tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22827289906230523362024-02-20T12:58:34.641-06:00Southern & StyleSouthern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.comBlogger449125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-25954490794442738352020-12-01T08:30:00.008-06:002020-12-01T08:30:03.731-06:00Life Update: Where Have I Been?<div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Oan-CDlYM1mQrOJfCqake6moq8pz58HY0Lfbbx3NdCbUz3Pe9KLCakPrmwHFaOkBMVFLfn6sPop0bF_HTcr4moaIpdEUXUbD7rtYbkjtK-9Yg10xEpjI835q_eE-gceTZ82tAUzKFFM/s2048/IMG_7799.jpeg"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4Oan-CDlYM1mQrOJfCqake6moq8pz58HY0Lfbbx3NdCbUz3Pe9KLCakPrmwHFaOkBMVFLfn6sPop0bF_HTcr4moaIpdEUXUbD7rtYbkjtK-9Yg10xEpjI835q_eE-gceTZ82tAUzKFFM/w640-h426/IMG_7799.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo by Little E Photography</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i><br /></i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hey friends!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I honestly can't believe it has taken me so long to come back to the blogging world.</div><div style="text-align: center;">When the pandemic hit in March, I kind of froze this part of my social media. I didn't have words to share with y'all because I didn't quite know what to say. I didn't feel as though sharing products I loved made any sense and I was so stuck as to what I could say to make anyone else feel better, when I wasn't quite sure what I felt myself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Now that I'm collected (as much as one can be when this pandemic is very much still going on), I am looking forward to getting back in a rhythm of sharing with y'all what's going on in our lives, what I'm loving (because if I'm using it now-I really love it!), what we're eating, what I'm reading and watching, and more.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But today, it's all about a quick catch up recap of the last eight months. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHkxArEj4NHxOQrTJECMId0pQ-IH7xWXXObPJmwpXBvFP0nmYTzXfohTCwecCQC3yhQavPHdmc69zAp-JlY220QE4ZWOsZsqOmut8I2j_E-_sWP4lI-holIaIRru1s-6qYYIMNx7MMnA/w512-h640/2A965F37-4AAD-4EDF-9ECF-D910911D4F93.jpeg" width="512" /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Going in to Spring and throughout the Summer, we spent a lot of time in the hayfield.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I've learned that every season gets sweeter and sweeter with Charlie because he was really able to understand what was going on this time around. It was just the best.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCPxxMecQVC2461U8_4yJ9MbTaZSzVUZsleIW7ERoX2uhp6qGYA3uNOaBMjG0NyJPtzQUkRIjrenTSDpkq_oQ5O7p4J2haa_gVI9NEJg6rLfgNLYNaPB3fO13GklkW-OjIwXYz7svdeg/s2048/9CCF5BA8-C9E9-4690-809B-EEFD02D19AD5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVCPxxMecQVC2461U8_4yJ9MbTaZSzVUZsleIW7ERoX2uhp6qGYA3uNOaBMjG0NyJPtzQUkRIjrenTSDpkq_oQ5O7p4J2haa_gVI9NEJg6rLfgNLYNaPB3fO13GklkW-OjIwXYz7svdeg/w512-h640/9CCF5BA8-C9E9-4690-809B-EEFD02D19AD5.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> My dad bought two different Farmall tractors this Spring/Summer and Charlie loves them so much. It's been fun to see how much he cares about this kind of thing & we really hope it sticks!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i4pHUd6-6rWBhSn3W9LUUWqtNi8sSmaZm9upbQtTJXXnrcL-qFqppg6XDkRw27XHnjkI3qtPH65vZxude20XYzdFc0z70H9skcwZQcNfL24PM4ulkGa1HRDAhOzFnMwsD1ctpDG5Sys/s2048/F3584E60-E3D8-4E2E-ADB8-85316AE8965B.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6i4pHUd6-6rWBhSn3W9LUUWqtNi8sSmaZm9upbQtTJXXnrcL-qFqppg6XDkRw27XHnjkI3qtPH65vZxude20XYzdFc0z70H9skcwZQcNfL24PM4ulkGa1HRDAhOzFnMwsD1ctpDG5Sys/w640-h640/F3584E60-E3D8-4E2E-ADB8-85316AE8965B.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The best part about farming and living rural during a pandemic?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Your life doesn't change all that much.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We struggled getting grocery pickup times at the Wal-Mart that's 45 minutes away, but other than that we were okay. We try to stay on farm and to ourselves for the most part, living in our own bubble with our immediate families and the guys who work for us, so we were thankful for that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also thankful for wide open spaces to roam and fresh air to enjoy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJxe8UbMJqnuo6phnIu31Nde3EwU-qcQkDO7Rz_OKzr5AbTXw6Ik6Ln6kfYpWyD2J-YkpBFuOTnecMcUXdXpSRqUDBjuCfsMgsB99seusQegBeeKC5sN9htExTdyoT4d2phnwBZSlugo/s2048/AF6B2C8C-AA43-4952-BD2F-DCD24EDC6E4C.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeJxe8UbMJqnuo6phnIu31Nde3EwU-qcQkDO7Rz_OKzr5AbTXw6Ik6Ln6kfYpWyD2J-YkpBFuOTnecMcUXdXpSRqUDBjuCfsMgsB99seusQegBeeKC5sN9htExTdyoT4d2phnwBZSlugo/w512-h640/AF6B2C8C-AA43-4952-BD2F-DCD24EDC6E4C.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One of the most exciting things that happened during my time off?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had a HUGE garden this Spring & Summer (and I actually <i>just </i>gathered what I'm pretty sure will be the last of my peppers this past weekend).</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKxVbDB9W9NyVnIwQDfddV-tZfBVCMkDAeJCOtzhtV3P0pL1fn5ogUShVjlw31XopUaYkC0T9Vf9_HbE8SGZL-4npO2Epmzx8Yr88OjwLtPuhBXeC1U-1QGq7aPHnwq3BfG3W7R22JUs/s2048/48061497-6BCC-4246-9592-FE4FF2D23BD5.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1655" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXKxVbDB9W9NyVnIwQDfddV-tZfBVCMkDAeJCOtzhtV3P0pL1fn5ogUShVjlw31XopUaYkC0T9Vf9_HbE8SGZL-4npO2Epmzx8Yr88OjwLtPuhBXeC1U-1QGq7aPHnwq3BfG3W7R22JUs/w518-h640/48061497-6BCC-4246-9592-FE4FF2D23BD5.jpeg" width="518" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My husband is meticulous & was so against weeds, he spent tons of time out there 😂</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But he wanted to use every square inch of the garden and we didn't waste a centimeter. We had every bit planted with zucchini, squash, peanuts, peas, green beans, tomatoes, peppers, corn, watermelon, flowers...and more!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvi_DaM9fy-PcNY1oXJqE6LA_zuZlCiazf_dsAeWl7Xt1ZhDzcP4G8XJZuBkPcQLVawlXy6JLt3agjyila1KhZ0EsYpTgnZPuLwkUeNjcGY01PjHOfcuQcBNImfDh7PtS-FYbOOLVViE/s2048/758BFF62-F86A-401D-8F30-A802BF28958A.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUvi_DaM9fy-PcNY1oXJqE6LA_zuZlCiazf_dsAeWl7Xt1ZhDzcP4G8XJZuBkPcQLVawlXy6JLt3agjyila1KhZ0EsYpTgnZPuLwkUeNjcGY01PjHOfcuQcBNImfDh7PtS-FYbOOLVViE/w512-h640/758BFF62-F86A-401D-8F30-A802BF28958A.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I planted a whole row of zinnias this year & they were completely stunning.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I will definitely be planting more next year and experimenting with other varieties and different types of flowers as well.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Having fresh flowers for myself & to bring to others during this time brought me so much joy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAUz2LI1jMLbnoBCtLx8PaygdeWYRYrVzDJAyPC81PwRDPoh6AVpGwvAGRNTXm-hJ5DFf73a2cFushHENDZFyS9-yfXfOa3JBqkoYnuy0V9S0c4asch0wKkDUofBGGiglIRYc81oK4MA/s4032/IMG_2204.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHAUz2LI1jMLbnoBCtLx8PaygdeWYRYrVzDJAyPC81PwRDPoh6AVpGwvAGRNTXm-hJ5DFf73a2cFushHENDZFyS9-yfXfOa3JBqkoYnuy0V9S0c4asch0wKkDUofBGGiglIRYc81oK4MA/w480-h640/IMG_2204.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJtLWG31-of2sSD_w0aBTJZNgW0-AWEBEhKXsIta-orNl86KNIhJ-kSHgh_bCBAyvlhAk9dOhMsr4cWaibBhUV2fNWuzbEUwjQJ0Qb5l526FzeK6EHYozqJCqcYwmJlHrgOnMTji3iMk/s2048/IMG_1127.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmJtLWG31-of2sSD_w0aBTJZNgW0-AWEBEhKXsIta-orNl86KNIhJ-kSHgh_bCBAyvlhAk9dOhMsr4cWaibBhUV2fNWuzbEUwjQJ0Qb5l526FzeK6EHYozqJCqcYwmJlHrgOnMTji3iMk/w480-h640/IMG_1127.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another thing that kept me busy?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Canning & preserving!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I (with the help of my husband, mom, and sister) put up so many types of jellies, jams, and preserves as well as filled the freezer with all different types of veggies.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6epk8FT9KPJize-WJU-cIiDHLsT-IV3X6UZ-W4xulX09OmheTCUh5g6zmG9Kzaj7ltlf65rnU2u-KeWThpYj3H4ctL-TMxIqHdNNfJQKAg8t9wewZG-AifLBadaULJM-5OA6ozxPLY4w/s2048/IMG_1351.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6epk8FT9KPJize-WJU-cIiDHLsT-IV3X6UZ-W4xulX09OmheTCUh5g6zmG9Kzaj7ltlf65rnU2u-KeWThpYj3H4ctL-TMxIqHdNNfJQKAg8t9wewZG-AifLBadaULJM-5OA6ozxPLY4w/w480-h640/IMG_1351.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">There was also a lot of cooking like this going on alll the time. Except add fried green tomatoes to almost every plate because they are my kryptonite! I will cook them any time of year 😂</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvwdWFX6Ugtn_XfFzH5C7qCsj7Ay64PdqhaXSzxTtSm-ACsfbG7dkAGhn2y5BhhkoS6K9rNIOyszXJRJdOfL0YOol-eUk0bJue7YyvQR36uKPBdlzY1RrYRpMNaOeOTRQsY1c-P-tYsc/s2048/IMG_1952.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghvwdWFX6Ugtn_XfFzH5C7qCsj7Ay64PdqhaXSzxTtSm-ACsfbG7dkAGhn2y5BhhkoS6K9rNIOyszXJRJdOfL0YOol-eUk0bJue7YyvQR36uKPBdlzY1RrYRpMNaOeOTRQsY1c-P-tYsc/w640-h480/IMG_1952.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also spent a lot of time hanging out with these ladies (plus more). We love spending time with our cows and letting them become gentle to us. This was a day that we brought them corn husks to snack on!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhD6d6ggt1vo60eG8Vm-hQr7PXZJxw94DFtXA4Hkwh6x8jL6dfuDe2UyhwYocfBbGY3N2OVJzH7p5Sta_IVQNYrNgf17XCXk6JWDQD-TeIjz6qCaU7k1osMd29b1TmlLixKFhs_tJCEao/s2048/IMG_0194.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhD6d6ggt1vo60eG8Vm-hQr7PXZJxw94DFtXA4Hkwh6x8jL6dfuDe2UyhwYocfBbGY3N2OVJzH7p5Sta_IVQNYrNgf17XCXk6JWDQD-TeIjz6qCaU7k1osMd29b1TmlLixKFhs_tJCEao/w480-h640/IMG_0194.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Spring I got back into riding my horse, Willow & Charlie even took his first official ride on her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Sadly, at the end of April she became very sick and even after constant vet care and 24 hour care by myself, we lost her.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It was devastating to lose not only a horse I loved and adored, but one that was in the prime of her life.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibnN8hmdiSPtYEYS89_ZgV9lCiH2u6S7nCU2A9i6DUbNAAwtqF7c5sK9t5CcgWkGAhbGzD9I7TmGKCCnqPGHqZ8y9gb7gsJujVfzsN_K7QR6xT222u6BxTZSYBA2b0caiNA20S3GGyDs/s4032/IMG_0899.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjibnN8hmdiSPtYEYS89_ZgV9lCiH2u6S7nCU2A9i6DUbNAAwtqF7c5sK9t5CcgWkGAhbGzD9I7TmGKCCnqPGHqZ8y9gb7gsJujVfzsN_K7QR6xT222u6BxTZSYBA2b0caiNA20S3GGyDs/w480-h640/IMG_0899.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Luckily, my family takes great care of my tender heart and we spent a lot of family time over the next few weeks. This photo of Charlie was taken during an afternoon boat ride with some of our best friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUb3I8wAeiaPZMmK6Uq7PulHYkwaekbZMUX7ZDQeBGzIx31RNbxqSIV3a-DIUyq8IglQTGXSzP92wQ-rjfiL8Z7vjjE658LvriOVadjAZ1JA1amUSjzf8clTyTj41dBOXqa9n3iFXvrS8/s2048/IMG_1768.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhUb3I8wAeiaPZMmK6Uq7PulHYkwaekbZMUX7ZDQeBGzIx31RNbxqSIV3a-DIUyq8IglQTGXSzP92wQ-rjfiL8Z7vjjE658LvriOVadjAZ1JA1amUSjzf8clTyTj41dBOXqa9n3iFXvrS8/w480-h640/IMG_1768.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also took a few "field trips" as I jokingly like to call them-date days where we're also working.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This shot was taken at a quick stop at Little River Canyon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We had taken a bull to be delivered to be collected and we took a short detour.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4E5KwupWLU6weQwakKD7_A0GiirYkq_O7u6rz-M098xA7ZbbJNZxQM7uXPu-Dm-5FaDze6BU0qhtSVqgI_u0GlcaE90yObMZJucmrCCz6K63x_AAS1z_G6agzvqKZ2OZW8ffRyL17yg/s2048/IMG_3433.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi4E5KwupWLU6weQwakKD7_A0GiirYkq_O7u6rz-M098xA7ZbbJNZxQM7uXPu-Dm-5FaDze6BU0qhtSVqgI_u0GlcaE90yObMZJucmrCCz6K63x_AAS1z_G6agzvqKZ2OZW8ffRyL17yg/w480-h640/IMG_3433.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We also got into the habit of taking Forrest with us on these short trips where we could, because we didn't feel 100% safe taking Charlie. We would get the grandparents or my sister to watch Charlie and we would take off. This trip was to pick up a piece of equipment with a quick stop at Bass Pro Shop (which is totally dog friendly!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicInVkmiQ255qt6Ld2E3mI-82wIsrDvc-ypimYD35O8qXfVee9LvzOLacsM2uJpb-n1uHvD0JnXFGhyphenhyphenouIhpK-_NIkbpoZiZR0XWYceTPTgTDYFM-_dDkrZV3YPkndbnfUl0nAV4-PVlU/s2048/IMG_3051.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicInVkmiQ255qt6Ld2E3mI-82wIsrDvc-ypimYD35O8qXfVee9LvzOLacsM2uJpb-n1uHvD0JnXFGhyphenhyphenouIhpK-_NIkbpoZiZR0XWYceTPTgTDYFM-_dDkrZV3YPkndbnfUl0nAV4-PVlU/w480-h640/IMG_3051.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We shipped calves to Kansas at the end of the Summer, always an accomplishment to get them on the trucks. We definitely needed a shower after this day, but those are proud smiles for sure.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiT8zxEGw6zDg2GijTfRbqcw9_S5r3WEXuSqpSqqwLvCHWXcLsTE10n-QKdDD1Pg6WCL77pMjrqlKkwey-k_8NYBiMJLtrl7nNhDIHuPat08FmWcViQ3ji4cajzQTK1nlcxOuTWy6RaYY/s4032/IMG_7551.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiT8zxEGw6zDg2GijTfRbqcw9_S5r3WEXuSqpSqqwLvCHWXcLsTE10n-QKdDD1Pg6WCL77pMjrqlKkwey-k_8NYBiMJLtrl7nNhDIHuPat08FmWcViQ3ji4cajzQTK1nlcxOuTWy6RaYY/w480-h640/IMG_7551.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">In July, my heart was longing for another horse companion.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We ended up contacting the guy who sold us Willow and spending an afternoon with him, picking out two horses a mare we named Sioux and the gelding pictured below, Creek.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They were just what I needed to pour myself into to heal my heart from the loss of Willow.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAC-O-_g6Wriz1Kwfcx8jLBsCNgH544DYGSY0zBiDu-q9v8Bt8TbvXkrW_Hqz_kbNUttQQenCLhwcRz0Hl38rI2ryN6iewTiPcCQkCpkS7t5ChqdQ0YDwvNdFPBkPHI7s30slUK22nFQE/s2048/IMG_8083.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAC-O-_g6Wriz1Kwfcx8jLBsCNgH544DYGSY0zBiDu-q9v8Bt8TbvXkrW_Hqz_kbNUttQQenCLhwcRz0Hl38rI2ryN6iewTiPcCQkCpkS7t5ChqdQ0YDwvNdFPBkPHI7s30slUK22nFQE/w640-h480/IMG_8083.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iIkWqZQHUyyr7_ab_s3zBZb2c1jO98RXB3TJtPl4hGF3wWpoU2S6H5TnAfp3_08wU4YihyvoOhguCsn9MCzSSTyt_rmD9dZwLUol-evf6xoh24Nb8mkH4bj7eztdvH7ql_27_v3jOek/s4032/IMG_6405.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9iIkWqZQHUyyr7_ab_s3zBZb2c1jO98RXB3TJtPl4hGF3wWpoU2S6H5TnAfp3_08wU4YihyvoOhguCsn9MCzSSTyt_rmD9dZwLUol-evf6xoh24Nb8mkH4bj7eztdvH7ql_27_v3jOek/w480-h640/IMG_6405.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Late this Summer/early Fall is also when I discovered my instagram friend Mary Pat's wonderful cheeses!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You can order them monthly from <a href="https://www.thecheeseryil.com" target="_blank">The Cheesery</a> & they are so yummy!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cheese curds and the buffalo wing are my favorites that I've tried so far, but I have a new order coming in December.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_krHtIkCia-kLj8n0oUGmso2b5NNpunXUZKXLCngX1VZT1Q-RDuez7zUFkecTAkDNAuIsElwyUVA5R2tYyeG6jAaPV-o9poBDMmHSNP5GvmcSCkhqijRe2zfUGwSPN75xzK24c_Mh3PQ/s2048/IMG_4191.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_krHtIkCia-kLj8n0oUGmso2b5NNpunXUZKXLCngX1VZT1Q-RDuez7zUFkecTAkDNAuIsElwyUVA5R2tYyeG6jAaPV-o9poBDMmHSNP5GvmcSCkhqijRe2zfUGwSPN75xzK24c_Mh3PQ/w480-h640/IMG_4191.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">September brought Charlie (& Chris') birthday, and although thanks to all that's going on in this world we did have to have a much smaller party than we would've liked, we still celebrated our boy.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We hosted this party in our home and it was Little Blue Truck themed (I'll probably do a short post on the party in a few days). We had bbq from a local place and I made a Texas sheet cake, my sister also made the cutest personalized cookies that I can't wait to share!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzaYaiQ2zBg8lhD_fIKFoTPcCBuTgtC0eKo008VcG4EnDMiZJvM2bBhplZFD8pjAoWAlHAbwhwNCXL_dFEJ4Fs3Rm58LEh7-BfaJ6J4tLI5xA4mglS7dPvgHlr8r9RppDwhvdNBfw4zI/s4032/IMG_3924.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSzaYaiQ2zBg8lhD_fIKFoTPcCBuTgtC0eKo008VcG4EnDMiZJvM2bBhplZFD8pjAoWAlHAbwhwNCXL_dFEJ4Fs3Rm58LEh7-BfaJ6J4tLI5xA4mglS7dPvgHlr8r9RppDwhvdNBfw4zI/w480-h640/IMG_3924.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This Summer/Fall was also when our sweet Sally-Cat came to the farm!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My friend actually called me to let me know their was a cat in the engine area of her car & I came by to see if I could get it out. The kitten was super friendly when she got out, so I dropped her off at our barn and she's been there ever since. She's adorable & Charlie loves her so much.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx9U9kC3WK8VYEaRm2R0Ye2pU6tZlqYQi0dXSy3d_Rq20FFbVAcpsHBC8vVTRlSmjMmbZcSr9NHj2lu8uvYaO9jHpyJsKP4A08UpQ2U1lYPeJCNDHA5grLoDKoY0xQ1zezE33vdLl0oI/s2048/ACP_4450.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvx9U9kC3WK8VYEaRm2R0Ye2pU6tZlqYQi0dXSy3d_Rq20FFbVAcpsHBC8vVTRlSmjMmbZcSr9NHj2lu8uvYaO9jHpyJsKP4A08UpQ2U1lYPeJCNDHA5grLoDKoY0xQ1zezE33vdLl0oI/w640-h426/ACP_4450.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Photo by Amy-Cole Photography</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I also had the of attending the Amy-Cole Creatives Workshop in October & it was such a game changer for me. It inspired me and motivated me, I'm so thankful that I was able to go and meet all these beautiful women!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bB9DRhGouYwLkTAjJ8qKw7R-WkeyWCnaZbFtrYlZ_DPKT6XAJgCjyQ4wW9LR5X3H473rxXGhyphenhyphenaPtmaevAA73NB-dwabn8nVb_HAwylxH8Cn4rehEbRQeQVoUbh_uWwNzqaxi13Hkn1I/s2048/IMG_7432.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh7bB9DRhGouYwLkTAjJ8qKw7R-WkeyWCnaZbFtrYlZ_DPKT6XAJgCjyQ4wW9LR5X3H473rxXGhyphenhyphenaPtmaevAA73NB-dwabn8nVb_HAwylxH8Cn4rehEbRQeQVoUbh_uWwNzqaxi13Hkn1I/w480-h640/IMG_7432.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charlie trick-or-treated as a chicken this Halloween and it was the cutest thing!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We only visited family & friends, but it was such a sweet afternoon.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv4AWCyVOEghAsNerxGVVMj-HflyJjsIQmLRfqKPzCIMzNo_nfWfzrk_xSQ_M_M4U4XsRZqe8DKNsxhyphenhyphenEULegk4Q0m6uKUvdwRLb_U_rl3URMU_Cq422fyV1g_zso6P4BfVT2mv1Igw8/s2048/IMG_6415.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibv4AWCyVOEghAsNerxGVVMj-HflyJjsIQmLRfqKPzCIMzNo_nfWfzrk_xSQ_M_M4U4XsRZqe8DKNsxhyphenhyphenEULegk4Q0m6uKUvdwRLb_U_rl3URMU_Cq422fyV1g_zso6P4BfVT2mv1Igw8/w480-h640/IMG_6415.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Charlie also got to help us work cows for the first time this year, he really has learned so much and is going to be quite a hand when he gets bigger!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTvOqT1hXlZ4opS_Ze20tA2xaEb4uCIm1x8UEso30SvoIJXgmxoKMkKA6A6XZ0Nf4IbkF7J4azHUgkoJIkPpaJjvCBc2K-D99rNSmgVSApX2Gld5Q26C3mEh2pw8BqhYU0DlJt_E3vyk/s2048/IMG_8086.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTvOqT1hXlZ4opS_Ze20tA2xaEb4uCIm1x8UEso30SvoIJXgmxoKMkKA6A6XZ0Nf4IbkF7J4azHUgkoJIkPpaJjvCBc2K-D99rNSmgVSApX2Gld5Q26C3mEh2pw8BqhYU0DlJt_E3vyk/w480-h640/IMG_8086.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just a few weeks ago we went and picked out part of Charlie's Christmas gift...this sweet little mare!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's just short enough to be considered a pony, but is big enough for Chris or I to ride her, too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's so gentle and doesn't quite have a name yet, but we're working on it.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't wait to watch her and Charlie grow up together!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OtatOdH_l1PhY-YJfgpirLagWZlV93SyTpfD67mdHflaWF3TIm4vaSzN1Zmo0gLEzEG07K-bannm_wN3-PkRuKCjl2GgPlIKEahALzu6NIT1OElblINsH9iicc2I4tH8kVYG_nmd_tc/s2048/IMG_8092.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3OtatOdH_l1PhY-YJfgpirLagWZlV93SyTpfD67mdHflaWF3TIm4vaSzN1Zmo0gLEzEG07K-bannm_wN3-PkRuKCjl2GgPlIKEahALzu6NIT1OElblINsH9iicc2I4tH8kVYG_nmd_tc/w640-h480/IMG_8092.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Chris & I have really been enjoying getting back into riding again. It's one of those things we did a lot when we first started dating, in fact that's how he proposed to me...on a trail ride!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But thankfully this is something we hope to do a lot in the future as a family and I'm thankful for that.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0A4YWYj6BBfKTbDXwEyj4BgLh6S5VK4AntiCnSp51LtWeO1ICal5jwsmfmXMkD0xip-DjibNfIdWZDp1eO_Wydvu5R8EM1xxM29gzZ-Uv2mcdwPkKTj1jaEpKA5ssXihzqxw2MMJwSK0/s2048/IMG_8141.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0A4YWYj6BBfKTbDXwEyj4BgLh6S5VK4AntiCnSp51LtWeO1ICal5jwsmfmXMkD0xip-DjibNfIdWZDp1eO_Wydvu5R8EM1xxM29gzZ-Uv2mcdwPkKTj1jaEpKA5ssXihzqxw2MMJwSK0/w480-h640/IMG_8141.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The last big thing that's happened is Tiny-Cat!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">One day I was driving down the road that leads to our farm and a kitten bounded out in front of my truck and into a ditch. I definitely parked on the side of the road & hunted down the kitten to take him to our barn...kind of embarrassing now, but whatever-he's cute!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">He's Sally's little friend and is so precious.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So tell me friends. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What's been going on, what have I missed??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope to be updating a lot more here in the future!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Jordyn</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><p><br /><br /><br /><br /></p></div>Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com0Alabama, USA32.3182314 -86.9022984.0079975638211565 -122.058548 60.628465236178847 -51.746048tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-34412750107851760312020-09-13T08:30:00.003-05:002020-11-29T20:42:04.256-06:00To Charlie: A Letter to My Two Year Old<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirouAajwW1erlOHURpxFBESA7kU7AenD3tUaafFdvnKYvVTNaP30Acea-5XKCG4gVnzXBQy5XshWZOWVBQbyEWsHdFDw3o4Q5YWdh64nSK_r-lZUDh4lgYRF5jhCF6u0Q0TizqwRK37MU/s2048/IMG_1804.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirouAajwW1erlOHURpxFBESA7kU7AenD3tUaafFdvnKYvVTNaP30Acea-5XKCG4gVnzXBQy5XshWZOWVBQbyEWsHdFDw3o4Q5YWdh64nSK_r-lZUDh4lgYRF5jhCF6u0Q0TizqwRK37MU/w640-h426/IMG_1804.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo by Little E Photography</i></span></div><p style="text-align: center;"> To my sweet Charlie, </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DF7DzcucGP7hOzhNm5JMCPFlouO_hr3TqLixb9ZRlQR26KcAv2-akJC3kradloT0x2NeTUbajxzqVN7ROCec74XjDTrvob6nksR_nZxtFOJDNhIda-ITroDT4dvwdfreSGeKv8x9K-4/s2048/IMG_2415.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3DF7DzcucGP7hOzhNm5JMCPFlouO_hr3TqLixb9ZRlQR26KcAv2-akJC3kradloT0x2NeTUbajxzqVN7ROCec74XjDTrvob6nksR_nZxtFOJDNhIda-ITroDT4dvwdfreSGeKv8x9K-4/w480-h640/IMG_2415.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1737" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFtO8jYuXRJ-lW9msByxAw2vmIOV93HFM0kH7GuIvFkqiOeGVKJgs4b7o93Mz6OIYnzxoxO3A5iVFB2fCNv47RXafbsFiPGE9tYZBUv4iadseWFj9wcGFf2hf82Tbb1mD7Vpn7Hm6Mz0Y/w542-h640/36DCA3C5-EBFB-44BC-AD47-0BE27E94E7D0.jpeg" width="542" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">When people told me, before you were born, just how fast children grow I didn't know how true that statement would be-but it is so unbelievably true.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGRwzu4pi0v5ALVGnJ5iya7F0bQzCpixM7EiZjhNMhS5jYrxPfW2Uqqv-5bmMzgu_kPxuxFN46ndPBq9oNF30tQLuVmcjckolsWA1BHLfvUbapJj47yYey6gY7an5pl-SOqEq8Fafv6o/s2048/AC7ABD27-F227-43D2-8582-2A4F41C4FF0F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1866" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirGRwzu4pi0v5ALVGnJ5iya7F0bQzCpixM7EiZjhNMhS5jYrxPfW2Uqqv-5bmMzgu_kPxuxFN46ndPBq9oNF30tQLuVmcjckolsWA1BHLfvUbapJj47yYey6gY7an5pl-SOqEq8Fafv6o/w584-h640/AC7ABD27-F227-43D2-8582-2A4F41C4FF0F.jpeg" width="584" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">You learn something new each day; your colors, counting, letters, animal sounds, names of animals, types of machinery, tractors, and equipment. You can recite parts of books as we read them, which never ceases to impress me.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3EPPUv7lmZWDo_JG3826PUGQLg_MeuIDCS-m5rU_2qbNC6CqreKA03nDrnbExBuMfx1ozJQVsmAqVtn0org8IUtCWpFskiag9shmijqRlNARBcn59fSuHeFxpx1biPIx_jonUeO7Dks/s2048/A944B064-269F-4C2D-8C4E-7762B56A7FCE.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1706" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr3EPPUv7lmZWDo_JG3826PUGQLg_MeuIDCS-m5rU_2qbNC6CqreKA03nDrnbExBuMfx1ozJQVsmAqVtn0org8IUtCWpFskiag9shmijqRlNARBcn59fSuHeFxpx1biPIx_jonUeO7Dks/w534-h640/A944B064-269F-4C2D-8C4E-7762B56A7FCE.jpeg" width="534" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Your favorite book right now is Roadwork, with Jamberry being a close second.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOFdQG7MkeJcNS38iyepAeh0Aqzz4rFFYKSHP9O8yIy2XUXZWajU8VAbzYXQYi7z0b7Amk50A70VQRONYLzJvLN8BvrvTgo61Eals6Jn-nMmQBT_Ol-m77cFuRgL-vHCAl7dYzXOwj-g/s2048/A7131F50-8431-4E78-8639-678D1333EB4D.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIOFdQG7MkeJcNS38iyepAeh0Aqzz4rFFYKSHP9O8yIy2XUXZWajU8VAbzYXQYi7z0b7Amk50A70VQRONYLzJvLN8BvrvTgo61Eals6Jn-nMmQBT_Ol-m77cFuRgL-vHCAl7dYzXOwj-g/w512-h640/A7131F50-8431-4E78-8639-678D1333EB4D.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">I don't doubt that you'll know every single word to Roadwork within the next six months, you love it so, so much.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv7DF_n0e65wrQf6hG0pQDrokk2aWZInMXH55hi7A06dbwXYPkQ1Mv8GK-_eSBQWCTbbUGwoIUZ2lVZnGkLrAqj50SRuZGsB5uV6o6XGidhU124981XI3EWVC7TMb3JfUg-uqqD0BTm0/s2048/2A965F37-4AAD-4EDF-9ECF-D910911D4F93.