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It’s almost time! Halloween is hitting all my social media platforms and the blog on Sept. 1! Every day at 8 a.m. I’ll have a new post with Halloween fun. 

You guys voted and the majority said to mix it all up with costumes and party planning, so we will, but with an every other day pattern. I’ll still be sharing fall fashion as well so it will be a fun two months!

I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on! I have ideas for adults like years past, but also lots of kid-friendly ideas this year too! Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 is coming so I have a whole “series within a series” to get ready for your watch parties.

Also, Ben in his costumes is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. 😍

Let’s get spooky, y’all! 👻 I can’t wait! 

#Halloween2022 #Spooktacular #HalloweenIsComing #HalloweenSpirit #TrickOrTreat #ILoveCandy #ThisIsThriller #ItsCloseToMidnight #FeelingFangtastic #TrickOrTreatYourself #HangingWithMyBoos #LoveAtFirstBite #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #MonsterMash #HalloweenGhouls #HalloweenSquad #SquadGhouls #BasicWitch #HalloweenFood #HereForTheBoos #IWantMyMummy #HalloweenMakeup #CreepingItReal #Bootiful #Unboolievable #InstaHalloween #WickedBunch #PumpkinYouEven  #SpookySzn
Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my to Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my toddler’s favorite bath toys. 🛁 

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From the Chatbooks app, I just pop in my favorite photos from the month and send to print. This would also make an incredible gift for grandparents as we start heading into the holiday season and planning our presents. 

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If you are a human-mom or a fur-mom, how do you keep your baby safe in one area?

Our baby gate retracts up to 71 inches and is less than $50! I’m linking the exact gate we use and some similar options in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3LtQE
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Life, Travel · January 26, 2016

A Beginner’s Guide to Gambling

Yesterday, I told you guys that I went to Biloxi. I had never been to a casino and I was totally overwhelmed to say the least. I walked in and was overpowered by the brightly lit machines, sheer amount of people, and fancy Blackjack dealers moving cards so fast I had to assume they were doing magic tricks.

I had no idea what I was doing. Luckily, I had some awesome girlfriends to help me out. I’m going to be that girlfriend for you. Here are some things I learned from them and some things I learned on my own (aka mistakes I made.)

1. Only withdraw the amount of money from the ATM that you are willing to lose. If you are not willing to lose $200, don’t take $200 out.

2. Practice your basic math skills. Adding numbers and counting to 21 is harder than you think when you’re under pressure.

3. Sit at a fun and friendly dealer’s table. Watch the table for a few minutes before you sit. Some of the dealers are grumpy and get mad when you don’t do the hand signals correctly the first time. Some are more than willing to help you.

4. Speaking of hand signals, you have to make them big. There is a camera over your table to make sure you aren’t cheating. The same dealer will get mad at your for not doing the hand signals large enough.

5. Here are the hand signals if you need them.

6. If the dealer gets five Blackjacks in a row, they are luckier than you will ever be and you need to move on. They will take all your money.

7. Don’t hit on old guys in hopes they will teach you to play craps. They will not be amused. They are serious about their craps. Just because Monica was a craps natural in Friends, doesn’t mean you will be. Unless you know how to play, you’re probably better off watching.

8. You can win big on slot machines, but more than likely you won’t. Stick to the tables.

9. You can tip anyone from Blackjack dealers and cocktail waitresses in poker chips.

10. Do not under any circumstances look at your phone.

11. If you look younger than 60, someone will check your ID every ten steps. Keep it handy.

12. If you are also staying in the casino, keep your room key handy. They will ask for that if you even glance at the elevator.

13. Sometimes people can smoke in casinos. Take frequent showers. You will stink by association.

14. The food is amazing! If you are dieting, just plan to not that weekend.

15. Be lucky! Wear your lucky socks, rub your rabbit’s foot, don’t say anything to jinx yourself, and knock on wood. Gambling is all luck.

Do you gamble? What are some of your best tips?

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Comments

  1. Christine Everyday says

    January 26, 2016 at 2:38 pm

    This is awesome! We're heading up to the new casino in Murphy NC soon and I will definitely be remembering these tips.

  2. Nadine Lynn says

    January 26, 2016 at 4:02 pm

    I have never gambled before. I think it would be fun, but I wouldn't want to lose more than $25 to $50 lol.

  3. Kristen @ See You In A Porridge says

    January 26, 2016 at 8:19 pm

    why shouldn't you look at your phone? do you get into trouble? i am not a big gambler, at most i'll put money in a slot machine.. but i really prefer to keep my money haha.

