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Organization

Saturday 6

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1 – 15 MIN ORGANIZING

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{mail drawer before}

Weekend is here and I’m kicking off my 6 things with some thoughts on organizing! I’ve been thinking a lot about why organizing 15-20 minutes a day is so effective. Organizing can be hard right!? A lot of decision making is involved which can be mentally exhausting. It’s easier to put off, but in the long run this delayed decision making is even more mentally exhausting. Constantly wasting time searching for things you need or looking at that pile or messy closet and thinking “I really need to clean this” takes a toll. Physical clutter and to-do’s that never get done cause mental clutter which can effect your stress levels, how you think, how you feel.. your overall mental health.

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{mail drawer after}

Finally jumping in and making decisions and just getting it done is so liberating and knowing that you’re just organizing for 15-20 minutes makes it easier to start! Even if it’s a big project, just tell yourself you are going to chip away at it for 15 minutes a day. Quick wins and progress will motivate more organizing/decision making. Works like MAGIC. :)

My mail drawer had seen better days so I gave it a quick clean out. Looking so much better!

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I had a couple of these organizers left over from my junk drawer so I used them to hold stamps and packing tape.

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{greeting card organizer}

Then I took a minute to clean out my card organizer. I’ve had this for years and still love and use it all the time!

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So nice having thank you notes and birthday cards, etc. on hand. Nothing like a hand written note to show someone you care. :)

 

2 – DINNER/SNACK PREP

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Now that I’m up and walking early in the morning I feel more motivated to eat healthy! Positive habits create such a domino effect don’t they!? It feels good to be prioritizing some exercise/me time again. This week I started working on having healthy snacks prepped in our fridge and on getting dinner ready early in the day for at least one or two nights a week. (This is an older pic but I’m doing basically the same thing so we have healthy snacks ready in the fridge to grab!)

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I’m planning to make some sheet pan dinners next week because they are easy to prep in the morning and then just set in the oven in the evening.

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I’m also doing a lot of crock pot meals because they are easy to prep early too. It feels so good to come home after a busy day and have dinner ready! I had lots of questions on IG about my crock pot so it’s linked below!

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1-non- stick cookware   2-slow cooker   3- kettle

4-mixer   5- air fryer   6-heart dutch oven   7- blender set

It comes in a a pretty pink too with this darling collection for Valentine’s Day!

3 – HEARTS

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{fleece heart sweatshirt/fleece heart jogger pants/ugg slippers}

Speaking of Valentine’s Day and hearts.. I snapped a pic so you can see this cute set on. I’ve been living in it and don’t plan on taking it off anytime soon!

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1-love sweater   2-heart stud earrings   3- valentine heart plates

4-heart ring   5- heart sweatshirt   6-heart hoop earrings

I also couldn’t resist ordering this black love sweater and heart ring! I love the plates for a cute V-day tablescape too.

4 – PRODUCTS

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{Plump & Repair Lip Treatment}

Ok.. a few new products I have been loving! I have really thin lips (I always have!) which I am so fine with. I have zero desire to get lip filler (nothing against stuff like that at all.. I’m just not interested in having bigger lips!). That said, as I’m getting older I’m noticing my lips have more lines and are looking well.. older and even less plump than they usually do. :)  I’ve been using this plump & repair lip treatment here and there and I love it! It’s a great hydrating gloss and adds just a tiny bit of plumping. My lips look like they did 10 years ago which I love. Don’t buy this if you want a serious lip plumper! It’s so subtle that people won’t notice your lips look bigger which is why I love it! Your smile will just look beautiful and healthy. (Look at the before/after on the website.. it’s accurate!) Also it doesn’t sting when you put it on like some lip plumpers. I’m a fan! (You can also get it here.)

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You all know I LOVE this hair finishing stick for flyaways. I keep one in my purse and one in my car and use them daily!

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I recently tried this hair wax stick and didn’t like it as much for my hair (it was a little heavy and I like the lightweight hair finishing stick above better for flyaways), but I’m LOVING this for Kole’s hair in the morning! He can just rub a little bit on his wet hair and it keeps it in place. I also love that he doesn’t have to get it on his hands.. it’s easy to use so great for kids!

5 – PODCAST

I love listening to a good podcast! Especially when I’m driving alone in my car or organizing. I always have a podcast or audio book going! My favorite podcast I’ve loved for over a year is The Mel Robbins Podcast. I’m sure you’re already listening to it too, but if you aren’t.. look it up and check it out! She talks about so many things to improve your life in general. Great topics and she is so fun and down to earth. Her podcast is incredibly motivating and it has inspired me so much that I had to share. Let me know if you love it too!

6 – PILLOWS/OUTDOOR TARGET FAVS

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1- woven plaid pillow   2-textured woven pillow   3- velvet round pillow

4- striped lumbar pillow   5-egg throw pillow   6-floral square pillow

7-green square pillow   8-brown oblong pillow   9- oversized square pillow

I already have or ordered most of these and just love them all so much! CUTE pillows at Target right now. (Many of these come in multiple colors!) I’ve been loving greens and tans for winter and with pillows like this cute green floral they will transition beautifully to spring too! I’ll share them styled in my home soon. I have a few I forgot to collage but I’ll take pics!

 

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1-outdoor patio umbrella   2- indoor/outdoor planters   3- outdoor lantern

4- outdoor patio chair   5- floral lumbar pillow   6-green floral pillow

7- drinkware set   8- bar cart   9- double wide chaise lounge

10- outdoor cylinder pillow   11-accent table   12- artificial faux potted plant

Speaking of Target favorites this line of outdoor decor is just beautiful! I can’t decide what I love the most. The cute rattan and black planters!? The accent stool!? The chaise lounge!? Or the green glasses!? Clearly I love it all.

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Also speaking of Target.. this beautiful floor lamp is finally back in stock! It comes in black and gold and sold out so quickly the first time around. I actually bought this cute floor lamp for this spot in my living room and moved the Target lamp to my bedroom recently! Both are such fun options. I’ll share them both photographed better soon. This isn’t a great pic of my Target lamp but it was all I could find and I wanted to share it quick before it sells out again!

That wraps up my Saturday 6! Enjoy your weekend everyone! :)

 

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

January Kitchen Styling

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{antiqued metal tray/faux dogwood leaf arrangement/wood pedestal/oil bottle/vinegar bottle/

salt & pepper stack/similar marble salt & pepper/similar utensil crock here/and here}

I don’t know about your house but my house always feels a little strange in January! I take down Christmas and have a clean empty slate and then I take my time slowly adding life back here and there. It can be hard to know how to decorate this time of year! I just focus on adding a little warmth, but it usually takes me a full month before things feel fully decorated again. Probably because I’m spending most of my time organizing and decluttering! :) I’m still decorating my living/family room but thought I’d share a few things I have out in the kitchen. A good faux plant and/or stems always go a long way in January!

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{etu home rectangle board/etu round board/rectangle board/

pizza paddle board/heart board/similar heart board}

This heart board is so cute for just $15! I love this heart board too. A fun way to bring a little Valentine decor into your kitchen!

