The Best Advent Calendars This Year

Nov 1, 2021 | Holidays | 0 comments

November 3rd is National Advent Calendar Day. And y’all know how I love any excuse to celebrate holidays and events in day-to-day life, but I’m especially excited about this one. Advent Calendars are a fun tradition and a great way to increase the excitement and anticipation for Christmas. And while Advent Calendars were created as a way to remember the reason for the season, they’ve evolved into a fun activity and indulgence for those who choose to participate. I’m excited to share my roundup of the best Advent Calendars I’ve found this year. I’ve broken it up into 3 categories: traditional, food and beauty.

Traditional

Light Up Glitter House Advent Calendar from Pottery Barn

Wooden Tree Advent Calendar from West Elm

House Advent Calendar from West Elm

Merry and Bright Advent Calendar from West Elm

Annie Howe Tannenbaum Light-Up Advent Calendar from Anthropologie

Arctic Advent Calendar from Anthropologie

Kringle Village Light-Up Advent Calendar from Anthropologie

House with Santa Hanging Advent Calendar from Target

Holiday Block Set Advent Calendar from Target

Click the pic to shop these Advent Calendars.

Food

Luxury Chocolate Advent Calendar from Godiva

Dog Treats Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma (I’m eyeing this one)

Compostable Coffee Pod Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma (compatible with original Nespresso Machine)

Christmas Popcorn Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma

Peppermint Bark Advent Calendar from Williams Sonoma

Dylan’s Candy Bar Advent Calendar

Beauty

Kiehls Limited Edition Advent Calendar

Mini Voluspa Candle Advent Calendar

All Aglow Beekman 1802 Advent Calendar

24 Days of Beauty Advent Calendar from Anthropologie

12 Days of Confidence with IT Cosmetics from Sephora

Benefit Cosmetics Advent Calendar from Sephora

Charlotte Tilbury Beauty Dreams Advent Calendar from Nordstrom

L’Occitane Advent Calendar from Amazon

As an extra bonus, for those who share my love for Aldi, you’ll want to check out this link: Aldi Advent Calendars. It’ll give you the guide to the best booze-y, coffee-y and chocolate-y (what else could you ask for?) Advent Calendars. Cheers to that!

Be sure to order these soon, since I’m sure they’ll sell out before December 1!

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If you`re looking for a space to host a podcast or meet a client, you can book their conference room for a small fee.

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1 ½ ounce Coconut tequila
1 ounce Triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 cup Ice
2 ounces *Butterfly pea flower tea brewed, cooled to ice cold, and sweetened to taste
1 slice Lime wheel dried or fresh, for garnish, optional

Mix the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together up to one day in advance.
Brew the butterfly pea flower tea up to one day in advance.
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👻 It’s a spooky cocktail season ahead. Try this twist on a classic - The Midnight Margarita 🧙‍♀️

1 ½ ounce Coconut tequila
1 ounce Triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 cup Ice
2 ounces *Butterfly pea flower tea brewed, cooled to ice cold, and sweetened to taste
1 slice Lime wheel dried or fresh, for garnish, optional

Mix the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together up to one day in advance.
Brew the butterfly pea flower tea up to one day in advance.
When ready to serve, add the ice to the blender with the tequila mix.
Pour into a cocktail glass (with or without salt) and then top with the cold butterfly pea flower tea.

*The Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is on Amazon and makes drinks a perfect shade of purple!

Recipe credit @melissacooksitall

👻 It’s a spooky cocktail season ahead. Try this twist on a classic - The Midnight Margarita 🧙‍♀️

1 ½ ounce Coconut tequila
1 ounce Triple sec
1 ounce lime juice
1 cup Ice
2 ounces *Butterfly pea flower tea brewed, cooled to ice cold, and sweetened to taste
1 slice Lime wheel dried or fresh, for garnish, optional

Mix the tequila, triple sec, and lime juice together up to one day in advance.
Brew the butterfly pea flower tea up to one day in advance.
When ready to serve, add the ice to the blender with the tequila mix.
Pour into a cocktail glass (with or without salt) and then top with the cold butterfly pea flower tea.

*The Butterfly Pea Flower Tea is on Amazon and makes drinks a perfect shade of purple!

