April 2025 – Page 3 – The Optimistic Musings of a Pessimist

Cool Bloggers Walking Club Week #1 + FIGs

And just like that, the first week of our walking challenge is in the books. I don’t know about you, but I had to push through some seriously uncooperative weather (rain, snow, and sleet…

It’s Time to Brainstorm. What Should I Write About Next?

I feel like my brain is slowly waking up from a winter dormancy. While I shake off the cobwebs, I’m going to momentarily shine the spotlight on YOU! I have fun exploring all sorts…

Ask Me (Almost) Anything, Blogging, Creativity, Random
Apr, 08, 2025
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Favourite Things: February + March 2025

February was a short month that felt like it lasted forever. March was a long month that felt like it was over in approximately two days.

Neither perspective is accurate, but both months paved…

Happy Things Friday: 4 April

I’m writing this post from my bed which sounds lovely – except I’m here because my muscles and joints are aching, my temperature is well above normal, one nostril (just one!?) is plugged, and…

Spell Check: When Names Get Playful with Their Letters

We’ve talked about naming cell phones, robot vacuums, bikes, cars, and gnomes. (Also: toaster ovens, fridges, ice machines, plants, in-car navigation systems, mass spectrometers, and microscopes – you name it. Pun intended.)

We’ve explored Q&A’s…

Gratitude in Practice: Kristen (The Frugal Girl)

It still brings me a little jolt of delight every time I see someone referencing FIGs after our month-long gratitude practice in February!! A special shout-out to Jenny for her recent Figgy Friday post….

Paris 2025 Recap: My Planning and Packing Tips + How Much Our Trip Really Cost!

A quick reminder that today is Day #1 of our third Cool Bloggers Walking Club! Three cheers for any returning alumni, and welcome to anyone joining our walking troupe for the first time.

There are…

Budget, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Money, Paris, Thrifting, Travel
Apr, 01, 2025
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