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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!

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    • 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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🚨 Marriage tip of the day: Don’t forget to water y 🚨 Marriage tip of the day:
Don’t forget to water your money tree daily. 🌳💸

Mine occasionally complains about being overwatered, but that’s a risk I’m willing to take. 😂

How often are you watering yours? 👇🤣

#marriagehumor #husbandwifejokes #husbandwifecomedy #moneytree #coupleshumor
If you’re looking for cute patriotic outfits, Four If you’re looking for cute patriotic outfits, Fourth of July fashion, and all the Americana vibes this summer, you NEED to see Pink Lily’s Americana Collection! ❤️🤍💙

From cozy graphic tees and lightweight sweaters to adorable swimsuits, pajamas, and accessories, they have everything you need for summer vacations, backyard BBQs, lake days, and all your patriotic celebrations.

And the best part? Their Semi-Annual Sale is happening right now, making it the perfect time to stock up on all your favorite summer styles before they’re gone! ☀️🇺🇸

Which piece would you wear first? ❤️

#LTKSaleAlert #LTKPetite #LTKSeasonal #fourthofjulyoutfit #patrioticoutfit 

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Plot twist: Riley’s biological mom is still part o Plot twist: Riley’s biological mom is still part of the family too! 😹🐾

A few years ago on Valentine’s Day morning, my mom discovered a mama cat and her three kittens on her front porch. As a lifelong cat lover, there was absolutely no way I wasn’t bringing one of those sweet rescue kittens home once she was old enough. And that’s how Riley became part of our family. ❤️

Fast forward to today, and Riley has grown into the funniest, sassiest, most personality-filled cat I’ve ever had. She’s definitely not a lap cat, and she makes you work for every ounce of attention and affection, but somehow that just makes me love her even more. 😂

The best part? My mom ended up keeping Riley’s mom, Smoke, while finding loving homes for all the other kittens. So Riley’s mama is still around, and we get to see her from time to time. 🥹🐱

It feels like this whole rescue cat story was just meant to be. ❤️

Do your pets have a special adoption story too? Share it below! ⬇️🐾

#CatMom #RescueCat #CatLover #happycaturday #adoptdontshop
Give me a pool, a good book, and some sunshine, an Give me a pool, a good book, and some sunshine, and I’m set for the entire day! There’s just something about soaking up a little vitamin D, listening to the water, and completely slowing down for a few hours. And let’s not forget the elite summer activity: the post-lunch poolside nap. 😂

These are the simple summer moments I look forward to all year long, and honestly, I wish every Friday could look like this!

Are you team pool day, beach day, or lake day? ☀️ 

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#summerfridays #summerfriday #poolday #poolsidevibes #poolsidechillin
Last year, my hubby gifted me a monthly massage me Last year, my hubby gifted me a monthly massage membership for my birthday, and honestly, it has been one of the best gifts I’ve ever received. As someone who deals with chronic lower back pain and everyday stress, I count down the days until my next appointment!

Sure, it’s not a permanent fix, but even a little relief can make a huge difference. I always leave feeling more relaxed, less tense, and ready to take on life again (or at least survive another work week 😜).

If you’ve ever struggled with chronic pain, muscle tension, or stress, you know how amazing that post-massage feeling is!

So tell me… are you a massage person too, or do you prefer other self-care treatments? 👇
#massagetherapy #chronicpainrelief #chronicpainmemes #chronicpainawareness #massagetime
I proudly present… the most expensive homegrown pe I proudly present… the most expensive homegrown pepper we’ve ever grown. 🌶️🤣

After all the money we’ve spent on raised garden beds, soil, plants, fertilizer, and supplies, this little pepper is basically worth its weight in gold! 😂 But honestly, there’s nothing more rewarding than walking outside and harvesting fresh vegetables from your own backyard garden.

And let me tell you… this pepper was DELICIOUS! 🙌 Now I’m anxiously waiting for our cucumbers, squash, and tomatoes to really start producing. There’s just something so exciting about watching a vegetable garden grow and finally getting to enjoy the fruits (and veggies!) of your labor.