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Hello October! Can we now agree it's time to officially welcome all things pumpkin to the table. Hello, pumpkin spice! Here's my @traderjoes haul:

🎃 Cold Brew pumpkin spice concentrate perfect to make an iced PSL
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🎃 Pumpkin ultra moisturing hand cream OMG.
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🎃 @nespresso pumpkin spice pods

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🎃 Cold Brew pumpkin spice concentrate perfect to make an iced PSL
🎃 Pumpkin brownies perfect for a coffee date
🎃 Mini pumpkin spice cake with cream cheese frosting
🎃 Pumpkin ultra moisturing hand cream OMG.
🎃 Overnight pumpkin oats
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🌸Here's the scoop🌸 - Zinnias need sun, water, and constant cutting to enjoy inside.

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We had a little aphid problem back in July but sprayed the Zinnias with Rose Shield, a product we found @archies_gardenland, and they rebounded.

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Zinnias do best when you cut them, which is hard for me because I want people to enjoy the blooms as they walk by my front yard. But cutting them encourages new blooms.

We had a little aphid problem back in July but sprayed the Zinnias with Rose Shield, a product we found @archies_gardenland, and they rebounded.

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Save this for the recipe below 👇

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
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8 whole eggs
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
Fresh fruit (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into
cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour
evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or
overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if
desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until the mixture
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the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top. (If you’re
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French Toast Casserole! My daughter requests this for every holiday breakfast - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year's Day. You can divide into two pans and take one to a friend.

Save this for the recipe below 👇

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread (After making this several times, an entire loaf of bread is more than you want, maybe just use 3/4 of the loaf)
8 whole eggs
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
Fresh fruit (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into
cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour
evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or
overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if
desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until the mixture
resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge.
When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350° F. Remove
the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top. (If you’re
using fruit, sprinkle on before the crumb mixture.) Bake for 45 minutes for a
softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid
texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with maple syrup.

French Toast Casserole! My daughter requests this for every holiday breakfast - Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year`s Day. You can divide into two pans and take one to a friend.

Save this for the recipe below 👇

FOR THE FRENCH TOAST:
1 loaf crusty sourdough or French bread (After making this several times, an entire loaf of bread is more than you want, maybe just use 3/4 of the loaf)
8 whole eggs
2 c. whole milk
1/2 c. heavy whipping cream
3/4 c. sugar
2 tbsp. vanilla extract

FOR THE TOPPING:
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
1/2 c. firmly-packed brown sugar
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/4 tsp. salt
1 pinch nutmeg (optional)
1 stick cold butter, cut into pieces
Fresh fruit (optional)
Grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with butter. Tear bread into chunks (or cut into
cubes) and evenly distribute in the pan.
In a medium-sized bowl, mix together eggs, milk, cream, sugar, and vanilla. Pour
evenly over the bread. Cover tightly and store in the fridge for several hours or
overnight.
In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Add nutmeg if
desired. Add butter pieces and cut them into the dry mixture until the mixture
resembles fine pebbles. Store in a Ziploc in the fridge.
When you’re ready to bake the casserole, preheat the oven to 350° F. Remove
the casserole from the fridge and sprinkle the crumb mixture over the top. (If you’re
using fruit, sprinkle on before the crumb mixture.) Bake for 45 minutes for a
softer, more bread pudding texture. Bake 1 hour or more for a firmer, less liquid
texture.
Scoop out individual portions. Top with butter and drizzle with maple syrup. ...

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Menopause much? I started HRT last January, and it's been a lifesaver for my menopausal symptoms. Did you know there's over 60 symptoms and side effects associated with menopause - including heart disease, bone weakening, memory, and brain fog.

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Be your own advocate. Find a health care practitioner who will listen, hear, support, and acknowledge your needs.

Menopause much? I started HRT last January, and it`s been a lifesaver for my menopausal symptoms. Did you know there`s over 60 symptoms and side effects associated with menopause - including heart disease, bone weakening, memory, and brain fog.

I`m reading The New Menopause by @drmaryclaire, and I`ll be starting a series on my YouTube channel to discuss and share what I`ve learned.

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A Pay Day bar. Easy snack. Just mix together salted peanuts, candy corn, and chocolate chips.

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A Pay Day bar. Easy snack. Just mix together salted peanuts, candy corn, and chocolate chips.

Fun fact - I bit the white tips off the candy corn to trick my mother into thinking I lost a tooth! 🤣🤣

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Anyone else remake the bed? I`m taking a poll👇 ...

