The Best Graduation Gift Ideas
Last night we attended a graduation party for the seniors at the school my son graduated from last year–and by the way, I can hardly believe it’s been a year! The setting was the most perfect backyard in Pinehurst, that belongs to our friends Mark and Kathie:
| Read more about last year’s party HERE |
If you’re celebrating a graduate of your own this year, then here are a few of our favorite gift ideas that always seem to be a big hit.
1. Money
Seriously, need we even say that this is at the top of the list? My son was able to use some of his graduation money to live off of during his freshman year and didn’t have to get a job, which definitely came in handy when he realized that 18 credit hours is a pretty full course load! He’s going to work next year but it was a real blessing to be able to just concentrate on adjusting to school and getting good grades that first year. He was even able to to invest a portion in an index fund, and he checks its value every day.
Tween/Girl Spring & Summer Fashion Picks {Or Shopping with your Daughter}
After years of having fun dressing my daughter and buying her clothes, this year she decided she wanted to do things her way. Just like that, the little girl in smocked dresses, hair bows, and cute skirts was gone and suddenly I found I had a pre-teen on my hands. While I like her spunky, … [Read More...]
New (to Me) Porch Furniture from HomeRight
This post was sponsored by HomeRight. All opinions are my own. A few weeks ago, I scored a new-to-me set of porch furniture from my favorite thrift shop; at $75 for all three pieces, I thought it was a great deal. As many of you know from {this} post, we're planning on … [Read More...]
Simply on Sunday {Happy Mother’s Day}
Happy Sunday and happy Mother's Day to all of you moms out there. I hope you all get completely spoiled today! The personalized art I had made for my mom a few years ago, read more here. It has been a while since I have put together a round-up post so today I thought I'd do just that. A post … [Read More...]
Before and Afters From My IPL Treatment
This post was sponsored by Southern Pines Aesthetics & Laser Institute. All opinions are my own. One of my New Year's resolutions was to do a better job of taking care of myself, which is kind of a huge task because that includes everything from getting more sleep, to exercising, to eating … [Read More...]
Lemon Sugar Scrub Gift Recipe {Mother’s Day/Teacher Appreciation}
This is a busy time of year as far as gifts go, so I thought I'd pop in with an easy DIY gift idea. This is so perfect for a teacher gift, Mother's Day gift or just a treat for someone who might need a lift. I am not going to lie, I have a thing for lemon-flavored things so this might be … [Read More...]
Cinco de Mayo Party Ideas
Today is May 5th and there's no easier Sunday dinner idea than tacos (plus, everyone loves tacos, right?). Whether you're throwing together an impromptu party or just gathering for dinner with the family, a taco bar is the easiest way to give a nod to the … [Read More...]
Amy’s Kids’ Bathroom with Drew Barrymore Flower Home
This post is sponsored by Walmart. As promised I am back today to show you another room in our new home that I decorated using the Flower by Drew Barrymore line that recently launched at Wal-mart. Seriously, Wal-mart! This is a fabulous collaboration, Drew is quite the designer. I really love the … [Read More...]
Amy’s Upstairs Teen Loft Hang Out Space with Drew Barrymore Flower Home
This is a sponsored post in partnership with Wal-mart. I am so excited to show off another space in our new home, our upstairs loft area. I collaborated with a fun new product line from Wal-Mart designed by the amazing Drew Barrymore to decorate this space. This is the … [Read More...]
Mother’s Day Gift Guide: Our Best Ideas
Here we are again, at just under two weeks until Mother's Day, and I've created the perfect gift guide for you to share with your husband or son because sometimes that's just easier. (If you've had this post shared with you via email, text or social media, DON'T be like my dad, who … [Read More...]
Simply on Sunday
Happy Sunday, friends! It's been awhile since I've posted on Sunday, so today I'm happy to have the opportunity to share a few family updates with you.First of all, we finally know what's happening with our family this summer. As many of you are aware, the kids and I stayed in North … [Read More...]
Five Easy & Affordable Spring Outfits
Spring has definitely sprung around here, and it is so nice! The leaves are out (as is the pollen, but oh well) and the flowers are blooming, the weather makes me happy at this time of year. I mentioned in my last Amazon post that I'd switched out my winter and spring clothes and packed away all the … [Read More...]
Spring Home Refresh + A Giveaway
This post is sponsored by Greenleaf Gifts; all opinions are 100% my own. Now that we’re past the pollen deluge that the South ‘enjoys’ in the spring, it’s time to get my outdoor living spaces ready for daily use. There are a few easy tips that I follow every year to get things ready for … [Read More...]