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{marble lazy susan/faux peonies/similar faux peonies/concrete planter/similar vase/capiz jar candle/

gold candle snuffer/brass salt mill/brass pepper mill/also sold here – gold salt & pepper mill}

These peonies are a little taller than I’d like for this spot so I might eventually move them and put something else here, but I love a pop of pink this time of year when the weather can feel a little dreary. Keeping them here for now!

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{arched gold mirror}

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{moody trees canvas}

Target art for the win again! I love this moody tree print.

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{moody trees canvas/ceila woven tray here/here/

brown glass wide jug vase 12″/brown glass wide jug vase 7″}

This is where my brown jug vases are at the moment. I was going to add some stems to the tall vase and might in the spring, but I’m loving the simplicity of them just on their own for now.

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{faux olive branches/hicks pendant}

I have my long time favorite faux olive branches in my kitchen window. They are perfect to pull out in the winter!

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{OXO towel}

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{OXO towel/& i love you towel/similar heart towel}

I love starting a new year with some new kitchen towels. Just feels like a fresh clean start in so many ways! (These heart towels are so cute for the bathroom!)

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{hanover pendant/rectangular board/quin ceramic vase/

green leaf branch/red heart plate/checkerboard heart plate}

These green leaf branches are also adding life to my home at the moment! They make me excited for spring! Moving them to my dining room table. I have 5 stems in this vase but you could definitely do a more sparse look with 3-4.

I know these are “little things” and I almost felt like they weren’t even worth a blog post! But I decided to share them today anyway because for me it’s the little things that add happiness to each day. A compliment from a random stranger at the grocery store, a funny text from a friend, a hug from one of my kids, a cute heart board in my kitchen. These are the things that make me smile.

The little things are the good things in life.

:)

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xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Valentine’s Day Porch and favorites

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{RED & GOLD HOLIDAY PORCH}

Anyone else out there drag their feet about putting Christmas trees away? Just me? I can live with that. :) I NEVER get excited about putting away my Christmas trees and not because it’s work to put them away. I mean.. I don’t love that part either, but the main reason I dread taking them down is because I just love having the lights up as long as possible! I never get tired of Christmas tree lights. Especially when it’s still winter and gets dark outside so early in the evening.

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Years ago when I was sad to take my porch trees down I decided I just wouldn’t. Trees are winter and it’s still winter! I turned my Christmas porch into a Valentine’s Day porch (trees included) and loved it and have never looked back. Good-bye Christmas porch! You were good to us this year.

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{pink medley tulip wreath/pink & white tulip wreath/topiary balls}

I’ve been rounding up things to use for my Valentine porch including the cute tulip wreaths I bought a couple of weeks ago.

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{valentine’s large heart banner/small heart banner }

I also bought new banners this year because the banners I have are faded/torn from using them the past few years.

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For Christmas I had a beautiful holiday garden mix in this concrete round bowl planter from Amazon.

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I went on a search for what might work in my planter instead and decided to try these artificial topiary balls. They come in a set of 2 and each set is separate like this until you attach them. Smart because they will be so much easier to store this way!

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I love the look! I ended up only using half of one for this planter.. it just tucked down right inside.

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Then I decided to put one together and see how it would look with my fluted outdoor planters. SO good! I’m going to use these in the spring! I set one on my Valentine’s Day porch and didn’t love just one on the right side. It looked best with 2 (one on each side of my door) and then I didn’t have room for my lanterns. I decided to just wait to use my artificial topiary balls in the spring because I want to use my lanterns for another couple of months, but I’m sharing them now in case you are looking for porch decor ideas! They are a beautiful no maintenance solution that will work year round.

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{red plaid rug/home with heart door mat/fluted outdoor planters/pink peonies here, here, here/gold lanterns/

flameless candles/pink & white tulip wreath/valentine’s large heart banner/small heart banner}



Valentine’s Day Porch! With Christmas trees included.

I’m a happy girl. :)

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I tried the pink medley tulip wreath on my front door too and loved both options!

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{pink & white tulip wreath}

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I liked the pink and red wreath better up close but ended up choosing the pink & white tulip wreath because the white tulips worked well with the white flocked trees when I looked at my porch as a whole.

Like everyone else I make a lot of decisions each day that aren’t very fun. Which tulip wreath to use for the front door is the kind of decision I want more of in my life. Ha. ;)

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I traded my gold starts for hearts and my poinsettias for pink peonies and I was set! So easy. (Thinking I’ll switch out these peonies I’m using for these cute peonies on Amazon! They are less expensive and then I can bring my PB peonies back inside.)

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The best part? I get to enjoy the lights a little bit longer. :)

So many cute things are coming out for Valentine’s Day so I linked lots of favorites below! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!

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NORDSTROM V-DAY




MY FAVORITE HEART BOWLS

1-love glass bottle   2-heart candle   3- queen of hearts pajamas

4- valentine juice glass   5-greeting cards   6-heart dog sweater   7-heart felt garland

1- tulle midi skirt   2-puff sleeve dress   3- vaisselle canapé plate

4- marble cheese board   5-glass cake stand

6-cylinder vase   7-glass serving stand   8- wine glasses

 

1- xo throw   2- heart serving platter

3- love heart towels   4- satin short pajama set   5-be mine slippers

6- red/pink heart plates   7- xoxo garland

1- heart cut out colander   2-heart shaped pillow   3-heart candle

4- peony bundle  5- marble cheeseboard   6-heart blanket

1- candy heart sweatshirt   2- lover tee   3- kisses crop pullover

4- fuzzy heart sweater   5- oversized graphic sweatshirt   6- black jumpsuit

7- red love sweater   8- heart mesh long sleeve

9- pink mini dress   10- heart tumbler   11- be mine slippers

 

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Saturday 6

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Wrapping up another week.. I hope you had a good one! I’m sharing my Saturday 6 today and I’m kicking things off with a big accomplishment for me!

1 – 6 AM WALKSSaturday 6 (Sunny Side Up)

Yours truly woke up and walked every day this week from 6 to 7 am. You heard me right! This might not be a huge accomplishment for many, but for this night owl who hates waking up in the morning.. it’s huge. :) I truly never thought I could actually do it! I set a goal for myself to create a little morning routine this year and wake up an hour before I need to be awake to get Kole off to school. I also set a goal to get to bed earlier each night. I think this is going to actually happen for me this year! I’m very motivated because I’m so tired of feeling exhausted, starting my day off sluggish and not prioritizing exercise. I also think it helps that I’m starting slow. Walking is all I did this week (nothing else in the morning routine.. I didn’t even make my bed because Kenny was still in it!). I also told myself I would just do it for ONE week. That feels better than saying I’ll do this all year. On Sunday night I’ll set a goal to do it for another week. At some point I hope it just becomes a habit. It wasn’t easy.. I hate mornings and it was so dark and cold when I left my house! But after about 20 minutes the sun starts to pop up and it was just gorgeous.

