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How is everyone’s Saturday going? We had to buy

How is everyone’s Saturday going? We had to buy cord covers for our lights because Krieger decided to chew through our (unplugged) tree lights and now the tree is no longer “pre-lit”. Luckily we have our old light strands so we can put them on but we aren’t lighting it again until the cord protector comes. #lifewithacat :sigh: Anyway, outside of that we’ve been relaxing today; kind of a recovery from all that we’ve done over vacation so far and before we do the normal “Sunday prep” stuff tomorrow to get ready to “go back” to work on Monday. Devon’s going to put some steaks on the grill for dinner tonight which my stomach is already growling for. How is your day going? #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #christmasdecorating #christmas2020 #catsofinstagram #kittensofinstagram #rambunctious #destructivekitty #weneedanewtree #saturday #saturdayvibes #saturdaymood #weekendvibes #steakdinner #grillingandchilling #lazysaturday #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

Happy Black Friday AKA The-Day-I-Could-Finally-Dec

Happy Black Friday AKA The-Day-I-Could-Finally-Decorate-Without-Devon-Rolling-His-Eyes.

So I decorated a lot today. Not done but a good chunk of it is up. So much of my decor is from @target this year because their holiday collection is just so good this year. Their little light up houses in their dollar spot are so cute on my kitchen island and I love the small trees to decorate tables.

I don’t think I like the stockings above the couch; but I haven’t found a better spot yet (that Krieger can’t easily get to and destroy). But so far I’m very happy with how it’s looking! #christmas #christmasdecor #christmastree #chridtmasdecorations #christmas2020 #christmastime #christmasiscoming #christmasmood #blackfriday #blackfriday2020 #holidayseason #holidaydecor #holidayshopping #holidaydecorating #homesweethome #homedecor #lifestyleblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #targetchristmas #targetdecor

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I know for so many i

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I know for so many it looks different; for us too. We were actually planning to host the family for the first time this year. But instead it’s just Devon and I at home (we’re still making a big dinner though).

Home is actually what I’ve been most grateful for. We did a lot of work in our home this year to make it cozier and more our style and it’s still a work in progress (notice the sock that Krieger brought up to the main floor by the steps?) but it’s been a refuge this year. I’ve said to Devon many times we wouldn’t have survived the pandemic in our tiny old apartment. Here we have space to relax and work, spend time together and also have time apart.

This is the first time I’ve ever lived somewhere and can say that I genuinely love my house. And I’m grateful that I get to make Thanksgiving dinner in our kitchen and perhaps have a little wine after dinner in our living room.

Even if today doesn’t look “normal” I hope it’s still filled with things to be grateful and thankful for.

#thanksgiving #happythanksgivng #thanksgiving2020 #thankful #grateful #gratefulheart #gratefulthankfulblessed #gratefulchallenge #home #homedecor #homesweethome #homedesign #myhome #ourfirsthome #homefortheholidays #stayhome #staysafe #thanksgivingdinner #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten my gratefulnes

Don’t worry I haven’t forgotten my gratefulness challenge but I had to save some of my most grateful things for the actual holiday. And I am immensely grateful for my boys.

The little furry one may be testing my patience today (he’s having teenagery like moments today) but he came to me when I needed him most. After I lost Maya in June I was literally heartbroken and while the sting of losing her does still hurt sometimes; Krieger has helped heal my heart so much. My little shadow is exactly what I needed this year.

And we know my husband is my best friend; always has been (even before we dated) and I’ve never appreciated him more than I have this year. 2020 has sucked. While we have luckily stayed healthy we went through different issues like the loss of Maya and having the family issues I dealt with in the summer and into the fall. And I’ve never needed him more than I did this year. And he was there every time I needed him and reassured me when I needed it, let me fall apart when I needed it. I wouldn’t have made it through this year without him. Definitely winning husband of the year for 2020.

#grateful #gratefulheart #gratefulthankfulblessed #husband #besthusbandever #besthusbandaward #besthusband #thankful #thankfulnovember #thanksgiving #kittensofinstagram #kittensdaily #kittens #catsofinstagram #caturday #family #thefamilyichose #myfamily #familyfirst #familyiseverything #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k #mywholeworld #mywholeheart

Ever since my #celiac diagnosis I find myself miss

Ever since my #celiac diagnosis I find myself missing random things that I can’t eat “normally” anymore. Like mozzarella sticks (y’all were here for that recently), fried chicken, etc. The past couple weeks I’ve been fiending for a chicken quesadilla; like a good, big quesadilla, not one of the “baby ones” that I sometimes make with the smaller corn tortillas.

I found these @mariaandricardos quinoa flour large burrito size tortillas at @wholefoods last weekend and I had to try them because not only are they #glutenfree but they are also the size I wanted.

