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Discount Codes & Links

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Hi guys!

As promised, here is a round up of all my current discount codes and affiliate links.  If for some reason any of the codes/links don’t work, please just let me know and I’ll get it fixed for y’all! (Occasionally one of my codes will end up on one of those stupid discount sites and then I have to be issues a new one 🙄).  So please be sure to let me know if something isn’t working!  Thanks buddies!

Also, the most comprehensive place to find links to things I’ve shared is my LikeToKnowIt page.

BEFORE WE JUMP IN, AS ALWAYS, I JUST WANNA SAY REAL QUICK, THANK YOU SO SO MUCH FOR ANY AND ALL AFFILIATE LINKS THAT YOU MAY USE THROUGHOUT THIS POST.  I APPRECIATE MORE THAN YOU KNOW WHEN YOU SUPPORT THE BRANDS THAT HELP TO SUPPORT THIS LITTLE BLOG & OUR LITTLE FAM!!

CODES

Beddy’s Beds: RUSTICRETREAT

Boutique Rugs: RUSTICRETREAT55

The C Shop Jewelry: RUSTICRETREAT10

DaxEyewear: NICOLE30

OlliMarie Boutique: NICOLE15

Reef Rain Aria jewelry: NICOLE10

King of Christmas: (code currently inactive)

Affiliate links

Abercrombie & Fitch

All Modern

Antique Candle Co.

My Amazon Storefront

American Eagle

Crate & Barrel

Erin Condren

Joss & Main

Kirklands

Pier 1

Pottery Barn

QVC

Target

Tarte Cosmetics

TJ Maxx

Victoria Emerson

Walmart

Wayfair

World Market

The Best Educational Games for Kids

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It’s #Quarantine2020 y’all and I think ALL of us are doing anything and everything we can to try and keep our minds and bodies as busy as possible.  I know at least for me, when I’m keeping occupied and the kids are kept entertained, it makes this prison-like-sitch a little easier on all of us.

Now if y’all’s households are anything like mine, you have one (or multiple) kids who love school and one (or multiple) kids who do NOT.  That said, I’m always looking for ways to incorporating learning for the kiddos that doesn’t feel forced or overly structured.  Basically, less like school and more like fun.

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The Best Amazon Sweaters For Fall & Winter

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I know it’s a little later than intended (thanks so much for y’all’s patience with me over the last few weeks) but here it is!  Finally!  The Best Amazon Sweaters for both Fall AND Winter!! I’ve rounded up not just my faves, but also those that have AMAZING reviews, are super affordable, AND can be worn into the winter, and maybe even spring months!  YAY!

A few of these I already own, and a few are in my cart for purchase!  I’m really feeling the chunky turtleneck sweaters this season. 😍

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Best Home Decor Sales Updated Every Week

Weekly Steals — August Week 3

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Hey hey Friends!!  It’s here!  Your Weekly Steals for August Week 3!

It’s the last Monday before school starts for this crazy crew.  My kids are so excited!!  I’m dreading it!  I don’t really know why exactly.  It may be because both my kids get incredibly anxious and cry anytime they have to be somewhere new without out us.  There are so many new things they’re going to be exposed to: new schools, new buses, a new house, new teachers, new new new new.  I think I’m nervous about how they’re going to adjust, how they’ll be treated, if they’ll be happy…you know, all the “mom” things.  That, plus I hate setting my alarm.  Haha.  That’s the selfish part.  Anyway!! I know many of you have started this week or will be starting soon, so good luck to all of you and your littles!!

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Back To School Sales For The Whole Fam!

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Hi Friends!

Okay I did it!  I put together a Back to School Sales roundup for those of you who still have shopping to do before our favorite little people (or our once little but now big people) head back out to learn some things.  I decided not to include actual school supplies (pencils, pens, markers, etc.) because I think most of that is pretty self explanatory.  Instead, I tried to focus more on clothing, shoes, larger supplies (backpacks, lunchboxes, etc.), and dorm goodies.

Please note that a lot of these Back To School Sales have expiration dates so you better snag what you need before time runs out!

