Gift Guides by personality type! I’ve included gift ideas for the jetsetter, for the beauty lover, fitness lover, leopard lover, camo cutie, homebody, techie, coffee lover, for the person that has everything😋, new baby (or new parents!) and the sports fanatic. What else should I add?! Happy Christmas shopping!😘

I love a good charcuterie board (I mean, who doesn’t!??🤤) but if you’re looking for something a bit more festive, a snack board is perfect for fall or Halloween parties! Not only are they fun and eye-catching but they can be super easy too.

I used all ready to eat snacks so the only thing left to do was arrange them on a platter. Be sure to choose snacks/candies of varying size and texture to be the most appealing and fill your platter as full as possible. If you can’t fill your platter or tray, choose a different one! It makes all the difference when it comes to presentation.

•pretzel sticks
•bugles
​•funyuns
•Reese’s pieces
•candy corn
•pumpkin shaped candy corn
•chocolate covered pretzels
•nuts
•M&Ms
•salt water taffy
•mini stroopwafels
•peach-o candies
•gummy worms
•marshmallows
•chocolate pumpkin candies
​•suckers

I’d love to hear your ideas and what you’ve used for a similar fall snack board platter! LMK!


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Hey friends! With the holidays, as well as Amazon Prime Day (October 13th and 14th) quickly approaching I thought it would be the perfect time for me to start sharing Amazon Gift Guides. I know with today’s technology and fast shipping, everyone’s busy schedules, plus the added issue of COVID-19, more of us than ever will be shopping for gifts online this year. I love Amazon’s wide variety of product offerings. Pair that with their often fast and free shipping and you have a one-stop shop for the holiday season. Today I’m sharing Amazon Gift Guides by year for girls ages newborn (or expecting parent) to seven years old. As a mom of two girls, now 4 and 6 (7 in a few weeks!) and as a mommy blogger, I’ve had the opportunity to test many products on the market for this age range and am sharing our favorites plus a few we haven’t tried yet but have great reviews and we’ve added to our wishlist. I haven’t included boys as I don’t have boys to test and review for a kids opinion of them but some of these shares feature gender neutral gift items. What do you want to see next? What person or people do you struggle knowing what to buy for?

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I’ve been wanting to do a Seafood Boil for so long and finally did it last weekend; highly recommend! The flavor was perfect and it was so easy to do. I used three different types of sausage in the boil, all from the Kiolbassa brand. I used their Smoked Beef Sausage, Jalapeño Beef Smoked Sausage and Roasted Garlic Smoked Sausage; we love their meats! The jalapeño and garlic sausages especially added to the overall flavor of our meal.

INGREDIENTS:

DIRECTIONS:

If you give this a try be sure to come back and let me know what you think! We were super happy with how it turned out and can’t wait to make it again soon! It’s a great one-pot recipe that keeps your dirty dishes to a minimum, always a plus!

Enjoy!
​-Haley

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I came across my wedding photos the other day. WHOA.😳I’m sure I’m not the only one that recognizes a change. As we age, get married, maybe have babies (and then devote our time and bodies to them) it can be easy to let yourself go a little bit. We stop caring as much about hitting the gym and all of those yummy homemade married meals and desserts (and margaritas!🤣) start taking a bit of a toll. 5 pounds turns to 10. Or 15. Or heck maybe even 50.

Looking back, I can’t remember a time that I DIDN’T want to lose a few pounds. That’s always been me. But as I’ve gotten older and happier with who I am I haven’t worried as much about the extra calories in “one more glass of wine” or eating my kids leftover Mac and cheese for lunch because hey, I don’t want to be wasteful.😬😅

The problem with that is, after a couple years, I found myself looking at someone I didn’t want to be. It’s not just about the weight but about the confidence and how my clothes fit and the things I didn’t want to do because of these new insecurities. I’ve tried diets and cleanses and keto and intermittent fasting and while all of those can leave you with great results, it can be difficult to stick with long term.

For the most part I eat healthy. I focus on salads and vegetables and throw in protein shakes and protein bars when I get hungry. But I’m also not one to turn down a taco Tuesday or a White Claw (or four) #balance.😂I don’t stick to a strict exercise plan and quite honestly I don’t want to. My kids are still little and I like taking them on walks and bike rides or spending our afternoons dancing to songs from The Greatest Showman.

I thought I had gotten to an age that I would always feel self-conscious in a swimsuit, would always be nervous to take my coverup off, would always have that extra belly bloat that reminds me of being 10 weeks pregnant, and always wearing loose t-shirts to hide my midsection. And I was almost okay with it because honestly I didn’t know what else to do. Devoting hours a day to exercise didn’t seem feasible long term and I didn’t want to give up my occasional treats.

INSERT TRIM. I’ve been blown away. The difference I’ve seen so quickly has blown me away. 1 tablespoon, once a day (preferably morning) and I very quickly noticed a difference in my midsection. Clinical-strength CLA inhibits fat storage while Collagen/HA Matrix Technology improves muscle tone and restores youthful skin. It’s been clinically shown to decrease body fat when used with a healthy diet and exercise program. The CLA supports fat metabolism and helps block fat transport from the blood stream into fat cells, inhibiting fat absorption, reducing fat cell size and formation. I’m always skeptical of supplements like this but comparing my before and my 2 weeks in photo had me blown away and now I’ve signed up for monthly auto-ship so I’m never out (saves a couple dollars that way too)!