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Upside Down Pizza - Here`s what`s for dinner tonight! It`s so good and is perfect for football weekends.

Be sure to screenshot the recipe or SAVE for later.

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Be sure to screenshot the recipe or SAVE for later.

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Be sure to screenshot the recipe or SAVE for later. ...

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Pumpkins come in all colors - so why not pick your favorites AND in velvet!

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Comment PUMPKIN, and I`ll send you a shopping link.

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Pumpkins come in all colors - so why not pick your favorites AND in velvet!

I love my pumpkins from @your.hearts.content on Etsy. Michelle and her team create stunning pieces and not just pumpkins! She creates hearts, springtime favorites, and Christmas trees!

Comment PUMPKIN, and I'll send you a shopping link.

Pumpkins come in all colors - so why not pick your favorites AND in velvet!

I love my pumpkins from @your.hearts.content on Etsy. Michelle and her team create stunning pieces and not just pumpkins! She creates hearts, springtime favorites, and Christmas trees!

Comment PUMPKIN, and I`ll send you a shopping link. ...

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Comment KIT and I`ll send you link for the wreath and the ribbon kit.

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Comment KIT and I'll send you link for the wreath and the ribbon kit.

Happy fall y'all 🎃🎃

Monthly ribbons kits from @houseofturnberry are the perfect way to switch out your season decor.

I hung my new faux mum wreath and added the Halloween ribbon kit. As a monthly subscriber, a kit is delivered every month. It`s super easy to just clip the ribbons on to whatever you want to embellish.

Comment KIT and I`ll send you link for the wreath and the ribbon kit.

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My mother loved Erma Bombeck. Women, wives, and mothers related to Erma's wisdom and humor about life. Happy Sunday.

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Keeping it reel folks. You know it's love when your husband pulls off your pink compression sock for you! 🤣🤣 A Funknee Story continues.

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Soft Ginger Cookies - Years ago, I, along with my daughter and God daughter, made 77 dozen of these cookies for their "Flour Girls" Baking for Change ministry at church. What a delight to witness the love our girls gave to this project.

We perfected the recipe, to a soft, flavorful ginger-filled cookie perfect with a cold glass of milk. Be sure to SAVE it for later.

Soft Ginger Cookies
Makes 3 dozen

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/4 cup Molasses

1/4 sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling dough

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Beat butter 30 seconds until soft.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add egg and molasses and beat well.

Add 1/2 the flour mixture and hand stir, then stir in the rest of the flour mixture.

The dough should be at a consistency that you can roll it with your hands into balls. You may have to a little more flour until you can easily roll the dough.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in sugar/cinnamon sugar.

Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes. Do not brown. The cookies should be almost underbaked. Sorinkle sugar over warm cookies if desired.

Let cool 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.

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Soft Ginger Cookies - Years ago, I, along with my daughter and God daughter, made 77 dozen of these cookies for their "Flour Girls" Baking for Change ministry at church. What a delight to witness the love our girls gave to this project.

We perfected the recipe, to a soft, flavorful ginger-filled cookie perfect with a cold glass of milk. Be sure to SAVE it for later.

Soft Ginger Cookies
Makes 3 dozen

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/4 cup Molasses

1/4 sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling dough

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Beat butter 30 seconds until soft.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add egg and molasses and beat well.

Add 1/2 the flour mixture and hand stir, then stir in the rest of the flour mixture.

The dough should be at a consistency that you can roll it with your hands into balls. You may have to a little more flour until you can easily roll the dough.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in sugar/cinnamon sugar.

Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes. Do not brown. The cookies should be almost underbaked. Sorinkle sugar over warm cookies if desired.

Let cool 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack.

Soft Ginger Cookies - Years ago, I, along with my daughter and God daughter, made 77 dozen of these cookies for their "Flour Girls" Baking for Change ministry at church. What a delight to witness the love our girls gave to this project.

We perfected the recipe, to a soft, flavorful ginger-filled cookie perfect with a cold glass of milk. Be sure to SAVE it for later.

Soft Ginger Cookies
Makes 3 dozen

Preheat oven 350 degrees

Ingredients:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3 tsp ground Ginger
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground cloves
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened to room temperature
1 cup sugar
1 whole egg
1/4 cup Molasses

1/4 sugar mixed with 1 tsp cinnamon for rolling dough

Combine flour, ginger, soda, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Set aside.

