Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies Consider this your reminder that Halloween cookies do NOT have to be complicated! Just add colorful sprinkles and candy eyeballs to sugar cookies and suddenly you’ve got the cutest little monster cookies. 👀🎃

I love making homemade sugar cookie dough, but if you’re short on time? Grab the store-bought dough. I fully support taking the shortcut. 😂👏🏻

These easy Halloween monster sugar cookies would be so cute for a Halloween party, spooky movie night, kids’ Halloween treat, or just a fun weekend baking project.

Minimal effort + maximum spooky cute. That’s my kind of Halloween baking! 👻

Would you make these with homemade cookie dough or take the store-bought shortcut?! 👇🏻

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I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein late I’ve been really trying to prioritize protein lately, especially with everything I’ve had going on health-wise, but finding easy high-protein meals AND having the energy to grocery shop, meal plan, and cook can feel like a lot.

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Like this high-protein blackened chicken pasta?! 😍 So easy, so good, and exactly the kind of meal I actually look forward to eating.

No wandering around the grocery store trying to figure out what to make. No endlessly searching Pinterest for high-protein dinner ideas. Hungryroot basically does the meal planning for me, which is exactly what I need right now. 👏🏻

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

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🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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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! 🎃

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

#dollartree #dollartreediy #dollartreefinds #potterybarndupe #mercuryglass
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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! 🍎🍪

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full apple cider crinkle cookie recipe! 🍂

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Christmas · November 2, 2020

Where To Find The Best Artificial Christmas Trees

If you know me, then you know I am completely Christmas obsessed and I have to have at least one kind of Christmas tree in every room of my house! So I figured today I would share with you all where to find some of the best artificial Christmas trees.

Especially since it is already early November and it is time to start planning your Christmas decor! If you’re in need of a new tree this year, see some of my favorite options below!

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Where To Buy The Best Artificial Christmas Trees
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Target’s Wonderland Christmas Trees

It’s no surprise that Target has made my list of where to find the best artificial Christmas trees! I think that Target has some great options for a low price.

And if you’re trying to stick to a budget this year, Target may be the place to check out first. For example, this pre-lit 7 foot tree below is only $96, which is an incredible deal for that size!

They also have some really cool and unique tree options as well. So if you’re looking for something non traditional, they have you covered too!

I absolutely love the shape of this one below, it’s so unique and different!

I’m also a sucker for flocked trees. Most of the trees I have in my home are flocked so I of course had to include some flocked favorites from target below too!

Target also has a great selection of smaller and table top trees as well. If you’re looking for a tiny tree for a kids room, or another area of your home, these would be some great options to consider.

Michael’s Stores Christmas Trees

Another place I love to shop for Christmas trees at is Michael’s stores. They usually have a great selection and most of the time you can find them on a great sale.

I believe that they tend to do a killer 50% off sale around Black Friday too, so hopefully that tradition will continue this year as well.

I usually get my pencil trees from Michael’s and I have several already, but I am looking to add in a few new ones. Especially since I now have a guest bedroom to decorate for Christmas too!

I will share a couple that caught my eye below.

I also love how they have many brightly colored ones to choose from this year as well. I mean how fun would that little pink tree be in a little girls room?!

I remember I had a pink tree growing up in my bedroom and it was one of my most favorite trees!

King Of Christmas Trees

Now, if you really want a high end Christmas tree, then I definitely recommend King Of Christmas Trees. I personally have one of these trees, and I am so obsessed with the quality and beauty of that tree!

These trees are a little more pricey than the above options, but you honestly get what you pay for. I believe these trees are way more fuller and more realistic like than some others I’ve seen.

This would definitely be more of an investment piece if you chose one of these trees, but it would really be worth it year after year!

This is the one I have below and I place it in my office every year. You can see more about my review of it in my King of Christmas Tree post that I did last year.

But it definitely does not disappoint and it is one of my most favorite trees!

King of Christmas has a lot of different varieties of artificial trees to choose from, and they are all so lifelike and real!

I am definitely impressed with this company and they ship fast for free in the USA as well!

King Of Christmas Garlands and Wreaths

King of Christmas also offers some beautiful garland and wreath options as well. I have one of their unlit garlands and I hang it above our bed every year.

It gives our bedroom just the right amount of Christmas flair!

You can see more about that garland in my Christmas Bedroom post from last year. I chose to get an unlit garland, and you can see the one I have below.

I mainly got unlit because I already have two pencil trees up in our bedroom and I figured that would be too much with a lit garland too!

But they do also offer several options in their wreaths and garlands as well. Such as lit or unlit and flocked or not.

I feel like you definitely get more options when you order from this company as well.

The Home Depot

So I can’t believe I have never thought to get a tree from The Home Depot before, but we got one this year!

And let me tell y’all, I am in love with it! It is so pretty and I love how it has the option to switch from the warm white color to multi color.

It also has several light options where you can make them twinkle or slow fade as well. It was also super easy to “fluff” it. You basically just pulled down a branch and it all fell into place for you!

