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Velvet Booties – Early Black Friday Specials

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sweater| skirt| necklace| bag| booties| bralette| watch ( get 15% 0ff with the code “DAWN)

Hey everyone!

Gosh I can’t believe Thanksgiving is only a week away! This weekend went by like a blur, and I am so excited about this colder weather. However, I think I might have come down with a cold, AGAIN. I have been doing nothing but laying around the house all day and trying to keep Jayden entertained while I catch a couple of naps or two. But I guess the pros of being sick is online shopping, and if your like me, then you have already started Christmas shopping! I hate lines and crowds when it comes to shopping, but I love a good deal. And with Black Friday coming up, I’ve actually done most of my Black Friday shopping online. Yep there are some amazing deals that have already started for Black Friday. So today not only am I sharing one of my favorite velvet booties for the holidays, but my favorite early Black Friday specials! Continue reading “Velvet Booties – Early Black Friday Specials”

Food

6 Healthy Pinterest Thanksgiving Desserts

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Happy Fitness Friday! Gosh one week till Thanksgiving and I can’t wait. Now I know we are going to stuff ourselves silly, but for those who are looking for a healthier Thanksgiving option, I’ve rounded up my favorite healthy Pinterest Thanksgiving desserts below. Yes you can have your pumpkin pie and eat it too!
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Fashion

The Perfect Jumpsuit + One Size Fits All Gift Guide for Her

The Perfect Jumpsuit + One Size Fits All Gift Guide for Her

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Last weekend my husband and I attended his ten-year high school reunion. I wore this fun and vibrant jumpsuit. It was so nice to meet all of his friends he grew up with and to see the type of friends he hung out with. Since we started dating my husband has only really went out a handful of times with his friends and for the most part it was with his cousins. He’s definitely opposite of me when it comes to being social and hanging out with friends. I guess I take it as a compliment that he only wants to hang out with me, hahaha, jk! 😉  Also, it was such a pleasant surprise  when all of his friends already knew me through  my blog. Josh always shares how proud of me he is with all his friends, and it really made my night. I seriously have the best husband in the world. He is just an all around guy.

Now back to the perfect jumpsuit and my one size fits all gift guide for her for the holidays…
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Fashion

The Best Thanksgiving Sweaters for under $50

The Best Thanksgiving Sweaters for under $50

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We are less than two weeks before Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday of the year. There’s nothing I look forward to than having an excuse to be with family, and stuffing my self silly. And this year we will be celebrating three Thanksgivings, between our families. We are so blessed to have the big family that we have, and I am already planning my outfits for Thanksgiving So for this blog post I am sharing my favorite Thanksgiving sweaters for under $50 that you need for the holidays. Continue reading “The Best Thanksgiving Sweaters for under $50”

Fashion

Leather and Leopard

Leather and Leopard

TGIF! Gosh I can’t believe it’s already the weekend. This week has been so crazy, and now with my hubby back to work for another two weeks it’s finally sinked in. I guess your week flies by when you’re having fun. Tonight I am heading out for a night out with my sorority sisters and old coworkers, so  I am sharing this leather and leopard look perfect for a date night or night out with friends as we get some cooler weather.

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Family

4 Steps to Moving Forward After the Elections

4 Steps to Moving on After the Elections

The elections are over, and for half of the nation right now is in disbelief of the outcome. Coming from a Texas and Republican household with some including myself voting the other side, the past couple months were tough, especially on social media. It has divided many households, questioned friendships, brought out the worse in some people, but it also brought out legitimate concern from both sides. But now that results are in we are a divided nation trying to come together after a very historical and epic election night. Yes I cried last night, it was very emotional election moment for me, being able to vote for the first ever female president. But I have realized that even though she did not win today does not mean we have not progressed as women. We have come a long away. There will be far better female candidates out there that America can stand behind, and I am willing to wait for that. I know God has great plans for this country, and I know he will see us through this. And for everyone else whether you were on the winning or loosing side of election day here are my final thoughts and four steps to moving forward after the elections.

