Mint and leopard

 

 

 

 

This is my first time Christmas shopping so late! I usually start in August because we have Christmas and everyone’s birthdays are so close to Christmas. Literally back to back over the span of two weeks.

I never seem to get my act together on Black Friday deals, small business Saturday, or even cyber Monday. I always get bombarded with the emails and text leading up to it though. Then it just makes me feel paralyzed. I feel pressured to shop just to shop. Just to get a good deal. But is it really even a good deal?

The only deal I end up getting is movies.

It’s even been getting harder and harder making a list for myself. It ends up being more work for me to make sure people get me what I want. I used to do a whole slide show with links to make it easier. Then Amazon wish lists  or Pinterest boards.

I almost just want to ask for money or gift cards so I don’t even have to think about and it relieves stress on them.

What stresses you out during the holiday season? 

 

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 {Back to school}

We are back in school. I got one kid home and one in school. Only two days this week but it's made a difference. I never really realized how much I thrive on routine. While I hate having to set my alarm again it's not all bad. 

I got together with all my mom friends for brunch to pray for all the kids at school. If you don't have something like that I highly recommend it. Such a great thing to have! A group of great women to hang out with, eat with, and who will pray for you, your kids, your marriage etc. 

Back to that mom life. I'm planning play dates until I hear if little man got into preschool or not. Getting activities sorted out until we get told we are moving. Living that military life where you area always in some kind of limbo. 

My fellow military spouses know exactly what I'm talking about. 

You would think after all these years that I would be used to the unknown. 

We thought we knew exactly where we were going next and when. We started to get excited. We started researching and of course getting our hopes up. Only for it to completely change and now we are back to having no clue. I guess we have to practice that living day to day life. That "live like there's no tomorrow life". I'll let you know how that turns out.

Happy Friday!

Fashion Friday {Casual Bohemian}

I'm already in vacation mode. School is out in just a few more days and I'm already relaxing and hanging out in my most comfortable pants. I'm letting my hair go natural like a true bohemian ( I suppose). It's the "I don't care" kind of vibe that I'm really into these days. 

I'm right in the middle of planning our summer vacation plans. It's nice being so close to Florida and the beach and theme parks. We are trying to take advantage of all that while we are still in Georgia. You never know when the military is going to move you. It's just about that time of year too. 

I still have to do a big Disneyworld trip with the kids and go to all the parks. Definitely do Universal Studios again a couple more times. We are big Harry Potter nerds. 

We are playing around with ideas on where to stay. Hotel, RV, or a vacation rental. There's so many options. What are your plans for the summer?

Fashion Friday Boho Hipster

Hat: Shoppriceless, Top: Stylesforless, Shorts: H&M, Boots: Tjmaxx, Necklace: Wetseal

I've still got summer on the brain. I've been in constant vacation mode. But school starts back up again in a few weeks and I will have to get back to that routine. As I'm writing this I'm already ready for a nap. I gotta get out of this house! Does anyone else get like this. I'm also wishing I was in California at Comic-con.. I've never been but so many of my fave shows are doing panels there. Maybe one year I can cross it off my bucket list. Has anyone else been?