The Teacher Diva

The Holiday List: Gifts Under $100

Happy Monday, friends. Sorry for the lack of posts, but ever since returning from London both Austin and I have been in sick in bed. Despite my efforts to wipe down the airplane seats and drink our vitamin c, the cold bug caught up with us. Our doctor said it's definitely going around so hopefully, you guys are staying well. I've been so behind with my gift guides (2 were supposed to go live last week) but I wanted to go ahead and share our Gift Guide under $100. So many of you have asked for this specific gift guide so hopefully, you find it helpful and unique. For our other curated gift guides, be sure to check out The Holiday List. ...

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Faux Fur in London

Hello from London! If you follow me on Instagram, you know that I have had a serious faux fur addiction while being here. I mean, with this cold weather you need to do all you can to stay warm! I picked up this Leopard Print Faux Fur Coat from Nordstrom before we left. It is definitely a bit out there for me, but I just love the print and it's incredibly soft and warm. ...

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10 Teddy Coats Under $200

There's nothing cozier than a nice teddy coat. And I have been fully embracing this trend as much as possible this season. Ever since sharing this Under $50 Teddy Coat on my insta-stories a few weeks ago, several of you have expressed that you wanted to see other options and styles. ...

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These Medical-Grade Beauty Patches Erase Wrinkles Overnight

Yes, you read that right. And if you've used SiO Beauty Patches you already know how great these really are. Over the summer, I discovered the SiO Beauty through Katey and Tina. After hearing the rave about the product, I ended up purchasing a few and quickly discovered why everyone was talking about them. It’s because they work. ...

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Holiday Gifting Tips from eBay

Operation "Holiday Gifting" is in full swing at the Robertson House. I'm officially making out my list for my loved ones and scouting out the perfect gifts for each of them. eBay has always been a resource for us when it comes to gifting. Whether it's a little something for myself or for Austin, I can find almost anything on eBay. Austin typically uses eBay to buy random tech products or computer parts (he has had his account since 2003!) but I love to use eBay for designer accessories or shoes. There are a few things to keep in mind though. We're sharing our tips below!  ...

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Cyber Monday is Here — This is Where I’m Shopping

Alas, the final day of Cyber Week is here. And perhaps you have been waiting for this day because you are a loyal online shopper. If that's you, you're in luck. A few retailers wait until Cyber Monday to release even bigger online-only sale opportunities. ...

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Banana Republic Just Launched Their Cyber Monday Sale — And It’s Really Good.

In case you haven't taken advantage of Cyber Week, I'm back with part 2 of my Banana Republic partnership announcing another sale opportunity. Today is the official launch of their Cyber Monday Sale and they just added 250 New Arrivals all 50% off.  ...

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Pink Holiday

I don't know about you but I am still loving these Thanksgiving leftovers. We are at Austin's parents' house this weekend and have enjoyed grazing all day and lounging around the house, which isn't a crime during the holidays. ...

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Your Guide to Shopping Black Friday Like a Pro

I hope you guys had a wonderful Thanksgiving! In the spirit of Black Friday, I'm sharing a curated list of my favorite sales happening at the moment. My goal is to not overwhelm you and list out every sale under the sun. This is a customized list of the places I shop and what I'm excited about this year. I hope you find it helpful! xx Ashley  ...

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What I’m Wearing to Thanksgiving

We are packing our bags and getting ready to head out for Thanksgiving. I am so excited! This year we are doing our usual Hopkins house for lunch and Robertson house for dinner, but we decided to extend our stay and spend a few extra nights with each family. We typically play games, go to the movies, bake — it's a good time for all! ...

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