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

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

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

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Atlanta, Life · May 23, 2016

How to go to the drive-in like a boss

We have a drive-in movie theater in Atlanta. Yes, like the one in “Grease.” There aren’t any dancing hot dogs though. It’s called the Starlight Drive-In and it is definitely in the scary part of town. We’re talking like next to the state penitentiary. However, once you drive past the fun flashing sign and are safe behind the gates, it’s amazing.

You pay $9 for two movies, and I’m not talking old movies. Stephen and I had date night Friday night and saw “Neighbors 2” and “The Boss.” We watched it right in my car. You just can’t beat that…

Having a proper date night at the drive-in is an art form, so here is how to make the most of your drive-in experience.

1. Bring ALL the snacks. We rolled in with two Publix subs, one bag of avocado oil chips, one bag of coconut oil chips and a bag of skinny pop. Usually, I also bring a bag of Skittles. We’re very serious about our snacks. They do have a snack bar available, but when you can bring in all of Publix, why wouldn’t you?

2. Bring ALL the drinks. When you bring that many snacks, you will need to quench your thirst. I recommend at least two bottles of something. Don’t worry, there is a bathroom and a break between the two movies. (Pro tip: Mountain Dew Baja Blast is in stores right now, you’re welcome!)

3. Get there early. You don’t want to be stuck behind a truck that really needed the extra lift or a guy who can’t remember to turn his headlights off. Just like a movie theater, seat choice is key. Note: you don’t have to get there as early as I made us on Friday night…

4. Park next to the projector. The projector is going to focus and center the movie on the screen from where it is located. If you park next to the projector, you’re going to have the best view.

5. Dress comfortably. You are going to be in a car for two movies and nobody will see you except the people you came with. I didn’t on Friday, but I have definitely worn my pjs before.

6. Park closer to the screen. Yes, you want to park next to the projector and you don’t want to have to look up. However, like any movie theater, there will be teenagers in the back… come to your own conclusions on that one.

7. Bring your own jumper cables. Try to make sure you have enough of a charge to make it through two movies, but remember accidents happen. There are usually charging stations, but they are super busy at the end for others who don’t have jumper cables. Bring your own and have a nice friend jump you off.

8. Drive slow. You will bottom out on the humps if you don’t, but they are there for optimal viewing so don’t get mad at them.

9. Turn your headlights off. This is my biggest pet peeve. Headlights reflect in the mirrors of the car in front of you, they make the movie on screen disappear, they are just bad all around for movie watching. Turn them off. I promise you will be able to see to drive around.

10. Get out and walk around at some point. Drive-ins are usually fun little time machines. You never know what you might find.



Do you have a drive-in in your town?

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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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