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I’ve gone in circles on how I want to approach this post because this time, it hits differently, it feels different, and it looks different. But I’m speechless. I want to be as transparent as possible, but I am at a loss. Experts say MOST women go on to have a healthy pregnancy after having a miscarriage. Some experts even say that getting pregnant within 6 months of miscarrying can have a better outcome. ONE percent of women will have a ... Read the Post...
Are you ready for the ultimate Christmas Movies list to watch in 2023? I can already picture it.... a warm drink, the fireplace going, some low lighting, and the family snuggled up on the couch for a Christmas Movie Marathon! We only have 65 days until Christmas of 2023, so get prepared to find your spot on the couch. I think the best part of the holiday season is that, in a way, you are forced to slow down. The gloomy weather, friends/family ... Read the Post...
The transition to motherhood has most certainly been a wild ride! Some days are rewarding, some are hard, and others feel extremely isolating. But at the end of each day, I am proud of taking motherhood head-on. Post-partum can be tough, so I have implemented a few things to help support my self-care. Shower Everyday I did not know how life-changing this would be until I started doing it in month three. Before, I would go every other day. ... Read the Post...
Virginia Beach is a vibrant coastal city located along the southeastern coast of Virginia. Known for its beautiful beaches, lively oceanfront boardwalk, and a wide range of activities, offering something for everyone. This travel guide will help you plan your visit. Who Should Visit: Where to Stay: Virginia Beach offers a wide range of accommodation options: What to Do: Virginia Beach has a little bit of everything to do, ... Read the Post...
Sunset Beach, North Carolina... one of the 21 nicest beaches in the world, according to National Geographic. This three-mile island is the southernmost Brunswick County Beach, known as THE family beach destination. It truly is everything you can imagine for the perfect family reunion beach trip, from the picture-perfect rental view to all-day access to one of the nicest beaches and just a bike ride along the island for some ice cream. Let's ... Read the Post...
Ocean Isle Beach is a charming and serene coastal town located in Brunswick County, North Carolina. Known for its pristine beaches, family-friendly atmosphere, and abundant recreational activities, it's the perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. This travel guide will help you plan your trip to Ocean Isle Beach and explore the area's attractions, activities, dining, and accommodations. Who Should Go to OIB Ocean Isle Beach is ... Read the Post...
Say hello to the Seafood Capital, Calabash, North Carolina. This tiny fishing town is a MUST-visit if you are in the Brunswick County Beaches area. It's a perfect day trip to get off the beach and explore local life with all the small-town vibes. This laid back town offers a relaxing escape for visitors looking to savor fresh catches from the sea. This travel guide will help you plan your trip to Calabash and explore its attractions, dining ... Read the Post...
Gatlinburg, Tennessee... what a fun little town! From the busy downtown strip to exploring Smoky Mountain National Park, there is so much to enjoy. Family vacations, bachelorette trips, destination weddings, the options are endless for this little mountain town. Where to Stay Downtown Hotel There are so many hotels you can stay in downtown. They are close to all the attractions and a quick drive to top hikes in the Smoky's. We ... Read the Post...
Ever think about quickly decluttering your home? It happens. There’s always that one chair that gets covered in random items you say will get put away later. I feel like that is just life! That is why quickly decluttering your home is key. Life happens as you grow; you’re on the go more often, and when you’re home, you want to relax but know chores need to be done. And living in a travel trailer full-time, clutter adds up twice as fast. Your ... Read the Post...
Who Should Visit: Southport is a picturesque coastal town located in the northern end of Brunswick County, North Carolina. Southport is a delightful destination for many travelers, known for its historic charm, scenic waterfront, and vibrant community. Also known for its feature in the movie Safe Haven. This travel guide will help you plan your visit to Southport and explore its attractions, dining options, and accommodations. What to ... Read the Post...
I am thankful that my husband provides so much for our home. In return, I always look for ways to help make his life a little easier! Here are a few ways you can serve your husband on a daily basis that allow him to enjoy his time at home with the family instead of worrying about these tasks. Prepare His Work Stuff Each night while I am closing up the kitchen, I ensure everything my husband needs for work the following day is in a pile ... Read the Post...
1 in 4 experience a miscarriage… a statistic you NEVER think you’ll fall victim to… until you do. This past Saturday, Kyle and I handed our second baby over to the Lord after a very mentally tough miscarriage… It has been one of the hardest yet most peaceful valleys we’ve had to walk through. While we may never understand the reason, I can’t help but thank God. Thank Him for protecting us; Thank Him for welcoming our baby with open arms; Thank ... Read the Post...
