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Monday, November 15, 2021

A Perfect Fall Day at the Pumpkin Patch || Southern Belle Farm

I love to go to pumpkin patches in October now. Last year I went to Old Mcditters Farm in Carrollton, GA, but I went to Southern Belle Farm in Mcdonough, Ga. Southern Belle is a beautiful farm that offers different activities each season for you and your family to enjoy. I wanted to go during the fall season this year because I knew they would have their pumpkin patch open, and I needed to get my annual picture by the pumpkins, lol. Other than the pumpkin patch, there were so many activities to do, such as the cow train and jumping pillow for kids and the corn maze and hayrides that adults could enjoy. You need to purchase tickets to ride the rides, but I believe you do not have to pay admission if you only want to go to the pumpkin patch and Farm Market. My siblings and I purchased tickets and did as many activities as we could, and took some pictures, as you see down below.

When I say I had the time of my life there, I did. It was a great way to get into the holidays.

Samara

Wednesday, December 23, 2020

Last Minute Gift Guide

*This post is not sponsored. All opinions and recommendations are my own. I linked all products in the titles down below.*

With Christmas around the corner this coming Friday, it can be hard to find a gift to give. I was in the exact situation where I was trying to find out what gifts to get everybody because when I asked everybody what they wanted, they did not give me an answer. So I took to the internet to find some inspiration, and I have compiled a last-minute gift guide for anyone that needs it.
The first thing I found was a Frigidaire Portable Retro 6-can Mini-Fridge. I got something similar to this for my little cousin because I thought it would be a cool gift for her to store soda cans, water bottles, and small snacks in the comfort of her room.
The Amazon Fire TV stick is an excellent gift for any binge-watcher out there. This product allows you to hook the fire stick up to your TV, and you're able to have applications like Netflix on your TV. Some People usually have a game console or a smart TV to access applications like Netflix and so on the TV, but an Amazon Fire stick does the job if you don't have one.
I then saw this Crosley Cruiser Deluxe Stereo Turntable Black, and I thought it would be great for any music lover in your life. I have to admit I do want one.
The Keurig K-Mini Single-Serve K-Cup Pod Coffee Maker is an excellent gift for any coffee lover. I had the chance to try one out, and I must say it is impressive.
I wanted to include the Fiji Instax Mini 7+ camera. This product allows you to take polaroid pictures and capture the essence of a moment. Plus, they come in cool colors.

I would highly recommend a Nutribullet to anyone who likes to makes smoothies or sauces. I have a Nutribullet myself, and it is one of the best kitchen products that I own.
Next, I could not resist putting this on the list, but a Care Bears Plush Doll would be a fantastic gift for any child. I used to have one when I was younger, and they were just so amazing to have.
I saw this Mini Surprise Ball at Target, and I thought it was interesting. This surprise ball contains little candies and trinkets that would be a good gift that you can put in a Christmas gift bag to a friend, mostly if it was very last minute.
The Dash Mini Waffle Maker would be the perfect gift for anyone. I mean, who doesn't like waffles?
Finally, I saw that they came out with a new version of Monopoly called cheaters Edition, which might be an enjoyable game for the family. A perfect game to stir the pot a little.

So that is all for my last-minute gift guide. I tried to keep the items very gender-neutral for any guy or girl in your life, and I think the products I chose are pretty fair.
This guide is the first-ever gift guide I have ever done, so I'm still trying to get the hang of it. Hopefully, as time goes on, I'll get more experience, and I will give you guys a better roundup of gifts that you can give out for the holiday season or birthdays or else.
Happy Holidays.

Sunday, November 01, 2020

A Perfect Fall Day at the Pumpkin Patch || Old Mcditters Farm

One thing I wanted to do this year was to go to a pumpkin patch. The last time I have been to a pumpkin patch was when I was in the 8th grade. I remember the thoughts of walking through the farms' trail and seeing all the pumpkins, so I wanted to relive the same experience again. A few weeks ago, I found a pumpkin patch on Instagram in Georgia, and I decided to take a trip there.
The farm I went to was quite large, with enough space for people to roam around while also social distancing, which was one of my concerns because I wanted to enjoy myself while also being safe. I also made sure to wear my mask for better protection. I only took my mask off when I was far away from other people while taking pictures.
Upon entry, the first thing you can look at is the animals. There were so many, from llamas, donkeys, and roosters to goats and pigs. I could not feed them because that would have cost extra, but I talked to them and took pictures. After the animals, you were free to do what you wanted, so we, my friend and I went through the corn maze and on a tractor-trailer ride.