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By the end of the walk it’s bright and beautiful. I felt SO good after each doing this every morning! Happy that I actually kept a promise I made to myself, energized from exercise and just in a good mood ready to start the day. Getting to bed at a good time is still a work in progress! I made it to bed before 11 one night but the next two nights I just couldn’t wrap things up after midnight so I’m definitely tired heading into the weekend. I’ll try to do better in that area next week. Taking this one day/night at a time. Ha.

For now I’m celebrating small wins. :)

2 – BLANKET BASKET

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{large herringbone basket/chunky wool jute rug}

I bought this basket to hold extra blankets and I’m loving it because it’s cute (fun pattern and leather handles!) but also because of the shape! Most of my baskets are round and I can fit several large blankets in this rectangle basket.

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Plus it fits so nicely on the end of my couch. It would be perfect for kids’ toys too if you have young children!

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3 – OUTDOOR SIDE TABLE

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Last summer I bought some new outdoor side tables for this space and they sold out so quickly I never had a chance to share them!

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{Braxton outdoor side table}

They just came back in stock! Aren’t they beautiful!? LOVE that fluted design and white works with everything. They are such nice quality too. I have loved them and know they will sell out quickly again once things start warming up so I wanted to share them early!

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{Braxton outdoor side table}

A few pics so you can see how they look! I snapped these quick with my phone today while I was walking out to check on my potted lemon trees.

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We got a good crop this year. :)

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It’s supposed to rain most of next week so I have been enjoying the sun while it’s out even though it’s deceiving because it’s so cold right now! I know it’s 10 times colder in most places (we’re wimps with cold weather here) so please stay warm and safe!

4 – FASHION

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{strawberry shortcake graphic t-shirt}

I had NO choice but to get this strawberry shortcake graphic t-shirt the second I saw it. It sums up my childhood! Well not completely.. but I was a huge strawberry shortcake fan and looked forward to those cartoons like Christmas every Saturday morning! I had all the dolls growing up.. Lemon Meringue, Blueberry Muffin, Plum Pudding, and of cours the Peculiar Purple Pieman of Porcupine Peak! Remember waking up early to watch Saturday morning cartoons!? I’m really dating myself with this one.. ha. I just couldn’t love this top more.. it brings back ALL the memories!

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{funnel neck sweater/brigitte satchel}

This cute funnel neck sweater just went on sale! It comes in other colors too. Cozy and warm.. I’m finally enjoying my warm sweaters and coats this month! This cute brigitte satchel is a recent favorite purse that I couldn’t love more. It’s so soft! This style of purse comes in multiple colors and sizes. I’m personally loving a smaller purse at my current stage of life. I had large purses for so long full of all the things my kids needed.. it feels amazing to just carry around my phone, keys, lipgloss and a few credit cards! Plus I love to switch up my purses often and carrying around less makes that easy.

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{brigitte satchel mini/fiona beaded bag}

This fiona beaded bag is another favorite from Anthro a friend gave me for Christmas. I have a thing for Anthro bags! But you probably already knew that. :)

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{the brigitte satchel mini/the brigitte satchel/brigitte satchel oversized}

This shows the 3 styles/sizes of this bag. LOVE them.

1- woven mini tote   2- the brigitte satchel   3-liberty sling bag

4-fiona beaded bag   5- woven liberty sling bag

6-baguette bag   7-beaded bag   8- love knot faux leather bag

A few more styles I’m loving right now! My favorite sling bag came out in a cute woven design too! That will be hard to resist.

At least I’m predictable. ;)

5 – KITCHEN ESSENTIALS

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{ceramic mixing bowl set/oil bottle/vinegar bottle/colander/utensil set/measuring cups}

I bought these fun kitchen items for a gift for a friend and they are so cute I had to share them! (The brand is Figment.) I also had to order a few of these items for myself. HAD to. No option. I mean if my cooking supplies are this cute I might actually cook! ;)

6 – 20 YEARS OLD

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My beautiful Ellie turned 20 on Friday!

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How has it been 20 years!? I remember every single thing about this sweet bald baby. Who grew up to have the thickest hair I’ve ever seen! Ha.

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To know Ellie is to love her. She is the kindest soul you could meet. Full of empathy and love and so creative. The best big sister and daughter and friend imaginable. With my kids she is the glue that holds the 3 of them together.

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She has been having fun celebrating with friends but for her family party she just wanted to take us all to her favorite look out at the beach to watch the sunset together. Then Mexican food at her favorite spot close to the beach. She is my child who has always LOVED the beach! She goes more than any of us and is there several times a week. Often just to read a book or do homework.

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It was a beautiful evening celebrating 20 years of Ellie.. we are so grateful for her! Perfect way to kick off the weekend.

Now if I can just sneak in a nap..

;)

xoxo, Erin
Organization

Organized Cooking Utensils & Junk Drawer

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It has been a productive week around here! I’m being ruthless when it comes to cleaning out spaces and it feels amazing. My storage attic was bursting at the seams and it feels so good to have room to breathe in that space again!

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I’ve also been going through a few spots in my kitchen. Not horrible “befores” – these spaces have all been organized before (as you all know) but everything has been feeling overstuffed! I was having a hard time opening and closing this drawer and I’ve had these organizers since we moved in (about 10 years!). They are stained and crooked so I’m moving them under a cabinet. Time for a change!

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{handheld vacuum}

I grabbed my new BFF and went to work!

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{expandable kitchen drawer organizer}

15 minutes later I had this situation going on and I have to say.. I’m in love. :) Definitely an upgrade! This expandable kitchen drawer organizer is so nice! The sides pull out so it’s totally adjustable to fit any drawer size. It’s so nice and sturdy and I love the look. I keep opening and closing this drawer. Ha.

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{egg spatula}

I only keep items we use all the time in this drawer and then I have a different drawer for items we use only use once in a while (the ice cream scoop, etc.)  This egg spatula is a favorite we use daily. It has a little ledge so you can rest it on the counter while you’re scrambling eggs without making a mess.

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{meat chopper/magnetic measuring spoons/gold measuring cups & spoons/black measuring cups & spoons}

Also kind of obsessed with this meat chopper! Have you used it? My favorite companion when I’m getting hamburger cooked for our taco soup. :) I linked my favorite magnetic measuring spoons too!

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So good.

Organized Cooking Utensils & Junk Drawer (Sunny Side Up)

I loved my new cooking utensil drawer so much I decided the junk drawer needed a facelift too! I moved these grey organizers into my office and got to work.

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Are you excited? Why am I so excited? Ha.

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{bamboo drawer organizer bin set}

Could not love this drawer any more either! Aren’t the bamboo organizers just a work of art!?

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{bamboo drawer organizer bin set}

This is the 5 piece set I used for my junk drawer and I ended up using two of them.

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{TUL gel pens/pilot extra fine black pens}

I love how the smaller bins can also fit inside the bigger bins. Of course things won’t stay this perfect longer than a day, but everything does have a place so it should be easy to keep relatively clean!

