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Reflecting on 2022

December 29, 2022

I have been writing yearly recaps since 2018, and I am so excited to keep it going! I just finished reflecting through my 2021 post, and it filled my heart with the best nostalgia. Sassy Southern Blonde is like my personal online diary that I share with y’all, so thank you for being here and caring enough about me and my little family! 🙂 2022 was an incredible year for me both professionally and personally. I partnered with some of my dream brands, I traveled to places on my bucket list, I got engaged to the guy I love, I saw brand growth on my social media platforms, and I watched my sweet baby boy become a wild toddler!

January 2022January

Like most Januarys, the beginning was slow, but I did take my first trip of the year to California! I traveled with my management agency at the time to San Luis Obispo to meet the team and spend a few days connecting with them and the other girls on their roster. We really had the best time from horseback riding (my FIRST experience) at a gorgeous farm to tastings at picturesque wineries! I had never visited central California before, but I would love to go back to the area, especially Napa!

February

Even though February can be dreary, I like to make the most of the month because it’s Valentine’s Day and Bo’s birthday! His is the 13th, so we usually celebrate with dinner on Saturday night and then have Sunday brunch for Valentine’s. Bo hates making a big deal out of his birthday, but that’s my favorite thing to do! Lol. We also went to the rodeo in Jackson and saw Gary Allen perform. I cannot believe it was my first time attending because I had SO much fun! I was shocked! Lol.

Baker started a mother’s morning out program 4 days a week, and it was the best decision ever! I didn’t realize how much I was struggling until I actually had the time to dedicate back to my business. I love Baker bug with my entire heart, but a break from each other is good for us! Lol.

March

March was the month that I finally started to create video content after I had procrastinated it as long as possible! I could kick myself for not jumping on the TikTok train in 2020 but better late than never! I began posting mainly on Instagram, and migrated to TikTok later in the year. My early videos are pretty cringe, so I’m glad my editing skills have since improved! 🙂

April

April was the calm before the busyness of the next few months! We just enjoyed family time during Easter and took Baker to see the Easter bunny! I continued being consistent with video content, and I started posting on TikTok which is something I thought I’d never do! Haha. I can confidently say it has begun paying off!

May 2022May

May is my favorite since it’s my birthday, and I love using it as an excuse to plan a trip! I decided on Charleston, and we almost didn’t make it because Baker gave us the stomach virus the night before our flight. Luckily, the woman at the airport rebooked us on a later flight and we still went to Charleston! I felt pretty weak, but we made the most of it. Lol!

I also attended my first brand trip with Buddy Love later in May to Captiva Island, Florida! Work looked like a vacation! Haha. We shot content by the pool, and we also rode a boat to a small island off the coast! I’m so glad we went to this particular spot because Hurricane Ian basically destroyed it in September.

June

June was such a wonderful month because Baker turned one! I had his first birthday planned for months with Pete the Cat theme. He loves the show on Amazon Prime! It was an amazing day with our family and friends celebrating him. It feels like just yesterday that we were bringing him home from the hospital! (First birthday blog post HERE)

I had some cool things happening business wise too! Bo and I attended the Kenny Chesney concert with his company, Blue Chair Bay Rum. The show and the drinks were both phenomenal! I also had several Instagram photos go viral. Many people don’t know this since I have my likes hidden, but it was a fun ride! (Instagram later ended their affiliate program in August, so the viral photos came to an abrupt halt unfortunately)

Nashville StyleJuly

There is nothing that makes me happier than having multiple trips on my schedule, and July kicked off a busy few months! Bo’s dad invited us on a weekend getaway to Nashville, so I talked Bo into going a day early. I had been dying to stay at The Graduate even for just one night! I did late check out, and we shot the cutest photos around the hotel. Bo was a pretty good sport! 🙂 I know Nashville has become so touristy, but I still LOVE visiting! (Nashville travel guide HERE)

August

We don’t travel with Baker because my mom can normally watch him, but I did want to take him on his first beach trip! My entire family rented a condo in Orange Beach, and of course Baker gave us the stomach virus again on the first night. I passed it quickly, but my mom was down for two days! Bo really turned the vacation around since he ended up proposing on the beach our last night! 🙂 I was SO happy that it finally happened! (Engagement blog post HERE)

August also kicked off the busiest work season I have ever had, but I was so grateful! Even though I get overwhelmed, I truly enjoy having a full calendar. It’s such a blessing to partner with brands that I love, and I will never stop pinching myself that this is my job!

