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3 New Book Releases to Add to Your Fall TBR

Books

One of the more recent fun opportunities I have had in doing social media is being offered advance reader copies of upcoming book releases! I only accept the ones that I think I will truly enjoy, and I still give only my true opinion of the book, but I recently read 3 books that I thought were really interesting and…
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Viral $40 Smart Ring Test (Colmi R09 for ovulation, temperature, steps, heart rate, and more)

Fitness· Health

For a bit now, there has been a viral smart ring making the rounds on TikTok. People talking about these smart rings sing that it has many of the features of Oura and Ultrahuman but with prices ranging from $20-$40. from a company called Colmi. The different models range in price from about $20-$40. I am currently on a “glow-up”…
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Glowing Up at 30: A Master Plan to Be Your Best Self

Beauty· Fitness· Health· Life· Tips

When I turned 30 in March, I decided that it was time for a ~glow-up~. I’ve been a stay-at-home mom for almost 3 years now and I put so much of myself into being a mom, that I feel like it’s time for me to really make myself more of a priority. I’ve been good about working out, doing my…
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A Massive Closet Clean-out and Rediscovering Style Postpartum

Style· Tips

I recently decided to do a BIG closet clean out and at the same time tried to do some reflection on how I define my style in this current season of life and how I want to dress myself. I found it to be beneficial in more ways than one, so I figured I would share what helped me in…
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DIY Felt Name Pennant Flag (Free Canva and No Cricut Needed!)

DIY

If you have been eyeing custom name pennants on Etsy for your kiddo’s bedroom, you are NOT alone! We created a fun vintage, Americana themed big kid bedroom for our toddler late last year, but the walls have been slow to fill because I have been indecisive about what exactly to put up! Well I FINALLY added some things, including…
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16 Books I’ve Read So Far in Summer 2025

Books

I haven’t posted a book roundup since February, but that doesn’t mean I haven’t been reading lately! (Although to be fair, I only read one book in March: Onyx Storm). I figured I would catch you all up on what I’ve read by doing a summer [so far!] round-up to encompass everything I’ve read from April to now! I also…
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Cheap At Home Lip Boost?: Peptides with Hyraulanic Acid

Beauty

Last year, I was starting to notice volume loss in my lips- especially my upper lip, and I wanted to find an effective non-invasive solution. I tried The Inkey List Peptide Lip Balm with some okay results, but I wanted to try some other products. Now let me say that I have nothing against people who choose to get lip…
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Terez & Honor Eyelash Serum Review (Honest and Unsponsored)

Beauty

At the beginning of the year, I started yet another lash serum on my quest to find the best prostaglandin-free serum. Last year I tried the Ordinary Lash Serum and had pretty decent results, but I wanted to see if there was something better out there! The Terez & Honor Eyelash serum was going viral on TikTok and for under…
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Cruising Alaska on Norwegian Joy (Excursions, Packing Advice, and Tips)

Travel

We just got back from our 9-day Alaska cruise on the Norwegian Joy and had the best time seeing southeastern Alaska. Visiting Alaska has been on my travel bucket list for some time now, and when we looked at things, we realized that doing a Norwegian Alaska cruise out of Seattle would be the most cost efficient but also allow…
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I’m Sara Ann and am a big fan of fresh flowers, traveling, and eating a pint of Ben & Jerry’s in one sitting. I share my life, loves, ideas, and everything in between with the hope to inspire and help make the lives of regular folks (maybe like you!) simpler, happier, and healthier.

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creating a suburban fairytale with a toddler + pregnant 📚🧚🌷
lifestyle, motherhood, DIY, & a dash of whimsy ✨
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And it’s not even officially fall yet 🙂🍁🍂 #fallact And it’s not even officially fall yet 🙂🍁🍂 #fallactivities #toddlermom #parentinghumor #marriagehumor
When I had my first child, I underestimated the po When I had my first child, I underestimated the power of a peaceful bedroom to recover postpartum and exist in the newborn bubble. It might sound kind of silly, but I want to create a peaceful haven in my bedroom for postpartum because the newborn trenches are tough! 

I’m going for neutral in here, but more layered, earthy, textured and elevated (without feeling formal). Next up is styling my bed, giving my nightstands and dressers and makeover, and lots more decor and styling! #homediy #pregnancy #bedroommakeover #bedroomdecor
#SecretDeoPartner On days when I don’t initially f #SecretDeoPartner On days when I don’t initially feel my best, I try to be intentional about doing simple acts to turn that feeling around: putting on a cute outfit just to wear around the house; decorating for fall (arguably) a little early; or wearing an amazing scent. The Secret Cocoa Butter Invisible Solid is my FAVORITE, and its all day freshness gives me a boost of confidence throughout the day. #RomanticizingLife #ToddlerMom @secretdeodorant
Here’s some simple things to do to make this week Here’s some simple things to do to make this week a little more whimsical, magical, and fun ❤️✨ do it for yourself, do it for your kids, do it for both! #whimsy #whimsicalchildhood #toddlermom
My doctor asked me to be carb conscious because of My doctor asked me to be carb conscious because of my history of gestational diabetes, so here is what I ate in a day at 21 weeks pregnant!