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I love these organizers because you can adjust them so many different ways and they all fit together. It’s like putting together a fun puzzle when you’re figuring out the best way to use them. :)

Organized Cooking Utensils & Junk Drawer (Sunny Side Up){favorite gold scissors}

I have 4 pairs of these gold scissors all over the house (in offices and my closet)! They are my favorite if you need a good pair. I had a little extra room in the top right corner so I set my marble coasters there.

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Feeling so good about this situation and wondering what else I can give a facelift to with these organizers. No drawer is safe! :)

{set of 6 drawer organizers with gold trim}

This is another set I saw on-line that look so pretty. I love the gold trim! Thinking of using them in my office or for some drawers in the girls’ bedrooms.

There is nothing like an organized drawer is there!?

They make me so happy! You too? I had a feeling. :)

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xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Saturday 6

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Happy Saturday! I’m so glad we made it to the weekend! This week wore me out and we only started school on Wednesday.. ha. Re-entry is brutal! I’m grateful for a weekend to catch my breath and do a little organizing. :) I thought it would be fun to try a new series this year! Saturday 6 where I share 6 things I’m loving every Saturday. Years ago I wrote Friday 5 posts with the same concept, but I always got busy and the post didn’t go up until Saturday or Sunday which was just not quite right. We’ll see if I can make this one happen. On Saturday! Wish me luck. ;)

1 – TARGET FINDS

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{lamp/target planter/12 in brown jug vase/7 in brown jug vase/faux dogwood plant/cream round bowl/oval wood tray}

Target always has fun new home collections to kick off the new year! These are a few things I ordered that I’ll share styled as soon as I style them! The vases and plant and wood tray are so good! I’m excited to start decorating.

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I love the texture on this bowl too! Perfect for the coffee table. I linked a few other favorites I’m eyeing below!





2 – LOUNGE WEAR

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{cozy pullover sweatshirt/cozy jogger pants/ugg slippers}

So excited about this cozy top and joggers! They are the same set I bought a couple of years ago in a holiday pattern and they are back in stock in solid colors. So good! My favorite thing about this set is that it’s perfect to sleep in. They aren’t super thick and hot so I don’t over heat in them. They really are so comfy! I usually wear the Christmas set for months after Christmas so now I can transition into these for January. :)

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{fleece heart sweatshirt/fleece heart jogger pants}

I didn’t have time to take a pic in these but they are the cutest! A thicker material so better for really cold January days.

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{cozy vibes pjs/ugg slippers}

Also still loving in these cute pjs. COZY VIBES all the way. They transition so perfectly from Christmas to Valentine’s Day. I would just live in pjs if I could! I practically do this time of year. :)

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{modal half zip pullover}

Ok.. not pjs but this Zella pullover is so comfy it might as well be! It’s buttery soft and such a cute fit. It cinches at the waist so you can make it as tight or loose as you want. Perfect to throw on after exercise to run around in all day. The collar is so cute and it comes in several colors.

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It also has thumbhole cuffs! Love it.

3 – GEOMETRY TOWELS

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{I love you towel/XO towel/heart towel}

Have you tried Geometry towels yet? If you haven’t you are in for a treat! I was beyond giddy when I discovered them last year at a Favorite Things party. They are the fastest drying towels EVER and what I reach for every time I’m drying dishes or drying my counter or drying anything! Trust me.. once you use them you won’t want to use anything else in the kitchen! I was thrilled when I discovered that now you can buy them on Amazon. They have lots of fun patterns and always come out with cute holiday options. Love these 3 for V day (my red heart towel is on its way). :)

4 – HANDHELD VACUUM

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{handheld vacuum}

I love this little hand held I’ve had for a while now but wanted one more good vacuum for organizing drawers that I could keep in my kitchen (moving the small one to my bathroom). This black & decker dustbuster packs a punch! Perfect for cleaning out drawers and spills. It has a little more power than my smallest handheld so I’m happy to have it for bigger messes too. You can never have too many handheld vacuums around the house in my opinion! Giving this a 10/10.

5 – T 3 HAIR ROLLERS

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{T 3 hot rollers}

It’s no secret I love all things T 3! I couldn’t wait to try these hot rollers when I saw them. I bought them for me and the girls for Christmas and I’ve had so much fun playing with them! They heat up SO fast and I only have to leave them in my hair 5-10 min. They do my hair for me while I’m putting on make-up. (Bonus!) My hair is pretty curly when I first take them out but then it quickly loosens and looks so salon done! The rollers really smooth my hair out and style it in half the time it takes me to use a curling iron or straight iron.

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They just give your hair a soft smooth look! I’m in my hot roller era. Ha.

6 – TULIP WREATHS

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{pink medley tulip wreath/pink & white tulip wreath}

Aren’t these wreaths beautiful!? The tulips look so realistic and are perfect for both Valentine’s Day and all things spring. I love the bright colors! I couldn’t decide which one to get for my front door so I bought them both to try. I might keep one inside!

Sharing a few more favorites for Valentine’s Day I’m seeing on-line below and that wraps up this Saturday’s 6! I hope you like this series! I’m hoping it sticks. :)

Enjoy your weekend!

1- xo throw   2- heart serving platter

3- love heart towels   4- satin short pajama set   5-be mine slippers

6- red/pink heart plates   7- xoxo garland

1- heart cut out colander   2-heart shaped pillow   3-heart candle

4- peony bundle  5- marble cheeseboard   6-heart blanket

1- candy heart sweatshirt   2- lover tee   3- kisses crop pullover

4- fuzzy heart sweater   5- oversized graphic sweatshirt   6- black jumpsuit

7- red love sweater   8- heart mesh long sleeve

9- pink mini dress   10- heart tumbler   11- be mine slippers

xoxo, Erin
Organization

My Favorite Organizers

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I thought we’d kick off the new year with some favorite organizers! WOOT WOOT! I’ve shared all of these before but thought it would be nice to share them again for some motivation for all of us! Also nice to have them all in one place for easy reference because these are my tried and true. :) I can’t wait to organize new spaces this year! My house is so empty with all of Christmas (mostly) put away and I’m just living with it empty for a few days dreaming up all sorts of decor and wanting to organize every nook and cranny!

Must be January. ;)

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{linus shallow drawer organizer}

Kicking things off with organization in the master bathroom! Love these clear organizers for drawers. I put a little bit of this putty on the bottom of the organizers to hold them in place!

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{drawer divider}

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{linus shallow drawer organizer}

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{linus deep drawer organizers}

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{linus deep drawer bins}

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{2 Tier Lazy Susan Organizers}

These lazy susans are perfection!

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{2 Tier Lazy Susan Organizers}

I can store twice as much.

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{2 Tier Organizer w/ Dividers/Senia hot & cold facial steamer/2 Tier Lazy Susan Organizers}

This cupboard makes me happy. :)

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{2 Tier Organizer w/ Dividers}

Perfect little organizer for extras!

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The drawers easily pull out and come with dividers.

