Feel Good Friday

TGIF & TGIS (thank goodness it’s summer)!!!!!

what I've been up to...

Tuesday was my last day of school with my students! Our district provided lunch for all of the staff & grilled us the most delicious steaks — they were so tender that they cut easily with a plastic knife! There’s a part of me that feels like this strange year was SO LONG, but also flew by at the same time. By far, this school year was one for the books. I can honestly say that I’ll never forget my first year as a school counselor!

outfits of the week…

For the past month or so I’ve started *trying* to consistently share my OOTD (outfit of the day) just for fun! I’m typically able to link most pieces, but I also just share it to hopefully give a bit of inspiration & show you that you can recreate my outfits by just using pieces from your own closet.

Monday...

Last Monday of the school year!!! This dress is old from Target & has been such a staple piece for me. Y’all know how much I love babydoll fits!! I’m linking to a bunch of other options including a couple that I own in other colors.

Just got these earrings in from Amazon & I love them!! Super lightweight, great quality, & they have stud backs which is such a plus. Super affordable too at $9 & they come in other color options!

Tuesday...

Tuesday was our last day of school & it was just a half day where we had different stations for the students to rotate through to end on a fun note. I worked the kickball station & knowing that we’d be outside all day, we all dressed comfy. A bunch of us made matching t-shirts that say, “Dear Parents, TAG… YOU’RE IT! Love, Your Counselor (or Teacher, Secretary, Principal, etc.)! It was such a great last day!

Wednesday...

Wednesday was a teacher work day & after our little staff gathering the night before, I knew I wanted to dress as comfy as possible! This lounge set from Walmart has one of my absolute favorites! It’s so freakin’ darling & can be worn SO many different ways! t’s so light & breezy & incredibly soft. The pieces don’t come together, so you do have to buy them separately. I’m wearing a small in the bottoms & they are designed to fit a little bit bigger, so that’s why I sized down (& I would highly recommend doing that).

Thursday...

Now that it’s officially summer, I’ll be working at my parent’s sno cone shack a few days every week. This year we ordered some fun bright t-shirts from Amazon to switch things up & so we’re not wearing the same t-shirts over & over. I recently got these shorts from Walmart & they work perfectly because they’re comfy & bright!

In case you missed it, this week I shared my monthly hodge podge post covering things from what I’ve been reminiscing about lately, to what I’ve been eating lately. You can read that post by clicking here.

friday favs...

Y’all know I’ve been obsessed with liquid I.V. for years! Their packets have tons of health benefits, including multiplying your hydration & giving you electrolytes + vitamins. This stuff is legit. I honest to goodness feel SO good after drinking these! They recommend you pour it into 16 oz. of water & I love how much flavor each of the packets have. My favorite flavor is lemon lime — you can taste both the sour flavor & almost a little bit of salty from the lime. My second favorite it tangerine! I know that I don’t drink near enough water as I should, so I drink one packet a day, sometimes more depending on what activities I’ll be doing — working out, partaking in adult beverages, being outside in the sun for a long period of time, even if I have a migraine. The packets are really easy for on-the-go life as you can throw a couple in your bag & pour them into a water bottle or tumbler whenever you’re ready.

& y’all, I’ve got good news for ya! They’re having a Memorial Day sale (including PEAR!!!) & they’ve increased my discount code (SIMPLYSMALLTOWNBLOG) for y’all so you get 30% off!!! The sale started last night at midnight & goes through Monday night at midnight! If you’ve never tried their products before, now is a wonderful time to dive in, & if you’re as hooked as I am, then now is a great time to stock up! Click here to be taken to their site!

My bedroom is one of my sacred spaces in my house. When I enter, I want to feel calm & relaxed & totally zen. I like for things to be picked up & for everything to have a space. I’ve been really into neutrals & kind of boho chic / farmhouse / whatever-you-call-it styles lately. I totally revamped my room by adding new throw pillows, a lamp, comforter & wall hanging & I’m truly obsessed! It’s everything I wanted it to be!

