Coordinating Outfits for Pictures

This year we are having out pictures professionally taken again by our wonderful photographer, Jessica, but in true fashion, I'm still looking for coordinating outfits for us to wear! We were able to find an old vintage truck and are parking it in her field and filling the bed with blankets and pillows galore! I'm thinking of going two ways this year.. blues and greens or grey's and reds. I put together two boards that I think would look good for our family!

2016 Christmas Photos/Maternity Photos 2017 Christmas Photos

My New Favorite Everything Bag

I'm always looking for new ways to make my life easier and recently I received this Scout Weekender bag and it was a game changer!
Joey goes to my mom's twice a week, and when we drop him off he comes with a lot of 'baggage'. I usually pack him some clothes to wear out if they plan on doing something fun, some food, drink cups etc. and was looking for a big enough bag to suffice all this. 

I also plan on using this bag during the holiday's to carry gifts to family members houses, but here are some other ideas too, like toy storage, weekend travels, grocery store run, or keep in your car with essential needs!

 There really are so many ways to use this bag! Best part is the material is so easy to clean with just a wet paper towel or rag and a quick wipe down!

 Did you want to grab your own? Scroll down for a special code and 20% off your own bag!

Use Code SCOUT-AM to get 20% off!!

Gifts for Her That She Will Actually Want

Are you working on your Christmas List for friends, family or even yourself? I'm so happy to say I am mostly done and am so excited to not have to head to a mall on a weekend in December! If you haven't even started making a list yet, be sure to print your own list here and use religiously this holiday season! It made my shopping experience so much easier!

And if you still have no idea what to get yet.. I've rounded up some of my favorites for you, your mom, mother in law, girlfriend, wife, best friend - whoever!!

Dyson Hairdryer

Bracelet

OTK Boots

Fleece

Sleep Pants

Moccasins

Necklace

I was gifted this adorable necklace from my friends at ONecklace and have not taken it off! I got a 'J' for Joey.. and JOE and love how simple it is! I can pair it with a dress or a plain sweater and jeans! You can get your initial too, if you don't have kids, have multiple kids, or don't want to wear a boyfriend/husband etc.

This is a perfect gift for a new mom too! When I leave for work, I love having a small piece of Joey to take with me! There are so many more options on ONecklace's site as well and right now you cna catch some great deals!

I got this bracelet to give to my god daughter because she loves rose gold right now! Isn't it so cute, I may have to pick up one for myself as well!

Black Friday Deals | Shop Early

Do you go Black Friday shopping? I do to an extent. I will not wait in line for when doors open, and I will not go shopping on Thanksgiving and leave my family. In years past I have gone with my mom for midnight or after the meal is finished and family has gone home- but refuse to leave family time for it.

This year it seems like a lot of retailers are getting their sales started early, and today I'm bringing you those sales to start checking out!
* I will updating these daily!

OshKosh | 50-60% off + Free Shipping + Take 20% off $40 with code: GIFT Carter's | 50-60% off + Free Shipping + Take 20% off $40 with code: GIFT Children's Place | 50-75% off everything + Free Shipping Old Navy | 40% off or card members 50% off entire purchase - Ends 11/20/18 Gap Factory | 50-75% off everything + 15% off with code: WINTER Sur La Table | Le Creuset up to 65% off, Cuisinart up to 55% off Home Depot | Appliances up to 40% off, Garage storage yo to 25% off Jcrew | 35% select items with code | READYTOPARTY Tobi | up to 80% off items  Gap | 40% off everything or card members get 50% off Target | Check out the Black friday ad Here! Bauble Bar | Check out the early deals here! Hunter Boots | Dark Slate color boots 30% other colors 20% off Pandora | 25% off 11/20-11/26 and 35% before 10am on Friday 11/23 Bed Bath & Beyond | $15 off of $50 purchase with tons of deals already on sale Coach Outlet  | Sign up and get 70% off styles
Vineyard Vines | 25% off everything with code HOLIDAY18
Gap | 50% off with code BLKFRIDAY

It's So Important To Wash Your Face At Night

Do you ever find yourself coming home after a long night and just wanting to crawl into bed. I'm talking stripping off your clothes, putting on your pj's and just hopping right into your sheets. Well I have.. numerous times! But not anymore! No matter how tired I find myself, I will always wash my face before going to bed. It makes me feel better- especially the next morning.