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{bathroom counter organizer/acrylic Q tip holder/marble heart tray}

This has been a game changer for me keeping my bathroom counter clean! I love having essentials so close and easy to use.

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{storage bags}

Still LOVE these storage bags for extra blankets and throws! I have more than I want to admit.

Blankets and throws AND the storage bags to hold them. ;)

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{storage bags}

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{narrow storage bins/open front storage bin}

My favorites for fridge organization. I need to clean my fridge out this week!

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{3 piece canister set}/set of large containers/set of medium containers/set of small containers}

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{bento box food storage container/pack of 2 large food storage containers/pack of 3 medium food storage containers}

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All so good. Another game changer for me helping to keep our fridge under control and healthy snacks ready!

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{SpaceAid Ziploc Bag Storage Organizer/SpaceAid WrapNeat Dispenser & Cutter}

These organizers sing to me when I open the drawer.

True story.

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{water bottle stackable holders}

This has hands down been my best solution for water bottles. When we get too many to fit in these holders it’s time to donate some!

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{water bottle stackable holders}

They easily stack so you can customize the height to fit in your cupboard.

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{boot shapers – form inserts}

Another organizer that just makes me happy!

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{boot shapers – form inserts}

These boot shapers are so easy to use! Leave the top out so they are easy to grab or place them all the way down in the boot like I did.

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I used a couple of the 10 inch shapers for my shorter boots. Game changer in the closet!

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And yes.. I know I have a lot of tan shoes. Neutral girl at heart. ;)

*On a side note these purse organizers are also favorites! These acrylic dividers are a similar option for less.

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{expandable drawer organizer}

These are the dividers I have been loving to separate my clothes! Drawer dividers in general are one of my favorites to organize with because they don’t take up much space in the drawer.

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{expandable drawer organizer}

The happy time of year when this drawer is still in use. :)

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{car seat side organizer/seat hook hangers}

Favorites for car organization! I use these every single day.

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{trunk organizer}

You can see more of my car organization favorites here.

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{8 piece multipurpose storage system/5 piece laundry modular storage system/5 piece pantry modular storage system/10 piece bath storage system}

These clear storage containers are perfect for school supplies and other random office supplies!

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{8 piece multipurpose storage system/5 piece laundry modular storage system/5 piece pantry modular storage system/10 piece bath storage system}

They could also be used in a pantry or laundry room and the large bins would work great for kids’ toys too.

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If you’re looking for a large storage bin to hold a lot these are my personal favorite!

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{farmhouse open canvas storage bins}

This cupboard holds so many random items I could never keep it looking clean! Now it’s a dream to open and these large baskets hold ALL the things.

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{farmhouse open canvas storage bins}

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{battery organizer}

And last but certainly not least, my battery organizer! The little engine that could. I can’t imagine life without it. ;)

I hope this post gives you some ideas while you organize this month! No cupboard or drawer is safe at my house at the moment.

:)

xoxo, Erin
Organization

Happy 2024! Life, Goals and Organizing

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Happy 2024 friends! I hope you all had a nice holiday and that your new year is off to a good start! I took a little blog/IG break – half of it was planned and half of it was definitely not! The flu hit us HARD right before Christmas. Kole came home from school sick a few days before Christmas and I was taking care of him and washing my hands 10 times a minute thinking “I’m not going to get sick I’m not going to get sick.” Well.. I got sick. SO sick on Christmas Eve. I made it through the night and through Christmas morning and then went straight to bed and was pretty much down for 4 days. It hit Kenny two days after it hit me and he went down hard too. Not our best Christmas with 3 of us sick! We were grateful the girls didn’t get sick (they distanced themselves from us as much as possible!) and we were grateful that while the timing was horrible with the holiday it was also good that we didn’t have anywhere we had to be other than in bed sick watching movies. We were also grateful that we were all feeling better in time for the trip we had planned!

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We spent New Years in Hawaii and it felt amazing to have some down time with family after such a busy holiday season and being sick! Just what the dr. ordered. Hawaii just forces you to SLOW DOWN and I’ve never been so grateful to do just that! View off our balcony.

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Not a bad sight to wake up to! This was our first trip to the big island and we loved it. Absolutely beautiful! I’m happy to share where we stayed and the few things we did if anyone is interested! (I had my Maui tips post ready to go right before the fires. So heartbreaking.)

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The best part was just all being together will no interruption or agenda. Bliss! :)

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{2024 planner}

Now we’re back and I’m attempting to take down Christmas and feeling all things New Year! I love taking time during January to reflect on the past year. I’ve been thinking a lot about what I feel good about at this stage of my life and what I want to change going forward. These are just a few thoughts for me personally..

Positives of 2023:

Friendships were a big part of our year. They always are, but even more so in 2023. I feel like our social calendar erupted in a good way! I made new friends and connected even more with friends I’ve had for years. Lots of girls trips and lunch dates. :) Kenny and I started hanging out with lots of different couple friends more often too which we have loved. We have had seasons throughout our marriage when we haven’t had as many couple friends and I feel like it’s so good for us to go out with friends together.  Especially with our kids getting older (and more busy!) it has been so nice to have lives of our own! I want to keep prioritizing that so that we have things to look forward to when it’s just the two of us.

Speaking of kids getting older.. I got a bonus year with both of my girls home and I have really taken advantage of it hanging out with my girls as much as possible! I know it will be hard on me when things change, but I’m really trying to stay in the moment and just enjoy this time I have with them.

I created a few systems with work/time blocking for my schedule that were helpful. I’m always looking for ways to get more focused work done during the time I have before 2:30 pm! Once Kole is out of school I become an uber and evenings are always crazy and full of kids and activities so if my stuff doesn’t get done before 2:30 it’s not getting done or I’m staying up too late.

 

Changes I want to make in 2024:

I need more sleep. Plain and simple! My night owl days need to come to an end. I used to be able to pull off life with little sleep but it is affecting me more as I get older and I really feel like this year I need to focus on my health more. I’m going to keep fine tuning my schedule/systems and have a few ideas I’m going to try.

One of my main goals this year is to create a morning routine. For years my morning routine has consisted of rolling out of bed and jumping straight into getting kids ready and taking them to school. Now that the kids get themselves ready I feel like I can take a little time for me each morning before I drive Kole. I’m still working out the details and will let you know how it goes. I’m going to have to get to bed earlier to make it stick so we’ll see.. ha.

I also need to get back in a better exercise routine. I used to be so on top of this but our past year was busy and exercise is always the first thing to go when I get overwhelmed! I’m going to mix things up and will report back on what I’m doing this year as soon as I figure it out myself!

Really I just want to feel better physically and mentally this year so I’m going to make my health a priority.

Also I WILL conquer my closet this year! And keep it organized. If it’s the last thing I do. Hold me to that.. ;) I made major progress in this area last year but still have a few things to finish/work on.

