My Favorite Things

Deer Hunter’s Gift Guide

December 18, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Being a hunter’s wife, I’ve come to learn a thing or two about what makes a good gift for a hunting enthusiast over the years. While I have limited hunting experience myself, I’ve learned a lot about all of the gear that is required (and what’s just really handy) when it comes to having a successful hunting experience. If you’re not familiar with hunting gear, it can often be a real challenge to buy a gift for a hunter without them physically picking out exactly what they want themselves. This gift guide was made with those people in mind, so hopefully you can add a few nice surprises under the tree this year for the hunter in your life!

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Kitchen Gadget Gift Guide

December 1, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Have you started your holiday shopping yet? If you’re shopping for a foodie or cooking enthusiast this season, these kitchen gadgets just might be at the top of their wish list! I own quite a few of these items myself, and some of them I really don’t know how I’d get by without. Some are clever, some are funny, some are more practical, and some are cutesy, but ALL of them would make amazing stocking stuffers or gifts under the tree for anyone this Christmas season!

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How We’re Building a Smart House for the Holidays

November 25, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Two years ago to this very day, our family broke ground to build our home on a plot of land nestled between a field of planted pines, and over the next year we watched the house that we spent countless hours designing and planning being built from the ground up. Fast forward to this moment in time, and I stand amazed at the home we’ve created. It’s inside walls are adorned with photos of our beautiful children, the rooms are filled with love and laughter, and there’s a voice ringing throughout the air that helps keep us all laughing, entertained and running efficiently with a simple, single command.

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Shopping Handmade for the Holidays? Find it on Amazon Handmade!

November 20, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Is it just me, or does it seem like every time you scratch one thing off of your holiday shopping list, two more things get added? Each year it feels like my list gets a little bit longer and my time to get all of my shopping done gets a little bit shorter. We’re just three days away from Black Friday, and sometimes if feels like a struggle to pick out the perfect gifts for my friends and family in time for all of the major sales to hit. Be that as it may, I’m finally hitting the ground running this week and being intentional about finding a thoughtful gift for each person on my list, and I’ve already begun piling my shopping cart with some really fabulous finds!

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Simple Friendsgiving Entertaining + DIY Burlap Utensil Holder

November 12, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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I remember the very first time I was introduced to the idea of “Friendsgiving.” During my senior year of college, a sorority sister of mine invited me to a Friendsgiving dinner she was hosting at her house. Without even being entirely sure of what it was, I told her to count me in! When I asked what all a Friendsgiving dinner entailed, she quickly explained that it was a time of fellowship with friends to celebrate the Thanksgiving season before we all parted ways during the break to head back home to visit with our families. Since then, I’ve seen many of those same people that attended keep the tradition alive by hosting a gathering in their homes filled with good food, good fiends and good times!

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My Top Thanksgiving Hostess Gift Pick: Precious Moments Bountiful Blessings Collection

November 11, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Growing up, my mother used to frequent a store in my hometown that sold a hodgepodge of collectibles and gifts. It was one of my very favorite stores to get to go to, as they had a section specifically for children at the back of the store filled with the most wonderful books, stuffed animals and toys that I could look at while my mother shopped around. Sometimes I would venture towards the front of the store where they had beautiful display cases filled with porcelain figurines that I loved to admire. Specifically, I had my eyes set on their collection of Precious Moments characters, and I always loved to scope out which piece of their iconic birthday train I’d be receiving next.

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Southern Made Simple Turns 3

November 4, 2018 by Laura Tucker 2 Comments

I’d love to tell you my life as a blogger is rainbows and butterflies, but it isn’t.

I’d love to tell you that documenting my life and sharing it with the world is effortless and easy for me, but it isn’t. I’d love to tell you that turning this piece of the Internet into something that works for me and not the other way around has been crazy easy, but it hasn’t. I’d love to tell you that every second of the time I’ve poured into creating Southern Made Simple has paid me in dividends, but I can’t. I’d also love to tell you that I keep a batch of homemade cookies on hand at all times, and that I receive an endless supply of cuddles from my babies all day long as a “stay at home mom,” but I don’t.

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Stack your Snacks and Collect to Win! + Sweepstakes

October 19, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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Stocking up on our favorite snacks is the name of the game in our household. With two little ones in tow, I try to make as few trips to the grocery store as possible, so making sure I have enough snacks to get us by for a while is always my strategy!

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Meet Tuckerville’s Tiniest Conductor at the Thomas & Friends Super Station

September 29, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

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It was bright and early on a Saturday morning, and the fog was just beginning to lift as the sun started to peak over the horizon. Tuckerville’s tiniest train conductor was just beginning to emerge from her sleep to get ready for a long day of endless playtime – a job that is well suited for a child with a beautifully wild imagination just like hers.

She lets out a yawn, wipes the sleepy out of her eyes and runs down the hallway to my bedroom to claim her spot between her daddy and I. She nestles into the covers and wiggles her little toes against ours as she gently reminds us that the sun is awake, and therefore everyone in the house should be awake, too.

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Falling for Buttons Diapers GIVEAWAY!

September 11, 2018 by Laura Tucker Leave a Comment

Who else is getting excited that Fall is right around the corner?! Even though it’s currently 89 degrees outside, I always look forward to this time of year. I can definitely feel a change in the air, and soon the leaves will be shedding their green and transforming the landscape with their beautiful shades of orange and brown!

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My Favorite Things

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

Affiliate links are included throughout this post at absolutely no cost to you.

This post was sponsored by Amazon as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

This post was sponsored by Amazon Handmade as part of an Influencer Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and The Coca-Cola Company. All opinions are mine alone. #GiftACoke #CollectiveBias

I received product in exchange for my honest review. All opinions expressed are 100% my own. Affiliate links may be included throughout this post at no cost to you.

This post was sponsored by NABISCO as part of an Activation for Influence Central and all opinions expressed in my post are my own.

I have been compensated for this post in exchange for my honest review. However, all opinions expressed here are 100% my own. I only promote what I truly love!

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