While we were there we had to take some pictures. There was a huge flower field on the farm which made the perfect background for pictures. I was hesitant at first because there were a lot of bees swarming around but I was to get a few. Afterwards, there was also a small patch of pumpkins where you can take pictures as well. Unfortaly I did not buy one but it felt fun to be a kid again and look at all the pumpkins.

With all that has happened in 2020, this year's festivities might be a little different, but it's the little things that matter. Heading out to the pumpkin patch was a fun activity to engage in and ultimately get me out of my room for a few hours.
Samara

Friday, December 28, 2018

What I Got For Christmas | 2018

Hello everyone and happy Holidays!
I might be posting this three after Christmas but I am still in a jolly and merry spirit so much so that we still haven't put down our tree or put away our decorations. So before the holidays are over I wanted share what I got for Christmas this year.
To note this is not in anyway to brag or show off the things I got but to simply share some things that might interest you all. I like to watch other blogger's hauls and such to see what the new trends are and what new products are out. I didn't get much but I am very grateful for what I received.
If you would like to see more then press the continue button or keep reading below.

Tuesday, December 18, 2018

Stocking Stuffer Ideas

Hello everyone and welcome back to my blog.
Christmas is around the corner so I thought I would get some Christmas posts out there.
One post that I wanted to do was stocking stuffer ideas. My family hasn't put up stocking in years so me and my sister decided to buy some. The problem was my mother didn't know exactly what to put in them so I bought some things and decided I would document what I bought.

Hopefully you all can use this as inspiration so if you would like to see what I got then please keep reading down below.

Saturday, December 23, 2017

Things to do leading up to Christmas

Hi there,

Can you believe that Christmas is in two days!! Like, seriously, it was just Thanksgiving like last week. Anyways, I love being festive and doing activities to get into the mood a little bit because, well, it just makes you more jolly. So today, I thought I would list some activities that could get you into the holiday spirit.

SHOPPING!!!!!!!!!!

If you know me, you know why I put shopping in all caps with exclamation points, and it's because I love to go shopping. Now you have to love shopping to do it during the holidays because there will be some long, very long lines. Other than that, shopping for others can put you in a good mood. When I was shopping for my family members, I was so happy because I was getting the things they wanted so I know they will be satisfied when they open their presents on Christmas.

Build a Gingerbread House

Okay, right after Thanksgiving, we bought a gingerbread house, and it was a mess, but it was fun too. Grab all your little siblings and sit and make houses and avoid a sugar rush. A sugar rush may not sound ideal, but making a gingerbread house will entertain the little ones.

Watch Christmas Movies

This one, I am pretty sure everyone does. When Christmas is approaching, all the Christmas specials and movies come out, and they are so fun to watch, especially if you gather your family to watch them. My favorites include Charlie Brown, The Polar Express, and Grandma Got Run Over by a Reindeer.

Make Christmas Dishes

As in dishes, I mean food. Every year we make Christmas cookies in which we use the ones where you pop them into the oven, but I have also seen others make them from scratch. There also may be other cakes and just festive little snacks you can make with your friends and family as well.

Sing Christmas Carols / Listen to Christmas Songs

Typing this while listening to All I want for Christmas is You by Mariah Carey.

What better way to get into Christmas Spirit than to sing along to all your favorite Christmas songs. In my family, we listen to them while decorating the tree, but ornaments and little kids dancing do not mix well, so be careful if you do that.

Christmas Photoshoot

A lot of people take Christmas photos around the holidays for their Christmas cards. Now, if you're like my family and only take group photos once in every blue moon, you can take some on your own. Grab a friend and take some pictures by your Christmas tree and post them on Instagram.

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Well, that is all I have for this post! Comment down below what you like to do to get into the holiday spirit. I wish all of you a Happy Holiday and a Happy New Year! Here are the cheers to 2018!!

Until Next Time,

Samara

Friday, December 15, 2017

Holiday Outfit Ideas

Hello you guys. Christmas is in 10 minus ten days, so what better way to get into the spirit than post some holiday outfit ideas!! I was going to film this because I want to start making more YouTube videos, but my studio lightbulbs broke, and I have to order some new ones ... yay. So the other alternative was to take pictures of the outfits instead, so please look below.