I realize I haven’t had flour tortillas I. Awhile to say this; but they legitimately taste like regular flour tortillas.

They are made from quinoa flour, tapioca & potato starch and avocado oil and are free of GMOs, artificial flavors, colors and preservatives.

*whispers* and they’re not hella expensive like most GF stuff.

It made my quesadilla needing heart so happy. I might actually have another quesadilla for dinner tonight because...quesadillas are life.

#marquinoa #hermariaandricardos #ambmariaandricardos #mariaandricardos #wholefoods #muchogoodness #glutenfree #vegan #ambcollab #glutenfreedairyfree #glutenfreerecipes #chickenquesadilla #foodblogger #glutenfreelife #glutenfreeliving #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

I realize so many people (especially women) have a

I realize so many people (especially women) have a tendency to have complicated relationships with their mother-in-law or complain about them, get annoyed by them, etc.I’m am truly grateful for mine. Lisa is the best mother in law I could have asked for.

We know my relationship with my own mother is strained, on a good day, but this lady has welcomed me so openly, not just as her sons wife, but truly as a member of the family. She often says that she doesn’t just have two sons, she has two sons and a daughter now.

She knows the relationship I have with my mother. She knows it’s difficult on me and she doesn’t push, she doesn’t pry, she just says “I’m always here if you want to talk” and I do actually randomly call her from time to time. Hell I even called her today because Devon and I were reviewing our taxes and we were stumped and I was like, “I bet your mom would know” and before he even answered I called her.

I used to just love her because she raised a good man; a man that I adore. But as years go on I love her because she’s family and because she’s amazing. #motherinlaw #motherinlawlove #mil #family #familylove #bestmotherinlaw #wedding #weddingphotography #weddingdress #weddingday #grateful #gratefulheart #gratitude #thankful #thankfulgratefulblessed #thankfulthursday #thankfulnovember #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #domesticeducator

Today was a long day; as Wednesdays in distance le

Today was a long day; as Wednesdays in distance learning have a tendency to be.

So what am I grateful for today?

I don’t know if I’m grateful for dinner....or delivery. Both of which make for a great end to the day. Plus, we supported a great local restaurant/small business here in our area. No fries are better than these. #handsdown. They also know about my #celiac (and we’ve ordered from them so much they know us by name when we order) and always do everything they can to reduce #crosscontamination so that I don’t have a gluten reaction. They’re awesome!

How is everyone’s Wednesday going? #wednesday #wednesdayvibes #wednesdaywisdom #wednesdaymotivation #grateful #gratefulheart #gratitude #gratitudechallenge #thankful #thankfulchallenge #smallbusiness #supportsmallbusiness #supportlocal #supportlocalbusiness #supportsmall #takeout #delivery #dinnerdelivery #takeoutfood #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

2020 has sucked. #nofilter. So I wanted to try a

2020 has sucked. #nofilter.

So I wanted to try and bring positivity and gratitude to a year that will go down in the history books as absolutely horrid by sharing some of the things Im grateful for this year.

One of those being (the reason why this didn’t go up yesterday like I planned) my job. Most of you know my main job is a high school counselor and not only do I love the job (though distance learning isn’t my fave) but I love the school I do it in. My colleagues are amazing and helpful and I actually feel like part of a team here. Previous schools left a lot to be desired in terms of that but my school now is amazing.

And I know for a lot of people job security wasn’t a given this year so I am also extremely grateful that I was able to keep working and provide for my family.

What are you grateful for this year? #grateful #gratefulheart #thankful #thankfulnovember #thankfulness #appreciation #lucky #schoolcounselor #schoolcounselorproblems #schoolcounselinglife #schoolcounselorsofinstagram #schoolcounseling #schoolcounselorsrock #educator #educatorsofinstagram #educatorlife #educatorsrock #lifestyleblogger #domesticeducator #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #degrateful

November @boxycharm is here! You all know I’ve

November @boxycharm is here! You all know I’ve been trying to up my eye makeup game lately so I’m happy to see a few eye products here. I have somewhat hooded eyes so I’ve been looking for a new eyelid primer (since it’s literally the only way my eyeshadow doesn’t just melt together on my eyes) so I’m excited to try this one by @alamarcosmetics. I’ve also loved all the @milkmakeup products I’ve ever tried (especially their makeup primer) so I’m excited to try this mascara out too!

