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Supporting Breast Cancer Awareness

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October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Thousands of people will participate in their local Susan G. Komen races/walks this month. Knoxville’s is on October 21st. I will be walking/running to honor the women in my family who have been affected by breast cancer, as well as the dozens of breast cancer patients and survivors that I have worked with over the past few years. I had two aunts who bravely battled breast cancer. My Aunt Juanita was a 20+ year survivor before she was diagnosed with either pancreatic or liver cancer a few years ago. My other aunt, Barbara, battled […]

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#Write31Days, All Things Fashion, Style

Celebrating National Consignment Day

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“I secondhand shop because I love it when someone else pays full price first.” I love going to a consignment store and ruffling through rack after rack of clothes. I have seen items from Michael Kors and Ralph Lauren to James Perse and Tory Burch, all at a fraction of their original {full} price. Today, October 2nd, is the first-ever National Consignment Day! Consigning is a great way to make smart, sustainable fashion choices and earn some extra money, especially right now before the holiday! {**This post contains affiliate links. I will receive a small commission and/or be compensated if […]

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Blogtober 2017, Day 1: Welcome to My “Green Acres”

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Aahhh… October! Not only is Fall in full swing around here in the East Tennessee mountains, but in the blogosphere, it’s Blogtober! I did this challenge last year, so for the second year in a row now, I’m challenging myself to write a blog every day this month! So welcome to my little corner of the blogosphere and to Green Acres Meets Paris! I hope you’ll stick around with me this month where hopefully you’ll discover some new favorites {fall fashions, booties, movies, books, recipes, and more} as well as learn a little more about me! I discovered Blogtober last year when another […]

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25+ Pumpkin Carving Ideas

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When I was in elementary school, we had a pumpkin decorating contest. I didn’t win first place, but I got an “honorable mention”. Pumpkin carving and decorating has come a long way since my elementary school days. There are some talented pumpkin carvers out there, like these contest winners at This Old House. Here are some simple DIY pumpkin carving ideas. Smart School House has some pretty good pumpking carving hacks. Not into carving up a pumpkin? Then check out these ideas from Crafting Morning. You can paint a few pumpkins to look like tiny minions or the Teenage Ninja […]

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100+ Care Package Ideas for the Holidays

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The holidays are just around the corner and who doesn’t love to get a care package from a friend, a loved one, or a Secret Santa? I love getting a large envelope or small package in the mail because I wasn’t expecting a package and I get excited to see what’s in the envelope or box. I rip into it with enthusiasm and find wonderful little gifts! The great thing about care packages is that they can be sent to anyone! Family members send care packages to their children who are away at college or studying abroad. Churches gather small […]

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