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Category: LIFESTYLE

eco-friendly swaps

HOW TO “GO GREEN” IN 2019 + SAVE MONEY DOING IT

This year, I’m trying to make a more conscious effort to be less wasteful. I’ve recently traded in the plastic shopping bags you get at the grocery store for reusable…

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A curated list of Amazon products

AMAZON FAVORITES + FINDS

I’ve been collecting a wishlist on Amazon just after Jamie and I registered for our wedding. I thought how clever it would be to start a list of things we…

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how to use a smudge stick

SMUDGING 101| A GUIDE FOR CLEANSING YOUR SPACE AND SPIRIT

Have you heard of smudging? The ritual of smudging is to remove any bad energy from your home/space or your person/spirit and I’m going to tell you how and why…

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weekend reads volume 3

WEEKEND READS | VOL. 3

Hi guys! It’s been a while since I posted a “Weekend Reads” so I thought this would be a perfect time because it’s freezing outside and if you’re anything like…

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CREAMY BROCCOLI AND CHEESE SOUP

RICH AND CREAMY BROCCOLI CHEESE SOUP

Hello, cool crisp weather!  One of the first things I do when the weather cools down is to pull out my stash of yummy soup recipes and whip up a batch…

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PAPERCLIP DECOR

DIY TASSEL BOOKMARKS

Happy hump day!  Today I’ll be sharing with you this super easy and cute DIY tutorial for tassel bookmarks!  I came across this idea a few weeks ago but I’m just…

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FOLLOW ALONG @thecottageboundblog

  • Girl put your records on and play your favorite song 🎶 Just picked up a new record the other day! Have you heard of Cotton Jones? They sound so dreamy with a vintage kind of vibe that I can’t help but sway to! Swipe through to have a listen and let me know what you think! 💫
  • A Halloween colored golden hour and this house was dressed perfectly for the occasion... It’s still heating up here in the south and by the end of these photos my overalls were sticking to my legs so bad that I had to hike them up to get back into the car 😅 Hey fall over here!🙋‍♀️🍂 Anyone else dealing with all this heat still?
  • Happy first of October!!! 🎃 I’ve gone batty decorating the porch... 🦇 I added a few pops of green for a “gourd-gous” scene as my witchy side reminds me, tis near Halloween! Looking forward to starting October off right with all the spooky magic this month brings! Clearly Halloween is one of my fave holidays and I’ve been so ready for it! Have you started decorating yet? I’d love to know what you’re doing for porch decor this year! Also, what do you think of my DIY painted doormat?
  • Every year for as long as I can remember, my family has celebrated the fall season by bringing home a bag of @brachscandy Autumn Mix. #sponsored This year, I thought it might be nice to share the tradition with friends by making them a spooky sweet treat because it's not Halloween without Brach's candy corn. That said, I stopped by @target on my way home to pick some up (plus a bag of Pumpkins for me) and whipped up this super simple Dark Chocolate Candy Corn Bark (recipe below). To add some extra holiday spirit, I placed them in cute goodie bags with a little tag that says "This is for you, Boo!" Can't wait to hand these out and keep the tradition going! Happy Haunting, friends! (1) 12oz. Bag of Dark Chocolate Chunks (melted) (1) 10-15 of Brach's Candy Corn Sprinkles of Your Choice (1) Cookie Sheet Covered with Parchment Paper After the chocolate has been melted, carefully spread the warm chocolate out on the pan and smooth over into one layer.  Add candy corn/sprinkles and allow to cool in the fridge.  Once cooled, break the chocolate apart into large chunks/shards and disperse as you please. #TargetEasyMeals #DIYatTarget #momentmade #madetoshare #breakoutthebrachs
  • Most of the time my days off consist of me running errands, cleaning and working on stuff for the blog, not to mention, all the other things that come up in life. Today, I managed to wake up early and check out the local farmer’s market (they had 🎃 check out my stories if you wanna sneak a peek), catch up with some good friends that I haven’t seen in awhile, and even squeezed in a little DIY project that I’ve been wanting to try for quite some time (also in stories)... This was a rare day indeed, but a really good one and it pains me that I have to remind myself to do more things that bring me joy as it seems like I’m always busy these days. That being said, I just thought I’d check in with you because I know first hand how easy it is to run yourself ragged. So here it goes, what have you done to feed your soul/bring you joy lately? ✨
  • Dreaming of the day we get our first cool crisp fall weather! Until then, I be wearing my sweaters in the AC and watching Harry Potter on repeat! Also, I’m super into this color RN! Are you loving all the rusty hues this season? 🍂✨#whitecrowbrand #myzsupply #sweater
  • When it’s 92 degrees out, but you still wanna get your fall on! 🍂✨ • Lately I’ve been cranking up the AC to pretend it’s cool out, lighting pumpkin candles, flipping through autumnal books/magazines, and watching Harry Potter because I’m determined to get in the mood for fall one way or another! 🤣 What are you guys doing to get your fall on? . . . #fallinflorida #pumpkinspiceseason #slowmornings #slowandsimpledays #halloweencountdown #morningslikethese
  • Weekends are magic! There’s nothing like a relaxing weekend to hit the reset button, am I right? What were you up to this weekend, was it relaxing or did you have a weekend project? Projects can be magic too when they’re all said and done! Swipe through to see my weekend mood in action✨ #weekendsaremagic #weekendmemories

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