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Friday Faves!!

Is it really Friday?!  I am in need of a break so badly and we don’t have fall break for a couple more weeks.  I just need to get about 12 hours of sleep haha!!

Today I’m sharing all of my FAVORITES!!!

 Random date nights with Dustin are always a FAVORITE!!  Especially when these random date nights end in Barnes & Noble looking at books and drinking coffee.  Also, can you tell how tired I am? 😂 This is what happens when teachers go out on a Friday night ha!



 My sister is so awesome because she made me some Weight Watcher friendly cupcakes (so good) and brought my favorite latte to school on Wednesday!!  I had been having a tough week at school and it was exactly what I needed to pick me up!



I received the sweetest package in the mail earlier this week!  A sweet reader, Melissa, mailed me this Kissy Kissy converter gown for Baby Shaneyfelt and I am so excited to put this on our baby!  

This sweet gesture got me thinking of how to love people well–this can be people who are going through something major in their lives or a sickness–because sometimes people don’t do anything because they don’t know what’s appropriate or where to even start.  This is a blog post topic I’ve been thinking about since going through IVF, so I may get up enough courage to write it!



 Monday is the last day to order these gorgeous ornaments!!!  Go to this blog post to get more info on how to order, but these have been my most favorite things ever!!



There are a few things in my life that I’m really OCD over.  Finding the perfect pillow or certain chapsticks are some things that I’m so particular about.  But another thing is a brush.  I’m so embarrassed to admit this but I’ve been using the same brush since high school.  Yep.  You read that right.  I’ve tried other brushes, but I just couldn’t find anything that worked great with my hair.  Then I got tired of using a comb for my wet hair and then a brush for my dry hair and I had heard people talk about wet brushes.  I ended up buying the Drybar brush and I AM OBSESSED!  It’s literally been a lifesaver for me and I will never use another brush ever.  This brush goes through my wet and dry hair effortlessly and it was well worth the money!


This is my perfect fall playlist!!

How to Do Halloween as an Adult + Halloween Party Invites from Basic Invite

Keep reading for a discount code at the end!
Photography by RAW Images


 Do you remember how fun Halloween was when you were a kid?  I loved dressing up and getting to go trick-or-treating.  I remember being so antsy on Halloween and dying for it to become dark so our parents would take us out trick-or-treating!  

Since becoming an adult, Halloween hasn’t had the same sense of anticipation and fun that it used to have and I’m ready to change that!  This could be our last Halloween before becoming parents, and I want us to be able to enjoy it.  And if you’re like me, knowing that Halloween is on a Wednesday makes you crave a laid back kind of night.  Below are some of my favorite ways to celebrate Halloween as an adult…

Watch Hocus Pocus (or another Halloween movie!)
Watching Hocus Pocus is a yearly tradition for me and it started when my sister and I were really young.  We used to watch it multiple times every October.  Pop some popcorn, grab a blanket, turn down the lights, and cozy up to watch Hocus Pocus with your best girlfriends, family, or boyfriend/husband!
Pumpkin Carving Party
Host your girlfriends or even small group on Halloween for a pumpkin carving party!  Everyone can bring their own pumpkin or you can provide all of the pumpkins and carving kits.  Have a contest or just carve for fun!  You’ll be laughing all night!

Host a Laid Back Halloween Party
Dress up or not–it’s up to you!  Or have everyone show up in Halloween pjs for a night of spooky treats.  You can make it into a contest of who can make the most creative Halloween appetizer or dessert!  I love get togethers like this where there isn’t any pressure to have the best costume….only the best themed dish haha!
If you really wanted to up your game, you could send out adult Halloween party invitations!   I think just because you’re having a laid back party doesn’t mean you have to skimp on the invitations, it’s all the more reason to send some out!  I had a blast scouring Basic Invite‘s website because they have so many options (more than any other website I’ve used)!  Some of the features they offer are…

Almost unlimited colors–there are over 180 different color options so you can take any card and make it exactly how you want to!  Even if the sample is cute, you can still play around with it and customize it to fit your vision!

Custom samples—Basic Invite actually allows you to order a real, printed sample before you make your decision.  This isn’t just an online pdf, but you really get the sample in the mail!  I love this because if you’re trying to match colors for an important party, you can see in real life if the invitation will actually work before ordering a ton.

Over 40 different colors of envelopes–I love getting a pretty envelope in the mail because it shows me that the sender actually spent time and effort on all details of the invitation.  And don’t we all pick out the pretty envelope to open first in the stack of mail?!

Address capturing service–THIS IS MY FAVORITE!!  Basic Invite has a feature that allows you to share a link on any form of social media–like your Facebook or Instagram–that will allow your friends and family to input their address.  Then anytime you send out cards or invitations, you can just choose which person you want Basic Invite to send it to!  Literally, a dream feature!

Foil–Most websites do offer foil but Basic Invite also offers rose gold along with gold and silver!  And you can choose flat or raised.

And because I’m constantly thinking about Christmas…

You can go ahead and order your Christmas cards or Christmas party cards!!  Basic Invite has tons of Christmas card ideas and even company holiday cards!  I got to design a really fun cookie exchange party invitation and even got to customize the back, too!

Right now, Basic Invite is offering 30% off with the code holi30

Happy shopping!

Thank you Basic Invite for sponsoring today’s post!  
All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Fall Favorites: Home Decor!

I can’t believe that today is mine and Emily’s last link up for Fall Favorites!  This has been a fun three weeks and I’m always so appreciative of everyone who links up with us.



To recap, the first week we shared favorite fall crock pot meal ideas.
Last week we shared our favorite fall looks.
And today we’re sharing our fall decor!

Come on in!
 My cousin made this door hanger!  I’ve had it since we got married and I pull it out every fall and put it on the front door.


 I found these pillows last year on clearance at Pottery Barn and saved over $100!  It’s way too hot for me to put any other fall decor out right now, so this is it for the outside.


 Our entryway has a fall sign from Hobby Lobby and a jar of candy corn!


 I just did the table in our dining room.  And I always feel so lost when it comes to decorating a table, so someone send me all of your tips!


 These napkins are also from Pottery Barn.


 I always get excited for the first time of the season I get to turn on the fireplace!


 The coffee area also has a sugar free pumpkin caramel syrup.
 Horrible lighting, but this is another section of the kitchen.


And this is the worst area to take pictures, but I always have my seasonal candle with seasonal soap by the sink!  The mahogany apple candle is a new scent and I love it!

Now, link up your fall home decor post with us!