It's Time To Think About Dad With Jord Watches

Hunter has been excited to become a father for as long as I've known him.

Back in our high school days we dreamed of having 10 kids running around our house.

Then we had one... Ha!

Even though our ideas of how many kids we are wanting have changed, Hunter's love for being a father hasn't.

Oaklyn will do the littlest things and Hunter can't stop talking about how perfect she is and how much he loves being her dad.

I never doubted whether or not he'd be a "good" dad, but I will say he has exceeded my expectations!

The day Oaklyn was born, I saw a new side of Hunter and it made me fall in love with him even more than I already had.

I wish you all could've seen his face the first time he laid eyes on her, it was like he had fallen in love all over again.

He was so natural holding her and taking care of her right from the start and even during the sleepless nights, he loved her more than she'll ever understand.

As Oaklyn gets older it is so fun for me to see their relationship.

She is the bossiest little girl with her daddy, but she also has the most special bond with him. 

She follows him around everywhere and is in full blown tears when he has to leave for work. 

Hunter cherishes every bit of time he gets to spend with her and loves looking back on memories.

It is beyond cute to see him get emotional about his little girl.

Since being a father is one of his biggest passions in life, I've been thinking about how I can make Father's Day special for him this year.

I want him to know how much we appreciate and value all he does as a father.

Thanks to Jord Wood Watches, I think we found the perfect gift!

Hunter was so excited to pick out his favorite watch and put some serious thought into which one he should get. 

He ended up picking a men's watch from the Dover series in Olive and Acacia.

When the package arrived, we liked it even better in person than online!

It really is such a unique watch and Jord has made it possible to engrave a personalized message or saying into the watch as well!

We engraved "Forever Moore" into the inside of Hunter's wedding ring and love it!

I think it's an awesome idea to engrave a message into a Jord watch as well.

We gave Hunter his watch early so I could let you all know about this awesome Father's Day gift idea ahead of time, but it was just as special doing it early.
It was so fun for me to watch Oaklyn bring her daddy his Father's Day gift.
She kept oohing and ahhing over it and was so sweet to Hunter.
I always love pictures of the two of them together because it captures how much they love each other.
This is the first Father's Day that Oaklyn understands a little better so it was so fun having her be involved in the gift giving.

This Father's day gift was a huge hit and I know it will be with the father in your life too!
There are so many stylish options that can be dressed up or down and the option to customize it with engraving!
I love how on Jord's website it says: " The value of a watch is not in being able to tell how much time has passed, but in being aware of the need to make that time count. Moments are bigger than minutes and your watch should tell more than time."
So, it's "time" to think about dad, and give him a gift that he'll really love!
Jord Wood Watches are perfect for dad's everywhere!
Because we've loved Hunter's new watch so much I've teamed up with them for a giveaway!
The winner will receive a $100 gift card to Jord!
Click Here to enter the giveaway!

I hope you all will love this company as much as we do!

All my love,
Aleigh Joy

Luxury Wooden Watch

Thank you to Jord for sponsoring this post!

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Holiday Gift Guide For The Man In Your Life!

Does anyone else struggle shopping for their husband every year??

Hunter is actually fairly easy because he's pretty low maintenance, but he can never think of anything he actually wants and it drives me crazy! haha!

He never needs clothes because he works for BYU football and gets everything he needs from them.

He also isn't home much with school and work, so fun at home gadgets wouldn't do much good just yet.

I usually just end up getting a few things so there's something under the tree for him haha.

I'm hoping this gift guide helps some of you out that are in the same boat as me!

Just as the women's gift guide, I'll be sharing small shop products first and at the bottom include shoppable links for your convenience!

Every brand on this list is tried and true :)

1) Thread Wallets: Thread Wallets are the slimmest wallets around. They are able to hold all of your cards and cash without taking up a ton of room in your pocket and they are safe! I remember watching a video where they took one on a rollercoaster and it didn't budge. I love all their designs and the convenience of these wallets. 

