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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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No Spend November – Update
Was it a perfect month? No. Did I succeed? Depends how you define success. Did I spend when I said I wouldn’t? Yes. But did I do better compared to a month without this goal where I wasn’t being as mindful? I think so! About mid-month, while killing time between preschool drop-off and a doctor’s…
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Change of Perspective
Taking inspiration from our new barn, my son has been saying “I have to leave in a minute. I have to go to work. I’m building a barn”. He made this comment so many times, my wheels started turning. “How can I give my 4 year old a barn to build?” I wondered, and off…
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From Bold to Beautiful
Sometime last month, I picked up these bold and vibrant colored candle holders at my favorite local thrift store. They were priced $3.50 a piece but were 50% off, so I paid $3.50 for the pair. While orange is a beautiful color, it was just not “me”. Drawing inspiration from Julie’s Designs and Signs on…