1st breakfast: savory breakfast muffins made with @kodiakcakes pancake mix + coffee with sugar-free @coffeemate 

2nd breakfast: thin slice of sourdough with smashed avocado and egg

Lunch: sourdough with pimento cheese and tomato + blueberries + @lesserevilsnacks popcorn

Snack: boiled peanuts

Dinner: ground beef burrito bowl with brown rice and black beans

Bedtime snack: @ghostlifestyle protein cereal with low carb milk

#gestationaldiabetes #diabetes #mealideas #pregnancy
These simple days with my sweet family are the day These simple days with my sweet family are the days I always dreamed about and now that I’m living them, I won’t take them for granted ❤️✨ 

#whimsicalchildhood #toddlermom #slowlifestyle #simplelife
What I ate in a day at 20 weeks pregnant with a hi What I ate in a day at 20 weeks pregnant with a history of gestational diabetes! I am trying my best to follow the diet I followed with my 1st pregnancy. Fingers crossed I don’t have GD this time around though (being tested at 24 weeks 🫩) 

Breakfast: viral spring roll “bagel” filled with sausage, egg, and cheese + matcha latte with @fairlife milk and sugar-free vanilla syrup from @torani 

Supplements: prenatal and probiotic from @gardenoflife choline from @naturemadevitamins, and vitamin D

Lunch: chicken&pork gyoza, soy sauce + apple

Snack: PB protein cereal from @ghostlifestyle and @fairlife milk

Dinner: viral sheet pan beef “kebabs” with low-carb wrap from Ole, roasted zucchini, tomato, feta, tzatziki, and hummus

Bedtime snack: low-carb vanilla Greek yogurt and @sevensundayscereal granola

#gestationaldiabetes #pregnancy #2ndtrimester
Sometimes, boys have childhoods that are centered Sometimes, boys have childhoods that are centered around traditionally boy-ish things like trucks and sports, and while my son LOVES those things, I think boys don’t always get all the whimsy that girls get. Whimsy is for girls AND boys!! Every childhood deserves to be whimsical 🥰 #toddlermom #toddleractivities #whimsy #whimsicalhome
Every month, my toddler and I shop for our local c Every month, my toddler and I shop for our local community blessing box ❤️ I use this as an opportunity to teach him about taking care of others in our community in big and little ways. This is everything we got for August! #blessingbox #foodpantry #toddlermom
What I ate in a day at 19 weeks pregnant with a hi What I ate in a day at 19 weeks pregnant with a history of gestational diabetes! I am trying my best to follow the diet I followed with my 1st pregnancy. Fingers crossed I don’t have GD this time around though 😅

Breakfast: refried beans, fried egg, guac, salsa, chicken sausage from @jonesdairyfarm , and obviously @cholulahotsauce + matcha latte feat sugar-free syrup from @torani 

Supplements: prenatal and probiotic from @gardenoflife, choline from @naturemadevitamins, and vitamin D

Lunch: low-carb wrap from Ole, lightly breaded chicken nuggets from @justbarechicken tzatziki, avocado, lettuce + and apple

Snack: everything @thesolacompany bagel with jalapeño cream cheese

Dinner: turkey burger bowls with roasted sweet sweet potato, lettuce, avocado, salsa, and spicy ranch

Bedtime snack: @fairlife chocolate milk (THE BEST!!!)

#gestationaldiabetes #pregnancy #2ndtrimester
18 weeks pregnant (still sick!) but have much more 18 weeks pregnant (still sick!) but have much more of an appetite than last week! Because I had gestational diabetes in my first pregnancy, I am mostly following the GD diet while I wait to take my glucose test 🫩 I have what my carb goals were highlighted in my stories!
Feta, egg, sweet potato bake was modified from @jenneatsgoood 
Lunch was leftover yogurt marinated chicken + a whole what couscous pasta salad I made loaded with tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, feta, asparagus, bell pepper, olive oil, and lemon juice.
Snack was PB protein cereal from @ghostlifestyle 
Dinner was crockpot pesto ranch chicken with asparagus and @barillaus protein pasta!
Bedtime snack was @toogoodandco vanilla yogurt and @sevensundayscereal granola. 
#gestationaldiabetes #carbconscious #pregnancy #whatieatinadayrealistic
My philosophy is that if I’m not in my house, it c My philosophy is that if I’m not in my house, it can’t get dirty 🥰🥰 #sahm #stayathomemomlife #toddlermom
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