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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
  • 11 Comments

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
  • 16 Comments

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
  • 32 Comments

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
  • 22 Comments

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
  • 30 Comments

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
  • 20 Comments
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