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Join Me: August Gratitude Practice + Free Printables

  • Gratitude, Joy
  • Jul 23, 2026
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I’m hosting a little gratitude practice for August over at Lighthouse Keepers, my Patreon community, and I’d love to have you participate. I’ve created two free printable trackers: one with 31 (short!) daily prompts and one blank version. Both also include space to make note of any “Stormy Seas” because practising gratitude DOES NOT mean…

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Flight Cancellation Compensation: We Got Nearly $4,000 CAD!!

You know I love talking about simple ways to save money. Last week I talked about thrift-store coupons and a free replacement suitcase. Yesterday I talked about cash-back rewards and free chocolates from Lufthansa….

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  • Frugality, Euro Adventure, Travel, United Kingdom
  • Jul, 22, 2026
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9 More Simple Ways to Save Money (Recent Frugal Wins)

Apparently, one roundup of frugal wins was not enough!!!

Last week I shared nine simple ways we’ve saved money this summer… and immediately came up with another list!

Of course I find the “big” wins…

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  • Frugality
  • Jul, 21, 2026
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Visiting St Fagans in Cardiff: The UK’s Best “Free Day Out”

Believe it or not, I still have more European recaps to write. Better a month late than never, right?

You’re in for a treat today because we spent part of our final Welsh weekend exploring…

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  • United Kingdom, Euro Adventure, Travel
  • Jul, 20, 2026
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Another Day in Cardiff: Penarth Pier, Cardiff Bay + City Center

I mean… why not turn This Time One Month Ago into a little series, right??

Here’s how Friday, 19 June shook down in Cardiff, Wales, for our little family.

A Slow Morning

First up, a walk…

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  • Euro Adventure, United Kingdom
  • Jul, 19, 2026
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Saturday Naps + One Month Ago in Cardiff + A Keeper

There are several dozen things I could be doing right now, but I’m basking in the delight of watching France get thrashed in the first half of the France-England match.

Harumph. It took me…

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  • Random, Euro Adventure, Travel
  • Jul, 18, 2026
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Happy Things Friday: 18 July

And just like that, the month is over half gone. I’m not sad about it; summer (and by summer, I mean school vacation) always feels like a week too long. Even still, I’m astounded…

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  • Happy Things Friday, Favourite Things
  • Jul, 17, 2026
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