Here are MY 2 week results. Results may vary.

Hope this was helpful for you guys! I’ve had so many individuals reach out from my community with their own success stories with this and it makes me SO happy to hear! Please reach out to me on Instagram DMs if you have any questions about it; I’m happy to help!☺️❤️

-Haley

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Have you ever felt like you don’t have time to make healthy meals or prep healthy, well-balanced snacks for on the go?😅Life is busy whether you are working from home or at the office and/or busy being a mama plus trying to fit in time at the gym, time for projects, time for your significant other or your parents or friends, and it can be easy to grab fast food or a bag of chips to hold you over, or as your meal.😬

Jenny Craig came into my life this past year and it has been so rewarding for me. I’ve always been kind of infatuated with “diets” and a lot of the time they work..until you go off track and gain it all back because they aren’t sustainable for long term. I’ve always been a healthy weight but seem to gain weight easily, especially as I get older, and no matter what my weight I’ve pretty much always wanted to lose just another five or ten pounds. Whether I was cutting dairy, cutting meat, cutting sugar, cutting carbs, juicing, it always seemed to work for a bit but then the weight would come right back on after my strict habits ended. I needed a better solution. Something that could help me long term.

Jenny Craig has really opened my eyes to see that I can eat a wonderful balance of foods that includes salads and apples and broccoli but also includes cheeseburgers and pasta and chocolate cake, in moderation, and STILL SEE RESULTS. I used to be so strict about not having any pasta or cake that when I did finally have it a few times a year I’d go overboard. And by not allowing myself any of those indulgences I was probably overdoing it in other areas and still eating the same amount of calories in a day but was left feeling unsatisfied.

I truly enjoy the taste of the Jenny Craig meals, snacks and desserts and love how easy Jenny Craig makes it for me to reach my goals. Meals come pre-portioned for me so there’s no guess work and the daily meal plan keeps my nutritional needs and calories on track.

Once a week I meet one on one over the phone with my dedicated coach that provides guidance and feedback and also answers any questions that arise. She helps me order and schedule my next Jenny Craig delivery and swaps out any meals for me that contain items I don’t enjoy (for me, I swap anything with mushrooms😆👋🏻)!

The food that arrives in my orders is either shelf stable or frozen, arriving on dry ice that has always kept my meals frozen solid. I add in a few of my own fresh fruits, vegetables and yogurt otherwise everything I eat for two weeks is in that box! The variety of meals offered is huge and new meals come out frequently to keep it extra fun!

If you’ve ever struggled to stay on track and eat healthy, well-balanced meals I highly recommend looking into the plans offered at Jenny Craig. I have seen first hand how much it can change your life and would be so excited to see it change yours too!

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-Haley

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Hey ladies! Mother’s Day is something I have had on my mind for weeks now but always have such a hard time thinking of something for my mom. I mean, what do you get the lady that has everything?🤪You don’t want to be too cliche, or not do enough so I usually end up stumped for weeks.

I recently learned about a new Seattle-based gifting startup that creates reusable gift wrap and digital bands with a custom message for the recipient. This intrigued me so I looked into it more and, along with gorgeous reusable gift wrap, they offer gifting sets that are unique and special.

I was sent The Ultimate Mother’s Day Gift Set and was so impressed with it I had to share it with you guys! This set comes with a hand-poured candle, 3 ultra-hydration facial sheet masks, a jar of gourmet chocolate bites, a reusable Tokki wrap and a reusable Tokki gift tag.

When ordering from Tokki, they wrap, they ship, and you get to customize it with a digital message; so cool!

In addition to the Mother’s Day gift set, Tokki also offers a baby gift set, a candy set, a dish cloth set, a seasoning set and more! The Mother’s Day candle boasts “Here’s to your unconditional love” and other candles are available for purchase on their site as well with quotes such as “Here’s to more.zoom.cocktails.” or “Here’s to everything you taught us”. There is truly something for everyone and the added bonus of a digital message is sure to make your recipient smile!

Did you know that most gift wrap can’t be recycled?! Because I sure didn’t! Most gift wrap is too sparkly, too thin, too laminated or too saturated to recycle. By gifting with Tokki you are not only eliminating the gift wrap packaging and all that goes with it (no tape, no scissors, no messy cleanup after opening!) but also providing a bag that your recipient (or those they pass it along to) can use again and again. Each time the Tokki is reused to wrap a gift, you are growing the gifting chain and Tokki is growing the forest. 1 reuse = 1 tree planted 👏🏻You can even follow the history of the Tokki gift tag to watch it get used over and over again!

Tokki has been so kind to give me a discount code HALEY to share with you guys! Check it out and let me know what you think of their gifting options. I think it is a fabulous, fun gift that your Mom has probably never received before and the digital message along with cute Tokki wrapping is sure to make her smile!

