tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-54652816483314175442024-03-15T09:46:28.228-07:00Mainly Marta :: A Motherhood + Lifestyle Bloga motherhood and lifestyle blog that shares faith, homeschool, home decor, recipes and product views.Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.comBlogger261125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-73559402588690053882024-03-12T06:00:00.066-07:002024-03-12T06:00:00.143-07:00easter basket for the littles<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXchK7WYILbOcR-rCZO8tP0pBGlLnWEEPV3pqBrtK8T3w7vBzrShGtgZJ3JP72vWPJhTjwNvhnStAyoL4drk92A30qcKHwfO4yoWZhZKv-LeFKkWfeHXZrDXg_2OUMUlsSei6bk8xKSSLIvdmotXsIOZfJWxX9qxlmUvqt-3nrcWyXgomCwZ5bcruRSqYI/s812/b021bc353f6a87e5d2a170ec84a80a73.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="812" data-original-width="564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXchK7WYILbOcR-rCZO8tP0pBGlLnWEEPV3pqBrtK8T3w7vBzrShGtgZJ3JP72vWPJhTjwNvhnStAyoL4drk92A30qcKHwfO4yoWZhZKv-LeFKkWfeHXZrDXg_2OUMUlsSei6bk8xKSSLIvdmotXsIOZfJWxX9qxlmUvqt-3nrcWyXgomCwZ5bcruRSqYI/s320/b021bc353f6a87e5d2a170ec84a80a73.jpg" width="222" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">german vintage postcard from 1960s<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello hello! </span></p><p>welcome back to the blog, friends! this month, the kiddos could potentially be getting get two gift baskets, as easter and st. patrick's day are both being celebrated this month. Normally, when the holidays are on two separate months, I do a basket for each. However, this year, I'm opting to do a gift basket just for easter as that's the holiday that we love the most -- the celebration of our Christ's sacrifice and Resurrection. </p><p>With that being said, the boys and I are working on a plushie farm, so they'll most likely get a plushie for the 17th to build that up. I've <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/mainlymarta/list/1YR7RCHEUQFG5?tag=onamzmartavar-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d" target="_blank">compiled a list on my Amazon Storefront</a> if anyone is wondering what I'm trying to get for that. <a href="https://www.amazon.com/shop/mainlymarta/list/1YR7RCHEUQFG5?tag=onamzmartavar-20&ref_=aip_sf_list_spv_ofs_mixed_d" target="_blank"><b><i>CLICK HERE for that list </i></b></a>-- I'm adding to it as I go and look for cutie life like plush farm animals to add to our farm. <br /></p><p>Anywayyyyyy! the real basket is going to be given on Easter, which is what this blog post is all about. Here are some fun easter basket ideas for both little boys and girls! <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">* mini disclaimer that some links below are affiliate! </span></span><br /></p><p> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynslaJoohivAv5qyhPZcXyHSVQQ_HqPnxM2Fh-VVlMCBA05nOwSY-O8DTxnCtJ7NPLRn5Q7LtehKeadkdNkv-du6yPlI9PD4oCI1OaU1pf59V0j3GblQNJY4iYSmzMJGkMDf3AWIRHVaF84GiDN20Tn1u_GVgwjupKYH6I7VoQKl6f-hHBpclrpVCOyQl/s3300/ladies.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgynslaJoohivAv5qyhPZcXyHSVQQ_HqPnxM2Fh-VVlMCBA05nOwSY-O8DTxnCtJ7NPLRn5Q7LtehKeadkdNkv-du6yPlI9PD4oCI1OaU1pf59V0j3GblQNJY4iYSmzMJGkMDf3AWIRHVaF84GiDN20Tn1u_GVgwjupKYH6I7VoQKl6f-hHBpclrpVCOyQl/s320/ladies.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">for the little ladies</span><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/sarahs-silks-northern-coast-silk-tutus?variant=40593250156590" target="_blank">tutus</a> </p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Nm1ulwW0nHye9jExpaZxxg" target="_blank">eloise book </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://us.olliella.com/collections/tula-basket-collection/products/rattan-tulip-carry-basket-seashell-pink" target="_blank">scalloped basket</a></p><p><a href="https://www.safariltd.com/products/incredible-creatures-duckling-figurines-265829?_pos=2&_sid=e9c4624b0&_ss=r" target="_blank">duckling figurine </a></p><p><a href="https://playroomcollective.com/collections/baby-dolls/products/minikane-doll-18-bambinis-girl-doll-yaelle" target="_blank">baby doll</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IgDMxy7Z8eN0ywgDdbt7oQ" target="_blank">bees book </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5C2u8n0sRcbSaPCPqq3Yew" target="_blank">nail polish set</a> <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ooly.com/products/confetti-stamp-double-ended-markers-set-of-9" target="_blank">double ended markers</a></p><p><a href="https://auroragift.com/products/26211?variant=24465580870" target="_blank">lop eared bunny</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+-jK2-RRXwVBGNPRzz8LTBw" target="_blank">mood rings </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://cuddleandkind.com/products/baby-kitten" target="_blank">baby kitten</a> </p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uMq-O4VBpg7ai3PEb9ehhA" target="_blank">strawberry pajamas</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+3jCX-ETsaH0ZRowPQ-f4Ow" target="_blank">bunny backpack </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+zP-o8jb1LfYqtaaDOnqsRw" target="_blank">claris book</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Za2-kX24_xxgMCtLrhEnig" target="_blank">nesting bunnies</a></p><p><a href="https://us.yotoplay.com/yoto-player" target="_blank">yoto player</a></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV1MVRxVaSQS90ztUAF7zZQt3Sn6-Ua8_ORSNKrd6YXB9fcDx-etFXolqgJ_FcddifFxdSvg9iba1xqq11xalNz2drw5iqUiYW7YQJsvD4G2rzsxEsw63p9pgEpbOY3CTzsLC8h-HatBGaBMDDxR8H-qbwNZ8xuE2NFXGgz15MwfPrphhKpF5EiOzyJJu/s3300/men.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKV1MVRxVaSQS90ztUAF7zZQt3Sn6-Ua8_ORSNKrd6YXB9fcDx-etFXolqgJ_FcddifFxdSvg9iba1xqq11xalNz2drw5iqUiYW7YQJsvD4G2rzsxEsw63p9pgEpbOY3CTzsLC8h-HatBGaBMDDxR8H-qbwNZ8xuE2NFXGgz15MwfPrphhKpF5EiOzyJJu/s320/men.