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidv7DF_n0e65wrQf6hG0pQDrokk2aWZInMXH55hi7A06dbwXYPkQ1Mv8GK-_eSBQWCTbbUGwoIUZ2lVZnGkLrAqj50SRuZGsB5uV6o6XGidhU124981XI3EWVC7TMb3JfUg-uqqD0BTm0/w512-h640/2A965F37-4AAD-4EDF-9ECF-D910911D4F93.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">You are such a hand on the farm. We wake up each day, eat breakfast and then get ready to go farm. You're right beside me, checking cows & horses, feeding the calves, and all the other things that go along with farm life. You love every second of it. I know all too soon, I'll be the one tagging along with you and the thought of that makes me choke up just a little.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOKD_GNcPEPZi777VomTetW9GlZFF9dcyXN7ODdqXq49yRRxZJ2eEFo89SJV2n5OnqcfzEutBpTW5jEgIeJbPk3k8Xzu4Fivtf0nhaObow36Dei1HlYvebcqmwSZi4YcKBIuApIbSbJc/s4032/IMG_9147.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJOKD_GNcPEPZi777VomTetW9GlZFF9dcyXN7ODdqXq49yRRxZJ2eEFo89SJV2n5OnqcfzEutBpTW5jEgIeJbPk3k8Xzu4Fivtf0nhaObow36Dei1HlYvebcqmwSZi4YcKBIuApIbSbJc/w480-h640/IMG_9147.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">Your fearlessness is inspiring. As just a little guy, you climb fences and gates, you'll climb to the top of the cab of the pickup truck and just grin. And you can get yourself down too, you don't need anyone's help.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZasZdZqCF6NAxOIiPqrj4coaZg6zu0ERlX2L27zyxdo56bp5DJ4_x0J5u3DhUX4noKTFC_zZxDPfLEm5jyu59YU2sls6uBXC5AHs2JIQfi7nvqVx3tgUO1KfYSLcwcN_2E2i_6QYhUJM/s2048/06BCFA84-4333-4CED-A61E-015943D0722A.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1757" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZasZdZqCF6NAxOIiPqrj4coaZg6zu0ERlX2L27zyxdo56bp5DJ4_x0J5u3DhUX4noKTFC_zZxDPfLEm5jyu59YU2sls6uBXC5AHs2JIQfi7nvqVx3tgUO1KfYSLcwcN_2E2i_6QYhUJM/w550-h640/06BCFA84-4333-4CED-A61E-015943D0722A.jpeg" width="550" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">You will face down cows with nothing but a cow flag and your voice, "Get back cow!"</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15GZHuV_TS2cfsfBCgcgWLn7Bmsy-84Ozl5MBtmgac1D6IJFg1JhucJW52QGEWt8dWRi4E2CmBlZ74FX28-wAEhtSRQLIqE0clpnV3mxmbgAxclP9a6FIkKEjLnmncyL-dXe8d4drvAU/s1440/CB37D258-08AC-4966-8A98-2B95CF2CD46E.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1439" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15GZHuV_TS2cfsfBCgcgWLn7Bmsy-84Ozl5MBtmgac1D6IJFg1JhucJW52QGEWt8dWRi4E2CmBlZ74FX28-wAEhtSRQLIqE0clpnV3mxmbgAxclP9a6FIkKEjLnmncyL-dXe8d4drvAU/w640-h640/CB37D258-08AC-4966-8A98-2B95CF2CD46E.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">You are adventurous, independent, fierce, and brave.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnl0z9sLXhmETXHGxdDmVb8ThnG8rkpWn0SP_iJ7LDf-8zaUrx0pRdBLhcVgZOv2ersbk_FehbyBGvTyvK5zFUq-oDGR6hqApBZj-wDJLhcnAR_e53qHksOl7GhKNSEG7pAfY2jlcLO0/s1280/IMG_3376.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="853" data-original-width="1280" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMnl0z9sLXhmETXHGxdDmVb8ThnG8rkpWn0SP_iJ7LDf-8zaUrx0pRdBLhcVgZOv2ersbk_FehbyBGvTyvK5zFUq-oDGR6hqApBZj-wDJLhcnAR_e53qHksOl7GhKNSEG7pAfY2jlcLO0/w640-h426/IMG_3376.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo by Little E Photography</i></span></div><p style="text-align: center;">But you are also cuddly, snuggly, and love to pretend to be "tiny baby Charlie" and have me cradle you like I did when you were once that tiny. I soak up those moments because I know that just like the days when you were a tiny baby, the pretend moments will pass by too.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLKHzuz5S1u7YFWQ-sv5QozhszNJhpU7ISZb0N7cBX5GiQokilQnItuneEvqKu3-98W1hK49j5_9EX5iLxEzJn99CWqFCn-ASFkx0P6A4KlEVJf7D6T8RveWt9ZaG_U3eQhunr-wLrNg/s2048/IMG_8453.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFLKHzuz5S1u7YFWQ-sv5QozhszNJhpU7ISZb0N7cBX5GiQokilQnItuneEvqKu3-98W1hK49j5_9EX5iLxEzJn99CWqFCn-ASFkx0P6A4KlEVJf7D6T8RveWt9ZaG_U3eQhunr-wLrNg/w480-h640/IMG_8453.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>You love to climb up on my lap and us read together or watch "Hudson" on YouTube. In fact, that's pretty much the only TV you'll allow because you're just too busy for all that.<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y2RWCApKBOjqXZM8wW15oALfoWU9eLgk0cH4cPWh_nONy64896YOVs_RV8gfg6Pq0ONR_Nvi2H7gWrPGQ7oIKSNt06yCFQHbEEpb4iy62IlkX9MlA57zQMgiPOeJbxIKHS6J8l2Oa-A/s2048/D55A84D5-8936-4E3E-AAE0-95EE9FAAAB2C.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1742" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3Y2RWCApKBOjqXZM8wW15oALfoWU9eLgk0cH4cPWh_nONy64896YOVs_RV8gfg6Pq0ONR_Nvi2H7gWrPGQ7oIKSNt06yCFQHbEEpb4iy62IlkX9MlA57zQMgiPOeJbxIKHS6J8l2Oa-A/w544-h640/D55A84D5-8936-4E3E-AAE0-95EE9FAAAB2C.jpeg" width="544" /></a></div>We are always brightened by your smile and happiness, although there are some fits had too (but you get those honest, on both sides of the family).<p></p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmjd9Bhj4kloMgQqTqK3uv0a1Dttj8ottxKmZrh3GUz3_Ljszjma0YehLH1Oro-pZr9eYzPYzZgy8ceCMG0ujjlPQlaDhmnblVb35HUiIFCsZ0Hka5JwUwGXdTq3aRG4vphX-L9pmpsw/s2048/D1BBE36A-4A75-49B6-9A6A-8CE628AFF53B.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEmjd9Bhj4kloMgQqTqK3uv0a1Dttj8ottxKmZrh3GUz3_Ljszjma0YehLH1Oro-pZr9eYzPYzZgy8ceCMG0ujjlPQlaDhmnblVb35HUiIFCsZ0Hka5JwUwGXdTq3aRG4vphX-L9pmpsw/w512-h640/D1BBE36A-4A75-49B6-9A6A-8CE628AFF53B.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div>And most of all, we love the future we see in you.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxLmxCADEMuBc2Q8R5lBnzR1KrSAD2YuCS1oonSNiqZBoKFB5I53onmZAdnmU1k6CCNylnaBDMseAiK6PbdSgqAnQUR8oKYqZb_qk2mGnHpPRyo-NIUCstUnB-42PPXvOHZZWt9hiDg0/s2048/IMG_3513.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLxLmxCADEMuBc2Q8R5lBnzR1KrSAD2YuCS1oonSNiqZBoKFB5I53onmZAdnmU1k6CCNylnaBDMseAiK6PbdSgqAnQUR8oKYqZb_qk2mGnHpPRyo-NIUCstUnB-42PPXvOHZZWt9hiDg0/w480-h640/IMG_3513.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: center;">How smart you are, we hope you love learning and are always interested in books and "figures" as you call them. I hope that you always look forward to exploring the world around you. I've seen you interested in reading, history, geography, and sciences already even at such a young age. I hope to always foster that love of learning in you.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkpvaiMRUQ0Vkparqr98HPB15H0x-hzAmxqgej7GCBB6LpMr7j2GGHhSqj090BCrFV7ak_tgaTKJ3JH7es3zjeecr-FvuI9CItEQQAUzYRTqy8EZNqGIHj06DSwTA9oDDOdmWM3yMxHw/s2048/IMG_1894.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwkpvaiMRUQ0Vkparqr98HPB15H0x-hzAmxqgej7GCBB6LpMr7j2GGHhSqj090BCrFV7ak_tgaTKJ3JH7es3zjeecr-FvuI9CItEQQAUzYRTqy8EZNqGIHj06DSwTA9oDDOdmWM3yMxHw/w640-h426/IMG_1894.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>Photo by Little E Photography</i></span></div><p style="text-align: center;">I love to watch you at the farm, how you already know things that people much older than you don't. You're passionate about equipment and learning the proper names for things, you want to learn how to drive them and how they work. You are learning how to care for the animals and are so kind and gentle with them.</p><p style="text-align: center;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Bgb4tEG4tEMe1Sv1sM2o1FdzE-_vu184cnAu3L0Ge9ymL29swK07RMQxGVkdxTEPiE6fItY8dPEtTdjJNOHSCaiz5IHR_fniwBZ3IjzzKJNv_JCs_BvqE6sS7P1Z4hxaAozgVLYVcks/s4032/IMG_2334.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Bgb4tEG4tEMe1Sv1sM2o1FdzE-_vu184cnAu3L0Ge9ymL29swK07RMQxGVkdxTEPiE6fItY8dPEtTdjJNOHSCaiz5IHR_fniwBZ3IjzzKJNv_JCs_BvqE6sS7P1Z4hxaAozgVLYVcks/w480-h640/IMG_2334.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div>Who knows, maybe that will be the career path you choose one day?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDtPrSfYuOsh3ATXF9SHtxPlDSAxUo3dXkVw1S4lrl9qNDU9FytZPpJnCPPY8FWFSqyTg1T9FmwNs_7FoS_bdUDmpktM6mIA2bUgakS1opZzm5SrOsfcwXy9T7NdM9NiFHI1qy5GyypM/s4032/IMG_0899.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitDtPrSfYuOsh3ATXF9SHtxPlDSAxUo3dXkVw1S4lrl9qNDU9FytZPpJnCPPY8FWFSqyTg1T9FmwNs_7FoS_bdUDmpktM6mIA2bUgakS1opZzm5SrOsfcwXy9T7NdM9NiFHI1qy5GyypM/w480-h640/IMG_0899.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">Your daddy & I pray that you will always be hardworking, honest, kind, and generous. We want you to be the kind of man that inspires those values in others. We hope that you always choose to help others that need a hand. We want to encourage you to press forward and be a leader, to choose the right path-not just the easiest path. We love your heart and how you are compassionate and caring and hope you always retain those traits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLMBSIhCcYYCnnvx12goEM7QubSn1ddudsqmcET903ytVNJgJ8h6j6QR-eRcedZSCyYQ5ckeCjU9NVgzODQA972OvqdHdJKNfn0LIoXWzHFwjc1bTtgP72MewEDMSVPwk4nQsplH1akM/s2048/E98D75A6-FFD1-4E9C-BDE1-0F92688DE633.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilLMBSIhCcYYCnnvx12goEM7QubSn1ddudsqmcET903ytVNJgJ8h6j6QR-eRcedZSCyYQ5ckeCjU9NVgzODQA972OvqdHdJKNfn0LIoXWzHFwjc1bTtgP72MewEDMSVPwk4nQsplH1akM/w512-h640/E98D75A6-FFD1-4E9C-BDE1-0F92688DE633.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtehnq8vyTDzgRR7fcoGXZKp9uEwi-ACmiml1yLuZ0A6D1By0NSI73D-VNJKAfDyGMi_FhDcCUbINDRbXpLqcVqjmQhUbAaZFmT8Taaw0KH-fYg2yaCvSQ27xwk6JybUDvNE4NDaPJAEQ/s2048/EF20CBE0-2E90-4649-BCE6-66D32183DFF0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtehnq8vyTDzgRR7fcoGXZKp9uEwi-ACmiml1yLuZ0A6D1By0NSI73D-VNJKAfDyGMi_FhDcCUbINDRbXpLqcVqjmQhUbAaZFmT8Taaw0KH-fYg2yaCvSQ27xwk6JybUDvNE4NDaPJAEQ/w512-h640/EF20CBE0-2E90-4649-BCE6-66D32183DFF0.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">We hope that you know no matter what path you choose in life, you'll always have us cheering you on. We'll always be there to offer sound advice and encouragement.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmi070g2xLkYNMDxhvLkmIVgjfEiXSAcgFQ4_MHT02k5StykWAdpOfUVbI77oMcxvOxD02vey_h3Vk39N2fG7MWnQ-cDX-Gmf-fm2Czxvi6VqtWpcZkFmYCU6BS-LLI4X_ZR1B8brXpY/s2048/3F2B1EAD-C8E7-45A4-90B6-DB963E9A1525.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKmi070g2xLkYNMDxhvLkmIVgjfEiXSAcgFQ4_MHT02k5StykWAdpOfUVbI77oMcxvOxD02vey_h3Vk39N2fG7MWnQ-cDX-Gmf-fm2Czxvi6VqtWpcZkFmYCU6BS-LLI4X_ZR1B8brXpY/w512-h640/3F2B1EAD-C8E7-45A4-90B6-DB963E9A1525.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">You're our son & we can't wait to watch the boy and then the man that you will become.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKLE-RS7DLePIt25JWAFFdudWhUWaTJLil_LwB3E3VCo5jYDkYSi9ObRZxQJhe0Z5_abRppwcsrHtqKVq8yB-QEcUUyAWM-Lopaol_PHXtLkFH5AUVMZ-Ef8TI-sRRQ0sBSCt6JcBlgI/s2048/E3C1B435-F227-4CBD-8CCA-97EF95743461.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1638" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCKLE-RS7DLePIt25JWAFFdudWhUWaTJLil_LwB3E3VCo5jYDkYSi9ObRZxQJhe0Z5_abRppwcsrHtqKVq8yB-QEcUUyAWM-Lopaol_PHXtLkFH5AUVMZ-Ef8TI-sRRQ0sBSCt6JcBlgI/w512-h640/E3C1B435-F227-4CBD-8CCA-97EF95743461.jpeg" width="512" /></a></div><p style="text-align: center;">We love you so much, Charlie Man!</p><p style="text-align: center;">Happy second birthday!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLqyacLEQk1-vIIERE27UGhhyA9knpOuv6pSZ7KfV5l6NDCZIkNGGarQoYTKG9XP134lOfYgvI-_83KkGE96rrsdlu01tsvfaZNKhjlq476joM-HwE4yZrkIB2bEdDvI8tIVh_9KZ6Kk/s1794/DF62748D-09B5-4CAA-88E7-8250A67A2EAF.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1794" data-original-width="1440" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitLqyacLEQk1-vIIERE27UGhhyA9knpOuv6pSZ7KfV5l6NDCZIkNGGarQoYTKG9XP134lOfYgvI-_83KkGE96rrsdlu01tsvfaZNKhjlq476joM-HwE4yZrkIB2bEdDvI8tIVh_9KZ6Kk/w514-h640/DF62748D-09B5-4CAA-88E7-8250A67A2EAF.jpeg" width="514" /></a></div>Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com0Alabama, USA32.3182314 -86.9022984.0079975638211565 -122.058548 60.628465236178847 -51.746048tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-85997067569126410872020-06-13T06:00:00.000-05:002020-06-13T06:00:04.994-05:00Father's Day Gift Guide: 2020<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Y'all, these are some wild times that we are living in!</div>
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I kind of dropped off the face of the blogging world in March, but to be honest I didn't quite know what to share here. 2020 just keeps throwing punches at us, doesn't it?</div>
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I'm thankful to still be pushing through & finding solace on our farm, working together daily as a family and keeping our routines despite the madness that's going on around us.</div>
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Today is all about the upcoming celebration of the men in our lives; not only our actual father's, but I think father's day is a great day to thank any influential man in your life-grandfathers, uncles, mentors, etc.</div>
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I'm also sure that if the men in your life are anything like the men in mine, then they don't actually need or want a single thing...but ima get them something anyway, right?! 😂</div>
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Here are a couple of ideas that I found and gathered up for you. . .</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIce">Hopped Up Coffee</a></b></div>
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You've probably heard of a stout with coffee notes in it, but I had never heard of coffee with beer notes in it before this one! It comes in a few different flavors and would be a great gift for the coffee drinker in your life.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIcr">Urban Map Glass</a></b></div>
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There are tons of different cities available in these rocks glasses, so it would be fun to start a collection for cities he has visited or buy him a set for the city he loves or the one he lives in.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIcD">Nomad Rugged Case for EarPods</a></b></div>
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It seems like everyone & their mom (or in this case, dad) has AirPods now and with such an investment, you want to make sure they have a case...even better to have a personalized case so they don't get confused with anyone else's.</div>
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This beautiful black, stainless steel watch will make sure Dad is never late again. Or if he is, at least he'll be fashionably late.</div>
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If he's tired of his drink getting watered down, these stainless steel ice cubes are a must.</div>
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Toss them in the freezer, throw them in your glass with your favorite drink and never worry about ice watering down your beverage again.</div>
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If you have a hunter or fisherman in your life, this cookbook is a must to keep them out of their cooking ruts. It has beautiful illustrations in it as well!</div>
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Everybody needs a good portable speaker for summertime, weather you are at the pool, the lake, down by the grill, or working in the garage, this speaker will keep the music rolling loud and clear.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIfd">Smoked Bacon Salt</a></b><br />
I have heard so many people rave about bacon salt & think it would be a great gift idea for any guy in your life that likes to cook! This is great to season all types of meat as well as for rimming bloody mary glasses, too.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIfo">Yootech Wireless Charging Pad</a></b><br />
If he has wireless charging compatible AirPods or an iPhone, do yourself a favor and pick him up this affordable wireless charging pad!<br />
I have this and love it because I don't have to worry about those crappy iPhone charging cords anymore, I just lay my phone down at night and it charges-easy peasy.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIcS">Personalized Baseball Leather Travel Pouch</a></b><br />
I'm a big fan of giving dopp kits as gifts because every guy needs one & not every guy has one.<br />
This is such a great place to corral all of those travel sized products and then he can just grab it and be ready for a trip at a moment's notice!<br />
This particular bag can be personalized with his monogram and is made from the same leather that is used to make baseball gloves.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIfK">Dog Blueprint</a></b><br />
If any of the guys in your life are as obsessed with their dogs as I am with mine, then they need this blueprint for their office for sure.<br />
This comes in tons of different dog breeds and is beautifully crafted & framed.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/biIf4">Yeti LoadOut GoBox 30</a></b><br />
This waterproof & dustproof box isn't your average Yeti cooler.<br />
It's not a cooler at all, but a storage box which would be great for any of your outdoorsmen!<br />
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I hope this was helpful & you're able to treat all the men in your lives to a little something nice to show your appreciation.<br />
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Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-10549395238136212362020-05-09T21:16:00.001-05:002020-05-14T14:35:41.086-05:007 Books You Should Read This Spring<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>Some of the links below are affiliate links. Thank you for using these in support of Southern & Style at no additional cost to you!</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBiozfoqvL7tv8V1gRgjcgUdBtZuozvZZqMWd3IbRYdBB5qVGavPPYowwKxE0L60fHxUfks8UavjoHr1vLLNv4nlXUDip9LR0RHkOVmJVfIT6XbjCO2etkTQH2GvrMxI_Tq5jBFyuLKs/s1600/IMG_0763.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfBiozfoqvL7tv8V1gRgjcgUdBtZuozvZZqMWd3IbRYdBB5qVGavPPYowwKxE0L60fHxUfks8UavjoHr1vLLNv4nlXUDip9LR0RHkOVmJVfIT6XbjCO2etkTQH2GvrMxI_Tq5jBFyuLKs/s640/IMG_0763.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hey friends!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's crazy to think that I haven't been in this space since<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2020/03/ten-on-tuesday-no65.html"> the beginning of March</a>, but the world has been in such a different place I honestly wasn't sure what to share. When this all started, I didn't want to push products because honestly, who has the money to spend recklessly right now. But as I feel like we are on a upward trend (although nowhere near out of the woods yet), I would like to come back to this corner of the internet and start sharing things with y'all again!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/10/six-books-ive-read-recently.html">My last book post</a> was back in October & I've been dying to share with y'all the books that I have read over the past few months-there have been so many good ones, so let's jump in. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bg9sk">The Pioneer Woman: Black Heels to Tractor Wheels</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This book was a loaner from my mom & sister, but as a huge Pioneer Woman fan I just had to read it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Ree is an awesome writer, she's able to capture the reader and really make you feel like a friend.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This book is all about her journey of meeting her husband & all the mishaps that led to their beautiful relationship. It left me wanting a second book really badly!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're a fan of hers at all (or just love funny romance books) you should pick this one up. If they have it as an audiobook, I think it would be a good listen.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bg9sr">A Woman's Place</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I am always a proponent of picking out books at the thrift store by their name & covers, because when I'm only paying $1 for a book, I'm willing to take a chance.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This was a chance well taken!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's about four women during WWII and the story is told from each of their points of view which makes for a captivating read.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I loved that this book covered all types of women & how they were able to help the war effort & in turn, how the war changed them in different ways. It was a powerful novel that I really enjoyed and think lots of women should read!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bhac4">The Lost Lieutenant</a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another historical novel, this one is a story about ex-soldier Evan, who through a heroic act finds the favor of the Prince Regent & is given his god-daughter, Diana in marriage as well as a massive estate (& her massive inheritance). Though Diana has been mistreated by her father & brother her entire life, she is able to find the good in this arrangement & in her husband.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's got suspense, drama, murder, and beautiful imagery (which is a must for me!) and I think there is going to be a second book, which I cannot wait to read.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you love English history, this one is a must read...heck, if you just enjoy a good slightly suspenseful romance, you should read it!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you're interested in winning a copy of this book for yourself, you can find a giveaway for it here:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I hope that y'all are able to scroll through these short reviews & find a book that sparks your fancy, because this is an excellent time to settle down, cuddle up, and read a new book since we're spending a lot of time at home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I do have one suggestion since we're unable to go to thrift stores right now; if you click on any of those links above it will take you to the Amazon shop page for those books. There are always used options on Amazon & sometimes for 75% off or more! Definitely check those out if you're thinking of purchasing :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Until next time. . .</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">xoxo, </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZdf6Zh06fIEdoXnCNiNVWDKiwagxmxCUURr7qrvhZea3cKVffSlrDjf8E0M2ExaeojGZXX4Xs5g9M_iP8DfsFCqdTS0qVmXNFAGyeTdtiD3HUm-gVH_buRbfZ-MOqpJdh9NUgf3G6Lo/s1600/signature.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="110" data-original-width="521" height="67" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeZdf6Zh06fIEdoXnCNiNVWDKiwagxmxCUURr7qrvhZea3cKVffSlrDjf8E0M2ExaeojGZXX4Xs5g9M_iP8DfsFCqdTS0qVmXNFAGyeTdtiD3HUm-gVH_buRbfZ-MOqpJdh9NUgf3G6Lo/s320/signature.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div>Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-14659215793564277642020-03-10T06:00:00.000-05:002020-05-09T20:45:10.529-05:00Ten on Tuesday [No.65]<div style="text-align: center;">
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Y'all, we are finally into March & I honestly just feel like this year is going to snowball from this point forward and we'll be into Summertime and then Fall and Christmastime will be here before we even know what happens-time just flies as you get older!<br />
There are so many good things I want to share with you in this roundup, so let's jump right on in.<br />
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Charlie's first ride!</div>
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The video is only 21 seconds long and it's so sweet, I recommend listening with the volume on.</div>
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Charlie has technically been on a horse before, but never really by himself like this and never ridden around. He was just thrilled and since then, every time we're at my parents (where I currently keep my horses) he wants to go see the horses and pet them and really, really wants to ride again.<br />
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Our little family got to have a mini getaway a few weekends ago to Mobile for the Alabama Young Farmers Conference and it was just so much fun!</div>
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This was the second year we were able to have Charlie there & taking him along and making those memories is just so special to us-we love raising him around the Farmer's Federation events.</div>
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Of course we stopped at Priester's along the way!<br />
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Former Auburn Coach Tommy Tuberville is the Farmer's Federation FARMPAC endorsed candidate, so we snapped a quick picture alongside him at the conference. He's a really cool guy that we're glad we have gotten the opportunity to know better and to support for AL senate.<br />
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Riverfront rooms are just the BEST!<br />
Also peep his cute propped up foot-I just could cuddle him forever, y'all!<br />
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We loved the family time, of course, but we also were so thankful to get together with some of our friends that we only see at Federation events, meet new friends, tour some really interesting agricultural operations, and network with other people in our field that have the same heartbreaks and successes that we have!</div>
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I love to watch Jenna & Hoda on tv in the mornings when I can, they just have such a cute dynamic and I love so many of the stories they share on their show.</div>
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One of my most recent favorites is when they shared the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iconaccidental/">Instagram account Accidental Icon</a>.</div>
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She is a beautiful, older woman who used to be a college professor & was once accidentally mistaken as a model and the paparazzi began photographing her.</div>
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After that happened she started her website/instagram and became a true Icon!</div>
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She is beautiful and such an inspiration!</div>
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Alabama's weather has been <i>so strange </i>lately, with cold snaps & then super warm temps, plus all the rain that we have had to contend with. I'm not complaining about the warmer weather though because we have gotten to enjoy some time outside playing without having to be bundled up.<br />
We've even had some flowers blooming & lots of growth in the hayfields so we are loving it!<br />
P.S. Doesn't Charlie look like such a big boy in the pic above?!<br />
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Another fun thing we got to take Charlie to do last month was the trade show at the Alabama Cattlemen's Convention!<br />
