Here we go again

As I’m writing this my room is a disaster. Full of clothes, suitcases, gear, etc. I can’t even see the floor.
I’m checking off things off the list and stressing and worrying about what is going to go wrong while I live that single mom life…. Again.

No this is not a divorce post, or even a deployment post. This is just a weird chapter in our lives that we swore we would never do. We chose to live separately while he does the Sgt Major academy. A year long school in Texas.
We never would’ve chose this if our lives weren’t where they are now.

The kids are getting older and have a routine, a system. And on the backend of covid and remote learning and all that came after that. Uprooting and moving for a year just to turn around and move again.

So, here we are. Dreading the move, yet wanting to get it over with. I am treating it like a deployment in my head. It makes it easier that way. But also planning out our visits through the months, busying our schedule with activities and what not. It definitely makes the time go by faster.

Now I’m off for another getaway. Going to the mountains with my man for an early anniversary trip.

I highly recommend doing that with your spouse. Prioritize your time alone together. Even if it’s not a big trip just a weekend or week or whatever. Even if you need to do a "stay-cation". Go someplace within a couple hours but do something you’ve never done. Life is too short to just sit at home doing the same old thing. We already did that during quarantine right?!

Fashion Friday {Black Friday}

It's already the last blog post of November! I hope everyone had a great thanksgiving. I know some of you may be out shopping til you drop to get all those black friday deals. I am currently at Disneyworld for our little family vacation. I thought I would leave you with some outfit inspo while you are taking a coffee break in between stores. If not I hope you are at home all cozy doing your online black friday shopping. Because that's what I would be doing. I hate lines which is ironic since I am spending 4 days at Disneyworld! Oi! Pray for me! 

Fashion Friday

Fall has finally hit Georgia. It was cold today.. I even wore actual shoes instead of sandals. Which is so crazy because it was almost 90 degrees last night for trick or treating. I even have mosquito bites on my feet. 

It means that I can turn off my AC, have some hot chocolate and snuggle up with some blankets and catch up on all my shows. 

I've been trying to try out some of the new shows for the fall season but only managed to get through Stumptown. Not sure how I am sold on it yet. Instead I've been binge watching the resident so I can catch up. I really like it so far. Any new show suggestions send them my way so I can check them out.

Fashion Friday { Blogiversary}

It's my blogiversary. I've been blogging for 7 years now. Wow! Time has gone by so fast. 

I originally got into blogging to document all the things I'm interested in. I started with fashion, then got into DIY projects and home decor. Then had some fun lifestyle adventures. Family vacations. 

I posted a lot in the beginning. Then stepped back. I've had great opportunities, met some awesome people throughout the journey. I can't wait to see what happens next. 

P.S If you love a good giveaway. Head on over to my instagram @ashley.reed 

and enter to win a $50 gift card to RMC Boutique.

All the rules are on the post. 

Good Luck! 

Thank you for continuing to read what I have to say. I hope you had as much fun as I have these seven years!

  

Fashion Friday {Ready for Fall}

Hello All! I hope you have had an awesome week. 

If you are having a stressful week then just think today is Friday and then you have the weekend! 

That's how I've been feeling. Stressed out. I had to put myself on a mental health day yesterday.

Do you ever socialize too much? Does your face ever hurt from talking too much?

I've definitely been dealing with that lately and I just needed a day to be quiet and mindlessly watch TV. I highly recommend days like that. You need time to reset. To clear your head. To stop over thinking all of life's problems. Here's to a relaxing weekend with the family. 

Cheers!!

Fashion Friday {summer lovin}

Summer has officially started! Kids are out of school and I no l onger have to set my alarm clock. We've been getting the patio all ready to "enjoy" during the summer. As much as we can with the heat and humidity and mosquitoes. It's hard to make decisions when it might be our last summer here. You never know with the army. I'm going to start blogging about things to do around here all the cool places to eat. Now that it's summer there should be more time to write.

What are you doing this summer vacation?

Fashion Friday {Hello Spring}

I'm wrapping up this lovely April month with one more spring inspired look. 

This gorgeous lace bell sleeve top is perfect for a casual or dressy spring day. Lace is another staple for me that can be dressed in so many different ways to fit everyone's different style. 

Perfect look for Rainbow Row as the backdrop. I love living so close to all these cool places.