or team throw some ornaments on and call it a day?! 🤣👇🏻

📌 Save this Christmas tree decorating tip for when you start putting up your holiday decor!

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POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrat POV: You have dysautonomia and need to stay hydrated… but you absolutely HATE drinking water. 🤣💦

Anyone else living with POTS, inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), or another chronic illness know the struggle?! 🙋🏼‍♀️

As someone navigating dysautonomia and multiple chronic illnesses, staying hydrated and keeping up with my electrolytes is super important! The only problem?! I’m terrible at drinking plain water. 😅

And don’t even get me started on flavored electrolyte powders. I’m just not a fan! 🙃

That’s why I’ve been loving Buoy electrolyte drops! 💧 Unlike traditional electrolyte drink mixes, these unflavored hydration drops can be added to practically ANY beverage without significantly changing the taste!

So naturally, every time I crack open an ice-cold Diet Coke, I add some electrolyte drops to it too. 🤣🥤

Because who says you can’t enjoy your favorite drinks AND get some extra electrolytes in at the same time?! 😉

And if you’re wondering about my diagnosis, one doctor told me I have inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST), while another suspects POTS. So at this point, your guess is as good as mine! 🤪 Welcome to life with chronic illness!

But in the meantime, I’m all about finding little chronic illness hacks that make everyday life a bit easier! ❤️

💬 COMMENT “SHOP” below and I’ll send you the link to try these electrolyte drops for yourself!

And tell me… are you a water lover or a fellow water hater like me?! 😂

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