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Some seasons of life are full of elaborate skincare routines……and some seasons are about doing the one small thing that ...
05/19/2026

Some seasons of life are full of elaborate skincare routines…

…and some seasons are about doing the one small thing that helps you feel like yourself again 💙

Lately, my non-negotiable has been my cleansing oil every morning in the shower.

It cleans deeply, leaves my skin soft and moisturized, and somehow makes me feel a little more refreshed before the chaos of the day begins ✨

One thing I’ve learned recently is this:

Self-care does not have to be complicated to be powerful.

Sometimes it’s just taking a few quiet minutes for yourself before taking care of everyone else.

And honestly?
My skin has been LOVING the consistency.

👇 Tell me… what’s one small thing you do that helps you feel more like YOU again?

Ever notice how sometimes we make self-care feel all or nothing?Like if we can’t do the FULL routine…the full makeup…the...
05/16/2026

Ever notice how sometimes we make self-care feel all or nothing?

Like if we can’t do the FULL routine…the full makeup…the perfect outfit…the perfectly productive day…we end up doing nothing at all.

I’ve been realizing lately how much pressure women put on themselves to always look “put together.” And honestly? That kind of pressure gets exhausting.

The last few weeks have been BUSY over here.
Between work, family, projects, gardening, events, creating custom orders, planning my Chit Chat Chalk Club, and getting ready to watch my youngest daughter graduate culinary school tomorrow morning… life has been full. 💙

And there were definitely days I didn’t do the “perfect” skincare routine.

But I still did something. I still washed my face. I still took a few quiet moments for myself. I still chose simple over skipping myself completely.

That realization has been powerful for me.

Because thriving doesn’t always come from doing MORE!!! Sometimes it comes from making things easier. More realistic. More relaxed. More personal to the season of life you’re actually in.

I know I’m not the only woman who:

* overthinks everything
* feels behind
* quietly dreads never catching up
* wants to feel confident and comfortable in her own skin again without all the pressure

And maybe self-care doesn’t need to look perfect to still matter.

Maybe caring for yourself in small, consistent ways is enough to start flourishing again. 💙

Order Alert!!!Thank you so much for your order!!! 🖤🐑Thank you Hernandez!!!I’m so excited for you to receive your Black ...
05/09/2026

Order Alert!!!

Thank you so much for your order!!! 🖤🐑

Thank you Hernandez!!!

I’m so excited for you to receive your Black Sheep goodies ✨

I can’t wait for your happy mail to arrive!

✨ ORDER ALERT ✨Thank you SO much for supporting my small business 💙📚This beautiful planner setup is headed to its new ho...
05/09/2026

✨ ORDER ALERT ✨

Thank you SO much for supporting my small business 💙📚

This beautiful planner setup is headed to its new home and I am OBSESSED with this combo 😍

💙 1 Planner Cover
💙 2 Inserts

I seriously love how customizable these planners are. Whether you’re organizing life, tracking wellness, planning events, journaling, or building your dream goals… there’s truly something special about putting pen to paper ✨

Every single order means more than you know, and I’m so grateful for each and every one of you supporting this journey 💙

I hope you absolutely LOVE your new goodies!! 💙✨

Okay but for $5… I’m grabbing this 🦋I mean… look at these.Soft colors, butterflies, little day labels — it’s giving “pea...
04/24/2026

Okay but for $5… I’m grabbing this 🦋

I mean… look at these.
Soft colors, butterflies, little day labels — it’s giving “peaceful planner moment” and I’m here for it.

This is the kind of thing I’d use on a week where I just want something simple but still pretty.

Tell me the truth…
Are you using these right away or saving them because they’re too cute? 👀

Hey friends 💙I’m working toward a personal goal this month and I’m really close 🙌I’m looking for 5 people who would be w...
04/21/2026

Hey friends 💙
I’m working toward a personal goal this month and I’m really close 🙌

I’m looking for 5 people who would be willing to do a super simple ‘shop with me’—just checking out some cleaner, low-tox everyday products and giving me your honest thoughts.

I’m even covering a 90-day trial option where it’s $20 to sign up, but you get that $20 back in product credit—so it basically cancels itself out.

No pressure to buy anything big—just try it once, see what you think, and help me reach my goal 💙

If you’d be open to helping me out, comment below or message me—I would seriously appreciate you 🙏💙

Driving home today and something really hit me…I remember growing up and seeing American flags everywhere 🇺🇸 Front por...
04/04/2026

Driving home today and something really hit me…

I remember growing up and seeing American flags everywhere 🇺🇸 Front porches, flag poles, barns, yards… It felt like you couldn’t go down a country road without seeing at least a few.

And today? I noticed how many there weren’t.

And I’ll be honest… it made me a little sad. Not because of politics or anything like that…
just because to me, it’s always been about pride.

Pride in where you come from. Pride in your home. Pride in what you stand for.

For me, that’s something I carry into everyday life— in how I take care of my home, how I show up for my family, and the kind of environment I create around me.

The little things matter. What we choose to display… what we bring into our homes… what we stand for quietly, every single day. That’s where it all starts.

And for me?
That flag will always fly 🇺🇸

Create. Reset. Repeat

03/03/2026

Oh boy so much happening at JY Things, I need get it organized ASAP lol. Stay tuned!!!

With Melissa Wiegmann – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 3 months in a row. 🎉
02/18/2026

With Melissa Wiegmann – I'm on a streak! I've been a top fan for 3 months in a row. 🎉

Pass Along Sunday Update!!!This weeks Pass Along Sunday will be delayed do to unplanned daughter house hunting tour of p...
02/01/2026

Pass Along Sunday Update!!!

This weeks Pass Along Sunday will be delayed do to unplanned daughter house hunting tour of prospective home!!!

I’ll get on when I get back and let you know!!!

Thank you for your support!!!

✨ Pass Along Sunday is tonight! ✨I’m pulling out some spring designs and supplies…but I haven’t decided exactly what we’...
02/01/2026

✨ Pass Along Sunday is tonight! ✨

I’m pulling out some spring designs and supplies…
but I haven’t decided exactly what we’re creating yet 😏

Will it be florals?
A fresh spring message?
Something simple and cozy for the season?

Guess we’ll find out together.

Grab your drink, come hang out, and let’s see what we create tonight 🌸
You know how Pass Along Sundays go — no pressure, just creativity.

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