THANKSGIVING WATCH LIST 🦃🍂

Thanksgiving doesn’t get enough love when it comes to the screens. Christmas completely plows over Thanksgiving and I think it deserves an entire month for a cozy little couch sesh! So I’m making lists! From Charlie Brown and Garfield to Gilmore Girls and Planes, Trains and Automobiles, I’ve ro

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RALPH LAUREN ASTHENIC: MY WAY!

I love classic equestrian style! The deep olive, dark denim, rich brown leather, gold details, and that little silk scarf moment. But I also need the outfit to actually work for my body. So I built my version with: 🤎 Pull-on skinny jeans with a petite option 🤎 Wide-calf riding boots 🤎 An easy

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WHAT TO THRIFT IF: RALPH LAUREN FASHION EDITION

Ralph Lauren style has an absolute CHOKEHOLD on me, and I’m not even sorry about it. If you love that classic mix of New England prep, equestrian elegance, English countryside, and old-money Americana, thrift stores are practically a treasure hunt! Think cable-knit sweaters, rugby shirts, tweed

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🍂🩷 A LITTLE NOVEMBER MAGIC 🩷🍂

November is for slowing down, soaking up the last little bits of autumn, and making memories with the people we love most. 🥹 Think cozy movie nights, scenic drives, baking something delicious, collecting colorful leaves, and maybe starting a new family tradition or two. 🍁 I’ve put together a

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THANKSGIVING YOUTUBE PLAYLIST FOR TODDLERS!

It’s so hard to find good #thanksgiving things! It’s always pushed to the side for the winter holidays. I’m looking at you Christmas! Wait your turn! I managed to find some great Thanksgiving videos on #youtube that will be great for #toddlers ! They help our kiddos learn to be thankful &a

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NOVEMBER TODDLER LEARNING!

Last month, I decided to start making mini #curriculum for my son. Nothing intense. It was more like a list of ideas for the month and a theme each week. No strict anything. He turns 2 next Sunday, and I thought I’d keep this going! I decided to share these with everyone just in case they eit

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GET YOUR TRAVEL DEALS!!!

If you’re not following my #traveladvisor account, @Wanderful Moments with Andrea , now is the time to do so! Early #blackfriday deals are dropping this week and I’m sharing them all starting tomorrow! Plus I share travel inspo & tips as well! Let’s get you on #vacation for less

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THE AESTHETIC, MY WAY | LOOK 02: DARK ACADEMIA

Moody libraries, vintage books, rainy afternoons, and a little old-world romance? Yes, please. For my second look, we’re embracing Dark Academia, but making it feminine, comfortable, and wearable for a plus-size woman in her late 30s. I started with a gorgeous muted burgundy V-neck sweater a

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HALLOWEEN 2026 🎃

The ONLY picture we got of the 3 of us 🤦‍♀️ Little man did not want to cooperate lol! If you can’t tell, he is supposed to be #Bluey , and obviously we’re Mum & Dad lol Jackson had a great time this #halloween ! He went to #trickortreat by my parents house, played in the leaves, and had

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN 🎃

Happy Halloween from our family to yours! #HappyHalloween #Halloween

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OLD MONEY EVERYDAY LOOK: MY WAY!

You know I love a good thrift find, but sometimes a girl just wants to click Add to Cart!!! Welcome to The Aesthetic, My Way, where I’m taking some of my favorite fashion aesthetics and styling them with Amazon finds! First up? Old Money: Everyday Casual. Think classic silhouettes, beautiful

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4 PUMPKIN PATCHES IN MCHENRY COUNTY IL 🎃

I absolutely love #fall ! There’s no way to convince me that it isn’t the absolute best season lol. Between the weather cooling down, the colors, and the outfits, it’s just *chefs kiss*. 🍂 My personal favorite thing about fall though is spending time with my son at the #pumpkinpatch ! We’re

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GLP-1 POLL!!!!

GLP-1 girlies, I HAVE QUESTIONS! Can we talk about something that I don’t think gets nearly enough attention? Have you noticed changes in your menstrual cycle since starting a GLP-1 medication? I’m doing a little investigating for an upcoming Wellness Diaries post, and I REALLY want to he

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DETRADDING: JENNIE GAGE

Jennie Gage is a mother of five who now describes herself as an ex-tradwife. Gage grew up in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and married in 1995 while attending Brigham Young University in Idaho. She earned an associate degree but says her husband discouraged her from continuing

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WELLNESS DIARIES: GLP1 WEEK 6

I’m officially 15 pounds down!!!! I’m so excited & so motivated with this progress! I knew that #glp1 worked for others, but I was somehow skeptical it would for me. I’ve tried a lot of things. Nothing has really worked. But curbing the appetite seems to be the trick! I’m no longer snacky

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LOVE LETTER TO THE HUNTLEY TOTS PROGRAM 🩷

Can we talk about one of the BEST little hidden gems for local parents?! I have to give some serious love to the Huntley 158 Parent-Tot Program! For just $30 per child for the ENTIRE YEAR, families with little ones under 5 get access to such a wonderful program at the Early Childhood Center at C

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WITCH, PLEASE!!!!

In honor of #spookyseason and my absolute love of #witchy movies, here are 6 of my favorite witch movies! Just in time for #Halloween !!! Which vibe are you feeling right now? Personally, I’m always down for Angsty Witch 😂🩷😂 #halloweenmovies #witchyvibes

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Some movies scared us. Some movies fundamentally altered our developing millennial brains. Might explain our collective trauma lol We watched Drew Barrymore answer the phone. We tried to stand pencils up. We learned not to trust our best friends, our teachers, our parents,or apparently ANY ONE.

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MUSINGS: YOUR LOCAL ELECTIONS MATTER. MORE THAN YOU REALIZE!!!

We spend so much time talking about presidential elections, Congress, and national politics that we sometimes overlook the people making decisions much closer to home. And those decisions? They affect our everyday lives! We’re talking about public schools, property taxes, roads, libraries, hou

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DOUBLE RAINBOW!!!

We just the brightest & most intense rainbow that we’ve ever seen! Both my husband and myself were in literal awe of this! I didn’t even realize it was a #doublerainbow until I looked at the photo!! I’m really hoping this is a #goodluck sign, because I could use it! I’m getting over a sh

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