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    Classic Children’s Books Holiday Guide

    Anything is possible if you have a favorite book to transport you! I firmly believe that you are never too old to enjoy a classic children’s story. To be considered for this list, each story had to prove itself with multiple generations and continue to possess some of that same magic when I read them again as an adult. Many of these books can be found in different forms including audiobooks and movie adaptations. And because they are classics, you can probably find most of them at your local library for free. But if you’re in the market to purchase these books for your own collection or for the children…

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    Confessions of a Houseplant Serial Killer

    You can’t go anywhere online right now without seeing beautifully decorated apartments filled with healthy happy houseplants. And I am here for that trend–I love houseplants and usually have between 20-25 houseplants at any one time. But I’ll admit that I have killed 8 houseplants in the last 9 months–and I can’t say it’s a fluke and blame it on quarantine. I’m not entirely sure why houseplants continue to meet their end in my house, but I think it has something to do with my particular form of plant neglect. How to take care of houseplants (Don’t listen to me, obviously) Basically, my houseplant care routine looks something like this:…

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    Table Settings ~ Pulling Out the Pretties

    There’s something so satisfying about pulling out all my pretties and actually getting to use them. I love the idea of using my best china and silver for every day, but I’m too lazy to wash the dishes by hand all the time. Every once in awhile though, it’s worth it! Setting the table with special dishes, silverware, and linens fills me with an unreasonable amount of joy. I’ll admit I’m not really that great at making fabulous table settings–I just love all my pretties and the memories they represent. I am definitely not a minimalist and with two hutches filled with china, silver, linens, and the like, the most…