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Fashion

Fall Fashion Essentials for Under $100

Fall Fashion Essentials for Under $100

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This weekend has come and gone, and though I was sick for most of it I was able to enjoy Sunday out with my family. I was expecting cooler weather so I could bundle up in my cute sweaters and scarves, unfortunately it did not come, so I layered in this outfit instead and enjoyed my Sunday out with my family.  And even though the cooler weather didn’t come, I can still look forward to shopping my favorite fall fashions, because this week some of my favorite stores are having a huge fall fashion clearance sale! I’ve rounded up my top pick for fall fashion essentials for under $100. Who says Mondays have to be boring? Shop till you drop online and save with these huge sales. Check out my picks below!

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Fashion

5 Tips on How to Wear Trouser Pants

 

5 Tips on How to Wear Trouser Pants

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Hey guys hope ya’ll are having a great day. I am keeping it short and sweet this post. These past couple of days have been so busy for this momma with Halloween. Three costumes and three days of Halloween later, I can say I am officially pooped! You can see more of our Halloween outfits on my Instagram. This weekend my hubby will be off for the week, and we have tons of things planned. I am trying to keep ahead with my blog post, because I have some fun holiday post planned ahead so stay tuned! Until then here is another fun outfit with my favorite trouser pants and 5 tips on how to wear them.

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Fashion

The Best DIY Costumes for Halloween

The Best DIY Costumes for Halloween

Can you believe it Halloween is just around the corner? Now that I am a mom, Halloween has become one of my favorite holidays of the year. I love dressing up with my little man and stock piling on candy for a year. My kid may not be old enough to eat candy yet, but this mama can sure fill up lol.  This weekend Jayden and I have several Halloween parties and activities to go to, and we are so excited to dress up for everyone of them. It can get expensive dressing for two, and if you are a mom like me, you might have procrastinated when it comes to getting your costume. But luckily with the help of some amazing bloggers I’ve rounded up the best last minute DIY costumes for Halloween. Check them out below!

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Family

10 Reasons You Know You Are a Blog Mom + Sophos Home Sweepstakes

Thank you Sophos Home  for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.

You Know You Are a Blog Mom When... + Sophos Home

Hey guys,

Hope you are having a good one!  Today’s post may hit home for many of you with little kiddo’s like me. When I was contacted by Sophos Home to share their FREE and simple security software to help busy moms like me protect their little ones from the dangers of the internet, I immediately said yes. I have watched enough SVU and Criminal minds to be extremely paranoid about the internet. And as a blog mom, I am constantly on the internet to do work, whether it be to blog, for social media, or to keep my kiddo entertained while I am working. Haha I honestly don’t know if I would survive without it. I never thought in a million years I would say that, but blogging has changed me as a mom. And though blogging does keep me on the internet almost 24/7, I still want to do the best I can as a mom to protect my little guy from the dangers of the internet. So to keep this post light, I thought I would share some funny things that blog moms can relate to. Here are 10 reasons you know you are a blog mom.
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Fashion

Camo Jacket and OTK Boots for Fall + $100 GIVEAWAY

Thank you Dick’s Sporting Goods  for sponsoring this post.  As always all thoughts and opinions are mine alone. Thank you for supporting those who support this blog.

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Woo! What a busy weekend! I feel like I am still playing catch up from our last mini weekend vacation. I have so many collaborations coming up this month, it’s been hard to keep up! This weekend was the opening for Dick’s Sporting Goods in Baybrook and as an ambassador I covered some of their special guest appearances including Phil Robertson from Duck Dynasty, and Lance Berkman from the Astros.  You can see more pictures of the grand opening on my Facebook page. Thank goodness for this gorgeous weather we have been having lately because it turned out to be a great grand opening! I’m loving this cooler weather and I’m excited to say I even brought out my scarves this weekend. Below I wanted to share a cute and casual look with my favorite camo jacket and over the knee boots. Plus there is a $100 giveaway!
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Family

Top 7 Things to Do at Magnolia Market in the Fall

Top 7 Things to Do at Magnolia Market

Last weekend my family and I stopped by Magnolia Market in Waco on our way to Dallas. This was the third time I have been this year and I love it more every time I go.  Check out my previous post here and here, including a video tour! This time we went the weather was cooler, the pumpkins were out, and the Silo bakery was open for business. For any family wanting to visit here are my top 7 things to do when visiting Magnolia Market in the fall. Continue reading “Top 7 Things to Do at Magnolia Market in the Fall”

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