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Creating a Cozy Christmas
Creating a cozy Christmas is my main mission each year. I look forward to the coziness of the warmth, flannels, fire in the fireplace, and the ambiance of the lights, and I take pride knowing that although new Christmas decor is for sale each year, I don’t have to spend a dime to achieve my…
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December Bucket List
Do you have favorite traditions you do with your kids during the holiday season? While this time of year is already super busy, there are a few things I try to make time to slow down and make happen any way. Where I did No Spend November last month, this month I’m making a list…
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Savory Suppers for Fall
There is just something about a good, savory supper’s aroma wafting in the air when you walk in the door from a long day that screams “Fall is here!” Bear in mind, if you work full time and you are the sole cook of your household, the aroma will not be present to greet you…
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Loss: An Emotional Post
I wish I had a grand excuse for my 2? 3? week hiatus, but truth be told I don’t. I have had posts or at least prompts planned for weeks, if not months now, so there is no excuse. But the only thing I can fathom is that I’ve subconsciously dreaded this post knowing that…
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Battling Perfection and Unrealistic Expectations
I have to admit that this post is a bit of a pep talk to myself, so I thought if anyone else struggles in this way, it might be good to get out of my journal and onto the blog. I’m a recovering perfectionist, learning to let go, and aspiring to stop with the unrealistic…