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since it’s technically #throwbackthursday i’m going to throw it back to a halloween post i wrote last year…(check out the full post here) 

basically i highlighted advice from the incredible guru, joy the baker.

this girl knows what’s up and i agree wholeheartedly on her tips, so here they are again!

1.  If you find yourself browsing Etsy in search of a tie to turn your cat into a businesscat for Halloween, you’re doing things right.

2.  If you find yourself entranced by the candy aisle at Target, you’re really on to something.  Although… if you’re contemplating Halloween peeps I would urge you to reconsider.

3.  If you think a gorilla costume seems like a good idea… for Halloween and just to have around the house: spot on.  Well played.

4.  If you’re considering entering a haunted house, INSIST on positioning yourself in the middle of your crowd of friends.  If you’re first or last in the group you’re probably going to die.  Haunted houses are scary and you’ll probably die.  I’d die.  Seriously.  I don’t belong in a haunted house.  I’d get my murder scream on.  No one likes that.

5.  Haunted Hay Ride?  Suspicious at best.

6.  Listen… if you’re buying the shoes for your Halloween outfit at a shoe store that also sells skimpy spandex outfits and furry handcuffs, I’m really really going to need you to stop that right now.

7.  This brings me to a very important point:  the slutty bee/nurse/policewoman/fairy/cat/warrior/French maid/girl scout/bomb inspector/hipster/moose/panda bear/zombie/Strawberry Shortcake… is SO PLAYED (major lame).  Ladies.  We’re better than this.  We don’t need to take everyday things and make them slutty.  Why!?  Why are we doing this!?  Did you know that we have the ability and freedom to dress like hussies everyday of the year if we choose?  Seriously.  It’s Wednesday, go for it.  Be bold!!  Why take the respected and regal bumble bee and turn that into a hot mess? WHY!?

I distinctly remember when the whole slutty Halloween costume entered my life.  I was 16.  I was an old lady (with shawl, wig, crazy lipstick, and glasses).  My best friend Andrea was a French maid.  Yep.  Lines were drawn.  I knew who I was….

8.  Don’t be slutty.  Slutty on Halloween is DUMB and predictable and DUMB!  Dressing majorly skimpy on a random Tuesday is edgy.  Remember that.

9.  You might consider:  Cleopatra, Queen Elizabeth, Kate Middleton, Mila Kunis in Book of Eli, a random Jennifer Garner/Alias get up.  Other suggestions: dress up as your best friend.  Be the secretary to your businesscat.  Be a California Raisin.  Be a bonkers bride.  Be Frida Kahlo.  Be Michelle Obama… and don’t be slutty Michelle Obama.. that’s just straight disrespectful.

so good right? i may or may not be throwing a tie on coco to turn her into a business cat.

tonight i’m hanging out with our youth group in a friend’s backyard. smores on smores + decorating cupcakes? heck yes. you’ll find me sporting my sequin minnie mouse ears. and later tonight i’m going to snuggle with my sweetheart and watch disney’s cartoon version of ichabod crane (that’s about as scary as i can handle) 

happy halloween!

xo,

s.s.♥.

ps. sorry i’ve been so off the grid lately, last weekend we had our church conference and it was SOOO GOOOD! God met with us in such an incredible way and i can’t wait to tell you more about it next week :)

I HEART CLOTHES GARAGE SALE

hey yo, some friends and i are getting together to sell some clothes tomorrow! there are a variety of styles and sizes (ranging from xs-large) and the prices are between $2-$25!!! (seriously my stuff ranges between $2-$20)

2538 Fernwood Rd from 1-5pm!

stop by & say hi & leave with some sweet cheap threads!

xo,

s.s.♥.

WARDROBE // 1

welcome to my first wardrobe post! can i just say how thankful i am to have married a man who not only loves Jesus but also loves fashion and shows his support for my blogging dreams by driving around on a saturday afternoon to find prime photoshoot spots…seriously, i am one blessed girl.

so in this “wardrobe” column, we will document outfits worn. we are not ballers, so don’t expect any chanel. actually expect some sweet finds from shops you wouldn’t expect because i’m all about finding whatever deal i can to stick to my shopping budget!!

this outfit is all about channeling fall…nothing says hello fall like some sweet skulls hey? as you know, fall is my fave and i am absolutely loving this sunny weather we’re having. nothing like walking with the sun shining on your face and the leaves crunching beneath your boots and a pumpkin spice latte in hand of course ;)

him- hat/bailey hat company, jacket/vintage, tank/insight, t-shirt/american apparel, button up/uniqlo, jeans/nudie jeans, boots/abington

her- skull button up/sirens (as i told you, i’m all about finding sweet threads in unexpected places…), necklace/forever 21, jeans/nudie jeans, wedges/forever 21

over & out,

s.s.♥.

THANKFUL

happy thanksgiving!

i’m suffering from extreme turkey-coma right now. my belly is full but so is my heart. i’m thankful for so many things. my incredible hubby. two amazing families. friends. church. God’s amazing grace for me. + pumpkin pie… :)

hope you had a fantastic weekend!

xo,

s.s.♥.

PUMPKIN SPICE SNICKERDOODLES

i have a couple problems. 1. i really love baking. 2. i really love eating baked goods. so my way of doing what i love but not gain100 lbs, is baking and then letting other people eat the goods. when i brought these to our incredible set-up team at church a few sundays ago, they ate them up literally in a very short time period. (i swear i only ate two!)

it was my first go at snickerdoodles and i have no idea why. they are an incredibly easy cookie to make and an even easier cookie to consume.

have a go!

pumpkin spice snickerdoodles

ingredients needed:

2 3/4 cups of flour

2 teaspoons of baking powder

1/2 teaspoon of coarse salt

1 cup of unsalted butter at room temp

1 1/2 cups (+ 2 tbsp of sugar)

2 large eggs

1 tbsp pumpkin spice (recipe)

1. preheat oven to 350. mix flour, baking powder & salt in a bowl. place butter & 1 1/2 cups of sugar into the bowl of an electric mixer (with paddle attachment). mix on medium speed until pale & fluffy. mix in eggs. reduce speed to low & gradually mix in flour.

2. stir 2 tbsp of sugar and pumpkin spice in a small bowl. roll the dough into a 1.5 inch ball then roll in sugar & pumpkin spice. place on a baking sheet that is lined with parchment paper.

3. bake cookies until edges are golden (12-15 mins). let cool on wire racks.

4. enjoy!

yumm!

-s.s.♥.