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November 2017

Date Night Style

Posted on November 30, 2017

Date Night Style

On Me: Star Sweater | High-Waist Button Up Jeans | Over The Knee Boots | Black Aviators

On Trey: Slouchy Beanie | Bomber Moto Jacket

Let’s be real. Trey and I aren’t fine dining and sipping wine with our arms interlocked all the time. We have two babies under a year and half, and neither of our parents live in the state. If we do get a chance to get a night out, it’s usually with friends of for a reason. Several steps go into us leaving the house together. Finding a brave soul who will watch our children for example. HOWEVER, when the stars align perfectly and we get to do so we extra enjoy it! Everything seems a little better after you’ve put hard work into it, right?!

One thing that I love about Nashville is that everything is pretty laid back. Don’t get me wrong I love jumping into a dress every now and again, but most places you can dress casual and fit right in.

A favorite date night spot for us is Jeff Ruby’s. We also love Adele’s, Virago, Oak, and grabbing drinks at Patterson House, LA Jackson and Henrietta Red. If you really want to go all out for a special occasion the top of 404 kitchen has a private rooftop table that overlooks the Gulch. It’s incredible!!

Sometimes a date night “out” just isn’t in the cards. Sometimes it’s worth throwing on some makeup and getting out of my yoga pants to make a nice meal together at home and sit down just the two of us after the babies have gone to bed. (We usually eat after they go to bed, but are so hungry we are just inhaling it on the couch in our sweats. There is typically also baby spit up or poop somewhere on my body. So there’s that.)

For me, I have found that when Trey and I are in a good place and getting along great, the whole house is. I’m proud of the “team” that we are in when it comes to the boy’s. We can get in there and get stuff done together great. It’s still important to make time for each other and to prioritize our relationship. It’s important to still be “Ashley and Trey” and not just “mom and dad.”

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Insuring My Families Future with Bestow (Life Insurance)

Posted on November 29, 2017

Thanks to Bestow , a life insurance company, for sponsoring this post. As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Before having Georgie and Wilder I lived a pretty care free lifestyle. Even after meeting and settling down with Trey, I spent most of my time traveling with him and going to shows all over the country. Needless to say, I didn’t always make the smartest financial decisions.

Babies change you in every sense of the word, but one way that I’ve changed the most drastically is the way I think and plan for my future. It is of the utmost importance to me that everything is in place for my sons to thrive and be taken care of. Savings is more important than having more “things.”

Something that I never even put much thought into prior to becoming a mom was life insurance. I think most people would agree that life insurance is important to have. However, there is still a huge gap in those that believe that to be true and those that are protected with it.

Right after Trey and I got married we took out policies and it was such a headache. We dreaded the entire process. For us to get coverage it was a lengthy process. (Weeks and weeks actually.) It involved phone interviews, peeing in cups, blood drawn, a physical, etc. I also worked in the insurance industry after college and quickly realized it was an outdated industry.

Bestow is a company that I recently found that is changing the life insurance industry. BIG time.

Bestow has modernized the process by allowing you to gain coverage, if approved, from your phone. (No medical exams or commissioned agents.)

They are also a “do good” company. If ya’ll have followed along with my journey for some time you know that there is nothing I love more than this. Bestow allows people to not only get protection for their family but also help other families who don’t have coverage.

Some of the things I love most about this company:

* They leverage health databases rather than medical exams allowing you to get coverage in minutes instead of weeks.

* It’s much more affordable. Since I am young and in good health I’d be able to get an EXTREMELY reasonable rate. They are able to avoid a lot of overhead by utilizing technology, and the cost savings is passed to the consumer.

* Instead of commissioned agents they use licensed customer care representatives focused on my satisfaction.

* They are backed by two huge insurance companies that are both A+ rated. This simply means that you are getting the same quality life insurance policy as the biggest carriers, without the hassle.

* They are about to launch and have an early access special offer. If you sign up before launch you can get two months at no cost to you as well as Amazon gift cards for referrals that sign up for early access.