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">for the little men</span></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uyEAANfCgEK9OUK8sHKlWA" target="_blank">carrot pajamas</a></p><p><a href="https://cuddleandkind.com/products/baby-puppy" target="_blank">baby puppy</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5C2u8n0sRcbSaPCPqq3Yew" target="_blank">night in the city book</a></p><p><a href="https://treehousekidandcraft.com/collections/art-supplies-1/products/chalk-o-rama-block-sidewalk-chalk" target="_blank">square sidewalk chalk</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/collections/blocks-building/products/grapat-mis-match" target="_blank">grapat mis & match set </a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/49Aui3q" target="_blank">pig plushie</a></p><p><a href="https://www.brimfulshop.com/collections/new-2/products/billes-co-magic-forest-marbles-box" target="_blank">forest marbles</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/49AFZHs" target="_blank">frog plushie </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://lorenacanals.us/products/soft-toy-ride-roll-school-bus" target="_blank">ride and roll: the schoolbus </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://flyingpigtoys.com/collections/older-kids-7-years-14-years/products/birds-sensory-play-stones" target="_blank">bird sensory stones</a></p><p><a href="https://www.ooly.com/products/lil-watercolor-paint-pods" target="_blank">watercolor paint pods </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/4bKi1eY" target="_blank">under the sea memory game</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/49HJ5K2" target="_blank">people book </a><a href="https://amzn.to/42Kl0zH" target="_blank"><br /></a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/42Kl0zH" target="_blank">lamb plushie</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.ooly.com/products/mighty-mega-markers" target="_blank">mega markers</a></p><p><a href="https://whyandwhale.com/collections/big-kids-age-6/products/pl-vt802-turbo-jet" target="_blank">turbo car </a></p><p><a href="https://www.brimfulshop.com/collections/pretend/products/farmer-forest" target="_blank">farmer forest</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3I6liaL" target="_blank">bunny plush</a></p><p><a href="https://flyingpigtoys.com/collections/older-kids-7-years-14-years/products/dinosaur-6-jumbo-double-sided-pencils" target="_blank">jumbo colored pencils</a></p><p><a href="https://us.yotoplay.com/yoto-player" target="_blank">yoto player </a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> and that's a wrap! </span></span></p><p>what do you think?! I feel like compiling this list has made me so excited for spring! my goodness. I love all of the pretty light color hues. I can't wait for all sunshine and warm spring nature walks. we're so close. until next time friends, <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd80yQXXTdAy6EDqEIruWh9vJmVTK9-GHIaYI7H_uMWUbvNDqbu4lorTtRQMW7CnD33FjxWo921y2E9qpA71UyZq2lQaoFG92S7e5pPjq_dX3Q7jnj3eD6opZUrx489QxS1VY8-tgPkdAkU22Ql48LDgjGBXiTwpS-zLLhRjde58FvHh9moc2gc5lq07C4/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd80yQXXTdAy6EDqEIruWh9vJmVTK9-GHIaYI7H_uMWUbvNDqbu4lorTtRQMW7CnD33FjxWo921y2E9qpA71UyZq2lQaoFG92S7e5pPjq_dX3Q7jnj3eD6opZUrx489QxS1VY8-tgPkdAkU22Ql48LDgjGBXiTwpS-zLLhRjde58FvHh9moc2gc5lq07C4/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-11794736784815845402024-03-05T07:00:00.037-07:002024-03-05T07:00:00.244-07:00#2 | Round Up + Review | 02/24<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxgildLz0aStOg2cjq21QTZVOkxQdD-WL_ph4XYsGreXVR2VVds4imwE3RNtbiiDF0AYedeqWwiblf7y1oNQPCfBEXnMUi3jqy06GH4MoLyVBleYCUo0sHJZ6fROVQpkAdPDys20C3SN9LhQXYBOhhopc4AWhbLZg9eUVVg6qx64b4k5LPimxR70G6dVF/s839/d43dc9546482c6e4a085e26736a0de10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="839" data-original-width="620" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgOxgildLz0aStOg2cjq21QTZVOkxQdD-WL_ph4XYsGreXVR2VVds4imwE3RNtbiiDF0AYedeqWwiblf7y1oNQPCfBEXnMUi3jqy06GH4MoLyVBleYCUo0sHJZ6fROVQpkAdPDys20C3SN9LhQXYBOhhopc4AWhbLZg9eUVVg6qx64b4k5LPimxR70G6dVF/s320/d43dc9546482c6e4a085e26736a0de10.jpg" width="236" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">over the tea cup (1917) by harrison fisher<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello again, lovely readers! </span></p><p>today's post is a round up + review of last month's hits and misses. this series is fairly new, so I want to make it abundantly clear that <b>these round ups are not sponsored</b>. the products listed are things that I have purchased with my own money. I don't want to just limit this series to products either -- food, films, trips, clothes, etc. anything is up for a rating! <br /></p><p>I thought it would be fun to share whether I am loving or hating things as I always love hearing what people think about products. I promise my 100%, unfiltered opinion in these posts, and that's what I aim to give. so without futher ado, let's get to the round up and reviews! <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">per usual, here is the mini disclaimer that some links are affiliate! </span></span><br /></p><p> <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFrfsN_jM1wsgS8l7U8amuTHxIf1fQH4AK64vemEzC8RirQhAcPSMj8At8kddtL1EZc5pXJHnW6WHqitjs6A1wygsvz7IONQRCIk1_wYMpoMiEelYFPCC-ZqvUtsHjIQNlttQU1mahwuim6TNf89T4WTKfqgSvdEABoZI_HRqI-L18NQqkBaESgTnRZqh/s3300/FEB%20RR.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNFrfsN_jM1wsgS8l7U8amuTHxIf1fQH4AK64vemEzC8RirQhAcPSMj8At8kddtL1EZc5pXJHnW6WHqitjs6A1wygsvz7IONQRCIk1_wYMpoMiEelYFPCC-ZqvUtsHjIQNlttQU1mahwuim6TNf89T4WTKfqgSvdEABoZI_HRqI-L18NQqkBaESgTnRZqh/s320/FEB%20RR.