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Spring Dresses for Every Occasion

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Spring has officially arrived which means I’m updating my wardrobe with dresses for every occasion! Whether you have a shower, graduation or afternoon brunch to attend, dresses are a must-have this time of year. So, if you’re like me and can’t wait to celebrate the season in style, then here are some dresses that are appropriate for any celebration you might have coming up.

FLORAL PRINTS

 

 

LITTLE BLACK DRESSES

 

 

RUFFLES

 

 

 

 

Fall Home Decor Under $100

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If you’re so ready for fall, then you’re not alone! Who else is looking forward to cooler temps, cozy cardigans, and pumpkin everything? I know I’m looking forward to the season ahead, which means I’m breaking out the fall home decor… and currently shopping all the new arrivals for fall. So, I figured I’d share the fall home decor that I’m eyeing… best part is everything is pretty affordable and under $100!

 

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My Equilibria Journey + Discount Code

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You might be wondering what all the hype is around CBD. All the sudden it seems you can find it anywhere & in anything, but what does it actually do?

I admit that once upon a time, I had no clue about how it worked or why, but then I began my Equilibria journey, who not only
educated me, but guided me through my dosage, & now 4 months later, I feel confident telling you about my Equilibria journey because it changed my life in the most positive way!

How CBD has helped me #REALTALK

As many of you know, I have struggled with anxiety for as long as I can remember.  I was skeptical of the idea that taking CBD would really help to relieve something like my anxiety. I had tried a few other CBD brands before & honestly never felt a difference.

Which is why I love that you have your own dosage specialist at Equilibria! By building up my CBD level through consistent, daily doses, I have been able to get to a place where my Endocannibinoid System is reaching a more stabilized serotonin level, which means less anxiety & more happy vibes all around!

On a physical level, introducing CBD into my system has helped me to not only reduce inflammation in my joints after exercising and dealing with neck/back pain due to an injury, but it has also regulated my sleep cycle, which I didn’t even realize would be a benefit of CBD! For the past year or so, I would wake up in the middle of the night at least 5 times a week, which of course, left me feeling tired & lethargic throughout the day. Sadly, I figured that was just normal. At around the 2 week mark of regularly taking CBD, I suddenly realized that I wasn’t waking up in the middle of the night anymore. Hallelujah for quality sleep!

Last but most definitely not least, let’s talk about stress. We don’t even need to address the elephant in the room (aka the past year) to know that all of us have had a major uptick in stress levels. By taking the soft gels + oil daily, I have been able to lower my stress levels an incredible amount. Which I’m assuming we could all benefit from!

To wrap things up + A discount

These are just a few of the areas that have most noticeably improved for me since the beginning of my journey with Equilibria CBD, but truly, it is only the tip of the iceberg. If you’ve been looking for a more natural way to cope with any type of physical or psychological stress or
ailment, I encourage you to give this CBD a whole-hearted chance to show you what it can do to transform your life from the inside out.

If you’re curious about CBD or have any questions for me about my journey, please feel free to reach out and I’ll do my best to answer your questions. I’ll be sharing more CBD-related posts in the months to come to keep you informed on my progress, and hope you enjoy seeing how my journey evolves.

In the meantime, if you’re ready to start a CBD regimen, please use my code sheridan15 and schedule your dosage consultation with Equilibria. They are a company run by women FOR women, who take the time and energy to listen to your needs and provide a
custom dosage to optimize your experience. I couldn’t recommend it enough!

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Check out my last post HERE!

*I’m an affiliate with Equilibria but all opinions are my own

Nordstrom Sale Must Haves

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While a lot of us are being very conscious of our spending at the moment, I wanted to share this sale BUT only share the things that I use regularly. 25% off is a major deal for Nordstrom & I didn’t want any of you to miss out on anything that you’ve been wanting to order. For example, I desperately needed a new moisturizer & so I ordered one that I absolutely love & saved 25% off on it! If you’re not in the position to be shopping right now, please don’t. Like I said above, I only purchased a moisturizer because I was completely finished with my current one & genuinely needed one.

Sending love to all of you! I know this is a weird time in life & I hope you know that we’re all in this together. If you ever need someone to talk to, I’m here for you girls!

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Homeschool Daily Routine

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With all of the madness going on in the world right now, I think we’re all looking for a little bit of info to get us through this time at home. I am not a homeschool expert by any means but we have homeschooled for 3 years now (technically online school for 2 of those years) & I figured I would give you a glimpse into our daily routine for any of you struggling with having the kids home all day because guys.. It is a HARD adjustment (especially when it wasn’t a voluntary decision for so many of you). Good news is that with a bit of structure, you will get into a routine & make it work!