Looking to host a weekend elopement in Gatlinburg, Tennessee? Let me help make your planning easy with the exact itinerary we created to host our family of 15 in a Bed and Breakfast for a weekend. If you know me, you know I wouldn't do anything without an itinerary. We planned to host our family in one AirBnB for our entire wedding weekend. We had family coming into town from literally EVERYWHERE! So I wanted to ensure everyone felt like they ... Read the Post...
The transition to motherhood has most certainly been a wild ride! Some days are rewarding, some are hard, and others feel extremely isolating. But at the end of each day, I am proud of taking motherhood head-on. Get Ready Every single day I take time to get myself ready. I wash my face, brush my teeth, and moisturize immediately. You need self-care so you can best serve your children. So freshen up and put on some clean clothes. Spend ... Read the Post...
It all began early in the morning on Saturday, October 29th. We woke up early because we had a busy weekend ahead of us, moving back into our trailer and finalizing everything we needed to do before Vaden's arrival… that wasn't supposed to be for another three weeks. When I woke up, I just felt heavy. I told Kyle, "We will have a baby within the week; I know it!" I felt heavy; my body was so tired and weak, and I knew something was different! ... Read the Post...
In Big Bend National Park there is so much to do and see! We spent a week exploring Big Bend National Park and complied a list of must do activities. From where to eat, what to see and where to hike, the list below is the ultimate to-do list. For a six day itinerary at Big Bend, read here! For a more in-depth Big Bend travel guide, read here! Where to Eat Starlight TheatreLa Posada Milagro Coffee ShopTaqueria El MilagroFort Davis Drug ... Read the Post...
Y'all I've been patiently waiting to share this post and I'm so excited it's finally published! Kyle and I decided a long time ago we would not have a wedding party. We didn't want to ask our friends to spend additional money on items they would use once. Plus we're are planning a destination wedding so there are added costs for travel. Cutting the wedding party not only saves us on our wedding budget but also helps our guests. Now they can ... Read the Post...
Looking for a Big Bend National Park Itinerary for one day or multiple days long? Below is an itinerary that can be done in 4 days or broken down and conquered however suits you! We took a trip to Big Bend National Park the week of Christmas, with a total of six days and five nights. During our trip, we stayed at BJ's Rv Park just outside Big Bend in Terlingua, which is a prime location for the following itinerary. Looking for an ultimate ... Read the Post...
Happy Wednesday peeps! If you haven't heard the news... I'M ENGAGED! Eek, it still doesn't feel real, even a month later! But I am excited to be sharing my first Wedding Wednesday post on the blog. It's funny how over the years of blogging I have envied and obsessed over other bloggers' wedding posts... and now I am here! I will be sharing every aspect of planning our wedding on the blog beginning with this one, our proposal! I must say, this ... Read the Post...
Happy 2022 my favorite people! Thanks for venturing over to the blog on this fine January day. It’s been quite a while since I’ve shared a post on here but that’s going to change this year. After evaluating 2021, I realized this beautiful corner of the internet of mine is where my passion sits and deserves a seat at my dinner table each day. With that being said, I’ve set strong goals and planned new exciting content for 2022. Each new ... Read the Post...
We are one week into December and it seems like this month is going to fly by! Even though Christmas isn't for a few more weeks, there is always one question you hear when making plans, "what are we doing for dinner sides?" I know this question has come up a few times since I started making plans with my family. To kick off the second week of Blogmas, I am sharing ten easy dinner sides you can make for the holidays. These sides can be used as an ... Read the Post...
Hello Friends! I am back with another gift guide. This gift guide focuses on 20 gifts that are under $50. If you are new here, my friend Jordyn from ItsJustFashionDarling.com and I have teamed up to share a series of gift guides to help you shop this holiday season. You can shop my gift guides here, and you can shop Jordyn's gift guides here. Cozy Gifts Personalized Gifts Household Gifts Practical Gifts ... Read the Post...
Hello Friends! I am back with another gift guide. This gift guide focuses on gifts you can get your in-laws and gifts your kids can get their grandparents. If you are new here, my friend Jordyn from ItsJustFashionDarling.com and I have teamed up to share a series of gift guides to help you shop this holiday season. You can shop my gift guides here, and you can shop Jordyn's gift guides here. Gifts from You to the In-Laws Purchasing gifts ... Read the Post...
Hello and Happy Shopping my friends! I cannot believe it is already time to start holiday shopping. To help you all find the perfect gift for those special people in your life, my friend Jordyn from Its Just Fashion Darling Blog and I have collaborated on creating a series of gift guides that will set you up to find a gift for anyone! Today, Jordyn is sharing a gift guide for that special woman in your life! You can check out her gift guide ... Read the Post...
It happens, there’s always that one chair that gets covered in random items you say are going to get put away later. I feel like that is just life! As you continue to grow life just happens; you’re on the go more often and when you’re home you want to relax but know chores need to get done. Your home doesn’t have to be perfect, which means you can let things slide sometimes! If you are like me, clutter can stress you out. So, each day I do the ... Read the Post...
