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The FriYAY Series

April 16, 2021

written while waiting for the weekend (photo by Whitney)

FriYAY! Some of you OG readers may remember this series simply as “FriYAY Feels,” but I am a sophisticated 30-something now and I needed to keep things on brand.

This is the first weekend that we haven’t had a football game in a while! The sports seasons are crazy this year because of Covid, and Andrew had to go right into baseball as football was ending. I have plans to hang out with some girlfriends tonight, which I’m so thankful for! Those times have been few and far between the last year or so because of the pandemic. Also, does anyone else have trouble with the saying, “few and far between” and have to walk yourself through it every time? No? Just me? I always want to reverse it and say, “far and few between.” Anyway, let’s get back to it. Here are a few “things” for your FriYAY.

Things I am waiting on: This salt lamp. Make fun of me for being basic if you will, but I have it on good authority that they are calming, and I just love the warm orange glow! Perfect for blogging late into the night while the baby sleeps, right? And by late into the night I mean like 7pm-9pm because I can’t hang like I used to. I also ordered this workout box because I am pleased to announce absolutely dreading the fact that I committed to working out on Tuesdays and Thursdays before school (4:15am wakeup call). I figure this will give me a lot of versatility in my garage workouts! We got a great deal on a treadmill recently, so I have been loving having that option.

Things I have my eye on: These cognac wedges for spring and summer…and also well into fall if you live in North Carolina like me, where we get to melt through 90 degree heat until October. They are not back in stock until JULY but I am still considering it because I just love the simplicity of them. I am SUPER picky about things being just right, and these fit the bill to me. These shorts were recommended by Caralyn Mirand, an influencer I LOVE following. I figure if she loves them, then I might, too! That’s how it works, right? I am also considering getting the Loving Tan self tanner that everyone raves about. Does anyone have it? Do we love it? Are we able to apply it without looking like a splotchy oompa loompa? Asking for a friend who shaves, exfoliates, moisturizes, follows all the directions, and still looks like a splotchy oompa loompa with self tanning products.

It’s me. I’m the oompa loompa.

Things I need to re-order: These are items that I already have that I love enough to get them again! I am a big believer of sticking with something if it hasn’t done you wrong. These are some of my tried and trues that I’m almost out of:

  1. This Colleen Rothschild hair serum. It is SO GOOD. It really smooths my hair, makes it look sleek and chic, tames the humidity and heat flyaways, and the smell is so divine.
  2. My favorite gentle PM moisturizer. I have been using this for years on the recommendation of my dermatologist, and it hasn’t let me and my sensitive skin down yet!
  3. These mint flossers. Don’t sleep on a simple life hack like this. We keep a pretty glass jar of these in our bathroom and it has helped me immensely with stepping up my flossing game. Plus, my dental hygienist suggested them so I’m not cheating.
  4. My favorite affordable dry shampoo. Living Proof is the best ever, but it’s pricey, so this is my next favorite and what I use regularly. I buy them in this bulk pack because let’s be honest, it gives the peace of mind you need when you hear that last empty pfffft of the can. The price has gone up a bit since I started buying these, but it still comes out to about $2 less per bottle than if you bought them individually.
  5. These Kirkland’s brand face wipes. Such a great deal for the price and even my sensitive skin doesn’t mind them! I love that they are a little bit textured to exfoliate, too. This link takes you to Costco’s website, but Amazon has them, too.

In other news, I have been absolutely loving the new HGTV show No Demo Reno from @theramblingredhead on Instagram. Her design choices are so lovely. Whitney has done some sessions for Elizabeth Burns, who is a designer in the Raleigh area; I keep telling Whitney that once I win the lottery I’m going to bring Elizabeth over to redo the whole house! I think she’s so talented. I would love to get some new light fixtures, hardware, and make some other small changes that really make over a space without emptying the wallet. In the meantime, I will just be over here making my long lists of ideas for when the time comes!

That’s it from me for this FriYAY series. I hope everyone enjoys the weekend!

Some of the links in this post are affiliate links through the Amazon Associates program. I can be compensated if purchases are made through these direct links. All opinions are my own – I would never steer you wrong!

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Recent Amazon Finds

April 13, 2021

one | two | three | four | five | six | seven

These are some of my favorite recent purchases on Amazon! And yes, I did include a mop! That’s where I am in life these days. Always excited about a good cleaning product!