This very well be my favorite artificial Christmas tree we have in our home this year!

I love the flocked look to it and I think it looks perfect in my woven tree collar that I got from Target too.

This also comes in the wooden option or the black option as well. It is a part of their Hearth and Hand collection and I will link it below.

Conclusion

Well I hope this gave you somewhat of an idea of where to search for Christmas trees this year if you’re in the market.

I’m not an expert, but I do have roughly 7 trees up at our house of varying sizes so I can say I do have a little experience with artificial trees lol Do you guys prefer artificial or real trees?

I love real trees for the smell of them, but prefer artificial trees because you can leave them up longer and reuse them every year. Let me know your thoughts below!

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  1. Ellis James Designs says

    November 3, 2020 at 8:24 am

    These are great options! That rainbow one is so quirky!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 10:53 pm

      Thank you! I think so too!

      Reply
  2. Karalee Shotola says

    November 3, 2020 at 10:08 am

    My parents have always had an artificial tree & I think that’s what I prefer too because you can use it over & over again. Plus you don’t have to deal with all the shedding of real trees

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 10:55 pm

      Yes I prefer them too. I just miss the smell of real trees, but I just light a pine scented candle to make up for it!

      Reply
  3. Rosie Ireland says

    November 3, 2020 at 11:34 am

    I’ve already decided that I am going ALL OUT this year for Christmas. I’m already looking for a garland for my bannisters! I can’t wait!
    This post has really helped, thank you!

    Rosie

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 10:56 pm

      Yes girl! I am going all out too! Of course, I usually go all out anyway lol

      Reply
  4. Johana says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:01 pm

    These are great, thanks for sharing! I personally love real trees but these are great for other spaces in my home like the office or bedroom.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 10:57 pm

      I like real trees too, I just cant put them up as early lol

      Reply
  5. Lisa Alioto says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:47 pm

    Oh – you hit my top two – Target and Michaels!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:02 pm

      Yes! Those are my top two as well!

      Reply
  6. Jenny in Neverland says

    November 3, 2020 at 1:50 pm

    Ah I’m so in the Christmas mood after this! I love artificial trees. We bought a new one last year which I absolutely love. It’s got the frosted branches and glitter on the end and it’s beautiful! Love all these different variations. The multi-coloured one is pretty!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:03 pm

      That sounds so pretty! Christmas is my favorite time of year so I love to decorate for it!

      Reply
  7. Lucy says

    November 3, 2020 at 2:39 pm

    I have an artificial tree every year and I love the ones you have chosen here! x

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

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:04 pm

      Thank you! I love artificial trees too!

      Reply
  8. Della says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:46 pm

    I always have artificial trees and loved the ones you’ve picked xx
    https://www.dellalovesnutella.co.uk/

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  9. Della says

    November 3, 2020 at 7:47 pm

    I always have artificial trees and loved the ones you’ve picked xxx
    https://www.dellalovesnutella.co.uk/

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 3, 2020 at 11:06 pm

      Thank you so much! I love them too!

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

    November 4, 2020 at 10:23 am

    Thanks for sharing your selection of trees, I bought my second one years ago, it still does hold all my decorations 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 4, 2020 at 10:15 pm

      Yes! They hold up so well!

      Reply
  11. Abigail says

    November 4, 2020 at 12:14 pm

    Thank you for these suggestions! Can’t wait to decorate 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 4, 2020 at 10:16 pm

      Yes I love decorating for Christmas so much!

      Reply
  12. claire says

    November 4, 2020 at 12:31 pm

    These are some seriously beautiful trees!

    I actually can’t wait to put my tree up now x x

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 4, 2020 at 10:17 pm

      Thank you! I already have mine up lol

      Reply
  13. Fransic Verso says

    November 4, 2020 at 6:31 pm

    Awesome lists. Target does serve well sometimes for what we need haha. I can’t wait for Christmas.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 4, 2020 at 10:19 pm

      Haha I love Target so much! It always works for me!

      Reply
  14. Jaya Avendel says

    November 4, 2020 at 8:58 pm

    Plastic trees surely do have their uses and can last quite a long time, if well taken care of. I always enjoy admiring the displays at my stores and seeing the vast options in pre-decorated trees and colors. 🙂

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 4, 2020 at 10:22 pm

      Yes! I have used mine for several years in a row!

      Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    November 5, 2020 at 1:00 am

    I purchased an artificial tree after getting married a few years ago. I grew up with real trees – but I knew that artificial ones would mean a one-time investment for many years of tree use, which seemed more financially savvy. I wish I had looked at more places first, but we did get a pretty good deal in the end. I’d love one day to have a King of Christmas tree in my home (I want to have multiple trees in the future haha)!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 6, 2020 at 8:55 pm

      Yes! They are so good and I love how you can reuse them year after year!