When it comes to work/blog goals I just want to keep sharing but even more/better. I told Kenny I was in the mood to watch City Slickers! Remember that show? So good. Mitch learns that he has to find his “one thing” that makes him happy and focus on it. At the end of the show he realizes that he doesn’t need a new life/job after all.. but to just do everything better in the life he already has.

I feel like I’m kicking off 2024 full of gratitude and optimism with a desire to just be better!

I would love to hear your goals for the new year! Any that are similar? :)

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What better way to start the year than with a new planner right!? Even though we know a new planner isn’t the secret to achieving goals it’s still certainly motivating to write on that first planning page. :)  I love this style because it has a week layout where I can write all of my main to-do’s.

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{2024 planner}

The week layout is next to each day of the week. I like being able to see my whole week laid out like this with specifics for each day next to more general things I want to get done.

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If you are feeling motivated to get organized and knock out most of your house my organizing challenge is a great way to do it! Download the printables that feel like the best fit for you and tackle one space a week. I’ve been doing this at the beginning of each year the past few years and it’s so motivating! You can read more details about this challenge HEREhappy 2024 (Sunny Side Up)

This year I feel like I just need to hit more focused, random spots around my home so I’m kicking things off with my 15 minute organizing printable. I’ll share progress most days in IG stories. So excited to get everything back in order! My house is a total mess at the moment!

 

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WRITE THINGS DOWN. It’s so motivating to check off a list when you complete spaces! Trust me on this one and make a list!

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A couple quick of wins that have stayed organized and make me so happy!

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My workout clothes drawer has stayed looking just like this and was a huge game changer for me! So nice to be able to see what I have quickly each day! Why didn’t I do this sooner!?

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I always kick off January by tackling my make-up drawer first.

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Since I’ve organized it already it stays pretty put together, but I love taking everything out once a year and giving it a deep clean!

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{favorite sponges}

I scrubbed all of my organizers.. shiny like new! :)

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{linus shallow drawer organizers}

Always feels so good.

 

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This printable is a great one for goal setting! I like to write a few things to work on every year in each category.

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Also if you are tackling home projects..

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or projects of any kind these printables are so helpful!

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This is another fun printable for the new year where you can really focus on new habits you are creating by checking off each day you stick to it. I like to use this one for drinking water!

You can find all of these printables HERE in my printable library. I’ll have my monthly pages/to-do lists updated soon too. Just wanted to remind you those are all available to you if they are helpful!

Happy 2024 everyone! I’m so grateful you’re here! Lot’s to look forward to.. lets do this. :)

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Cozy favs, more decor and Merry Christmas!

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Merry Christmas Eve! Kids are finally out of school (finals are done – yea!) and we are ready to party! And by party I mean lay around watching Christmas movies together and eating chocolate. Just what the dr. ordered at this stage of the game, right!? :) I’m so ready to spend some quality, uninterrupted time with these 3 teens of mine. They are on the go with friends and school and activities non stop and this time of year is about the only time I can cage them. ;)

Catching up today on a few things I’ve been loving and then some pics of my home I never shared! I got so behind this month. I’ll probably pop in soon after Christmas with more home pics that I never had time to post.

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{cozy fleece zip hoodie/cozy fleece mega sweatpant/hoff sneakers}

Absolutely loving these sweats! Talk about cozy. They are lined with fleece, so comfortable and a great fit. The brand is Aritzia and it’s actually a brand/store my girls have been obsessed with. I tried out a few things and now I’m loving their clothes too.. especially their sweatsuits and coats! They have so many different styles and fits to choose from. I bought the regular in these sweat pants and can roll them up at the waist once (which I like for sweats!) but if you’re on the short side and don’t want to roll them up definitely get the short length. They come in tall sizes too. You can see all of their cute sweatsuits here. They all just went on sale! The cute green cargo pants are calling my name. :)

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{the super puff bag}

I love their fun bags too!

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{the super puff shorty}

And their cute coats. I got this super puff shorty for our Utah/cold weather trips. Their coats are legit! They are so stylish and keep you so warm and I love the cuffs with thumbholes.

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{aritzia puffers/super puff bag}

Hello winter! I am ready for you.

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And since we don’t get much of a winter in San Diego this has become my new grocery store outfit! I swear they keep our grocery store colder than the coldest arctic tundra.

Layered and ready to get my thin sliced turkey. Ha.

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{joy spirits pjs/ugg slippers}

When I’m not wearing my cute sweats I’ll be living in Christmas pjs! At least for the next few weeks before I switch to hearts for Valentine’s Day. Tis the season to be comfy. :)

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{cozy vibes pjs/ugg slippers}

So many cute pjs coming in and fun options that are on sale right now too!

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{maya ruched cowl-neck dress}

We had lots of dressy events this month (probably another reason I’m dying to put on sweats/pjs and not take them off!) and this was my favorite dress. It’s beautiful and so comfortable and also on sale. I wanted to share in case you need something for New Year’s Eve! On our way to Kenny’s office party.

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It was such a fun night!

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{fringe earrings}

We’ve made so many close friends through his job and have all been together now for around 20 years! Which makes me feel really old. :) Kenny gave such a good speech/toast at the party (I always get so nervous for him when he has to do stuff like that even though it doesn’t phase him!). He loves his firm and the people there so much. It was a special night and I left feeling really proud of him and grateful for the people in our lives.

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{12 games of Christmas}

Our little elf left this surprise gift the other day! The games look so fun to play over the break.

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Have the best holiday with your loved ones! I’m so grateful for you all! And grateful for another year of celebrating the little things that make us happy. :) Here are some home pics I never shared. (I linked items at the end of the post.. let me know if I’m missing something!)

Wish my house was this clean right now. If only our elf did more than leave fun games for the kids. I need to get that spunky little guy working for me next year. :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

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xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

This & That & holiday decor!

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{tree sources}

One week until Christmas! How are you holding up!? Exhaustion is definitely hitting for me! Ha. Very excited for some down time with my family. I’m bummed I haven’t had time to share more of my holiday decor here on the blog! It has been such a busy month (honestly probably our craziest December yet!) so I’ve been sharing more on IG lately because I can do that faster (you can see a little video home tour here!). I’ll still try to get more Christmas decor pics taken this week and I have a few things to share today, but I want to tell you about a fun party that I did with some friends this year that you might want to do too!

My friends and I have always joked and laughed about the state of our stockings on Christmas morning (they are usually flat unless we fill them for ourselves!) so we really loved SNL’s Christmas Morning skit when it came out!  (If you haven’ seen it yet look it up on YouTube!). It’s the one where everyone gets fun gifts for Christmas and the mom just gets a robe. She burns her hand on the oven and her stocking is flat and even the dog gets a robe. It’s hilarious and the reason it’s hilarious is because it’s so true! Often it’s the mom doing everything to make the magic happen on Christmas morning and she doesn’t get much in return. I have been joking with my friends for years that we should be filling each others stockings! Well this year two of my cute friends ran with that idea and took charge and planned a stocking party! They sent out a little survey about our favorite colors/stores/gifts and then they drew names and assigned each of us one person to buy/fill a stocking for. We had a nice budget so we were able to really spoil each other! (You can obviously decide on any budget for this.) Then we had a beautiful lunch together to celebrate and we each went home with a stocking full of personalized gifts that we get to open on Christmas morning. So much fun! I wanted to share that idea here if it’s something you want to do with your friends this year! Or just a fun idea to plan for next year. :) We’ve done pajama parties and favorite things parities and lots of fun get togethers but this was our first official “stocking for mom” party and we loved it. :)

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Pic from the lunch!

