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The Art of Rearranging Your Fall Decor

Large Raffia Woven Pumpkin, Medium Raffia Woven Pumpkin and Small Raffia Woven Pumpkin / Corn Husk Rope Pumpkin / Pinecone Arrangement / Cane Basket / Outdoor Lanterns / Wood Letter Board / Trachelium Arrangement in Ceramic Pot / Hopps Arrangement in Wood Pot / Hopps Wreath / Applewood and Amber Candle / Brass Figurine Shape / Banana Woven Tray / Artificial Oak Leaf Garland / Quail Figurine / Glass Pumpkin / Plaid Kitchen Towels / Ceramic Pumpkin / Magnolia Table Cookbook / Hydrangea Stem, Hopps Stem and Foxtail Stem / Wooden Rooster / Newer Gingham Runners Here and Here

Who’s excited about fall?! Until this project, I can’t say I was; still over here feelin’ a tad anxious about winter pandemic life with tots. 🙈 But man. This put me in the spirit. And I’m determined to put a big smile on my face and make this fall–and this holiday season, for the matter–our best yet. Or very good, at least. 😆 (If you’re a parent, I highly recommend picking up A Little Spot of Optimism, btw. It’s a children’s book, and I got it for Emma. But it really affected me! I honestly think about its message every morning when I wake up.)

Anyway, this whole experience was a dream come true.

Clear The List, Vol. 1

Meet Danielle! She’s a 3rd, 4th and 5th grade teacher in New Jersey. Read her story below and help clear her list here. 

Today, most educators are either returning to school, starting new hybrid programs, or beginning the academic year remotely. 2020 has presented countless problems in education, but one quick and easy way to support educators during this time of great uncertainty is to get the materials they need into their hands. Whether it’s PPE, socially distant or remote learning tools, or the usual school supplies, teachers are asking for help!

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Review: The Solo Stove

The Solo Stove Review

Solo Stove Bonfire / Solo Stove via Amazon / Solo Stove via Target / Solo Stove via Walmart / Solo Stove via LL Bean

Mitch here!

I grew up in an intensely boring part of the country, so bonfires were a big deal for us. But my city-slicker family doesn’t know the joy of sitting and collectively staring at burning wood for hours on end. That is until I bought this dope fire pit called the Solo Stove (also available at Amazon, Target, Walmart and LL Bean).

Who’s laughing now?!

My September Wish List

My September Wish List

Have I mentioned how much I appreciate this blog? For so many reasons, really, but one that’s been awesome this year is the distraction that it’s provided this year. I was feeling burnt out and sad when I sat down at my computer today, but putting together something lighthearted–and fine, somewhat meaningless 😆–really helped. Easy on the mind. A little mental break, if you will. I THINK I NEED TO GET INTO GARDENING.

Favorite Kids’ Remote Learning Apps

Favorite Kids Remote Learning Apps

Thank you for the adorable dress, Walker!

iPad Case (Newer model) / Kitchen Stools

Mr. Mitch here!

As a former public school teacher, I’d like to welcome the rest of you Newfound Remote Learning Homeschoolers to the September Scaries Club. For a solid decade, I went into full-on panic mode every late summer, and somehow I’m back in that place again. 😬

Super Soft (and Super Affordable) Amazon Dresses

$28 Daily Ritual Dress from Amazon / $10.05 V-Neck Version / View Entire *Supersoft* Daily Ritual Line Here! / Market Tote / Similar Sandals (Also love these, these and these.)

GUYS.

This is a huge discovery for me. 😜 (And maybe you?) An Amazon-owned brand called Daily Ritual carries the best basics. Most of them are made of this super-soft terry or this cozy knit material, and frankly, the quality feels like they should be $100 or more. But they somehow range from ~$10 – $28.

(?!?!)

So it’s official: I’m an obsessive Daily Ritual fan girl.

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10 Things, 8/31

Backsplash / Riviera Stools / Lucy’s Seat (Clearly needs a cleaning.) / Kohler Faucet / Quartz Countertops / Hydrangeas on Countertop / Lanterns / Cabinet Color: Benjamin Moore Ivory White / Breville Coffee Machine c/o / June Oven c/o

I’m really on a roll with the “10 Things” posts! 😆 I feel like my mind has been all over the place lately, so thank you for for reading what randomly comes to mind when I sit down at the computer late-night.