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7am – Wake up & Eat breakfast

7:45am – Get ready for the day

Getting dressed & ready for the day is key for productivity! I know it might sound a bit odd since you’re not leaving your home but trust me, sitting around in pjs all day every day isn’t great for your mental health & productivity.

8am – Get wiggles out

Basically free play before getting school started so that the kids feel like they have a bit of creative play before having to sit down & focus.

8:30am – Begin school

Kannon does his schooling online through an online school so all of his curriculum is online or in resources given to us through his school/teacher. Hendrix is currently doing homeschool preschool so we come up with different learning activities for him on our own & use a variety of different resources (similar to what we used for Kannons homeschool preschool). Let me know if you’re interested in the resources & books/activities we use & I can put together a blog post on that for you ladies!

 9:30am – Take a break / Get our bodies moving

The key to doing homeschool or online school is to take breaks! Especially in the beginning & with younger children. When we first started homeschooling we took breaks every 15-20 minutes & we still take breaks between classes just to give their minds a minute to rest & reset. It might take longer to finish but I promise it will save you & them a lot of frustration 🙂

9:45am – School

11:45am – Eat Lunch

12:30pm – Finish school

Make sure to continue taking breaks whenever necessary. We don’t follow a hard & fast rule with these times because some days Kannon has live classes with his teacher or more of a work load but I wanted to give you a range of how long we do each thing for as an example.

2pm – Free play

The boys typically dive into their toys & run around like little maniacs haha but they play together really well (most of the time ;)) for an hour or so!

3pm – Arts & Crafts

3:30pm – Screen time

They typically sit down to watch tv or play on their tablets. These tablets are amazing & I don’t stress too much about the content on them. I was a bit iffy on if I would like them or not & I am beyond happy that we decided to purchase them over a year ago because the boys are obsessssed. I can’t recommend them enough!

4:30pm – Family Time

We play games together, watch a movie, run around, do puzzles, have nerf tournaments, etc.

5:30/6pm – Dinner prep / Dinner

7pm – Bedtime Routine

7:30pm – Bedtime

The boys are in bed & typically asleep by 7:30pm & then we get a few hours to hang out as just adults & regain our sanity from a busy day since we work from home most of the time & have kids at home all day 🙂

Let me know if you guys would like a post on our favorite resources for doing school at home with our 3 year old & 7 year old!

Last Minute Shopping Gift Guide!

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Happy Holidays everyone and welcome to my first husband takeover! This occasion is super special since I’m teaming up with GiftNow.com to share my gift guide for all the significant others of the fashionista.

Let’s face it, gift-giving for someone like Sheridan is HARD! They are always up on trends and if it’s something they’ve wanted, they’ve most likely already bought it!

My guide is going to solve your gift-giving headache in more ways than one. If you follow this link I have put together an extensive list of options guaranteed to bring a smile to their face but also with GiftNow.com you can rest assured they are going to get exactly what they want EVERY time!

Here’s how it works! First, you can shop from my gift guide or the extensive list of retailers on GiftNow.com. They’ve also curated dozens of other gift guides to help with your selections! Once you’ve made your selection, a surprise notification is sent via email, text, or you can print it out. This is where GiftNow.com is AMAZING! When they receive their surprise they can adjust anything from shipping, size, color or they can always choose to easily exchange the gift for something else!

GiftNow is the easiest way to give a thoughtful gift instantly. You don’t need to know their size, color preference, or shipping address to send a gift they’ll love — even at the last minute (for all of you last minute holiday shoppers!). GiftNow takes the anxiety out of gifting, and it is way more fun and personal than a gift card. No matter the occasion, get it just right with GiftNow.

Merry Christmas!

Adam

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5 Christmas Traditions

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*Special thanks to Zappos for sponsoring this post!

It probably doesn’t come as a surprise that Christmas is my favorite holiday. If you’ve followed along for a little while now, you know that I love celebrating this time of year & I love the little traditions we have. These 5 Christmas traditions are my absolute favorite part of the holiday season & some of them might come across as very basic but I genuinely love celebrating in the most simple ways!

1. Christmas Pajamas & Slippers

This is a tradition that I’ve done my entire life thanks to my momma & I look forward to it every year. There is something so fun about getting new pajamas & it’s such a simple way to get into the holiday spirit! The past few years I’ve added to the pajama tradition & thrown in a new pair of slippers for all of us because I am obsessed with cozy slippers. I seem to have passed that obsession down to my boys as well because they love cozy slippers just as much as I do & get so excited to wear them! We were all so excited to partner with Zappos this holiday season to celebrate their 20th Anniversary & share this exclusive color of UGG that are only available on Zappos.com – They are beyond comfortable & I love this fun navy variation! These would make the perfect gift so head on over to check them out if you or anyone you know is interested in cozy slippers or shoes!