Beat butter 30 seconds until soft.

Add sugar and beat until fluffy.

Add egg and molasses and beat well.

Add 1/2 the flour mixture and hand stir, then stir in the rest of the flour mixture.

The dough should be at a consistency that you can roll it with your hands into balls. You may have to a little more flour until you can easily roll the dough.

Roll dough into 1-inch balls, then roll the balls in sugar/cinnamon sugar.

Place cookies 2 inches apart on cookie sheets lined with parchment paper. Bake 12 minutes. Do not brown. The cookies should be almost underbaked. Sorinkle sugar over warm cookies if desired.

Let cool 2 minutes and transfer to a cooling rack. ...

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I`m ready for it - everything fall offers! Pumpkins, sweaters, mums, changing leaves, cooler days, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything.

What`s your favorite thing about fall!

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I'm ready for it - everything fall offers! Pumpkins, sweaters, mums, changing leaves, cooler days, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything.

What's your favorite thing about fall!

I`m ready for it - everything fall offers! Pumpkins, sweaters, mums, changing leaves, cooler days, Halloween, and pumpkin spice everything.

What`s your favorite thing about fall! ...

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Flowers from my garden, a stack of books, a fall-scented candle, and a delicious room spray. The simple pleasures to delight the senses.

What makes you happy?

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Flowers from my garden, a stack of books, a fall-scented candle, and a delicious room spray. The simple pleasures to delight the senses.

What makes you happy?

Flowers from my garden, a stack of books, a fall-scented candle, and a delicious room spray. The simple pleasures to delight the senses.

What makes you happy? ...

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Swipe to see the 💛🌞☀️ in my guest room.

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Swipe to see the 💛🌞☀️ in my guest room.

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We made it to the "ber" months - my favorite season. I hope September brings you all the beautiful moments you deserve.

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We made it to the "ber" months - my favorite season. I hope September brings you all the beautiful moments you deserve.

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I`ve had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.

My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.

A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
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I've had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.

My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.

A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company!

I`ve had so much fun transforming this empty, white room into a bright, colorful jewel box. The inspiration came from @adamtrest art I purchased during a visit last spring to Laurel, Mississippi.

My mother loved birds, and I dedicated this guest room to her. Stay tuned this week as I share more details on how I pulled it all together using a mix of new and thrifted things that tell a story.

A special thank you to @theocdbachelorette
and her fabulous team, who helped me make it beautiful and ready for company! ...

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I love my birthday for two reasons. First, the cake. Every year, my mother made it so special, picking out my cake. It was usually white cake with buttercream roses.🎂🍰

Secondly, I loved my birthday because of how my mother made me FEEL - longed for, celebrated, and treasured. I wonder what she`d think knowing I`m 60 years fabulous this year?

I have no regrets or sadness flipping the page to a new decade. I`m excited to use my AARP card and ask for all the SENIOR discounts!🤣

Aug 29

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I love my birthday for two reasons. First, the cake. Every year, my mother made it so special, picking out my cake. It was usually white cake with buttercream roses.🎂🍰

Secondly, I loved my birthday because of how my mother made me FEEL - longed for, celebrated, and treasured. I wonder what she'd think knowing I'm 60 years fabulous this year?

I have no regrets or sadness flipping the page to a new decade. I'm excited to use my AARP card and ask for all the SENIOR discounts!🤣

I love my birthday for two reasons. First, the cake. Every year, my mother made it so special, picking out my cake. It was usually white cake with buttercream roses.🎂🍰

Secondly, I loved my birthday because of how my mother made me FEEL - longed for, celebrated, and treasured. I wonder what she`d think knowing I`m 60 years fabulous this year?

I have no regrets or sadness flipping the page to a new decade. I`m excited to use my AARP card and ask for all the SENIOR discounts!🤣 ...

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When I visit a boutique hotel, I immediately want to capture that luxury fragrance at home. I`ve partnered with @benevolence.la, who offers thoughtfully designed, casual-luxury home fragrances made in the USA.

Made in California, their elegant and sophisticated packaging immediately elevates my guest bath. Their selection of fragrances relieve stress and revitalize your senses.

