The Teacher Diva

Peanut Butter and Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe

Anyone else been getting 10x more use out of their kitchen lately? Same. Aus and I both have been working really hard this year on cleaning up our diets and trying to strike more of that "balance" they say is possible. For the most part it's been going well, but I have to admit, this quarantine situation has me craving all the delicious baked goods and junk food. Honestly, I'm not mad about it. It's this craving that led me to start experimenting with cookie recipes and you guys, I think I landed on a serious winner! ...

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Activities for Families with Babies + Toddlers During Quarantine

First, how is everyone doing with the craziness happening in the world right now? Sometimes I honestly can't even believe that this is our reality. But, Austin and I are doing our best to stay home and be positive. We don't want to stress too much and have George pick up on that energy, so honestly, we're doing everything we can to distract ourselves with fun, family-oriented activities while quarantined. I figured a lot of you are going through the same emotions, so I wanted to create a little bit of a resource for you guys. I shared a similar list in my newsletter last week but saw such a response I wanted to give this info a permanent home on the blog and on Pinterest so you can pin this post or either of the graphics below so you can save for later. Or, you can also right-click (on desktop) or click and hold (on your phone) to save the graphics so you can reference them any time! ...

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March Top 10

We could all use a little new right now. Luckily there are a few pieces that I think spark a bit of joy in this month's top 10 post like this two name necklace and these jeweled mules. Here are the best selling items from March that TTD readers are adding to their carts. ...

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5 Ways To Make Your Home Feel More Cozy

Since I've had this extra time at home,  I've made it my mission to find things that make our home feel cozier and honestly, keep me sane. We all have different things to help us stay calm, cool and collected, but here are my top 5 at the moment. ...

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What to Wear on Your First Day Back to the Office

It's hard to imagine swapping our loungewear for normal clothes, but there will be a day when we get back in the office and dress in something a bit more refreshing. And when you do, here are two easy uniforms that you can rely on. ...

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How I Style My Green Bomber Jacket

There's a good chance, like me, you wear a ton of layers in the spring. A green utility jacket is pretty much a spring staple, but I've been looking for ways to update this classic look. I recently saw this modern version in a lightweight bomber style and figured it would be a great alternative to the green army jacket. ...

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Working From Home? You’ll Want These Comfortable Sweatsuits.

Last month, I bought the internet's favorite Jogger and Hoodie Set and haven't stopped wearing them. It's my fault I ended up with three different colors, but I find these sweatsuits to be the ultimate luxury these days. Many of you have been requesting more of these matching jogger suits and while they seem to be selling out faster than ever, I've found a few good ones that are still in stock. I actually ended up buying three from this round-up -- can't wait to wear them next week. ...

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These Are The Only Sandals I’m buying For Summer

I know we are all dreaming of warm summer days ahead. Hopefully those come sooner than later, right? Until then, I'm sharing a few of my favorite summer sandals to update your shoe collection. ...

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My Updated Morning Skincare Routine

Self-care has been on my mind more and more these past few days. And I've been making more of an effort to take care of my skin while we've been at home. I like my skincare routine to be quick, simple and effective. I am a firm believer that if you want your makeup to look nice and smooth, it starts with skin. ...

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A Look Inside My Black and White Home Office

If you've been following our hashtag #AshleyAtHome you've probably seen a little glimpse of my office, but I'm excited to finally share with you a full look at where I spend most of my day. (Now more than ever.) When we first decided to build a home back in 2017, we knew it was going to be a long process and certainly a learning experience since this was uncharted territory for both of us. However, we didn't realize how many details went into each and every little thing. Austin and I thought we could handle everything on our own but about 4 months into the home build, we realized we needed some direction and guidance. We found Urbanology Designs and immediately fell in love with their vibe. After meeting Ginger and her team, we knew we wanted to hire them to help us with our home build. It truly was money well spent. Not only did they create our dream home, but mentally, they gave us so much clarity and peace. Building a house is no easy feat and we were incredibly thankful to have their help. ...

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