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Don’t sleep on the power of a DIY backdrop. I made a clean, photo ready setup for just $20 and it’s already become my go to for product shots, flatlays, and quick content days 📸✨ I only really used the epoxy and the tiles. The brackets are just for extra security but they weren’t really needed. This affordable backdrop is: Neutral and light friendly And budget approved I broke down all the details and exact links on my LTK, so if you’ve been needing something simple that works, it’s all there waiting for you 🛍 Are we entering our smart content era or what? LTKDIY LTKCreatorTips LTKUnder50 LTKHomeStudio LTKContentCreator LTKBeauty LTKHome LTKFindsUnder50

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Hi, I’m Angela, a stay at home mama sharing cozy recipes, coffee creations, comfy chic fashion, beauty favorites, and home finds. I create content to help women feel good at home and confident in their own skin while romanticizing everyday moments. You’ll find easy cooking how-tos, homemade coffee recipes, and lifestyle tips that make life feel a little more special.

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One thing I’ll always love? Turning classic treat shop flavors into something I can make at home 🍊❄️ This orange creamsicle slushi came together right in my @ninjakitchen Slushi machine. It’s so good! Home drinks just hit different.

What I used:
Orange Soda
Condensed Milk
Turn on slush setting and level 3

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Found them! Family Art Night coming up! Grab yours

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This Chai Dirty Coke surprised me in the best way 🥤✨ I mixed chai concentrate, Vanilla Coke, and a vanilla cold foam and it’s giving cozy fall soda shop vibes. Sweet, spicy, creamy, and bold all at once. Save this for your next drink experiment! 🍂

Here’s what I used:
@Coca-Cola Vanilla Coke (you can use plain Coke, Coke Zero or Diet Coke, just add .5 oz of vanilla syrup to it)
1 oz @DaVinci Gourmet Chai concentrate
Cold foam using heavy whipping cream and some vanilla syrup

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Yallll look what I found. It’s so cuttte. This Bath & Body Works stand mixer wallflower plug-in is the perfect mix of vintage charm and kitchen aesthetic. It looks just like a mini retro mixer and fills your space with the sweetest scents. Perfect for bakers, homemakers, and anyone who loves a little nostalgia in their decor 🤍

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For my busy ladies who are tired of hearing “what’s for dinner?” here’s your answer: taco bowls 🌮✨

I start with air fried potatoes or microwavable rice, then add carne asada, cheese, sour cream, guac, and pico. Dinner is done in 30 minutes, no stress, no overthinking.

It’s flexible, filling, and the kind of meal that makes weeknights feel so much easier. Save this idea for your next busy night 🤎 What are some of your favorite ways to make taco bowls? Let me know down below.

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Small but mighty ☕✨ The Keurig K-Mini Mate Single Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker is perfect when you want fresh coffee without the fuss. Compact enough for any counter but powerful enough to deliver rich flavor in minutes. Just add water, pop in your favorite K-Cup, and sip away.

Perfect for kitchens, dorms, and even your work desk 🤎

Would you use this at home or take it to the office? 👇🏾

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Apple crisp meets caramel latte vibes 🍎☕✨

I lined my cup with caramel drizzle, poured in my homemade apple crisp syrup, milk, ice, espresso and then topped it with silky cold foam and even more caramel on top. Every sip feels like fall in a glass.

Save this recipe for your next cozy coffee day and follow for more homemade latte inspo 🤎

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Get into spooky season with these affordable Halloween cups from Walmart 🎃☕ From ghost mugs to pumpkin tumblers, this collection is perfect for coffee, tea, cocoa, or just adding a festive touch to your fall kitchen. Cute, budget-friendly, and ready to shop now!

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When your soda gets a tropical glow up 🌴🍍
I took Olipop’s new Pineapple SpongeBob soda and turned it into a dirty pineapple soda with a splash of coconut cream… and let’s just say it tastes like vacation in a cup 🥥✨

Would you try this combo or keep it classic? 👇🏾

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My new favorite coffee lineup 🤎☕
I started by drizzling caramel inside my cup, then poured in my homemade brown sugar syrup for that rich, cozy sweetness. Next came my milk of choice, ice, and a double shot of Starbucks espresso brewed right over an ice ball so it stays perfectly chilled without watering down the flavor.