Happy Monday Friends! I guess Mondays are turning into blogging tips. This week I am sharing the importance of creating an aesthetic or theme throughout your social platforms. I am sure we have all seen the most “perfect” Instagram feed or a blog site that flows so smoothly. There is a reason behind that! Those people are taking their branding to the next level by creating a theme or an aesthetic on their platform. This is a huge part of setting ... Read the Post...
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Smile Brilliant. The opinions and text are all my own. Happy Sunday Y'all! I hope you have been well! I have been a little m.i.a. lately, due to the exciting news, I shared yesterday (wanna know what? Click here). But in the meantime, I wanted to share a little life hack! Life has been crazy lately between working full-time, traveling, and working on some exciting purchases! ... Read the Post...
HAPPY HAPPY HAPPY Saturday y'all! This post has been in the making for quite some time and I know all of you reading this have been anticipating what's about to be revealed. But before I share the details, I should probably give y'all a life update on how we got to today. For those of you who don’t know, in August I permanently moved to Virginia Beach to join Kyle and begin my career in Social Media Marketing. I have been blessed with an amazing ... Read the Post...
This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of JORD Watches. The opinions, texts and photos are all written and owned by Beauty Within the Hills. Happy Monday Y’all! Bringing my blog post series “My Closet Mondays” back and I am super excited to share this fun accessory from my closet today! Many of y’all know I just recently started a new job, so I have been running like crazy! But what’s fun with starting a new job is all ... Read the Post...
Happy Friday y’all! Can’t believe we are done yet another week… this year is flying! This week I’m switching it up a tad for my life hack Friday’s! Instead of a life hack for yourself, I’m talking about ways to support your friend with a military spouse. This subject is near and dear to my heart because clearly, I’m that military spouse! Before being in a military relationship, I truly had no idea what our service members went through… let alone ... Read the Post...
Long time no talk my friends! It has been so long since I have shared any content with y’all, and I sincerely apologize for disappearing. BUT the last several weeks have been some of the most stressful, memorable, and most importantly rewarding weeks of my life. You’re probably wondering where I went, so I’m going to give you a little recap. Over the last two months... I spent over 50 hours in the car driving around the east coast, went through a ... Read the Post...
Happy Friday y’all! Can’t believe we are ending June… WHERE has this year gone? Crazy to think so much time has passed! Life gets crazy sometimes… and I think we all know just how crazy it gets! So I have decided to change my Friday posts to be: Life Hack Friday’s… because, I mean, who doesn’t need a good life hack? I know I sure do sometimes! To start off my first LHF posts, I’m gonna be talking about how to become a morning person… I know ... Read the Post...
Ayyyyyoooooo!!!! Happy to see you’ve stuck around another day to read one of my graduation posts! Yesterday I shared all the places I have traveled while in college, so I figured it would be fun to share my travel plans post-graduation!! This list is definitely shorter than yesterday’s because I plan vacations maybe two months out max…. like to live on the edge and just go when I please! My first spot I’ll be traveling to immediately ... Read the Post...
Happy Tuesday Y'all! I’m switching it up a bit this week on my travel series because I just planned a last minute weekend trip to Chicago. So, I figured why not give y’all some insights and tips on planning a last minute weekend getaway. Most vacations I take are normally just for a weekend, so planning one on such a whim was easy. You’re probably wondering why I picked Chicago since it’s still so cold outside. Well... I didn’t pick it, it kind ... Read the Post...
Happy Friday Friends! I hope y’all have been having a great week and have lots of fun things planned for this weekend. I have been playing catch up the last few days because my school has been closed due to the weather. Seriously needed that extra little weekend in the middle of this week lol. With it being the start of a new month, I thought it would be fun to start a series of Friday posts that revolve around life hacks. The first hack is a ... Read the Post...
Hello friends and new time readers, I’m glad to see you’ve made it to my new blog Beauty Within the Hills! This post is kind of lengthy and if you read through the whole thing, thank you for your support! Many of you returning know that this post has been a long time coming, sorry for leaving many of you hanging! To my newbie readers, welcome and thanks for checking my page out! So, for those of you who don’t know, I’m Alexis (If you ... Read the Post...
Happy Friday everyone, I hope you all have had a fantastic week!! I am so sorry I didn’t post on Monday, I came down with a cold which pretty much put me on my butt all week! But I’m back and ready to talk personal! One of my favorite bloggers I’ve been following for a while posted a very personal blog today and it really touched me! So instead of talking about healthy eating (cause let’s be honest nobody wants to talk about that lol) I’m gonna ... Read the Post...
