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Bedding Style Evolution
For as long as I can remember, I have been obsessed with making my bed ultra comfortable. When I was younger I would hoard pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals to make my bed plush and cozy. As I got older, I added lots of throw pillows and comfy comforters to achieve the same level of coziness. My bed has had…
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Christmas Decor Style Ideas
Originally posted in Dec 2018 and updated for 2020 This will be the first year in 10 years that I have not moved. Because of my transient tendencies, I haven’t really developed a Christmas decorating style. Like most of my furniture, my Christmas decor has been handed down or DIYed. My goal for this season is to curate a holiday…
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The Very BEST Vegetarian Chili
Before switching to a mostly vegetarian diet, my mom’s chili was always my favorite food. It’s the ultimate comfort food, especially since she served hers over noodles! YUM. I’ll still eat her chili on occasion, but I wanted to find a good vegetarian substitute. It took a lot of trial and error, but I finally found the very best vegetarian…
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You Should Be Here
Mom says she thinks about you constantly, but she has to keep functioning. She can’t lose herself to grief. It would be easy to be consumed, but we have to keep going. I see you when I wake up early on a weekend for a run, when I see a dad teaching his daughter how to ride a bike, when…
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Harry Potter Halloween Party
Last Saturday I hosted a Harry Potter Halloween party and it was SO magical. My inner geek went crazy turning my apartment into Hogwarts with lots of DIYs and themed treats. If you have been thinking about hosting your own Harry Potter party, keep reading for ideas!
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Healthy Butternut Squash Soup
We had some chilly weather roll through last weekend, which always puts me in the mood for soup. I have been making this healthy butternut squash soup for a few years now and it never disappoints.
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The Best Movies and Shows to Watch this Fall
Are you having trouble getting into the Fall spirit? It may be early, but as a Fall and Halloween lover, I’m ready to dive headfirst into all things pumpkin, bonfires, and sweaters. In case you’re not as excited about the start of the new season, I’ve rounded up the best movies and shows to watch this Fall/Halloween. These are personal…
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Fall Decor for a Tiny Outdoor Space
One day I will have a lovely porch and a big yard that can be filled with holiday decor. Until then, I have to find ways to maximize Fall decor for a tiny outdoor space. So whether you have a small balcony, deck, or porch, read on for ways to decorate it for Fall.
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Weekend near Sleepy Hollow
We spent last weekend near Sleepy Hollow, NY and it was the perfect way to kickoff the Halloween season! I personally did not know Sleepy Hollow was a real place which I am choosing to blame on growing up in the Midwest, rather than a lack of geography knowledge 😉 It turned out to be a great place to spend…
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Decorating your Living Room for Fall
Living in an apartment where extra space is either non-existent or extremely valuable, I have had to get creative with holiday displays. Today I’m going to offer ideas on decorating your living room for Fall, especially if your space is small.