  4. Emelia at Dream Big & Buy the Shoes says

    January 26, 2016 at 11:41 pm

    I don't gamble often because I get too scared to lose money. My husband loves Blackjack and I enjoy watching him and he's taught me some of the things you mention. I like a few of the slots like Super Jackpot Party because it's really like a party…HAHAHA

  5. Alanna @ Alanna and Company says

    January 27, 2016 at 7:01 pm

    I'm so bad at gambling. Well actually I'm bad at counting, so if I sit down to play Blackjack I'm like…7+5= uhhhhh? and count on my fingers. So I usually stick with slots.

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It’s almost time! Halloween is hitting all my social media platforms and the blog on Sept. 1! Every day at 8 a.m. I’ll have a new post with Halloween fun. 

You guys voted and the majority said to mix it all up with costumes and party planning, so we will, but with an every other day pattern. I’ll still be sharing fall fashion as well so it will be a fun two months!

I can’t wait to share what I’ve been working on! I have ideas for adults like years past, but also lots of kid-friendly ideas this year too! Plus, Hocus Pocus 2 is coming so I have a whole “series within a series” to get ready for your watch parties.

Also, Ben in his costumes is the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. 😍

Let’s get spooky, y’all! 👻 I can’t wait! 

#Halloween2022 #Spooktacular #HalloweenIsComing #HalloweenSpirit #TrickOrTreat #ILoveCandy #ThisIsThriller #ItsCloseToMidnight #FeelingFangtastic #TrickOrTreatYourself #HangingWithMyBoos #LoveAtFirstBite #WitchBetterHaveMyCandy #MonsterMash #HalloweenGhouls #HalloweenSquad #SquadGhouls #BasicWitch #HalloweenFood #HereForTheBoos #IWantMyMummy #HalloweenMakeup #CreepingItReal #Bootiful #Unboolievable #InstaHalloween #WickedBunch #PumpkinYouEven  #SpookySzn
Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my to Splish, splash, I was taking a bath! Sharing my toddler’s favorite bath toys. 🛁 

All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) to easily shop my feed, daily outfits and favorite products. 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #atlblogger #atlantablog #georgiablogger
Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items fro Use my code HELEN for 20 percent off all items from @chatbooks. 

As a mom I can’t recommend @chatbooks enough! I snap hundreds of pics of my toddler and I don’t want them to just live on my phone. For $15 a month I order these monthly hardcover books in the sage ombré. 

From the Chatbooks app, I just pop in my favorite photos from the month and send to print. This would also make an incredible gift for grandparents as we start heading into the holiday season and planning our presents. 

#chatbooks #cbadvocate #dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom
Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience #bridg Come with me to the @bridgertonexperience 

#bridgertonexperience #regencyfashion #bridgerton #atlantablogger #georgiablogger
Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress Some of my recent finds on Amazon! The black dress is my favorite from this haul. Which look is your favorite? 

All of these items are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me there for daily outfits and favorite finds. My username is helengbailey!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #amazonfashion #amazonfinds
Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wo Bridgerton dress reveal! Find out which dress I wore to the @bridgertonexperience! Thanks for all your input! It really came down to the last minute, I was changing back and forth until we walked out the door. 

Don’t worry, you see this one and my second choice in a mom-and-baby Halloween costume in October. 😉

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #regencydress #bridgertonexperience
Is there anything scarier than the first time your Is there anything scarier than the first time your baby climbs the stairs?? Here’s how we keep our little dude off the stairs. We have an open floor plan and asymmetrical stairs and here is the gate we use! We love this retractable baby gate to keep our little man safe!

If you are a human-mom or a fur-mom, how do you keep your baby safe in one area?

Our baby gate retracts up to 71 inches and is less than $50! I’m linking the exact gate we use and some similar options in the @shop.ltk app! https://liketk.it/3LtQE
#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #babygate
Loving these cute recent finds from @express! The Loving these cute recent finds from @express! The white dress is my favorite!

All of these are linked in the @shop.ltk app! Follow me (helengbailey) for daily outfits, favorite finds and products I love!

#midsizestyle #midsizestyleblogger  #midsizestyleinspo #styleblogging #styleblogs #styleblogg #fashionblogger #fashionblogg #fashionblogging #fashionblogpost #fashionblogs #fashionblogers #blogstyle #expressyou
The best week with the best people! Here’s a lit The best week with the best people! Here’s a little photo dump of all of our fair fun. So happy my little guy loves the Neshoba County Fair as much as I do! 🎡 

#dailymotherhood #realmotherhood #socialmediamom #lifestyleblogging #atlantablogger #lifestyleinfluencer #mombloggers #familyblog #familyblogger #bloggervibes #bloggerlove #mombloggersofinstagram #neshobacountyfair #mississippisgianthouseparty
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