There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

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Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

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DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this go DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this good YEARS later?! Sign me up! 🎃

I made these mercury glass pumpkins several years ago, and I’m still so in love with how they turned out! They honestly look just as good today as they did when I first made them, which makes this one of my favorite budget-friendly fall DIYs.

There’s just something so satisfying about taking an inexpensive Dollar Tree pumpkin and turning it into fall decor that looks way more expensive than it actually was. 🙌🏻 These have that beautiful vintage mercury glass look and are perfect for adding a little cozy, high-end touch to your fall and Halloween decor.

And the best part? You only need a few supplies and a few dollars to recreate them!

Comment “mercury glass” below and I’ll send you the full step-by-step tutorial! 🎃

Would you try this Dollar Tree fall decor DIY too?! Let me know below what you think! 

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🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE AL 🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE ALL THE FALL THINGS!

And these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies need to be at the top of your fall baking list! 😍 Made with nutty browned butter, a homemade apple cider reduction, and warm autumn spices, these cookies are rich, chewy, cozy, and basically taste like apple orchard season in cookie form.

They may sound fancy, but I promise this apple cider cookie recipe is actually so easy to make! 🙌

If you love apple desserts, fall cookies, and anything that makes your kitchen smell like autumn, you HAVE to try these! 🍎🍪

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Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… BUT YOUR SUMMER FLOWERS DIDN’T GET THE MEMO 😂

I’ve been working on my fall front porch this weekend, and I’m loving how it’s coming together so far! 

It’s still SO warm here in North Carolina, which means all of my summer flowers and plants are still going strong. So instead of my usual neutral fall porch decor, we’re going a little more colorful this year and I think it looks so pretty! 🍂🌸

I added a new pumpkin doormat for a little fall refresh, but everything else is fall decor I’ve reused from years past. Proof that you definitely don’t need to buy all new decorations every season to give your porch a fresh look! 🙌🏻

And can we talk about FAUX MUMS?! I bought these last year, and it may have been one of my best fall decorating decisions because I can pull them out year after year and they still look perfect. Which is especially helpful considering I somehow manage to kill the real mums every single fall. 💀🤣

I still have a few finishing touches to add, but I’d say my colorful fall porch is off to a pretty good start! 🎃

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POV: you finally found a board game you’re guarant POV: you finally found a board game you’re guaranteed to win. 🤣🧀🍇

I LOVE board games… especially when people put meat and cheese on them. Maybe some fruit, crackers, and a few other snacks too. Now THAT is a game I’m really good at. 😂👏🏻

Okay, I’ll be honest, I’m actually not a huge board game person. But I AM extremely competitive, which means I only enjoy playing if there’s a decent chance I’m going to win. 😜 And if I’m not good at the game? Suddenly I’m no longer interested. 😂

But give me a charcuterie board filled with cheese, meats, crackers, fruit, and all the yummy snacks, and I’ll happily play all night long. 🙌🏻

Plus, an easy charcuterie board is one of my favorite entertaining ideas for fall get-togethers, game nights, girls’ nights, and holiday parties. It looks impressive, requires basically no cooking, and everyone can grab exactly what they want!

So tell me… are you a REAL board game person 🎲 or are you more of a charcuterie “board game” person like me?! 🧀🤣

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Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers for doctor notes, lab results, treatments, medications, scans, surgeries, symptoms, and medical records at just 33 years old… but here we are. 😂

After months of appointments and still feeling like no one can put all the puzzle pieces together, I’ve officially decided I’m becoming that patient. You know, the one who walks into every appointment carrying a giant medical binder, receipts in hand, ready to advocate for herself and get some ANSWERS. 😂👏🏻

Because if navigating chronic illness has taught me anything, it’s that sometimes you have to become your own medical historian and your own biggest advocate.

There is a little bit of good news though! 🙌🏻 I was able to get an appointment with Duke’s Electrophysiology Clinic to hopefully get more help with my inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) and figure out a better treatment plan. The downside? My appointment isn’t until October 30th. 🙃 So once again… we wait.

I’m really hoping that by the end of this year, I’ll finally have more answers, a treatment plan that actually helps, and a clear path forward. 🤞🏻

Until then, catch me organizing my medical records like they’re a high school research project. 😂📑

Anyone else with chronic illness have a giant medical binder too?! Because I have a feeling I’m definitely not the only one. 👇🏻

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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!

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    • 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!

      Reply
  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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There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to sa There’s just one tiny problem… I can’t dance to save my life, I’m not Mormon, I’m not a mom, and I’m pretty sure binge-watching every season of The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives does NOT count as an application. 🤣

But seriously… why do all the Mormon wives look SO cute in their matching sweat sets?! Like they just casually throw one on and look effortlessly put together.

