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Do You Have to Stop at the End of a Chapter? + 3 More Questions for Readers

  • Reading
  • Aug 12, 2026
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It was SO much fun to read the comment section on my last bookish question post, so I thought I’d conjure up some more questions for my fellow readers! Here goes! DO YOU “HAVE” TO STOP AT THE END OF A CHAPTER? I know I’m legally permitted to close a book whenever I please. And…

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My Endometrial Ablation Experience: 3.5 Years Later

A few women I know personally are currently considering having an endometrial ablation, and I’ve found myself unexpectedly talking about my endometrial ablation experience a lot in recent weeks.

I’ve written before—at considerable length—about my…

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  • Life
  • Aug, 11, 2026
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Best Things to Do in Helsinki: Family-Friendly Attractions, Hidden Gems + Easy Day Trips

We spent a full month living in Helsinki as a family, which gave us time to experience the city quite differently than we would have during a quick weekend visit (though my brother and…

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  • Travel, Euro Adventure, Helsinki
  • Aug, 10, 2026
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Happy Things Friday: 7 August

It’s 6:30 am on Friday. John is already downstairs on a work call, Indy is sleeping, Belle is nestled in a cabin at camp (with pre-primary to Grade 2 girls, GOD BLESS HER SOUL),…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Aug, 07, 2026
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Tween and Teen Allowance and Income: Our System for Giving, Saving, and Fun Money

A few weeks ago, in a Happy Things Friday post, I mentioned wanting to come up with a more robust savings plan for Belle.

She’s been babysitting fairly frequently, and while I love that she’s…

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  • Money, Budget, Parenting
  • Aug, 06, 2026
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Recent Frugal Wins (Including Free Cheesecake and Discount Sneakers)

A quick(ish) post for your Wednesday with some recent frugal wins.

Free Anniversary Cheesecake

The restaurant where we go to celebrate our wedding anniversary each year always asks (when we’re making a reservation) if we’re celebrating…

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  • Frugality
  • Aug, 05, 2026
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On My Shelf: Books Read July 2026

For years—ever since starting university—my reading stats have absolutely tanked over the summer months.

Because I was doing so much intensive reading during the academic year, I wasn’t thrilled at the thought of reading…

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  • Reading
  • Aug, 04, 2026
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