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A few more tiny details I never want to forget from the first 48 hours (that deserve a permanent spot on the feed) 🤍☁️🕊️ he’s already changed so much. Time please slow down!
Pediatrician & pastries this morning☕️🫶🏽🥐
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HOLIDAY APPLE DUMPLINGS DESSERT RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton November 18, 2020

Earlier this week I made the most delicious semi-homemade apple dumplings dessert! It was super easy to recreate and only used minimal ingredients. This recipe is sure to be a crowd pleaser and is perfect for any of your upcoming Holiday gatherings…

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In Health/Nutrition Tags Recipe, recipes, Holidays, Holiday
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SUMMER STARBUCKS DRINKS + HOW TO ORDER

Carlyle Thornton June 10, 2019

This girl needs ALL the coffee this Monday morning, who’s with me?! I’m pretty brand loyal to Starbucks these days (Yes, I’m basic and proud of it) and because of that I thought it would be fun to share a few of my favorite summer drinks + how to order them. My intern and I tasted a ton of different drinks and curated a list of our personal favorites. Let me know if you try any of them!!

STARBUCKS SIZE GUIDE:

Tall = small

Grande = medium

venti = large

DRINKS + HOW TO ORDER:

  • Pink drink with coconut milk

  • Mango dragonfruit refresher with lemonade instead of water and light on the ice

  • Passionfruit tea sweetened with strawberries

  • Iced chai tea latte

  • Very berry hibiscus lemonade

  • Strawberry açaí (optional: with lemonade instead of water)

  • Sweet cream cold foam cold brew

  • Pina colada tea infusion

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In Health/Nutrition Tags Starbucks, Summer Drinks
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HOLIDAY RECIPE | HOMEMADE 'HEALTHY' HOT COCOA

Carlyle Thornton December 7, 2018

I’m not kidding when I say that this is the best hot cocoa I’ve ever tasted. It is dangerously delicious, you’ve been warned. This is the perfect recipe to make on a chilly winter day…

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In Health/Nutrition Tags Holidays, Holidays 2018, recipes, Hot Chocolate
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HOLIDAY RECIPE | CRANBERRY CREAM CHEESE BREAD

Carlyle Thornton December 4, 2018

I’ve been experimenting with different holiday recipes ever since you guys requested more of them on my Instagram poll. I ended up making these last week and they were DELICIOUS and super EASY. I baked the bread in small, disposable loaf pans and gave them away to close friends…

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In Health/Nutrition Tags Holidays 2018, Holidays, Recipe, Recipes
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ESSENTIAL OILS: ALL NATURAL CLEANING RECIPES

Carlyle Thornton September 10, 2018

Today I thought it would be fun to mix things up a little bit and share with you a few of my favorite all-natural household cleaning recipes. I like to say that cleaning with oils is "cleaning elevated." Essential oils have so many scientifically proven health benefits...

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In Health/Nutrition, Tips and Tricks Tags health, Wellness, all natural, essential oils, laundry detergent, all purpose spray, Tips and Tricks
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STRAWBERRY SUMMER SALAD | DELICIOUS + EASY FAMILY RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton July 2, 2018

This salad recipe has been in my family for as long as I can remember. We eat it at every family function and it is always a hit! This is sure to be a crowd favorite no matter the occasion. Super easy and delicious…

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TRADER JOE'S FAVORITES + FREE PRINTABLE SHOPPING LIST

Carlyle Thornton June 21, 2018

If you follow along on Instagram you may know that I love sharing all my TJ's favorites on my stories. Since I started sharing, I have received so many messages with suggestions and requests about doing a Trader Joe's blog post. Well, it's finally here!…

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MY DAILY SMOOTHIE RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton June 18, 2018

Happy Monday! Per your request, today I'm sharing my daily smoothie recipe. I have been drinking these almost every day for about a half year now. Usually when I find something I really like, I incorporate it into my daily routine. I can honestly say this is a recipe I have yet to get tired of…

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HOW TO STYLE A BAR CART + GRAPEFRUIT COCKTAIL RECIPE

Carlyle Thornton April 17, 2018

Today I wanted to share how I've recently styled my bar cart. For those of you that live in a smaller space, bar carts are a must. They not only take up minimal space but also are a great place to store all your bottles and accessories...

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In Health/Nutrition, Home Decor Tags Home Decor, Cocktail Recipe, Figenza, Bar Cart, Recipes
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WHAT'S INSIDE MY FRIDGE + HOW I ORGANIZE IT

Carlyle Thornton March 7, 2018

Finding that perfect balance between eating at home and eating out used to be a major struggle for me. I found that in college I was spending way too much money on fast food and it was getting to be a bit ridiculous. Once I graduated college and began working full-time, I made it a priority to eat at home as much as possible to save money...

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Carlyle Thornton is a fashion + lifestyle blogger born & raised in Birmingham, Alabama. She created this blog in the fall of 2017 as a creative outlet to share with you all things that inspire her. Her goal is to help others cut a few corners and to simply make life easier by sharing the latest trends, great products, home decor inspo, travel guides, life-hacks & more!

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A few more tiny details I never want to forget from the first 48 hours (that deserve a permanent spot on the feed) 🤍☁️🕊️ he’s already changed so much. Time please slow down!
Pediatrician & pastries this morning☕️🫶🏽🥐
[Part 1] As promised, I wanted to share the moments that led up to meeting my son. So here’s his birth story👼🏼🤍 As you know, I had been doing everything (all the old wives tales) to get things going and hopefully help naturally induce labor.
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