Mom Life & Coffee (2024)

07/10/2021

Would you talk to your kids the way you talk to yourself? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Of course not!! We are our own worst critic and it’s not serving us one bit! 😬⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Speak to yourself the way your younger self needed to be spoken to and see how much different you feel. You still need just as much love, support, encouragement, and grace now as you did then. 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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You are beautiful and wonderful and smart and capable! Remind yourself of that daily! 🗓💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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03/10/2021

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A little Sunday Morning reminder that if it isn’t serving you, let it go!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍁 Unhealthy relationships⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🍁 Other people’s opinions ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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These dead things are taking up space and preventing new growth. 🌳 You deserve better! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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29/09/2021

Can you tell that I love fall?!? 🍁🍂🍁

But seriously, aren’t these earrings adorable? (swipe for a closer up)

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27/09/2021

This is a double win…graphic tee and PUMPKIN SPICE! 🎃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Y’all, this is my absolute favorite season! 🍂🍁🍃⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I can’t wait to share all of my fall favs with you! 😍⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want to know…What is your favorite season and where do you live? 🗺🌷☀️🍁❄️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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23/09/2021

Y’all!! This was sooo good! 🤤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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My favorite thing to order from Olive Garden is the Shrimp Scampi (and the soup!). This is a copycat recipe and it did not disappoint! 👌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Even the 14 and 2 year olds liked it! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Would any of you like to see the occasional cooking video or sharing of a recipe? 🎥⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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22/09/2021

Here it is! Two completely different looks! 😂
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T-shirt/yoga pants, no makeup! 👚
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Dress/makeup/jewelry! 💄
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Pictures taken one day apart. Welcome to my life! You never know what you’ll get from one day to the next. Just keepin it real! 🤷🏼‍♀️
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18/09/2021

You may have noticed that I’ve been pretty MIA lately. You may have wondered if I’ve quit or given up on the page. The answer to that is NO. 🚫 There are soooo many things that I want to do here! The truth and lie to it is TIME (or lack thereof). Let me explain…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am a single momma and entrepreneur. I have three kids and a growing business that require a huge chunk of my time. ⏰ I am sooo blessed to be going through a major growth spurt recently in my company and I don’t plan on stopping any time soon. What that sometimes comes with (and the truth part of my statement above) is long work days, stress, exhaustion, overwhelm, and fear. 😩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now here’s the lie…it’s not a lack of time to post. Let’s be real, it only takes a few minutes to throw up a post. It’s a lack of time to post PERFECTLY! 👌🏻 And by perfectly I mean that I’m not perfect, my house isn’t perfect, I don’t look perfect. You guys, I’m a hot mess some days (no makeup, yesterday’s makeup 😬, still in pajamas, messy house), my house is “in process” with decor and renovation, and I’m struggling with my health and weight. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Those are the real reasons that I’m not doing what I really want to do on here! I’m afraid of judgement of my reality! 😳I’m afraid that if I can’t show up perfectly, you won’t want me to show up at all, or you won’t think I’m “good enough”, or you’ll think I’m a hypocrite. 🤨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want so badly to encourage you, support you, entertain you, help you, and maybe even make you laugh occasionally. But I’ll never be able to show up perfectly and I really don’t have the energy at this point to try. SO, I am going to try to do all the things here that I want to do IMPERFECTLY! Hot mess, overweight, tired, etc. And if that’s your jam, please stick around! You’re my people! 🥰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
But if any of you are looking for perfection, or are just mean and judgmental, please unfollow me now!! No hurt feelings! It’s better this way. 🤷🏼‍♀️

08/08/2021

Yesterday we took a little break and spent some time on the river. 🚤

07/08/2021

Enough said!! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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05/08/2021

Don’t settle for mediocre! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💕 You are more than that!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💕 Life is meant to be more than that! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💕 You deserve more than that!