Sense of security for my babies is one of the most important things to me, so I’m very passionate about things like this. I’m happy I was able to secure a policy early on and encourage everyone to consider doing the same. You can check them out HERE

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Beauty Sale Roundup & Noelle Nashville Sneak Peek

Posted on November 27, 2017

Best Beauty Sales & Noelle Nashville Sneak Peek

Ok ya’ll so the last of the deals are underway and there are some GREAT Cyber Monday beauty sales. I’m stocking up on my essential items that I wear non stop, grabbing a couple sets as friend gifts, and trying a few new items as well.

When it comes to beauty skincare is always paramount for me. It’s so important to take great care of your skin, and it’s the first thing I always notice.

Recently, a friend of mine that is a complete beauty guru told me about the CO2 Lift. This product started out only available to medical professionals. Dr.Biesman, a well known Celebrity doc in Nashville, offered this in his office. He was amazed by the product as well. It is a carboxytherapy treatment that is clinically and effectively proven to lift, hydrate, & rejuvenate your skin. I’m hooked. You can use code: ASHLEYWILSON20 for $20 off until midnight tonight. If you purchase one thing for yourself…this should be it!

First up for makeup, TARTE Cosmetics. I swear by so many of their products because they are cruelty free and free of all the “bad stuff” that fill a lot of makeup lines. They are offering a huge beauty blowout with items up to 60% off.

I love a good long stay lip gloss. This matte version is what I wear every day. I love the shade “bestie” it’s a great deep nude. I also love the shades “festival” and “OG.” (I still do like to wear a clear chapstick over it for hydration.) I also prep my lips with lip saver. (I give this as a gift frequently, and have gotten several of my friends hooked on it!)

In the winter time I love Amozonian Clay foundation. It’s long wearing and has SPF. It’s a true full coverage so I prefer to wear it with primer so that it doesn’t crease. In the warmer months I prefer a lighter weight foundation and switch to the Rainforest of The Sea Foundation . It’s water based and also includes the SPF. (Priorities!)

I also swear by their Dry Shampoo. It smells amazing!!

Ulta Cosmetics has some great beauty sales for cyber Monday as well. They are offering $10 off every $50 with the code CYBERMON17.

BEST MASCARA EVER. I love it! My mother in law got me this as a Christmas present last year and I’ve been using it ever since. It also comes in an ornament form , which is the perfect gift.

With long/thick hair I depend on detangler. THIS ONE is so great! I also love this wet brush. It prevents breakage and protects your hair.

I also was able to find the BEST blow dryer on MEGA sale. (55% off!) It’s professional grade and saves me so much time as well as protects against heat damage. You can shop it HERE.

Nordstrom is offering an additional 20% off sale today. There is a great deal on this LED Mirror and Compact Mirror. I’ve been wanting to try GLAMGLOW for awhile now so this is a new beauty sale item I’ll be purchasing! There is also an AMAZING deal on this acrylic makeup organizer.

One of my favorite parts of being a blogger is being a part of such a fun group of girls in Nashville and getting to get out and do fun things in the community. Noelle Hotel is one of Nashville’s newest gems. It is stuffed full of history, charm, amazing design, local artisans, attention to detail and so much inspiration. I felt so lucky to get a sneak peek of the hotel and can’t wait for a staycation there!

P.S. The EXACT FLANNEL I’m wearing is 30% off plus an additional 20% right now for Cyber Monday only! I’ve been wearing these for years and they are just the softest, easiest pieces. There are also some prints with an even greater discount HERE. These High-Waist Black Jeans are on mega clearence for $30. They are SO flattering. I’m wearing a 27 for reference, and that is my typical size.

