Five on Friday

Happy Friday!

What a week! I have spent far too many hours staring at a screen this week, so let’s get right down to it!

In Cases You Missed It

This week I shared…

A round-up of my favorite easy Halloween recipes! These are so fun and festive, perfect for an extra fun play date, sleepover treat, lunch box surprise, or movie night!
My $1,000 Amazon gift card giveaway, which closes tonight!
We decorated for Halloween, and I was SO excited to show you my front porch!!
A carousel of everything we did in Maine (if you want to save it for the future)!
Everything I made this week for dinner!

Recipe Spotlight: Chicken Tortilla Soup

From this week’s meal plan! Just toss all the ingredients into your slow cooker and let the magic happen all day.

Holiday Gift Guides

Getting your holiday shopping done early? I’ve got you covered with gift guides for everyone!

1. Show Girls and Paint Brushes

Michelle hosted our Community Group last week and I have to show you her setup. It was so cute I literally squealed when I walked in! Three of us have birthdays around the same time, so she surprised us with a Life of a Show Girl themed night, and we were all fully obsessed.

After catching up over dinner, we broke out the watercolors! I was a little nervous at first as I am not very artsy, but it ended up being surprisingly easy and really fun. Laura took photos from each of our Instagram accounts, asked ChatGPT to turn them into coloring pages, and printed them on watercolor paper. Everyone had so much fun painting together! 10/10 recommend for your next girls’ night or small group gathering.

WATERCOLOR PAPER + WATERCOLOR PAINT + BRUSHES

2. Friday Night Lights

Last Friday, Thomas had the time of his life at the high school varsity football game as part of a Future Knights event. Honestly, we all did! A lot of our neighborhood friends participated, and it was such a fun night.

As part of the event, Thomas got to practice with the varsity team earlier that week, which he thought was the coolest thing ever. Then on game night, he followed the football players as they sprinted out of the tunnel and onto the field, sat behind the end zone while they warmed up, and ate pizza during the first quarter while cheering them on. The whole thing was so well done, and Thomas loved every second of it.

3. Just A Casual Box Of Swords

Matt’s parents cleared out their attic last weekend, and we received a box of…Matt’s swords. Yes, you read that correctly.

4. Top 5 Reader Favorite Prime Deals

I had so much fun shopping Prime Big Deals with y’all and hope you are excited about the boxes showing up on your doorstep! Want to know what the top 5 sellers were? I always love seeing which items y’all loved most. Here they are:

One of my longest-standing beauty staples, this CC cream is lightweight and gives amazing coverage, evens everything out, and somehow makes me look way more put together than I actually am.
These high-waisted leggings were honestly an insane deal — under $10 with lots of colors to pick from, and options with and without pockets!
Came as no surprise to see the Collagen Face Masks at the top of the best-sellers. If you know, you know. And at this price it was definitely the right call to re-stock!
The dish drying pad makes me so happy to see in this list. It is honestly one of my favorite Amazon purchases of all time. I don’t hate that it lives on my counter and it’s super effective at quickly drying dishes (no more wet, nasty dish towels)!
A re-stock item for me, these beauty blenders on sale are just SO cheap — practically free.

5. Crispy Hydrangeas Entering Their Spooky Era

We have a ridiculous number of crispy hydrangeas in our backyard, and this week I clipped a bunch to add to our front porch! Zero regrets. I absolutely love how they look tucked in between our pumpkins and mums! Watch how this all came together HERE!

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Nuuly: Get $30 off your first month’s subscription. Love using this subscription for summer or vacation dresses I wouldn’t normally splurge on.
Grove: Use code CAROLINACHARM for 25% off order $75+.
Skin Pharm: My go-to for skin treatments, but my absolute favorite? The Moxi laser. I just finished a series and WOW—it’s completely transformed my skin. My complexion is brighter, smoother, and more even, and I’ve been getting so many compliments! If you’ve been thinking about a treatment to refresh your skin, this one is so worth it. Use code CHRISTINA-322793 at checkout to get $50 off your first visit!
Middle & Main Mahjong: Use code CAROLINACHARM10 for 10% off anything at Middle & Main Mahjong—I’m obsessed with my sunshine tiles!
Greenlight Card: The debit card we use for Caroline! If you’re interested in getting a Greenlight Card for your tween or teen, I’ve got a referral link that earns you $30.
Coco & Eve: I am so obsessed with the Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Foam. I love the shade dark and it’s honestly the prettiest tan I’ve ever had—super natural, glowy, and even (zero streaks, zero orange vibes). It smells good, gives a little instant glow when you apply, and develops into a deeper, gorgeous bronze over the next few hours. Tip: You must use a mitt—I usually skip it, but trust me, you’ll regret it if you don’t. Use code CHRISMAR15 for 15% off if you wanna try it!
Dagne Dover: Matt loves his Monaco Garment Duffle for traveling with suits, and I’m a huge fan of my Dakota Backpack and Landan Carryall for travel! Use code CHRISTINA20 for 20% off full price items.
ShopMy: The affiliate platform I love for linking products. If you’re a creator looking for an affiliate platform, I have a referral link that can help get you in the program!
Avaline: My favorite Rosé! It’s made with organic grapes and free from unnecessary additives such as sugars, colors, and concentrates. And it tastes delicious – very light and refreshing, not too sweet. Save 15% off with code FALL15.
Seed: The daily probiotic I’ve been using for several years now! Seed initially stood out to me with their capsule technology which protects the probiotic from stomach acid so it makes it all the way down to your lower small intestine where it provides the greatest benefit.
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