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <p></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+7owT-kDjlb5xxt8ui8P65w" style="font-family: Homemade Apple;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">sanctuary fragrance collection</span></a></p><p>I bought these for my birthday to try and find out a signature fragrance for myself. I love that they have this option, so you can sample all the scents, but I am a little bummed because I thought I would love them more. </p><p>The packaging is cute at first glance. I love the colors, but you get what you pay for. When I tried taking the cap off the first time, I pulled on it and the spritzer came off too. At first, I thought it was just a plastic brush to rub on your skin and I used it like that until I wanted to try another fragrance. the cap on that one left the spritzer on. </p><p>When it comes to the fragrance, they don't smell bad, but they don't smell amazing either. Because of that, they aren't my favorite. I thought I would love them, but I just don't. I'm using them to not be wasteful, but I won't be repurchasing the set as a gift or buying a full size fragrance from them either. I think it's a great if you want to try them, though, so really I am torn. <br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">Would I recommend to a friend? yes/no ☺☹ </span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 5/10</span><br /></h4><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">trader joe's mini rice crackers</span></span></p><p>for this month's foodie feature, we need to talk about these rice crackers from Trader Joe's. they are a top tier snacking option -- perfect for dipping, charcuterie + kid friendly snack boards or for when those days you need something crunchy to snack on. if you have some smoked salmon and cream cheese on hand, grab a handful of these and go to town. it's something that has become a staple in my pantry and I'm always so bummed when I run out. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">would I recommend to a friend? yes! ☺</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 10/10</span><br /></h4><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple; font-size: medium;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Azsa50PJWaPPGH5TX6Y7zA" target="_blank">american eagle claw clips</a></span></p><p>this one is gonna be short because I know what you're thinking -- claw clips, really? and yes. it's the only way I style my hair these days and these are my favorite. I know, they're kind of pricey, but in my opinion, so worth it. they're sturdy and one has yet to break on me, so because of that, I am always reaching for them. every claw clip from AE that I've purchased has been nothing short of amazing quality. <br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">would I recommend them to a friend? yes! ☺</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 8/10</span><br /></h4><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://lanolips.com/collections/face/products/face-base-vitamin-e-day-cream" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">face base lanolin + vitamin day cream </span></span></a></p><p>I have very dry skin -- think eczema prone all year long. I am always on the lookout for good skin care products and creams that help tame the patches + flakes of dry skin that like to painfully peel off. Not only that, but I also suffer from eyelid psoriasis, which is essentially scales forming on my eyelid, almost like dandruff, and it's so painful.</p><p>I bought this face cream on a whim, and can I just say -- do that more often. <i><b>this is now the cream that I reach for every single time.</b> </i>It has helped soothe the dry patches on my cheeks, and get rid of the scales on my eyelid. My skin soaks this all up and feels so good after application. I honestly love it so much that I now consider it a staple in my skincare routine! </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">would I recommend it to a friend? yes! ☺</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 10/10</span><br /></h4><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">the film: napoleon</span></span></p><p>first, let me preface this by saying that <i><b>I was so excited about this film</b></i>. I mean, putting it mildly, I was thrilled. as a self-professed history buff, I am allllllll in when it comes to movies about historical figures -- especially when they're about a grand figure like Napoleon.</p><p>the trailer was epic and when I saw that Joaquin Phoenix was Napoleon, I was stoked! Come time to watch the movie, <i>I expected great things...... and all that excitement flat lined REAL quick</i>. </p><p>I was so disappointed in the way they portrayed Napoleon. Instead of giving us one of the greatest military leaders of all time with epic battles and ruthless execution, we got a whiny and weak leader who could not function. <br /></p><p>I felt like they focused on his love life for the film which, in my personal opinion, was a bad move. When I think Napoleon, I think Waterloo, the invasion of Russia, etc. I think brilliant mind, great leader, and when all the major battles were glossed over, it really became painful to watch. <br /></p><p>all that to say, you guys, this movie had so much potential --<b><i> literally so much potential</i></b>. the cast was good, the script was horrible. I honestly hated it. when the credits rolled, I was angry that I wasted 2+ hours on this film. Not to be dramatic, but I felt like mourning what the film could have been. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">would I recommend it to a friend? no. ☹</span><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 1/10 </span><br /></h4><p> </p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+REbx8Z8EXoejCvf25vQcIw" name="6194801348208785473" style="font-family: Homemade Apple;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">thrive causemetics brilliant eye brightener</span></a></p><p>I first came upon this product a few years back and loved it. I'm a one and done when it comes to eyeshadow, so these are my go to. I've always wanted to try all the colors, so I finally bought them all. </p><p>in short, I really like them. the colors are gorgeous and there are some fun colors like a pastel green, purple and blue, which I don't typically grab, but it's fun to have on hand in case you want to get creative. they're creamy and glide on well. I love them because I like a sheer look, but if you're looking for super vibrant colors, maybe pass on these. that being said, they are buildable, so don't write them off right away either. </p><p>I'm not a bold eye look kind of girly, so they're perfect for me. I love using them as smudgy eyeliner when I don't want to color the whole lid. honestly, for my makeup skills and minimal wants, they're a hit. <br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">would I recommend it to a friend? yes! ☺</span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;">overall rating: 9/10</span></h4><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">and