Rundown // Jacket - Wetseal // Dress - Macy's // Shoes - DSW

Outfit 1

So if you're going on a date or want to look nice for Christmas dinner, then why not wear a lovely holiday dress. I got this dress from Macy's, and it clings to you and shows off your curves. I paired it with this jean jacket because, honestly, I liked the colors together, but the jacket is optional. Lastly, I have some pointed, stapped flats from DSW.

Rundown // Sweater - Charlotte Russe // Leggings - Walmart // Boots - DD'S Discount
Outfit 2
This outfit is my everyday look, but let's call it my Christmas shopping look.First, I have this huge oversized sweater from Charlotte Russe, which is nice and warm, so it's perfect for winter. Next, I have some plain black leggings from Walmart, which, if you look closely they have little winter patterns on them; I guess that is what you call it. Lastly, I have these super cute brown leather boots from DD's Discount.

Rundown // Top - Old Navy // Leggings - Walmart // Boots - Old Navy
Outfit 3
I don't know what to call this look. It's festive but in a laid-back sort of way. First, we have a maroon velvet top from Old Navy. Velvet is so in this season, so I was excited to get my hands on this top. Next, I have reindeer and snowflake printed leggings from Walmart, and let me say that Walmart has the hookup on all things festive this year. Lastly, I have these black boots from Old Navy.

Rundown // Sweater - Grandmother's // Top - GoodWill // Pants - Forever21 // Boots - Old Navy

Outfit 4

This outfit can be used for a Christmas shopping look, a Christmas party look, or even a Christmas dinner look. First, I have this snowman printed sweater from my grandmother's closet. Then I have a white turtleneck from Goodwill. Then some regular blue jeans from Forever21 and then my black boots from Old Navy.

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Well, I hope you guys enjoyed it!! Comment down below which outfit was your favorite.

Until Next Time,

Samara

Note: My comment section has been acting weird for a while. Sometimes when one person comments on something, I can't reply. I am working to fix this issue but know I appreciate all of your comments!!

Saturday, October 28, 2017

Things to do leading up to Halloween

Hello you guys,

So I am not the super most Halloween person globally, but I do like to join in on the festivities. So here I will give you some ideas of what you can do to get into the Halloween spirit.

Go to a Halloween Store / Buy a costume.

This year I went to a store called Spirit of Haloween, and it was just insane. In the store, they had Halloween decorations, props, and amazing costumes. Their costume was even better than the ones at Party City, in my opinion. The first time I went was with my friends during the first week of October to get in the spirit a little bit. So if you haven't done so, I say go to a Halloween store and look around at all the different costumes and decorations.

Go to Starbucks

I have to say that I have been in the Starbucks mood lately. Once Fall came around, they had many fall-flavored drinks like The Maple Pecan Latte, the Pumpkin Spice Latte, or my favorite, The Zombie Frapichinno. Now I only had the Zombie Frappichinno, but I did hear that the Pumpkin Spice and the Maple Pecan are Fall in a drink.

Go to a Pumpkin Patch

Okay, so I think going to a pumpkin patch is the best thing to do to get into the Halloween mood. I have not been to one this year, so I strictly go off what people have told me. So apparently, at pumpkin patches, they have lots of pumpkins and different festivities you can do depending on your local pumpkin patch. Plus, by going to a pumpkin patch, you have an excellent opportunity to take some great pictures.

Watch Scary Movies

I don't watch scary movies at all, but my family does every day during October, and to be honest, I am tired of them, but Halloween is about getting scared, so people opt to watch some of the classic scary movies like Friday the 13th so on. So since I don't watch scary movies, I watch the more kid-friendly movies like Casper, Monster House, and It's the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown. You can call me a kid, but I love these movies because they remind me of my childhood days.

Go to a Haunted House

Scary is not my thing, but you know sometimes you have to get out of your comfort zone and live a little. Haunted houses are another good thing to do to get into the Halloween spirit because depending on the one you go to, they can scare the pants right off of you. I haven't been to a haunted house in a few years, so I hope to go to one in the next few days. Of course, places like these are perfect to go with your friends or even that special someone so that when you are scared, you can cuddle up to them. Ahhh, times like these are when the single life sucks.

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Well, that is all I have for today; I hope you guys enjoyed this post. Comment down below what festivities you will be doing for Halloween or the upcoming holiday season.

Even though Halloween is like a time to have fun, I stress to all you guys to be safe and be careful of your surroundings.

Until Next Time,

Samara