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Move Over, Hygge — Make Room for…Hurkle Durkle?

You know I love any excuse to talk about language — spelling, pronunciation, idioms. If it’s quirky and has a good backstory, I’m in. So you can imagine my delight when I stumbled across…

Habits, Home, Language, Personality Insights
May, 05, 2025
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My Fun List in Action: A Look at 2025 So Far

At the start of 2025, I didn’t set any traditional resolutions or goals.

Instead, I created two lists: Fun Ideas and Mantras. I wanted the year to feel light and flexible – more about (enjoyable)…

Goals, Habits, Joy, Life, Personality Insights, Planning
May, 01, 2025
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Grocery Prices Are Wild – Here Are Some Ways We Keep Costs Down(ish)

When I asked readers what blog topics they’d like to hear about, “thrifting” came up repeatedly. It seems people are looking for new ways to save money – or maybe they just want to…

Budget, Food, Habits, Money, Planning, Thrifting
Apr, 17, 2025
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A Day in My Life: Wednesday, 9 April 2025

When I asked for suggestions about topics to visit (or revisit) on the blog, a common denominator was requests for more Day in the Life/behind-the-scenes posts.

I took those comments to heart and immediately documented…

Habits, Home, Life, Personality Insights, Random
Apr, 15, 2025
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Unplugging + April Walking Club

Phew. This winter has worn me out. I’m going to take a little break from the internet, so there will be a pause in posting (and commenting) for a few weeks. I’m looking forward…

Blogging, Cool Bloggers Walking Club, Exercise, Habits
Mar, 05, 2025
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Fresh FIGs: Gratitude Collective Week #3

We’ve almost made it through February.

I know I’m starting to sound like a broken record but…the world has felt so dark, cold, and inhospitable lately. Literally and figuratively. I’m hoping for brighter news…

Gratitude, Habits, Joy
Feb, 23, 2025
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Fresh FIGs: Gratitude Collective Week #2

Well. The participation levels in our Finding Joy in Gratitude (F.I.G.) Collective are knocking my socks off. I break out in a smile every single time I see another list of FIGs (called “FJIGs”…

Gratitude, Habits, Joy
Feb, 16, 2025
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