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My friend made this gorgeous flower arrangement for the table.

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Not the whole group but the 5 of us snapped this on our way out. Grateful for good friends this year! I wasn’t able to throw my holiday party (boo.. just didn’t have the time for it!) but it has been so much fun celebrating with different friends throughout the month. I was chatting about this party idea on IG stories right after the lunch and got lots of outfit questions so I linked it all here (including the rings I’ve been wearing this year!). My dress is on sale and comes in black too. :)


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{ruffled turtleneck top/AG bootcut jeans/similar booties}

Also on a sidenote while we’re talking clothes.. my favorite jeans just went on major sale! 40% off! I’ve shared these so many times. They are so flattering! Especially if you are curvy! I’m almost 5’4 and they are long on me so I have to wear them with a higher boot heel. They are my go-to’s and I love them so much! My cute striped top is on sale too and comes in lots of colors.

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You can see the cute ruffle sleeve of my top in this pic with my girls!

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Which led to this pic.

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Which led to this pic and then we tipped over.. ha. They keep me young!

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{Christmas cards}

If you need some cute last minute cards to pair with a little gift this holiday season this set is my favorite! I love the patterns so much! It’s a nice set of cards for the price. We send out holiday cards with our family picture, but I always feel like I need some blank cards to write a little note on for friends/teachers that week before Christmas!

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{similar pine branches here/here/here/lighted brown branches/black serving board/white ceramic vase/gold glitter trees}

I did some wrapping yesterday and snapped a pic of a few things my girls are getting! Their favorite elastics, this cute jewelry case, my dry shampoo (this one is also a texture spray and I am LOVING it), some brushes for wet hair and then this lip mask my friend gave me last month and I love it so much I bought it for my girls too. :) I also realized I had more Christmas gifts for my girls than I do for Kole (I’m always worried about making it even for my kids.. you too!?) so I found some cute things for him on Amazon. I linked a few things I bought and other fun ideas at the end of this post if you are also shopping for teen boys. He has hands down been the hardest for me to shop for this year!

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I’m also giving these cute pom sherpa throws to a few people this year! Bought several because they are on sale. I love the look of them draped over a chair and they are SO soft to curl up in.

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{black & natural wood blanket ladder /bobble knit throw blanket/faux fur throw blanket/knit tree throw}

Did I ever share this cute blanket ladder!? I’m loving it in this corner of our family room! It’s black and wood and has a modern look. Perfect to hold extra throws and it doubles as cute decor.

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{7 foot wooden bead garland/4 foot wooden bead garland/faux cedar garland/eucalyptus garland}

Ok.. I have to share this fun idea for Christmas cards! I have always loved hanging our past Christmas cards from garland on our stairs and in previous years I have used ribbon to hold them. I went to my photographers house this year to pick out our Christmas card picture and she was using this cute wooden bead garland to hold her Christmas cards. I looked at it and said “oh I do this too but what a fun idea to add the little clothes pins to this bead garland!” and she said “that bead garland came with the clothespins and I got it on Amazon!” Then I of course said “no way.. I need that link ASAP!” Ha. GENIUS!

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So excited about this! The bead garland comes in 4 feet or 7 feet and I’m using two of the 7 foot strands to hold our family Christmas cards this year. The clothespins make it so easy to hang cards! (Ignore the garland in this pic.. I was still attaching things when I snapped this!)

I love seeing our family pictures/holiday cards through the years.

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Especially long time favorite pics like this one when Kole would NOT stop screaming and trying to run away during the photoshoot so we just snapped the picture and rolled with the “better not cry, better not pout” theme. Ha! Good times. :)

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Last 4 years. My kids are growing up! {tear}

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These are cell phone pics at night so not the best lighting but my little tree turned out so cute on my shiplap wall! It sold out quickly this year. (It was from grandinroad.)

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Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

Especially fun at night. :)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

But my favorite part of this little hallway off our mudroom is the tree I made with our Santa pics. You knew they would pop up somewhere! :)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

I just used painters tape to attach them all to the wall and then hung this cute star ornament with a little command hook. We need to get our 2023 Santa pic taken this week! My kids are always good sports because they know it’s a non negotiable. If they want to live here rent free they are getting a pic with Santa every December. ;)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

{kitchen sources/rib crewneck top/khaki velvet ribbon}

I added these cute little wreaths all over my house this year! They sold out so I’ll try to share them early next year when they are back in stock. I tied little bows with my favorite velvet ribbon and then ended up just using a glue gun to hold the ribbon. Just a tiny dot and then they will be easy to pull off if I want to switch the ribbon next year.

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

So cute! They make me happy. :)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

{command hooks/counter stools}

These clear command hooks are my favorite for small items like wreaths during the holidays.

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

I put them on all of my barstools and chairs.

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

And then decided my hallways needed wreaths because why not?

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

So festive right!? I’ll take it. :)  (Sorry for all the poorly lit night shots.. they only time I’ve been home lately to take pics is at night!)

Stair Bead Garland (Sunny Side Up)

I also added wreaths to our mudroom lockers again like last year. You can never have too many wreaths in my opinion!

Below are a few last minute gift ideas that ship fast including teen boy ideas since that’s what I’ve been frantically ordering.

One more week! We’ve got this. :)

1- marc jacobs bag   2-tula eye balm   3- sleep set

4- monogram necklace   5-throw blanket   6- faux fur blanket   7- the softest throw

8-zip up hoodie   9-herschel dopp kit   10- sexy lips & lashes

 

1- portable charger   2- the driving book for teens   3-headphone stand

4-hooded sweatshirt   5- night light   6-  drum set pad   7- flying disc

 

1- slim wallet   2- adidas backpack   3- sherpa wearable blanket

4- champion hoodie   5-cell phone stand   6- trust the grind   7-sweatpants

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Hot Chocolate & Teen Gift Ideas

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hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{black wood cheese board here or here}

Happy Sunday! We are officially starting our family Christmas movie nights this week and I am so ready for it! At 8 pm there will be a Christmas movie on in the family room every night we are home from now through the holidays. If people need to be on their laptops during the movie finishing up work that’s fine! We’ve got a lot of movies to watch in a short period of time so it’s time to get serious. Ha. I asked my kids if they want to take turns picking out the movie OR if they want me to write all of our favorite Christmas movie titles on pieces of paper and put them in a jar so we can draw one out each night. They liked the jar idea! They also requested hot chocolate so I set up this cute little hot cocoa station. It’s simple but just right for the 5 of us and our family movie nights.

