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Adidas sneakers for the whole family 👟 The boys sneakers are currently on sale! Ella’s are sold out at Adidas but I linked a different retailer and some other styles I loved ❤️

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Adidas sneakers for the whole family 👟 The boys sneakers are currently on sale! Ella’s are sold out at Adidas but I linked a different retailer and some other styles I loved ❤️ Adidas, kids sneakers, toddler sneakers, womens sneakers, fall shoes, casual everyday shoes, girls outfits, boys outfits

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I’m loving the track pants trend 😍 These are from Jane + Willow, I linked some really similar options at different price points! Mine are a small and come in some other colors as well! I love adding a denim shirt when the weather cools down 🍁🍂

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One of my favorite sweet treats with a Halloween twist 💀🎃👻 This would be perfect to bring to a Halloween party! Easy to make and so yummy 😋
Ingredients
• 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups mini pretzels broken into pieces
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups of Halloween M & M’s
• 1 cup peanut butter cups
• 1 bag of candy corn

In a large bowl, combine rice Chex cereal and pretzel pieces.
Melt peanut butter and chocolate together, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Pour peanut butter chocolate mixture over cereal/pretzel mixture and stir to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator until the mixture just barely begins to set up (about 30 minutes).
Remove the mixture from the refrigerator.
In a separate, large bowl, put ½ cup powdered sugar on the bottom of the bowl. Add half of the chilled mixture, then add another ½ cup powdered sugar over the cereal and the remaining chocolate/cereal mixture.
Gently stir until the powdered sugar is evenly distributed, tossing to coat the cereal with powdered sugar.
Chill the mixture again in the refrigerator until it’s set (about another 30-60 minutes).
Add more powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time until the cereal/pretzel mixture is coated.
Add M&Ms, candy corn and peanut butter cups and stir to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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One of my favorite sweet treats with a Halloween twist 💀🎃👻 This would be perfect to bring to a Halloween party! Easy to make and so yummy 😋
Ingredients
• 5 cups Rice Chex Cereal
• 1 ½ cups semisweet or dark chocolate chips
• 1 ½ cups creamy peanut butter
• 1 ½ cups mini pretzels broken into pieces
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1 ½ cups of Halloween M & M’s
• 1 cup peanut butter cups
• 1 bag of candy corn

In a large bowl, combine rice Chex cereal and pretzel pieces.
Melt peanut butter and chocolate together, either on the stovetop or in the microwave.
Pour peanut butter chocolate mixture over cereal/pretzel mixture and stir to combine.
Chill in the refrigerator until the mixture just barely begins to set up (about 30 minutes).
Remove the mixture from the refrigerator.
In a separate, large bowl, put ½ cup powdered sugar on the bottom of the bowl. Add half of the chilled mixture, then add another ½ cup powdered sugar over the cereal and the remaining chocolate/cereal mixture.
Gently stir until the powdered sugar is evenly distributed, tossing to coat the cereal with powdered sugar.
Chill the mixture again in the refrigerator until it’s set (about another 30-60 minutes).
Add more powdered sugar, ¼ cup at a time until the cereal/pretzel mixture is coated.
Add M&Ms, candy corn and peanut butter cups and stir to combine.
Transfer to a serving bowl and serve.

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A little mama & mini matching in adidas sneakers today 💕

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The perfect little fall treat 🍂🍁 These warm cinnamon apples over homemade vanilla ice cream 👌🏻 Seriously mouthwatering 🤤

Ingredients
•6 apples peeled and sliced (I used Fuji)
•1/2 cup granulated sugar
•1/2 cup brown sugar
•1 tablespoon cinnamon
•1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
•3 tablespoons corn starch
•pinch salt
•2 tablespoons unsalted butter

Directions
1. Put sliced apples, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, corn starch, and salt all into the crockpot and stir. Cube butter and stir into the mixture.

2. Cook on low for 4 hours or high for 2 hours, give a stir during cooking.
3. Serve warm over vanilla ice cream or on its own!

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We shot family photos last weekend and these are the outfits we all wore 🍁🍂 I loved the earth tones for fall 🫶🏻

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These shrink a dinks are a fun little indoor activity for the kiddos! Saved us on this rainy morning 🌧️👍🏼 I can remember doing these as a kid and loved them!

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Movie + race car beds for this rainy day 🌧️ I bought these beds around Christmas last year and my kids love them! They’re fun for sleepovers, movie nights or just for fun 🏎️

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Movie + race car beds for this rainy day 🌧️ I bought these beds around Christmas last year and my kids love them! They’re fun for sleepovers, movie nights or just for fun 🏎️

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What I wore for family photos last night 📸 I wore this dress in cream for spring photos a couple of years ago and thought this burgundy color would be perfect for fall 🍂🍁 Runs true to size!