2) JoTotes Camera Bag: Yes, this was on my women's list as well... but their backpacks are totally gender neutral! Hunter takes all my blog photos for me and feels totally comfortable lugging around this bag. It's stylish but not too feminine and helps the photographer in your family carry all their equipment. 

3) An Arvo Watch: You've heard me rave about Arvo time and time again but seriously, these are our absolute favorite! hunter has the all black one and I just love how it looks on him. He's tried the brown band as well and liked it! There's so many options for these watches and your lover will be thanking you endlessly!

4) Kortni Jeane Men's bottoms: YES Kortni Jeane really does have men's suits! How cool is that?? She even has prints that match her mini and regular sized suits so the whole fam can match! These bottoms are stylish and comfortable and you are guaranteed to love them!

5) Dazi Tie: I bought Hunter a ton of ties while he was on his mission and I regret every purchase because all he really wears now are his Dazi ties! We absolutely love these ties. They are slim but not too skinny and look awesome on everyone. They have prints no one else does and every one of them is designed to please. Seriously, these are our favorite!

6) Blenders Eyewear: Hunter complains about the sun being in his eyes often and I'm always wondering why he doesn't just wear sunglasses! Now that he has a pair of these, he finally does ;) We love these sunglasses! They have so many styles and designs and are awesome quality!

And now on to a few shoppable links!

I hope this helped you find a few things for the man in your life!

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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Men's Holiday Gift Guide

You've now seen my gift guide for women... so what's next? 

A Men's Gift Guide!

The readership of my blog naturally, is more women... so why am I posting a men's gift guide?

Because, if you're anything like me, every single year you struggle trying figure out what to get your husband/boyfriend, brother, father, or any other male in your life.

Why are men SO hard to shop for?

I think it's because they're actually quite simple and just don't really need/want anything unless it costs way more than a Christmas budget...

So this year I thought about what Hunter really uses/could use and did some research on smaller companies so I knew I would get the best bang for my buck.

And... Here is what I came up with!

1. Thread Wallets | These are the coolest, most convenient, and stylish wallets I have found. So many men's wallets are bulky and can be easily seen in the pocket of jeans. Especially since skinny jeans are now all the rage. This wallet allows you to carry everything you need, yet still have room for your phone and anything else you need in your pocket. I'm loving ALL of the designs thread wallets has to offer and I love that they change them out seasonally. Another great feature of these wallets, is that they have a key ring to attach your keys, gym pass, lanyard, etc. Thread Wallets are made out of tightly-knit elastic. Your cards will remain secure while your wallet maintains a slim profile which sits comfortably in your front or back pocket. Nervous your card or money are going to fall out? Watch this video and thank me for introducing you to this awesome company later ;)

2. Blenders Eyewear | These shades are awesome! We are loving the quality of them and are so excited that Hunt has an awesome pair of sunglasses to bring to California. We're loving the shape, the fit, and the design. I'm also loving the story behind Blenders! Being a Southern California native and going to the beach often growing up, I was so excited to see that this company started in California! They have so many different designs of sunglasses to choose from so you're guaranteed to find one pair you love, however, I'm sure you'll find more ;)

3. Jigsaw Furnishings | Okay, this thing is SO cool! I've never seen anything like it and I'm so excited I was able to find this company! This really is a great gift for men! It's a valet for your phone, wallet, keys, pen, watch, glasses, etc. The assemble is SO easy and it is great for travel! 
The Catchall™ is designed to provide a place for several items. It has slots for key chains, glasses, sunglasses, necklaces, bracelets, bluetooth headset, or headphones. It can be used as a charging station, and there is no need to unplug the phone and thread the charger through a hole. Just slide the cable through the slot. There is also a slot directly below the phone charging area to allow your charger cable to pass-through. The Catchall™ can easily be stored or packed. Assembly is also as easy as just sliding the two pieces together. The Catchall™ is not a permanent fixture that you have to screw to your wall. It goes wherever you want it to go! It has made keeping all of Hunter's things together SO easy! I also love the simplistic design.