There we were able to network and visit with our friends from all over the state, but Charlie also just had a complete ball playing on the John Deere equipment and horsing around with the chutes and panels.<br />
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We took Charlie to the zoo a few weekends ago (& also to the state capital which was so fun!) and y'all, he enjoyed it SO much.<br />
The tiger was his (& my) favorite, and since we went on a Sunday there was no one there. We were able to sit and just watch the tiger for the longest time, Charlie didn't want to leave him!</div>
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This was technically Charlie's second time to the polls to vote with us, but this time he was big enough to get a sticker. We love sharing the democratic process with him and teaching him how important it is to have a voice in politics!</div>
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There has been lots of horse activity going on around here because the weather is getting a little bit better & Charlie is getting old enough now to really enjoy them, so I've been able to get back to it a little bit more.<br />
I even jumped on Willow the other day after Charlie's ride. I was <i>so </i>sore for the next few days 😂 but it was worth it!<br />
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Charlie has had tons of farm fun lately; from splashing in puddles to climbing up on the back of my truck (with help, of course!)<br />
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Just had to do a quick photo-dump of some of the cutest pics of Charlie since my last Ten on Tuesday post!<br />
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Sitting on the toolbox like a teenage guy.<br />
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Waiting on a bale of hay while Daddy changes a tire...also War Eagle!<br />
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And then sitting in the cotton seed while all of his friends eat it 🐮<br />
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Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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Y'all, can we just discuss how January was the longest month ever & then February rolled over me like a freight train?! It went by SO fast!</div>
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<b>Read Two Books</b></div>
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I was able to get two of the boxes out of the garage, but I still have three more that need to leave ASAP.</div>
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My husband was going to have someone come & get them, but we just decided to drop them off at our local thrift store so next time I'm in town doing grocery pickup I will run them by there.</div>
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We also cleared an older recliner out of our basement & it will be out of the garage as soon as Chris' brother comes to pick it up. Yay for freeing up space!</div>
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I was able to finish alllll of our invoicing thus-far and all of our bills are paid up...until I check the mail this afternoon 😉</div>
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Yes to getting this done! In fact, I'm caught up as of yesterday because I worked on March yesterday morning. No one tell my husband he was right, but it really is a lot easier when you do it weekly or bi-weekly 😂</div>
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<b><strike>Enjoy Ourselves at the Alabama Cattlemen's Convention, National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, & Alabama Young Farmer's Conference</strike></b></div>
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We had a super busy month with lots of fun stuff to do, but we truly enjoyed each thing.</div>
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Charlie went with us to Cattlemen's & Young Farmer's and we just made so many sweet memories with him that I hope I'll never forget. I'll definitely recap those the next time I publish a Ten on Tuesday!</div>
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Chris & I also turned the NWTF banquet into a mini date night and that's always really nice, just to have a few hours for just us.</div>
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<b>Finish Shopping for Most of Charlie's Spring/Summer Clothes</b></div>
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I have already gone to one consignment sale & my friend & I are planning on hitting another one up (& going to a children's consignment store) so hopefully that will knock out most of his wardrobe. I know I will still pick up a few things here and there from pre-order and resale grounds on FB but I would love the majority of it to come from these consignment places.</div>
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<b>Read Two Books</b></div>
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I feel a lot more comfortable putting the number two down for this month because I started a book two days ago & haven't been able to put it down and I also have started another already (from the end of February). Maybe I'll even get three in, but I'm not going to get crazy 😹</div>
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<b>Organize my Digital Files</b></div>
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My poor MacBook & iPhone are just overloaded with pictures and files and have been for some time.</div>
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I finally broke down and bought an external hard drive and will be probably also upgrading iCloud storage so I can double-store everything.</div>
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I have so, so many pictures and just don't want to lose any of them but it also doesn't seem reasonable to print every single picture I have.</div>
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<b>Try Two New Recipes</b></div>
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We just loaded up our fridge with a half of a pig that we bought, so I'm excited to infuse some pork recipes into our meals. But I'm also always researching new ways to use the beef from our freezer too. If you have any good beef recipes, please leave them below-especially for ground beef!</div>
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<b>Wash Makeup Brushes</b></div>
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I am the worst about washing my brushes, but I will say I don't wear makeup every single day so that maybe makes it a little bit better?</div>
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Anywho, I want to at least wash them once this month. It honestly doesn't take too long since I <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/berwz">bought this</a>. It's only $5 on Amazon and has completely changed the game with brush washing.</div>
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I think I can definitely make this one happen!</div>
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Let me know down below what one of your monthly goals are-we can inspire each other!</div>
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Happy February, friends!</div>
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I am proud to say that I was able to make a big dent in my <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2020/01/january-2020-goals.html">goals for the month of January</a>...let's recap:</div>
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<b><strike>Finish Tax Prep</strike></b></div>
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I have finished my part of tax prep (itemizing everything and making sure Chris has everything he needs to get it all organized for our accountant). We should be able to finish up really soon!</div>
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<b><strike>Organize <i>some </i>of the boxes in our garage</strike></b></div>
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My sister came over one day in January and helped me tackle part of the boxes in our garage and I have made a huge dent in this project!</div>
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I have two boxes (plus a box upstairs) that need to go out as donations, and then two or three boxes of teaching supplies that I'm giving to a sweet friend who is in school to be a teacher so those will all be gone really soon. Then I just need to organize everything that is left into plastic tubs and give them a place against the wall in our garage and we'll have a lot more room in there!</div>
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<b><strike>Research & make a list of what I'd like to plant for Spring</strike></b></div>
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I'm going to call this one partially done, because I didn't make a paper list of what I want to plant this Spring, but Chris & I had a conversation about what we're planning on planting in a vegetable garden and I have been planning what I'll be doing for our house too. I'm definitely doing zinnias and maybe some knockout roses, some more herbs, and of course just my pretty planters filled with florals and some hanging baskets.</div>
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I'm adding four more planters this year on our patio, so we'll be up to 12 planters, plus hanging baskets, and anything I plant in the yard. I'm excited!</div>
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So since I'm on such a roll for the year, I hope to keep that going in February and tackle three more goals:</div>
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<b>Read Two Books</b></div>
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I know this isn't a lot for some people, but I don't have much time to sit down and get into books lately. I've started one that is a little slow, but I think I'll like it when I get into it. Overall, I'd like to finish two books this month.</div>
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<b>Clear All Donation Boxes out of the Garage</b></div>
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Since I made such headway on my garage goal last month, I'd like to get those 6 boxes cleaned out and to their new homes this month. That will really help me snowball the rest of the garage clean out!</div>
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<b>Get Caught Up on Office Work</b></div>
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My husband & I have our farm & a small trucking business, I have let myself get a bit behind on invoicing and such, so I would love to get all of those things caught up before the end of the month.</div>
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<b>Categorize All of January & February for our Banking</b></div>
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Last month, to complete my portion of our tax prep I had to go through and categorize all of our debits and credits to our bank accounts to make sure everything was categorized for taxes. In hopes of not having to do that all in one week next year, I'm trying to stay on top of it month by month this year, so I would love to make sure I'm caught up on that.</div>
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<b>Enjoy Ourselves at the Alabama Cattlemen's Convention, National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet, & Alabama Young Farmers Conference</b></div>
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We have lots of fun things coming up in the last three weekends of the month & I'm stoked to spend some time with friends that we don't get to see regularly!</div>
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My goal is to finish up all of the things on this list during the weeks so that our weekends can be fun-filled and relaxing!</div>
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Well, those are my goals for the remainder of February...what are yours?</div>
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Here's to making the best of each day and reaching our goals!</div>
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Happy February, y'all!</div>
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Did anyone else feel like January lasted 409 days, or was that just me?</div>
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Anyway, we're here into a fresh month and I couldn't be more excited because we have <i>so </i>many fun things coming up this month AND it's the month of love, too!</div>
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Who am I kidding, I love my husband, my kid, my life, and myself every single day 😉</div>
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But anything is a good excuse to treat yourself or those around you, or if your significant other could use some help in the gifting department you can just send the link to this post right on over to him, easy peasy!</div>
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I just wanted to take a few minutes to round up some cute Valentine's Day <i>feeling </i>things that would be fun to receive or to gift, so please check them out and let me know what you love, love, love! 💖</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg1P">Fiestaware Medium Heart Bowl in Scarlet</a></b></div>
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I am a big lover of Fiestaware and I honestly have pretty much started to collect it ever since Christopher & I got married. If I had more room, I would totally request these cute bowls for my collection! I think they would be adorable serving in or just having a fun soup or stew for dinner.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg1a">Raffia Heart Earrings</a></b></div>
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These earrings are so precious & I think they would be fun for Valentine's Day but also for all Spring & Summer long...plus they are currently marked down to under $20!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg1b">Essie Polish in Mod Square</a></b></div>
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Nail polishes are such a fun and inexpensive way to treat your friends-this one is a bright, poppy pink that would be perfect for nails or toes going into the warmer months.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.lillypulitzer.com/elaine-velour-robe/000711.html?cgid=valentines-gifts&dwvar_000711_color=6531TG#start=1">Lilly Pulitzer Robe in Prosecco Pink Lilac You A Lot</a></b></div>
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I'm a <i>huge </i>fan of Lilly and especially their new Valentine's Day print!</div>
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This would be the perfect gift for someone who just wants to have a cozy and low-key Valentine's Day-or a new mom, that would be so sweet!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg1m">Glow Recipe Watermelon Pink Juice Moisturizer</a></b></div>
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This is such a trendy brand right now & I have heard such good things about this product.</div>
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If you are buying for someone who loves pampering themselves and good skincare, this would definitely be a winning product!</div>
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This is the cutest insulated champagne flute I have <i>ever </i>seen!</div>
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I love the glittery pink (but it comes in tons of colors!) and I haven't even told you the best part-it holds up to a half bottle of champagne, so you don't have to worry about your bubbly going flat and getting warm.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg2a">Mario Badescu Rose Lip Balm</a></b></div>
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I am honestly wearing this as I put this post together, that's how much I really love and use this product! It's only $8 from Ulta, so it's an awesome buy for those on a budget.</div>
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I love how thick and hydrating it is, perfect for February since we still have lots of cold weather left before Spring.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg2f">Mark & Graham Initialed Small Jewelry Travel Case</a></b></div>
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I love these zip around jewelry cases, so handy for trips or just storing your everyday jewelry in.</div>
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The initials on top are the icing on the cake, everyone will know who's is who's!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg1y">Reese Witherspoon's Whiskey in a Teacup</a></b></div>
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This has been on my Amazon wishlist for forever, maybe I should just spoil myself for Valentine's Day and pick it up for me?</div>
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In all seriousness though, I have heard nothing but good things from this book & I love Reese so much-I think this would be a great buy for any reader or any Southern gal!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg2k">Retro Heart Sunglasses</a></b></div>
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I think these are just precious & are under $8, making them the perfect ones to grab for yourself and all of your girlfriends to take cute pictures with on Galentine's Day!</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.markandgraham.com/products/wood-marble-circle-heart-cheeseboard/?pkey=cpersonalized-valentines-gifts&isx=0.0">Mark & Graham Wood & Marble Circle Heart Cheeseboard</a></b></div>
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I love a good personalized gift & I love a good cheeseboard, coincidence? I think not.</div>
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This is the cutest gift and would be perfect for newlyweds, too!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bdg2l">Mark & Graham Leather Heart Keychain</a></b></div>
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Talk about perfection!</div>
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I love the initials, the fringe, and the color of this heart keychain...but even better? I love the under $20 price tag!</div>
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This would look awesome on a bag, too.</div>
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All of these are wonderful gift ideas, but also I just wanted to remind you that it's important to show the ones you love that you love them all year long. It doesn't have to be with expensive (or even inexpensive) gifts, but maybe just time spent with them, a nice note, or a surprise chore or errand that you took care of!</div>
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Until next time. . .</div>
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xoxo, </div>
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It feels like it has been so long since I've shared an Empties post over here on the blog, but I'm so glad to finally give y'all my mini-reviews on these products & get them out of my sight!</div>
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If you've never read a post like this before, basically I collected all the products I've used up over the past few months (beauty products and also soaps/candles) and then before I toss them all I share whether they were good or bad, etc. so that if you were planning on picking them up you can make an informed decision about them!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVhj">Bath & Body Works Midnight Blue Citrus Foaming Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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This soap is so, so good y'all! It smells bright and citrus but also has notes of almost a bergamot scent too. It's almost a little masculine which I really like. Definitely one of my favorite soaps & I also really like the blue bottle-it's really pretty on a counter!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcULp">Bath & Body Works Strawberry Lemon Foaming Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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I have to admit, I only bought this soap from B&BW because it was on major sale & I needed some hand soaps for the end of Summer. It doesn't smell that great, too much strawberry for my tastes and I hated the label. It did the job of getting our hands clean though.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVfs">Bath & Body Works Lakeside Afternoon Foaming Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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This is one of my favorite Summer scents; it's a fresh and clean scent that reminds me of a warm towel down on the boat dock. I don't love the label on this one, but the scent made it worth the buy.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIP">Bath & Body Works Black Berries & Basil Foaming Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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I absolutely loved this scent of hand soap & more than that, I absolutely loved the label on this hand soap! I think the black pumps look a little nicer & the label itself was very clean and just fits in with my style. I will definitely repurchase this scent in the future.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVgp">Bath & Body Works Almond Blossom Foaming Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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I really enjoy almond scented things so this hand soap was no different. It's an excellent in-between season soap and the label is another really beautiful one that fits with the aesthetic of my home.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUuP">Fresh Sugar Lemon Lip Balm</a></b></div>
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I picked this up on a whim from Sephora & honestly I really, really enjoyed it.</div>
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It has the best scent/taste, just like lemon bars! I have to say, it's probably good for my lips during any time of year other than Winter. It just wasn't hydrating enough to keep them from getting chapped in this dry and cold weather we've been having.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVkz">Fresh Sugar Lip Caramel</a></b><br />
This was my first foray into Fresh lip products, from a Sephora Play! box. It smells/tastes so, so yummy. I loved it so much. It isn't quite as moisturizing as I need right now, but I definitely will repurchase when my lips aren't so desperate.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcViX">Aquaphor Immediate Relief Lip Repair</a></b><br />
I have had some severely chapped lips lately with the cooler, dry Winter weather and my EOS balms just weren't cutting it. I went through an entire container of this Aquaphor and it really worked miracles on my lips. Now I keep one of these by my chair in the living room, in my truck, etc. because I really need them on hand always.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUuM">Bath & Body Works candle in Marshmallow Fireside</a></b></div>
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This is just one of my all-time favorite B&BW candles, it's slightly sweet and a little smokey-just like toasting a marshmallow over a campfire! </div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUuL">The South Candle in Sweet Tea</a></b></div>
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I've had this candle for a long time & just needed to finish burning it.</div>
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It honestly burned really well, all the way to the bottom. However you can see that from the top of the candle it was really sooty and the scent wasn't that strong. They do come packaged really beautifully though!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVj3">Johnson's Bedtime Bath</a></b></div>
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I love the smell of this body wash for Charlie, but he couldn't use it for a long time because he was sensitive. When he was finally able to use it, I just wanted to drink it in! It has the most soothing lavender scent that I just love. I try to stick to more natural things for him, but he does have a couple more bottles from his baby shower I'll be using for sure.</div>
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Heck, I'd buy this to use for myself it smells so good!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVgC">Aveeno Baby Soothing Relief Creamy Wash</a></b></div>
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When Charlie was born he had very sensitive skin & we stuck to fragrance free products for all of his bathing needs. Aveeno Baby is really one of the only brands that makes most of their items fragrance free and I absolutely love that!</div>
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This wash has colloidal oatmeal in it, so it's soothing to the baby's skin in case they get irritated.</div>
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I'm a big fan of gifting Aveeno Baby products to new moms, too because they are perfect for newborn babies.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVi5">Eucerin Baby Wash & Shampoo</a></b></div>
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Charlie has to have a true baby shampoo because of his long and thick hair. I like that this one is soap & fragrance free, hypoallergenic, as well as tear-free.</div>
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He's currently using another brand, but I would definitely buy this one for him again. I've also purchased it for baby shower gifts because it's so gentle!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUKA">John Frieda Luxurious Volume Shampoo</a></b></div>
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I picked up this shampoo because I wanted something volumizing without leaving buildup on my hair. I wouldn't say it added much volume, but I also wouldn't say that it left buildup, so I guess that's good. It does smell good, so that's a plus.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIY">Bath & Body Works Sweet Magnolia & Clementine Shower Gel</a></b></div>
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I absolutely love B&BW shower gels. They smell amazing, they last forever, and you can typically find them on super sale during their semi-annual sales.</div>
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I've had this one for the longest time because you just have to use the smallest amount.</div>
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I love this scent & wish they would bring back this entire "southern" line. It was my favorite!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUJk">Dove Dry Spray Invisible Clear Finish</a></b></div>
