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  • 27 Cozy Autumn Bucket List Ideas for a Slower Season

    September 7, 2026 / No Comments

    I looked back through my blog archives recently and was genuinely surprised to see that August is consistently my hardest month for keeping up with blogging. This past August was no exception. It was an emotionally draining month, mental overload…

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  • Three Years at Flock Fiber Fest and Why I Keep Going Back

    August 24, 2026 / No Comments

    This is my third year attending Seattle’s biggest yarn event and it has officially become one of my favorite annual traditions. Shanna from Rainy Days and Cliché comes with me every year and honestly at this point I cannot imagine…

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  • Tiny Little Joys Lately

    July 13, 2026 / No Comments

    There have been a lot of tiny little moments recently that have brought me so much joy and gratefulness. It’s funny how the tiniest things make you feel such big feelings and you’re immediately thankful for the moment. That’s been…

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  • Analog Hobbies to Get the Digital Detox You Need

    May 7, 2026 / No Comments

    Last year I took an entire year off of Instagram and it was genuinely one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. I probably wouldn’t be engaged if I hadn’t taken that time away. Through that year I discovered something…

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  • My Intentional Spring Wardrobe Reset

    March 12, 2026 / No Comments

    This year, I’m approaching spring differently. It’s a new season in a year that’s been interesting, to say the least. A lot of families are feeling the financial burdens in their lives right now. The job market is insane and…

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  • My Favorite Cozy Knitting & Crochet Projects for Winter

    December 11, 2025 / No Comments

    Over the past two years, I’ve been compiling a very long list of projects I’ve wanted to start. Some I’ve actually finished! Others… well, they’re barely begun because I either messed something up, bought the wrong yarn, or still don’t…

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  • Holiday Gift Guide For Homebodies

    My Cozy Holiday Gift Guide for Homebodies

    December 3, 2025 / No Comments

    Though I wouldn’t necessarily call myself a homebody, I would say my life looks very different than it did just two years ago, when I quit my job to travel around the world for eight months. That adventure taught me…

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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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  • 6 Reasons to Open a Travel Savings Account

    Budgeting with Heart: How I’m Saving Without Sacrificing Joy

    April 24, 2025 / No Comments

    My friends, I didn’t mean to lie to you. I’ve had every intention of blogging more this year, but something’s been… off. It’s been hard to sit down and write — not because I’ve been unmotivated, but because I’ve been…

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  • Two Week No Social Media Check In

    February 6, 2025 / No Comments

    The past couple of weeks have been a whirlwind, and a social media break felt like the only way to catch my breath. With everything happening in the world, the constant flood of information—some of it questionable—became overwhelming. On top…

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