{Five on Friday // Willow, School, Hockey, Eggs}

Happy Friday! For whatever reason, this week feels like it flew by in a flash. I'm not mad about it! We had a pretty good week! Today I am sharing five random things for Five on Friday...

{Not Just a Mom link-up // What's in my Handbag??}

Happy Tuesday! Linking up with Dara, Adrienne, Jen, Joanne, Lauren, and Sarah for the "Not Just a Mom" series. Today we are sharing what's in our handbags! This link-up went live - but I usually share our weekend on Mondays.  

{What We're Reading Wednesday // vol. 1}

I am joining some sweet blog friends in a new monthly link-up in which we share what we're reading. I am always curious about what my friends are reading and always looking for suggestions. I hope you'll join us! There's a graphic below which lays out all of the link-up dates.

{Fall Scarf Exchange}

For some reason I didn't join this exchange last year, but I was sure to sign up this year. Scarves are one of my favorite accessories and blogger exchanges are also my favorite. I was so excited to hear that I was partners with Courtney from A Plus Life Blog. 1.) I adore her and her sweet little family, and 2.) I was so sad to hear that her partner last year did not follow through with the exchange. I was happy to send her a little scarf love. To see what I got Courtney head on over to her blog.

{TT // All Things Pumpkin // DIY Pumpkin Burlap Wreath}

I shared that I wanted to make some fall wreaths and donate them to our church's 26th annual fish fry & bake/craft sale on our Fall 2016 Bucketlist. When I saw this pin on Pinterest for a Pumpkin Burlap Wreath I knew I had to make one! I mean, how cute. And my love for burlap really runs deep.

{#FallingforFallPhotos // A Fall Themed Photo Challenge}

When Amy, Jess, Whitney, and Stephanie announced their Falling for Fall photo challenge I knew right away that I would be joining! Two of my favorite things are photos and fall, so it was a no-brainer! I've had so much fun with this challenge. Below are the prompts then followed with my pictures. I grabbed them from Instagram so that they would have the captions I shared.

{TT // All Things Pumpkin // Pumpkin Patchin' #1}

Saturday {10/8} Nathan had plans to go fishing with his brother. Mason and I didn't have anywhere to be until 2 that day so I decided to take him to Country Critter's Farm/Pumpkin Patch. We used to take Mason to Country Critter's Farm every year until we discovered Mainstay Farm in 2013. In December 2013 we went to Mainstay Farm for their Christmas tree days, but learned of their pumpkin days and knew we'd have to go there in 2014. And that we did. Mainstay Farm has become our preferred place for pumpkin patchin', but we thought it would be fun to go back to our old stomping grounds for a day.

{$10 Target Challenge // October}

It's time for one of my favorite monthly link-ups - the $10 Target Challenge! I love any excuse to go shopping at Target {along with every other lady in this world}!! I went into this challenge looking for a new lipstick and bronzer, but I was unsuccessful. I just couldn't find anything that I loved. Since the makeup was a bust I went to search the Target dollar bins. Those are always a hit! So, what did I get this month?

{Tuesday Talk // All Things Pumpkin // DIY Personalized Pumpkin}

When my friend Meghan posted her fall home tour last week I spotted a pumpkin that I wanted to recreate! I ran out right after I saw her post and got the materials to do so. I knew I needed this on my porch asap! I absolutely love all things pumpkin...especially those you can use year after year!

{#MugLoveExchange}

So, I totally spaced out and missed the deadline to co-host this amazing exchange. But, I was so so happy that I was still able to participate in the Mug Love Exchange. Coffee and fun coffee mugs have my heart! Especially during the crisp and cool mornings of fall and winter! I was paired with Mandie @ BadBrewPack for the mug exchange. I did not know Mandie before this exchange. That is one of the things that I love most about these exchanges - meeting new friends! To see what I sent her, check out her blog.

