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Laurel at THE HIVEOctober 18, 2024

Dooley Day 2024

Ryan Patrick "Dooley" Miller and the legacy he left behind

. It’s the 22nd Dooley Day. That’s what we call the day Ryan Patrick “Dooley” Miller, the baby of our family, went on to Heaven. October 18th is his “Homegoing!” Because he knew Jesus as… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 14, 2024

All About Ears

Cochlear Implant super power!

I’ve been SO bad lately about posting over here on the blog. I tell myself all the time I’ll get better, but then I never do! haha but maybe this time, I really will! šŸ˜‰… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJanuary 15, 2024

Rainbow Fire

Magical dust that turns your ordinary fire into RAINBOW fire!

I’ve recently been introduced to some beautiful, magical dust that Dempsey calls “rainbow fire” dust and we are LOVING using it with all the fires we’ve built lately! It’s truly gorgeous and so mesmerizing… The… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVESeptember 20, 2023

Lindsay Ott Family Session

Family Christmas Card Photo Style Ideas // photos by photographer Linsday Ott from Mississippi

I am smiling so big right now as I’m uploading these photos! My precious friend Lindsay Ott (I’ve talked about her here before!) did a mini session of our crew and I’m simply CRAZY about… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEDecember 8, 2022

Weakness is OK!

Weakness is ok!

I wanted to find a family pic for this post because it’s about a passage I LOVE, and I feel like there’s lots of LOVE in this pic! šŸ˜ I’m going through The Bible Recap… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVESeptember 21, 2022

Baby Goats

Cute Baby Goats!

Happy Wednesday from these cute little goats! šŸ™‚ I was looking back at photos from over the summer and these little goats brought the biggest smile to my face! We got to visit the Kiawah… View Full Post

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If the kids said it once, they said it a dozen tim If the kids said it once, they said it a dozen times: ā€œI love the fair!ā€

There really is just something SO special about the Mississippi State Fair. Good times with my loves!
Sharing a few little treasures I’ve found on the Sharing a few little treasures I’ve found on the gram lately! Hope you enjoy these too! 🤩🄰
Fall break in Ocean Springs was just LOVELY 🄰 Fall break in Ocean Springs was just LOVELY 🄰 

We were there during #cruisinthecoast and enjoyed all the old cars we got to see! The main strip was super festive and just extra fun. Hoping to be back soon! šŸšŸ’›
We had the BEST time fall breaking in Ocean Spring We had the BEST time fall breaking in Ocean Springs! We stayed at the brand new and absolutely amazing @thepullmanhouse, which was in a great location just feet from the main downtown strip. The kids had a blast with the three story layout, and they all got their own beds, which was a total bonus!🤩🤩

*not sponsored! Just loved!!! @nancywhittington booked it for us so give her a shout if you want her to book for you too! 🄰*

More on OS later, but for now,
Come with me to @renaissanceatcolonypark to shop f Come with me to @renaissanceatcolonypark to shop for fall home decor and fall party supplies! I found SO MUCH cuteness for Halloween, Thanksgiving, and all the general autumn festivities! Renaissance at Colony Park really does have it all, no matter your vibe. I hope you’ll pay them a visit soon because there’s a high likelihood they’ve got exactly what you’re looking for at one of their many awesome stores! šŸ‚šŸŽƒšŸ¤©šŸ
Margaritaville, you were so much fun! The pool/wat Margaritaville, you were so much fun! The pool/water slide and the arcade could’ve kept the kids entertained for DAYS!!! So grateful that we got to spend time here with our team that we love so much! 🫶
Biloxi with the baseball fam was an absolute BLAST Biloxi with the baseball fam was an absolute BLAST! It rained a lot but the boys played great and came home with a ring! When can we go back?! 

We ate well (the Biloxi @wafflehouseofficial was a highlight!!) and had all the fun! So thankful for the best of friends we get to do all of this with! šŸ„°āš¾ļøšŸ¤©
This giveaway is officially closed! Congrats to ou This giveaway is officially closed! Congrats to our winner @katycrump! And THANK YOU to all who entered! 🄳

šŸ•ā˜•ļø GIVEAWAY! ā˜•ļøšŸ• 

I’m teaming up with my friend @chelseymcmillen_realtor for October’s First Friday Giveaway!! We are so pumped to send one of you home with $50 to @poppypiespizza and $25 to @cultivatecoffeeproject at @belhaventowncenter! 🄳🄳🄳 If you like incredible pizza, coffee on tap, and inspiring surroundings, this giveaway’s for you! 🤩

To enter to win the prize, all you have to do is…
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We had the best time enjoying the deliciousness these places had to offer. We think you’d love it too! Plus, @belhaventowncenter is just a super cool place to spend some time with your people! 
 