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I really, really enjoyed this deodorant and the fact that it went on clear and didn't leave behind any residue. I changed a few years ago to only spray deodorants and don't want to ever go back because they are so much easier to apply!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVh4">Insta Natural Advanced Action Retinol Moisturizer</a></b></div>
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After I used up the Radha Retinol, I was looking forward to pulling this out of the cabinet and trying it out too. Unfortunately, you have to be careful with retinol products (& any skincare products, really) because they will turn bad and you have to watch the expiration date. This one unfortunately expired before I got a chance to use it.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVhC">Miracle by Radha Beauty Retinol Moisturizer</a></b></div>
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I really, really enjoyed this retinol moisturizer. I used it morning & night and really felt helped keep my skin bright & hydrated. I love using a retinol and will probably repurchase this one because it's an awesome price! Note, the packaging has changed since I bought this one-but I like the new packaging even more!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcU80">Bath & Body Works Midnight Blue Citrus Wallflower</a></b></div>
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I loved this scent as a soap & I loved it as a wallflower, too. It's just a warm, yet fresh scent that smells great any time of year.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVfX">Bath & Body Works Harvest Gathering Wallflower</a></b></div>
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This was the wallflower I used during the end of October in November. It's a warm, cinnamon-y apple scent that wasn't too overpowering. I enjoyed this one a lot!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUKt">Bath & Body Works Fresh Linen Wallflower</a></b></div>
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This is a good in-between seasons wallflower because it just smells clean, truly like fresh laundry.</div>
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I need to pick up more of this scent!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUHY">Hempz Exotic Green Tea & Asian Pear Moisturizer</a></b></div>
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I want to preface this review by telling you that this lotion smells amazing, so if that's what you're going after then this could be for you!</div>
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However, since purchasing a lot of moisturizers that I need to go through, I've learned what is the best for my skin & after I use these up I'm going to focus on better quality moisturizers instead of just ones that smell really nice.</div>
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In the Winter, my skin is just too dry to only count on this kind of lotion to work.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIb">Curel Itch Defense Lotion</a></b></div>
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This is probably a slightly better lotion than the Hempz because at least it doesn't contain any fragrance, however it still is mostly water and doesn't fully hydrate my skin.</div>
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I did enjoy having this on hand during the Summer for days after I had gotten bug bites because it was soothing for those, however.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIy">BVLGARI Omnia Eau De Toilette</a></b></div>
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I've got so, so many perfume samples that I'm trying to use the ones that are cluttering my drawer up before I purchase or use up another full size spray or perfume.</div>
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This particular one smells <i>so good.</i> </div>
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It's very warm & feminine at the same time and honestly is perfect for this time of year going into Spring.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVko">Atelier Cologne Clémentine California</a></b></div>
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This perfume/cologne/whatever it is smells <i>so heavenly.</i> This is my all-time favorite out of these four that I used up. It smells so citrus-y, but warm and cozy at the same time. I wish I could buy this right now!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIG">Twilly d'Hermes Eau De Parfum</a></b></div>
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Okay, so I was pretty excited to have a sample of Twilly after hearing one of my favorite YouTubers talk about loving it so much. However, I don't think for me that it lived up to the Hermes hype.</div>
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It's a warm, floral scent that I think for me smells good, but is a little more mature than I'm ready to lean at the moment. This would be a good pick for the 40 and up crowd, which makes sense because Hermes is a high-end brand that is mostly catered to the ladies who can afford that!</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUI9"> <b>Versace Bright Crystal Eau De Toilette</b></a></div>
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This wasn't my all-time favorite perfume I've used lately. It smells very floral & fruity, but in a way that just wasn't pleasing to my nose. In as much as Twilly was mature, this one felt very young to me. I'm definitely somewhere in the middle!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIt">Herbal Essences Argan Oil Shampoo</a></b></div>
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After we came back from vacation I had some travel sized products to use up and this was one of them that didn't have enough left for a full trip.</div>
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This shampoo smells amazing, I would buy it for that fact alone.</div>
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This is definitely a shampoo I would purchase after I run out of my current one!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUE7">Clinique Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser</a></b></div>
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I had this as a gift-with-purchase and stuck it in the shower to test it out. But y'all, I don't like this product at all. That's hard for me to say because I love Clinique products, but not this one.</div>
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I've heard that foaming cleansers aren't good for your skin because they dry them out and this one lived up to that. It also made my skin feel "squeaky" clean which I don't like.</div>
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This was a very strong & sweet scent from B&BW. It was a gift from someone, so I didn't pick it out-but it wasn't bad. I had a little bit of a cold a month ago and so I kept this on hand to use after blowing my nose or whatever, in hopes of keeping the other people in my house healthy-guess it worked because no on else got sick!</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUHt"> <b>Bath & Body Works Lemon Meringue Cheer PocketBac</b></a></div>
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When I say this is the best smelling hand sanitizer that I've ever used, I'm not kidding!</div>
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This was a gift from one of my students & I kept it in Charlie's bag. I was so sad to see it go because I haven't been able to find it in store lately. If you see this, grab it! </div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUJP"> <b>Exuviance Performance Peel AP25</b></a></div>
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I LOVE this product so much!</div>
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If you want to buy a product that will 100% make a difference in your skin, this is the one I recommend.</div>
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Every time I feel like I have dark spots, acne scarring, texture, etc. pop up this is the product I pull out of the closet and use.</div>
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It only takes a few times for me to see a major difference.</div>
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I will say, you need to be careful & test it out to see how your skin will react (as you should do with all new skincare), but since this is an acid peel this is very important.</div>
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It works so well for me though with 0 irritation.<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVjZ">Neutrogena Cleansing Wipes</a></b><br />
If you've been around here for very long, you know it's not an empties post if there isn't at least one of these packs in it. However, I'm really trying to do better about using up the cleansers that I have and until I use up my current micellar water I'm not going to purchase anymore of these. I do miss them from time to time though, when I just want something easy and fast to take my makeup off with!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUKO">Tony Moly I'm Real Tea Tree Mask Sheet</a></b></div>
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I am such a sucker for the sheet mask aisle at Ulta!</div>
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But I do really like the Tony Moly masks, they usually have a good amount of serum on them and they fit well. This one was supposed to be soothing so I wore it after having a bout with dry skin and I really felt like it did hydrate and soothe my skin. It was also really relaxing!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcULG">Lancome Genifique Hydrogel Melting Mask</a></b></div>
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This was the birthday gift from Ulta last year & y'all-I'm obsessed and wish it wasn't so darn expensive! I tend to save my nicest face masks for when I have an event or such and this was used the day of our family pictures that we put on our Christmas card.</div>
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I really think it plumped my skin & really hydrated it. I would highly recommend this if you want to treat yourself or someone you love!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUL9">Bath & Body Works Pink Hydrogel Lip Mask with Hyaluronic Acid</a></b></div>
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So I really wanted to love this lip mask because I love the under eye masks below.</div>
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However, I think I tried it at the wrong time (when my lips were really, really chapped) because it burned my lips. I would give it one more chance to see how my lips reacted when they were not chapped.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUHc">Bath & Body Works Pink Hydrogel Under Eye Mask with Elderflower Extract</a></b></div>
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Sometimes Bath & Body Works sends out the free product coupon and if I'm by the store when I have one, I typically try to go cash it in. These little masks are some of my favorites to pick up because I love a good under eye mask, I felt like this one was really soothing and just hydrated my under eye area a little bit. Did it do anything Earth shattering? No, but it did feel really relaxing and nice!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVjv">Tarte Foundcealer</a></b></div>
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I was so stoked to receive this in a Sephora Play! box, but honestly it fell a little flat for me.</div>
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I didn't see the hype and have other foundations that I like better, even some from the drugstore seem to work better or just as good as this one.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUGM">Maybelline Colossal Big Shot Mascara</a></b></div>
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I was sent this from Influenster to try & I'm glad they sent it to me because otherwise I probably wouldn't have picked it up. I loved the packaging-very different & eye catching.</div>
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The wand itself was pretty good as well as the formula of the mascara.</div>
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It was a good basic, everyday mascara although nothing I couldn't live without.</div>
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If you're just wanting something to darken lashes & separate them, this could be a good match for you.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUGy">Makeup Revolution Conceal & Define Concealer</a></b></div>
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This is one of my all-time favorite concealers and I've actually heard that it's a dupe for the Tarte ShapeTape that everyone raves about!</div>
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It only costs $7 at Ulta (& you can use coupons on it!) and it only takes a little bit so it lasts forever. Totally will repurchase!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcViJ">Wander Glowtion Lotion Illuminator</a></b><br />
This was a Sephora Play! box find that I was impressed with, for what it was.<br />
This is a lotion you can wear on your own or under makeup, it's supposed to give a nice subtle glow & highlight. It worked really beautifully, especially for days when I didn't want to wear any other makeup. There are a few other products I'm testing out now that I think I like more, but this one is really nice, too!<br />
<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcVjj">Benefit The Pore-Fessional Primer</a></b><br />
I found this in a Sephora Play! box, too and fell in love with it. I only use this primer on my t-zone (just the areas where I have very pronounced pores) and it does it's job there. I love how it just blurs my pores so that makeup doesn't sink in and I feel like I get less oily on days when I wear this primer, too. I purchased it in the full-size!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUHM">Belif The True Cream Moisturizing Bomb</a></b></div>
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This was a sample in one of my Sephora Play! boxes that I really truly enjoyed. It felt so nice and hydrating on my skin and smelled so clean and fresh. I would definitely purchase this full-size after I clear out my moisturizer stash.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUIl">Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Cream</a></b></div>
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I was really excited to try out a sample of this Drunk Elephant product in one of my Sephora Play! boxes, however I wasn't blown away. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I didn't love it enough to justify the price. I think the Belif cream is even better for a slightly better price.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUJA">Algenist Sleeping Collagen</a></b></div>
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This was another Sephora Play! find & I was so excited to test out another Algenist product because I love their <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcUJE">Liquid Collagen</a>, however this just didn't live up to the hype for me.</div>
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When I tried Liquid Collagen, it only took a small sample for me to see a huge difference. I used this whole little tub and really saw no difference at all.<br />
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<b><a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/L-Oreal-Paris-EverFresh-Micro-Exfoliating-Scrub-Sulfate-Free-8-5-fl-oz/161697996">L'Oreal Ever Fresh Micro-Exfoliating Scrub</a></b><br />
I picked this up at Ulta over a year ago now & finally used it up.<br />
I've had some issues with buildup from shampoos & hair products and wanted something to really detox and scrub my scalp when I was having that feeling.<br />
However, I don't think this product helped all that much. It smells amazing, but maybe my hair is just too thick or something, but it just doesn't scrub my scalp well enough for me to repurchase.<br />
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Whew, that was a marathon of reviews!<br />
I hope y'all enjoyed this and found something useful from it...if you've tried any of these products, let me know what your thoughts are below.<br />
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Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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Since becoming a mom, I have also become a huge Amazon advocate-it's the best for finding things you never even knew you needed!</div>
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I thought I would round up some of my latest Amazon purchases for Charlie that I've made over the last few months.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcHxt">Toddler Pillow</a> & <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcHxw">Navy Pillowcases</a></b></div>
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Some might think it's a bit too early for Charlie to have a pillow, but he's been sleeping with a blanket & a tiger stuffed animal for quite some time and he had gotten to the point where he was making a pillow with his tiger, so I felt bad and purchased him a little pillow for his crib.</div>
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He's been getting better about learning to use it and although this particular pillow came with two white cases, I also picked up two navy cases to have more to switch out & to match his bedding.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcJNx">Fisher Price Stacking Rings</a></b></div>
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I bought this for Charlie a few months ago at Target & recently found it even cheaper on Amazon-only $5! This has been & still is one of his favorite toys, he plays with it every single day without fail. It's great for hand-eye-coordination, plus you can use it to teach colors, etc.</div>
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If you spend any time outside at all with your little kiddos, you need to snag these mittens.</div>
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Mittens are so much easier to get on toddlers because you don't have to worry about individual fingers going into glove fingers. It's also great to have multiple pairs on hand in case you lose one or need to wash them.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcJNU">2 Pairs of Mitten Clips</a></b></div>
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I learned that I needed these clips the hard way, by losing Charlie's first pair of mittens.</div>
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When I went back, I ordered the three pack of mittens & this two pack of clips. They attach to the mitten on one end and I just clip the other end somewhere on his sleeve.</div>
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That way, even if he takes the mitten off it still stays attached to him and we can easily find it to put it back on.</div>
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These will save you so much money in lost mittens!</div>
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Right before I sat down to work on this post, Charlie and I were actually in the floor playing with these! There are SO many opportunities for learning with these cups plus they are super inexpensive at only $4-they were a no brainer for his stocking this year!</div>
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First of all, there's the obvious-he can learn to stack all of the cups together or on top of each other.</div>
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There are also numbers on the bottom of each cup, tiny shapes cut out of the bottom of each cup, and all the different colors. We've been working on orange & yellow today!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcJOs">Munchkin Weighted Straw Cup</a></b></div>
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These are the first sippy cup we ever used with Charlie because I didn't want to start the bad habits of the traditional sippy cups.</div>
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I will say, these do leak some but after a few months of having him I've learned lots of tricks to help with leaking!</div>
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They're inexpensive, easy to wash, and both I and Charlie love that he can get every last drop out of his cup with the weighted straw.</div>
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This was one of the Christmas gifts we got Charlie this year. I love buying him Melissa & Doug toys because they're wooden & really durable. This one has different shaped holes for the different blocks and you can also dump all the blocks out of the back after you've put them all in.</div>
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He plays with the blocks, truck, and the toy people in the front so overall it's a great toy that makes for many different avenues of play.</div>
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I wanted to include a couple of my Amazon book buys for Charlie on this list. He has tons of books from many different places, but Amazon is always a quick go-to to find any book you want.</div>
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This book is one of his favorite night-time books and we've probably read it over 1,000 times at this point, but it's just a really cute book!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcJPr">Growing Up Auburn</a></b></div>
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We are definitely Auburn fans (that is Chris' alma mater and we both love visiting there since we live so close by!) and so any time I get a chance, I grab a new Auburn book for Charlie.</div>
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This one is another Christmas gift & it is just the sweetest book. I think it would be the perfect gift for a baby shower of an Auburn loving couple as well.</div>
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It has a place in the back to write down Auburn memories so I need to write down Charlie's first trip to the Plains, his first Aubie Claus visit, his first Homecoming, his first Tiger Walk, etc. before I forget!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcJP4">Goodnight Tractor</a></b></div>
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Ah, this is the classic book that started the "Goodnight" book obsession.</div>
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We picked our first copy of this book up at the American Farm Bureau Federation Convention last year as a souvenir for Charlie from our trip.</div>
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We wrote a special message in that book & wanted it to be more of a keepsake, but when we saw how much he loved it and wanted it read to him every night we ended up picking up another copy.</div>
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It costs less than $7 so it was worth it to have a second one on hand for him to read every night!</div>
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These are the most recent toddler finds from Amazon that I have to share with y'all, although I'm sure there are tons more I could think of if I had the time. I might even come back & share another one of these posts if y'all enjoy this one!</div>
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If you have any Amazon suggestions or favorites from your toddler, please leave them in a comment below-I am always looking for new things on there.</div>
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I haven't shared a goals post in a lonnnnng time, y'all.</div>
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In fact, the last time I <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2018/09/september-goals.html">shared a goals post </a>was the September back in 2018 right before Charlie was born!</div>
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It's still hard to accomplish tasks that are too lofty, since I do have a 16-month old running around destroying something while I'm putting something else together, but I'm going to see if I can make a go with the last few weeks we have left in January!</div>
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<b>Finish Tax Prep</b></div>
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Chris & I are really trying to be ahead of the ballgame with our taxes this year & we've already made a big dent in tax prep, I just want to finish up my part so we can take them to our accountant hopefully in February.</div>
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<b>Organize <i>some </i>of the boxes in our garage</b></div>
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I'm not going to lie-one side of our garage is a complete mess of boxes.</div>
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And in the current state, I can't use anything in any of those boxes because they're so cluttered!</div>
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I want to get the things out of cardboard boxes and into storage tubs and move what can be moved into a closet inside the house and neatly store everything else in the garage.</div>
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<b>Research & make a list of what I'd like to plant for Spring</b></div>
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Chris & I have talked a bit about having a vegetable garden this Spring, something that we haven't done in about 5 years. The way his family used to do it, it's a big job, but I'm hoping since it'll be mostly me doing the work that Chris will make sure it's really downsized to my level.</div>
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I also want to think about the plants I'm going to do around our house this year, because I'd love to add some more edible plants & some flowering bushes to the yard.</div>
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I'm also dying to do a big patch of Zinnas because I think they're beautiful and I love them as cut flowers in the house as well.</div>
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Let me know below what one of your big goals for the month of January would be, I would love to know!</div>
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<br />Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-47791113806038230352020-01-14T07:00:00.000-06:002020-01-14T07:00:02.329-06:00Ten on Tuesday [No.64]<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Okay, the holiday season officially kicked my butt!</div>
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I haven't posted a <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/11/ten-on-tuesday-no63.html">Ten on Tuesday since November</a> and I've just been off of my game with both Instagram and the blog.</div>