Casual WorkwearSeptember

My travels continued in September with a dream vacation to the Bahamas that Bo and I had planned! I honestly didn’t realize that hurricane season could have ruined everything, but thank gosh we had beautiful weather! We stayed at Baha Mar and were upgraded to a spacious suite. I’m already dying to go back!

I then headed to Dallas later in the month for LTK Con! Only the top earners in rewardStyle are invited to attend, so I felt honored to be there and learn from some of the best. It was a great opportunity to network with brands and other influencers in the industry! (LTK Con Recap HERE)

Pink Teddy CoatOctober

Visiting Vermont in the fall has been on my bucket list for YEARS! I was determined to make it happen in 2022, so I rounded up my favorite travel buddies and flew to Stowe for a weekend! We saw the most gorgeous fall foliage and even ventured to nearby Woodstock. October was also full of weekends with Baker at the pumpkin patch, fall festivals, and fair! It was so much fun experiencing it with him now that he’s older! I do think Halloween will be even better this upcoming year, though! (Vermont travel guide HERE)

November

I have always wanted a pink Christmas tree, so I made my dreams come true with a $65 one from Walmart! I decided last minute to film myself constructing it for TikTok, and the freaking video went viral! I was shocked. I went from 2k followers to 15k with over 8 million views! It was exciting, but it also gave me serious anxiety. People on TikTok are extra mean, so there’s a price you pay for popping off! Hahah. I’m still glad it happened!

Christmas in Palm BeachDecember

I took my last trip of the year to Palm Beach with the Buddy Love team to shoot my very own collection launching in January! This was such an amazing opportunity and the pieces fit my style perfectly. On a side note, I can’t believe how much I was able to travel this year! Booking a new adventure brings me immense joy, and I was worried I wouldn’t be able to very often after I had Baker. I’m really blessed with a supportive family who picks up the slack while I’m gone!

This holiday season was so magical with Baker between making homemade handprint ornaments to looking at Christmas lights! Even though a new year can be intimidating, it’s refreshing to have a clean slate with new goals, visions, and intentions! Cheers to 2023!

XOXO

Kels

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CYBER WEEK SALES MASTER LIST 2022

November 21, 2022

UP TO 30% OFF (Size: XS)

30% OFF (Size XS in both)

UP TO 30% OFF (Size XS in both)

I can’t believe that the 2022 holiday season is already HERE! Cyber Week is such a perfect time to finish up your Christmas shopping or just treat yourself with some of the best deals of the year. I have rounded up my personal favorite sales below! I mainly included retailers I actually shop at and love! Clicking the retailer’s name will take you straight to that website to shop. If you make a purchase through my links, I will receive a small commission that’s at NO COST to you!

I will continually update this post through Cyber Monday, but most retailers have already started their sales early! Although some discounts will increase Thanksgiving night and Black Friday, restocks rarely happen! If you see something you love, I’d buy it sooner rather than later. I appreciate y’all shopping with me this cyber week more than you know! THANK YOU! 🙂

Abercrombie: 30% Off Everything + Extra 15% off with CYBER15

Alo Yoga: 30% Off Sitewide

American Eagle + Aerie: Various Discounts Sitewide

Anthropologie: 30% Off Everything

Boll & Branch: 25% Off $200+ with code CYBER25

Buddy Love: 40% Off Everything with code FRIDAY22

Colleen Rothschild: 30% Off Sitewide with code BF22

DSW: Various Discounts Sitewide

Express: 50% Off Everything

Forever 21: Up to 70% Off Everything

Gap: 40% Off Everything + Extra 20% Off

Goodnight Macaroon: 40% Off Everything with code KELSIE40

H&M: 30% Off Everything

Impressions: 20% off under $200 with BF20 + 30% off over $200 with BF30

J.Crew: 50% Off Your Purchase with code SHOPEARLY

Kendra Scott: 30% Off Sitewide

Little Design Co: 10% off $100+ (BFCM10) 15% off $250+ (BFCM15) 20% off $500+ (BFCM20)