{Countdown to Halloween // Week 1 // Halloween Crafts}

One of my favorite things about fall/Halloween is all of the fun crafts! While Mason doesn't have much patience for sitting and crafting for too long he does enjoy anything that entails painting {or making a mess!}. I love to raid the Target dollar spot bins around a holiday for little crafts we can do at home. I hit the jackpot on Halloween crafts this year! Among them was this fun paint your own skull.

{Tuesday Talk // All Things Pumpkin // Free Pumpkin Fonts}

I knew I couldn't let this "All Things Pumpkin Party" pass by without sharing some of my favorite free pumpkin fonts! I'm a little font-obsessed around here. I've included the link for each font below the graphic. Simply click on the link, download to your computer, open the zip file, double click on the font and choose install. Super simple!

{Things I love about Fall // Halloween Pajama & Costume Link-up}

{Rewind Friday // Falling for Fall}

Happy Friday! Joining some of my sweet friends {Meghan, Stephanie, Beth and Whitney} for Rewind Friday. A chance to share some of your favorite past content. I don't know about you, but I have fall on the brain something fierce. It's the best time of year, in my opinion. I love the crisp mornings, the changing color, college football and pumpkin everything just to name a few. Today I wanted to do a round-up of some of my favorite fall blog posts from years past.

{$10 Target Challenge}

Some of my blogger friends do a $10 to Target challenge each month! I haven't joined in a while because I can never keep my Target bill under $10 bucks. I tried really hard this month though, so I decided to join in. When doing these $10 challenges I never make it past the dollar section in the front. Especially around holidays! And right now they have the cutest Halloween, fall and Thanksgiving things. I could have went crazy, but I kept the challenge in mind. I guess I will just have to go back. Is that cheating?! ha! Here is what I bought...

{Fun in the Sun Photo Challenge}

My sweet friends Amy and Jess are hosting a Fun in the Sun Photo Challenge for the month of August. In between all of our travels this summer I lost track of posting these on Instagram. So many places we ventured too had zero cell signal. Anyhow, still wanted to participate by posting them to the blog.

1 // Sunshine

2 // Ice Cream

3 // Flip Flops

4 // Vacation

5 // Swing

6 // Favorite

7 // Sidewalk Chalk

8 // Game

You can hardly see it, but this is the ring game, You try to swing the ring into the hook on the wall. So much fun!

9 // Sunglasses

10 // Currently

11 // Bonfire

12 // Water

13 // S'mores

14 // Bathing Suit

15 // Outdoors

Did you participate in this challenge?

{#StarSpangledKids // Splashpad Fun}

Is there anything cuter than seeing kids all decked out in their red, white and blue? {the answer is no!} I love that my sweet friend Liz hosts a link-up called #StarSpangledKids to showcase kiddos in their all-American best! This year she has invited a few of us bloggers to co-host and I am so excited to co-host with her!! I hope that  you'll join us either by linking up, or sharing your photos on Instagram with the hashtag #StarSpangledKids - Also, I hope you'll visit each of the awesome hosts of the link-up.

Hosts:
Liz from Ellie And Addie Stephanie from Wife Mommy Me Jess from Secrets of a Stay at Home Mom Whitney from Work It Mommy Julie from The Girl in the Red Shoes Jen from And Hattie Makes Three Courtney from A + Life Meghan from The Adventure Starts Here Sarah from Seeing All Sides Crystal from Hall Around Texas Beth from Our Pretty Little Girls Liz from Chasin' Mason


I have slowly been adding all the red, white and blue things to Mason's closet. I love those colors on him! And I am kind of obsessed with all things patriotic right now. Memorial Day and The 4th of July are two of my favorite holidays. 

As Mason gets older he is more difficult when it comes to taking pictures. I kind of have to be sneaky! For the first set of pictures I just dressed him and gave him a popsicle. For the second set we loaded up to go to a tiny splashpad at a nearby church and I just so happened to deck him out in stars and stripes. He doesn't mind me taking pictures so long as he has something to do. 
   

    
We are heading out for a weekend of festive 4th of July camping and I will be sharing more #StarSpangledKids photos on Instagram. And, there may even be a part two on Monday.

Also, I shared a Fourth of July Scavenger Hunt on the blog today! Post here.

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