2. Christmas Movies

We watch as many holiday movies as we can throughout the month of December & I never get sick of them! We love all of the classics, as well as all of the cheesy Hallmark & Netflix movies that come out every year. You can find us curled up on the couch most evenings eating popcorn, drinking hot chocolate (white hot chocolate for me & Kannon) & watching a good holiday flick as a family. Those little moments are always my favorite/most memorable every year which goes to show that you don’t have to do extravagant activities to make the holidays special!

3. Holiday Baking

Growing up, baking with my mom & grandma was a yearly tradition. When I moved away, this became a little bit harder to accomplish since all of us live in separate states. I’m so excited that this year we will all be reunited to make my grandma’s caramels, caramel corn & my mom’s homemade hot chocolate! I’ll be sharing all of those recipes with you guys as well as some cute photos next week so stay tuned for that. I’m really excited to give you a little peek into my life & share a glimpse of the most special women in my life.

4. Christmas Lights

I am basically a child when it comes to Christmas & driving around to look at Christmas lights never gets old for me. I genuinely love it so much & look forward to it every year! I try to convince my family to go with me multiple times throughout the season but their love for Christmas lights might only run deep enough for one evening 😉 This year we’re also going on a Christmas train & I’m so excited to do that with our boys because I know they’re going to love it!

5. A Christmas Story

All growing up, my grandma would read us ‘A Christmas Carol’ on Christmas Eve. She has been reading it every Christmas Eve since my mom was little & it’s become such a fun tradition. Even if we were out of town, we would make sure to call her to read it to us because she is so animated when she reads it & it’s just not the same if someone else attempts to read it! It’s such a special thing for all of us & Christmas Eve just wouldn’t be the same without it. About 4 years ago we finally recorded her reading the story so that we have it forever & I’m so thankful that we have that video as a little keepsake. Thankfully she’s still here to read it to us in person & for that I’m forever thankful 🙂

I hope you guys enjoyed reading about the Christmas traditions that mean the most to me & now I would love to hear from you guys below in the comments! Comment below what your favorite holiday traditions are!

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Caprese Style Wraps | Back-to-School Lunch Idea

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I can’t believe how quickly this summer flew by, it was definitely a summer we will never forget! We are officially back home from traveling & the boys are back in school. I keep asking myself, “How is Kannon in 1st grade already!?” It’s blowing my mind! Plus, Hendrix started his first year of preschool & it’s made me realize how quickly my babies are growing up. It’s such a bittersweet thing but I love watching them grow up & am so thankful we get to spend so much time together (especially since we do online school).

I’ve said it before & I’ll say it again, I love prepping for back-to-school & always have. The new school supplies, shopping for new clothes & finding fun new lunch ideas that my boys will actually enjoy makes it an exciting time of year for all of us. This year Kannon has really been into cooking/preparing meals with us & I absolutely love that he’s learning to make meals at a young age. Cooking is a skill that I hope to instill in both of my boys before they move out one day & so far, they both have a lot of fun cooking up meals with us. Which leads me to this fun recipe we came up with!

We all are caprese obsessed over here but since we have tried cutting dairy from our diets, we thought we couldn’t enjoy it any longer. Cue Daiya! We discovered these Mozzarella Style Deluxe Cheeze Sticks that are dairy free, soy free AND gluten free. We were thrilled that they taste delicious & started incorporating them into recipes immediately! One of our absolute favorite ways to eat them is in these caprese style wraps. They are quick & healthy to make so they have been perfect for back-to-school lunches. With minimal prep, you can make these in a jiff AND your kiddos can even help you!

Let me know if you try this recipe out & if you want to see more recipes in the future. We have had a lot of fun incorporating Daiya products lately & I think you all would love this plant-based brand as much as we do! If you haven’t tried Daiya yet, you can find their products in more than 25,000 grocery stores including Whole Foods, Kroger, Safeway & Publix. We love to cook together & have a few favorites that we make on the regular using the Pepper Jack Style Cutting Board Collection Shreds & the Mozzarella Style Slices so let me know if you want me to post them for you all to enjoy 🙂

Dairy Free Caprese Style Wraps

Ingredients:

• Tortillas
• Daiya Mozzarella Style Cheeze Sticks
• Tomatoes (sliced)
• Spinach
• Shredded Basil
• Balsamic Glaze

Directions:

1. Layer spinach, tomatoes, shredded basil & Daiya Cheeze Sticks on tortilla.
2. Drizzle with balsamic glaze
3. Fold in ends of the tortilla & then roll burrito style
4. Enjoy! (Yes, they’re THAT easy!)

*Special thanks to Daiya for sponsoring this post! All opinions are my own 🙂

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Crater Lake & Mount Hood Travel Diary

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So we’re traveling for 4 months… Now what!?