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It’s that time of year when everyone starts taking those sweet family photos 🍁 I’m usually stressed out and scrambling trying to figure out what outfit I’m going to put everyone in. These three Amazon dresses have been some of my fave for family photos👌 All great price points! Wearing a medium in the first, small in second, and medium in third

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Fall family photo outfit ideas 🍂🍁 I’ve been trying to put outfits together for our family session this weekend, and this is what I have so far! Loving the more earthy tones.

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Crockpot Meals | For The Busy Moms 🍲 It’s sniffle season 🤧 Everyone has been battling sniffly noses over here, so a nice warm pot of chicken noodle soup just felt right 👌🏻 Served with a fresh loaf of warm bread 🥖 Delish! Save this post to try and

Ingredients

• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 3 carrots peeled & sliced
• 1 onion chopped
• 1 cup celery sliced
• 3 cloves garlic minced
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 cups dry egg noodles
• salt & pepper to taste

Directions
1. Put the chicken breasts, chicken broth, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, dried thyme, bay leaf, salt and pepper in the Crockpot.
2. Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours until the chicken is cooked through and tender.
3. Remove the chicken from the Crockpot and shred it using two forks. Return shredded chicken to the Crockpot.
4. Add the egg noodles to the Crockpot and cook on high heat for an additional 20-30 minutes until the noodles are cooked.
5. Remove bay leaf and enjoy!

Bread
Ingredients
• 3 cups bread flour
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 2 tsp of Himalayan Pink Salt
• 1 1/2 cups of lukewarm water

Directions
1. Mix all the dry ingredients first, then add water
2. Cover with plastic wrap and a towel for 2 hours
3. Flip, fold and let rest, 2-3 times over the next 30-60 mins
4. Heat the oven and dutch pot at 450 degrees
5. Sprinkle the bottom of the pot and top of the bread with a little flour and make a small slice in the top of the dough
6. Bake covered for 27 minutes then uncover, drop temp to 400 degrees and cook 10 more minutes
7. Enjoy!

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My curling iron is on sale right now! This is the 1 inch, but I also own the 1.25 and use it all the time! I love these curling irons 👌🏻
How to get beachy waves 🌊☀️ Another one of my favorite easy, hairstyles I love for someone who needs to get ready quick! I love this style bc it can last you a few days between styling 👍🏼 Everything I used is included in the Sephora sale.

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My coffee maker is part if the Amazon sale! A bunch of retailers have it discounted so take your pick! A great time to grab a big putchase discounted 👍🏼 I have been eyeing this espresso machine for months and I saw it go on sale and added it to cart so fast! Currently $150 off the normal price! ☕️

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Grab my new favorite hair tool during the Amazon Prime sale for under $300! I kept going back and forth and am so glad I finally ordered it 👌🏻 Great time to grab it while it’s discounted!

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My Caraway pans are part of the Amazon Sale! These are an investment, but definitely worth it!
One of my top purchases of 2025 🍳 I ordered this set of Caraway cookware during the Black Friday sale and have been using them daily! Such a difference from the old pans I had. Nothing sticks, they’re really easy to clean and the food comes out amazing 👌 They’re non toxic and come with the nicest storage organizers. They’re still on sale and worth every penny! The set I have is currently on sale right now!

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If you’re a busy mom who struggles to get dinner made while trying to juggle a hectic schedule you need a crockpot! Literal life saver and on sale right now!

Another crockpot meal to the rescue! We got a little taste of fall last week so this chili felt appropriate 👌🏻 I threw everything in the crock pot, ran to school pickup got everyone ready and out the door to my son’s football game and came home to a warm delicious crockpot of chili 😍 Talk about life saver! Are we into the crockpot meal ideas? What do you want to see next?

Ingredients
* 2 lbs ground beef
* 2 15 oz cans tomato sauce
* 2 cups low sodium beef broth
* 1 6 oz can of tomato paste
* 2 15 oz cans light red kidney beans drained and rinsed
* 1 medium green bell pepperseeded and diced
* 1 medium onion diced
* 4 cloves garlic minced
* 1/4 cup chili powder
* 2 Tbsp brown sugar
* 2 tsp ground cumin
* 2 tsp seasoned salt
* 2 tsp oregano
* 1 1/2 tsp lemon pepper
* 1 1/2 tsp garlic powder
* 1 tsp smoked paprika
* 1 tsp onion powder
* 1/8 tsp ground cinnamon
* sour cream and shredded cheese for serving

Directions
1. In a skillet, brown ground beef over medium high heat until no pink remains. Drain excess grease from skillet.
 2. Add ground beef, tomato sauce, beef stock, tomato paste and beans to your crockpot. Stir to combine.  
3. To the crockpot add diced pepper, onion, minced garlic, chili powder, light brown sugar, ground cumin, seasoned salt, oregano, lemon pepper, garlic powder, onion powder and cinnamon. Mix to combine. 
4. Cover and cook on high for 3-4 hours or on low for 6-8.  
5. Serve with sour cream, shredded cheese or any of your other favorite toppings. Enjoy!