Meanwhile, most sweat sets have me looking like an oversized pumpkin with a drawstring. 🎃😂

BUT THIS ONE?! 👏🏻

This Aerie sweat set might finally be my MomTok moment because I’m obsessed. It’s comfy, cute, and actually makes me feel put together while still basically wearing pajamas, which is exactly the kind of fashion I support. 😂

And obviously, the only appropriate activity while wearing it is binge-watching the new season of SLOMW. 👀

So… who else already blew through the entire season?! 😂 I need to know ALL your thoughts because I have opinions. Drop yours below! 👇🏻

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POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor witho POV: you made the cutest DIY Halloween decor without buying a single thing 👻📖

This is your reminder that fall decor doesn’t have to be expensive! Some of my favorite seasonal decorations are DIY projects made with supplies I already have at home, and this spooky cute DIY ghost banner might be one of my favorites yet.

I started by brewing about 4 bags of black tea and letting it cool. While the tea was cooling, I tore a few pages out of an old book I already had and placed them in a shallow baking dish with the tea. I let the pages soak for several hours to give them that perfectly aged, vintage look.

Once the tea-stained book pages were dry, I used a ghost-shaped cookie cutter to trace little ghosts onto each page. Then I cut them out, added tiny faces with a Sharpie, and attached them to twine using mini clothespins.

And that’s it! 👻

I hung my DIY ghost garland on the hutch in my dining room, and I think it adds the perfect amount of spooky cute Halloween decor without spending a bunch of money.

You could easily customize this budget-friendly fall DIY too! Instead of ghosts, try pumpkins, leaves, bats, or whatever shape fits your fall decor. The possibilities are endless!

Save this easy DIY Halloween decor idea for your next fall craft night, and tell me: would you make the ghosts or switch them out for another fall shape?!

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If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED If you have a major sweet tooth like me, you NEED to try this fun fall dessert idea! Instead of a traditional charcuterie board, load it up with all your favorite cookies, candies, chocolates, and seasonal treats for the ultimate fall dessert charcuterie board. 🍫🍬🍪

The best part?! It’s completely NO BAKE 🙌 Just grab your favorite fall and Halloween treats, arrange them on a board, and you have an easy dessert that looks like you put way more effort into it than you actually did. 😂

This would be SO cute for a Halloween party, fall girls’ night, Friendsgiving, movie night, or any fall get-together. 🎃👻 And you can easily customize it with whatever treats you love!

Honestly, I think dessert charcuterie boards might be better than regular charcuterie boards… but maybe that’s just my sweet tooth talking. 😆

Would you make a fall dessert board like this?! And more importantly… what treat are you grabbing FIRST?! 👇🏻 

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Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! Come style my screened in porch for fall with me! 🎃

Who says the front porch gets to have all the fun?! 😂 I spend WAY more time on our screened-in porch, so of course I had to give it a cozy little fall makeover too!

This bar cart is one of my favorite spots to decorate because it’s so easy to switch out with the seasons. A few pumpkins, some warm fall colors, and simple seasonal touches instantly make this space feel so much cozier for fall. 🍁

And since this is basically my favorite spot to enjoy my morning coffee, I want it to feel just as festive as the rest of our home!

Of course, the cats also think the pumpkins are here specifically for them to knock over. 😹 Apparently they have VERY strong opinions about my fall porch decor.

Are you decorating your outdoor spaces for fall too, or do you keep all the pumpkins inside?! 🎃

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DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this go DIY mercury glass pumpkins that still look this good YEARS later?! Sign me up! 🎃

I made these mercury glass pumpkins several years ago, and I’m still so in love with how they turned out! They honestly look just as good today as they did when I first made them, which makes this one of my favorite budget-friendly fall DIYs.

There’s just something so satisfying about taking an inexpensive Dollar Tree pumpkin and turning it into fall decor that looks way more expensive than it actually was. 🙌🏻 These have that beautiful vintage mercury glass look and are perfect for adding a little cozy, high-end touch to your fall and Halloween decor.

And the best part? You only need a few supplies and a few dollars to recreate them!

Comment “mercury glass” below and I’ll send you the full step-by-step tutorial! 🎃

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🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE AL 🍎🍂 SEPTEMBER MEANS IT’S OFFICIALLY TIME TO BAKE ALL THE FALL THINGS!

And these Apple Cider Crinkle Cookies need to be at the top of your fall baking list! 😍 Made with nutty browned butter, a homemade apple cider reduction, and warm autumn spices, these cookies are rich, chewy, cozy, and basically taste like apple orchard season in cookie form.

