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NaBloPoMo Giveaway #2: Cards + Postcards

In a world of instant communication – texts, emails, video calls – there is something comforting about taking relationships offline and sending greetings via the postal system. There is the thought and intention that…

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  • Friendship, Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo
  • Nov, 16, 2024

Happy Things Friday: 15 November

Um, what now? We’re officially halfway through the penultimate month of the entire year? So far, I haven’t been a huge fan of November. (Any chance I can rewind and relive October a second…

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  • Happy Things Friday, Hard Things
  • Nov, 15, 2024
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Chapter Ten: October 2024

In January I suggested we “write a book together” in 2024 and pitched the idea of assigning each month a chapter title.

So far, I’ve had:

January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground After a Year of…

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  • Creativity, Life, Personality Insights
  • Nov, 14, 2024
  • 31 Comments

My Year of Shmita: October Update

October was busy. But, for the most part, in a good way. There is good busy – fun things to do and a satisfied exhaustion at the end of the day. There is bad…

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  • Sabbath, Year of Shmita
  • Nov, 13, 2024
  • 38 Comments

A Bathroom Pet Peeve

I’m back with another pet peeve.

I was going to spare everyone a lengthy discussion about the correct way to place toilet paper but, since I have some new readers, I feel obligated to share…

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  • Pet Peeves
  • Nov, 12, 2024
  • 50 Comments

Guest Post: Welcome Michelle!!!

I can’t remember who first introduced me to Michelle, but I have been smitten with her writing, her life on a farm, and her too-adorable-for-words dollhouse decor, sewing projects, and whimsical illustrations ever since.

If…

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  • Blogging, Friendship, Guest Post
  • Nov, 11, 2024
  • 43 Comments

NaBloPoMo Giveaway #1: A 2025 Sprouted Weekly Planner

I promised giveaways this month and it’s time to deliver! Buckle up for the first round.

I haven’t hosted a giveaway since Easter and decided it was time for some lucky readers to receive fun…

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  • Giveaway!, NaBloPoMo, Planning
  • Nov, 09, 2024
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