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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 4

  • Life, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Oct 29, 2026
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It’s hard to believe that we’re almost to the end of another month which means, sadly, we’re nearing the final days of this October 2026 edition of the Cool Bloggers Walking Club. I haven’t been nearly as disciplined and structured with my walking this time around… but guess what? It still works! I’ve done multiple…

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Best Things to Do in Copenhagen: Family-Friendly Attractions, Hidden Gems + Easy Day Trips

Our family spent a full week in Copenhagen as part of our trip across Europe.

We had the advantage of being able to stay with my brother and sister-in-law. My sister-in-law is Danish and…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Scandinavia
  • Oct, 28, 2026
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Recent Frugal Wins: Thanksgiving Turkey, Nail Polish + Phone Upgrade

Always check your receipts! I checked our receipt before leaving the grocery store and realized we’d been overcharged by $7.85 for our Thanksgiving turkey. It took about five minutes to get the refund processed,…

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  • Frugality
  • Oct, 27, 2026
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15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Women (That I Own and Love)

Stocking stuffers are some of my favourite gifts to buy (and receive!). I love finding little things that are genuinely useful and/or a bit unexpected.

Today I’m sharing 15 stocking stuffer ideas for women. As…

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  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Oct, 26, 2026
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20 Gift Ideas for Women (That I Own and Love)

Looking for Christmas gift ideas for the women in your life? I’ve rounded up 20 items that I either own and love or have given to someone else. From cozy winter essentials to practical…

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  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Oct, 26, 2026
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15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men (Recommended by My Husband)

I’ve already shared a list of 20 tried-and-true gift ideas for men, but today I’m focusing on some less expensive items that are perfect for stockings.

Once again, I consulted John.

Most of these are things…

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  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Oct, 24, 2026
  • 6 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 23 October

I’m girding my proverbial loins for the next 36 hours; it’s going to be a doozy. A church event our family is volunteering at is happening this weekend and it’s sure to be a…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Oct, 23, 2026
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      October 27, 2026

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