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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: The Final Roundup (April 2025)

The second I typed that title I started humming The Final Countdown. Anyone else? Just me?

Moving on.

Just like that, we’ve wrapped up our daily(ish) walks in April! A huge thank you to everyone who…

On My Shelf: Books I Read in April 2025

My reading activity picked up again in April, and there were some winners in the mix!

I only rated one book 5/5 stars — what can I say, I’m a tough audience — but there…

Reading
May, 06, 2025
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Demerits and Gold Stars: February — April

Apologies for the unusual double post today. But…

Gah. I can’t even tell you how many times I’ve thought about writing about my Demerits and Gold Stars over the past few months. I’ve even gone…

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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Not Just a Pretty Book – How I Actually Use My Sprouted Planner

I’ve been asked to share more behind-the-scenes peeks into how I plan. So…here are some spreads from my 2025 Weekly Sprouted Planner!

Exercise Tracking

I’ve been using Sprouted planners for almost 4 years (a huge thanks…

Happy Things Friday: 2 May

It’s May! The trees are blossoming, the snow tires have been swapped off the vehicles, and the shovels are (hopefully) packed away for good.

Last week was a blur — Easter Monday, two sick days…

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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Cool Bloggers Walking Club: The Final Roundup (April 2025)

On My Shelf: Books I Read in April 2025

Demerits and Gold Stars: February — April

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

Not Just a Pretty Book – How I Actually Use My Sprouted Planner

Happy Things Friday: 2 May

My Fun List in Action: A Look at 2025 So Far

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