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This might be one of my favorite fall DIYs. 🍂 These succulent Cinderella pumpkins are so easy to make, last all season long, and make a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece.

The best part? There’s no cutting into the pumpkin, and when the season is over, you can replant the succulents and keep enjoying them.

Make one on your own, or grab some friends, pour something festive, and turn it into a fall girls’ night. 🍷🎃
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This might be one of my favorite fall DIYs. 🍂 These succulent Cinderella pumpkins are so easy to make, last all season long, and make a beautiful Thanksgiving centerpiece. The best part? There’s no cutting into the pumpkin, and when the season is over, you can replant the succulents and keep enjoying them. Make one on your own, or grab some friends, pour something festive, and turn it into a fall girls’ night. 🍷🎃 www.stayingblonde.com LTKSeasonal LTKHome LTKmomlife

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Some of the best nighttime creams, and serum that I’ve found.

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If you’re looking for a new night cream, I have to recommend this Midnight Cream and Midnight Eye Cream by L’Oreal. I’ve been using it for a couple months now and absolutely love it.

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If you’re looking for an amazing serum, look no further. L’Oréal’s Age Perfect LE DUO serum leaves my skin, both soft and hydrated.

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An easy and spooky DIY Halloween decoration that also makes the house smell great.

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Here is everything we use to project the videos onto our tunnel. #halloween

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If you’re looking for a great budget, friendly skin care take a look at Good Molecules. I’ve especially been using their lightweight moisturizer for a couple months now and I love it.

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This is everything we used to build our haunted Halloween tunnel. I have the full supply list and directions at www.stayingblonde.com.

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This is your sign to plan an outdoor Halloween movie night…Especially while the weather is still warm. 🎃🍿

What Halloween movie are you picking?

#fallvibes #outdoormovienight #halloweenmovienight #halloweenideas #nightmarebeforechristmas

This is your sign to plan an outdoor Halloween movie night.

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Apple crisp just smells like September to me. 🍎🍂 Maybe it’s because we always have tons of apples this time of year, and this is one of those recipes I make every fall. It’s easy, delicious, and makes the entire house smell SO good.

Here’s what you need:

• 4 cups apples, peeled & chopped
• ¾ tsp cinnamon
• 1 tbsp lemon juice

Topping
• ¾ cup packed brown sugar
• ½ cup flour
• ½ cup oats
• ¾ tsp cinnamon
• ¾ tsp nutmeg
• ⅓ cup butter, softened

How to make it:
• Toss the apples with cinnamon and lemon juice, then add them to a greased baking dish.
• Mix together the brown sugar, flour, oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
• Add the softened butter and use a pastry cutter, or just your hands, to mix until you have coarse crumbs.
• Sprinkle the topping evenly over the apples.
• Bake at 375°F for about 30 minutes, or until the apples are soft and the topping is golden brown.

That’s it! Super simple and absolutely delicious… especially warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. 😋

Comment APPLE and I’ll send you the full recipe, or you can find it at the link in my bio.

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My teen’s skin has never looked better since she started using this foaming wash and breakout clearing booster! I can’t see enough good things about these products.

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This is seriously the cutest Crossbody bag. It’s perfect for fall, and I love that It’s also versatile and that I can change it into an over the shoulder bag. @goodtotes

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I love when I get influenced and it works out. This skirt will be adorable for fall. I might even try getting it in a lighter color for summertime.

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If you’re headed to Japan during the summertime, save this post!

Summer in Japan is HOT and humid, and after 11 days traveling through Tokyo and Kyoto, I definitely learned a few things about what to pack… and what not to pack.

I put my full summer packing list on the blog, complete with a FREE printable packing checklist. head over to stayingblonde.com for my free packable checklist.

Can you tell I love making these packing lists? 😂 Where should I do next?

#japanpackinglist #japantravel #japansummer #japantraveltips #japantrip

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I freaking love my lounging pool! Now, if I can just keep my dog out of it!

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Packing for Peru is a little different than packing for most trips.

You’ll likely experience everything from cool mountain mornings to hot, humid days in the Amazon, so packing smart makes all the difference.

We spent two weeks exploring Peru with nothing but carry-ons, and this is exactly what worked for us (plus a few things I’d leave at home next time).