that's a wrap! </span></span></p><p>those are my hit and misses for the month of February. I'll see you next time. <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd80yQXXTdAy6EDqEIruWh9vJmVTK9-GHIaYI7H_uMWUbvNDqbu4lorTtRQMW7CnD33FjxWo921y2E9qpA71UyZq2lQaoFG92S7e5pPjq_dX3Q7jnj3eD6opZUrx489QxS1VY8-tgPkdAkU22Ql48LDgjGBXiTwpS-zLLhRjde58FvHh9moc2gc5lq07C4/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd80yQXXTdAy6EDqEIruWh9vJmVTK9-GHIaYI7H_uMWUbvNDqbu4lorTtRQMW7CnD33FjxWo921y2E9qpA71UyZq2lQaoFG92S7e5pPjq_dX3Q7jnj3eD6opZUrx489QxS1VY8-tgPkdAkU22Ql48LDgjGBXiTwpS-zLLhRjde58FvHh9moc2gc5lq07C4/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><br /> </span><br /><p></p><p> </p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-73469100612105066762024-02-27T07:00:00.004-07:002024-02-27T07:00:00.132-07:00Recipe | Walnut Thumbprint Cookies<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQRGh3ZkP-bCKdzEDJyV8eRZXtVwy5NBzAzPQhPMDEBZLAYLEQ9E0W7OOC-enspGdgXpzItn8jY_yO94WXOuVJSR1rffR4xNh0PsVtKBQBK3O74odruAdmeAwIEu3ZR6jiZJ_xc0zFVIPRQZz_jMmX3smSDEklaojTXXdcC7vbM7xvuiQ52N0yhBwbL_o/s2763/IMG_8335_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2763" data-original-width="2763" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQRGh3ZkP-bCKdzEDJyV8eRZXtVwy5NBzAzPQhPMDEBZLAYLEQ9E0W7OOC-enspGdgXpzItn8jY_yO94WXOuVJSR1rffR4xNh0PsVtKBQBK3O74odruAdmeAwIEu3ZR6jiZJ_xc0zFVIPRQZz_jMmX3smSDEklaojTXXdcC7vbM7xvuiQ52N0yhBwbL_o/s320/IMG_8335_jpg.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">hello! </span></span></p><p>welcome back to the blog. today I thought it would be fun to wrap up this month by sharing a flavorful walnut thumbprint cookie! I find this recipe so simple and easy to make -- it only has 6 ingredients! the nutty cookie and the fruity filling brings the best of both worlds to the table and everyon loves them.m<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">what you'll need</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Salted Butter</h4><p>250 g @ room temp </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">powdered sugar</h4><p>150 g</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">eggs</h4><p>2 </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">walnuts </h4><p>4 large handfuls<br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">Flour </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">Jam / Fruit Preserve <br /></h4><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">how to make it</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 1.</h4><p>place four large handfuls of walnuts in a food processor and run it until they become fine. dump the walnuts into a bowl with your butter, powdered sugar, and eggs. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 2. </h4><p>start mixing with your hands and start adding in a cup of flour. do this, 1 cup at a time, folding it into your mixture until the dough stops sticking to your bowl. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGhL4Y2jp-qFUWWvQg3xcSoCvjWFbLxv4TvO-mvV3uIGjKr2nq1n5OPvhSYaEPLo1G_zgkYmvJFLeWAgisIWJtzthq1Oyk8kkalFQkIUN-Poa9k3aGVyqAureTAaUQ2jKcqj1tBcLOv6TnStG0AG3anZnkrvs1MByRVOYTsd4tDhy2kdDjKUVMlyru8z1/s2048/IMG_8397.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGhL4Y2jp-qFUWWvQg3xcSoCvjWFbLxv4TvO-mvV3uIGjKr2nq1n5OPvhSYaEPLo1G_zgkYmvJFLeWAgisIWJtzthq1Oyk8kkalFQkIUN-Poa9k3aGVyqAureTAaUQ2jKcqj1tBcLOv6TnStG0AG3anZnkrvs1MByRVOYTsd4tDhy2kdDjKUVMlyru8z1/s320/IMG_8397.PNG" width="240" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 3. </h4><p>preheat oven to 350 degrees and line your baking pans with parchment paper.</p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 4. </h4><p>it's time to formulate the dough into little balls and place a "thumbprint" in them. to do this, I grab a small amount of dough (depending on how big I want my cookies to be) and roll it in between the palms of my hand. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 5. </h4><p>to make the "thumbprint," I use a 1/2 teaspoon measuring spoon and press it into the center of my dough ball. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NXereGY2wRCXD0aAvQT03KOKT2aqvsGQWlKhpP045voMQb4kBRky5V38Ow0D_PijjPhQzK5-U6WkhRukuY_sXdSjEkHMR4VaWcdMkLSlsh_LaryG5gtgR1h22L155S734l2erhHWJh9X0KYhiaC8p1hIBD42r5diHh6CZQqrlTNiCyBbiunWjWh7h1up/s2048/IMG_8399.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6NXereGY2wRCXD0aAvQT03KOKT2aqvsGQWlKhpP045voMQb4kBRky5V38Ow0D_PijjPhQzK5-U6WkhRukuY_sXdSjEkHMR4VaWcdMkLSlsh_LaryG5gtgR1h22L155S734l2erhHWJh9X0KYhiaC8p1hIBD42r5diHh6CZQqrlTNiCyBbiunWjWh7h1up/s320/IMG_8399.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step. 6 </h4><p>fill your little thumbprints with jam! any jam will do -- strawberry, marionberry, cherry, apricot, raspberry and blackberry are some of my favorites, but you can get creative. I love using nutella, apply jelly, and lemon curd as fillings as well. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IItbUan8qT3narjPZNNZjTP6NEogET746yKLFNhVY1IFHB0OvmjhWnoKg-5PxaBulzdg4SM8l5bC2OTcYs9z9oraBd24kEAZutVhYlZ9A7xOIw0xvS0xZdweLiCCHNMC13ygo1mGj9GYkrrU_CeNYWV7gB-NxrFEjVGJGGfUO00_1L7rEemcRxddFVbN/s2048/IMG_8398.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2IItbUan8qT3narjPZNNZjTP6NEogET746yKLFNhVY1IFHB0OvmjhWnoKg-5PxaBulzdg4SM8l5bC2OTcYs9z9oraBd24kEAZutVhYlZ9A7xOIw0xvS0xZdweLiCCHNMC13ygo1mGj9GYkrrU_CeNYWV7gB-NxrFEjVGJGGfUO00_1L7rEemcRxddFVbN/s320/IMG_8398.PNG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;">step 7.</h4><p>place them in oven and bake for 15 - 25 mins. I like my cookies to be on the softer side, so I typically take them out around 18 minutes. if you like a crispier cookie, you can leave them in the oven until the cookie part gets a little more golden brown. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;">step. 8 </h4><p>take out of oven and place on cooling rack. