The Teacher Diva

Summer-at-Home Survival Kit For You & the Kids

Depending on where you live and your situation, you might be heading out this summer, but I think it's safe to say we'll all be spending more time at home than usual. We're so grateful to have our patio and small yard space to be able to enjoy time outside while still safe at home. It's just all about finding ways to make it feel vacation-like...and keeping a very active one-year-old busy. If you're trying to survive a summer at home, here are some of our essentials. From fun activities for the adults and kids to this extra-large beach towel that we've been loving, I hope this list makes your summer even better. And if you have a little one, I can't recommend this play sink enough - it's George's absolute favorite and buys me at least 30 minutes! Also, if you're in the market for Swimwear for yourself, I'm sharing several flattering picks + my tips on body confidence in tomorrow's newsletter. You can sign up for the list right here. xx Ashley ...

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10 Low-Carb Snack Options We Keep In The House

If you follow me on Instagram Stories or are in my private Facebook Group (request to join and I'll accept you!), you know I've been pretty open about our F-Factor journey and what Austin and I have done to lose weight and make healthier choices. Our goal this year was to shed a few extra pounds and actually stick with this as a lifestyle. A lot of you have requested "grab and go" snacks that would support a low-carb/high fiber diet, so I wanted to share what we keep on hand.  ...

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May Top 10

If you're shopping for summer right now, don't miss this month's top 10 post. From this white maxi dress to these denim shorts, you guys loved lots of things perfect for summertime last month. ...

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Our Neutral Bedroom

When asked about my favorite room in our house, it's always an easy answer for me — the master bedroom. Ginger was able to turn our vision into reality and create a serene escape for us. We wanted something neutral, calming, and minimal and I think she pulled it off perfectly. ...

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Father’s Day Gift Guide

Quick reminder that Father's Day is Sunday, June 21st which is obviously coming up quickly. We will likely lay low and celebrate Austin in our backyard, but I definitely want to grab him something special as well. I'm not sharing exactly what I'm getting him case his eyes wander to this post, though it miiiight be among the items above. How will you guys be celebrating Father's Day? Any gifts that I didn't think of? xx Ashley ...

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15 Businesses Owned by Black Women

Today I want to highlight a handful of women run Black-owned businesses that create and sell a variety of beautiful, high-quality products. While it's always important to diversify where you shop, it's more crucial now than ever with a disproportionate amount of Black-owned businesses being negatively affected by Covid-19. The most recently available Federal Reserve data shows that black business owners are denied loans at twice the rate of white owners, so they are more likely to have trouble finding capital to survive the pandemic, among endless other unfair statistics. ...

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June Mood: What I’m Eyeing This Month

Hey guys --  I'm back with my Monthly Mood series where I showcase all the items I'm eyeing. Included this month is this Under $100 pair of jeans, the basic tee's I'm living in, and a comfy lightweight pullover. If you missed May's, you can see that here. What's on your June wishlist? xx Ashley ...

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4 Sources for Good Faux Houseplants

One of my favorite memories over the last year is photographing our home and sharing it piece by piece with all of you (check out our black and white office tour). This house was a major labor of love and all the praise we've received for it has blown me away! Of course I can't take all the credit because Ginger from Urbanology Designs is the true mastermind behind it. I'm excited to keep sharing more details, especially as I add small touches here and there to really make it feel like us. I've tried to document as much as I could with the #AshleyAtHome tag on Insta. ...

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10 White Dresses I’m Loving Right Now

I've been on such a white dress kick lately. And now that it's feeling like summer in Dallas, I'm starting to buy a few more in hopes of getting to wear them soon. After posting this Cotton Tiered Maxi Dress a few weeks ago, I've been seeing more requests for white dresses. Below, you'll find my top picks at all budgets. Hope you love as much as I do! xx Ashley ...

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Self-Care Ideas When You Have 15 Minutes or Less

If being a mom has taught me anything, it's that I need to be efficient—even when it comes to my self-care routine. Don't get me wrong, there are those rare evenings when I can run a bath and slowly sip on a glass of wine, but let's be real, that happens about once a year. This list of self-care ideas is much more approachable. They're small ways to make sure you're still taking time for yourself without you needing three hours to do it. Because honestly, sometimes I find myself avoiding self-care simply because I know I don't have an hour or more to give to it. ...

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