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I did manage to share a <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2020/01/2019-in-review-most-popular-posts.html">Year in Review</a> last week and have been feeling the itch to write and share in this corner of the internet. I fight the comparison game so much, I want to share I just feel like nothing I have to say is as worthy as what others have to say-but I'm going to fight that feeling, y'all!</div>
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This holiday season was one of the sweetest, mostly because it was Charlie's first year to actually be able to participate in the festivities-and everything sure was festive!<br />
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From the moment we first put up the tree to Charlie toddling in on Christmas morning to check out his tractor and other gifts, this Christmas season is one that I will never forget.<br />
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Every year, Garden & Gun has their Annual Made in the South Awards and y'all know I'm all about locally made products and supporting small businesses.<br />
I think gifting items like these is such a win too because a lot of these smaller companies really put so much thought into the details of their items...and what a better gift for a Southerner than a Southern made product, right?<br />
I think my two personal favorites are the <a href="http://rhjensengamecalls.com/">beautifully hand crafted duck call </a>(do I hunt? nope, but I would display the heck out of that call!) and the s<a href="https://stonoknifeworks.com/outdoor-knives">tunning custom-made camp knives with map details inlaid in the handles</a>-they are completely beautiful!</div>
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One big change around these parts? Charlie's big boy haircut!<br />
He had gotten a little trim a while back, but this was his first salon visit where he was really trimmed up and it totally changed the way he looked-he looks so grown up and handsome now!</div>
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I'm a massive sweet potato fan, even more so when those sweet potatoes are in pie form.<br />
I ran across this <a href="https://gardenandgun.com/recipe/sweet-potato-pie/">sweet potato pie recipe</a> from James Beard Foundation medal and Birmingham pastry chef, Dolester Miles and I want to make it ASAP because it sounds so, so yummy and pretty simple too.</div>
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This has been the season for charcuterie at our home and I'm not mad about it <i>at all!</i><br />
We made Christmas cookies & candies one afternoon with my sisters and mom and then of course we had our families Christmas on a separate occasion and so they both called for the finest of spreads.<br />
Some of my personal favorites are homemade pickled okra, boursin herbed cheese, and not pictured-it was on a separate plate-room temp cream cheese with blueberry jalapeño jelly spread on top...the best!<br />
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I've been pouring over house plans and different articles on architecture and trends because I'm getting so excited about potentially starting our journey to building a house soon.<br />
<a href="https://www.southernliving.com/home/decor/home-decor-trends-2020">Southern Living is basically my home-bible and I had to check out what they think the top 8 home trends will be this year.</a><br />
Personally, out of these I'm all-in for leaving the all-white kitchens behind (I can't keep that clean!), I love the look of a wooden range hood, and I definitely want a formal dining area in our future home for entertaining!</div>
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We have been truly blessed with a rather mild Winter so far & I'm crossing my fingers that this holds true throughout the rest of January and into February & March, too!<br />
Charlie has loved spending time outside and checking the cows is at the top of his list.<br />
Also, I just realized he's wearing the same shirt in both of these pictures 😂 He has a closet full of clothes and ends up wearing the exact same thing whenever I take his picture🙈<br />
But to be fair, <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bcwrU">these simple tees</a> come in a lot of fun colors and prints and are very inexpensive!<br />
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We have a great little park close to the shopping center we go to pretty frequently and the weather was so nice that my sister & I took Charlie for the first time the other day. He had so much fun swinging and playing on the slides. I just adore watching this sweet boy have a good time!</div>
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I'm not <i>super </i>crazy about the Royals but I have been interested in hearing about Meghan and Harry leaving the fold. Something I didn't consider? Them potentially losing their titles! <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/entertainment/a30497606/meghan-markle-prince-harry-royal-titles/">This article shares more info.</a></div>
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Last Friday I got a wild hair and decided to do a date-night meal at home for Chris & I to enjoy after Charlie went to bed.</div>
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Most nights, we try to eat as a family but I wanted to really get to just sit back and enjoy this meal with Chris so we fed Charlie, bathed him, got him in the bed and finally got to chow down!</div>
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I made homemade cheese grits (so, so good y'all!), sautéed mushrooms, red peppers, and onions, diced and cooked Conecuh hickory sausage, and I homemade turnip greens. We topped the greens with some of my homemade pepper sauce and it was amazing!</div>
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I'm not going to lie, turnip greens at home have always intimidated me but these were so easy to prepare and I ended up only having to cook them for around an hour for them to be delicious-but I bet they'd be even better if they had simmered all day.</div>
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I will definitely be doing this again soon!</div>
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I don't always share who I'm following, but I probably should because if you like me-you might like them too!</div>
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In 2019, I started an <a href="https://www.instagram.com/rockinufarm/">Instagram account for our farm @RockinUFarm</a> and have had so much fun having a dedicated spot to share our farm photos (because there are SO many taken on a daily basis!) and I've also really enjoyed finding new farm wives and moms (and FarmHers!) to follow along with.</div>
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One of my favorites, who's account is pictured above is <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thebarnofblooms/">Taylor from @BarnOfBlooms</a>. She's actually pretty local to me, which I didn't know 🙈 but she's got beautifully curated, but real photos. She has a real farm story and I absolutely have loved watching her journey.</div>
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I am so grateful to be able to start another year of blogging and sharing with you all, friends!</div>
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Until next time. . .</div>
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Happy 2020, y'all!</div>
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I honestly still haven't gotten used to saying or writing 2020 & it doesn't feel like 2019 was last year yet 😂</div>
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I'm a little behind on posting here; I lacked a Christmas home tour (which I'm honestly sad about, but this was a crazy season in our lives) and barely made it through with my gift guides by the skin of my teeth.</div>
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I didn't want to let the new year slip by me without a recap of 2019 and also sharing the years most popular posts with you all...so let's jump in!</div>
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Christopher & I kicked off 2019 with a bang by heading to New Orleans to attend the American Farm Bureau Federation's conference where we were competing in the Achievement Award. We placed in the Top Ten nationally and were so excited to represent the state of Alabama so well! </div>
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We also had so much fun taking Charlie to the aquarium in Atlanta for the first time with some of our sweet friends. He was such a little guy then & had so much fun taking in the whole experience.</div>
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In February, Charlie and I spent a lot of time at the farm watching Chris and his Papa work.<br />
He has always loved the farm!<br />
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We also got to attend the Alabama Cattleman's Convention Tradeshow and we had so much fun talking to friends, checking out all the new technology, and even adding some toys to our Christmas list.</div>
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At the end of February, Charlie took his first trip to Mount Cheaha (the highest point in the state of Alabama). I love sharing my love of the outdoors and adventure with my boys!</div>
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The first weekend of March brought Charlie's first trip to the Alabama Young Farmer's Conference.</div>
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Chris & I have been going to this conference since before we were married, so it was so fun to bring Charlie to his first conference. It'll be so fun to watch him grow up with the Federation!</div>
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In March, this blue eyed guy was trying to crawl around and showing off his ability to sit up all by himself.</div>
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In April, we took Charlie out to one of our favorite local restaurants and he sat in a high chair by himself for the first time! This was the restaurant that we took him out to for the first time period, so to have another milestone there was sort of fun!</div>
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April also brought Charlie's first Easter and he was just so sweet, although I have to admit that I cannot wait for his second everything now because his second Christmas was so fun!<br />
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April also kicked off our season in the hayfields and Charlie's first experience with cutting, baling, and wrapping hay. He was so intent and just took it all in-this year he'll be knee deep in it!</div>
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We kicked off May with a trip to the state capital to receive resolutions from the House and Senate honoring our time and efforts spent as Outstanding Young Farm Family. We also had an audience with the Governor and many other notable figures while in Montgomery. We left there feeling even more grateful, proud, and overall just fired up to continue advocating for agriculture!</div>
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My first Mother's Day was so, so sweet and it included a Mother's Day lunch with both of our mom's and Chris' grandmother. I love spending holidays with both of our families!</div>
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Charlie also got to take his first trip to the lake & "drive" the boat for the first time in May!</div>
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We love spending time on the water during the summertime so this was just another sweet experience I was so grateful to share with Charlie!</div>
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We don't have a pool at our house, but thankfully my parents have one and Forrest & I took Charlie for his first swim at the end of May. He's such a water baby!</div>
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He enjoyed the big pool so much, we grabbed a plastic pool for our patio and Charlie loved playing in it all Summer long!</div>
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The Fourth of July was spent dockside at the lake hanging out with our friends, watching fireworks, and snuggling up to his mom.</div>
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Charlie and Forrest also had a mini photo shoot at Auburn on one of our trips there for Forrest.</div>
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They are such sweet brothers and I will forever treasure these moments and pictures.</div>
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On a whim one Sunday afternoon, Chris and I drove up to Mount Cheaha again walked out onto Bald Rock (you should definitely google it if you want to see some pretty views!)</div>
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I snapped this shot of Charlie & Forrest and it actually became a magazine cover this past month!</div>
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July is also the month that we celebrate Forrest's birthday (his Gotcha-Day from the shelter) and it wouldn't have been complete without a birthday hat pic!<br />
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On July 29, Miss Minnie Pearl the calf came into our lives-the cutest thing ever!<br />
Her Mom was an older cow in our herd and she was unable to care for Minnie, so I became her adopted mom and raised her for several months until she was able to join the other calves out in the pasture. I still make a point to see Minnie each time I'm out in the pasture and to give her some scratches!<br />
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August brought a trip to Chattanooga for the Alabama Farmer's Federation's Commodity Conference.<br />
We once again were so excited to bring Charlie and he loved the experience, especially the farm tour we went on (evidence below-"driving" the truck at the winery we toured!)<br />
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We also checked out the aquarium in Chattanooga and Charlie had so much fun!<br />
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We had our second annual County Cattleman's Rodeo and it was Charlie's first rodeo ever!<br />
We had a lot of fun attending both nights and it's one of my most favorite small town traditions.<br />
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We finished August out with a baby shower for my oldest sister Trystan and her newest blessing, Miss Cleo! It was such a fun shower to throw (which I need to share on the blog 😂 Maybe one day!)<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ6YqgtXiA9c9eNkcr0qH6E4idrtJN1y_AVwlKtxnuCW0hznNSr_Hxu1htWbEbkYqF_B9RyXVAAAt5fhLUeU0T4OrxSxVhgyPJr_xu4hZl8jBIFO6mo0tTH6Nqjbj7xRHWYHa61BtFig/s1600/33367E28-344D-428D-BDA2-939D9F83D23E.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDZ6YqgtXiA9c9eNkcr0qH6E4idrtJN1y_AVwlKtxnuCW0hznNSr_Hxu1htWbEbkYqF_B9RyXVAAAt5fhLUeU0T4OrxSxVhgyPJr_xu4hZl8jBIFO6mo0tTH6Nqjbj7xRHWYHa61BtFig/s640/33367E28-344D-428D-BDA2-939D9F83D23E.JPG" width="512" /></a></div>
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We kicked off September with some fun on the farm, hanging out with Daddy while he was cleaning up fence lines and creek banks at the farm with the excavator.</div>
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More fun was had in September with the baby pool-it got a little bit smaller when Charlie had to share with Forrest!<br />
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One of the most fun things we did <strike>this month</strike> this year was taking Charlie to Auburn's homecoming!<br />
We went to the Ag-Roundup tailgate and then brought him down to Tiger Walk and the pep rally and y'all-I had literal tears seeing him experience Auburn and game-day for the first time, it was just so sweet seeing how much he enjoyed it.<br />
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On September 13th, 2019 Charles Levi turned ONE!</div>
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We had a fiesta and it was so fun!</div>
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In October, we snuck away for a little getaway to Grayton Beach with some of our sweet friends. I hope this is something we can do each year because it was just the best!</div>
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Of course, we couldn't let October sneak by without having some Halloween fun!<br />
Charlie dressed up as a cow and visited some family and went to a local trunk-or-treat on Halloween night.<br />
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In November we went to see Aubie Claus and you can see how that went...😂</div>
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We were much happier when we put up our tree and sat by it with our own personal Aubie!<br />
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At the end of November, we went to some friends house to watch our Tigers win the Iron Bowl and my boy looked so grown up in his jersey, jeans, and boots!<br />
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December kicked off breeding season with our cattle herd and Charlie was doing his part, checking out the girls and making sure they were all doing okay!<br />
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Chris and I also had the opportunity to steal away down to Montgomery for a few hours to attend the Young Farmer's meetings at the Alabama Farmer's Federation's Annual Meeting.<br />
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We also snuck in some time to take some quick family pictures for our Christmas cards; they turned out so beautifully!</div>
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December also brought a chance to take Charlie to see Christmas lights for the first time!<br />
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We tried out the whole Santa thing and he loved seeing Santa's train set.<br />
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Christmas mornings brought all the most fun things; tractors, new chairs, trucks, and the sweetest Christmas pjs!<br />
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Doesn't everyone celebrate the day after Christmas by hanging out in cotton seed?!<br />
Also the looks on these cows faces is too funny!<br />
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It was a wonderful, wonderful year & we were so blessed to spend it loving each other and loving Charlie. I can't wait to see what happens in 2020, but I have a feeling it's only going to get sweeter!<br />
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Now let's dig into the most popular posts of 2019. . .<br />
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/07/ten-on-tuesday-no58.html">Ten on Tuesday [No.58]</a><br />
I always think it's so funny and interesting when y'all really, really enjoy a Ten on Tuesday post as the most popular but this one was much needed. I shared a lot about our trip to the capital, a lot of my summer porch garden, and more.</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/03/top-ten-recent-amazon-purchases.html">Top Ten Recent Amazon Purchases</a><br />
This was one of my favorite posts of the year as well, because 2019 is the year where I more fully embraced using Amazon.<br />
I still love all of these things, but especially the wireless charger and my mop because they are used daily!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/04/what-i-packed-in-my-hospital-bag-what-i.html">What I Packed in my Hospital Bag</a><br />
If you're expecting-read this and if you know someone who is-share it with them!<br />
I wrote all about the things that were in my bag and then all the things I wish I had ditched or brought with me.</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/01/what-charlie-received-for-christmas.html">What Charlie Received for Christmas</a><br />
This was such a great roundup of gift ideas for anyone that has a baby at Christmastime because he didn't really "want" anything because he was too little-so instead we focused on things that would serve him well for the next few months. We still use the booster seat & he adored that play piece until he absolutely outgrew it!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/10/grayton-beach-getaway.html">Grayton Beach Getaway</a><br />
Y'all loved our beach trip almost as much as we did!<br />
This post was a labor of love because I was trying to remember to take the pics but also trying to be present, I just knew I wanted to share this piece of paradise with you all and also Charlie's first beach trip!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/10/charlies-first-fiesta.html">Charlie's First Fiesta</a><br />
I no joke spent months planning this party and so I was so thankful that y'all enjoyed this post!<br />
So many of the things I used were from Amazon, so be sure to check that out if you're in need of fiesta items.</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/04/charlies-first-easter-basket.html">Charlie's First Easter Basket</a><br />
I had so much fun putting together Charlie's first Easter basket and I hope someone out there found this post helpful. I'll most definitely be doing another one of these this year for an older little boy!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/07/73-questions-with-jordyn.html">73 Questions with Jordyn</a><br />
I just think it's SO sweet how many people interacted with me on this post and shared their answers to some of my questions, too! If you're new around here and would like to get to know me a little bit better, this post is a good one to start with!<br />
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/08/whats-up-wednesday-8282019.html">What's Up Wednesday [8.28.19]</a><br />
This was a fun "catch-up" post where I shared some recipes I had been cooking, my summer uniform, and my favorite book!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/03/charlie-six-months.html">Charlie: Six Months</a></div>
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And last but not least, one of Charlie's monthly posts made the cut & I adored this one because I feel like six months is when his little personality started coming out big time!<br />
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Y'all 2019 was a huge year around here-such a time of growth for our family!<br />
2020 is going to be jam-packed with fun, learning, and excitement and I can't wait to experience it all and then share it with y'all!<br />
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Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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Ahhh, we're so close to Christmas-can you believe it?!</div>
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I still have a few gifts to pick up & I thought maybe some of you were still shopping too, so I decide to share the last of my gift guides today. Luckily for me, several of these gifts are quick shipping or can be picked up in store for those of you willing to brave the crowds.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOIi">Kendra Scott Danielle Open Frame Earrings</a></b></div>
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I'm a big fan of Kendra Scott earrings & these are a beautiful, simple pair that could fit many different women's styles.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOIm">Anthropologie Capri Blue Candle</a></b></div>
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I'm a huge fan of gifting and receiving candles and this one would just tickle me pink to find under the tree Christmas morning. I think the jar is beautiful & can be repurposed for pretty storage later.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOJF">Rifle Paper Co. Journal</a></b></div>
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Before becoming a mom, I was really dedicated to journaling and did it daily for many, many years.</div>
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I would love to get back into it and this beautiful journal would be perfect for storing by my bed.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOIB">Slip Silk Sleep Mask</a></b></div>
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I use a sleep mask every single night & really need to upgrade mine.</div>
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I've heard so many excellent things about using a silk sleep mask; namely how it helps prevent wrinkles which I am all for!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOJP">Essie Nail Polish</a></b></div>
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One of my favorite stocking stuffers to receive is nail polish!</div>
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Essie is one of my favorite brands and this pretty ruby shade is a stunning option.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOIU">Geometric Quarter-Zip</a></b></div>
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This is actually a men's quarter zip but I bought it because I love, love, love the print and it fits great!</div>
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It's also super affordable ($20!), washes well, and is really warm too!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOJ7">Retractable Lint Roller</a></b></div>
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Another excellent stocking stuffer that is both pretty & useful is this lint roller.</div>
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I always need one when we travel, but never want to carry my big one from home so this would be great to just stow in your bag for trips or to keep in the console of your car.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOKZ">Makeup Brush Cleaning Mat</a></b></div>
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I know none of us clean our brushes nearly enough (myself included!) but this silicone mat that just sticks inside of your sink with suction cups really makes the process so much easier.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOLa">Barefoot Dreams Socks</a></b></div>
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I am a huge Barefoot Dreams fan; I have<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOKw"> the robe</a>, three <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOLi">cardigans</a>, and of course <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOLa">these socks.</a></div>
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The socks are very affordable & so unbelievably cozy. They would make the most bougie stocking stuffer!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOLp">Tortoise Acrylic Statement Earrings</a></b></div>
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These statement earrings are very affordable and perfect for wearing all year long with their neutral tortoise coloring.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOKH">Ugg Slippers</a></b></div>
