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Reflecting on 2025: Lessons, Gratitude, and Goals for the New Year
The end of the year always feels nostalgic. It’s a time to look back, let go, and step forward with softness. Here’s what I’m reflecting on as this year closes: The lessons that didn’t make sense until now. The people who stayed, even quietly. The ways I grew without realizing it. The joy in ordinary…
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Post-Holiday Reset: Getting Back to Calm After the Chaos
After the holidays, everything feels both full and a little messy. The best thing you can do? Give yourself a soft reset. Here’s my gentle post-holiday plan: Declutter — clean out gift packaging and organize your space. Rest — naps are productive in their own way. Hydrate + eat simple meals. Reflect — what moments…
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My Cozy Christmas Eve Traditions
Christmas Eve has always been my favorite part of the holidays — calm, cozy, and full of little rituals. Here’s how I love to spend it: Bake cookies and drink hot cocoa. Light a candle for the evening. Watch my favorite holiday movie (Home Alone, always). Wear matching pajamas. Write a small gratitude list before…
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Gift Ideas for Cozy Girls on a Budget
If you love giving thoughtful gifts without breaking your budget, this list is for you. Cozy gifts don’t have to be expensive — they just have to feel personal. Here are a few ideas: Cute mugs + cocoa packets Candle + handwritten note DIY sugar scrub or bath salts A playlist or photo memory box…
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My Holiday Baking List (and What I’m Making This Year)
December is for baking. It’s the one time of year when flour dust on the counter feels festive. Here’s what’s on my baking list this season: 🎄 Classic Sugar Cookies — decorated with white icing and gold sprinkles. 🍫 Peppermint Brownies — fudgey with crushed candy canes on top. 🍞 Cranberry Orange Bread — the…
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Winter Skincare Routine: How I Keep My Skin Glowy in the Cold
Cold air + heaters = dry, dull skin. But you can totally keep your glow through winter with the right routine. Here’s my current skincare lineup: Cleanser: Gentle, hydrating (no foaming types). Toner: Lightweight and soothing — I love ones with rosewater or glycerin. Serum: Hyaluronic acid for deep hydration. Moisturizer: Thicker cream to seal…
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5 Cozy Drink Recipes to Sip All December
There’s no better time for warm drinks than December — they make every moment feel like a hug. Here are a few of my go-to cozy sips for cold mornings and late-night study sessions: 1. Peppermint Hot Chocolate Melt chocolate chips in warm milk, add a candy cane stirrer, and top with whipped cream. 2.…
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How to Host a Low-Stress Friendsgiving
Hosting doesn’t have to mean stress-cleaning and overcooking. Friendsgiving should feel fun and cozy. Tips for a calm, pretty, low-effort Friendsgiving: Go potluck style. Have everyone bring one dish — assign categories (app, side, dessert). Simple decor: mini pumpkins, candles, fairy lights. Music: a chill fall playlist instead of total silence. Focus on vibe, not…
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Cozy Fall Drinks You Can Make At Home
Skip the Starbucks line with these homemade fall favorites:
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Weekly Wrap up # 26 2025
Sunday, June 29, 2025 Today I stayed home and cleaned the house. Monday, June 30, 2025 Today I helped my sister start getting ready for the fair that is coming up. Tuesday, July 1, 2025 Today I drove my sister around to deliver buyers letters for her 4-H Pigs. Wednesday, July 2, 2025 Today I…
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