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How I'm Saving My Family Thousands of Dollars a Year - An Audit of Household Expenses

Have you ever done an audit of your bills and expenses? This was my first time, and I’m going to be saving my family thousands of dollars a year which is pretty exciting. I’m also implementing a couple really simple strategies to get more savvy with our money. Here is a list of what bills I was able to trim down (including what companies/brands etc I switched to), how I’m getting more savvy with our money, and how you can too.

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Our 24 Hour Staycation in Mount Pleasant

My husband and I did a staycation in Mount Pleasant this past weekend. This is my honest review of The Cabana Bar at Water’s Edge, the Post House Inn where we stayed for the night, the bar at the Post House, and Gala Desserts.

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3 Easy Holiday Recipes With Just 6 ingredients or Less

Scrambling for something to bring to that party? These are some of mine and my family’s favorite and easiest holiday or party recipes. They all have 6 ingredients or less! One appetizer, one casserole and one dessert. Guaranteed to be crowd pleasers at your next party.

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Monogrammed Gifts For the Holiday Season (or not!)

Any gift feels a little more special when it’s monogrammed. Any of theses gifts are great for Christmas, Hanukkah, birthdays, anniversaries, bridal showers, etc! You have the option to purchase any of these items without monogramming if you prefer.

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Loving & Eyeing Lately | Ninth Edition

Whew I haven’t done one of these in a minute!!! I’m back — and this series is being expanded to include a “what I am eyeing” lately section. Originally I had been including what I have been loving lately — things I already own, do, eat, drink, listen to, etc. I am also constantly eyeing new things and keeping new ideas on my radar too, and I figure they are worth sharing with you. So here we go. I am loving lately: a fall candle, a piece of furniture, a bracelet, photos from a photo shoot I did recently, and a podcast.

I am eyeing lately: hands-free slip on sneakers, knee high boots, pretty curtains, a local flower press company, and a new waterfront restaurant in downtown Charleston.

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Loving Lately Eighth Edition

Lately I am loving the microblading I had done on my eyebrows, my linen bed sheets, Amazon subscriptions, maternity lounge pants and a car dashboard camera.

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My Favorite Clean Beauty Products (+ some dirtier ones I can't let go)

I started “cleaning” up my beauty and household a couple years ago when my husband and I were about ready to start a family. (synthetic fragrance and parabens etc are hormone disrupters!) I detailed the household items I cleaned up in a series I called “Detoxing my Charleston Home”. You can read a summary here. I haven’t talked much about the beauty items I’ve transitioned to, well, because I am no beauty blogger but after two years I’ve found quite a few I’ve loved and want to share with you.

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Loving Lately Seventh Edition

This week I am loving a handmade dress from India, a pretty popsocket, a salad from a local restaurant, my new outdoor furniture and a life-changing podcast!

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One Year with Wyatt Part 3: Reflecting

As I am writing this, Wyatt is already considered a toddler. He moved rooms at daycare the week of his birthday. It all happened so fast! How did my baby go from 4 lbs 7 oz to a babbling, crawling, scooting, giggling little human? Here’s what I’ve learned the past year…

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One Year with Wyatt Part I: His Birth Story

One year as a mama, one year with a son, one year of ups, downs, changes, and so many things that will never be the same. For those who don’t know the story, let me first tell you about how (and where) Wyatt came into this world.

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