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Our Day at Tweetsie Railroad in Blowing Rock, NC

I'm just a twenty something stay at home mama trying to do my very best to be awesome at my job. I love Harry Potter, crafting, coffee, red wine and stretchy pants. I used to be a world traveler but I've settled down (for now) to have babies. I'm married to my best friend James and I'm a dog mom to Niko (Goldendoodle) and Rahksi (Chinese Crested). Read More…

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It's okay to FEEL any of these things. It's also okay to feel happy, energetic, proud, hopeful, patient, or whatever you're feeling that day (or hour). ⁣
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Parenting is HARD regardless of your role (mom/dad), your career (full time/part time/stay home), or how well behaved your kids may be. ⁣
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The other day someone commented on @thebluegrassmom's post about dressing up to go grocery shopping and told her to stop complaining and be glad she is fortunate enough to say home. After doing some sleuth work, I saw that the MAN who posted that comment was sad and struggling with things in his own life. It really got me thinking...⁣
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No matter who you are or what you do, what you FEEL is valid and it matters. If you need to vent about how exhausted you are...just do it. Don't feel like you can't just because someone out there is probably more tired than you. Don't be that person who scoffs at a college student who says they are tired just because you were up all night with the baby. Let them just be tired and talk about it. Honestly, I was sleepier in college than I am most of the time now! It's okay to complain sometimes, regardless of where you're at in life (just try not to complain constantly...no one likes that). ⁣
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Remember to check in on your friends and loved ones. Check in on the ones you think need it, and even the strong ones who are happy and smiling all the time. Be available to listen and help out if they are struggling. We all need each other! Mental health is just as important as physical health. Take care of yourselves and get help if you are really struggling!! ⁣
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Check out all of this week's "Health" posts under the #momsthankfulthursday hashtag and share your own health related post! I'd love to hear why you're grateful for your health!

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What are your favorite comfort foods when it's chilly, rainy or just yucky out?⁣
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Yesterday was perfect for crock pot mac and cheese! 🧀 Of course, halfway into making it I realized I needed a few more ingredients so we ran to the store! ⁣
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We grabbed a few extra things like hot cocoa and cookie brownie mix too 😅. ⁣
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It's Disney + day! That calls for breaking all the rules. For starters, cookies for breakfast! ⁣
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Next, no screen time limits! 😂 It's cool and rainy here today which is perfect for snuggling and watching allllll the Disney classics. What are you watching first?

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I love my butt. There, I said it. ⁣
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I love workouts that build muscle and tone my booty because out of all my parts, my butt is the first and most noticeable place I see results. ⁣#fableticspartner
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What's your favorite kind of workout? ⁣
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I also love my cute new workout clothes from @fabletics. They are so comfy and flattering and this particular outfit comes with this super warm and cute oversized jacket! ⁣
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As always you can click the link in my bio to get 2 leggings for $24 on Fabletics.com!

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Sometimes you just have to be an Instagram cliché 🤷‍♀️. ⁣
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November is a perfect time to reflect on everything we are thankful for (although I try to be grateful all year). As I take on some projects around my house, I can't help but be grateful for the opportunity to do these fixer upper jobs. I have a beautiful home and the opportunity to make it my own, and that's incredible!⁣
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𝘐'𝘮 𝘢𝘭𝘴𝘰 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘧𝘶𝘭 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘮𝘺 𝘮𝘰𝘳𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘤𝘰𝘧𝘧𝘦𝘦...𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘮𝘺 𝘰𝘤𝘤𝘢𝘴𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘨𝘭𝘢𝘴𝘴 𝘰𝘧 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦. 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘣𝘰𝘵𝘵𝘭𝘦 𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘱𝘩𝘰𝘵𝘰 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘯𝘵 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘥𝘰𝘰𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘬𝘴 𝘵𝘰 @𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘤⁣
𝘈𝘯𝘥 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘪𝘳 𝘸𝘪𝘯𝘦 𝘴𝘶𝘣𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘤𝘦! 𝘊𝘩𝘦𝘤𝘬 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘪𝘯 𝘮𝘺 𝘣𝘪𝘰 𝘵𝘰 𝘫𝘰𝘪𝘯 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘤𝘭𝘶𝘣! (𝘎𝘪𝘧𝘵𝘦𝘥)⁣
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I'm teaming up with some friends for the month of November to share some things we are thankful for! This week the theme is "home". Feel free to use the hashtag #MomsThankfulThursday and join in!

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Anyone else this way when it comes to projects around the house??⁣
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Real talk, I found a bug (one of those nasty silverfish) in my COFFEE CUP cabinet the other day. I was absolutely disgusted and texted my husband that I was going to take a sledgehammer to these nasty cabinets 🤣. ⁣
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Well I didn't go that far but I did decide that SOMETHING needs to change. They are old, chipped, stained and nasty cabinets so don't come at me about taking them apart 😅. The insides are covered in gooey black contact paper and under that, the same devil wallpaper that's still up in our guest bathroom. I'm taking all the doors off, cleaning everything out, "Marie Kondo-ing" all the STUFF, and I'm going to paint it all WHITE. ⁣
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My thought is, the paint will help seal all the tiny cracks, will make it easier to see when it's dirty, and won't give the bugs anywhere to hide. I'm not doing anything to the bottom cabinets yet but I think I'm going to eventually paint them a darker color... but leave the doors on 😂. ⁣
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What was your last home improvement project? How long did it take?? Also, any kitchen reno on a budget tips are welcome! ⁣
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𝐂𝐨𝐨𝐥 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐧𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐛𝐥𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐨𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐚 𝐠𝐢𝐟𝐭 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 @creativeqt

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