Save this for your Peru trip, and if you want my free printable packing list, comment Pack and I’ll Dm it to you. You’ll also find it in the link in my bio. #perutravel #packinglist #traveltipsandtricks #carryononly #peru

Headed to Greece? 🇬🇷 Comment GREECE and I’ll send you a DM with my FREE Printable Greece Packing Checklist!

You’ll also find my complete Greece packing guide and full packing list through the link in my bio.

After putting together my Italy packing list, I had so much fun creating it that I decided to make packing guides for even more destinations we’ve visited. I hope they make planning your next adventure just a little bit easier. ❤️

#greecetravel #greecesummer #packinglist #greecestyle #traveltips

Italy Packing Checklist (Carry-On Only!) 🇮🇹✈️

One of the questions I get asked a lot is how I fit everything into just a carry-on. After several family trips to Europe and beyond (and plenty of trial and error), I’ve learned that packing light is the only way to travel.

For every trip, I put together a packing list for myself and my kids, so I figured I’d start sharing these lists with you, too.

This first packing list includes everything I packed in my carry-on for two weeks in Italy. 🇮🇹 The best part? There was still plenty of room left for shopping! 🛍️

If you’d like the complete list, including my FREE printable packing checklist, you’ll find it over on the blog. Link in my bio.

And yes... as I get ready for Peru, I’m once again trying to fit everything into just a carry-on and backpack. 😅 I’ll be sharing that packing list soon, too!

#italypackinglist #packingforvacation #packinglist #italytravel #traveltipsandtric

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Every good boy (or girl) needs a good bathrobe.

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Help me choose! Which one do you like? They are both under $50 and I love them both, but I don’t need to brown polkadot dresses.

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What do you think? For $116 less I think it’s terrific! Perfect for summer.

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My nonnegotiable things I have with me whenever I fly.
These are the items I will not fly without…even if it’s a short flight.

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These shoes worked so well during our trip to Japan last summer that I just bought them again, but this time in black. Seriously we walked anywhere from 25 to 30,000 steps a day and I had no problems. If you’re looking for walking shoes, I can’t recommend these enough.

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Cutest Disney Loungefly bag ever! #disney #loungefly

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Wai’anapanapa State Park is hands down one of the most iconic stops on the Road to Hana. Once you see it, you’ll understand why.

This was a total bucket list moment for me. That black sand beach against the bright turquoise water? Even more stunning in real life.

Just a heads up, this is one stop you have to plan ahead for. Reservations are required and they don’t offer same-day entry, so be sure to book in advance!

It’s one of those places that feels a little wild, a little magical, and completely unforgettable.

Save this for your Maui itinerary. You won’t want to miss it. You can find more unforgettable and must see stops along the Road to Hana over on the blog. Link in bio. #blacksandbeach #blacksandbeachmaui #waianapanapa #roadtohana #mauitravel

Wai’anapanapa State Park and this black sand beach is located on Maui and is one of the most popular spots on the Road to Hana.
I actually didn’t intend for my swimsuit to match the sand that day. I guess it was just serendipity.

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These are all might go to travel bags now. They’re lightweight, waterproof and extremely versatile.

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I love all my Tiare Hawaii dresses, especially in Hawaii ❤️

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Playing with the Insta 360 on the way to Hana

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My mom’s new artwork is cracking me up. 😂

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The best toning shampoo and conditioner ever.

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This is seriously the best purple toning shampoo and conditioner I’ve ever tried!

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It’s finally spring, which felt like the perfect excuse to make a dessert that is perfect for spring and summer.

These Pistachio Pudding Bars are the most Midwest dessert ever, and I first had them back in Indiana at my best friend’s mom’s 4th of July BBQ years ago. Still one of my favorites.

The full Recipe is on the blog. Link in bio.

#retrorecipes #easydessert #midwestrecipes #nostalgicfood #springbaking

What’s your favorite garden-fresh veggie? 🌱
I don’t usually plant until early April, but the weather has been so nice that I figured I should at least get the garden cleaned out and ready.

I’m thinking about keeping it simple this year and filling most of it with tomatoes and peppers since that’s what we actually eat the most. I love growing cucumbers too, but the last two years they’ve been so bitter I’m starting to take it personally. 😆

What do you always plant every year?

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Happy St. Patrick’s Day ☘️ Pulled out my green Onitsuka’s today.

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