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Here’s a quick peek 👀 into the girls’ new shared bedroom! _______________________________ What u...

AD | My annual Ghoul Gang party is here and this year I have partnered with @orientaltrading for all the fun tricks and treats! This Ghoulish Gala Hocus Pocus inspired Halloween party has a side of ghoulish cuteness with fun pops of pink, purple, sparkle, and of course black!

Since my girls are still young, I look forward to this Halloween party for kids each year. I like to keep it light, fun, and more cute than scary! What I love about shopping on Oriental Trading is knowing they have the best variety of fun not-so-spooky Halloween supplies, with a mixture of classic fright night items. Everything you see from the jumbo spider entry moment, to the Hocus Pocus party table, Tricks & Treats station, and fun party games, all can be found on Oriental Trading! Save this post and share with fellow Halloween party throwers! Be sure to use code YAY for free shipping when prepping for your Halloween bash!

#OTCPartner
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#HocusPocusParty
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AD | My annual Ghoul Gang party is here and this year I have partnered with @orientaltrading for ...

Moments like this happen more often than I’d like to admit.. but you know what I say, JUST ROLL W...

👻🎃💕 Switching to Spooky Season mode 👻🎃 Who is ready?! #halloweenherewecome #itshalloweentime ...

I created my very own little secret garden patio 🌱 💫
This Outdoor Patio DIY project has been on my mind for over a year now, and I could not be more happy with how it turned out! My outdoor dining area needed the updating, and with the cozy weather approaching I couldn’t wait any longer! The DIY of it all is really simple! Head to the blog post to see all the details:

https://thebohodiaries.com/diy-outdoor-patio-transformation-with-designer-plants/

A special thanks to @designerplantsusa for believing in my vision and providing beautiful product to make this dream come true 😊

#outdoorpatiodiy #patiodesign #artificialflowers #artificialgreenwall #patiomakeover #diyblogger #myhomedesign #greenwall #outdooroasis #patiogarden #backyarddesign #simplediys #easydiy #diyforlife

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I created my very own little secret garden patio 🌱 💫 This Outdoor Patio DIY project has been on ...

❓What would you say is your biggest hold up with taking on a project at home yourself? 🤨 In the ...

Happy Friday!
For some of us, this is the “last weekend” of summer for our kiddos before school starts. It may be hot but I encourage you to #getoutside and make some lasting memories with your littles. There’s nothing better than letting them just be kids outside. Let them be silly. Let them be curious. Let them ask you all the questions. We as parents may not have all the answers, but the fact that they’re interested and want to learn says a lot for the person they will grow in to be. Cast the shadow of leader by showing them how to be curious and how to have an adventurous nature.
Taking a walk outside is free, and your kids will love you for it ☺️

Cheers to the weekend! 🥂

#1000hoursoutside #finaldaysofsummer #endlesssummer #letthembekids #letthemexplore #letthembewild #toddlermoms #toddlermomsofinstagram #instagrammom

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Happy Friday! For some of us, this is the “last weekend” of summer for our kiddos before school s...

✨ Family friendly travel ideas in NC ✨
Carter Falls in Elkin NC is a great hike to a beautiful open waterfall and swimming area that both adults and kids enjoy. There are tons of locations to park and hike in depending on how much exercise you’re looking for. We chose a short route since we have little legs in tow and they did such a great job! This is a beautiful spot and one I highly recommend to take as a family weekend trip! See more of our experience here:

https://thebohodiaries.com/a-weekend-adventure-in-elkin-nc/

I’m sharing our experience hiking in with toddlers along with some tips to get you through. We also had a WONDERFUL hosted stay you can take a look at here, and one I’ll be sharing next!

Have you ever visited Elkin NC?

#Familyadventures #familyvacations #familytrip #kidfriendlytravel #CarterFalls #ElkinNC #VisitNC #hikingwithkids #familyoutdoors #1000hoursoutside #NorthCarolinaWaterfalls #waterfallsofinstagram #familytravelblog #newblogpost #northcarolinablogger #ncblogger #northcarolinaoutdoors #nchiddengems

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✨ Family friendly travel ideas in NC ✨ Carter Falls in Elkin NC is a great hike to a beautiful op...