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Holiday Gift Guides & Cyber Week Sales

Posted on November 19, 2017

Holiday Gift Guides

Some of my go to places to shop during Cyber Week:

All Saints – Up to 40% Off EVERYTHING (11/22-11/28)

AMAZON
(different deals all cyber week)

ASOS – 30% off EVERYTHING (11/22-11/28) (use code EPIC30)

BB Dakota– 50% off EVERYTHING (11/24)

Intermix – 30% off Full Price Styles

Lucky Brand – 50% off EVERYTHING (Now- 11/28)

Matisse Footwear – Up to 70% off Styles (Now-11/28)

Neiman Marcus – Save up to 60% off (11/24)

Nordstrom– Save an extra 20% off sale (Cyber Monday)

Spell Designs – 30% off Sitewide (11/27)

Too Faced – 25% off everything 11/24)

Urban Outfitters – Up to 50% off (11/23-11/26)

The Tot (Best baby & kid brands!)

Sephora (Great beauty sets)

Express (50% off EVERYTHING + Free Shipping!)

Target

Wayfair (Up to 80% off home deals!!)

Intermix (My absolute GO TO for designer fashion. They are having an extra 40% off sale AND $50 off every $250.

I’ll be updating sales all week on the HOLIDAY TAB.

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Holiday Dress | Life Updates

Posted on November 16, 2017

Holiday Dress & Life Updates

The last couple weeks have been a complete whirlwind. The saying, “when it rains, it pours” has been true in the Wilson household. Georgie scared us by having respiratory failure due to complications from RSV and Bronchiolitis that led to a multiple day stay in the Vanderbilt Children’s ICU. Thankfully, he has recovered and is at home back to his fun loving self.

I’ve been telling myself that November was a month of gratitude. It’s easy to be happy and grateful when everything is going in your favor. Always harder to adhere to that when things aren’t quite going your way.

I was beginning to fall in a slump and then a friend of mine was talking about how you get to control your own thoughts. You can dwell on the good ones or the bad ones. That really hit home with me tonight as I sat in a pool of thoughts of feeling sorry for myself. At the end of the day, G is healthy again, and everyone in my family is doing just fine. SO… for that I am extremely grateful. It takes effort to change your thought process, but an effort well worth taking.

Not sure how this year has flown so fast, but it’s almost Thanksgiving. With the busiest time of year quickly approaching, I wanted to share an easy holiday dress option with ya’ll. This fall print dress caught my eye instantly. The silk is so comfortable and it’s easy to throw on, but looks pulled together effortlessly. There is an off the shoulder jumpsuit version in this print as well. It is ahh-mazing.

After being pregnant for essentially the last two years, I consider myself an expert at dressing a bump. Food babies are more comfortable with a dress. No need to unbutton the pants. HA!

Also, loving the white boot trend. Instantly freshens up any look.

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Baby Christmas Gift Ideas with Incredibundles

Posted on November 6, 2017

BABY CHRISTMAS GIFT IDEA

This post has been sponsored by Incredibundles, but (as always) all thoughts and opinions are my own.

I’m ALWAYS so excited to Christmas shop. Typically, I’m a shop early and often type of gal. Until……two babies. This year I’m going to be getting crafty with how I can get meaningful gifts without dragging the boys to the mall.

Incredibundles is an easy way to knock out the baby Christmas gifts. (We are lucky enough to have several other babies close to us that we will need sweet gifts.)

Incredibundles is an online service that has pre-curated boxes that will deliver straight to the lucky recipient in this adorable reusable box. (I’ll be putting books in G’s that he can easily get to and read whenever he would like.) You can also chose the option to create your own box with a mix of items. (You can then add the reusable box on at the end!) This is the option I chose to give G a little happy for being such a great big brother lately.) They had adorable animal puppets and a collection of musical instruments. (He LOVES both of these. I liked these options because they can double as learning toys.)

They have bundles in all different themes and with lots of different price points. You can also gift someone a year of books, year of diapers or year of toys. ( I love this idea for a baby shower. Everyone hosting the shower could go in together to really help a new mom out!)

When the recipient receives the package it is wrapped beautiful (including a pretty bow!)

Hope this helps anyone looking for baby Christmas gift ideas out there! I’ll be sure to bring more Christmas ideas, gift guides and holiday sales for everyone on your shopping list very soon!