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Little Luxuries: Pump Shampoo

In tandem with little joys, let’s talk little luxuries.

Last week, while showering, I paused to appreciate the “little luxury” that is pump bottles. For years I used Redken shampoo – sourced by my…

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  • Favourite Things, Joy, Random
  • Mar, 04, 2024
  • 36 Comments

Happy Things Friday: 1 March

I’m so conditioned to post every week that it feels positively wonky to be consolidating fourteen days of Happy Things. As per usual I kept a list of things making me smile in my…

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  • Happy Things Friday
  • Mar, 01, 2024
  • 23 Comments

A Little Joy + It’s Giveaway Time (The Caffeine Edition)

Happy Leap Year. In honour of this extra day why not throw caution to the wind and post twice?

Last night I spent a long time talking with a distraught child about a horrific…

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  • Giveaway!, Joy, Life
  • Feb, 29, 2024

Chapter Two: February 2024

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

For me it started with January – Steady: Finding Solid Ground…

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  • Creativity, Life, Personality Insights
  • Feb, 29, 2024
  • 32 Comments

Bar Soap or Body Wash (and Other Superfluous Personal Care Questions)

This would be more fun as a poll, but I’m too lazy to go to the extra effort this time so…if you want to chime in you’ll have to comment below!

A few weeks ago…

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  • Habits, Personality Insights
  • Feb, 28, 2024
  • 48 Comments

Favourite Things: February 2024

February is almost over and that means it’s time for another round of Favourite Things!

CUMIN

John and I went out for a lunch date at a local eatery and it exceeded all our expectations….

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  • Favourite Things
  • Feb, 27, 2024
  • 34 Comments

What Do You Do with Worn (Not Dirty) Clothes?

I’m baaaaaack! My little bloggy break was lovely but – Wow! – I missed this space and all of you.

A short and sweet human interest question for you this morning:

What do you do with…

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  • Habits, Home, Organization, Personality Insights, Random
  • Feb, 26, 2024
  • 61 Comments
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