      Reply
  16. Britt K says

    November 7, 2020 at 4:36 am

    There are so many great places to pick up Christmas trees to match your style. I love that we’re seeing more variety with trees in different colours and themes – giving everyone the chance to create that perfect tree to match their home. We actually scored our last tree secondhand. The person that was selling it didn’t want to take the time to find the bulb that was out, so they sold the tree and a pack of spare bulbs for a fraction of the cost of a new tree – but it was still in like-new condition! Sure, it took me a bit to hunt that bulb down, but it was worth it lol

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:10 pm

      Lol I bet so! What a steal! I love finding things like that for a fraction of the cost!

      Reply
  17. Pip says

    November 7, 2020 at 9:19 am

    I’ve never seen a multi coloured one before, how quirky and different. Some of these are gorgeous.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Yes! I love the quirky and different ones too!

      Reply
  18. Rhiannon says

    November 7, 2020 at 2:25 pm

    Ah these trees are soo beautiful!!!! I wish they were in the UK lol!!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:14 pm

      Awe I wish you could get them there too girl!

      Reply
  19. lifestyleseason says

    November 7, 2020 at 5:04 pm

    I love these Christmas trees! I have a mini pink Christmas tree that goes in my bedroom and it’s so nice! Thank you for sharing this!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:16 pm

      I used to have a mini pink Christmas tree in my bedroom growing up and I loved it too!

      Reply
  20. Graham Crosby says

    November 8, 2020 at 7:17 pm

    Although these aren’t available to us in the UK, there are some lovely trees here. Enjoyed reading the post.

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    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 7:19 pm

      Thank you so much! It’s a shame you can’t get some of these in the UK too!

      Reply
  21. Graham Crosby says

    November 8, 2020 at 7:18 pm

    Although these trees aren’t available to us in the UK, there are still some lovely trees. Enjoyed reading the post.

    Reply
  22. Jodie | That Happy Reader says

    November 8, 2020 at 7:32 pm

    I love Christmas trees and I have 3 in my home. My favourite came from Costco and was a great deal! Thanks for providing other options!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 8, 2020 at 8:23 pm

      Oh yay! Glad to hear you got a good deal on it then!

      Reply
  23. Kalin says

    November 8, 2020 at 10:39 pm

    I can’t wait to put up my Christmas tree! Target is always a great choice and I find myself in trouble every time I’m there when Christmas goods are lining the shelves (and filling my cart!). I love the trees from Michael’s too, I never thought about looking there for trees!

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:52 pm

      Lol I find myself in trouble every time I go to Target too!

      Reply
  24. Laila says

    November 9, 2020 at 1:21 am

    Such a lovely selection of trees! Can’t wait to decorate mine.

    Reply
    • Charity Gentry says

      November 9, 2020 at 11:53 pm

      Yes! I love to decorate my trees too!

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The second I saw this black cat in the Target Hall The second I saw this black cat in the Target Halloween decor section, I knew exactly what I had to do… turn it into Charlie. 😹

Obviously, I couldn’t just leave this little black cat statue as-is when I have my very own fluffy tuxedo cat at home! So I grabbed some paint while I was at Target and came home for a little Halloween craft night with my very attentive supervisor. 😂

And when I say Charlie supervised… I mean she watched VERY closely to make sure I got her likeness just right. 👀

I used white paint to recreate her adorable tuxedo face, pink for her little nose, and green for her eyes. Her eyebrow whiskers came out slightly wonky, but honestly… hers are a little wonky in real life too, so we’re calling that accuracy. 😂

When the DIY cat statue was finally finished, Charlie inspected my work and… well… I’m not sure she was impressed. 😹
Obviously she knows she’s MUCH prettier in person, so her Target Halloween decor dupe simply wasn’t up to her standards.

But I think it turned out absolutely adorable! 🐈‍⬛🎃 This was such an easy and fun way to personalize inexpensive Halloween decor and make it look just like your own pet.
Now I need to know… would you paint one to look like your cat?! 👇🏻

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#halloweencat #catmom #halloweendecorations #halloweendiy #diyhalloween
🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste 🍎 Don’t let those fresh orchard apples go to waste! Freeze them instead! 😉

Have you ever tried freezing fresh apple slices?! This is one of my favorite fall kitchen hacks, especially after a trip to the apple orchard! 🍏

Every fall, I come home with WAY more apples than we could possibly eat before they go bad 😂 So instead of letting them sit on the counter, I prep and freeze a big batch of apple slices to use all season long!

It takes a little extra time upfront, but having fresh apple slices ready in the freezer makes fall baking SO much easier. 🥧 You can grab exactly what you need whenever you’re craving apple pie, apple crisp, apple cobbler, apple bread, or any of your favorite cozy apple recipes!

Plus, it’s such an easy way to preserve those delicious fresh-picked apples from the orchard and enjoy them long after apple season is over. 🙌🏻🍎

Want to know how to freeze fresh apples the right way so they’re ready for all your fall baking?!

Comment “APPLES” below and I’ll send you my full step-by-step guide! 🍎❄️

And tell me, what’s the FIRST apple recipe you’d make with them?! 👇🏻

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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!

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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! 🍎🍪

Comment “RECIPE” below and I’ll send you the full apple cider crinkle cookie recipe! 🍂

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