The Teacher Diva

The 10 Amazon Items I Loved Most This Year

Hey y'all, I hope everyone who celebrates had an amazing Christmas! As we approach the new year (finally!), I thought I'd use this week to share some stuff that I loved the most this year, including these 10 Amazon items. My obsession with Amazon is real and I honestly shop there way too often, but it seems like they're always improving the amount of inventory they host, their budget-friendly items...and we all know it's too easy not to shop from. With that, these are the 10 items that I think I enjoyed most. If you have any orders that are a must-try, please let me know in the comments. ...

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Festive Ways To Celebrate NYE At-Home

I normally like to keep my newsletter and blog posts separate, but since I am still getting requests to resend the newsletter from last week, I figured it might be easier to just make it a blog post. This might be the most popular newsletter to date! We know your inbox is always full, and because of that we only send out two curated newsletters a month. Trust me -- we make it worth your time. Plus, you have access to my exclusive giveaways only open to the newsletter fam. If you like what you see below, you can subscribe here! ...

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Last-Minute Gifts That You Don’t Need to Ship

We're officially one week out from Christmas Eve and if you're scrambling to send off a few last-minute gifts, I've got you! Today's post is all about subscription boxes, unique gift ideas, and thoughtful presents that don't involve you wrapping or sending anything. There's something for kids, the wine drinkers, the outdoorsy guy, the beauty lover, and everyone in between. ...

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The 4 Hat Styles to Know About This Season

   Does anyone else feel like once fall and winter come into play, so do hats? It's the time of year when I start incorporating them more into my looks... and let's be honest, hats mean you can get away with washing your hair less which I'm all for. I love the extra element hats can bring to a fall or winter look, as they almost give that 'finishing' touch. You know what I mean? ...

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My Favorite Puffer That Happens to Be Under $100

I've gotten several questions to round up my favorite puffer jackets of the season but TBH, I wanted to make sure I was totally into the style first. Y'all know I like to try things out before sharing them, whether that's a beauty product or a trend, and I can now confidently report that puffer jackets are on the approved list. ...

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Moto + Lug Boots Under $150 (and Several on Sale!)

I've been wearing moto and lug boots for a couple of months now and it seems like a lot of y'all are interested in the trend...but don't necessarily want to invest in it, which I understand. I usually try out a trend with a more affordable item and then if I'm sold, I'll invest in a pricier item. Or, I'll get lucky and end up happy with the more affordable version! ...

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Small Businesses to Shop From This Season

Y'all know by now (hopefully!) that I love supporting small businesses throughout the year. I really try to highlight and source from small businesses not only because you can find amazing, unique finds, but because I know what it's like to essentially be a smaller business. More so than ever in 2020, I think it's important to support these small brands whenever we can. Obviously many have dealt with the struggles of COVID and I think we all want to give back in any way possible. ...

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3 Ways to Style Combat Boots with Dresses

I'm happy to hear that y'all have been into my 'How to Style' blog posts lately so I'll be sure to keep them up. This month, I wanted to cover a trend that is everywhere but can be tricky to style: combat boots. Since I love a good dress year-round, I thought it would be fun to mix them in with the edgier look of a combat boot, all while still staying true to my style. Let me know what you think and what you'd like me to style next. xx Ashley ...

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2020 Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

I've been bringing y'all a lot of Gift Guides lately so hopefully, you're just about set, but let's not forget the stocking stuffers! For stockings, I like to fill Austin's with a lot of his personal basics, some treats, and then a few nicer items too - which I'm highlighting below. I know I always love getting a nice surprise in my stocking, so if you're looking for ideas, I think I have you covered within this post! ...

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5 Unique Gift Ideas for the Family

If you're like me, there are still some gifts to buy before the holidays. Many of you mentioned you weren't able to travel this season to be with family, so you wanted to send something special instead. Fossil has a lot of gifts that the whole family can enjoy. They are known for their classic timepieces and leather craftsmanship, so you know you will be giving a quality gift! ...

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