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    • Thrifting & Secondhand
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  • Gentle Self-Care When You Catch a Winter Cold

    February 10, 2026 / No Comments

    I was supposed to have a post up on Monday, but instead I ended up with one of those head colds that absolutely takes you out. So today’s post is coming straight from bed, surrounded by TP and lemon ginger…

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  • Homemade Pizza Night: A Simple Valentine’s Day at Home

    February 5, 2026 / No Comments

    This is kind of a funny little blog post for me because I never celebrate Valentine’s Day. It’s not because it’s an absurd holiday (though… maybe a little). It’s mostly because no one really knows what they’re celebrating, which is…

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  • Little Things I’m Excited About This Week

    February 2, 2026 / No Comments

    We’re going with a very old-school prompt this week, friends. I don’t know – the world feels so heavy all the dang time these days, and I hope you don’t mind. I’ll get back to my full-fledged blog posts next…

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  • What’s in My Winter Toiletry Bag

    January 29, 2026 / No Comments

    I’ve been excited to write this post for a while because, to be frank, I’ve become a pro at packing since my boyfriend and I are all over the state all of the time. We’ve upped our domestic travel and…

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  • My Default Coffee Order

    January 26, 2026 / No Comments

    Normally, I’m a tea drinker. You all know this – I’ve talked about it endlessly. I love my tea, especially blends from The Tea Spot (yes, I’m an affiliate and yes, I adore them). They’re women-owned, US-based, and have the…

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  • Thrifted Diaries: Winter 2026

    January 22, 2026 / No Comments

    I’m so excited to start this seasonal series on the blog. It feels like a little throwback to my fashion blogger days in the 2010s, which makes me oddly nostalgic, but I’m excited to jump back in since this time…

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  • My Winter Reading List

    January 19, 2026 / 2 Comments

    My last few posts have all started with “My,” and I’m sorry – I just can’t help it. I have so many goals and plans for the year, and I’m itching to dive into them. I originally wanted to call…

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  • My Winter Bucket List for 2026

    January 15, 2026 / 1 Comment

    What’s at the top of your Winter Bucket List? Despite Winter being my least favorite of all the seasons, there’s something to be said for all the fun, easy-going, and relaxing activities during this time of year. I may not…

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  • My Blogging Goals for 2026

    January 12, 2026 / No Comments

    As you know, it’s a new dawn, a new day – a New Year! Which means it’s that lovely time to chat about my blogging goals for 2026. To do that, I want to start with what I learned last…

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  • My Blogging Planner: The Day Designer

    January 8, 2026 / 1 Comment

    I don’t usually write posts just to talk about products, but this planner has been part of my routine for so long that it felt like time to finally write about it. I’ve been using the Day Designer for years,…

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