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9uWF0iLqetjCkgmSVdnxjq9KjbC_otKxyPg3nnY-8arUK_TY5SxD08MbQsFkde4cmAsUqqi4ziFEvuTIK2X8Te_mi48KHU-YhCetsbYW4uz9Ex-LhbqqfSGS_ConQFksIKAzlwCVSILOsYSa2RcnyfAXRru20MQLm-j-sLDU2GMTqu6xBMe7o4n9WwfhU/s2048/IMG_8395.PNG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9uWF0iLqetjCkgmSVdnxjq9KjbC_otKxyPg3nnY-8arUK_TY5SxD08MbQsFkde4cmAsUqqi4ziFEvuTIK2X8Te_mi48KHU-YhCetsbYW4uz9Ex-LhbqqfSGS_ConQFksIKAzlwCVSILOsYSa2RcnyfAXRru20MQLm-j-sLDU2GMTqu6xBMe7o4n9WwfhU/s320/IMG_8395.PNG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> *a few notes</span><br /></p><p>ꕥ when serving, sprinkle a little more powdered sugar on top! </p><p>ꕥ this recipe will yield about 30 - 40 cookies, depending on how big your dough balls are. I usually double the ingredients for a bigger batch of 60-80 cookies for gatherings. <br /></p><p>ꕥ when making bigger cookies, you can play around with the shape of the "thumbprints" -- think hearts, stars, clovers, etc.<br /></p><p>ꕥ they go great with a cup of coffee ;)</p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">and there you have it! </span></p><p>a super simple recipe that will have everyone reaching for more! until next time.<span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> xoxo</span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn32jsS-5lreV_s8KU3tdrkSvDXQXqYdiHhARyazccd0bAnkO5lsIezpPzMaXt3vUPaL5dpv7MaGx-mN30rgIqkjiThUOGQ8vB4-G233K3bpYA7cVnZYJ25M5_ExPZZKqQ-21WE9J0w8imbs9ei-bRSvNVDHvC46VR_v-03OcU-AhNPFao-RwFCIWy69N6/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn32jsS-5lreV_s8KU3tdrkSvDXQXqYdiHhARyazccd0bAnkO5lsIezpPzMaXt3vUPaL5dpv7MaGx-mN30rgIqkjiThUOGQ8vB4-G233K3bpYA7cVnZYJ25M5_ExPZZKqQ-21WE9J0w8imbs9ei-bRSvNVDHvC46VR_v-03OcU-AhNPFao-RwFCIWy69N6/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-18323293230723423132024-02-20T07:00:00.008-07:002024-02-20T07:00:00.135-07:00For The Love of Quilts <p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDLNrEoPUhkYMcwEdzloqPtgov-6_pVHMgj1choDKRVS6d1cgdqJPRh4OAd0RhfsiUwipwb2EC4kR9PCPUuB84zUZyCDJsTgRQ6q_CNr0hIQ9rBthRFcC50lQBYC8Ptk9oaLc1ZwQLjGh0ftYBs0iquGQv6AmBCJgIUI9zlT_5wy-9Nyf6NWz-RTfgkxB/s944/Antique%20Quilts.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="944" data-original-width="653" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxDLNrEoPUhkYMcwEdzloqPtgov-6_pVHMgj1choDKRVS6d1cgdqJPRh4OAd0RhfsiUwipwb2EC4kR9PCPUuB84zUZyCDJsTgRQ6q_CNr0hIQ9rBthRFcC50lQBYC8Ptk9oaLc1ZwQLjGh0ftYBs0iquGQv6AmBCJgIUI9zlT_5wy-9Nyf6NWz-RTfgkxB/s320/Antique%20Quilts.jpg" width="221" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Patch Work Quilt (1887) by Lance Calkin<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello friends, welcome back to this little corner of the web!</span></p><p>Over the past year, I've been on such a quilt kick -- I've fallen in love with them. They are truly a work of art. The dream is to one day make my own, but I feel as if I don't have it in me. So, the next best thing is to share the joy of quilts through a blog post and a little guide to the quilts on the internet that I've drooled over.<br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GSOi51AbOE2iDAXVilJVB601cOSslQi8lcm1AzwYxDWFxXMbjZzYB0I20loMijfOcByje8NmAngmkwJtqtN1p3vrZFG_AJfnVQJprs5opBdbcPeKVoDpD1c4FoXns8EbgcPZxcVkWGOJa5ZdnZkE9cREGmHh2leRUQ-fTZWfei6q4UNo_v_whbOF4wmO/s1800/--m.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1800" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_GSOi51AbOE2iDAXVilJVB601cOSslQi8lcm1AzwYxDWFxXMbjZzYB0I20loMijfOcByje8NmAngmkwJtqtN1p3vrZFG_AJfnVQJprs5opBdbcPeKVoDpD1c4FoXns8EbgcPZxcVkWGOJa5ZdnZkE9cREGmHh2leRUQ-fTZWfei6q4UNo_v_whbOF4wmO/s320/--m.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+E-IRAhmw6dFf9rjiiTLY_Q" target="_blank">1. Happiness </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+htdJcL12W6D5VxytAs2iLg" target="_blank">2. Stillwater Floral</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+YQWvPKzNuZhEVOipkbXSVg" target="_blank">3. Heritage Velvet </a> (kids)<br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.pendleton-usa.com/product/agate-beach-pieced-quilt-set/74333.html?dwvar_74333_size=TWIN&dwvar_74333_color=X000786&rv=true&mrkgadid=&mrkgcl=846&mrkgen=&mrkgbflag=&mrkgcat=&&acctid=21700000001677492&dskeywordid=&lid=58700008347012128&dsproductgroupid=&product_id=O-29396-X000786-TWIN&merchid=9654005&prodctry=US&prodlang=en&channel=online&storeid=&device=c&network=x&matchtype=&locationid=1016191&creative=&targetid=&campaignid=19924257117&adgroupid=%C2%A0&gad_source=4&gclid=CjwKCAiA98WrBhAYEiwA2WvhOnDkCH2s9Wes4QDk1pE67ZhF0oNan2TPSCINZ95w1M9pqTyfluAbKhoC6gIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">4. Agate Beach </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+4GZVxj2SOMB1lU1U3wDPJA" target="_blank">5. Starburst</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+caZjm0tp3AD9ee-nU10Dxw" target="_blank">6. Cozy Cloud</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Tvzn1xmFmoaKiexGQawlNA" target="_blank">7. Flying Geese </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+9sd3oJLlavImkkvJBTCrCw" target="_blank">8. Ashbury</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+CUKRZsJuZrISfV1IBt6SUQ" target="_blank">9. Polka Dot</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+w_wn1s2wPYvVg5e487nNNw" target="_blank">10. Cozy Velvet</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+tuVJoRGNnqPcWafXOMdy9Q" target="_blank">11. European Linen</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.garnethill.com/joyful-plaid-quilt/bedding-home/bedding/quilts/672720?listIndex=18&uniqueId=672720&isNewProduct=false" target="_blank">12. Joyful</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+mO6vCYIur7D5EviuOalCxA" target="_blank">13. Marshmallow Jersey </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://holistichabitatclt.com/collections/all/products/quilted-blanket-twin-florence?variant=40244628095064" target="_blank">14. Pretty Posies</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+w9-4r6wsdd0hGeBHGOu2xQ" target="_blank">15. North Star</a></h4><p><br /></p><p>so there are my favorite quilts on the internet -- aren't they just stunning? I also wanted to take this moment to share some of my favorite quilt collectors + quilt artists on the gram because that's the place where I fell in love with the art our quilting. it's only fair to give credit where it is due. <br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tarenstudios/?g=5" target="_blank">TAREN