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XOCRYSSY

Style & Life For The Modern Mom

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February 17, 2020

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Cryssy is a wife, mother, and friend who aspires to help other women feel beautiful, inside and out. A true southern belle planted in the city, Cryssy is passionate about her faith

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Creating The Life I Love.     If you see me ha Creating The Life I Love.     If you see me happy, leave me alone. I deserve this. ❤️    Mental health check in. How are you REALLY feeling?
Let’s Play A Game! 3 Truths, 1 Lie!     It’s been awhile and I see some new faces here. Let’s see who knows me well. Identify the lie below. Two winners will receive a gift card! Let’s get started!    1. I wanted to be a pediatrician as a child.   2. I graduated college with honors.   3. My middle name is the name of a movie.  4. I’ve never received a speeding ticket.     Once you answer, tell me something about you that I may not know! Good luck!
Summer is the perfect time for fun home projects!    #paid Since moving into my home, I've been wanting to add personalized touches and I've found a place that let me do it for under $100! I was so excited to visit @popshelf Conyers to find items for my Summer tablescape.     @popshelf offers products for the whole family such as beauty, toys, food, and my favorite: home decor! With most items being under $5, I was able to create a look that love without thinking twice about my budget.     Check out my stories to see how it all came together, and when you visit your local @popshelf location, be sure to let me know how much you love it.    What home decor projects do you have in mind for this season?
Live. Love. Travel.     I’m excited to take Live. Love. Travel.     I’m excited to take my mini on a surprise trip to Orlando today! She’s been such a trooper over the past year and deserves to be rewarded with something she loves.     Be sure to follow my stories to see our resort, the water park fun, and a special surprise!     When is your next vacay? Drop some family friendly destinations in the comments. 💕
Imagine the life you want and then chase it relent Imagine the life you want and then chase it relentlessly.     It worked for me, but it didn’t happen over night. Here’s what I did:    1. Created a vision board that listed every spiritual, personal, and financial goal I wanted to achieve.   2. Created a check list of attainable steps for each goal.   3. Created a network of people with similar mindsets to support one another.   4. Showed up everyday and worked my behind off!   5. Released all control to God and let him have his way!     Monday is the perfect time for goal setting! What’s one small goal you have this week?    -short suit linked in stories-
Life update: I’m an Assistant Principal!    Life update: I’m an Assistant Principal!       You may have noticed I’ve been a little MIA over the past month. So many unexpected blessings have come my way and I’ve just been taking some time to soak it all in.       At the beginning of this year, I told myself I was walking away from education. I gave up on myself, but thankfully I have a supportive group of colleagues who wanted to see me win. I’m SO humbled and honored to serve in this capacity.       With a lot of transition in my life, I’m so excited to share more about my passion for service and education, as well as my journey to transform my life into exactly what I’ve always desired!       Since I’ve been out the loop, share with me: What’s something you’re excited about this month? I
⁣#ad You’re never fully dressed without a smil ⁣#ad You’re never fully dressed without a smile! Healthy teeth are essential for me, and choosing the right toothbrushes is key. When selecting my toothbrush, I head to @familydollar to select @oralb (#1 Dentist Recommended Brand Worldwide) soft and medium brushes, as well as my favorite @crest mouthwash and toothpaste. With a variety of options, I’m able to switch out my toothbrush every three months easily. I also love that I’m able to find all of my essentials in one easy trip. ⠀ ⠀ What does your getting-ready routine consist of? Check out my stories for more! Also, save $1 on select Oral-B® manual toothbrushes (available until June 30) when you use Smart Coupon - available in the Family Dollar app!⠀ ⠀
⁣I pinKy promise that I’m coming for everythin ⁣I pinKy promise that I’m coming for everything I deserve. ⠀ ⠀ God is never late, we are just impatient. It’s been a long time coming but I can proudly say I’m an ALPHA woman! ⠀ ⠀ Thank you to everyone that has supported and encouraged me on this journey. ⠀ ⠀ Life just got a little prettier. Skee-Wee my Sorors!!!