4. Arvo Watches | I think we all know by now that Arvo is one of my favorite brands out there! I seriously wear my watch every single day and Hunter LOVES his too. I love the style of these watches as well as the great quality. Hunter and I both continue to get excited every single time we put our watches on. They are so classy and look great with anything. They can easily be dressed up or dressed down. Every single time we wear these watches we get compliments and people asking where we got them. They are very affordable, especially for the quality you are getting! However, my favorite part is that the band can be switched out! Seriously, how cool is that?! So, when you buy one watch, you're actually buying like 20 different watches because you can easily switch out the band to create a whole new look! I could go on and on about how much I love Arvo but I'll leave it at this: You NEED one of these watches!

5. Rade Menswear | How classy is that tie?? We all know that one of the best gifts, and most common gift for men is a tie! However, there are millions of styles out there and so many brands to choose from. So what makes one tie stick out from the other? It's all in the quality and design. I'm loving Rade for both of those reasons. We are loving all of the ties from Rade and couldn't be happier with how they look on! They also sell tie bars, lapel pins, and pocket squares. The one stop shop for your needs of dressing up.

6. Simply Skinny Ties | Since we're on the topic of ties, I just had to let you all know about another one of my all time favorite brands. I did an entire post a bit ago on Simply Skinny Ties and I meant every word! These ties really are amazing quality and the designs are like nothing I've seen. Every time Hunter wears one, he tells me how great the knot looks and how easily it ties. One of the coolest parts of Simply Skinny Ties is the back. There are different pieces of fabric that really make them stand out. If you're looking for a unique and great quality tie, head over to Simply Skinny!

7. Waffle Love | I've already talked about how much we love Waffle Love quite a few times but I just have to say it again! Hunter is obsessed with this place and could probably eat one every single day! He is obsessed with Biscoff and cannot get enough of the Biscoff and cream waffle! I'm pretty sure like 3 people in this world actually know the recipe for these waffles and I've never tasted anything even a little bit similar! They are made with dough instead of batter and are all around incredible!

Like what you see?
How would you feel if I told you that you could WIN everything above?!
Pretty awesome right??
That would take care of Christmas completely for the man in your life!
So how do you go about winning all these items?
You know the drill...
Head over to my instagram account to enter ;)

What is the man in your life asking for this year?

All my love,
Aleigh Joy

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Happiest of Mondays because... Surprise! A Giveaway!

Hi Friends! Oh, and happy Monday! Seriously... this one is going to be super happy!

Why? Because I have a GIVEAWAY going on today over on instagram that I am super excited to tell you all about!

Please tell me you have all heard of Arvo watches. If not, stop here and go check them out first.

That picture above ^ we're wearing Arvo watches and we both LOVE them!

I have so many good things to say about this company, the quality, what they're all about, their mission, how amazing they are to work with, the endless options you have when you purchase one watch... I could go on and on.

Okay so first let's talk about the watches.

They're are SO beautiful and classy!

My husband and I both wore ours to church today and got quite a few compliments!

The colors we chose will go with everything we put on, and they just add the perfect touch to any outfit.

Also, I don't have to rely on my phone for the time because it has died on me way too many times ha.

The leather is such great quality and very sturdy! I can tell this watch is going to last me a very long time.

I chose this watch because I love how classy and pretty it looks but let me just tell you the best part... If I want to switch it up one day all I have to do is change out the band!

I'm really eyeing that blush pink band... Maybe for Christmas? :)

Hunter is wearing this watch and I LOVE it! Such a perfect watch for a man!

Next, let's talk a little bit about how amazing this company is.

A good portion of the money they make goes to helping fund charitable projects. They have helped clothe the homeless, provide education for girls in India, and helped promote involvement in Utah's refugee program. 