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The ultimate self-care for me is being able to slip into comfy clothes and just chill out and slippers are a must for whenever I'm at home!</div>
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These Uggs are great because you can also step outside in them to check the mail or take your pup out.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOLS">Sephora Favorites Perfume Sampler</a></b></div>
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I've always thought the Sephora perfume samplers are the perfect gift.</div>
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You get the entire set shown of sample sizes of their most popular perfumes, then after testing them all out you can take an included coupon back to Sephora and pick out a full size of whatever perfume you like best!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOL4">Lancome Hydrogel Sheet Mask</a></b></div>
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This was the birthday gift from Ulta last year & I recently used mine before we had family pictures done. I have to be honest, most of the time I don't see much difference after masks but this one really made my skin feel so hydrated and nourished. I would love one of these stuffed in my stocking!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOMK">Awake Beauty Dream Mist Pillow Spray</a></b></div>
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I'm not a huge essential oil girl, but I do love the scent of lavender and how it does feel very calming and soothing. This pillow spray is a mix of lavender and some other oils that is supposed to help you sleep deeper and longer.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbOOk">Striped Insulated Tote Bag</a></b></div>
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I have a few insulated totes around and love them all.</div>
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They're great for taking snacks in the car, packing goodies in to take to potlucks, bringing cold things home from the grocery store, and more.</div>
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This one can also be personalized with a monogram, which always makes for a special gift.</div>
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As each of you wrap up your holiday season (pun intended!) I hope you all know how special you are to me and how much I appreciate you taking time out of your day to spend reading my words. Every time you click on a link or buy a product through a link I use helps me and my family so, so much.</div>
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!</div>
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Until next time. . .</div>
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xoxo, </div>
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Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-5201841448957269052019-12-15T08:30:00.000-06:002019-12-15T22:01:08.814-06:00Toddler Gift Guide + Stocking Stuffers<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Can y'all believe it's less than ten days until Christmas?!</div>
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I don't know if it's just the speed of life or just the business of the season, but I just have felt like this time of year has swept by me and I'm not ready!</div>
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Today I'm sharing a ton of my favorite toddler gifts (& some stocking stuffers). These are really geared toward a younger toddler, since Charlie is 15 months old. He has a lot of these items and a few are from his wishlist.</div>
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These <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN0X">Stacking Rings</a> </b>are a <i>super </i>affordable gift and have provided tons of entertainment for Charlie.</div>
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We don't personally have a <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbNZU">Cozy Coupe</a> </b>at our house, but my parents keep one at theirs for Charlie to play with & Chris' parents have one too and I would say that it's probably in his top three favorite toys ever. My parent's honestly have to hide it at their house if I can only stop by for a few minutes because Charlie won't want to leave it!</div>
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Something that I never knew I needed, but I'm so grateful that it exists are <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN1f">Mitten Clips</a></b>. After losing a pair of mittens because Charlie slipped them off without me noticing, I searched the internet and found a set of four clips. You just clip one end to the mitten and one end to their sleeve-they work great and are perfect for a stocking.</div>
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Charlie's birthday was just a few months ago and his favorite gift from the entire celebration was his <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN1O">Mickey Mouse Ride-On Airplane</a>. </b>It has tons of great sounds and he loves both pushing it around and riding on it. It was so popular, we even took it to <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2019/10/grayton-beach-getaway.html">Grayton Beach</a> with us!</div>
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Books are my all-time favorite gift to give and receive and in my recent Amazon searches for children's books, I discovered<b> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN10">Indestructibles books</a></b> and added three to Charlie's Amazon wishlist because they are so cool. They are rip proof, waterproof, lightweight, and washable so they're perfect for little ones. They are also super affordable and would make a sweet stocking stuffer.</div>
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Charlie wears one of his<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN3E"> Carhartt Knit Hats</a> </b>every single day. They are easy to toss in his bag, they keep his head warm, and wash very easily.</div>
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My favorite gifts are the ones that grow with kiddos, like the <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN2g">Smart Stages Puppy</a> </b>that Charlie got at one of my baby showers. He loved it as just a sweet stuffed animal when he was little and it has different stages of songs and things to teach him as he grows. It's very entertaining for him! It also comes in a girl version.</div>
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We originally bought <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN2k">Goodnight Tractor</a> </b>at the American Farm Bureau Convention for Charlie to have as a keepsake from our trip, but he loved the book so dang much that we ended up buying a second copy to preserve the special one! Since then, we've also added <b style="font-style: italic;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN35">Goodnight Digger</a> </b>to the nightly rotation.</div>
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They also have <i><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN38">Goodnight Princess</a></b></i> available!</div>
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Another birthday gift that was a big hit was Charlie's small <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN4c">Rocking Horse</a>. </b>It's just his size and he loves rocking in front of the window or television.</div>
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Charlie's "big" gift from us this year is his <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN2s">Anywhere Chair</a> </b>with his name embroidered on it.</div>
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I snagged it for a great deal on Black Friday, but they still have it marked down right now. It's so lightweight and the cover comes right off, so you can wash it.</div>
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This is my selfish wishlist item for Charlie, but ever since discovering the <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN2y">Jeep Stroller Wagon</a> </b>I've been dying to get it for us! It's got so many great points like the canopy or the fact that it can handle both like a stroller or a wagon. It also has a car seat base or two five-point-harnesses for older kids. I think it would be awesome for neighborhood walks or trips to the zoo. So many possibilities!</div>
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Last but not least, to go with your mitten clips you need your <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbN4u">Mittens</a></b>! These are the best mittens I've found for little ones that stay on (especially with the help of those clips). They are also an awesome value for the three pairs.</div>
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Well, I hope that was somewhat helpful! A lot of those products come from Amazon or other places that do quick shipping so you can still get your items under your tree in time...and if not, they won't know the difference anyway 😉</div>
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Happy Holidays, y'all!</div>
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I had lofty goals of getting all of my gift guides out before the month of December started...but we all know how that goes, right?</div>
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Life caught up with me and we have been SO busy, but I've got the rest of them ready and will be rolling them out in the next few days so hopefully they will help you finish your holiday shopping in no time because we are SO close to Santa's arrival if you can believe it!</div>
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This gift guide is all about the men in your life; your dad, grandfather, father-in-law, husband, brother, or even son. I love so many of these ideas and have gifted some of them in the past (and maybe this year too ;)</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbESC">Burt's Bees Hand Salve</a></b></div>
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This was in Chris' stocking a few years ago and it honestly lasts forever.</div>
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It's great for guys that are outside a lot working, doing winter sports, hunting, etc. and get cracked hands or rough spots on their elbows/etc. because it clears all of that up with just a few uses.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbESJ">College Football Stadium Blueprint</a></b></div>
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For the sports fan in your life, choose a beautiful stadium blueprint!</div>
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They come in so many teams and really look very classic when hanging. They even come in <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUg">basketball arenas</a> if that's more his speed.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUk">LL Bean Quarter-Zip</a></b></div>
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I'm a big fan of gifting a nice sweatshirt because I think men are pretty easy to size up when it comes to picking out clothes.</div>
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This one from LL Bean is affordable, high quality, and looks really great for so many styles of guys and can be casual or dressed up.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUv">Yeti Rambler</a></b></div>
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I am a huge proponent of Yeti Ramblers.</div>
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They keep your drinks cold, they don't sweat, and they look nice.</div>
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In fact, I'm drinking out of one as I type this post!</div>
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You can select them in plain, different colors, or etched with your favorite team.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUC">Sephora Favorites Cologne Sampler</a></b></div>
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I think these Sephora sets are great because they include tons of different colognes samples that he can obviously use, but once he picks a favorite he (or let's be honest, he can send you) back to Sephora with a gift card for the scent that he likes the best and then he'll get a full size of whichever he picks. Plus, it comes with a really nice dopp kit.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUK">Carhartt Knit Hat</a></b></div>
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I'm a little bit obsessed with my discovery of knit hats at the moment and I personally enjoy wearing them myself, but this is an awesome and VERY affordable gift or stocking stuffer for the guy in your life if he ever goes outside at all.</div>
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These hats are so, so warm and easily fit in your pocket too.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUQ">Magnetic Wristband</a></b></div>
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Another great stocking stuffer idea for the guy that does any sort of work or hobby that involves nails, screws, etc.</div>
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This wristband simply velcros around your wrist and has a magnet inside it that holds onto all of your metal items and keeps them safely in reach!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbETo">Wireless Charger Pad</a></b></div>
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I bought a really <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEUY">simple and inexpensive wireless charging pad</a> for $15 that would be an awesome stocking stuffer. But the one shown is obviously more expensive, but it is leather and can charge two devices at one time.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEU5">Colorado Smoke Grilling Spice and Rub</a></b></div>
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I know that personally my husband is a big fan of cooking on our various grills, so this would be another affordable stocking stuffer option for guys like him!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbETy">Patterned Socks</a></b></div>
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A useful and colorful option for the stocking.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEVc">What Do You Meme? Card Game</a></b></div>
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This is a super fun stocking stuffer or gift option that leads to even more fun down the road!</div>
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Invite your friends or family over on Christmas Day-Night for a fun game night and break out your new cards.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEVi">LL Bean Wicked Good Slipper Moccasins</a></b></div>
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LL Bean's slippers are very much hyped up, but the shearling liner (hello warm!) and the bottom which is designed for outside use make them a clear winner above the rest.</div>
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Plus, they are great for all range brackets from your son who is off to college or your father-in-law who wants to kick back by the fireplace.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEVp">Ladder Ball Yard Game</a></b></div>
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This is such a fun game for all ages-we actually had this game at our wedding for our guests to play!</div>
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It's super affordable and includes a storage bag for easy transportation.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bbEVD"><i>A Cross to Kill </i>Action Novel</a></b></div>
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Depending on the man in your life's tastes, a book could be right up his alley and I think this would be an excellent one!</div>
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This novel is based off of an ex CIA assassin who has turned over a new leaf and become a small-town pastor who just wants to leave his life behind.</div>
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The book is a clean, Christian novel as well which I know lots of men will appreciate.</div>
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I enjoyed the suspense built by this novel, and although I thought the fight scenes had a tendency to become a bit tedious, I bet they would win over the men in your life because of their attention to detail!</div>
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I hope this little guide was helpful to y'all-if you need any more ideas please just shoot me a email or leave a comment. I definitely had more ideas than would fit into my graphic!</div>
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With the Thanksgiving holiday coming up and then all of the Christmas get-togethers following shortly afterwards, it's the season in which we need to stock up on gifts for those who are hosting us for lunches, dinners, white elephant gift swaps, etc.</div>
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I tried to keep these items under $25 and a majority are closer to the $10-15 range because I know if you have multiple parties to go to, it gets difficult to spend a lot on a hostess gift.</div>
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I think a tea towel is always the right gift for a hostess of any kind, they're simple and easy to tailor to a person's taste. This particular one is from Amazon & they have an awesome selection at great prices.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakn7">Initial Coasters</a></b></div>
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A set of these would be a stunning Christmas gift or hostess gift, choose from their last or first initial.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakpc">Mix & Match Mama Eats Cookbook</a></b></div>
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This one is under $10 right now & would be an awesome gift for those that love to cook. Bookmark your favorite recipes for a special touch.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakpw">Set of three Journals</a></b></div>
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These journals are such a great small gift, you could split them into three separate ones or give all three together.</div>
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This is on my personal wishlist & I think it would make an awesome hostess gift, especially if you paired it with a local bottle of wine.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakpD">Nest Hand Soap</a></b></div>
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With the holidays come lots of guests & with lots of guests come lots of (hopefully) hand washing.</div>
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Give your host or hostess the gift of a luxe hand soap that will dress up their washroom and make the experience a little nicer for everyone.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakoy">Embroidered Ornament</a></b></div>
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A beautiful ornament makes for an excellent hostess gift, you can tailor it to their decor, get a personalized one, or just stick with something classic, elegant, and beautiful.</div>
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A big plus? Ornaments can be very affordable!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakpO">Set of 4 Spreaders</a></b></div>
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One of my favorite parts of entertaining is using all of my serving pieces that I don't pull out on the daily. These spreaders and this <b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bakos">Slate Serving Board</a> </b>are perfect for the host and hostess that love to entertain. They're affordable, but still stunning. You can also write on the serving board with chalk, so you can label everything you're serving!</div>
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The classic hostess gift, a beautiful high-end candle!</div>
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I think a Bath & Body Works or Target candle could be just as good, but the Capri Blue or a <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/baoo3">Nest</a> candle would be a thoughtful gift for sure.</div>
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I hope that you will take the time to give back to those who host you in their homes this holiday season.</div>
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Happy belated Halloween, y'all!</div>
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Charlie went as a little cow & man, was he super cute.</div>
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Our power actually went out as we were getting ready to go trick-or-treating, so we selfied with our pumpkin in the dark 😂</div>
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But luckily, by the time we wrapped up our visiting with everyone, our power was back on!</div>
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Charlie, Forrest, my mom, my dad, and my middle sister all walked downtown (Chris & I live about a five minute walk from the center of our town) for our annual Heritage Day that our town puts on each year. It's always so fun to catch up with people, see all the fun things being sold, and just get some nice fresh air and sunshine. Plus, everyone loves how stinkin' cute Charlie & Forrest are!</div>
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P.S. My sweatshirt is from Mallory Ervin's summer line & y'all-it's the best. It's the perfect "Southern-weight" sweatshirt and as an Auburn girl, I love the tiger on the front!</div>
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We have been soaking up all of the nice Fall weather by playing outside & I will be so sad when we have to be all bundled up just to enjoy a little outside time.</div>
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Charlie loves playing with rocks and whatever else he finds outside & sometimes we even have snack time outside-his current favorite on-the-go snack right now is the "Inner Peas" from Trader Joes-I have to admit, they're pretty tasty!</div>
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I'm also <i>loving </i>all the Fall color in our neighborhood & had to convince Charlie to pose for a quick picture Sunday afternoon with some of our neighbors beautiful trees in the background.</div>
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<i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/badeG">Charlie's Carhartt Hat</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/badeL">Charlie's Thermal Shirt</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/badfI">Charlie's Camo Pants</a></i></div>
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So the other day my sister, Charlie, and I were browsing around Target and I discovered this <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/badeR">wagon/stroller combo</a> and now I think I need it 🙈<br />
The price tag is a little rich for my blood, but I've bookmarked it so maybe it will go on sale & I can snag it!</div>
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<a href="https://www.southernliving.com/news/biltmore-estate-christmas-2019">The Biltmore Estate has decorated for Christmas</a> & it's giving me all the cozy vibes!<br />
I've been to Biltmore once when I was much younger, so I would love to go again any time of year-but definitely Christmas!</div>
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If you're looking for the greatest Thanksgiving outfit of all time for all of your family/eating shenanigans then look no further than Scarlet & Gold.<br />
<a href="https://scarletandgoldshop.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/the-casserole-tee?rfsn=3213109.a520b6&variant=29561604440179">The Casserole tee</a> is my favorite because it's hilarious, but if you're looking for something a little more serious & absolutely beautiful then the <a href="https://scarletandgoldshop.com/collections/thanksgiving/products/the-sunflower-grateful-v-neck-tee?rfsn=3213109.a520b6&variant=29581219856499">Grateful tee</a> is right up your alley.<br />
I would pair either tee with <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bade3">a cozy cardigan</a> to dress it up a little bit & to hide that turkey food baby!</div>
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This coming May, Christopher & I will celebrate five years of marriage and we've both been discussing heading back to Savannah (where we originally honeymoon'd) and spending some time back in that sweet city that means so much to us.<br />
<a href="https://gardenandgun.com/articles/whats-new-savannah/">Garden & Gun covered some new places that have popped up in Savannah</a> and I'm eager to check them out!</div>
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Chris' brother got married this past Saturday & the reception was held at the Lodge of a family friend, the view from the back porch is stunning year 'round, but especially this weekend when Alabama was at peak color.</div>
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The above photo hasn't been retouched in any way and it was just perfect!</div>
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I recently had the opportunity to try out a subscription box called <a href="https://www.sipsby.com/her">Sips By</a> which lets you take a survey and then sends you four different styles of teas based on your tastes.</div>
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I got my first box this month & y'all-it is so good!</div>
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I think this would be an awesome hostess gift for the holidays or just an excellent gift for a tea lover in your life. <a href="https://www.sipsby.com/her">You can snag 50% of your first order with the code </a><b><a href="https://www.sipsby.com/her">SIPS50</a></b></div>
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We had Aubie-Claus (aka Auburn's mascot, Aubie, dressed up as Santa) pictures Saturday morning in Auburn before the wedding, so we made a flying trip down there & back to make sure we could be at both.</div>
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Charlie wore the sweetest long-all and y'all, the back just kills me with how sweet it is.</div>
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Isn't that tiger tail just the cutest?!</div>
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Chris' brother's wife has the sweetest little boy & Charlie loved taking a picture with him at the reception!</div>
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xoxo, </div>
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A few weeks ago, Christopher & I got a wild hair and decided to book a last minute beach vacation.</div>
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By last minute, I mean we decided to book it on Tuesday & left on Thursday!</div>
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It was a whirlwind getting everything ready and the house cleaned up so we could be gone, but it was <i>so </i>worth it.</div>