-Haley

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Hey guys! I’ve been getting a lot of messages asking for my discount codes and promo codes for various retailers so I thought it would be helpful to create a blog post listing all of the current ones that way you can refer back when needed and save money! I will try my best to go back and update it by adding new ones and deleting any that expire so that it’s easier for you to shop them. Let me know if there are any particular shops or brands you’d love a code for and I’ll try my best to get an exclusive code for you there!🥰❤️❤️

Please let me know if you come across any issues with these codes but as of now all are active! Happy Saturday!

-Haley

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Hey guys! Hope you are having a fabulous weekend; I can’t believe how quickly February is flying by! I’m eagerly awaiting spring and hope it shows up sooner rather than later because I’m COLD.🥶🤣We are heading to California for a vacation soon and I may not come back.😆If it weren’t for our gorgeous PNW summers I probably wouldn’t but those can’t be beat!

Last week I shared in my Instagram stories about a “Favorite Things Party” I went to with a few friends and I received soooo many DMs saying how fun it sounded and asking for ideas as to what to bring and how to play the “favorite things” game so I’m summing it up here and sharing my favorites for ideas. It was super easy to play and we had so much fun plus you get to go home with a couple awesome items from your friends!

I’m sure there are many ways to play the Favorite Things Party Game but this is the way we played. It’s super simple and doesn’t require much time though you could pause between rounds for snacks/drinks/talking to make it take longer if desired.

Our hostess had everyone write their name on a piece of paper and set the item(s) they brought on a table next to the slip of paper with their name so that everyone would know it was from them (you could also skip this so it’s a secret or wrap the presents so it’s a surprise what is inside)! We then wrote our name again on a second piece of paper and put it in a hat or bowl. Designate someone (or take turns) pulling names out of the hat/bowl and whoever’s name is drawn is the person that gets to go pick their prize from the table. You continue drawing names until everyone’s name has been drawn and had a turn choosing an item, then put all the names back in for round 2. Repeat for round 3. Then everyone went around the room saying why they love the item they brought which was fun to hear!

We had each person bring 3 of the same items and played 3 rounds (everyone went home with 3 items) but you could change that number as well.

Set a dollar limit. You could have each person bring one $30 item. Or 2 $20 items. Or we did 3 $5-10 items. Whatever your preference.

I brought this $5 lipgloss that has been a favorite of mine for years (my favorite color is the creme brûlée but I have it in a few shades).

A few of my under $10 favorites.

In the $10 to $20 range I included my favorite teeth whitening pen, makeup eraser cloth that erases all makeup with only water and cosmetic travel bag that has been such a game changer for me when traveling!

And last but not least, a few items I found that I thought would be perfect for the game if you’re wanting $20 to $60 items!🥰

What do you guys think?! Will you be playing the game? What will you bring? I’m excited to hear about your experiences with this so keep me posted!

-Haley

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As many of you know, I’ve been following my Jenny Craig meal plan since August and I love the meals and my results on the program! But did you know that in November I took a DNA test to optimize my results by structuring a meal plan based around my genetics?! Well I did and now I’m spilling all of the details about it.

In November I was sent a Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Kit and performed the cheek swabs necessary to determine my genetics (it was super easy)! I then sent the swabs off to the lab in their pre-addressed envelope for testing and eagerly awaited my results.

The Jenny Craig DNA Decoder Plan includes this genetic testing which provides insight into 15 weight loss specific areas such as how your body processes food, how it responds to exercise, and if your sleep patterns could be affecting your weight loss efforts.

​I found the results of the DNA testing so interesting and helpful. I was then provided with a specific meal plan tailored to my DNA results. My plan best suits my genetic needs and then in turn provides optimal results.

Based on my DNA results, I was placed on their balanced menu option. Jenny Craig also has a reduced-fat menu and a reduced-carbohydrate menu for those whose results show that will be best suited for them.

My DNA results also provided me with an actionable report with information like what types of exercises may benefit my weight loss efforts most based on my genetic makeup that I found super interesting. They even included inspirational tips to help me get started!

You’ve all probably heard me rave on and on about the food already but I feel that it’s such a huge determining factor of an individual’s success at any meal program so I’ll say it again; I LOVE the food! It tastes GOOD!!🤤I find the meals and snacks satisfying and delicious and as a busy mama I sure appreciate how quick and easy they are. I used to eliminate items like pasta and burgers from my diet altogether but I love that Jenny Craig provides me with these savory options frequently and pre-portioned so I know that I’m staying on track (while I feel like I’m indulging)!

Another factor that has been helpful while on the Jenny Craig program has been having a consultant that checks in with me weekly to hear how I’m doing and help me brainstorm ways I could be doing better. Knowing she will call and check in keeps me on track and motivated to succeed.

I’ve been very impressed with how easy Jenny Craig has made it for me to succeed. On this program everything is put right in front of me and all I have to do is simply follow the steps by eating my meals and snacks on schedule. There’s minimal food prep involved and the variety of delicious meals is impressive plus the new DNA Decoder Plan customizes it to the individual even more; a recipe for success! Be sure to check out their program and let me know what you think! I’m sure you’ll love it just as much as I do.🤗

xo
​-Haley

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