One: This shirt is great! I wear it ALL THE TIME and would love to get it in more colors. I am wearing leggings about 90% of my life right now, between teaching virtually, chasing after Davis, and just enjoying being comfortable…so this shirt is perfect for leggings. Covers you in the back and swings with you, not against you – I think you know what I mean.

Two: If you aren’t already following @gocleanco on instagram, hop to it. This is one of my absolute favorite accounts to follow. This is the mop they use and I know I’m not the only one that got influenced because I saw it in someone else’s cart when I was doing a Target pick up recently! We don’t have a mop, just a wet swiffer, so I think this is going to be a game changer for our poor muddy dog paw floors. The cost is changing all the time and it’s becoming more well-known. I got it when it was the deal of the day!

Three: I was honestly really unsure about this dress at first, but it grew on me. It’s a little bit of a sack dress, and if you have any kind of curves, that doesn’t always work out well. But after trying it on a couple of times, I decided I actually loved it! It’s different than my usual black dress, and it looks cute with heels, wedges, or sandals, or probably even my white sneakers! My favorite thing about it is that it is really light and I am so hot during the spring, summer, and fall…so this is important to me!

Four: I am slowwwwwly but surely trying to get my pantry to become the one of my dreams. Organizing can be a little pricey, so I have had to do this gradually and I’m still not done – but these containers are so high quality and will keep my stuff air tight! I ordered these labels to organize everything. I also organized my mom’s pantry at her new house with similar items, and it looks great! I will report back when I feel like ours is “done.”

Five: I LOVE the way Tory Burch flip flops look, but I can’t justify spending $200 on a pair of shoes that my dog will probably eat. So I did some research and found these – and I love them! They only cost TWENTY DOLLARS and are perfectly comfortable. I have worn them several times without any issue and I’m so pleased. Go up a half size!

Six: See number four! I love these for organizing. Great for bathrooms, kitchens, linen closets, mudrooms, etc.

Seven: Loving these shoes! Maybe my holy grail item in this post. SO COMFORTABLE. Easy to clean, great for water, great cushion and support, just great all around. You cannot beat the price. Lots of color options, too! I got my usual size but I think a half size up would have been really good, too.

Do we like this series for us? Are we into it? Let me know what favorite Amazon finds you’ve had recently – Leave a comment below!

The links in this post are affiliate links through the Amazon Associates program. I can be compensated if purchases are made through these direct links. All opinions are my own – I would never steer you wrong!

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Is This Thing On?

April 9, 2021

by whitney

I’m STILL here!

Max Out Happy has a whole new look, but hopefully the same ol’ vibe. Whitney spent a whole day taking pictures with me for the new site and for future posts – I am so excited to get rolling again! We were able to rent the cutest airbnb in downtown Fuquay for our photo session. It was the original downtown Fuquay Varina library! My brother spent his free time implementing the new theme for the site and making it look the way I wanted (and I am not super patient when I want something to be done already, so I know I was a pill). This is a place that I feel like I’ve been missing over the last year or so, especially as I feel like I have finally gotten a grip on handling having a baby (now that Davis is almost a year and a half old, haha!). So, I wanted a fresh look and a fresh start!

Max Out Happy started out as a space where I wanted to be creative and express myself (see my first post here). However, as we all know, life gets in the way sometimes – and with marriage, a new home, a baby, teaching full-time, and then a global pandemic, writing for fun took a backseat and the blog just kind of sat here. I had canceled my renewal for 2021 and then something deep down said revive her!

When Whitney was taking pictures for my new personal branding photos, she asked me what kind of vibe I was going for. I said, “You know, just happy and casual, like I’m their friend” – and that may sound silly, but that’s truly what I hope this blog feels like. When I think about what I really want Max Out Happy to feel like, that has never changed since day one: I want this to be a place of authenticity, optimism, and compassion. I always want to keep it real, but I also love to find the beauty in the world and celebrate the little things because there’s already so much ugly we have to deal with in life.

So, here we go! I’m picking it back up yet again! I’ll be writing whatever comes to my mind, whenever I have some free time, without putting any pressure on myself. Read if you like it, and move on if you don’t. I promise to bring you more chats about life, teacher thoughts, outfits, makeup, products I love, recipes, and everything in between. Let’s promise to Max Out Happy in 2021. We could all use a bright place these days!

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