STUDIOS</a></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/tarenstudios/?g=5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1448" data-original-width="1106" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDo-D3CHiFWgVcisIyd2t9zfpn6n2a1dIfi8cDzhqcSHKAYo9n8v_BLYdZk57b6yOYVkq_XmFHwgi5VX7jLOMz_D0sM0enZeeH6QKYzi6s9VnkI5COxM1Zreo9Bbcx4jrqDjbfODEBK3F4ZvXalVL9EQGpX5CT_ToF_s7-NK4C0O5e-JBhrsUddJG5C71D/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-07%20at%203.54.20%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="244" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/fancythatdesignhouse/?g=5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1382" data-original-width="1156" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWbrv3pOGOqrddc1v-0Um1mGhOuixeDtMZ41npUWn6fvMze-5kvUk45aqvPJkH1SuB9vtL6k4i2VniPhI95xgQSHilBKGN2UhHrCJpi-IHXdPmsqzqhMTqrURXPPSLM220OlBJCi7Sbfk12tOP0aqROhYHGHKjM42Bfx9n-tJKtwVUeom7FBrpXWJ0DNZ0/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-07%20at%204.12.06%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="268" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <br /></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/me.and.kiddo/?g=5" target="_blank">Me and Kiddo</a></h1><h1 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/me.and.kiddo/?g=5" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1362" data-original-width="1206" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5HnnNX6QutCMiUvsp5F3umrWOiTj4yhGN02NSYT42qb6pE86QNwBoltJ5PO1rqMF8qDGLsLdtVGTBrAkw16u5FIsbTHvL4BQdzmTne52Rwgl9Hig4K7hDBkHH8bBW-1HeaSlu7JBgnRslIlFePfzIPccV3pTTyeCfQ_EoeGCKvt2Yj72pbT-xOle2a7V5/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-07%20at%204.13.48%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="283" /></a></div><br /><a href="https://www.instagram.com/bncquiltsandantiques/?g=5" target="_blank"> B + C Heritage Quilts and Antiques</a><br /></h1><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/kyeandhardy/" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1504" data-original-width="1500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKP28jWrZoFGcXWXBTL4sOzf_JEYiGJ6E3vAAKLT2HBYRyziPJkzPdc8eYv_BGyW-YzyUX7d0k_3qlvB9Jfn4pkpxF4PWjsUVU8fjcYnPkChyka3j5KCtoDFuq7dQqOrFHA5PSxg8E8zemrtoBLcHI4LVy1DbbM7IWNmTucAwNqfCmVYJXhFLhaE8gNpUi/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-07%20at%204.27.46%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="319" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">aren't these all just so stunning? you cannot help but admire the art and craft whether it's a vintage quilt that has withstood decades of use or the creativity of the craft. I just love how each artist brings in thier own style and color schemes / patterns and gives the quilt life. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">it really is such a beautiful craft and it's one that I hope to pick up one day. but, until then, you can find me here -- admiring them and the art intensely. I hope you've enjoyed this little guide. See you next time! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h1 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YCeBgQ-3qHD66eBc2Phb0Mu46wtRKIidLyK-qE2t_7oBvXNKoFmwBg7Z7j60nTn1_h7HSSO5g_8IC9tfTLXlFpMrRuMfmtb6MEQpvieS4bD0RpUPhhZ2a6mu3YPdjVnMjQ0Ud4xy9K1obtmysx0xgDYsDalm26hpXXixxq6TcLukJDcoi8570Mlo-Zoj/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9YCeBgQ-3qHD66eBc2Phb0Mu46wtRKIidLyK-qE2t_7oBvXNKoFmwBg7Z7j60nTn1_h7HSSO5g_8IC9tfTLXlFpMrRuMfmtb6MEQpvieS4bD0RpUPhhZ2a6mu3YPdjVnMjQ0Ud4xy9K1obtmysx0xgDYsDalm26hpXXixxq6TcLukJDcoi8570Mlo-Zoj/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div></h1>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-82615814782764741632024-02-13T12:48:00.004-07:002024-02-13T12:48:50.011-07:00Last Minute Valentine Ideas Lookbook<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBGZQHkGyjDjBxcLyX-54xZI8ELrm3EOcNbPzgDe6My0iO36suvEX7EhRHGmVEZDfLfZwRcF0VKmekzZw4gMvbgY1jm3avFfMlAfYMTQULgroKqF0j7ECLDjwkxeKl5-DJl7dCSBMJw59jsgocTxMr7uTBpF_8DXIyN6izkyqlNWMnGEM8HQu1wnQItWW/s3024/IMG_8952_jpg.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCBGZQHkGyjDjBxcLyX-54xZI8ELrm3EOcNbPzgDe6My0iO36suvEX7EhRHGmVEZDfLfZwRcF0VKmekzZw4gMvbgY1jm3avFfMlAfYMTQULgroKqF0j7ECLDjwkxeKl5-DJl7dCSBMJw59jsgocTxMr7uTBpF_8DXIyN6izkyqlNWMnGEM8HQu1wnQItWW/s320/IMG_8952_jpg.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello friends! </span></p><p>Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. I should be getting ready to host a cute homeschool co-op party, but everything fell through last minute, so I have some time on my hands. I'm going to throw a little party for my boys to distract them (and myself) from the fact that we've been uninvited to the party we planned. LOL. </p><p>I wrote a vague post about it on instagram yesterday, and it's going to stay that way. I don't thrive off of drama or like talking about it, but I do want to throw out the notion that homeschooling parents can be just as dramatic as the PTA ones. It's unfortunate that some people can't put aside their difference for the sake of the children. </p><p>Being ghosted by the co-op you thought was the perfect fit, with no explanation, is the worst feeling. I've spent a few days being so upset about it, but all that upheaval has turned into thankfulness. Maybe God is trying to protect us from something we didn't see. We're choosing to move on with grace in our hearts, dusting off the negativity and moving on.