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My Word of the Year

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We made it, friends! 2020 is behind us and we’ve kicked off a brand new year. I think everyone is hopeful that 2021 will bring the health and happiness we all very much need.

A popular New Year’s trend is to choose a word of the year. The thought is that it becomes a mantra, or a theme around which you can base your annual plans. I did this last year with the word INTENTIONAL. It was a great word, but obviously last year threw all our plans out the window.

I’d still like to be more intentional in the coming year, but I decided to choose a new word for 2021…

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Try a 2021 Reading Challenge!

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I don’t know about you, but my reading was pretty topsy turvy in 2020. I mean, the world’s been topsy turvy, so why wouldn’t it have been? Usually I read around 60 books per year… this year, about half that many. Several books that sounded great just couldn’t hold my attention. And several times, I signed up for a read along or buddy read, and I don’t think I managed to complete a single one.

So, looking ahead to 2021, I’d love to turn over a new leaf. I want to branch out a little, interact with the book community more than I have recently, and stay up too late reading because I’m immersed in books that are just too good to put down.

I have a lot of books on my list, but it’s often helpful to have some prompts to induce some exploration of different genres, new authors, etc.  Enter: the reading challenge!

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Gift Guide: Digital Options

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As I write this, it’s one week until Christmas Eve! December has flown by just like the rest of 2020. And with shipping delays and overload this year, you’re pretty much out of time to order online and expect things to show up by Christmas.

So if you still have gifts to buy, what are your options? Well, you could put on your mask and your coat and go stand in line in the stores… but there’s a better way.

Instead, you can sit on your sofa, drinking hot chocolate or coffee, and snag these ideas to be delivered digitally… no muss, no fuss! Read on for some quick, last minute gifts that are sure to light up anyone’s holiday!

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Gift Guide: For the Foodie

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One thing we can all agree on: food is an important part of the holiday season! Some people spend days in the kitchen preparing holiday dinners, baked goods, and candies. And everyone has favorite dishes and goodies.

Do you have someone in your life who’s always excited about a new kitchen gadget? Someone who loves gourmet ingredients or specialty foods, or who reads cookbooks like they’re the latest bestseller? 

You’re in luck… read on for some ideas for the foodie in your life!

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Gift Guide: Cozy Self Care Ideas

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It’s beginning to look a lot like… well, you know!

lighted christmas tree

The holidays may look different for many of us this year, but one thing doesn’t change: the need to find great gifts for friends and family! 

I’ve put together a few gift guides to share some ideas for all the special people in your life… starting with this one. Fabulous gifts that are cozy, comfortable, and promote well-being are ALWAYS appreciated! 

Here are a few of my favorite things!

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