04/08/2021

Ready for meeting #2 today! Let’s do this!! 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻

02/08/2021

Fear, limiting beliefs, self-sabotage, etc… 😔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Been there, done that, have had the struggles to show for it. I’m still working through some of it. 😖⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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But let me tell you…the person that I am, the changes I have experienced, my outlook on life, my relationships, my business, all the things!, have improved so much since I started believing in and valuing MYSELF! 🤩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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YOU are worthy, smart, strong, capable, etc. DO NOT let whatever it is you think you are lacking be the thing that holds you back. 🛑⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Remember…⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
🏀 Michael Jordan was cut from his high school basketball team. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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🎥 Walt Disney was told by his former newspaper editor that “he lacked imagination and had no good ideas”.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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💡 Thomas Edison was told by his teachers that he was too stupid to learn anything. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📺 Oprah was fired from her first TV job as an anchor in Baltimore. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📚 Stephen King’s first book was rejected 30 times.

31/07/2021

This is the (no makeup, it’s Saturday so who cares) face of the WORST MOM EVER!! 🤦🏼‍♀️

Why you ask?? 🤷🏼‍♀️

Because I made my kid go outside and play on this beautiful, sunny, 74 degree day! ☀️Mind you, she has a whole playset and trampoline out there.

Oh, the torture!! 🙄🙄🙄

17/07/2021

Just in case you forgot! 😄⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have an awesome weekend lovelies!! 💕

13/07/2021

What you’ll see here is a Work-From-Home Mother in her natural habitat… 👩‍💻
(please tell me you read that in a British accent 😂)

I feel like I have spent so much time in this chair, behind this desk, lately that’s it’s just become a part of who I am. 🤷🏼‍♀️

But ya know what??? I ain’t complaining! 😜

This is what I’ve been dreaming of and working for and I’m so grateful! 🥰
(I may need to get a more comfortable chair though) 🪑

12/07/2021

Would you rather?? 🤷🏼‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Would you rather I keep this page exclusively for encouraging and inspiring quotes/posts and keep my personal/lifestyle/skincare/home decor posts on my personal page? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Or, do you want me to post it ALL here on this page so you get more variety and day-to-day life stuff as well? 😜⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Please let me know in the comments what YOU would prefer! 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I want to listen to my audience and deliver the content that you want to see. 👀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I appreciate you all! 🥰

07/07/2021

Anyone else keep saying “I’ll be better when I…”, “It will happen when I…”, etc.? 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I do this to myself way too much! I sell myself short, doubt my abilities, and hold myself back because I don’t think I’m ready. 😩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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The truth is…I am ready! I’ve always been ready. I’m more than capable! I just need to trust myself and step out and do the thing! 💪🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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And so do you! You are amazing, and strong, and brilliant, and more than capable of achieving your goals and living your dreams! You already have what it takes! 💕

04/07/2021

Have a safe and happy 4th! 🎆🇺🇸🍉⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Enjoy the people around you, the small and simple moments, and the memories being made. 😌

30/06/2021

There is no timeline for your success...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Oprah was 32 before she got her own show. 📺⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Vera Wang didn't open her first bridal boutique until she was 40. 👰‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Julia Child didn't write her first cookbook until she was 50. 🥐⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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J.K. Rowling didn't publish her first Harry Potter book until she was 36. 📚⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I am 41 and just now getting to a good place in my life. 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Whatever it is that you're working towards, don't stop. If you're willing to do the work and make the effort, your time will come.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm rooting for you! 📣

28/06/2021

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To all of my LGBTQ friends and family...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I see you! 👀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I support you! 💪🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
I love you! 💕 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

26/06/2021

Hey Y'all! I stepped away and took a break for a few weeks. We had an unexpected and tragic death in the family 😢 and I've just been really busy building my business. It was a needed and necessary break. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I want to use this as a reminder to you that it's ok to take a break! If that is what your body and/or your soul needs, don't ignore it. Take care of yourself. 💕⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm excited to be back and look forward to what's to come. Also, if you want to see me in more of my day to day life, go follow me ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Love y'all! Have an awesome weekend! 😘