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{hot chocolate bar sign}

I ordered this cute sign to set behind my hot chocolate station mostly to cover the plug outlet on this wall! I wish it was a little bigger but it will do for this year.

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{large glass tree/small glass tree/snowflake marshmallows}

I set out a couple of my pretty glass trees and laid out some of these cute snowflake marshmallows. Aren’t they fun!? My kids loved them. I knew they would!

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{Christmas spoons/stirring spoons/similar glass}

Another fun addition are these adorable Christmas spoons I ordered. They have little Christmas pendants on the end of them and are  just right for stirring hot chocolate. Another hit with the kids!

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{set of 5 glass kitchen canisters}

Because I don’t have a lot of space on this counter I knew I needed skinny jars for the toppings. I found this cute set of 5 glass kitchen canisters on-line and they are perfect! I love the sealed lids too. Hot cocoa mix, marshmallows, candy canes, chocolate chips and crushed peppermint. Our family favorites for hot chocolate. :)

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

This is going to be a busy spot for the next few weeks! I’m not mad about it. :)

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{cozy vibes pjs/ugg slippers/Christmas movie mug}

I’m also not mad about the fact that when I’m home I’m in Christmas pjs. Love this cozy vibes set! Brand is PJ salvage so a little more pricey but they are so soft and comfy. I especially love that they are cute for the holidays but will also work through the winter months after Christmas too.

Got my Christmas movie mug, pjs, and hot chocolate. I am SET. If you need me you know where I’ll be. :)



hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{mama wants a silent night mug}

A few more mugs I love! Speaking all sorts of truth here. :)

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{mama claus mug}

hot chocolate station (Sunny Side Up)

{bite me mug}

This one just made me smile. Ha. :)

I’ve been chipping away at my holiday shopping and thought I’d share some cute things I’m seeing and loving for my teens! My girls are so easy to shop for. I can basically just pick out things I love! The items below are all things they have and use or items on their wish list for this year. Kole is another story. Teen boys are HARD to buy for aren’t they!? I rounded up some of the items I’m debating/ordering for Kole. If you have a teen boy and know of some other fun gift ideas please share! It’s a tricky stage for gift giving. I hope these gift ideas help!

Enjoy the rest of your weekend! Off to make a Christmas movie jar. :)

1- portable charger   2- black hair ties

3-pouch wristlet   4- hoop earrings   5-aquaphor

1-instant camera   2- 12 games of christmas   3- vibrant shoelaces

4- mad libs   5- ninja multitool   6-apple airtag

7-candy filled canes   8- styling paste   9-football   10- mint tins

1- bose headphones   2-poloroid camera   3- arm warmers

4-vanity mirror   5- gold under eye patches   6- desk pencil holder

7- silk pillow case   8-sunset lamp   9- everywhere belt bag   10- facial cleansing brush

1-flying disc   2-light up baseball   3-puzzle game

4-bose headphones   5- pop sensory fidget toy   6-hooded jacket

7-inflatable blow movie projector   8- slammo game set

9-ugg slipper   10- GPS tracker for kids

1-bath wrap   2- sherpa robe   3-jewelry box   4- heart pillow

5- faux fur round chair   6-travel pouch   7 –jewelry tower

1-ombre basketball hoop   2- faux fur backrest   3- beanbag toss game

4- photo holder   5-bean bag chair   6- pom pom string lights

1-light up shelf   2-basketball hoop   3- iPad stand   4- hook rack

5- football field pillow   6- star light up pillow   7- mario block alarm clock

1-NFL wallet   2-basketball bean bag toss

3- mountain art   4- faux leather lounger   5- gaming chair

 6- dartboard   7-body pillow   8-football LED light

xoxo, Erin
Home Decor

Teen Christmas Bedroom

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Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Cruising through December! Tis the season for joy and fun and cheer and stress! Ha. I hope you’re hanging in there and not too overwhelmed at this point in the game. Days and evenings are so busy this time of year. I’m constantly reminding myself to pause on the never ending to-do list and focus on enjoying the season! My kids are a big help with that. :) Addison really wanted her room decorated for the holidays this year and requested traditional red and green. She has been so busy and usually gets home around 7 every night and then has hours of homework. She wanted to help me decorate but we couldn’t find a time so a few days ago I surprised her and added a little Christmas to her bedroom. To say she was excited when she saw her room is an understatement! I wish I would have filmed her sweet reaction. Priceless. :) It made me so happy to see her so happy!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

{faux fur round chair/similar santa pillow/plaid pillow/similar tree/bead garland here & here/clip-on candles/similar snowflakes/similar house ornaments}

The tree is a little crowded in this corner but Ad loves her chair (that she stole from Ellie!) so I knew she would want that to stay. Both the girls love to sit in it to read, study, talk on the phone. I added a couple of cute pillows that are long time favorites!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I decorated her tree with a bead garland, snowflakes, white houses and red ball ornaments.


Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I also added these fun clip-on candles I put on our family room tree. Did I mention that they change colors!?

Star Christmas Tree (Sunny Side Up)

{family room tree sources}

I keep them on the warm white setting for our main tree.

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

But for Ad’s room she is loving the colorful setting. They turn red, green, purple, blue.. all the colors.

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

So cute for a teen bedroom! The candles are half off right now so I picked up more for Kole’s bedroom next year. :)  (I used one set of 20 on each tree.)

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

{let it snow sign/natural wrap lamp/nightstand}

My Let It Snow sign landed on her nightstand next to the cute lamps we found about a year ago.. love the natural wrap base!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

{upholstered bed/waves comforter/natural bench/merry lumbar pillow/similar pom throw/rug}

A fun wreath is always a win over the bed! And you all know my merry pillow makes an appearance every December somewhere in my house. I bought that pillow when the girls were little!




Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

{ceiling fan/floor mirror}

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I ordered this floor mirror about six months ago (was looking for one for this room for over a year!) and we love it so much. It’s HUGE and makes her room feel a lot larger than it is. It’s on major sale this weekend too!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I kept her shelves simple and just added a few things with lights.



Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

It looks so cute lit up at night!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I hope you enjoyed the tour of Ad’s room! So simple but it doesn’t take much to add some Christmas cheer to a space. :) I really need to photograph the rest of my house. I had plans to take more room pictures this week but December has a way of laughing in the face of plans right? Hopefully coming soon!

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Before I sign off I thought I’d share a quick dose of real life. Ready to see the other side of Ad’s room?

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

{similar photo frame}

Hello Peaches. Ha! Nothing like a Bearded Dragon in a huge cage to kill the mood. ;)

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

Check out the side eye she gives me. She knows I’m not a fan of lizards. The two of us aren’t exactly tight, but we manage to stay cordial for Addison’s sake.

Teen Christmas Bedroom (Sunny Side Up)

I’m sure she appreciates her new view. ;)

Below are a few favorites on sale and I’ll be back soon with more to share. Happy Saturday!

{WEEKEND SALES/GIFT IDEAS}







xoxo, Erin

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