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Party at My House?

Despite most bloggers appearing to be relatively introverted folks (#Stereotyping), I think we can all agree it would be pretty amazing to have a giant blogger get-together this holiday season. Decked halls, Christmas tunes,…

Is This a Giant “Favourite Things” Post or a Gift Guide? You Decide.

Can you tell I’m not an influencer or an affiliate based on the timing of this post? Gift guides seem to get released earlier and earlier every year (I think I started seeing them…

Christmas, Favourite Things, Holidays, Organization
Dec, 16, 2024
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Happy Things Friday: 13 December

I am not at all superstitious and don’t have any fear of Friday the 13th but…still. I did take note of the date when I scheduled Indy’s dentist appointment for this afternoon. I’m hoping…

A (Short) Festive Bloggy Break

I’m feeling behind on life.

Year-end organization for the upcoming tax season. Prep for work responsibilities in 2025. Sleep. Christmas. Housework. Margin.

So…I’m going to be gone for the next few days! The only way…

Blogging, Time Management
Dec, 09, 2024

Happy Things Friday: 6 December

Happy Friday! It has been a busy, mostly happy week. There is so much to talk about!

In no particular order…

TIME WITH MY PARENTS

One day I stopped in for a cup of coffee and a…

Chapter Eleven: November 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…

Creativity, Life
Dec, 05, 2024
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She Can Still Be a Doctor – Sage Advice I Return to Often

This is the third time I’ve reposted this little “essay.” The first time it was new, the second time I wanted to share it again since it really does feel like a pivotal moment…

Party at My House?

Is This a Giant “Favourite Things” Post or a Gift Guide? You Decide.

Happy Things Friday: 13 December

A (Short) Festive Bloggy Break

Happy Things Friday: 6 December

Chapter Eleven: November 2024

She Can Still Be a Doctor – Sage Advice I Return to Often

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