#ad #AfterMyShot normal never felt better!    #ad #AfterMyShot normal never felt better!    Like it did for many, the pandemic flipped my world upside down. For the past year, I have not been able to enjoy my favorite activities, spend time with my closest friends, or just live life without worry! For those reasons, I made the decision to get vaccinated.    When I got the vaccine, all I could think about was being able to enjoy brunch outdoors with my favorite people (once the 2 week waiting period was over)! Bringing a bit of normalcy back into my life was important for my mental health, and I’m excited to enjoy this season with a little more freedom.     After I got the vaccine, I had a sore arm, headache, and fever. I was prepared with @advilrelief by my side to help relieve these side-effects after they started and now, #AfterMyShot, I’m ready to have a hot mom summer!    Always check CDC recommendations for staying safe, even after being vaccinated, and speak with your doctor about what is right for you. Visit AfterMyShot.com to learn more about using Advil for post-vaccine side effects.    What are you most looking forward to after being vaccinated?
Nothing goes away until it has taught us what we n Nothing goes away until it has taught us what we needed.       I’ve been finding myself in a pattern of situations lately, and I know it’s because I’ve let fear keep me from learning the lessons. I wrap my fear up in a pretty package called perfectionism, so to the outside world everything looks great. The one person I can’t run from is myself so I’m using this month to really reflect and figure out what’s next for my life.       What lesson do you think life is trying to teach you right now?
Luxury living doesn't have an age!    As the s Luxury living doesn't have an age!    As the special people in my life grow older, I think a lot about how to continue to provide comfort and convenience to their daily lives. This includes considering a residence that they feel comfortable and happy with.    When our loved ones are looking for a community to call home, it's super important to select one that offers comfort, convenience, and quality living. @overturepowersferry is a 55+ active adult community that offers gorgeous apartment homes, maintenance-free living, luxury amenities, a full activities calendar, and a convenient location.    Have you considered what living might look like for your older loved ones?    Be sure to check out my stories for a mini tour of what the community will look like when it opens later this year, as well as more information on how to lease!
Happiness is the real bag.     I’ve been qui Happiness is the real bag.     I’ve been quiet because I’m on a journey to find true, uninterrupted peace. We spend so much time chasing things, people, titles, but so often we forget to pursue happiness.     I’m realizing that for me happiness looks like freedom, and living completely unapologetically!     What does happiness look like for you? What steps are you taking to secure the real bag?
Mom Hack: Always keep your cool!    “Now tha Mom Hack: Always keep your cool!    “Now that the weather is warming up, iced coffee provides a cool boost! Luckily  @panerabread is now offering the chance to subscribe and get unlimited iced coffee! Your first 3  months of iced coffee will be free, followed by just $8.99/month! Not only is this an amazing deal,  but their coffee is actually DELICIOUS!!”    Are you team hot or team iced coffee?
What would you do if you had 24 hours off of being What would you do if you had 24 hours off of being a mom?     Recapping the weekend. My amazing Mother’s Day gifts included a stay at the beautiful @thesylvanhotel all to myself. After the initial shock of being in the same city but being away from my kid, I could finally enjoy my alone time.     I read. I scrolled through my phone. I worked. I drank wine. Lots of it. I ate dinner and sat by the pool. I stayed up as late as I wanted, and slept until I felt ready to get up. It was refreshing.     What I realized is that I love spending time with myself. I’m so much fun, and I feel much more relaxed when I’ve had some time to breathe and be free of responsibility.    I’m normalizing solocations. Have you ever taken one? What did you enjoy most?
Happy Mother’s Day!     This is the purest f Happy Mother’s Day!     This is the purest form of love that I will ever know. I still don’t know what I did to deserve her, but I’m so thankful to hold this title and have her to love forever.     To every mother, you are amazing. You are adequate, you are valued, you are loved. I hope this day is as beautiful as you!     What are you Mother’s Day Plans?
Cinco De Mayo is holiday time!     Just a litt Cinco De Mayo is holiday time!     Just a little ‘Girlfriends’ nostalgia. I’m spending the evening with my favorite foods and my favorite people.     Check out my stories to see what I’ve cooked up.     How are you celebrating Cinco De Mayo?

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