That was the question we asked ourselves once we decided we were going to travel for the summer. The thought of traveling long term has always been a dream of mine but the execution with a 6 year old & an (almost) 3 year old was going to take a lot of planning. I was up for the challenge though & immediately started brainstorming places we wanted to travel to.

One of the first ideas that popped into my head was a road trip through Oregon, Washington & Canada. I had done it once before but Kannon was a toddler & Adam wasn’t able to join us because of a work project so it would be a new adventure for them. One thing led to another & next thing we knew, we had a 3 week trip in an RV planned! Keep reading for the first part of our summer road trip adventure!

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Day 1: Salt Lake City, Utah to Winnemucca, Nevada

Our first day consisted of driving from the Salt Lake City, Utah area to a small city named Winnemucca in Nevada. We didn’t want to drive the entire way to Crater Lake in one day so we decided to drive halfway & stop to sleep to break up the trip. I’m not going to lie, we slept in a Walmart parking lot that night & while it might sound very odd, it wasn’t bad at all, it was free & actually convenient because we could run into the store for water or any necessities we needed! Apparently, this is a thing for RV life & some Walmarts allow it but some don’t so if you’re looking to stay in a Walmart parking lot, make sure to check with the manager or they might come knocking on your door & make you leave in the middle of the night 🙂

Day 2: Winnemucca, Nevada to Crater Lake, Oregon

We woke up early (thanks to our sweet boys :)) & decided to get on the road since we still had about a 6-hour drive to Crater Lake. The drive was beautiful & we made plenty of pit stops along the way to let our boys get out, stretch their legs & throw some rocks on the side of the road (which is their favorite activity on road trips). This was our first time to Crater Lake & it was absolutely breathtaking! Photos don’t do it justice because you can’t quite capture the expansiveness of the lake & its surroundings but it truly is a sight to see. If you’re traveling through Oregon, I highly recommend making a stop, even if it’s a quick one, because it’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before.

After exploring for a bit we jumped back in the RV & headed to our campsite. We stayed at Diamond Lake Campground ($24/night) & it was such a beautiful campground! The view of the lake from our RV window was lovely & besides the crazy amounts of mosquitos, it was incredible! We had a couple of major mishaps occur the next day but if you haven’t already, you can watch our vlog from this portion of the trip HERE. Those experiences made for a funny story & a crazy day but honestly, it made the trip that much more memorable & we were just thankful that we were safe.

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Day 3: Crater Lake, Oregon to Mount Hood, Oregon

What should have been about a 4 1/2 hour drive turned into a full day because of the crazy tire blowout I was talking about above (video of the day is HERE) BUT those moments are what make the adventure a true adventure & it’s a story that we’ll talk about for years to come. To be honest, I felt really proud of us for figuring the situation out considering we had never changed a flat tire on an RV, we didn’t have any cell service & we were blocking half of the lane of traffic. So all in all, I will take the experience as a win!

Once we finally made it to our campground near Mount Hood, we started a campfire, roasted marshmallows & watched the most beautiful sunset overlooking Trillium Lake & Mount Hood. The woman standing next to us said the sky was the most pink she’s ever seen it & she wasn’t lying, the sky was absolutely breathtaking!

Have you been to Crater Lake &/or Mount Hood before? What’s the most beautiful lake you’ve ever seen?

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Our First Summer Vacation 2019

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If you guys don’t follow along with my YouTube videos, you may have missed our big announcement! I’ll post it here for you guys in case you want to catch up with our big summer plans 🙂

For those of you who did watch it, you know that we have a wild ride ahead for this summer. 4 months of traveling is no joke & the prep that went into getting everything ready & packed up was slightly absurd BUT I would also do it over again because I’m so excited for our adventures ahead. It’s been a dream of mine to travel more long-term for years now & this is our practice run to see how much we (aka the boys) can handle.

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Our first adventure was a 3-week road trip in a motor home & I’m excited to put together a couple of posts for you guys with all of the places we stayed, the route we took, our must-haves for RV life, etc. This trip was one that put me slightly out of my comfort zone but this summer I’m really trying to broaden my horizons & do things that make me feel uncomfortable because I think it’s a great way to grow as an individual. Traveling in an RV might not sound like a big deal to most but I don’t personally love camping & the whole process makes me slightly anxious. I’m happy to say that I survived the trip though & actually really enjoyed the RV life!

I filmed a video with all of our must-have items that made being in an RV comfortable with 2 adults, 2 children & a dog that I’ll be sharing with you all in a few days. I discovered quite a few new products that made that “glamping” life so much easier & I can’t recommend them enough for road trips & traveling with kids. Let me know if you guys are interested in a post or video dedicated to what I brought in my makeup bag &/or the skincare products I can’t travel without!

What are your summer plans!?

 

Sheridan Gregory