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I wanted to walk y'all through where we stayed, what we did, and all the good things because this was the best vacation!</div>
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We ended up using VRBO to book the beach house pictured above, <a href="https://www.vrbo.com/1416860?utm_source=direct&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=earned:vrbo:sharecopylink:USA&utm_content=1416860">Dune Watch</a>, in Grayton Beach, Florida.</div>
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We have always vacationed in Panama City, but have fallen in love with the 30A area over the years and decided that Charlie's first trip was the time to make the switch to a little quieter area that is more family oriented.</div>
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Our master bedroom was so tranquil and beautiful, plus the bed was really comfortable!</div>
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This was the second of three bedrooms. We actually ended up inviting our friends and their little boy and they surprised us by agreeing to come last minute-so this was their room during our stay.</div>
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This was the third bedroom which had a twin & full size bed in it (which would be great for the boys to share in several, several years 😂). For now, we sat Charlie's pack-n-play & his slumberpod up in there and let him sleep in that room.</div>
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This was the outdoor dining area, a screened in portion of the large porch that fronts the house.</div>
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We had breakfast and dinner out here every night of our vacation and it was just so nice and relaxing.</div>
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This is the living area for Dune Watch, one of those sofas is also a sleeper sofa so we really could've packed a lot of people into this house if we had needed to.</div>
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It had so much seating and we were really able to spread out which was great for us and the kids.</div>
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This is the dining area, just off the living room and kitchen.</div>
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We personally didn't use this area for eating (why would you when you could enjoy that screened porch?!) but it is really pretty!</div>
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This is the gorgeous kitchen, which we cooked breakfast in each morning & served supper in each night. It was roomy enough for two cooks and very well equipped.</div>
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I loved how close it was to everything else because I could watch Charlie or talk to the guys while we cooked, if we needed to.</div>
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This is the stunning view from the non-screened part of the porch.</div>
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Directly across from the house is Grayton Beach State Park, which is protected so that's why there is nothing built across from the house and it's all those beautiful dunes.</div>
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You can see the beach access at the top left of this picture so we were very close to the beach and could see it from our porch.</div>
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The beach access was like walking to Heaven, seriously so beautiful.</div>
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And absolutely stunning views no matter which way you looked.</div>
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There were two groups of people on the beach the first afternoon Chris, Charlie, & I went down and it didn't get much more "crowded" that than the entire weekend.</div>
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At the top of the picture, you can see more people on the beach. That's because there is public access there & also a location where people can drive their vehicles directly onto the sand.</div>
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Charlie's first time putting his feet in the sand!</div>
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Sweet sandy toes!</div>
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The first sunset we enjoyed on our porch.</div>
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I will share all the places we ate and what we did at the end of this post, it'll be easier to group it that way!</div>
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Family selfie before going out to dinner!</div>
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I wish I had a good picture of us, especially Charlie's outfit that night because he looked SO stinkin' adorable and now he's outgrown that outfit. 😭</div>
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We intended to wake up for sunrise that first full day, but ended up being a few minutes late. The view over the water and dunes was still glorious and Christopher & I enjoyed taking in a few minutes on the porch before the rest of the house woke up.</div>
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I got a little work in while Charlie took a morning nap.</div>
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And then, we beached!</div>
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Charlie ended up LOVING the sand.</div>
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His sweet little shark beach chair is from Target & has a fin on the back of it-it's the actual cutest thing ever.</div>
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Just some Daddys playing with their boys!</div>
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We bought Charlie some cheap sand toys at Wall-Mart when we got down to the beach since we didn't have any; there was a scoop & bucket and this little plastic dump truck and he loved them all!</div>
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Just like with most of his toys, the dump truck ended upside down so he could spin the tires.</div>
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Daddy & Charlie had to take a little stroll through the sand.</div>
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He wants to take off walking SO bad, but isn't quite brave enough yet.</div>
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He adored the water and wanted us to let him go!</div>
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We brought his life jacket & honestly should've put him in it to take him near the water, but we had no intentions of going in deep enough where we would come close to letting him go.</div>
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I was just in awe of having the entire beach pretty much to ourselves. It was so, so beautiful.</div>
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The sunsets over those dunes & the gulf totally made all the work that goes into a weekend away from home (with a one year old!) worth it.</div>
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On Saturday, we headed down the 30A to Seaside for the Farmer's Market.</div>
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There were so many little vendors set up; we sampled snacks and chatted with the farmers about their wares.</div>
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It was a really joyful atmosphere, like Seaside always is.</div>
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I always love walking through the market they have set up and looking at all the bags, hats, jewelry, and clothes. I could spend a lot of money there!</div>
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And then of course, that afternoon we had to sneak in a few more beach hours!</div>
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The weather was mild, there was an awesome breeze, and we just soaked up our last little bit of beach time.</div>
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Snacks on the beach are the best kind of snacks!</div>
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There were some absolutely beautiful homes on the beach & that sunset below was just to die for.</div>
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I could watch that every single day & most likely never tire of it.</div>
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Now for what we ate:</div>
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<b>Night One:</b></div>
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<b>Hurricane's Oyster Bar</b>-Christopher & I had been craving oysters for so long and theirs were really, really good. We devoured two dozen raw and a half dozen baked with crabmeat.</div>
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<b>Day/Night Two:</b></div>
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<b>AJ's Grayton Beach</b>-This place was only about a 3 minute ride from our house, so we thought it would be a quick lunch idea. The food wasn't bad, but it also wasn't amazing. It seemed like pretty basic beach tourist food.</div>
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<b>Goatfeather's Seafood Market</b>-We decided to just grab steamed crab legs & boiled shrimp, potatoes, and corn from a local market and it was <i>delicious.</i> It was also much cheaper than a group of four adults going to dinner and we were able to put the boys down for bed before Chelsea and I ran out to grab the food and we could come back and sit on the screened in porch and enjoy the evening.</div>
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<b>Coldstone Creamery</b>-This is totally a chain, but there is one right next to Goatfeathers and so Chelsea and I snuck in a quick mom's treat while we waited on our food to be ready the first night! Their sweet cream flavor is my favorite!</div>
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<b>Day/Night Three:</b></div>
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<b>Bud and Alley's Pizza Bar</b>-We were hunting our favorite taco stand, but they are doing so much construction in downtown Seaside right now that it was honestly a little frustrating to deal with.</div>
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Our friends also wanted to have somewhere indoors because their little guy was getting hot, so we settled for a patio with lots of fans at the Pizza Bar. The food was pretty good, I love a pizza that is not quite the "usual". I do wish Chris and I had shared & just gotten something Charlie would've been okay eating because it was really pricy. Also, the frose' that I ordered came with a paper straw which wasn't big enough to suck the pieces of ice through and so it was melted by the time I could drink it. Don't recommend that at all.</div>
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<b>Goatfeather's Seafood Market</b>-We ordered the same thing as the first night & y'all, it was still so good. I will say, things were seasoned and cooked better the first night so I think it depends on who's cooking. But you can also go in and order at the counter to make sure things are cooked properly and to your liking.</div>
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<b>Morning Four:</b></div>
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We left out on Sunday morning, so Chris didn't ask me to cook him breakfast.</div>
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We ended up going to <b>The Donut Hole </b>and y'all-it was so good.</div>
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I got tomato gravy & biscuits with country ham and they were delish. Charlie and Chris both enjoyed their food, the service was really good, and we got some yummy (and inexpensive!) donuts on our way out for the road!<br />
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I think down the road (maybe in the Spring) I'll do a little guide on what we brought to survive our first beach trip with Charlie, but I'll wait on that one! If y'all have any other questions (or suggestions for future 30A spots to check out!) I would love to hear them!<br />
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Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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It seems so hard to believe that October is almost gone...before we know it, it will be Halloween, then Thanksgiving, then time to decorate for & celebrate Christmas, and then 2020 will be here-it's insane how fast time seems to pass these days.</div>
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Let's round up some of my favorite things from around the internet and that have been going on lately!</div>
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We recently got to take a quick, last minute getaway to the beach with some of our friends and y'all-we had the most fun!<br />
It was Charlie's first beach trip and he just loved the water and the sand, it was everything I ever could've hoped for.<br />
I'm going to do an entire blog post sharing where we stayed, what we did, and what we brought for our one year old so be on the lookout for that!<br />
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I loved this story on Facebook about <a href="https://www.facebook.com/mandypursley/posts/10157396522158830?__tn__=-R">Cinderella & her glass arm</a>.<br />
Such a beautiful way for girls to see that princesses can look like them no matter what!</div>
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Can y'all believe that we <b>finally </b>cut Charlie's hair?!<br />
I've been honestly trying to get it cut since he was like 8 months old, but not many people will cut it before a baby is a year old.<br />
So I made two different hair appointments, but we got the last minute opportunity to go to the beach & then we had to cancel for a funeral, so we just let it go and decided to try again later.<br />
Thankfully, Chris & I have a sweet friend (who's name just happens to be Charleighe, too!) who just graduated from her cosmetology program and she offered to come to our house to cut his hair.<br />
I'm just saying, if you have the opportunity to have your little ones first haircut at home, do it!<br />
He didn't cry, he just sat in his booster seat and played with my phone and his monitor (two things he never gets to play with) and was pretty good. He was obviously wiggly, but not scared which was so important!<br />
And most importantly, he looks like such a handsome big boy now!<br />
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Well, I've finally discovered a name for what I am...<a href="https://www.housebeautiful.com/lifestyle/a28594040/grandmillennial-design/">Grandmillennial</a> 😹<br />
That article I linked there describes me to a T-I even took the quiz to double check, definitely me.<br />
Case in point; Chris tolerates taking me to estate sales and antique stores ALL the time. I love it so much!<br />
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A few weeks ago, my friend Chelsea and I hit up Kids Market & Mom in Irondale and I grabbed lots of goodies for Charlie for the Fall & Winter.<br />
I spent right at $100 and got everything you see below, plus a book for my niece & a book for Charlie and a wooden pull toy that's shaped & painted like a John Deere tractor that I'm saving for him for Christmas!<br />
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Three of the four shirts above are <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9mE3">Ralph Lauren button ups</a> that I got for great prices!<br />
The bottom right is a Carter's/Osh Kosh and I loved the western vibe.<br />
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Charlie needed a few new jammies in the next size up, so I grabbed him this dog set of two pjs that are originally Carters and the center ones are adorable smocked "C" pajamas that he looks <b>so </b>cute in and were so much more affordable than if I purchased them from a pre-order group or website.<br />
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Since Charlie is a big boy now and is all about playtime, especially outside, I knew I needed to snag some play shirts for him.<br />
The one in the center is from a favorite of ours, Carhartt and the outside shirts are Circo brand. I love that they are thermal so they'll be warm when it cools off for good!<br />
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9mE9"> Halo Sleep Sack Size Large</a><br />
I was so happy to find this light blue sleep sack for Charlie in 18-24 months because it's the perfect lightweight layer for over his pajamas that don't have feet. This size should last us a long time, too.<br />
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You know you've got a big boy when you have to buy sweatshirts for him to play in at the farm, like this sweet John Deere one.<br />
The Auburn one is so cute for cooler game days and was brand new with tags, too.<br />
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I still need to work on Charlie's pant-wardrobe, but I got him two pairs of corduroy pants that are reversible with red gingham prints and two pairs of Old Navy pants, a dark brown & a bluejeans.<br />
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And lastly, some of my favorite finds were this sweet corduroy long-all with a C embroidered, a long-sleeve train tee with a C, and a rodeo cowboy sweater vest.<br />
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I don't get to go to coffee shops very often anymore, but when I do get to snag a Starbucks I love their pumpkin sweet cream cold brew and their bacon gouda breakfast sandwich-they are both so good!<br />
Also, I'm still adoring my <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9mFf">Freshly Picked diaper bag.</a> I've had it over a year now and don't see myself stopping using it anytime soon.<br />
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I've got lots of favorites I could mention from Scarlet & Gold, but I think this blanket is my latest obsession-I think it would be precious for Charlie!<br />
<a href="https://www.scarletandgoldshop.com/collections/blankets/products/the-auburn-elements-sherpa-fleece-blanket?rfsn=3213109.a520b6&variant=30307583656051">Scarlet & Gold Auburn Elements Blanket</a><br />
If you don't like Auburn (what's wrong with you?! Just kidding!) then they have Alabama themed blankets, blankets that aren't team related, and simple football themed blankets that would be cute for any team.<br />
If you purchase anything from Scarlet & Gold for the rest of the month of October, you can use the code ITSGAMEDAY for free shipping!<br />
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I have several podcasts that I listen to, but my latest binge-worthy one has been 22 Hours: An American Nightmare.</div>
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It is a true crime story and done by journalists, which was such an interesting take. It goes all the way through the crime, to the courtroom, and beyond. Very well done and I flew through it.</div>
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I'm getting to the point in the season where I'm ready to swap out my pots and planter boxes on the back porch with Fall plants and <a href="https://www.bhg.com/gardening/container/plans-ideas/fall-window-boxes/">this article from Better Homes & Gardens</a> gave me lots of good ideas to use!<br />
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9ldA">Walmart Mulled Cider Candle</a><br />
Okay, hear me out. I know everyone probably already has a million Fall & Winter candles from Bath & Body Works, but this one (that's less than $5 at Wall-Mart) smells <b>so </b>good!<br />
I was able to grab it through grocery pickup, which makes it even easier and I've enjoyed burning it in my kitchen.<br />
It gives a bright, spicy, punchy apple scent that will take you through Fall all the way into the Christmas season.<br />
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Well, I hope y'all enjoyed my Ten this week!<br />
Until next time. . .<br />
xoxo,<br />
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It's so sad, but the last time I shared <a href="https://www.southernandstyle.com/2018/10/fall-reading-list.html">a book review blog post</a> was almost exactly a year ago!</div>
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This whole first year with Charlie has been busy & overwhelming in all of the best ways.</div>
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I finally have started back into reading (& in this post I'll share which one of these books was the flame that caught up my fire again for reading) and I'm so thrilled that I have.</div>
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These six books were so good & I can't wait to share my thoughts with y'all!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9e8S">The Tattooist of Auschwitz by Heather Morris</a></b></div>
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A few months ago, Target ran a BOGO 50% of special on books, so I took that as an opportunity to pick up a few new books for myself and Charlie.</div>
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I'm a huge fan of historical novels & this one is a true story.</div>
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I've also been very intrigued by the Holocaust & the Jews that were in the concentration camps. Not much is known about the Jews who worked "with" the Nazis, so this book was an interesting read about a prisoner named Lale who became the tattooist of the Jews in his concentration camp.</div>
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It's all about his journey through the camp, his journey with love, loss, and how he was able to fight back in small ways.</div>
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It was a captivating read that I found myself finishing in just a few days.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9fbD">One Summer by David Baldacci</a></b></div>
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This was a thrift store pickup (at my local store, you can buy hardback books for less than $5 a piece!) and although I had never heard of this author before, I really enjoyed this work by him and would definitely search out more.</div>
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This is a story of a father who is terminally ill, the losses he goes through, and the redemption he finds for him and his family in a beautiful, small coastal town in South Carolina.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9fbf">Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens</a></b></div>
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This is the book that relit my fire for reading & I'm so thankful that it did.</div>
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I purchased this book from the Target BOGO sale as well & read it because I wanted to purchase it for a book club read and wanted to make it sure it was good for that.</div>
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Needless to say, it's one of the best books that I've ever read.</div>
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It was a Reese Witherspoon book club pick and now I know why-I literally read this thick book in two days.</div>
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It's the story of Kya, a girl who grew up mostly alone in the marshes of the North Carolina coast.</div>
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It's a beautiful story of family, love, mystery, intrigue, and a coming-of-age tale.</div>
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I loved the twists and turns, it had me guessing literally until right up at the end of the book.</div>
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If you don't read anything else, please read this one!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9fbv">Stay Sexy & Don't Get Murdered by Karen Kilgariff & Georgia Hardstark</a></b></div>
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If you've been around here for a while, you'll probably remember me mentioning one of my favorite podcasts, My Favorite Murder (also by these two amazing women!)</div>
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I'm going to be fully honest here & admit that I don't love autobiography type books, but I wanted to make an exception for this one.</div>
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I loved some parts of it, other parts seemed redundant and uninteresting.</div>
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I think that if you really love MFM and Karen & Georgia then you would like this book, as it does share many interesting parts of their lives that kind of make them who they are.</div>
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But I was just kind of meh on this one.</div>
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The art throughout the book is totally sick in the best way though!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9fbr">The Island by Elin Hilderbrand</a></b></div>
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I just finished up this book a few days ago (& have already started a new one!) and it was so good, but I have to admit the ending kind of left me wanting more-but I guess that could be a good thing?</div>
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It's a story of two sisters, their mom, and their aunt who end up spending a Summer sabbatical on the island of Tuckernuck.</div>
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It's beautifully written, just like all of Elin's books, and I love how it is written from each characters perspective.</div>
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There's so much packed into it and it was a great buy from my local thrift store too!</div>
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I can't stress checking at your local thrift stores for books!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/9fbk">Sunset Beach by Mary Kay Andrews</a></b></div>
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This was my first Mary Kay Andrews book & I'm not sure why I haven't read one of hers before because I really, really enjoyed this one.</div>
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This was my exchange book from our recent book club and I'm definitely smitten with this author now.</div>
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This book follows a young woman, Drue, who is basically trying to get her life together after her mother's death and a career ending kite-boarding accident.</div>
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She moves to Sunset Beach, begins remodeling her grandparents beach house and working in her father's law firm where she unravels a mystery that she has to solve.</div>
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It's full of twists and turns that I never expected and it kept me on my toes for sure.</div>