Seasonally decorating your home doesn’t have to break the bank! A lot of the pieces you see in my living room were from garage sales or marked down on clearance for damage (the way I see it, we’re all a little bumped up & scratched, so it’s okay if my decor is, too ) or are years old, even from college. Adding in a fun new pillow or blanket into your normal decor can really spice it up. This wildflower pillow is from Walmart & is $11. No joke! There are so many colors in it that it can match just about any color scheme. I’m going with touches of pink this year. :)

If you’ve been around here for awhile, then you know that I love to always have my nails done. I’ve had my own shellac machine for 5+ years & I’ve built up my collection of colors, but I’m always down to try new things. I’ve seen tons of bloggers post about Red Aspen Nails — a up & coming company that sells glue-on nails, amongst other beauty products. My mom, sisters & I each bought a set for ourselves to try, & so far we’re all loving them! The reviews say they can stay on for 10-15 days. I put mine on on Sunday afternoon & they’re still on on Friday morning!!!

I’ve been loving bright colors this spring & thought these were too cute! The color is Harper Picks Peonies Nail Dash Square. I typically keep my nails pretty short, but I’m not necessarily opposed to having them a bit longer like these. If you’re interested in getting some for yourself, you can go to my page here to order & I’ll get some commission off of it! Y’all know how much I appreciate all of your support!

A sweet follower reached out & offered to send me some of her earrings & how could I say no?! They’re DARLING!!! Super lightweight even though they’re fairly large hoops. The gradual increase in size of the wooden beads is so cute & subtle in this pair. She has some other color options as well, but these are by far my favs!

Connecting with others & supporting women’s side gigs + small businesses has been one of the coolest parts things that this blog has brought me. Emily has such a sweet & gentle soul & I’m more than happy to help out this new business & give her a great platform as well! Emily came up with the idea that she will send a new Instagram follower a pair of their very own earrings for free, just for following her account & supporting her! How sweet is she?! I’ll link to her account here so you can join in on the giveaway fun!

Another sale worth mentioning is Soma Intimates’ BOGO 50% off + free shipping! Soma is where I get my favorite bras. I honestly hate the feel of “real” bras vs. sports bras. They’re just uncomfortable! These Soma bras are seamless & beyond comfortable, but don't smoosh your girls down like sports bras do. They don’t make me have back chub like real bras do. They come in a ton of color options — below are the three that I have. I wear a medium, but honestly could’ve done a small because I do feel like they stretch out a bit after even one wear.

My mom ordered some pjs from them because of their sale — I’ll link everything below!

I’ve got some great Target finds to share with you all today!

First up is this cute little linen set! These pieces don’t come together unfortunately, but they do come in a bunch of other color options. I bought the black (obviously), but I’m super tempted by the olive green & mustard, maybe even the hot pink one as well lol I’m wearing a medium in both — the top is a cropped fit, so that’s why I sized up. The shorts are true to size & have nice deep pockets & surprisingly neither of the pieces get very wrinkly — that seems to happen to a lot of my linen bottoms.

Sharing a bunch of darling graphic tees to pair with the linen shorts — so many options!! This one says, “we’ve only got one, treat her right” & I just thought the cursive lettering with the world was too cute! I’m wearing a medium, but returned it for a small & it fits much better, a little bit oversized still, so I’d recommend going with your true size or sizing down one.

Tacos, lime, sunshine. Add a beer & it doesn’t get much better than that! Again, I’m wearing a medium, but returned it for a small & it fits much better, a little bit oversized still, so I’d recommend going with your true size or sizing down one.

Show more love is a message I’d like to shout from the rooftops lately. I’m not trying to get into societal discussions, but overall, we could all do a better job of this. Enough said! I’m wearing a medium & it fits perfectly! It’s a little bit sheer so just plan to wear a white or nude bra.

I’ve never been to Yosemite, but nobody would know that now that I have this cute little t-shirt lol! It’s incredibly soft & honestly, I just love the color scheme — it’s almost pastel colors & I’ve really been loving them lately. Again, I’m wearing a medium, but returned it for a small & it fits much better, a little bit oversized still, so I’d recommend going with your true size or sizing down one.

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This is my first weekend being out of school & I’ll be prepping for summer & working at my parent’s sno cone shack! What are your plans for the weekend? Drop them below in the comments, or feel free to message us on Facebook or Instagram! We’d love to hear what you’re all up to. We hope you all have a wonderful weekend!

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