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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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LifestyleSamantha RayRaleigh Life, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Southern Blogger, North Carolina Blogger, Garden Baby Shower, The First Forty Days, A Little Princess Puffin in Bloom, Mat Kearney January Flower Review, Coldplay Higher Power Acoustic, Life Update, Raleigh Writer, Loving Lately, Summer 2021, Trellis Beauty Raleigh, Cedar Creek Gallery NC, Steam FacialComment
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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LifestyleSamantha RayDollar Tree Finds, How to Shop at Dollar Tree, Frugal Finds at Dollar Tree, Favorite Items from Dollar Tree, Dollar Tree Party Supplies, Dollar Tree Baby Supplies, Dollar Tree Candy, Dollar Tree First Aid, Dollar Tree Gift Wrapping, Save Money at Dollar Tree, Blogger, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh Lifestyle, North Carolina Blogger Comments
6 Months Social Media Free! Update
6 Months Social Media Free! Update

What happens when you decide to take a whole year off of social media? It’s been six months for me, and I have a lot of thoughts!

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Lifestyle, Samantha's PicksSamantha RaySocial Media Free, Social Media Break, Social Media Addiction, Social Media, Quit Social Media, Benefits of No Social Media, Get Off Social Media, A Year Off Social Media, How To Take A Social Media Break, The Psychology of Social Media, American Culture and Social Media Comments
Creative Directing with The Root Collective
Creative Directing with The Root Collective
Business, LifestyleSamantha RayCreative Direction, Creative Directing, Creative Direction for Photoshoots, Creative Directing for Photoshoots, What is Creative Direction, Photoshoot Visionary, The Root Collective, The Root Collective Creative Director, Ethically Made Shoes, Ethically Made Goods, Ethical Fashion, Ethical Style, Ethically Made, Fair Trade, Ethical Shoes, Fair Trade Shoes, Made in Guatemala, Woman CEO, Artisan Made, Women-led Business, Woman-led Business, Women-Owned Business, Woman-Owned Business, Creativity, Create, Creative ExpressionComment
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
My Non-Toxic Skincare Routine + Some Thoughts on Aging
My Non-Toxic Skincare Routine + Some Thoughts on Aging
Beauty, LifestyleSamantha RayMy Skincare Routine, Mid-30's Skincare Routine, Pregnant Skincare Routine, Cystic Acne Skincare, Love Always Liz CBD Rosehip Serum, Indie Lee CoQ10 Toner, Indie Lee, Indie Lee Brightening Cleanser, Indie Lee Purifying Face Wash, One Love Organics Enzyme Cleansing Oil, Thoughts on Aging, Aging is a Privilege, Parenting Wins, All Natural Beauty, All Natural Skincare Routine, Mid-30's Beauty, Real Beauty, True Beauty, North Carolina Copywriter, North Carolina Writer, Raleigh Writer, Raleigh Lifestyle Blogger, Raleigh Life, Raleigh Blogger, Raleigh City Guide Comments