• Half Bathroom is done! 👌🏼
Another vision that started on a mood board come to life! I could not be happier. Board and batten really does bring a design element even to the smallest of spaces. The colors compliment the boho farmhouse vibe I have created throughout my entire first floor (minus the kitchen which is in the works) and I love how much nicer it feels to walk in there.

What do you think?!

SAVE for your future projects & SHARE with someone who enjoys budget home DIYs and renovations.
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• Half Bathroom is done! 👌🏼 Another vision that started on a mood board come to life! I could not...

#AD | 🎃 Get ready for unleashed spooktacular savings! 🕷️ Dive into the Halloween spirit with Oriental Trading Company’s early access to Halloween Dollar Deals! 🍬 From bewitching décor to boo-tiful costumes, @orientaltrading is having over 200 items marked up to 70% off, and they are adding new items weekly! Use code YAY for free shipping when you checkout! 🌙 I have already got a cart full of perfect items for a Hocus Pocus party! Don’t miss out on the wickedly good discounts – shop now and haunt your house for less!

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#OrientalTradingPartner

#HalloweenDollarDeals

#HalloweenEverything

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#AD | 🎃 Get ready for unleashed spooktacular savings! 🕷️ Dive into the Halloween spirit with Orie...

#Ad | Hey #FayettevilleNC! Main Event is having its Grand Opening this Friday, August 11 and you will WANT to be there! My family and I got a sneak peek into this all-in-one entertainment facility and non-stop fun does not even begin to cover it! #MainEvent has something for everyone to be entertained. They will be doing tons of fun activities for the Grand Opening on Friday including:

• First 200 Guests in line on August 11 will receive laser tag for ONE YEAR!
• During the weekend, $10 donations will be made for every strike bowled with a goal of raising $10,000 for Main Event’s local charity partner Fayetteville Urban Ministry!
• On Sunday August 13, guests can participate in Big Super Fun Sundae Challenge, awarding a free sundae to any family who can finish the entire sundae in 5 minutes!

I had a blast racking up points with my girls at the arcade games, running through laser tag with my family, and bowling the night away. @mymainevent also has a signature in-center dining experience called Family Kitchen, which was SO good. It has handcrafted, flavorful American-classic dishes where everyone in the group can find something they love. Main Event also has great party and birthday package options! Head to Main Event in Fayetteville this Friday, August 11th for the Grand Opening and be ready to feel like a kid again!

#MainEventFayetteville
#FamilyFun

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#Ad | Hey #FayettevilleNC! Main Event is having its Grand Opening this Friday, August 11 and you ...

🍉 Celebrating National Watermelon Day with a sweet twist! 🎂🍉 Indulge in the juicy goodness of summer with a refreshing watermelon cake – the perfect treat to beat the heat! I made this for the recent Bachelorette Party weekend as it is great to snack on and to keep the party hydrated!
I’ve covered our Bachelorette Party on a Boat on the blog 👇🏼

https://thebohodiaries.com/bachelorette-party-on-a-boat/

Head there to see all the details of the party including how to make your own watermelon cake. Swipe over to see the gorgeous bride from day💦 to night🕺🏼🪩

🌞🍰 #NationalWatermelonDay #WatermelonCake #SweetSummerTreats #RefreshingDelights #BachelorettePartyIdeas #BachelorettePartyonaBoat #BoatParty #bacheloretteweekend #fruitcake #watermelonsugar #healthycakes #carolinabeachnc #ncblogger #northcarolinablogger #partyplanningideas

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🍉 Celebrating National Watermelon Day with a sweet twist! 🎂🍉 Indulge in the juicy goodness of sum...

Never stop dreaming and believing in yourself. Consistency is key and you are the ONLY one who can truly motivate to follow through on that dream. Nothing is impossible if you really REALLY want it 🫶 I’m sharing mine that I’m currently living in the comments below. Come share one of yours too!

You got this. If I can help in anyway, I’m an open book! ❤️

#liveyourdream #reachyourdream #doityourself #dreamitanddoit #momprenuer #diymom #diymama #shescrafty

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Never stop dreaming and believing in yourself. Consistency is key and you are the ONLY one who ca...

