The Teacher Diva

12 Things Worth Buying on Amazon

By this point, you guys know I'm a big fan of Amazon - I mean, I think most of us are. Between the pandemic/going out less, the ease of their delivery, shopping for work and family/household stuff, I'm usually putting at least one order in a week. And while I do have good luck with most things, I definitely have sent a lot back. What I mean is while you can find gems on there, there are obviously items that don't live up to your standards too, and I'm pretty choosy with what I end up keeping. ...

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What I’m Wearing from Amazon During my Pregnancy

I did a Pregnancy Q+A on Instagram recently and a popular question that came up was where to shop for maternity clothes. But honestly, there's very few maternity brands that I like. With the exception of pants, I try to stick with stretchy or flowy non-maternity pieces that will accommodate the bump. I typically have good luck at Amazon and prefer to not spend a ton on tops or dresses that I'm not going to wear past the pregnancy. ...

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Candles Under $20 I Can’t Stop Burning

Alright soooo my candle collection is a little out of hand at this point but when I find a good one, I can't help but to buy one (...or two). Can you blame me? I feel like a lot of women are like this, right? I light a candle at least once a day, usually one in my office while I work and another in the living room or my bathroom in the evening, and love how they can set the mood - let alone let off a nice fragrance. So in my mind, you can just never have enough. ...

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7 Ideas for Valentine’s Day In

As I mentioned in this post with Gift Ideas for Valentine's Day, Austin and I usually keep things pretty casual. I think we did the whole Vday dinner out a couple times and realized that with the upcharges for dinner, long waits, and all that, we preferred to stay in. And now that we have George and baby on the way, it feels even more special to stay in and celebrate love at home. If you're staying in this year, here are some fun ideas that I've come up with to celebrate. Austin and I have actually done a few of these before and I'm thinking we'll go with a cheese board, chocolate tasting and a cute movie with George this year. ...

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JANUARY TOP 10

Alright, we survived the first month of the new year! Between announcing the news of the baby and a little staycation for Austin's birthday, this month honestly flew by for me. I loved seeing this month's Top 10 and that you seem to like a mix of high and low prices/items which is how I like to shop. Keep reading for your favorite picks of the month - from Amazon fashion to more home-focused pieces. Remember that you can shop everything I'm posting right here at all times. ...

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Baby No.2 Q+A

It feels so good to share this big secret with you all! Austin and I are beyond thrilled to be welcoming another baby to our family and can't wait to watch George become a big brother. I did a mini Q+A on my stories last night and wanted to share the rest of them here for you to read if you are interested. ...

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4 Ways to Style Your Bed

For as much as I like home design and switching up the details of our living room shelves, entryway, etc., I honestly don't change my bedding up too often. I guess that means I love our situation, and I do, but after seeing these linen pillows a couple weeks ago, I immediately had to try them out. From there, I figured I might as well try a few different styles to share with y'all and to see what I liked best. ...

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5 Things I Do Everyday

I always enjoy reading about people's habits and tips for a successful day. I'm so nosey and find it pretty fascinating to learn what people do to be more productive, relax, etc. I wrote about the 10 things I do before 10 am a few months ago, and wanted to share a list of 5 things I do everyday. Not necessarily work related, but just things that set me up for a productive day. ...

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What’s In My Nightstand

Is anyone else fascinated by what's in someone's personal space? Whether it's a good 'what's in my bag' or 'what's in my grocery cart', I'm always interested in that stuff - have been since I was a little girl. So after cleaning out my nightstand last week (which...was a disaster), I decided to share exactly what I keep in there. Let me know if you're into this more BTS content of everyday life, and I can share more of it. If it's totally boring, please let me know as well. ...

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Office Essentials For a Chic + Organized Space

When we built our house, I knew I wanted a dedicated office space that felt not only organized but inspirational. My job obviously involves a lot of creativity, so while the functionality of it was key, so was the aesthetic. And while I still love my office, I did want to browse the internet for a few ways to spruce it up for 2021. Because couldn't we all use a fresh start this year? ...

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