To finish, I topped it with silky vanilla cold foam, the kind that melts into the espresso and makes every sip taste like dessert.

This is the kind of at home coffee that makes skipping the café an easy choice. Who’s saving this recipe for the weekend? 👇🏾

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Anthropologie did not come to play with this year’s Halloween cups 🕸️☕ From spooky chic to downright adorable, every single one is calling my name.

If you’re a coffee lover with a soft spot for seasonal mugs, this is your sign to run, not walk, to snag your favorite before they’re gone.

Which one would you add to your collection first? 🎃👇🏾

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Let’s unbox my new @nespresso and chit chat☕

Journal Entry: “What parts of me have I neglected… that I want to nurture again?” ✍🏾

As my kids step deeper into their teen years and need less of me, I’ve been quietly asking myself this very question. It’s wild how motherhood can wrap your entire identity in everyone else’s needs. And then one day… there’s space. Echoes. A bit of quiet.

Today, I unboxed more than just a Nespresso machine. I unboxed a part of me I’ve missed, the slow mornings, intentional self care, and the version of myself who used to sit still and feel. ☕🫶🏾

Maybe for you, it’s painting again, journaling, dancing, or just waking up early to hear your own thoughts before the world starts. Whatever it is, it matters.

Let’s talk in the comments:
What part of YOU have you put on pause… and feel ready to rediscover? 🩷

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Homemade brown sugar syrup is easier than you think 🤎☕
Here’s my go to recipe:

1 cup @imperial dark brown sugar
3/4 cup water
Pinch of salt
1 tsp bourbon vanilla bean paste

Simmer until the sugar dissolves, let it cool, and store in a bottle or jar. Perfect for lattes, cold foam, and even baking 🍯✨

Save this so you can make a batch for your next coffee at home 👇🏾

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If you needed a sign to stock up on fall candles this is it 🍁🕯️

Michael’s has their fall scents on sale and they are in the cutest packaging and smell like everything cozy about the season.

Perfect for crisp mornings, movie nights, and making your home feel like a hug.

Which one are you grabbing first? 👇🏾

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Banana bread season feels like a personality trait at this point 🍌

Made this loaf in my Le Creuset bakeware, with extra ripe bananas and just the right amount of vanilla.
Soft, golden, and gone before it even cooled.

It’s giving “eat it warm with your coffee and cut another slice just because”
Tag someone who’d ask for the end piece 👇🏾

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No more dry dinners over here 🔥

This T-fal Infrared Air Fryer reaches 750°F in 45 seconds (with zero preheat) and still keeps your meals moist, golden, and crisped to perfection 👏🏾

I’m obsessed with the crispy finish setting plus, 7 functions and a 6qt size?
This one’s made for big meals and quiet kitchen wins.

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Calling all brownie lovers 🍫☕
This iced latte is giving rich, fudgy, and perfectly caffeinated.

Think chocolate espresso, creamy milk, vanilla, and that chocolate drizzle moment you didn’t know you needed.

Would you sip this or save it for dessert?
👇🏾 Drop a 🍫 if you’re trying this combo next!

Here’s how I made it:
3 oz of @nespresso rich chocolate vertuo pod, brewed in my VertuoPlus machine on top of @torani white chocolate sauce and @traderjoes bourbon vanilla bean paste.

Cold Foam:
Chocolate sauce
Heavy whipping cream
A bit of milk or creamer
Vanilla syrup

Rim your cup with @gihardelli Chocolate sauce
Add Ice
Pour milk of choice
Add espresso
Top with cold foam and chocolate drizzle
Enjoy!

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Don’t sleep on this combo EOS Crème de Pistachio + Finery Pistachio Please = soft skin AND compliments all day long.
It’s giving cozy, creamy, luxe without trying too hard.

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“Ain’t Nobody Dope As Me” Enjoying this beautiful day.