Does anyone else feel like 2023 is going by in a blink? I can’t believe we’re at back to school time. Thanks for all the beautiful, 🥵hot, memories July. You held a lot for me🫶

#northcarolina #ncgirl #northcarolinablogger #ncblogger #wilmington #carolinabeach #ncbeaches #kurebeach #catamaransailing #catamaranlife #bacheloretteweekend #bachelorettepartyideas #boozyandgroovy #beachlifestyle #goodbyejuly

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Does anyone else feel like 2023 is going by in a blink? I can’t believe we’re at back to school t...

I would happily choose you every time💕 Happy Birthday bestie 🎉💕🫰 @ashleyv.and.co 💗 Thank you so much for being such a vital part of my weird little worlds and one of my biggest supporters. I’m so glad when we met all those years ago, we held right and never let go. 🫶 I wish you a beautiful year of happiness, blessings, love and pure blissful joy sis 💗 You deserve it and more.

#birthdaygirl👑 #birthdayqueen #happybirthdaytoher #birthdaygirl🎂 #happybirthdaybestie

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I would happily choose you every time💕 Happy Birthday bestie 🎉💕🫰 @ashleyv.and.co 💗 Thank you so m...

My girls and I are so excited to see our PAWesome pals the Paw Patrol Live! in Raleigh this Fall! 🐾

👉🏼We are gifting one lucky winner, 4 tickets to the show! Swipe to see more about how Puptastic the show is going to be! Here’s how to enter:
🐾 Follow me 🙋🏼‍♀️ @the.nicki.odom
🐾Follow @pawpatrollive 🐕
🐾 Head to my stories and Slide 🛝 the bar to enter!

That’s it! If you have little ones that are big Paw Patrol fans like mine, this would be such a great way to surprise them this upcoming season. Bonus entries if you comment below with your favorite Paw Patroller! 🐾

#PawPatrol #PawPatrolLive #kidsactivitiesideas #kidsshow #toddlershow #toddleractivity #kidsdayout #Nickelodeon

* this GA is not associate with Instagram or it’s affiliates. Entry is available 7/12/2023 and will close 7/14/2023. The Winner will be announced 7/15/2023.

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My girls and I are so excited to see our PAWesome pals the Paw Patrol Live! in Raleigh this Fall!...

Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🧨🎆 recap off the coast of Cherry Grove and Little River. ⛵️🌊☀️

Have you visited this area before? I love my NC beaches, but northern SC coast has some beautiful spots too! We had a blast sailing @svtidechaser and hanging with friends on the beach 🫶☀️

#CherryGrove #LittleRiver #4thofjulyweekend #vacationvlog #sailingcatamaran #oceanvibes #atthebeach #sunshineday #familyvlog

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Fourth of July 🇺🇸 🧨🎆 recap off the coast of Cherry Grove and Little River. ⛵️🌊☀️ Have you visit...

Shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉to this God send of a man💖 Enjoy some pics of him that give me the tingles 🔥✨ including an intro he’s been working on 🍊for something fun 😄 I love you more and more each day and year, here’s to another beautiful year around the ☀️ with you @odom_insea

Give him some birthday love in the comments!

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Shouting HAPPY BIRTHDAY 🎉to this God send of a man💖 Enjoy some pics of him that give me the tingl...

🧨🇺🇸✨ Party In The USA! 🇺🇸 Try a fun spin on the American Flag with this DIY front door decor idea! I took one dowel rod, tons of extra ribbon I had (that I always stock up on after the Christmas season), some glue and extra blue fabric to piece together this little cutie. 4th of July is just a couple days away and this DIY project is the perfect welcome front door decor. 🇺🇸🫰

Are you hosting for the 4th of July?

Comment below and share with others you think might like this fun little DIY project!

Front door decor | holiday decor | Fourth of July | #frontdoordecor #frontporchdecor #redwhiteandbluedecor #4thofjulydecor #holidayhomedecor

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🧨🇺🇸✨ Party In The USA! 🇺🇸 Try a fun spin on the American Flag with this DIY front door decor idea...

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✨🌈🐷💖 It’s a perfect day✨ Peppa Pig Pastel Rainbow Kids Birthday Party is up on the blog! https:...

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A very happy Peppa Pig Rainbow Birthday! 🌈✨ Ellie asked for a Peppa Pig birthday to celebrate her...

