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On My Shelf: Books Read October 2026

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  • Nov 12, 2026
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It feels like a lifetime ago that I read some of the books that landed on my bedside table early in October. For some reason, this month seemed unusually long (mostly in a neutral way), and I read… a lot. As per usual, the biggest casualty of my reading exploits was sleep. I had a…

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Operation: Steal Your Blog Friend’s Post Idea

*Quick reminder that the Sprouted Planner Giveaway—two winners!!!—closes tomorrow (12 November) at 5 pm AST. If you haven’t entered to win, now’s the time!*

When Suzanne blogged her answers to the following five questions, I…

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  • Ask Me (Almost) Anything, Personality Insights, Random
  • Nov, 11, 2026
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Household Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Practical Gifts We Love and Use

I looooove receiving a practical gift.

Don’t get me wrong. I appreciate a thoughtful sentimental (or aesthetically pleasing) present as much as the next person. But there’s something extra satisfying about receiving a gift that…

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  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Nov, 10, 2026
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15 Thoughtful Gifts for Readers and Book Lovers

You didn’t think I could get through the holiday gift guide season without a list dedicated to reading, did you?

As a lifelong book lover, I think gifts that make reading even more enjoyable are…

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  • Holidays, Christmas, Gift Guide
  • Nov, 10, 2026
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A 2027 Sprouted Planner Giveaway! (Two Winners!)

One of my favourite moments OF THE ENTIRE YEAR is cracking open a brand-new planner.

The possibilities!

The blank space! (Especially lovely to this minimalist introvert.)

The Fresh Planner Enthusiasm! All those new habits to establish! All…

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  • Planning, Giveaway!, Holidays
  • Nov, 09, 2026
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Happy Things Friday: 6 November

Egads. It’s already the 6th of November? Wowzers, that first week went by quickly.

In part because it didn’t pan out quite how I had expected…

All The Bugs seem to be circulating right now. People…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Nov, 06, 2026
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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: October 2026 Final Recap + Maps

Hey, hey, hey!!!

I’m legitimately feeling sad that I won’t have anymore of these Cool Blogger’s Walking Club recaps to pull together until April.

At risk of sounding saccharine, it brings me so much joy…

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  • Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise
  • Nov, 05, 2026
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      November 12, 2026

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      November 11, 2026

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      Household Holiday Gift Guide: 15 Practical Gifts We Love and Use

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