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20 Gift Ideas for Women (That I Own and Love)

  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Oct 26, 2026
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Holiday gift guide for women featuring 20 practical and thoughtful gift ideas, including boots, candles, planners, and cozy essentials.

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 everyday favourites, these are things that have earned their place in our home. (In case you missed it, I also have…

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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
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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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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: Week 3

Show of hands: who’s ready to talk about another week of walks?

(Not Belle. She always asks if the most recent blog post is one she’ll enjoy reading and usually follows that up by saying:…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Oct, 22, 2026
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Top Five/Bottom Five: Halloween Treat Edition

I posted a version of this Top Five/Bottom Five THREE whole years ago, which feels like forever in blogger time.

And, since ’tis the season, I figured it was high time we revisited a very…

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  • Halloween, Holidays, Personality Insights, Top Five/Bottom Five
  • Oct, 21, 2026
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20 Gift Ideas for Men (Recommended by My Husband)

I sat down with my husband, John, and asked for his input on gift ideas for men and… he had plenty of suggestions!

Today’s “guide” is the result.

All of these items are things we own…

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  • Holidays, Gift Guide
  • Oct, 20, 2026
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Holiday Gift Guides 2026: Gift Ideas for Everyone on Your List

I know it’s early to be thinking about Christmas.

Also, it’s not early.

The holiday season is barrelling toward us like a freight train and I’ve decided I can stare at it like a deer…

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  • Gift Guide, Christmas, Holidays
  • Oct, 20, 2026
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    • Holiday gift guide for women featuring 20 practical and thoughtful gift ideas, including boots, candles, planners, and cozy essentials.
      20 Gift Ideas for Women (That I Own and Love)

      October 26, 2026

    • Gift guide featuring 15 practical stocking stuffer ideas for men, including travel accessories, gadgets, games, snacks, and everyday essentials.
      15 Stocking Stuffer Ideas for Men (Recommended by My Husband)

      October 24, 2026

    • Happy Things Friday: 23 October

      October 23, 2026

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