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Life Lately - From Harvest Heart to Holiday Heart
Life Lately - From Harvest Heart to Holiday Heart

I love keeping November that beautiful brackish water of harvest and holidays. And while I love Christmas, I always ask myself how I can keep it more simple and enjoyable with each passing year. What are you thoughts?

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Lifestyle, HomeSamantha RaySimple Christmas, Simple Holidays, November Thoughts, Christmas, Harvest Heart, Holiday Heart, Raleigh NC, Raleigh Life, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Writer, Thoughts on Christmas, Keep Christmas Simple Comments
Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media
Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media

In easy, bullet-point form: The Top 10 Benefits of Quitting Social Media. Enjoy!

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LifestyleSamantha RaySocial Media Free, Benefits of No Social Media, Mental Health and Social Media, Social Media and Anxiety, Social media Fast, Social Media Addiction, Social Media, Social Media Break, Quit Social Media, How to Quit Social Media, Friendship in the Age of Social Media, Get Off Social Media, What does Friendship Look Like in the Age of Social Media, A Year Off Social Media, How To Take A Social Media Break, American Culture and Social Media, The Psychology of Social Media, North Carolina, North Carolina Blogger, Female Blogger Comments
She's A Little Different
She's A Little Different

Do you remember the days when it was super cool to be different, unique, or odd? In this post, I’m urging us (myself included) to reclaim that notion of yore and really love the things that make us feel different, the things that make us us!

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Faith, LifestyleSamantha RayWoman Writers, Writer, Female Writers, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Mom Blogger, Raleigh Poet, How to Be Different, Embracing Being the Same, How to Find the True You, Body Image, Southern Writing, Southern Writer, Southern Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Modern Prose, American Culture and Social Media, Modern American Writers, Deconstruction, Niceness Comments
Permission to Be The Tourist
Permission to Be The Tourist

Ever thought to yourself, “But I don’t want to look like a tourist!” Well, you’re not alone. But if you’re one of the lucky ones that has time, money, and a passport to go somewhere, my credo is: embrace being the tourist and go ALL IN!

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My Year Off Social Media - Lessons & Going Forward
My Year Off Social Media - Lessons & Going Forward

One whole year off of social media! WE DID IT! I say we because I feel like you guys were cheering me on — thank you for that! Grab a cup of something warm and hunker down for some in-depth thoughts as a look back. (P.S. I don’t think I’m going back any time soon!)

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Reminders for A New Year
Reminders for A New Year

Welcome to the new year! Here are some helpful thoughts for January — because “new” shouldn’t mean “perfect”. Just arrive as you are!

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Faith, LifestyleSamantha RayNew Year Thoughts, New Years Goals, New Year Intentions, New Year's Resolutions, How to Set Goals, Realistic New Year Resolutions, Raleigh Copywriter, Raleigh Blog, Raleigh Mom Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Raleigh Writer, Raleigh Blogger, Southern Blogger, North Carolina Copywriter, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Blog, Creativity, Creative IdeasComment
Birth Prep with Dollar Tree
Birth Prep with Dollar Tree

Take a peek into this fine display of nesting at 39 weeks pregnant. Our house is small, our storage options even smaller, so I’ve employed some inexpensive options for organization (plus a nurse goodie basket!)

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Home, LifestyleSamantha RayNursery Organization, Nursery Decor, Thrifted Nursery Decor, Dollar Tree Baskets, Dollar Tree Organization, Mari Kondo Folding Kid's Clothes, Nesting Instinct, 39 Weeks Pregnant, Dollar Tree Finds, Cute Dollar Tree Items, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Writer, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Comment
Maternity + Birthday Photos with Elizabeth Tate
Maternity + Birthday Photos with Elizabeth Tate

A glimpse at our at-home maternity photoshoot with Elizabeth Tate, complete with pancakes, bare feet, backyard shenanigans, and 4-leaf clovers.

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LifestyleSamantha RayMaternity Photos, Pancakes Maternity Photoshoot, Day in the Life Photos, At-home Maternity Photoshoot, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, TJ Maxx Maternity, Country Living, Raleigh Writer, Raleigh Life, Raleigh Lifestyle, North Carolina Blogger, Southern Blogger, Southern Writer Comments
Our Babymoon in Durham
Our Babymoon in Durham

Read all about our babymoon staycation in Durham. It was short, sweet, and simple, but felt restorative and special as we prep to welcome baby #2! Have you been to Durham?

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May + June Haps
May + June Haps

Here’s what we’ve been up to the last two months! Loads of travel, great books, a fun garden party, & baby prep! What about you? What have you been up to? Tell me!

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My Favorite Items from Dollar Tree!
My Favorite Items from Dollar Tree!

Ever wondered what lies behind the mysterious doors of a Dollar Tree? I’ll tell you a secret: GOOD STUFF!! I’ll tell ya what to look for to save some cash + infuse your home with a more festive spirit!

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My Postpartum Experience (+ a giveaway!)
My Postpartum Experience (+ a giveaway!)

Postpartum was one of the hardest challenges for me, so I wanted to honor that by looking back, writing through my experience, and making some notes to self for this next go-round.

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Faith, LifestyleSamantha RayPostpartum, Postpartum Baby, Postpartum in America, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Raleigh Writer, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Life, Raleigh NC, North Carolina Blogger, North Carolina Writer, The 4th Trimester, What is the 4th Trimester, Postpartum Support, Life After Birth, Postpartum During the Pandemic, Covid Postpartum Comments