This giveaway closes on Tuesday 10/7 and the winner will be notified from these accounts! This is in no way associated with Meta or its affiliates. It’s simply because we love you and want you well fed 😘

Thanks so much for supporting small! Hope you win! ✨
BLOOM WATER BATH TURNS ONE ON SATURDAY! (Well, the BLOOM WATER BATH TURNS ONE ON SATURDAY!
(Well, their storefront’s location does anyway! But the BWB brand has been around for several years. I’ve loved them since day one!šŸ˜)

They’ve recently done some major upgrading to their store’s interior, as well as some upgrading to their fragrances! And they want to celebrate! šŸŽ‰ 

This Saturday, October 4, they have a day full of excitement. Their first 100 customers that day will get a mini laundry care kit as a thank you! (Their laundry detergent is new and smells AWESOME.) They’ll also have some fun gifts with purchases while supplies last! AND RAFFLES! They are raffling off a gift basket, a private party for six, and a private party for 10!

In addition to all the free stuff and give aways, they’ve got three workshops:
🩵 11:30 - 12:30 Kids’ Bath Bomb Workshop (which is free! You can just walk up to- no need to register)
🩵 2:00 - 3:00 How to Blend Your Own Fragrance Workshop (which you DO need to register for by shooting @bloomwaterbath a DM) and the first 15 to register for this get a complimentary body spray of their custom fragrance!
🩵 4:00 - 5:00 is another Kids’ Bath Bomb Workshop, which is also free and doesn’t need to be registered for.

I’m sure I’m forgetting some fun details… There is just so much excitement going on! I hope you can make it by their Dogwood Festival location in Flowood this Saturday, October 4. 

Bloom Water Bath is such a happy store!! 🄳🄰🤩 I know you’ll have a great time on your visit!
Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, Oct Looking for something fun to do this Saturday, October 4? @renaissanceatcolonypark has got you covered! They’re hosting a European Car and Motorcycle show (that we actually happened upon last year and enjoyed immensely) which also includes European beer and Plein Air painting by some awesome local artists! And you won’t believe the cars… they’ll have rides from ALL OVER. I’m not a ā€œcar personā€ but I loved this show last year! 

THEN, at 5 pm, @caramississippi is hosting a wine tasting with light food pairings! CARA is such a sweet animal shelter located in Jackson, and purchasing a ticket to this event is a wonderful way to support their lovely cause! Visit https://carams.org/wine-tasting to grab a spot! 

Of course, between admiring the cars snd sipping on wine samples, there are dozens of shops and restaurants to enjoy!

I hope you’re gearing for a great weekend spent at @renaissanceatcolonypark! 🄰
I could not be any more pleased with the BEAUTIFUL I could not be any more pleased with the BEAUTIFUL pumpkin porch created for me by @gourdgeousdesignsms! And working with them was a dream! I sent them a picture of our space, told them what colors of pumpkins are preferred, took their suggestion on which of their packages best suited my space, and let them handle the rest! They incorporated the plants I already had, and truly just turned our porch into an autumnal dream! 

They are pretty tightly booked the next couple of weeks, but they do have a *few* openings this weekend and next weekend! If you are interested in hiring them, please shoot them a DM and they can tell you what they have available!

Thank you again, @gourdgeousdesignsms team, for partnering with me! I just LOVE IT!! 
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** congrats to @rachelnwatson225 for winning the $ ** congrats to @rachelnwatson225 for winning the $25! ** 9/29 is National Coffee Day!! This day cannot go uncelebrated! 🤩

Tell me your favorite place to grab a coffee or favorite place to meet a friend for a cup to catch up! I’ll pick one winner to send you $25 for your next several cups! 🄰 (bonus points if it’s local coffee!) šŸ’›ā˜•ļø 

šŸ“ø Thanks @gabbi_onthego for this fun pic!
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