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  • Autumn Favorites: My Monthly Reading, Watching, and Cozy Life Recap

    October 20, 2025 / No Comments

    This month has been full of small joys, cozy moments, and new experiences – the perfect kind of autumn vibes. I’m sharing my favorite fall reads, binge-worthy shows, seasonal treats, and cozy wardrobe picks in this quick monthly recap. Whether…

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  • 24 Positive Affirmations for Solo Travelers

    Seattle in the Rain: Best Budget-Friendly Activities for Autumn

    October 13, 2025 / No Comments

    There’s no denying that everything is more expensive these days – especially this year. Many of us are doing our best to travel (and have fun!), but it’s top of mind to find budget-friendly activities while exploring. This list is…

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  • National Day Celebrations Made Easy: Fun, Cheap, and Delicious Ideas

    October 9, 2025 / No Comments

    A few weeks ago, I stumbled upon two websites (here and here) that list all of the national day celebrations. I know this sounds funny, as I’m a whole grown 40-year-old woman, but I’ve been celebrating them with friends, and…

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  • The 3 Trader Joe’s Fall Treats Worth Picking Up (If You Love Maple as Much as I Do)

    October 2, 2025 / No Comments

    The Trader Joe’s Autumn craze is real—and it’s so easy to overbuy! Overconsumption is its own problem, but what I’ve also noticed is that when we overdo it, the items we buy sometimes stop feeling special. Instead of savoring, we’re…

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  • A Perfect Autumn Weekend: Apple Picking At Swan’s Family Farm

    September 29, 2025 / No Comments

    Can you believe we’re already in apple-picking season, my friends?! Oh my word, I can’t even tell you how much this excites me. This post was such a joy to write for a few reasons: it’s been years since I…

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  • Fall in Love This Autumn: Romance Books to Read in 2025

    September 22, 2025 / No Comments

    Oh, Autumn. 🍁 It’s such a bittersweet time for me, as my one true seasonal love will always be summer. However, there is nothing more wonderful than a crisp autumn morning stroll and a cup of hot cider in the…

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  • My Fall Bucket List 2025

    September 18, 2025 / No Comments

    Autumn is almost here, and with it comes one of my favorite traditions – making a Fall Bucket List! 🍂 This year I’ve kept it short and sweet with just 12 things, and I’m so excited to jot them down…

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  • What’s on My Nightstand: Cozy Essentials, Books, and Little Luxuries

    September 16, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello my loves, it feels so good to be back here with you. If you’ve noticed a bit of quiet on the blog lately, it’s because life had me tangled up in a job that left very little space for…

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    Is Life Better Without Instagram? My Honest Thoughts After 3.5 Months

    May 15, 2025 / No Comments

    It’s officially been 3 and a half months since I left Instagram and it wasn’t because I think social media is evil. In fact, I work in digital marketing. I know firsthand how valuable social platforms can be for small…

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  • #41 | Quarterly Book Love: My Top Reads

    May 8, 2025 / No Comments

    Hello hello again, my sweet bookish friends! As you can imagine, I had to stop sharing every book I read last year. I was reading between 6 and 15 books a month, and the blog posts were turning into novels…

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