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My Favorite Etsy Shops

There are a few questions that show up in my DMs over and over again, and one I've noticed lately is what are my favorite Etsy shops. I'm a big fan of Etsy because I think it's a great platform for people to discover small businesses that they probably wouldn't have otherwise. The best part is that you're usually getting something unique and handmade or at least made in small batches. So I hope this little mini-guide to some of my favorite Etsy shops is helpful and that you can find a few things that line up with your style. ...

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5 Simple and Free Ways to Celebrate Mother’s Day at Home

As we continue passing by holidays while at home during lockdown, I wanted to share some simple yet sweet ways to celebrate Mother's Day at home this year. Whether it's celebrating yourself (cheers to you, mama!), your own mom or mother-in-law, friends who are moms, women who are caregivers, expecting mothers, or hopeful mama's, I think it's a beautiful day to celebrate women. ...

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12 At-Home Ways to Make Birthdays Special

I've been talking with many of you about ways to make special moments exciting during this time at home. This has been on my mind so much since George's first birthday is on Sunday. I asked you guys a few weeks ago to share any and all ideas for celebrating life events while quarantined. And oh my gosh, you all had a lot of clever and fun ideas. Here's how TTD FAM is celebrating special moments at home. ...

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April Top 10

This might be one of my favorite Top 10 posts yet. You guys loved a wide variety of items last month from this gold ring to the cropped Champion hoodie I've been wearing almost every day during quarantine. It's definitely a good list this month, so give it a look if you've been searching for a link! ...

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MAY MOOD: What I’m Eyeing This Month

Today's post is something slightly different, but I'm very excited to share this new monthly series with you all. I've been looking for a way to further share my style and what inspires it, so I'd like to introduce the Monthly Mood series. I'll be sharing this series at the beginning of every month to kind of set the tone for what I'm currently loving and shopping for. ...

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My 10 Favorite Pieces of Jewelry Under $100

We all know I have a jewelry problem at this point, right? I'm honestly somewhat minimal in terms of stuff I buy (maybe a shocker for a blogger) but when it comes to beauty products and jewelry, I lose all control. To my credit, though, most of the jewelry that I buy supports small businesses and is under $100. I know it can be tricky to know which budget-friendly jewelry is decent quality, so today I wanted to share 10 pieces that I can vouch for. ...

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A Step-By-Step Guide on How I Organized Our Fridge

With all this extra time at home lately, I’ve been spending more time staring inside my fridge wondering what my next snack is going to be. Surely, I am not alone in this. And with that, it also reminded me that my fridge was actually a mess. Austin and I decided now was a perfect time to finally give it a good clean and organizational system. I can't say this was a task I looked forward to, but we are so happy now that it's done. ...

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A Chic Mother’s Day Gift Guide

Mother's Day is less than two weeks away and while this holiday might not be the type of celebration that we're used to, it's still a day to celebrate women everywhere. To new mama's, old mama's, women hoping to be a mama, and all the women who act as caregivers, this one is for you. ...

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My Most-Worn Lipstick Shades for Everyday

I often get asked about my most-worn lipsticks (and some are still on sale right now with code SPRINGSAVE) and wanted to make an easy spot for you to reference. From matte to gloss, these are my favorite shades for my lips. ...

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Educational Ideas for Kids During Quarantine

If you've been a TTD reader for a while, then you know I used to be a Kindergarten and first grade teacher. And with everything going on in the world right now, I've been thinking about my fellow teachers quite a bit, as well as all the kids and parents at home trying to keep some version of their normal school routine going. I've been trying to find small ways to use my experience with kids as a teacher to create some resources for you all, so I hope today's post is helpful as I share a few educational ideas for kids during quarantine. ...

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