Hello friends and happy hump day!  I know it's a little late for an Easter post, but with good old Amazon Prime to the rescue there is still time to snag a few basket goodies.  And if you're like me and still haven't bought a dress, hopefully one of those as well ;) 

Here are four dresses that are perfect for Easter and are all under $30 that can arrive at your doorstep by Friday! 

Stripe Print Flare Dress

I am obsessed with this stripe dress.  I actually just ordered it in the pale red color, so I'll be sure to share it when it arrives!! 

Swing Midi Dress

Loving the fun, flirty sleeves and the small polka dots on this adorable dress! 

Boho Maxi Dress

If you're looking for a more casual option, I think this one is perfect! 

And then here are few non-candy items that would make perfect gifts to go in your kids baskets.  And again, if you order any of these today they will all arrive by Friday! 

Bathtub Crayons and Markers

Outdoor Kids Adventure Set

Giant Bubble Wand Kit

Sidewalk Chalk and Mandala

3-1 Chef Kit For Girls and Boys

Hello friends and happy Tuesday!! 

// This past weekend Todd and I decided to get our porches and our garden looking like spring! Lowe's had the best selection of flowers, vegetables, and herbs. 

I had a lot of questions about the kind of plants I used in our front porch planters, so I took a picture of the tags below.  The green hanging on the sides is English ivy, but I can't remember the name of the green filler in the middle.  I'll make sure to ask later today on Instagram because I think it's pretty common and I'm sure someone will know :) 

And clearly I should have put on more sunscreen because my knees and my chest ended up getting really sunburned.  Thank heavens for this golden stuff right here that one of my readers recommended for sunburn last year.  It's the best stuff I've ever used, plus, it also keeps you from peeling!  I also noticed they have a spray for your hair and moisturizing cream for your face and body.

// Todd surprised me last week for no reason at all by having these gorgeous flowers delivered.  As much as I love receiving flowers on my birthday, our anniversary, and Valentine's there is something so sweet and special about receiving them just because. 

// Friday night baseball with my two favorite ball players.  Nothing makes me happier than watching these two on the ball field. 

I can't believe it's been over two months since I've written on this blog. I have missed all of you guys and this space dearly, and I'll never be able to thank you enough for the kind words and support you all showed me during my time away. Again, I am hoping to share with you all my full story in time, but it's a deep, emotional story. It has a lot of twists and turns, and I am just not ready nor do I know how to truly tell it all fully right now. 

Through all of this time and healing, I have realized that while my story is a huge part of my life, it doesn't define who I am as a whole. With all the bumps and bruises along the way, there has also been A LOT of joy, love, and happiness through it all. 

// As most of you probably know, we lost our sweet fur baby of 14 years at the beginning of this year. It was so hard on all of us losing Rocky, but we knew it was his time to go and we all felt at peace when he left us. I believe that every animal has a purpose, and I have no doubt that Rocky more than filled his "dogs purpose" during his 14 years with our family. He was one loved dog, and one that our family will always love and will never forget. 

// After taking our time grieving Rocky and listening to the kids ask non-stop when we were going to get a new dog, we finally caved and decided we would visit the Charleston Animal Society. Of course, we instantly fell in love with all of the dogs, but decided to bring this handsome boy "Butters" home. We were told going in that he was a stray, and that he had tested positive for heart worms, but after less than 24 hours with him, we could tell he was clearly much more sick than any of us knew. As of right now, he is back at the Charleston Animal Society with their vet hopefully getting the help he needs. 

// I am trying to get back on the cooking train after a break from that as well, and much to my surprise, I actually miss it :) After not being able to fall asleep Monday night and being on Pinterest for over two hours, I found some awesome summer recipes! This one caught my eye because I LOVE black eyed peas, and plus, it also looked super easy! 

Southern Black-eyed Pea Salad - Recipe Via Daring Gourmet

And last up for today, here are a few recent outfits. I was so happy to to hear you guys say you missed my outfit posts, and that you wanted to see those again! I am about to make a big summer Amazon order, so hopefully I'll have that up next week on Instastories and on here as well. 

Off The Shoulder Pom Pom Blouse // White Skinny Jeans // Wedge Sandal

Blouse  runs tts, and for reference, I'm wearing a small. 

Similar Off the Shoulder Tee // Joe's Skinny Ankle Jeans // Strappy Sandal

First off, I want to thank you guys for all of the dm messages and emails checking on me.  I must say, that truly meant so much knowing you guys cared and have been concerned.  

I wanted to let you know that I'm doing great and that everything around here is really good.  But I have to be honest with you guys, getting to this place hasn't been an easy road, and I was forced to my knees and truly thought I had hit rock bottom before getting here.  I always thought that the saying "bring you to your knees" was just a figure of speech, until it literally happened to me. 

I have learned so much.  I have a lot to share and a lot to not share just for my story, but I also hope to help any of you all who are struggling. Throughout all of this, I felt pulled in several different directions and I did a lot of research intensively to learn what could possibly be "wrong" with me. I know now that nothing is "wrong" with me, and that I was called and forced to sit and do this work to get to the place I am now. And just so you guys know, when I say intensive research, I am literally talking almost two months of barely leaving my house and spending at least 10+ hours a day researching, reading, and learning. 

As you can probably guess, there is no way for me to share all the different topics and everything that I've learned in one blog post, so I'm planning to take it bit by bit to share my journey researching in several different blog posts next week.  A lot of you may not want or even need to read some of the topics, but for some, I can almost guarantee that no matter what your story or situation is, it will give you a better sense of understanding and peace. 

And on that deep note, I hope you all have a wonderful Friday and a wonderful weekend!  I'll be back next week with more on this, along with my regular posts on fashion finds, recipes, decor, and fun life happenings!! 

Good morning friends and happy Monday!

It's been quite a while since I've shared what we've been up to around here so I thought I would kick Monday off by sharing a little 'this and that' with y'all! 

This past weekend I only pulled my phone out once to snap this picture before we headed out for lunch with the kiddos on Saturday.  Other than that, we had a really nice, laid back weekend with a lot of family time which consisted of movies in the bed, Nerf gun fights, and a lot of outdoor time by the fire pit. 

Peplum Puffer Jacket // Turtle Neck Tunic Sweater //

Gold Leaf Necklace (only $9.99) // Waterproof Ugg Suede Boots

The weather was so nice the weekend before last.  It was cool outside, but the sun was out so it was the perfect day for a bike ride. 

Along the bike trail, we stopped at the kids favorite tree and also looked for shells along the beach. 

I had so many dm messages about Taylor's tutu sweater dress.  I purchased it from Amazon here and Taylor is wearing it in a 6 tall. 

// This was last Tuesday in Charlotte with some of my favorite girls before heading out to see Justin Timberlake!  It was such a fun night, and let me just say, Justin did not disappoint in concert. 

// And last, because this dress is such a good one and I know it was sold out for a long time, I wanted to let y'all know it's back in stock in all sizes and colors!  You guys will not believe the quality and the fit of this dress for only $20! 

Loose Casual Front Tie Dress // Booties (Look for Less Here)