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ITS TIMMEEEEEEEEE *in my Mariah Carey voice*

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I’m already thinking a pumpkin spice cheesecake latte 🤔

Fall
Pumpkin Spice
Pumpkin Spice Latte

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Okay let’s do this! I’m walking you through how I make my Teddy Graham latte. This Teddy Graham latte walked straight out of snack time and into my iced coffee era 🐻☕

Cinnamon, brown sugar, honey and espresso. Poured over icy milk then topped with cold foam and a cinnamon dusting.

Yes I served it in my teddy cup because why not?

It’s sweet cozy and just nostalgic enough to feel like a hug in a glass
Would you sip this?

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The Teddy Graham latte is my baby and it’s ICONIC. Oh and I couldn’t forget delicious cold foam. Happy Friday!

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If the day took a little too much from you, this is how you pour some peace back in 🛁.

I keep a bag of Dr Teal’s Epsom salt on hand at all times because sometimes a hot bath and a quiet room are the most underrated form of self rescue.

Linked my favorite scent on LTK
because soft moments are necessary not luxury.

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Lemon print sundress and bold orange tiered dress spotted at Walmart. Budget friendly summer fashion, perfect for brunch, vacation, or everyday wear. Easy, breezy, and under $40. Your warm weather wardrobe just got an upgrade.

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This iced latte is inspired by strawberry agua fresca and it’s just as refreshing and dreamy as it looks. Fresh muddled strawberries. Strawberry syrup. Sweetened condensed milk. Creamy milk over ice. A smooth espresso pour to top it all off

It’s sweet with a bold kick and absolutely beautiful layered in a glass. I linked everything from the glassware to the tools I used so you can recreate it at home and elevate your coffee routine

If fruity coffee drinks are your vibe this is a must try. Save it for your next morning or mid afternoon pick me up

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Oh yea this MAC x JT lip kit is a go! I even included a few other options that are more affordable that gives you the same look!

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Peach Cobbler Inspired Latte Using Some of My Favorite Coffee Essentials

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I don’t play about the vibe of my space and this little diffuser from @zeyafragrance is my new favorite thing on my Target Storefront 🛒✨

The ZEYA Portable Fragrance Diffuser is sleek, cordless, and heatless, which means I can place it anywhere in my home without thinking twice (no outlets, no spills, no mess).

🕯️ Comes with a pre loaded fragrance card, 3 AA batteries, and a mount
🌿 Pet-safe + non toxic essential oils
🔄 Adjustable scent levels
🕰️ Refills last up to 45 days (batteries up to 4 months!)
✨ Perfect for up to 300 sq ft of soft, not too much fragrance

It’s giving effortless luxury and everyday calm which is very much the season I’m in.

Find it now on my Target Storefront and thank me later 💨💗 Link in bio or story

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Check out this blueberry mojito I made because soft evenings deserve fresh mint, muddled berries, and something slightly sparkly in your glass.
There's something about sipping this on a slow afternoon or relaxing evening that feels amazing.
Sweet, tart, and refreshingly alive, just like the version of me that's learning to enjoy life in little sips.
Fresh blueberries, lime juice, muddled mint leaves, and that perfect hint of fizz. Homemade, unbothered, and giving full summer softness. Follow for more

What I used:
Frozen blueberries
Fresh Mint
Lime and its juice
Blueberry syrup (my recipe)
2 oz @bacardi rum
Add ice
Top with ginger beer (or club soda)
Garnish with more fresh mint and lime wedge
Enjoy!

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This week’s beauty spotlight is all about glow and correction. I’ve been loving the Good Molecules Discoloration Correcting Serum. It gives smooth, even skin without doing the most. Perfect for fading dark marks and hyperpigmentation, especially for melanin rich skin like mine. Lightweight, no irritation, and fits right into my daily routine. If you’re trying to level up your glow game, this one’s a must. Grab yours today and thank me later. ✨ #goodmolecules #skincare #skinpoppin

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These pair so perfectly together!

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These have enhanced my content game ‼️‼️ #rayban #contentcreation #metaglasses

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Say goodbye to dark circles and eye bags.

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