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Weekly Steals This Week Has Tons of Great Home Decor Items on Sale

Weekly Steals — August Week 2

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Howdy ho y’all!  Your Weekly Steals for the second week of August have arrived!! (If you wanna go back and take a peek at Week 1, HERE it is!)  I just can’t believe we’re cruising into Week 2 already!!🤯🤯🤯 I am NOT ready for the school year to start!  I mean, it feels like summer just started! 😭😭😭 My daughter is going into 1st Grade in just a few days and we haven’t even moved into the new house yet! Because of that, we’re going to have to commute for the first 2 weeks, and y’all….I’m pretty sure it’s gonna be downright painful.  Waking up a 6 year old and a 4 year old at 5:30am EVERY. DAY!!!!  Send prayers.  And coffee.  And lots of wine.

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Perfect unicorn cake for little girl's birthday

Parties & Celebrations {Part 1} — DIY Unicorn Cake

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I’ve been promising y’all forever that I was going to start a blog series on parties, events, and cake decorating!  Well, finally, here it is!!  Part 1!!  If you guys follow me on Instagram, then you probably already know that we (my mom, MIL and me) just made my daughter THE COOLEST two-tiered unicorn cake for her 6th birthday.  The amazing response I got after sharing that cake is what finally made me sit down & start this series!! So THANK Y’ALL!!!

I’m so excited to share with you guys over the next few weeks, some of the parties me, my mom, and my sister have hosted together and/or for each other, and for our littles over the last 5+ years!  I hope y’all enjoy!!

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How to Shop for the Best and Most Affordable Farmhouse Rugs on Amazon

The Best Farmhouse Rugs on Amazon, & Tips for Finding The Perfect Rug for YOU!!

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Rugs.  I’m not gonna lie y’all.  When it comes to rugs…I always drop the ball!  Not because I don’t know how to pick ’em, but because they’re always the LAST thing I think of when it comes to home decor.  I am so ashamed to say I have like 3 rugs in my house right now!  I know.  It’s basically a crime.  We have so much wood floor in our house and I only have, MAYBE, 5% of it covered.  No wonder my house is cold and my feet always hurt, lol 😂.

Seriously though, I’ve been searching high and low for rugs over these last few weeks and was THRILLED to see that Amazon not only has GREAT options, but they’re SUPER affordable too!!  And because I liked what I saw while I was perusing the infinite webspace that is The Amazon Marketplace (seriously, they have SO MUCH STUFF), I decided it might be helpful to go ahead and round-up my absolute fave farmhouse-style finds to share them with you guys as well!!

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Easy Neutral Holiday Tablescape

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One of my FAVORITE things to decorate for the holidays (or any season really) is my dining room table!  There’s just something about tablescapes that make me feel all warm & fuzzy!  Whether I’m hosting for Christmas or not, I still love to dress up my table.  Just makes the whole room feel so warm & magical!!

This year, when I was planning our table setup in my head, greens and garlands just kept poppin’ in there.  So I went with it!  That became the mental (and literal) centerpiece with which I designed everything around.  Now, there’s no need to reinvent the wheel here!  If you plan to replicate or pull inspiration from what I’m about to show, FEEL FREE TO USE WHATEVER GARLANDS YOU ALREADY HAVE!!  No need to go buy more, trust me, I know how expensive they can be!  Just use whatever you have lying around!  And if it’s not full enough or “interesting” enough for you.  I’ll show you some ways to dress it up, without breaking the bank! 😉  That’s actually exactly what I did with mine.

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Cute & Casual Holiday Outfits {Plus Great Suggestions for the Fam}

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Any of you guys already planning (or trying to plan) your holiday outfits?? 🙋🏻🙋🏻  My excuse is that I’m traveling for the holidays so I’ll have to plan & pack in advance. 😆

But even if that weren’t the case, I’m sure I’d still be franticly searching Pinterest for ideas.  Lol.  I do it every year!

I noticed, while exercising my thumbs on the Pinterest search page, however, that most of what I was finding was a little too dressy for what I’m going for.  Don’t get me wrong…I love a good sequins skirt as much as the next girl, but for our family Christmas, I thought that might be a bit much.

So…I thought some of you might be in that same pickle; looking for some holiday outfit inspo that’s a little more casual, still cute, and can be dressed up or down depending on your choice of accessories.  So, if that’s you, then read on Sister! Continue reading →