Today’s post is a random assortment of recent Amazon buys. Some of these are repeats—things I’ve ordered many times and highly recommend—others are new-to-me things I think are worth passing along. I’m also linking all of these in my LTK Shop. I’ve made some recent updates to allow you to find entire product collections, like Easter Dresses and Easter Basket Ideas (if you don’t follow along on Instagram, you might have missed these—50+ ideas for teens and tweens). And, if you prefer to shop directly on Amazon, you’re also in luck. In my Amazon Shop, you’ll find these recent buys, plus curated lists for: Rick Rack Trim Dress: I haven’t…
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Entertaining is one of my favorite things. My husband and I decided early in our marriage that we wanted to open our home to family and friends regularly. Over the last nearly 20 years, we have hosted countless birthday parties, baby showers, wedding showers, dinner parties, and small dinners for the people we love. Our goal is not to impress, but to make people feel welcome in our home and encourage deeper conversations and a sense of community. I love this part of our lives, and as you can imagine, we’ve built up a supply of entertaining essentials that make it easy to host a gathering—even on short notice. With…
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Happy Friday! I feel like this week just flew by, and I’m in disbelief that March is just around the corner. Spring tends to move quickly in our house—three kids means so many activities. My daughter is graduating from high school in May, and I’m drying to delight in every moment with her and our family of five. If you’re new here, the Friday Four is a weekly series where I share four things that brought me joy this week. ONE: Fresh flowers. I love fresh flowers, and I keep them on my kitchen island all year. On Sunday, I snagged some $8 tulips from Costco. I buy these every…
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Happy Friday, friends! We have a full weekend ahead. My son has an end-of-season basketball tournament tomorrow. Then, we have a dinner with friends and Super Bowl party on Sunday. I’m traveling for work next week, so will prep early for our Valentine’s dinner. Before all of that, here are four things that brought me joy this week and might do the same for you. ONE: How do you wash your sweaters? Years ago, I stopped dry cleaning mine because it was expensive and I hated the chemical smell. I’ve been handwashing them, but recently a friend shared her method. I tried it this week and was blown away. Here’s…
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How’s your week going, friends? We’ve had beautiful weather and warmer temps, which makes us itch for spring. My kids are counting down the days until spring break, and it’s really starting to sink in that my oldest daughter is graduating in May! I’m so excited for her, but getting a bit sappy about it. Can anyone relate? One of the things that remains constant is my love for the convenience of Amazon. As a busy mom, I love how much time I save by not having to run to the store several times a week. I’m also convinced that it saves us money because I no longer get carried…
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Happy Friday! In today’s Friday Four, I’m sharing four things that brought me joy this week and might do the same for you. ONE: Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. I love celebrating my people, and one of our traditions is to have a special Valentine’s dinner. When my kids were younger, I would make them an early dinner of spaghetti and meatballs or heart-shaped buttered noodles with strawberries cut into hearts and a fun dessert. After we put them to bed, my husband and I would stay up late cooking our own special meal. Now, we have a big family dinner and try to make it special. This…
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How was your week, friends? We are having a lovely time in Santa Barbara and are headed to Montecito for the day. I’m hoping for a celebrity sighting, a little shopping, and more sunshine before we head home to Dallas. In today’s Friday Four, I’m sharing four things that brought me joy this week and might do the same for you. ONE: I love birthday trips. I didn’t grow up traveling much, so I don’t take a single second for granted. If you missed Wednesday’s post, go back to read about my favorite travel essentials. Last year, we went to Charleston. It is one of my favorite places to spend…
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What a fast week! After the snow days, the week flew by, and I can’t believe it’s time for another Friday Four. Here are four things that brought me joy this week and might do the same for you. ONE: I’m hosting a small party tomorrow night, which means I made a visit to Trader Joe’s to get everything I need to make beautiful charcuterie boards. I love entertaining, but to keep things simple, I stick with charcuterie boards because they don’t require any cooking and can be prepped mostly in advance. To prevent people from crowing around a single board, I like to make several different boards and spread…
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Is winter weather making your home feel a little drab? If your space is in need of a refresh, I’ve got you covered with five easy ways to refresh your home. Most of them are free, but if you’re looking for a few new things, I’ve rounded up some beautiful pieces below. ONE: Start with a deep cleaning. January is the perfect time to clean up and clean out. My house tends to get cluttered during the holidays, but I don’t mind it because i know I can start fresh in January. If this task feels too overwhelming, tackle one room or task at a time. Set a timer for…
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Happy Friday, friends. I’m kicking off what I hope will be a weekly series–the Friday Four. These are four things that brought me joy this week and might do the same for you. ONE: After taking down my Christmas wreath on Sunday, I replaced it with my favorite tulip wreath. I purchased it in 2017 and after sharing on The Joyful Home, it quickly became a follower favorite. My original wreath got damaged during our move in 2020, and I was thrilled to be able to purchase a new one. It is full and beautiful and adds the perfect pop of pink. It’s also available in a pink and white…