Who else is gardening this year? 🌱 What are you growing, and what’s been your biggest success so far? Drop your garden updates below because I love seeing what everyone is growing! 👇🍅🥒🌶️
#raisedgarden #raisedgardenbeds #peppers #gardeningtherapy #gardeninglove
POV: You order faux ferns from Amazon thinking the POV: You order faux ferns from Amazon thinking they’ll be ready to hang… and then they show up needing an entire assembly project. 🤣🌿

Apparently, if I had actually read the product description, I would have known that. But who has time for details when you’re busy adding things to your cart? 😂

After a LOT of fluffing, shaping, and styling, though, these faux hanging ferns turned out so good! I love using artificial hanging baskets on our porch because they’re completely low-maintenance, stay green year-round, and don’t require me to climb a ladder every few days to water them. As someone who’s vertically challenged, that’s a major win. 🤣

If you’re looking for realistic faux outdoor plants, easy porch decorating ideas, or low-maintenance outdoor decor, I highly recommend giving these a try!

Would you choose real plants or faux plants for your porch? 🌿👇

Comment “FERNS” below and I’ll send you the link! #whatiorderedvswhatigot #whatiorderedversuswhatigot #whatiordered #fauxplants #ferns
Can we talk about how exhausting working with the Can we talk about how exhausting working with the public can be? Some days I’m convinced my true calling is being a remote work, stay-at-home employee with minimal social interaction because nothing drains my social battery faster. 😅

But here we are, another workday, another dollar, and we’re just gonna power through and get it done. 💪

Anyone else feel completely wiped out after talking to people all day, or is that just my introvert/neurodivergent brain? 🤪 #workhumor #workingwiththepublic #officehumor #relatablecontent #funnyworkmemes
Happy Sunday, friends! ☀️Sharing a few cozy Sunday Happy Sunday, friends! ☀️Sharing a few cozy Sunday stills of our front porch today because I’m absolutely soaking up this beautiful weather. There’s just something special about slowing down, enjoying some good old-fashioned porch sitting, and taking in the sights and sounds of summer. Anyone else spending time outside today?

I’m especially excited that we finally got our flower beds refreshed and ready for the season! 🌸🐦 The colorful blooms have already started attracting hummingbirds, and watching them dart around the flowers from inside the house each morning has quickly become one of my favorite parts of the day.

Between the front porch decor, blooming flowers, and warm summer sunshine, home feels extra sweet right now. ❤️

Wishing you all a relaxing Sunday filled with sunshine, fresh air, and a little time to enjoy the simple things. #sundaystills #flowerbed #flowerbeds #porchdecor #porchsitting
But can we talk about how hard it is to make frien But can we talk about how hard it is to make friends in your 30s?! Is anyone else struggling with adult friendships, or is it just me?

Maybe it’s my socially awkward, overthinking brain. Maybe it’s because I spend 99% of my free time at home and have fully embraced my introvert era. Or maybe it’s the fact that every time I meet someone new, I replay the entire conversation in my head for the next 3-5 business days. 🤣

And while I’ve never been officially diagnosed as neurodivergent, let’s just say some of those traits hit a little too close to home. 🧠😂

So if you’re also navigating social anxiety, an expired social battery, awkward small talk, and the challenge of making friends as an adult... welcome. You’re my people.

At least in my head, I’m the life of the party. 🎉🤣 #neurodivergent #neurodivergentsupport #socialanxietymemes #adultfriendships #socialbattery
POV: You survived your first full week back at wor POV: You survived your first full week back at work after endometriosis excision surgery… and this is what recovery really looks like. 😂

I officially made it through my first full week back to work after a month-long surgery leave, and whew… the post-op fatigue is NO joke.

Every evening has looked pretty much the same: clock out, soak my aching body in a scorching hot bath, grab my heating pad, put on my weighted eye mask, and immediately take a cat nap before I can even think about making dinner or doing anything around the house. 😴

I knew recovering from endometriosis excision surgery would take time, but I didn’t expect the exhaustion to hit this hard after returning to work. My body is definitely reminding me that healing isn’t always a straight line.

Right now, this little recovery routine is getting me through:
💛 Hot bath
💛 Heating pad on full blast
💛 Weighted eye mask (shoutout to @nodpodofficial) 
💛 Emergency evening nap

Thankfully, it’s finally the weekend, and I can focus on resting and recharging before doing it all over again next week.