How is everyone’s Sunday going? #boxycharm #boxyharvest #boxyharvest2020 #natashadenona #natashadenonaharvest #peachandlily #peachandlilyharvest #milkmakeup #milkharvest #yensabeauty #yensaharvest #alamarcosmetics #alamarharvest #beauty #makeup #subscriptionbox #subscriptionboxaddict #beautybloggers #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

Who else is ready to camp out on the couch for the

Who else is ready to camp out on the couch for the weekend? 🙌 I feel like Devon and I are going to be spending more time at home the next few months (as if we went out a lot to begin with) as things are starting to become more restrictive again here in Maryland due to Covid. My school just reverted back to Stage 1 effective Monday, so everyone has to work from home except administrators. So that’s kind of disappointing that we’re back here again. But, we’re going to do whatever we have to to stay safe this winter. We’re lucky to have our home and that we love our home.

I’ve been thinking, as we’re getting into the Thanksgiving holiday, to start highlighting some of the things that I’m grateful for this year. It’s been a tough year but it’s made me more thankful for the good things so I think I’m going to highlight them to try and put some positivity out into this dark world. So that will start next week.

Until then, hope everyone is going to have an awesome weekend! Anyone doing anything fun? #weekend #weekendvibes #weekendmood #weekendfun #weekendwarrior #weekendadventures #tgif #tgifridays #friday #fridayvibes #fridaymood #fridaythe13th #fridaynight #fridaymotivation #fridayfeeling #livingroomdecor #livingroom #livingroomdesign #homedecor #homesweethome #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #domesticeducator

Krieger is representing my very being right now in

Krieger is representing my very being right now in wanting to know why it isn’t Friday yet. Such an unnecessarily long week. And it isn’t over yet. #sotired #somuchtodo #isitfridayyet #itsalmostfriday #ineedittobefriday #mamastired #kittensofinstagram #kittens #kittensofinstagram #catsofinstagram #sleepykitty #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

“Oooo was there a sale?” Nope. Maryland is j

“Oooo was there a sale?”

Nope. Maryland is just regressing back to phase 1 due to Covid spikes....ya know the usual for 2020.

:sigh:

How’s your state doing? Because Maryland doesn’t seem to be doing so hot right now.

***sorry, more like phase 2, but some counties are back in phase 1 in Maryland. #2020problems #lockdown2020 #theneverendingyear #thefunneverends #covidsucks #phase1 #maryland #marylandblogger #marylandlife #pandemiclife #nosuchthingastoomuchtoiletpaper #onlythegoodstuff #charmin #toiletpaperbrandsnob #baltimore #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

IT Cosmetics is having an amazing sale on their si

IT Cosmetics is having an amazing sale on their site today. Most of the site is 30% off and their Lash Blow Out Mascara (one of my all times faves) is actually 50% off making it under $13 a tube which is an insane deal! This entire line up I use often; especially the CC+ Matte. It gives the best light coverage for days when you want to look put together but you don’t necessarily want to wear a super heavy foundation. #itcosmeticscccream #itcosmetics #beautysale #beauty #beautybloggers #beautyjunkie #makeup #makeupaddict #makeupjunkie #makeuplovers #salesalesale #weekendsale #beautydeals #dealoftheday #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

I feel like nothing else I was going to say here o

I feel like nothing else I was going to say here on Instagram matters today.

Kindness matters.
Empathy matters.
Equality matters.

I know this is far from over and I don’t doubt that our current president won’t go quietly.

But today I am crying all the happy tears and celebrating that this nightmare might soon be over. Because the real work to healing out nation is just beginning.
#presidentjoebiden #presidentjoebiden2020 #mrpresident #mypresident #vicepresidentkamalaharris #mrsvicepresident #thefutureisfemale #bidenharris2020 #healournation #biden2020 #presidentelect

Oh hey guys; HAPPY FRIDAY! I know we’re all sti

Oh hey guys; HAPPY FRIDAY! I know we’re all still impatiently waiting for election results. But ya know what we are no longer impatiently waiting for??

DIS BOMB BBQ CHICKEN BOWL IVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT FOREVERS!

I know it took me forever. But I promise it’s worth it. It’s the best thing that’s happened to my stomach in a long time.

The full recipe (more like assembly instructions since there is little cooking involved) is FINALLY up on the blog today. Click the link in my bio to check out the deliciousness. You won’t be sorry!! #easymeals #easyrecipes #mealprep #mealprepideas #mealplanning #proteinpacked #proteinbowl #ricebowl #chickenbowl #chickenrecipes #bbqchicken #lunchideas #dinnerideas #glutenfree #glutenfreerecipes #glutenfreefood #healthyfood #healthyliving #lifestyleblogger #foodporn #foodie #foodstagram #foodblogger #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #domesticeducator

I wasn’t really going to mention the @sephora sa

I wasn’t really going to mention the @sephora sale because it seemed....untimely, but I also realized yesterday that I needed a really good distraction and checking out the sale items and gift sets on Sephora was a good distraction. I feel like most of us need something to occupy our minds with today; so I wrote a blog post about the sale and highlighted my favorite products in makeup, skincare, haircare, tools, and gift sets.