Do you have an upcoming Bachelorette party your planning?!✨👰‍♀️💖
Ideas on throwing a Bachelorette’s Last Splash Pool Party is live on the blog!🎉🥂🍾

https://thebohodiaries.com/a-last-splash-bachelorette-pool-party/

You will find tips and inspiration for decorating a glamorous bachelorette party table and mimosa bar, along with fun party guest favors and bachelorette game ideas!

This was a pre-party for my future sis-in-law who is marrying my brother in September 🫶. We have a big Bachelorette trip in July that #WilmingtonNC is not ready for!! 😊

Head to the blog post to see and shop any Bachelorette decor, favors, and fun straight from the site!
Which part of the party is your favorite?!

#Bacheloretteslastsplash #poolpartydecor
#partyplanners
#BacheloretteParty
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#BrideToBe
#shesgettingmarried
#bacheloretteweekend
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Do you have an upcoming Bachelorette party your planning?!✨👰‍♀️💖 Ideas on throwing a Bachelorette...

The most magical addition to the Disney Princess Party was having Elsa show up to surprise the birthday girl! @hanmariesparties is a must have to elevate your kids’ party and bring SO much extra joy to their special day. HanMarie’s Performing Arts & Events has tons of Princess AND superheroes to choose from. When they come to your event, these are just a couple of the awesome ways they bring magic:

• Getting To Know You” time with birthday prince/princess
• Tell His/her Special Story.
• Enchant Guests By Singing His/her Signature Song
• Sprinkle Pixie Dust to Make All Dreams and Wishes Come True

Caroline and her guests were fully enchanted, and if you need further proof just watch the 3rd slide!☺️
#HanMariesParties brought the magic ✨💓❄️

If you’re in the #FayettevilleNC or surrounding areas I highly recommend @hanmariesparties for your party! Trust me, the kids will talk about the experience for a loonggg time! 👸

#partyinspiration
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#PrincessAppearance
#PrincessElsa
#DisneyPrincessParty
#NorthCarolinaEvents
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The most magical addition to the Disney Princess Party was having Elsa show up to surprise the bi...

To the father of my girls, I love you. Thank you for all that you do for them, for us, and selflessly, everyone else. Watching you teach, love, and help our girls grow in faith everyday feels like the highest blessing I have ever received.

Our girls love you more than their Barbie’s, and that’s high praise.🤣

I hope all the great dads out their had an amazing Father’s Day today!

#HappyFathersDaybabe #happyfathersday❤️ #FathersDayIdeas

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To the father of my girls, I love you. Thank you for all that you do for them, for us, and selfl...

“Have courage and be kind. Where there is kindness, there is goodness. And when there is goodness, there is magic.” - Cinderella ✨

✨My daughter’s 5th Disney Princess Birthday Party is now on the blog!

https://thebohodiaries.com/a-happy-5th-disney-princess-birthday-party/

When Caroline couldn’t decide on one Princess, we decided to celebrate them all on her day and secretly it was a childhood dream come true for me 👸. This party idea hits my 3 pillars to a great party and more, so make sure you head to the link above (or click it in bio or stories).

Read about all the details in the blog post and Pin them to your party Pinterest board for future use! Let me know what you think in the comments! Which Disney Princess is your favorite?! Mine and my girls’ are in the comments 😇

#disneyprincesses #disneyprincessparty #princessparty #princessbirthdayparty #5thbirthdayparty #partyplanning #partyblogger #partymama #disneyparty #disneyprincessstyle #kidspartyinspo #kidspartyplanner #kidspartyinspo

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“Have courage and be kind. Where there is kindness, there is goodness. And when there is goodness...

#Ad | What says FUN more than a glam pool party for a bachelorette on a hot summer day?! @OrientalTrading has EVERYTHING I look for in throwing an over-the-top soiree, and for the ultimate glam bachelorette pool bash, there is no shortage of party supplies on their site! The balloons and gold foil backdrop are the perfect focal point to capture all the fun photo ops. No bachelorette poolside bash is complete without a yummy mimosa bar, and #OrientalTrading has all the cute Bride themed accessories for food, drinks, and decor!

The guest gifts were probably the biggest hit, complete with a customized jelly tote, inflatable engagement ring drink holder, iridescent sun visor, personal fan with the Groom’s face, YAY swirly straws and more! Honestly, this party came together better than I imagined and it’s all thanks to the selection I found in one place, OrientalTrading.com! Head to their website and be sure to use code YAY for free shipping!