They may sound fancy, but I promise this apple cider cookie recipe is actually so easy to make! 🙌

If you love apple desserts, fall cookies, and anything that makes your kitchen smell like autumn, you HAVE to try these! 🍎🍪

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Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… Flower Lovin’ Friends! POV: YOU’RE READY FOR FALL… BUT YOUR SUMMER FLOWERS DIDN’T GET THE MEMO 😂

I’ve been working on my fall front porch this weekend, and I’m loving how it’s coming together so far! 

It’s still SO warm here in North Carolina, which means all of my summer flowers and plants are still going strong. So instead of my usual neutral fall porch decor, we’re going a little more colorful this year and I think it looks so pretty! 🍂🌸

I added a new pumpkin doormat for a little fall refresh, but everything else is fall decor I’ve reused from years past. Proof that you definitely don’t need to buy all new decorations every season to give your porch a fresh look! 🙌🏻

And can we talk about FAUX MUMS?! I bought these last year, and it may have been one of my best fall decorating decisions because I can pull them out year after year and they still look perfect. Which is especially helpful considering I somehow manage to kill the real mums every single fall. 💀🤣

I still have a few finishing touches to add, but I’d say my colorful fall porch is off to a pretty good start! 🎃

Are you team REAL MUMS 🌼 or team FAUX MUMS because you can’t keep them alive either?! 😂

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POV: you finally found a board game you’re guarant POV: you finally found a board game you’re guaranteed to win. 🤣🧀🍇

I LOVE board games… especially when people put meat and cheese on them. Maybe some fruit, crackers, and a few other snacks too. Now THAT is a game I’m really good at. 😂👏🏻

Okay, I’ll be honest, I’m actually not a huge board game person. But I AM extremely competitive, which means I only enjoy playing if there’s a decent chance I’m going to win. 😜 And if I’m not good at the game? Suddenly I’m no longer interested. 😂

But give me a charcuterie board filled with cheese, meats, crackers, fruit, and all the yummy snacks, and I’ll happily play all night long. 🙌🏻

Plus, an easy charcuterie board is one of my favorite entertaining ideas for fall get-togethers, game nights, girls’ nights, and holiday parties. It looks impressive, requires basically no cooking, and everyone can grab exactly what they want!

So tell me… are you a REAL board game person 🎲 or are you more of a charcuterie “board game” person like me?! 🧀🤣

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Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers Never thought I’d be making a binder with dividers for doctor notes, lab results, treatments, medications, scans, surgeries, symptoms, and medical records at just 33 years old… but here we are. 😂

After months of appointments and still feeling like no one can put all the puzzle pieces together, I’ve officially decided I’m becoming that patient. You know, the one who walks into every appointment carrying a giant medical binder, receipts in hand, ready to advocate for herself and get some ANSWERS. 😂👏🏻

Because if navigating chronic illness has taught me anything, it’s that sometimes you have to become your own medical historian and your own biggest advocate.

There is a little bit of good news though! 🙌🏻 I was able to get an appointment with Duke’s Electrophysiology Clinic to hopefully get more help with my inappropriate sinus tachycardia (IST) and figure out a better treatment plan. The downside? My appointment isn’t until October 30th. 🙃 So once again… we wait.

I’m really hoping that by the end of this year, I’ll finally have more answers, a treatment plan that actually helps, and a clear path forward. 🤞🏻

Until then, catch me organizing my medical records like they’re a high school research project. 😂📑

Anyone else with chronic illness have a giant medical binder too?! Because I have a feeling I’m definitely not the only one. 👇🏻

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🚨 CAT LOVERS, RUN! MY FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CAT SHIRT 🚨 CAT LOVERS, RUN! MY FAVORITE HALLOWEEN CAT SHIRT IS ONLY $20! 🐈‍⬛🎃

If you’ve been looking for the cutest Halloween shirt for fall, this is your sign! My favorite Halloween cat tee from @pinklily is part of their Labor Day Doorbusters and is marked down to just $20 (normally $35!). 👏

And trust me, this isn’t the only good deal! 👀 There are SO many cute Labor Day Doorbusters happening right now, PLUS you can get 35% off everything else with code LABORDAY35! 🛍️

So if your fall wardrobe needs a little refresh, now is definitely the time to shop! 🍂 Whether you’re looking for cute fall outfits, Halloween graphic tees, cozy seasonal pieces, or just an excuse to treat yourself… Pink Lily has you covered. 😂

And obviously, as a cat mom, I couldn’t resist this Halloween cat shirt. 🐈‍⬛ I mean… LOOK AT IT! 😍

Are you team 🎃 HALLOWEEN or 🍂 FALL when it comes to seasonal graphic tees?!

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