Abby

Early in 2025 I accidentally purchased ~22,000 seeds. Who does that? Me. I do. Someone else out there has to do the same thing I do when shopping online: put a bunch of 💩 in the cart so you can compare them easily once you’re done scrolling. Wellllll, I did that and then promptly forgot I put 2 packs in my cart. I proceeded to place my grocery order and was VERY confused at how it ended up being so expensive. Reviewing the cart when I realized the price revealed I had purchased ~22,000 seeds to be delivered to my house the next day! 😱 (Thanks, ADHD) So since it was *already* March and very late in the seed starting season and I had absolutely nothing to grow these babies in, and zero knowledge base to grow from, I still tried. And failed. But mainly because one of my cats decided that she was going to eat all of my pepper plants and decimate everything else in the process. Catching her with a jalapeño pepper plant hanging from between her teeth was both hysterical and frustrating. So year 1 of gardening was a (predicted) fail. That’s ok. Now I had time to prep for the next season. Year 2 will be the 2026 growing season. Here’s my list of all the things I’ve bought so far, all the things I plan to buy, and any other resources I’ve discovered along the way! As well as the planters I received from a close friend’s mom for free! 😍

I’ve gone on every one of these recommendations and I would absolutely spend the money to do them again!! Some incredible hotels and some of the best outings I could dream of!

A huge variety of books that I’m itching to read! Now I just have to find enough time to flip through them all. 🤓📚 I love almost everything - self help, how to draw, cookbooks, thrillers, biographies, romance, political commentary, sci-fi…so these recs are all over the place! Which are your favorites? Which of these books have you read? Tell me which one I should read next!!

If I had unlimited cash and zero shame, my home would smell like pumpkin spice and apples every single day. I’m obsessed with earthy tones, soft blankets, and all the cozy vibes that make you forget what season it is. Curling up on the couch with my kids, a good book, or even just the TV on in the background — everything is better when wrapped in a blanket that feels like a warm hug.

I’m a big fan of board and card games! These are the ones I always have on hand in my house. Whether playing with friends or with my kids - these are always a good time! We spend hours a week playing games around here and I wouldn’t change that for the world! Here’s our

I use these everyday for entertainment, lifestyle, shopping, or monitoring different parts of my life.

In September 2024, I took a 9 day roadtrip around the southern half of ROI. Here were the places we stayed, ate, and saw that really stood out! Some you expect to see and some were such beautiful gems!

These are things that make my home life easier, prettier, and happier! For everything from baking supplies to storage solutions, these are what I keep around to help make life brighter!

From road trips to cruises to galavanting Europe, these are the things that help get me through customs and site-seeing!

I’ve always been a big girl and in my late 30s, that hasn’t changed. Finding clothes and styles I’m comfortable in can be a challenge! So here are some of my favorites I’ve found over the years!

I’m not a makeup or major product girly. I don’t style my hair daily or spend a lot of time perfecting my makeup. At most, I’ll use mascara and a lip balm for anything less than a formal event! My get ready routine is under 10 minutes so everything on here truly is super easy and quick or has blown me away so I’ve come back over and over for them.

These are some of my favorite places to go and companies to use in Upstate, SC! Some are free, some are low cost, some are shopping & restaurants, and some are services. Whether you’re looking for something fun to do, a bite to eat, or a service to make your life easier, you’ll find my favorites here