Available for purchase on Amazon Benevolence LA is made with 100% pure essential oil, and containing absolutely no base or fillers, this diffuser set is safe and toxic-free. This product comes in a matte charcoal and gold-stamped gift box with (1) 7 oil diffuser sticks, (2) a charcoal glass vase, and (3) essential oil (4.06oz), good for 90-120 days continuous fragrance.

Comment DIFFUSER, and I`ll send you a link to my Amazon shop!

@benevolence.la @stackinfluence #benevolencela #benevolencelapartner #amazonhome #amazonhomefinds #amazonfavorites

Aug 26

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When I visit a boutique hotel, I immediately want to capture that luxury fragrance at home. I've partnered with @benevolence.la, who offers thoughtfully designed, casual-luxury home fragrances made in the USA.

Made in California, their elegant and sophisticated packaging immediately elevates my guest bath. Their selection of fragrances relieve stress and revitalize your senses.

Available for purchase on Amazon Benevolence LA is made with 100% pure essential oil, and containing absolutely no base or fillers, this diffuser set is safe and toxic-free. This product comes in a matte charcoal and gold-stamped gift box with (1) 7 oil diffuser sticks, (2) a charcoal glass vase, and (3) essential oil (4.06oz), good for 90-120 days continuous fragrance.

Comment DIFFUSER, and I'll send you a link to my Amazon shop!

@benevolence.la @stackinfluence #benevolencela #benevolencelapartner #amazonhome #amazonhomefinds #amazonfavorites

When I visit a boutique hotel, I immediately want to capture that luxury fragrance at home. I`ve partnered with @benevolence.la, who offers thoughtfully designed, casual-luxury home fragrances made in the USA.

Made in California, their elegant and sophisticated packaging immediately elevates my guest bath. Their selection of fragrances relieve stress and revitalize your senses.

Available for purchase on Amazon Benevolence LA is made with 100% pure essential oil, and containing absolutely no base or fillers, this diffuser set is safe and toxic-free. This product comes in a matte charcoal and gold-stamped gift box with (1) 7 oil diffuser sticks, (2) a charcoal glass vase, and (3) essential oil (4.06oz), good for 90-120 days continuous fragrance.

Comment DIFFUSER, and I`ll send you a link to my Amazon shop!

@benevolence.la @stackinfluence #benevolencela #benevolencelapartner #amazonhome #amazonhomefinds #amazonfavorites ...

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🩵💙Swipe to see 💙🩵 The guest bedroom - for me, it`s the perfect room to showcase your personality and what makes your heart sing.

A white rotary dial phone, stacks of books, candy, a beautifully-scented candle, and fun art like this print from @floralsprintsart help create a cozy and cheerful respite for guests.

What`s your favorite?👇 What are your guest room must haves?

Aug 24

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🩵💙Swipe to see 💙🩵 The guest bedroom - for me, it's the perfect room to showcase your personality and what makes your heart sing.

A white rotary dial phone, stacks of books, candy, a beautifully-scented candle, and fun art like this print from @floralsprintsart help create a cozy and cheerful respite for guests.

What's your favorite?👇 What are your guest room must haves?

🩵💙Swipe to see 💙🩵 The guest bedroom - for me, it`s the perfect room to showcase your personality and what makes your heart sing.

A white rotary dial phone, stacks of books, candy, a beautifully-scented candle, and fun art like this print from @floralsprintsart help create a cozy and cheerful respite for guests.

What`s your favorite?👇 What are your guest room must haves? ...

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I had such fun today chatting with Teri the owner of @173mercantile in Kennebunk, Maine. Her shop is filled with unique finds for your home and she offers a concierge gift service.

Give @173mercantile a follow and #supportsmallbusiness. 🦞🦞🦞

Aug 23

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I had such fun today chatting with Teri the owner of @173mercantile in Kennebunk, Maine. Her shop is filled with unique finds for your home and she offers a concierge gift service.

Give @173mercantile a follow and #supportsmallbusiness. 🦞🦞🦞

I had such fun today chatting with Teri the owner of @173mercantile in Kennebunk, Maine. Her shop is filled with unique finds for your home and she offers a concierge gift service.

Give @173mercantile a follow and #supportsmallbusiness. 🦞🦞🦞 ...

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I am a positive person. Oh, I have my small moments with fancy pity parties, but then I dust myself off and GET IT DONE!