</p><p>Which is why I'm here, sharing some super cute Valentine ideas that I've seen on social media lately. I'm so inspired by all the creativity everyone has -- I've tagged all the creators underneath the photos, so go love on their pages! </p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseankerns/" target="_blank"><span style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="956" data-original-width="758" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmfAHDYq2hAgIR5-nY5lMMkhFyYE6VuUOtXkYv-086UerigWvyzxt1jm_V-H-49hPetEpNbjDjl4Sx32B27-ra5MD0HjgsUJMa4g6AwHBejGhORrkcIKIbk4M5JUQB0ILpAvGYpw7sqCAstr0yfvS05-EYXrCAxR3K4r-tk0CYc-XVMZjYyWHB31bOi0t/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-13%20at%2012.04.31%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="254" /></span></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h4><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chelseankerns/" target="_blank">@chelseakerns</a></h4></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1074" data-original-width="860" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8vWtEsfRcehBGUyiVpx1YPwYJWKMKyDhYU2z9NLkGuLLrKcaOWQVognpwYMPnwpvHYvC3eETbXpcSW8OWtxwKD26gWD0LIaX32NUONJ1Y95XxP4EJ8uKHcTrkaX2VTCvM2hYZCMJJo2duf3qFyWOE4crYMBHLjz-Hf7y-LlYOMuYZ3-KK3CPkpoxJdDCg/s320/Screenshot%202024-02-13%20at%2012.17.35%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="256" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><h4><a href="https://www.instagram.com/randijarvis/" target="_blank">@randijarvis</a> </h4></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> </span></div><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">annnnnnd that's a wrap!</span></p><p>aren't these some of the cutest ideas?! I'm off to the store to grab supplies for our own little valentine shin dig! I hope everyone has the sweetest day tomorrow. Until next time, <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo! </span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> </span></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfcRLfPma51ZDbH464PN50nr-N_gbHTsSdhyMtm-E19o90JGVtO8S4qH4SxwAvmvloVupwxdDXBAEd9oEOTutQBQ48WNkjvkezqCrQB-HckIqSc0cS4TYwbcvv4do3Om2THfDhV0siiN4blLK7zZtXIMVabNh-NagHWl_zHhN7Ejx36dVC8I9874qrSOz/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisfcRLfPma51ZDbH464PN50nr-N_gbHTsSdhyMtm-E19o90JGVtO8S4qH4SxwAvmvloVupwxdDXBAEd9oEOTutQBQ48WNkjvkezqCrQB-HckIqSc0cS4TYwbcvv4do3Om2THfDhV0siiN4blLK7zZtXIMVabNh-NagHWl_zHhN7Ejx36dVC8I9874qrSOz/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-33335183678911383992024-02-08T07:30:00.001-07:002024-02-08T07:30:00.140-07:00gifts for the lovebirds<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuFKGlaiPkMb3ZyWB9eZeu8OQ_0WK7yCzl0FyDQR09ZGY__zUjV76qlTBTNdhN8Uovm0JVxMcWN-97g6XKd0mOy91t0CsCcBZVl3RvIDsSAhyb4isha6rPIEhHUyRn4fAMdpfbpuElBYLML8UHvzuwJdK7cezvDFBwPUo8ljUSt7uW4UFF-7kTWNQoQdV/s1102/%E2%99%A5%20The%20Art%20of%20Romance%20%E2%99%A5.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1102" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLuFKGlaiPkMb3ZyWB9eZeu8OQ_0WK7yCzl0FyDQR09ZGY__zUjV76qlTBTNdhN8Uovm0JVxMcWN-97g6XKd0mOy91t0CsCcBZVl3RvIDsSAhyb4isha6rPIEhHUyRn4fAMdpfbpuElBYLML8UHvzuwJdK7cezvDFBwPUo8ljUSt7uW4UFF-7kTWNQoQdV/s320/%E2%99%A5%20The%20Art%20of%20Romance%20%E2%99%A5.jpg" width="214" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="tBJ dyH iFc sAJ O2T zDA IZT swG"><span class="richPinInformation" data-test-id="richPinInformation-description"><span>our life as one has just begun by John Gannam</span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello again! </span></p><p>I'm coming to you with a valentine gift guide for him and her today. If I'm honest, I don't really place a big deal on this one because I don't need a day to love on my spouse -- that's something I should be doing every single day. We don't do a fancy dinner or anything super fancy because we have three kids and life is busy.<br /></p><p>With all that said, I still like to do a little something. Normally, I do a care basket for my husband and kids. It's become my thing to gift for this super commercialized holiday. The basket for my husband consists of useful things that I know he'll use -- shampoos, beard oils, candy that I know he likes, and other goodies. so that's today's post. some ideas for what I'd put in a basket for a spouse. </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">*as always, inserting a little disclaimer that some are affiliate.</span><br /></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlwAglT_fpDxB3J9C9GarF_muRXSL8k-rCudN8H8UtUJMHCKws9mvu49LQXbHMcIamp4MaCZuhQWj7ICGzrX4AnQbZZuwpsY0WAdxSpwoYdbZP7hbvdl3cz4rCXTE3UFie7Oy66wfzf6e8p3z_kT3rkfbX5LA1fMV4-HjM6tMUTvd6qOHFaZ1AqsdCzNc/s3300/lovebirds.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVlwAglT_fpDxB3J9C9GarF_muRXSL8k-rCudN8H8UtUJMHCKws9mvu49LQXbHMcIamp4MaCZuhQWj7ICGzrX4AnQbZZuwpsY0WAdxSpwoYdbZP7hbvdl3cz4rCXTE3UFie7Oy66wfzf6e8p3z_kT3rkfbX5LA1fMV4-HjM6tMUTvd6qOHFaZ1AqsdCzNc/s320/lovebirds.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">for him</span><br /></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+bBOG57BkCPwJlOLJq9V8Bw" target="_blank">watch</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+tqIv6z8sqOKwEiPjQ2M-Qg" target="_blank">cologne</a> </p><p><a href="https://imogeneandwillie.com/products/the-hellfire-sock?pr_prod_strat=jac&pr_rec_id=1ab05fb52&pr_rec_pid=7753097805998&pr_ref_pid=8033395572910&pr_seq=uniform" target="_blank">cat on skateboard socks</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.rei.com/product/207282/parks-project-5-panel-patch-hat" target="_blank">parks project hat</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3UqejAG" target="_blank">jerky bouquet </a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">for her</span></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+MNpPwbfoDVzn8riI0yYRCg" target="_blank">heart necklace</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+MwgUK8A4j0nIcJ9m5ccc-g" target="_blank">perfume </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://imogeneandwillie.com/products/the-heart-sock?currency=USD&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_campaign=Google%20Shopping&stkn=50ffb61061d3&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAwbitBhDIARIsABfFYIKxoa1dFNb_2vpLAWMgnmXIP0NEVANC4-WXV9TFp6bEF701jvO3iYMaAg9iEALw_wcB" target="_blank">red heart socks</a></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3SMrJ9b" target="_blank">flowers </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+NDllebYwyy06ha7jhCEZnQ" target="_blank">candle</a><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">for both</span><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.sugarfina.com/sugarfina-vday-chocolate-lovers-set" target="_blank">chocolate lovers set</a></p><p><a href="https://www.heirloomartco.com/products/vintage-poster-puzzles?variant=39399502250158" target="_blank">vintage puzzles</a></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">and that's a wrap on the guide -- what do you think?