Be warned: there’s a lot.

Also; not encouraging bad spending habits out of boredom/distraction; but if you’re like me and “window shopping” helps, then you do you, boo! Click the link in my bio for the post! #sephora #sephorasale #sephorahaul #sephorafavorites #beauty #beautybloggers #beautyinfluencer #beautyjunkie #beautyaddict #makeup #makeuplooks #makeupaddict #skincare #skincareproducts #haircare #haircareproducts #beautygifts #christmasgifts #giftideas #holidaysale #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

No fancy or curated photo. Just one person simply

No fancy or curated photo. Just one person simply asking....no, begging everyone to go out and vote today if you haven’t already. Devon and I have both already had our absentee ballots counted and it feels good to have done our part in this years election. Vote for you, your family, your friends, for equality, for love, for respect, for the people who can’t vote themselves, for the lives we’ve lost this year, for health and for sanity.

Remember if you’re working today; your boss is obligated to give you time off to vote if you need it. Please take the time and make your voice heard today. #vote #vote2020 #voteforchange #votevotevote #votelikeyourlifedependsonit #someonesdoes #votetoday #election #election2020 #electionday

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!! And happy time change. I basical

HAPPY NOVEMBER!!! And happy time change. I basically just woke up an hour earlier; so I’m not sure that whole “extra hour” was fully helpful to me. But it is noon and I’m basically done cleaning and meal prepping for this week already; so that’s a win.

I also decided to start the month off a bit more organized. I went through my makeup organizer as well as my hair care and skin care shelves in my bathroom and purge what was super old or not worth keeping and organize it all so it’s more efficient. I got rid of a lot more than I expected and everything is a lot easier to find.

I keep all of my makeup that I rotate through in the acrylic container on my sink. I got this set on @amazon (linked on my Shop My IG page on my blog) and I love that it’s all together and not just randomly shoved into a bag.

On the shelves I keep all my skin and hair are that I use regularly. The bottom shelf is daily skin care, the middle shelf is daily/after shower hair care. And the top is a mix of skin/hair care that I usually often, but not daily. The shelves are actually spice racks from @ikeausa that fit perfectly in this space.

I think I did this in an effort to not decorate for Christmas....but it may happen sooner rather than later.

What did everyone else use their extra hour for today? #daylightsavings #daylightsavingtime #timechange #cleanhouse #cleanhomehappyhome #sundayprep #sundaycleaning #sundaymornings #homeorganization #homeorganizer #homeorganizing #makeuporganization #makeuporganizer #skincareorganization #bathroomorganization #makeup #skincare #haircare #beauty #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

If you missed out on @tartecosmetics Custom Collec

If you missed out on @tartecosmetics Custom Collection sale this past week they are still having a ton of great sales on collections on their site. Most around 25% off and would make great Christmas gifts!

You all know my @tartecosmetics obsession runs deep. I have an entire highlight bubble of my favorite products. I just got my custom bundle order (that I ordered like 3 days ago; so can we talk about ridiculously fast shipping?) and I get the feeling a few of these will wind up as favorites. I tried all new to me products this time just to give myself some variety. I’m really excited to try out the foundation and concealer and I needed a new eyelash curler and have heard amazing things about the Tarte curlers. I’m excited to try everything out! #tarte #tartecosmetics #tarteshapetape #tartelette #tarteist #tartecustomkit #foundation #concealer #blush #facepalette #makeupbrushes #lipgloss #lipbalm #makeupset #custombundles #makeupsale #beautydeals #beauty #beautybloggers #beautyaddict #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #domesticeducator #discoverunder10k

It’s National Cat Day! Because these little div

It’s National Cat Day! Because these little divas need a National day of recognition...

This little boy is a cute little crazy ass clown. He sleeps like he’s people and gets offended when he can’t walk on the counters. But we love him....until he thinks our feet are toys...then we wonder why he’s here.

And I would be remiss if I didn’t mention my sweet Maya. She may not be physically here anymore she’s still here in spirit...likely kicking Kriegers ass when he acts bratty. I’ll always love her; she was my first baby and I hope she has all the treats wherever she is today. #nationalcatday #catday #caturday #catmom #catdad #catsofinstagram #catstagram #catsofinsta #kitten #kittensofinstagram #kittensdaily #kittenlife #kittenlove #sleepingkitten #sleepingcat #lifestyleblogger #lbloggers #marylandblogger #baltimoreblogger #discoverunder10k #domesticeducator

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