#OTCPartner

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#BachelorettePartySupplies
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#Ad | What says FUN more than a glam pool party for a bachelorette on a hot summer day?! @Orienta...

#Ad | Warmer weather means I am spending so much time outside with my family and often lose track of the day. Dinner is sometimes at the back of my mind, but thankfully, I have my @salsaritas app to order a delicious and fresh dinner to go for the whole family! Their meats are flame-grilled every day, and all produce is freshly prepared daily too!

There is nothing better than having a fresh dinner option for my family when I need it in a pinch. Our favorites to order are #Salsaritas entrees with added chips, queso, and fountain drink combo! You get all the favorites in one meal. I gotta have my @cocacola with my chips and queso! I order it for pick up at any scheduled time and love enjoying at home with my family! I’m looking forward to more Salsarita’s nights with my family this summer!

#SalsaritasChipsAndQueso
#CocaCola

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#Ad | Warmer weather means I am spending so much time outside with my family and often lose track...

Summer is approaching which, for me, means lots of at home activities to have on hand. These fun Sticker Activity Books by @cupkin.co were just released and are the perfect companion for the kiddos. They can use their imagination and place the stickers on different scenes, as well as use their creativity with coloring! We take our #Cupkin Sticker Activity Book on road trips, to the park, and even during quiet time at home. My favorite is when the girls work together to finish a page, I love watching their creative teamwork. Head to my stories to see their teamwork in action and check out Cupkin’s Sticker Activity Books through the link!

#CupkinPartner
#ActivitiesForKids
#StickerBooks
#SummerActivitiesForKids
#KidsActivities
#KidsActivityBook
#SparkImagination
#ImaginativePlay
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Summer is approaching which, for me, means lots of at home activities to have on hand. These fun ...

#AD | All hail Princess Caroline on her royal 5th birthday party! In partnership with @OrientalTrading I can piece together an all Disney Princess Party in one single order and have it delivered to my doorstep! I found all the best options from tableware, entrance decorations, photo back drops, and food trays, for the this regal princess theme. Make Oriental Trading your first and only stop for all the Disney Princess party items! The plates and crown bowls were definitely a favorite of the party. My little princess and all of her guests also enjoyed fun themed crafting with a DIY activity table of making your own princess crown, and decorating your own castle birdhouse. All of which you can find on Oriental Trading’s website! Be sure to use code YAY when you checkout for free shipping!

#OTCPartner #OrientalTradingCompany #PrincessParty #KidsPartyIdeas #kidspartydecorations

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#AD | All hail Princess Caroline on her royal 5th birthday party! In partnership with @OrientalTr...

AD | For all my home projects both inside and out, I am constantly struggling with sufficient lig...

There is nothing more that brings me joy then to watch my girls grow in their own confidence and ...

#AD | Here’s how I do Father’s Day gifting like a pro. Sam’s Club is my go-to for finding all the...

One of my favorite things about taking on party planning and decorating is how much I learn at ev...

Gooodbye ugly porch light and hellooo beautiful new modern porch illuminating adornment 😃 I thoug...

You don’t need anyone’s approval or recognition of your beauty. When you shine it comes out all o...

Cue the tears 🥲🥹🥹 My big girl has finished preschool and is off to “big school!” As a rising Kin...

Easy DIY kid crafts to do at home are HUGE on my summer to-do list this year. There are so many f...

When we bought our house 4 years ago, I knew most of the light fixtures were going to have to go!...

✨💖 Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms today.
On days when you are exhausted, the kids aren’t behaving, the house is a mess, just know You’re doing a great job. Motherhood is crazy. Never in a million years did I think my heart would be this full. It aches and breaks, feels overwhelming joy, and love all at the same time.
We are all Super Mom in our own way. I hope today all the moms out there get to enjoy their special day, I know I will!

📸: @kristin.guynn.photo 🥹💖
#HappyMothersDay #Momsday #MothersDay #motherhoodjourney #motherhoodphotography #mommyandmephotoshoot #selkie #portraitphotoshoot #mothersdayideas

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✨💖 Happy Mother’s Day to all the beautiful moms today. On days when you are exhausted, the kids ...

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