holidays

what christmas means to me

December 24, 2018December 23, 2018by Samantha Milburn1 Comment

I can’t believe it’s already Christmas Eve! There’s just been so much holiday excitement this month that it came before I knew it. I hope everyone has been enjoying their holiday season and spending time with their loved ones. I know that the holidays don’t bring as much joy to everyone, whether it was just a bad year or the holidays hold hard memories in general, but I hope that regardless of the circumstances that everyone has gotten to experience some peace + joy during the buzz.

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gift guides, holidays, tv + movies

christmas movie list + homebody gift guide

December 21, 2018January 12, 2019by Samantha MilburnLeave a Comment

4 days until Christmas! I’m home in Dallas enjoying 24/7 Hallmark movies with my mom + sisters, so it finally feels like Christmas to me! there’s just something about the constant background noise of Christmas movies that puts you in the Christmas spirit just a little bit easier. And today, if you’re looking for a Christmas movie marathon, I’m giving you the list of my favorite Christmas movies!

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gift guides, holidays

perfect stocking stuffers!

December 15, 2018February 2, 2019by Samantha Milburn1 Comment

stocking stuffers can be so fun and easy, but sometimes I feel like I need help finding things that are cute/good quality but still are stocking stuffer material – both in price and size!

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Fitness, gift guides, holidays

fitness gift guide

December 11, 2018January 23, 2019by Samantha Milburn3 Comments

this is always a fun gift guide to do because I love getting all the fun workout stuff. I feel like I could go for days with gifts between outfits, shoes, accessories, useful things to have on hand, but I try to not overload you all (and my graphic designer) t o o much!

but if you have a fitness guru in your life or know someone who’s ready to hit the ground running with their new years goals for 2019, here’s the gift guide to get them started, plus some honorable mentions!

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gift guides, holidays

gift guide for him

December 9, 2018December 11, 2018by Samantha Milburn3 Comments

okay, raise your hand if you have as hard of a time as I do trying to shop for your dad or boyfriend. I need to know I’m not alone in this struggle lol. I tried to include some not-so-obvious or off-the-top-of-my-head kind of gifts like video games and what not – I think we all know that usually ends up being on the top of your man’s christmas list. I tried to bring you guys something a little bit different, if for no other reason than to prompt you to think of something outside the box. uncommongood.com is a great place to find some unique gifts! this post includes affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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gift guides, holidays

gift guide for her

December 9, 2018December 11, 2018by Samantha Milburn3 Comments

happy sunday, lovelies! this post is a day late (it’s been a long weekend for me and I spaced on getting it done when I needed to!) but here is this season’s f i r s t gift guide on the southern sooner! I pulled these items from my own wish list for the most part, some are things I already own and absolutely love! so if you’re needing to get any ideas for a friend, sister, girlfriend, etc – you’ve come to the right place! this post includes affiliate links, meaning, at no cost to you, I will earn commission if you click through and make a purchase.

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Entertainment, holidays, playlists

my christmas playlist

December 5, 2018December 5, 2018by Samantha MilburnLeave a Comment

HAPPY CHRISTMAS FIFTH! I’ve been listening to Christmas music since Thanksgiving – no shame. And now as part of my Christmas takeover here on The Southern Sooner, I wanted to share my playlist with you all!

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