LOFT: 50% Off Sitewide with code YAY

Lulus: Extra 50% Off Sale Items with code BF50

MacKenzie Childs: 20% Off Sitewide with code MCJOY20

Macy’s: Various Discounts Sitewide

Nasty Gal: 65% Off Everything

Nordstrom: Various Discounts Sitewide

Old Navy: 35% Off Sitewide

Our Place: Up To 35% Off

Petal & Pup: 30% Off Everything with code BLACKFRIDAY30

Quay Australia: BOGO Free

Red Dress Boutique: 30% Off with code THANKYOU30

Sequin Jewelry: 25% Off Everything + 30% Off $200+

Serena & Lily: 25% Off Everything with code GRATITUDE

Shopbop: 25% Off Sitewide with code HOLIDAY

Show Me Your Mumu: Up To 30% Off

SPANX: 20% Off Everything

Steve Madden: 50% Off Select Styles

T3 Micro: 25% Off Everything

Urban Outfitters: 30% Off Your Purchase

Tarte Cosmetics: 30% Off Everything + Free Shipping with code CYBERSZN

Victoria Emerson: BOGO Free

Walmart: Various Discounts Sitewide

YSL Beauty: 25% Off Sitewide

XOXO

Kels

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Gifts for the Grandparents + In Laws

November 18, 2022

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Stowe, Vermont Travel Guide

November 2, 2022

Pink Teddy CoatSHOP MY OUTFIT (15% off with KELSIEBYNUM) Size: SM in both

Casual Fall OutfitSHOP MY OUTFIT (Size: SM)

Visiting Stowe, Vermont has been on my bucket list for YEARS! I live in South Mississippi, so we never see the level of fall foliage that the New England states do. Bo and I traveled to Boston last October, and I’ve been wanting to go back to that area. Luckily, I rounded up two of my favorite travel buddies and we headed on a weekend trip to Vermont! We arrived Thursday night and flew out Sunday morning, so I do wish we had a little bit more time there.

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We went to dinner at Idletyme Brewing Company on Thursday before checking into our hotel! It was a top recommendation on Yelp, and it lived up to the hype. I ordered the Butternut Squash Ravioli, and the Idle Fries were an amazing appetizer! We stayed at Topnotch Resort just a few miles outside of Stowe, and I’d definitely book there again! It was actually even nicer than I expected! Unfortunately, we didn’t have much time to explore the resort, but they had a lot of amenities between the spa, indoor pool, and tennis courts!

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On Friday morning, we grabbed coffee at Black Cap Coffee! I ordered the French Kiss Latte along with a chocolate croissant, and it was phenomenal. Another top suggestion was Butler’s Pantry for breakfast! It was extremely busy, but we joined the Yelp waitlist beforehand. I ordered the Biscuit French Toast Sticks because they were a restaurant special! I thought they were great. Both of these spots were next door to each other in downtown Stowe so super convenient!

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After eating brunch, the morning fog started to lift, and we took photos around Stowe! I don’t know the exact address of the gorgeous landscape view with the church in the background but it’s on Mountain Rd right before the Stowe Covered Bridge. The view looked straight from a movie or an episode of Gilmore Girls! Lol. We also stopped by the Cold Hollow Cider Mill to grab donuts and apple cider! I went with the apple cider slush, and it was the right choice! 🙂

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Pink Tweed SetSHOP MY OUTFIT (Size: 0 Petite in both)

I normally make reservations beforehand, but I wasn’t sure what our plan would be since we were shooting content all day! Hindsight is 20/20 and I definitely regret this. I’ll never go on a trip without reservations again because it just added stress to find somewhere to eat! Harrison’s was highly recommended, and they luckily had open seating on their heated patio. (Inside dining is booked months in advance) I ordered the most delicious Lobster Roll. It hit the spot after a busy day!

Casual Fall OutfitSHOP MY OUTFIT (Vest is 15% off with KELSIEBYNUM) 

Since Stowe is pretty small, we decided to make the hour and a half drive to Woodstock on Saturday! I knew I’d regret it if we didn’t. Our first stop was the Woodstock Inn, and it’s just as cute in real life! We snapped a few photos and drove around downtown Woodstock before heading over to Sleepy Hollow Farm. I couldn’t believe how chaotic it was including an extremely narrow road with too many cars. Lol! At this point, we were starving, so we ended up back at Harrison’s in Stowe for the second night in a row!

Lobster RollSince we only had 48 hours in Vermont, there were several places I wished we would have had time to go like Cafe on Main for breakfast and Smuggler’s Notch State Park for fall foliage! It’s a gorgeous place that I’d travel to again in a heartbeat! 🙂

XO

Kels 

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GIFTS FOR THE GUYS

October 21, 2022

XOXO

Kels

 

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