Is this how I imagined I`d spend my 60th birthday next week? No. But I`m determined to hasten my recovery with positive thinking, pro-active and healthy living, and leaning in to LETTING PEOPLE HELP ME. That`s hard to do. But don`t steal people`s joy when they ask, "How can I help?"

Onward and upward! T minus 5 days!

Aug 22

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I am a positive person. Oh, I have my small moments with fancy pity parties, but then I dust myself off and GET IT DONE!

Is this how I imagined I'd spend my 60th birthday next week? No. But I'm determined to hasten my recovery with positive thinking, pro-active and healthy living, and leaning in to LETTING PEOPLE HELP ME. That's hard to do. But don't steal people's joy when they ask, "How can I help?"

Onward and upward! T minus 5 days!

I am a positive person. Oh, I have my small moments with fancy pity parties, but then I dust myself off and GET IT DONE!

Is this how I imagined I`d spend my 60th birthday next week? No. But I`m determined to hasten my recovery with positive thinking, pro-active and healthy living, and leaning in to LETTING PEOPLE HELP ME. That`s hard to do. But don`t steal people`s joy when they ask, "How can I help?"

Onward and upward! T minus 5 days! ...

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I`ve shared my experience preparing for ACL replacement surgery next week. It`s important to me to take a proactive role in my healthy healing and recovery.

I`ve done the research for you on my blog for the top vitamins and supplements as the foundation for boosting immunity, reducing bruising, swelling and inflammation, wound healing, tissue and muscle repair and joint health support.

Visit my blog post in my bio or comment VITAMIN and I`ll send you the link.

Aug 20

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I've shared my experience preparing for ACL replacement surgery next week. It's important to me to take a proactive role in my healthy healing and recovery.

I've done the research for you on my blog for the top vitamins and supplements as the foundation for boosting immunity, reducing bruising, swelling and inflammation, wound healing, tissue and muscle repair and joint health support.

Visit my blog post in my bio or comment VITAMIN and I'll send you the link.

I`ve shared my experience preparing for ACL replacement surgery next week. It`s important to me to take a proactive role in my healthy healing and recovery.

I`ve done the research for you on my blog for the top vitamins and supplements as the foundation for boosting immunity, reducing bruising, swelling and inflammation, wound healing, tissue and muscle repair and joint health support.

Visit my blog post in my bio or comment VITAMIN and I`ll send you the link. ...

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You know that smell? It`s coming from your disposal. Once a month, I pop in a LemiShine pod, and it cleans out the bacteria and built up food, leaving the drains and disposable clean and fresh.

Comment CLEAN, and I`ll send you a link to the pods on sale now at Walmart. Happy cleaning.

Aug 19

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You know that smell? It's coming from your disposal. Once a month, I pop in a LemiShine pod, and it cleans out the bacteria and built up food, leaving the drains and disposable clean and fresh.

Comment CLEAN, and I'll send you a link to the pods on sale now at Walmart. Happy cleaning.

You know that smell? It`s coming from your disposal. Once a month, I pop in a LemiShine pod, and it cleans out the bacteria and built up food, leaving the drains and disposable clean and fresh.

Comment CLEAN, and I`ll send you a link to the pods on sale now at Walmart. Happy cleaning. ...

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New York Style Crumb Cake. This recipe has a rich moist cake base with a buttery crumbly brown - sugar topping. It`s perfect with coffee or as a hostess gift.

Comment CAKE and I`ll send you the recipe.

Aug 18

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New York Style Crumb Cake. This recipe has a rich moist cake base with a buttery crumbly brown - sugar topping. It's perfect with coffee or as a hostess gift.

Comment CAKE and I'll send you the recipe.

New York Style Crumb Cake. This recipe has a rich moist cake base with a buttery crumbly brown - sugar topping. It`s perfect with coffee or as a hostess gift.

Comment CAKE and I`ll send you the recipe. ...

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When we had our built-in cabinets designed, I knew I would fill the shelves with colorful pieces I`ve collected over the years. Pinks, blues, and turquoise. Color brings me joy. 💙🩵🩷

Aug 17

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When we had our built-in cabinets designed, I knew I would fill the shelves with colorful pieces I've collected over the years. Pinks, blues, and turquoise. Color brings me joy. 💙🩵🩷

When we had our built-in cabinets designed, I knew I would fill the shelves with colorful pieces I`ve collected over the years. Pinks, blues, and turquoise. Color brings me joy. 💙🩵🩷 ...

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