I absolutely love when a company reaches out and gives back, I think it says a whole lot about what they stand for.

This company is based out of the darling Salt Lake City, UT and they are always looking for ways to reach out and help the community.

I could not feel more proud to wear my Arvo watch and support them as they support others.

Have I sold you yet?

Because seriously, I'm loving everything about this company.

So definitely go check out their selection of watches but first, see if you can WIN one for yourself!

Entering is super easy... just head on over to my instagram, follow me and arvo, like the photo then tag your friends in the comments! The more tags, the more entries!

Commenting on this blog post, following our photographer, and liking my facebook page will give you even more entries!

But! It gets better!

You have 49 other chances to win a watch by clicking the hashtag #arvo50 on instagram! 

You'll find that there are 49 other influencers giving away watches at the exact same time!

Yep, Arvo is hosting a giveaway and giving away 50 watches! 

I'd say that's pretty exciting!

You'd think I'd be able to stop there but guys, they are even giving away a hover board!

Like what? I want it! 

I even said I wanted to ask for one for Christmas this year after riding one on Halloween!

It's like they read my mind ;)

Last, but definitely not least, I need to let you all know about the photographer that delivered ALL of the amazing images on this post.

Seriously though, aren't they amazing?

I would love to give credit to the fact that Hunter and I are great models but let's be real here, she told us how to pose the entire time and was such a pleasure to work with!

Mila Adams took all of these pictures for us and I am still in shock that she delivered such amazing images.

That first one, is through a window.

Seriously?? Who gets that great of a picture through a glass window?

Utah Valley Bride published some of her photos from a styled shoot, what a great accomplishment!

If you need a photographer for any reason, Mila is your girl!

Check out her page and book her for your Christmas photos!

You will not regret it!

All my love,

Aleigh Joy

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My Husband is the Dreamiest | Simply Skinny Ties

That title...

I really can't tell you how often I think this.

My husband is so attractive it's ridiculous.

I can't tell you all how happy I was when he finally put that ring on his finger and let the world know he was taken forever.

I still get so giddy holding his hand in public because everyone can see he's mine.

Yep, I'm totally that obsessive wife.

I love when Hunter wears his basketball shorts and T-shirts, but I can't help but stare at him all day when he's in a white shirt and tie.

If I could insert and emoji here it would be the one with the heart eyes because seriously, every Sunday that's how I feel.

I remember seeing him at church in high school and not being able to take my eyes off him. 

There's just something about a man in a tie!
I know you're all thinking the same thing ;)

I probably got Hunter around 20 ties when he was on his mission.

The last tie I gave him before he came home was a skinny tie.

I couldn't wait to see him in it!

Needless to say, I was hooked on my man in a skinny tie ever since.

I was on the lookout for good quality skinny ties and came across Simply Skinny Ties.

Aka, the answer to all my tie needs for my husband.

Their collection of ties has all sorts of colors, patterns, and fabrics.

Hunter and I picked out a few together and I was obsessed when he put them on!

They looked so good on him and were the perfect length, print, and they weren't too skinny or wide.

They seriously fit just right.

After receiving these ties Hunter decided to sort through all the ties he has and find the ones he didn't want anymore.

He even made a new hanger labeled "trendy ties" and you better believe his simply skinny ties were the first on that hanger!

I've always looked forward to seeing my man in a tie, but now I do more so than ever!

If you're looking for a gift for the man in your life, I highly recommend checking out Simply Skinny.

If you're currently waiting for a missionary like I did, this is the perfect package filler!

If you're getting married, get your groom a Simply Skinny Tie!

Or if you can't figure out the right gift for your dad, introduce him to the world of skinny ties.

Lucky for all my readers, you can receive 15% off your order from simply skinny ties by using code "joyoflife" at checkout!

All my love,
Aleigh Joy

Now a million more pictures of my hot husband because I couldn't narrow it down. Modeling is his calling in life ;)

  

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