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I loved the element of justice in this novel as well!</div>
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Have y'all read any good books lately?</div>
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I've got to add more to my to-be-read bookshelf because I'm flying through them again, thank goodness!</div>
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Until next time. . .</div>
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It has taken me <i>so </i>long to finally get around to sharing the pictures and links for Charlie's birthday party and I honestly have no excuse, other than life has been insane and has taken quite a few turns-some good, some not awesome-but here we are!</div>
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I'm thrilled to share this party with y'all because I had so much fun doing it and Charlie had so much fun at the party, it was worth all of the effort that it took to put it all together.</div>
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I will say, this party was built pretty much by Amazon & a local store that my Mother-in-Law owns, I'll reference those products as we go through though and give links where I can.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81X0"> </a><i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81X0">Uno Ribbon Banner</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81WS">Uno Mini Sombrero</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81WT">Uno Cake Topper</a></i></div>
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Charlie's highchair is an antique & we just love it!</div>
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It made the perfect neutral backdrop for his smash cake station.</div>
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All three of these things were from Amazon & y'all-they have so many good things for great prices there!</div>
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I looked at ribbon banners on Etsy (& even thought about attempting to make one) but this was so much less expensive and was such great quality.</div>
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The Uno cake topper came in a set with a Uno banner that we used to display his monthly pictures on.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81W0"> <i>Plastic Di-Cut Banner Flags</i></a></div>
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These flags made such a fun statement on our food tables.</div>
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I don't have a picture of our food once it was set up, because it arrived right as the party began.</div>
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But we had a friend cater the event and we had authentic rice & beans as well as steak and chicken for tacos with homemade corn tortillas which were so good.</div>
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There was lime and cilantro and alll the fixings-it was delish!</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81X5"> </a><i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81X5">Pop-Up Cactus Centerpieces</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81X4">Mini Pinatas</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81W5">Mini Sombreros</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81W9">Colorful Plastic Tablecloths</a></i></div>
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The tablecloths & the solid balloons all came from my Mother-in-Law's local store called Just a Buck. It's such a great shop for party supplies because everything is literally just one dollar. She also filled all of our balloons with helium!</div>
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I don't have an exact link for the cactus centerpieces (so I tagged something very similar) but ours came from Hobby Lobby and were very inexpensive!</div>
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For our drink station we kept it really simple & just did water and lemonade for the guests.</div>
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I originally purchased clear cups (on clearance at Target) but found these mix-n-match cups on Amazon at 100 cups for like $5, so I snagged those to add another fun colorful element.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81Xo"> </a><i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81Xo">Dragons Love Tacos 2</a> <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/81Xt">(& Dragons Love Tacos-the Original)</a></i></div>
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I decided to do a fun book as a guest book & since we have the original Dragons Love Tacos, I picked up the sequel to have people sign for Charlie.</div>
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<i><a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/SouthernScrawledShop?ref=search_shop_redirect">All chalk art by Southern Scrawled Shop</a></i></div>
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My sister was sweet enough to do all of the chalk-art for Charlie's birthday. She also created a beautiful chalk-art inspired digital download for me to hang at his party with all of his stats.</div>
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And of course she crafted his invitation and I got them printed at a local print shop-they turned out SO cute!</div>
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I highly recommend messaging her for any of your digital needs-she can create anything and everything.</div>
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<i>Cookies by Just a Little Frosting</i></div>
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I absolutely loved the cookies we went with from our local bakery; they were so festive and tasted delicious as well.</div>
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Those stands are actually three separate pieces, so they're very convenient and can be configured so many different ways!</div>
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My precious doll-baby!</div>
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We practiced his smash cake (since he didn't like it at his one-year photoshoot) and he did so good with it at his party and ate it.</div>
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I also recommend practicing with their hat if you want them to wear one, I let Charlie wear his during breakfast a few times, so he was okay with wearing it during his cake.</div>
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Our friend that catered the party actually got Charlie the most delicious birthday cake (it was tres leches-my favorite!) as well as two beautiful traditional Mexican jello mold cakes that I wish I had pictures of.</div>
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The food at this party was seriously so bomb.</div>
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<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/811t"> <i>Piñata Stick</i></a></div>
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We strung up both of our pinatas and let the kids go at them-they were just filled with Halloween candy mixes that I picked up at Sam's Club.</div>
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Pictured above is our friend Manuel helping Charlie hit his piñata!</div>
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Charlie's sweet friend, Anna Claire, hitting the piñata!</div>
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Honestly, Charlie and AC were both more interested in playing with the gravel than hitting the piñata or getting candy 😹</div>
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It was honestly the best party & we had so much fun with all of our friends and family.</div>
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I am grateful to have had my sweet baby boy for a full year & can't wait to celebrate him year after year!</div>
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If you have any questions, please just shoot me a comment or email @ southandstyle@outlook.com and I will help in any way that I can!</div>
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Until next time. . .</div>
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xoxo, </div>
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Southern & Stylehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05265973916180989855noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2282728990623052336.post-14249250197756476932019-10-05T07:17:00.001-05:002019-10-05T07:17:50.536-05:00Shop for a Cure: Breast Cancer Awareness<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<i>Some of the links below are affiliate links. Thank you for supporting Southern & Style at no additional cost to you.</i></div>
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If you've been following along with me for a few years now, then you'll know that each October I share a roundup of products that donate back to Breast Cancer Research & Awareness.</div>
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Below, I'll share each of the products and what percentage is given back & where that money is going, because I feel it's important for y'all to be aware of where your donations are going!</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8Kdp">Lilly Pulitzer Sofina Tote</a></b></div>
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This beautiful tote is part of Lilly's "Print with Purpose" collection and as a direct contribution in support of this print, called Prosecco Pink Pinking Positive, the Breast Cancer Research Foundation will receive a $22,000 donation from Lilly Pulitzer.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8Kd3">Vineyard Vines Breast Cancer Awareness Pocket Tee</a></b></div>
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20% of all proceeds from the Vineyard Vines Breast Cancer Awareness collection will go to Bright Pink, a non-profit focused on the prevention and early detection of breast & ovarian cancers in young women.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8Kee">Kendra Scott Deena Gold Drop Earrings in Blush Dichroic Glass</a></b></div>
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With every purchase from Kendra Scott's entire <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8Kei">Breast Cancer Awareness collection</a>, 20% benefits their grant to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation as well as for each item purchased, one will be given to a woman affected by cancer.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8KfA">Samsonite Mystique Hardside Spinner Collection Luggage</a></b></div>
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This beautiful luggage is hard sided and has four-wheel so it spins and makes travel so convenient, I love the rose gold color as well!</div>
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October 1st through October 31st, Samsonite will donate 5% of the sale price from this luggage in the rose gold color to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, up to $10,000.</div>
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<b><a href="https://www.jackrogersusa.com/products/georgica-sandal-magenta">Jack Rogers Georgica Sandal in Magenta</a></b></div>
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These little sandals are the perfect pool sandal and they donate a portion of their proceeds to the Breast Cancer Association.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8Kfe">Bobbi Brown Breast Cancer Lipstick Duo</a></b></div>
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These are limited-edition full size lipsticks in the colors Pink & Tulle.</div>
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The pretty packaging supports the Breast Cancer Research Fund.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8KgA">Polo Ralph Lauren Pink Pony Baseball Cap</a></b></div>
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I know I'm not the only one who has bad hair days and loves to cover it up with a cute cap.</div>
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20% of the purchase price will be going to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.</div>
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It's your favorite Beauty Blender, in a sweet bubblegum pink shade and a glittering container, all to bring awareness to Breast Cancer.</div>
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In the month of October, BeautyBlender is donating $20,000 to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation.</div>
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<b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8LFY">BECCA Limited Edition Ultimate Lipstick Love in the shade Pink Ribbon</a></b></div>
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<i><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8AZs">Christopher's Shirt</a>/<a href="https://www.scarletandgoldshop.com/collections/auburn-september/products/the-track-em-tigers-v-neck-tee-1?rfsn=3213109.a520b6&variant=29479809941619">My "Track 'Em" v-neck</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8AZJ">Charlie's Sandals</a>/<a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8AZR">My sunglasses</a></i></div>
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<i>Charlie's outfit was a custom pre-order from the Facebook group, Smock It Like It's Hot</i></div>
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Y'all, our little family has been <i>so </i>busy this past month-September is just crazy!</div>
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Charlie's birthday was the 13th & that Saturday, the 14th was Christopher's birthday, so we headed down to Auburn and spent an afternoon on the Plains.</div>
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The College of Ag was having an Alumni Tailgate so we went to that for a little bit before heading over to Tiger Walk and the pre-game pep rally.</div>
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We didn't want to go to the game because we knew Charlie wasn't quite ready for that, but he absolutely adored cheering for his Tigers!</div>
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<i>Of course, he had to slap the hand of the main man, Gus!</i></div>
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Even though I'm now officially one year postpartum, I still wanted to share <a href="https://www.goodhousekeeping.com/life/parenting/a28409130/body-after-baby-postpartum-recovery/">this amazing article I found about alllll the things you should know</a> (that maybe your friends didn't tell you) about you postpartum.</div>
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Even though I have no need for new throw pillows anywhere around our house, I found <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8BlY">this one</a> & <a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/8BlK">this one</a> while I was perusing the internet yesterday & fell in love.</div>
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Now just to convince Christopher 😂</div>
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Charlie is all boy; he loves to play outside in the rocks and get dirty, he loves to ride tractors & the utility vehicles we have on our farm, and he loves to help his Daddy with anything he's working on.</div>
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These boys are my favorite.</div>
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I cannot get over how grown-y Charlie looks in this picture while we were checking cows the other day-it totally gave me a glimpse of what he might look like in a few years!</div>
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My newest obsession is pretty serious, y'all.<br />
I'm totally enamored by the show Yellowstone!<br />
I had heard people talk about it, but here I am, two seasons in and watching online and falling in love.<br />
I have one episode left of season 2 and then I'll be caught up and waiting on season 3 like everyone else.<br />
It's totally worth a shot if you love drama and cowboys!</div>
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Keep a close eye on the blog or <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SouthernAndStyle/">my Facebook page</a> because I'll hopefully be pushing Charlie's birthday party post live this Saturday!</div>
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I didn't get as many "Pinterest" shots as a I hoped (and literally only got one picture with the birthday boy), but it was still a precious party and everyone-especially Charlie-had SO much fun!</div>
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<a href="https://www.popsugar.com/food/Basic-Cooking-Skills-46474999?stream_view=1#photo-46476342">Popsugar shared 20 basic cooking tips everyone should know</a> and it's such a good comprehensive list, everyone should pin it or print it!</div>
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This sweet boy loves his Tiger!</div>
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This stuffed animal was one of the first gifts we ever received for Charlie and it has his name embroidered on his belly.</div>
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Charlie recently started sleeping with him at night and he loves to cuddle with him or use him as a pillow. He's very sweet to Tiger!</div>
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Last year I didn't really get to enjoy any Hallmark Christmas movies because I was still feeling pretty overwhelmed with a 3 month old babe. I'm hoping this year I can at least have some on while playing with Charlie in the living room!</div>
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They came out with their whole list & I'm here for it-there are so many famous faces that I look forward to spotting.</div>
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And along with number five; I loved<a href="https://www.townandcountrymag.com/style/home-decor/a28999895/the-ultimate-guide-to-infusing-a-western-chic-vibe-into-your-home/"> this article from Town & Country</a> about infusing a western-chic vibe into your home. I love the textures, colors, and simplicity of the western lifestyle and how warm it feels when added to a home.</div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">Charlie will have his twelve-month well check later this month & I will update and </i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><i>reshape</i></span></span><i style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"> with his new stats; I can't wait to see how big our precious love is!</i></div>
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<i style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman", times, freeserif, serif; font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">Y'all, I took this picture last Sunday & for some reason to me he just looked </i><span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><i>like such a BIG boy all day. He ate pizza like a big boy (& had the pizza stains to prove it!), was dressed like a big boy, and was talking up a storm in the stores like a big boy. He's so fun!</i></span></span></div>
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He is somewhere between 9-12 months in most of his clothes, although the 9 months are getting tight!<br />
I've been buying 12-18 months for the cooler weather and he'll be in them soon enough.<br />
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<b>Sleep:</b><br />
He's a sleep champ!<br />
I am so thrilled that he falls asleep somewhere between 7 and 7:30 PM and wakes up somewhere between 7-8 AM.<br />
He is still taking two naps a day, but I think that will be changing sooner than later because he's getting a little bit too busy.<br />
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Charlie's schedule is still pretty much the same as last month, he wakes up between 7-8 and I go get him from his crib & bring him in bed to nurse him for a few minutes before we jump up and start our day.<br />
After we go feed Minnie Pearl (our bottle calf!), we come back and he plays for a little bit while I fix breakfast and then after that he eats and then goes down for a nap.<br />
After his nap he'll get up and nurse again, then play for a while (we may go outside or something fun), then he'll have lunch about 12:45 and then go down for a nap at 1:30 till about 3 PM. He'll have a sippy cup of breastmilk and after that, it's a day of just playing or going to the farm until it's time to feed Minnie Pearl, then come home and feed Charlie and bath, then one more nursing session, a book, and bed.<br />
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Charlie is still as healthy as a horse!<br />
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<b>Crying:</b></div>
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We have seen the beginnings of tantrums this month & I dread it, but I know it stems a lot from not being able to communicate his feelings to us just yet.</div>
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He fusses mostly when he doesn't get to do things he wants (when he has to leave the farm, etc.) or when we need to change his diaper-he's not a fan of slowing down ever!</div>
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<b>Likes:</b></div>
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Being outside (always)<br />
Driving or Riding anything<br />
Playing in the water (whether the bath or his pool)<br />
Going out to different places, he loves to people watch<br />
Raspberries, cotton candy grapes, chicken & dressing, and peanut butter toasts are some of his current favorite foods.<br />
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Struggling to learn something-he's so strong willed and determined, when he wants to learn how to do something, it frustrates him when he doesn't succeed right away, but he always keeps trying until he can do it!</div>
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<b>Milestones:</b></div>
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Can drink out of a straw cup without handles</div>
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Is biting off foods instead of having to have his food cut into small pieces</div>
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Not a milestone; but a memory...when we took Charlie for his smash-cake pictures, he freaked out and started crying-needless to say, he overcame that fear later (check out the picture at the top!)</div>
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<b>Places You've Gone:</b></div>
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Jacksonville & to Mamma Goldberg's-hopefully we'll get to take you to a game one day!</div>
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Clay County Cattlemen's Rodeo-your very first rodeo!</div>
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Your Aunt Trystan's & Cousin Cleo's baby shower</div>
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To Auburn for Homecoming & the Ag-Roundup Tailgate (to celebrate your & Daddy's birthdays) {Technically, this is happening today on the 14th, but I wanted to include it!}</div>
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I love footie pajamas on Charlie, don't get me wrong.<br />
But the older he gets, the easier I find it to have these separates on him and plus, they are just so sweet!<br />
This striped set is currently on sale for just $10 and I adore the neutral gray, but they come in several other colors/patterns.<br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://blessedembroidery.com/collections/boy-shirts/products/aquarium-shirt-boys-aquarium-shirt-monogrammed-aquarium-shirt">Custom Embroidered T-Shirt</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">This is a custom tee I had done by a local girl, she does all of Charlie's custom pieces (this was one for our aquarium trip!)</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">She has a website now, so you can purchase from her there & you should, because her work is impeccable!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/7Z54">Even Superheroes Have to Sleep</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">This book was a gift from a sweet friend's Mama & hands down-it's one of my all time favorite children's books for sure.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">It's so funny and I love the colorful illustrations.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">I think it'll be a fun book for Charlie to read for years to come & I think it would make a great gift for any baby showers or children's birthdays you're going to.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/7Z5Q">OBall Car</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">I picked this toy up on a whim during a trip to Target for Charlie and he really enjoys it.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">The tires have little balls inside so they rattle and roll around, plus he can easily grasp it.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/7Z7S">Stacking Rings</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">Y'all, these are so cheap. Seriously one of the most inexpensive things I've ever picked up for Charlie, but he loves them SO much!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">These are great for his hand-eye-coordination, too.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/7Z7V">Goodnight Tractor</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">Every single night before bed we read Charlie a book (usually it's Christopher that does the reading). Lately, the book of choice has been Goodnight Tractor and it's one of the few books that Charlie will sit stock-still and look at 100% while </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">you're reading.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">He loves to turn the pages of every book we read to him, but he seems to study these before turning them-it's so sweet!</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;"><b><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/7Z50">Contigo Straw Cup</a></b></span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">Charlie has several sippy cups, but I feel like they're always in </span><span style="caret-color: rgb(102, 102, 102); font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">the dishwasher, so we can never have enough.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">I wanted to start buying some that would grow with him & this one definitely fits that bill.</span></span><br />
<span style="color: #666666; font-family: "times new roman" , "times" , "freeserif" , serif;"><span style="font-size: 17.600000381469727px;">It's a good sized cup, but Charlie holds it pretty easily, it doesn't spill, and is pretty durable. It's also super easy to clean!</span></span></div>
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