The smell of Neutrogena Pink Grapefruit is so good! I makes me so excited to wash my face! 

Do you have a favorite face wash? Let me know in the comments! This is definitely at the top of my list!

This post was sponsored by Brandbacker, but all opinions are my own.

2018 Christmas Gift List Printable

The holidays are upon us and we are all trying to make that list and check it twice. Raise your hand if you've gotten to the week of Christmas and realize you forgot to get a gift for someone, or spent way to much money on someone? I am raising my hand way high on this one! I'm a huge list maker for everything, errands I have to run, cleaning schedules, work to-do lists, but when it comes to Christmas gifts, it seems I always veer off the path. 

So I thought, maybe if I have a cute list, I will actually stick to it this year! So, far, so good and I already have been starting to purchase my gifts this year, and not wait til the last minute!

Download your own list HERE

Five on Friday

It has been a busy week! So Happy Friday, I sure am very happy to see you. 

one. I recently took up reading books again. I had stopped when Joey arrived since all my spare time I tried to use wisely with ya know things like cleaning or sleeping. But since Joey is on a pretty regular schedule, once he goes to bed I now pick up a book instead of scrolling social media or browse through shows on the DVR.

I started this book and it was slow at the beginning. I wasn't too sure about it, but then I got hooked. I felt myself hurrying to clean up dinner or finish laundry so that I would be able to read the next chapter. I actually stayed up late this week just to finish the book! I definitely recommend it. It's about a young journalist who gets a trip of a lifetime to go on the maiden voyage of a new small cruise ship. While on the ship one things leads to another and she may or may not witness a murder. You'll have to read the book to know what really happens. 

two. During my last trip to Trader Joe's I picked up this pumpkin cream cheese spread. I kept forgetting to pick up bagels to use it on until this week. It is so good. I typically don't like pumpkin flavored food, but this is so subtle that the taste isn't strong at all.

three. Over the weekend we attended Bacon Fest in Easton, PA.  Joey loved the bacon cake pops, bacon fries but mostly the pig balloons decking the streets. We popped into the Crayola Factory gift shop as well to pick up a few things as well as some stocking stuffers for save for Christmas!

four. Joey has been having a rough time these past two weeks with his 'canine' teeth poking through. He requires lots of cuddles, hugs and books, which this mama doesn't mind one bit!

five. Over at the Ash's Party Accents headquarters, I am hard at work perfecting everything in order to release our Holiday Collection next weekend. If you are looking for anything custom, be sure to message me and get your orders in soon- we are booking up on custom orders!

Hope you have some fun plans this weekend!

DIY Eucalyptus Hanging Hoops

I originally started this project for a bridal shower I was hosting, but ended up not using them where I wanted to. Instead I knew these would be perfect hanging in my bedroom. They are simple yet cause a statement. 

These really are so simple to use and only use a few supplies

Supplies:

Faux Eucalyptus

Embroidery Hoops

Hot Glue

Twine

Instructions

Start by cutting your faux eucalyptus into small. I cut by the stems and then layered them on the hoop to see what they looked like.

Once I decided how many per hoop to add, I started tying them on tightly with twine. I used green twine, but you can also use fishing wire to hide it. 

To hide the ending I clipped a single leave and hot glued it onto the stems. 

Cut any remaining twine that it sticking out. To hang on a wall use finishing nails and some additional twine. 

I love how this art turned out! Let me know if you make your hope hanging hoop design!

Hearth & Hand with Magnolia | Kids Holiday 2018

When I heard Chip and Jo were putting out an affordable line at Target last Spring I was so, so excited. But, I was a little disappointed on the price points and items. There was nothing that jumped out to me that I had to have or even really wanted. The only thing I ended up purchasing from the line were a few dish towels that matched my kitchen theme. 

In their 2017 holiday collection I ended up getting this coveted wreath for my kitchen to garage door, oh and I think an ornament or two! However, this year year I'm actually really excited with the release of their collection and actually went online bright and early this morning to purchase Joey some Christmas gifts from their Holiday gift collection! We wanted to get him a kitchen since loves playing with all our real pots and pans and kitchen gadgets, but at this point don't have room for a big one. When I saw the Hearth and Hand kitchen with matching fridge, I knew it would be perfect for him.. and NOT girly like most! 

Dollhouse Farmhouse Barn with Animals Kitchen Refrigerator
Hurry, because these are selling out quick! What do you have on your list this year?