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My goto lash and brow serums are on sale on Amazon and Babe Original site! I’m always amazed when I look back at my lashes and brows before I started using the Babe Original serums! I have no mascara on in either photo and just a little clear eyebrow gel on the right. My brows are so much more full now and my lashes are thicker and longer 👌🏻 Really helps on those days I go little to no makeup!

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Some of my top travel must haves for traveling with the kids are included in the Amazon Prime Sale!
SNA ➡️ CLE ✈️ Two flights, three airports, 7 hour travel day, and we made it! What are some of your best travel hacks for traveling with the kids? I linked some of my goto items I use to make traveling easier 👍🏼

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I just recently tried out this Diamond Drunk jewelry cleaner and it has been making my rings look so sparkly ✨ i put them in before bed, wake up and rinse and they have never looked more amazing! The cleaner is also non toxic which I love! If you’re looking for a way to shine up your jewelry easily, try out this cleaner while it’s on sale right now! 🫧💍

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The way I love making these things 🏈👏🏻 I love putting these little snack bags together for after the games! I added football stickers to these as well.

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The way I love making these things 🏈👏🏻 I love putting these little snack bags together for after the games! I added football stickers to these as well.

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Just added to cart 🛒 I’m a sucker for a good tote bag 😍 Especially if it’s personalized!! I just ordered this one and was able to choose the font color as well. Perfect mom bag 👌🏻

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We shot family photos last weekend and these are the outfits we all wore 🍁🍂 I loved the earth tones for fall 🫶🏻

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The prettiest little package showed up at my door this weekend 😍 This toddler sling is a must have for any mom and this new print is stunning!! I’m also excited to try out the zipper pouch attachment in another one of their new gorgeous prints in the ‘Her Nature’ collection 🐆 My neutral loving heart is so excited about these!! 👏🏻

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The prettiest little package showed up at my door this weekend 😍 This toddler sling is a must have for any mom and this new print is stunning!! I’m also excited to try out the zipper pouch attachment in another one of their new gorgeous prints in the ‘Her Nature’ collection 🐆 My neutral loving heart is so excited about these!! 👏🏻

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The prettiest little package showed up at my door this weekend 😍 This toddler sling is a must have for any mom and this new print is stunning!! I’m also excited to try out the zipper pouch attachment in another one of their new gorgeous prints in the ‘Her Nature’ collection 🐆 My neutral loving heart is so excited about these!! 👏🏻

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Look what just showed up at my door!!! These new Mabē carrier prints are so good 😍 My neutral loving heart is so excited!! You can shop their site with my link for 10% off sitewide 🤎

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Once you start making ice cream homemade, you’ll never go back to store bought 👌🏻🍦 Literally so darn good and easy to make! The machine was around $50

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The cutest little claw clip I ever did see 😍 I thought this was perfect for fall 👌🏻🍁🍂

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Halloween snack ideas for the kids 👻🎃🍁 I love making fun festive little snacks for the kids and they eat so much better when I do!
Pumpkin Bread
• comes from a box and my kids love!! Linked the one I use

Halloween Oat Balls
• 2 cups of oats
• 1 cup of peanut butter
• 1 Tbsp of flax seed
• 1 Tbsp of chia seeds
• 1/4 of honey
• 1/4 cup of chocolate chips
• 1 tsp of vanilla
• Halloween sprinkles

Mix, roll into balls and refrigerate!

Mummy Hotdogs
• 1 pack of hot dogs
• crescent rolls
• candy eye balls

1. Open crescent rolls and cut each triangle into long thin strips
2. Wrap each hot dogs with the crescent roll strip leaving room for the eyes.
3. Airfry at 350 degrees for 5-10 minutes
4. When finished let cool and use a little bit of ketchup or mustard to stick on the candy eyes.

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The temperature outside might not feel like fall, but were going for all the fall vibes we cam at home 🍂🍁 I love adding little touches of fall throughout the house and then doing full Halloween in the kids playroom 💀👻 Tis the season!

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A few things I have bought for the boys room 🏀🏈⚽️ Can you tell what theme we’re going for?! Sign with hooks is Hobby Lobby.

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If you suffer from red eyes that look irritated (where are my contact lens girlys!) you have to try these eye drops! I never realized how red my eyes really were until I saw what they looked like after using these drops 😱 Literally makes my makeup look different!

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