03/06/2021

I know this isn’t my typical upbeat post, but I just felt that SOMEONE needed to hear this today. 👇🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As someone who has been abused, this is something that I’ve battled repeatedly. I think that’s part of trauma. Needing to know “why” so badly that you wonder if you are to blame. The truth is, sometimes we will never know the “why”, but I can assure it has nothing to do with you! The person that hurt you…it’s about THEM! The burden of blame is for them to carry, not you. That sh*t is HEAVY and it’s keeping you stuck. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Put it down. No, seriously…PUT IT DOWN! Drop it! Throw it in a river! Whatever you need to do.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now wipe your eyes.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Now move forward, friend. Forward in freedom. Freedom from shame, guilt, or blame. You are worthy of freedom, happiness, and love! Let me say that one more time. YOU ARE WORTHY!! 🙌🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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If you are struggling with trauma or any of these heavy emotions, please reach out to somebody. If possible, seek professional help. I cannot advocate for therapy enough. Also know that you are not alone. I’m here thinking about you, holding space for you, and cheering you on, as are so many others! ❤️

31/05/2021

Happy Memorial Day! 🇺🇸

28/05/2021

I think we have this idea that self-care is bubble baths, spa days, and naps. And it can be all of those things for sure! But it can also just be any dang thing that brings you joy!! Any! Thing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Buy yourself flowers! 💐⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Mindlessly scroll Pinterest or Social Media! 📱⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Organize your closet! 👗⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Eat a donut! 🍩⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I believe that sometimes we overthink it or make it too complicated. The point is just to take care of yourself in whatever way you need in that moment. Even if what you need is just to eat a donut! 🤤⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I hope you do SOMETHING for yourself this weekend. Something that brings you joy! And then come back over here and tell me what it is. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

26/05/2021

VERY SUSPICIOUS! 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Momma, this is your reminder to go check on your kids! 👀😬

25/05/2021

I think we tend be very hard on ourselves if we aren't making quick progress. We think we aren't trying hard enough, we aren't dedicated enough, we don't have the talent, or we just aren't capable. Y'all, I've been there so 😢 many 😢 times! I am, by far, my own worst critic! 😡⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's the thing though...if I look back at where I was two years ago, I have come so far. Slowly. It's been a series of very small steps. 🚶🏼‍♀️ Sometimes it's been two steps forward, one step back. But that's still progress! 🤷🏼‍♀️⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Friends, if you're feeling stuck or like you aren't making progress, please look a little closer. 👀 Remind yourself of where you were when you started. See how far you've come! Don't stop. Don't give up. Don't doubt yourself. Just take the next step! Every step, no matter how small, is still a step! 🙌🏻

22/05/2021

It’s ok to fall! It’s natural even! Just don’t stay down. Get back up and keep moving. You’ve 👏🏻 got 👏🏻 this! 👏🏻⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
Have an awesome Saturday! 💕

20/05/2021

Sometimes we get so focused on the hustle and grind that we forget to slow down and take a moment...⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏰ Take a moment to enjoy where you are.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏰ Take a moment to reflect on how far you've come.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏰ Take a moment to appreciate all of the blessings you have.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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⏰ Take a moment to just be in the moment with your kids, your partner, your friends, or even yourself.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We will never get this time back, so don't forget to slow down and take it all in. 💕

19/05/2021

This is something I have been struggling with HARD lately!! I have things that I want to do, but I'm afraid of the shame that I might feel if other people see me fail. 😰⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Here's the funny thing...if it weren't for other people, I wouldn't care so much if I fail. 🤷🏼‍♀️ If I try something that I really want to do and it doesn't work out, I'm ok with that! At least I got to try and I don't have to wonder what "could have" happened or what it "might have" been like. 🤔⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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As I'm typing this, I'm shaking my head because it sounds so dumb! 🙄 But I know I'm not the only one that feels this! Have you struggled with this? What did you do to overcome it? Or are you still struggling? Please tell me in the comments if I'm not alone and what you've found helps with this. 👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻

18/05/2021

If you want to follow my “personal” account I have made it public. Over there I will be positing more day to day and lifestyle stuff. I’d like to try to keep this page on point with why I started it, so the other stuff will be on my personal page. Jump on over and give it a follow if you’d like. 😃
Hope you all are having an awesome Tuesday! 💕🎉💕

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