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The Best Black Friday Sales + Two $250 Giveaways

The Best Black Friday Sales

Cozy Crewneck Sweater / Skinny Jeans (I’m wearing the maternity version, though.) / Lands’ End Plaid Dachshund Tote: I’ll be giving one away later today; be sure to tune back in for that! / Adult Hunter Boots / Toddler Hunter Boots / Navy Duffle Coat / Emma’s Plaid Dress and Navy Vest

I hope everyone had an amazing holiday! I still owe you a true Thanksgiving post, but I opted to fall asleep on the couch while eating apple pie and ice cream and watching “Rudolph” with Mitch, Emma and Noodle. (It was a disaster; we all woke up covered in melted goo, and Noodle had CLEARLY eaten a whole lot. 😂) But seriously: it was a great day, and I think our first Thanksgiving on our own was a success. While we missed our families, I’m really glad that we slowed down and took a breather–and I’m so grateful for the quality time we had together! The best part, though, is that because we’re not exhausted from traveling, we’re totally geared up for Christmas. I can’t wait to get back East and down to the lake house!

Anyway, thank you so much for entering yesterday’s Thanksgiving giveaway! The random winner is Sara K. Congrats, Girl! Mitch and I e-mailed you; be on the lookout for it!

Edit: Random winner of the $250 cash giveaway is Cameron Y. Lands’ End gift card giveaway has been extended until 11/27. You can still enter by commenting below!

Looking for a second chance? You’re in luck. ;) Today, the Larkins are giving away $250 to shop our favorite weekend sales, as well as a $250 Lands’ End gift card. (So there will be two winners!) To enter, all you have to do is: 

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4 Black Friday Sales to Shop Early + $100 Giveaway

Black Friday sales

Plaid Dachshund Tote: I’ll be giving one away tomorrow, so be sure to tune back in then! :) / Plaid Wrapping Paper

Gobble, gobble! Happy Thanksgiving, Friends!

I’ll be back later today with my real Thanksgiving post, but this morning, I wanted to share four Black Friday sales you can shop right now. The discounts will be the same tomorrow, so this is a great opportunity to get a head start and swoop up the good stuff before it sells out!

Edit: The random winner is Sara K. Congrats, Girl! Mitch and I e-mailed you; be on the lookout for it!

As a thank you to readers, I’m also giving away $100 to shop! Entering is beyond easy:

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10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving for the First Time

10 Tips for Hosting Thanksgiving for the First Time

I can’t believe that tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Did you know that because it’s celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November every year, the earliest date it can land on is November 22nd and the latest is the 28th? Since tomorrow is the 22nd, it’s no wonder we all feel a bit blindsided by Thanksgiving this year! It is early. (Next year, btw, we’ll celebrate on the 28th.)

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J.Crew Tartan New Arrivals: 50 Percent Off

j.crew tartan

Tartan Shirt (50 percent off with code “CYBER.”) / Would pair it with this Sequin Skirt, this Sparkly Tweed Skirt, or this Black Tulle Skirt (50 percent off with code “CYBER.”) / Nearly Identical Bracelet (50 percent off with code “CYBER.”) — And love this Newer Similar Necklace!

GUYS.

Quick post tonight, but it’s pretty much the best day of the season for #60daysofplaid. 😂 J.Crew came out with the BEST new arrivals–so many of which are tartan–and everything is 50 percent off with code “CYBER.” I’m so excited!

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And Then There Were Four

Pregnancy Announcement Baby 2

Chunky Sweater (Also obsessed with this one!) / DL1961 Jeans (I’m wearing the maternity version, though.) / Women’s Hunter Boots + Toddler Hunter Boots / Emma’s Cocoon Coat (Women’s version here–40 percent off! Also check out the Factory version as well as the Lodge Coat.) and Plaid Leggings / Mitch’s Plaid Shirt and L.L.Bean Boots (My favorite women’s Bean Boots are backordered but are shipping in December. Order now if you want a pair for this winter!)

Christmas came early for the Larkins this year; Baby #2 is arriving this spring!

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$24 Suede Leggings

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Cocoon Coat (40 percent off today with code “TOGETHER.” Also check out the Factory version as well as the Lodge Coat, Chateau Parka and Regent Topcoat, all on sale.) / Old Navy Suede Leggings (40 percent off; discount taken at register. Insane deal! Here’s the plaid version, which I recently reviewed here.) / Chenille Sweater / Leopard Booties (This pair is on sale!) / Vintage Coach “Court” Bag

Remember the plaid leggings I reviewed a few weeks ago? After falling completely in love with them, I decided to order a few other pairs of the Old Navy Stevie ponte pants (which are like thicker leggings). And I can’t get OVER the $24 suede pair.

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For Him: Mitch’s 4-Part Gift Guide + $100 Giveaway!

Mens Holiday Gift Guide

Mitch here!

Let’s be real with each other: you’re clueless on what to get your guy (or dad or brother or uncle or grandpa, etc.) for Christmas. Want to know how I know? Because I’m exactly like him and I have no idea what I want. Or, I should say I had no idea before I spent 12 hours putting together this gift guide. And now I’m like the magic eight ball for men’s gifts.

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A Few Things

Tuckernuck Biltmore Faux Fur Vest

Tuckernuck Biltmore Faux Fur Vest (It’s shipping! Grab it before it sells out.) / Cashmere Sweater (On sale today! And it never goes on sale. Such a great deal.) / Old Sorel Boots (But this pair and this pair are also faves.) / Rag & Bone Jeans / Kate Spade Initial Necklace / LV MM Tote / Dresser / Jewelry Box

A few things:

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Tips for Taking Great Family Holiday Photos

tips for taking great family holiday photos

Kelly’s Outfit: Tartan Ruffled Shirt (Size down. This one is adorable, too!), Knotted Pearl Necklace (Here’s the traditional multi-strand pearl necklace. Also love this sparkly holiday necklace!), Bow Coat (Runs TTS — I always wear a size 2 in J.Crew Factory coats, and that’s what I’m wearing here!), Similar Red Block Heel Pumps, Pearl Earrings, Gigi Pants (The velvet pull-on pants are back in stock, btw! Order now before they sell out!)  // Mitch’s Outfit: Plaid Shirt, Reindeer Sweater, Corduroys, Topcoat (And love the pea coat!) // Emma’s Outfit: Plaid Skirt (Here’s the dress!), Toddler Cocoon Coat, Striped Turtleneck (Have you seen the bow sweater?! It comes in women’s sizes, too… and there’s a sweater dress version as well!) c/o

It’s that time of the year! Right about now, parents across the country are starting to think about (or perhaps freak out about) holiday photos and cards. There’s so much planning that goes into them, and they can understandably be a little stress-inducing. The mere act of making sure everyone’s available at the same time can seem downright impossible; never mind the fact that you want them to turn out good!

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