The Most Darling Handmade Holiday Gifts

Personally, I think it’s super important to have access to high quality, handmade items by small businesses at our fingertips. Going to craft and holiday fairs just isn’t as easy with a little one, so I like to scour the pages of Etsy to find sweet little happies that remind me of some special people in my life.

Here are some suggestions from my favorite shops for affordable + adorable holiday gift ideas and stocking stuffers! Keep on Reading!

TOTALLY Random Haul! | Possible Holiday Gift + Outfit Ideas

Hey y’all! Here’s a quick collection of some SUPER random things I have found on shopping adventures recently – wanted to share some possible holiday wardrobe + gift ideas! Does your family take pictures every year for the holidays? What kind of outfits do you guys wear?

Rev Up Your Everyday Routine: Beauty Recommendations from a Mama with No Time for the Bad!

If you’re a lady in a time crunch or you’re rockin’ it on a budget, I’ve rounded up a few ingredients to add to your quick beauty routine! Check out these skin, makeup, and hair products that I’ve made part of my everyday get-ready. Keep on Reading!

Columbus Day Online Sales Roundup

A holiday weekend usually means saaaaaaales – Here’s what I think is worth checking out, from handmade to megastores. Keep on Reading!

Shopping T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods for the BEST DEALS!

Here are some quick tips that I LIVE BY to get the best deals at my three favorite stores, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods

If you know me, you know I diiiie when I find a good deal on something I’ve been wanting. Bargain hunting runs in my genes, what can I say? Here are some quick tips that I LIVE BY to get the best deals at my three favorite stores, T.J. Maxx, Marshalls, and Homegoods. Keep on Reading!

The BEST Farmers Market South of the James River

The donuts. If I didn’t provide you with any other reason, go for the donuts. If you’re any where near central Virginia, you must make a Saturday morning trip to the South of the James Farmers Market.

The donuts. If I didn’t provide you with any other reason, go for the donuts. If you’re any where near central Virginia, you must make a Saturday morning trip to the South of the James Farmers Market. Keep on Reading!

It’s Nearly Fall Y’all! Decor + DIY Ideas to Get You Ready

Pumpkins, sweatshirts, leaves, blankets, coffee and slow cooker meals. I’m so (secretly) excited for fall. We don’t have a ton of surfaces in the new home that aren’t in use, so I love to decorate our dining room buffet and table. We are a family of three and the dining room doesn’t get much use — we always end up at the kitchen table. I’m hoping that some welcoming and warming decor will do the trick and lure us in there more often.

If you like to DIY or craft in general, you’re going to love this quick and easy project! Plus it will only cost you around $15 for everything. Keep on Reading!

The Non-Baby Registry – What NOT to Buy

When building our baby registry, we started off with the little checklist from the baby store. Guess what, they provide this list so they sell more stuff. Many of these items are just stuff and your baby may or may not use it. Keep on Reading!

Underrated Aldi and Lidl Products

We have recently decided to follow a grocery budget, so both Aldi and Lidl have become my best friends. I’m a longtime lover of all things Aldi and I’ve got some serious opinions. Do you shop at Aldi and/or Lidl? Okay, do you at least buy your staples there? They are popping up all over the country! The prices and quality are top notch. So if you’re not, I can’t recommend it enough. Keep on Reading!