If you’ve had endometriosis excision surgery, how long did the fatigue last for you after returning to work? Please tell me this part doesn’t last forever! 😂👇 

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#postoprecovery #womenwithendometriosis #surgeryrecovery #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnesssupport
POV: You had a rough day at work, but then you rem POV: You had a rough day at work, but then you remember you’re funding your cat’s luxury lifestyle. 😹

Whenever I have a bad day at work, I remind myself that I need that paycheck so my cats can stay home all day, nap in peace, eat snacks, and live their best spoiled-cat lives. 😂

This first week back at work has been ROUGH, y’all. I miss being home with my fur babies more than anything. Honestly, I think my true calling in life is being a stay-at-home cat mom. 🐾

But unfortunately, someone has to pay for the treats, toys, fancy food, and all the other necessities required to maintain this luxury cat lifestyle. And that someone is me. 😅

The funniest part? I don’t even think little Miss Riley misses me. As long as the food bowl stays full and the treats keep coming, she’s perfectly content living her best life while I’m out here working my butt off. 🤣

Any other cat parents feel like they’re just employees funding their pets’ dreams? 🐱💸 #stayathomecat #stayathomecatmom #catmom #catmomproblems #catmomprobs
Anyone else with a chronic illness immediately Goo Anyone else with a chronic illness immediately Google every possible side effect before starting a new medication? Because I swear if there’s a rare reaction listed, somehow I’m the lucky winner. 🤣

Being chronically ill means I’ve tried my fair share of medications over the years, and my body always seems to have a mind of its own. If a medicine is supposed to make people sleepy, I’ll be wide awake all night. If there’s a tiny chance of an adverse reaction, somehow I’m usually that tiny percentage. 😅

So starting a new medication is always a little nerve-wracking for me. Part of me is hopeful it’ll finally provide some relief, and the other part is preparing for whatever random side effect my body decides to throw my way.

Here’s hoping this one actually helps my symptoms without adding a whole new list of problems. 🤞😂

Tell me I’m not the only one who reads the side effects before taking a new prescription! 👇 #sideeffects #medicationsideeffects #chronicallyill #chronicillnesslife #chronicillnessmemes
Vintage Americana decor has my heart ❤️🤍💙 There’s Vintage Americana decor has my heart ❤️🤍💙

There’s just something about decorating with old red, white, and blue treasures that makes a home feel extra cozy for summer. I love styling my dining room shelves with vintage Americana pieces, antique finds, and patriotic decor that can stay up from Memorial Day all the way through the Fourth of July and beyond!

Give me all the weathered flags, vintage crocks, old books, and classic Americana touches. 🇺🇸

I know some people pack away their patriotic decorations after July 4th, but I love leaving my summer patriotic decor out all season long. It just feels timeless to me!

Do you decorate with patriotic decor all summer, or do you switch things up after the Fourth of July? #vintageamericana #vintagepatriotic #americanadecor #americana #patrioticdecor
POV: being on surgery recovery leave for a month t POV: being on surgery recovery leave for a month turned me into a full-time homebody 🤣

Honestly, staying home healing after surgery has taught me one thing… I never want to leave my house again 😂 Being cozy at home with my cats, resting, binge watching shows, and avoiding the outside world has been absolutely glorious. I truly understand the “stay at home cat mom” lifestyle now lol.

At this point, I have everything I need right here at home. Peace, comfy clothes, snacks, my pets, and zero social obligations 🤣 Meanwhile, every time I actually leave the house, I come back completely exhausted.

So the fact that I have to go back to work today after a month of recovery is honestly going to be SUCH a rough adjustment 😅 I’m not mentally prepared to rejoin society yet lol. Anyone else secretly love being home way too much?!
#homebody #homebodylife #surgeryrecovery #stayathomecatmom #worklifebalancegoals
Honestly, I’ve been struggling with the thought of Honestly, I’ve been struggling with the thought of going back to work while still recovering from surgery. Between the physical healing and the emotional side of post-surgery recovery, I’ve been feeling pretty down lately. So this comedy date night ended up being exactly what I needed.

We bought tickets to see @johnbcrist months ago, long before I had any idea I’d be spending a month on surgery leave. Turns out the timing couldn’t have been more perfect. This was our third time seeing him live, and he absolutely delivered. I laughed so hard that for a couple of hours, I completely forgot about returning to work, ongoing recovery, and all the stress waiting for me next week. 🤣

Before the show, we had dinner at @redgingerasianbistro and finished the night with dessert at @timesbarandcoffee which made the whole evening even better. Good food, lots of laughs, and quality time with my husband was exactly the distraction I needed.

Sometimes healing isn’t just about physical recovery. Sometimes it’s about finding little moments that remind you how good it feels to laugh again. ❤️ 

Have you ever had a random night out come at exactly the right time? #johncrist #johncristcomedy #comedyshow #datenightideas #asheville

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