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Laurel at THE HIVEAugust 2, 2013

Eatin’ and Writin’

When you have a minute, check out my most recent blog post for Highland Village! Eating good food and writing about it has got to be at the top of my list of favorite work assignments…… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 31, 2013

Thanks, Chicago

About two weeks ago, I returned home from a week of bliss and overeating in the lovely windy city of Chicago! We returned to real life and some drama (more on that later) which immediately… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJuly 2, 2013

Everybody Loves A Bean Dip!

I think I have a new favorite appetizer/snack recipe to add to the food file! I was in charge of making a healthy dip for a shower a few weeks back, and after looking at… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJune 12, 2013

Cocktail Hour(s)

Cocktails, cocktails, cocktails! To me, summer is the most perfect cocktail season. A cool, refreshing mixed drink is hard to beat when it’s 90+ outside! I’ve had two fun work-related cocktail blog posts to put… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEJune 11, 2013

Pretty Bridal Shower Recap

Over the weekend, I got to help host two REALLY fun showers, both of which ended up being really pretty! One was a bridal shower for my fabulous friend Avery, and the other was a… View Full Post

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Laurel at THE HIVEMay 30, 2013

InstaNYC, Part 2

To continue where we left off with yesterday’s post…. 🙂 An extra special thanks to the Brickells, our cousins who live in NYC. They showed us around on Sunday and even let Price play a… View Full Post

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How PERFECT has the weather been lately for outdoo How PERFECT has the weather been lately for outdoor dining? My crew has enjoyed several outdoor meals (breakfast, lunch, dessert, drinks, AND dinner! But not all in one day 😆) at @renaissanceatcolonypark lately - they have so many wonderful options!! 

Here’s a full list of places with outdoor options available at Renaissance:
Another Broken Egg
Aplos (@eataplos)
Barnes & Noble Starbucks Cafe
Basil’s (@roostersbasils)
Caet (@caet_seafood)
Chicken Salad Chick
Five Guys Burgers
Inspire Nutrition (@inspire.nutrition.ms)
Koestler Prime (@koestlerprime)
Local 463 (@local463) 
Malco Cinema Grill & Bar
Mochinut 
Panera Bread
Pedro’s Tacos & Tequilas (@pedrostacostequila)
Scoop-de-doo Ice Cream (@scoop.dee.doo)
Smoothie King
Starbucks 
Taste Italian (@tasteitaliankitchen outdoor coming soon!)
Whimsy Cookie Company (@whimsycookieridgeland)
Zea Rotisserie & Bar
If the kids said it once, they said it a dozen tim If the kids said it once, they said it a dozen times: “I love the fair!”

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! 🍁💛
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! 🍂🎃🤩🍁
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! 🥰⚾️🤩
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! 🥳

🍕☕️ GIVEAWAY! ☕️🍕 

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…
✨ follow @chelseymcmillen_realtor 
✨ follow @laurel_at_thehive 
✨ like this post
✨ tag one friend per comment below (each tag is one entry!) 

That’s it! BUT! Bonus entries!
✨ bonus entry option 1: follow @poppypiespizza & @cultivatecoffeeproject then come back and put ‘followed’ in a separate comment 
✨ bonus entry option 2: share this post to your story then put ‘shared’ in a separate comment

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!😍)

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! 🎉 

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 “car person” 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!! 
#brandpartner
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