</span></p><p>Again, my approach to this holiday is simple. I know that glamorized gifts are all the rage, but I like gifting things that I know my husband will reach for and use. I think this is the last guide I have listed for this holiday, so I hope you liked them as much as I love curating them. Until next time, <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQjPKQl8_u3LEcBuRdqHipSKFWmm3Kkh0kzqTDAuy17DxuAy5YU-Byl1HOZaW7rjuiVV4DzLtMjHG7hyphenhyphenuL-nE6M9si3zHYKXxlKS4pANK0hOaW6rqEansvi62rmKqD2ictK2Cmt27BP9laADaxjtAHVzi6yeBh-Sx5ZfTSjGMDcvfHApHMS2NS6dTTVSd/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdQjPKQl8_u3LEcBuRdqHipSKFWmm3Kkh0kzqTDAuy17DxuAy5YU-Byl1HOZaW7rjuiVV4DzLtMjHG7hyphenhyphenuL-nE6M9si3zHYKXxlKS4pANK0hOaW6rqEansvi62rmKqD2ictK2Cmt27BP9laADaxjtAHVzi6yeBh-Sx5ZfTSjGMDcvfHApHMS2NS6dTTVSd/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-42102045455764623252024-02-06T07:00:00.135-07:002024-02-06T07:00:00.142-07:00Galentine Gift Guide<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn51b9yaBDwkAEkj6VwkHRa7YG0stdLNQGJ9Wg-x8WUQdpPmEpMOkAswCwyx7t2mxsAIUvi9in4PkUq6PkSR42K7RC49zY_QbwwYBOug0-QDRdsWjgacMk9dUCRufRkwrr-Y6NFCGsj6eEZ1PSlpm4aB5KUKlyPAcnt9lsEh6IzJLKSmVqv0JlfuG4_Bc/s810/Roger%20Wilkerson,%20The%20Suburban%20Legend!(2).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="810" data-original-width="450" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHn51b9yaBDwkAEkj6VwkHRa7YG0stdLNQGJ9Wg-x8WUQdpPmEpMOkAswCwyx7t2mxsAIUvi9in4PkUq6PkSR42K7RC49zY_QbwwYBOug0-QDRdsWjgacMk9dUCRufRkwrr-Y6NFCGsj6eEZ1PSlpm4aB5KUKlyPAcnt9lsEh6IzJLKSmVqv0JlfuG4_Bc/s320/Roger%20Wilkerson,%20The%20Suburban%20Legend!(2).jpg" width="178" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span class="tBJ dyH iFc sAJ O2T zDA IZT swG"><span class="richPinInformation" data-test-id="richPinInformation-description"><span><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Lawnchair Gossip by Arthur Sarnoff</span></span></span></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello hello!</span></p><p>one thing I do every year with my little sisters is a galentine gift exchange. it's a fun little way to shower each other with a little bit of love this month. we typically agree on a budget or a certain sized basket, and then fill it up with little knick-knacks that we think the other would love. so, as I was looking for gifts for my sisters, I thought it would be fitting to whip up a little gift guide of ideas to gift the gals. <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">*disclaimer in coming -- some links are affiliate!</span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2w9ZWDIqYde7Yq7gyl53dMtoYIp3aTwtwy0oZ4gEPcdwr1vKHlULSck7JImudXfcfRvsNTknMiYxmIp8fV-ovdoU2YuSwyycgWrA1NS4ncpNCFglJAs9pUJZL2zAsNmSKIqceuRgILgbtZp-n8PjJDe0aFi2y-pRiPkMTDJ-kqNdRMaecoVVSEYbbgzR/s3300/Val.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiF2w9ZWDIqYde7Yq7gyl53dMtoYIp3aTwtwy0oZ4gEPcdwr1vKHlULSck7JImudXfcfRvsNTknMiYxmIp8fV-ovdoU2YuSwyycgWrA1NS4ncpNCFglJAs9pUJZL2zAsNmSKIqceuRgILgbtZp-n8PjJDe0aFi2y-pRiPkMTDJ-kqNdRMaecoVVSEYbbgzR/s320/Val.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uj5xdd9uenSGQGPOOaJLew" target="_blank">stanley tumbler</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ypGYN-yFSX2n7nAoGEihGg" target="_blank">fuzzy socks</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://halfcaked.com/products/candy-paint-cream-blush?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnL-sBhBnEiwAJRGigm2NDgtglGojGmyNx1DdOkAQ0AQcX_6OScV4SQ33-2A9yMvarOI4JxoCJKEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">heart shaped lip + cheek tint</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48CSK3K" target="_blank">checkered claw clip </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+49dinHqaODsPLnvfB4KYqQ" target="_blank">scalp exfoliator</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/487bHMd" target="_blank">colorful magnet set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/pink-reactive-glaze-heart-handle-ceramic-mug-108291.html?store=store343" target="_blank">heart handle mug </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+sxiu20HF-m2y0jZMtSSkGA" target="_blank">queen of cats sweater </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/provence-beauty-botanical-bath-and-shower-oil-86560.html?store=store343" target="_blank">floral bath + shower oil</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.asrevival.com/as-revival/accessories/super-tonic-recipe-book/003051_9781984861672-0010.html" target="_blank">super tonics book</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+7owT-kDjlb5xxt8ui8P65w" target="_blank">fragrance set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+pqKP9C03dJINHtbA7b7lgQ" target="_blank">pimple patches </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48eBJgI" target="_blank">heart highlighter </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IE1zvwNpZuOuXVPRUkSyhg" target="_blank">car freshener </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+aBCUoR5muXE6vkSuki_iWw" target="_blank">kosas lip pump + juicy collagen</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+wHLKzlilAK286AGZpjca-Q" target="_blank">satin sleep scrunchies </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.aromathyme.com/products/valentine-heart-lavender-shower-steamer?variant=43724138807540" target="_blank">heart shower steamer </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+NwfVcvv6UBB7PmC3H3ZkiQ" target="_blank">heart blanket </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+mglqp4ZOMQOqchEAu9saLQ" target="_blank">nail polish </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+7nyEI6w4kFJjJ0H9ouZw4A" target="_blank">satin pillow case </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/aandg-stone-gua-sha-facial-massage-tool-104930.html?store=store343" target="_blank">gua sha facial stone</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/2-pack-reusable-cat-gel-eye-masks-set-of-2-565066.html?store=store343" target="_blank">cat gel eye mask</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+cJeWtNYN-R8sNnNtNC8vPw" target="_blank">who's that wonderful girl mug</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+bOZMLj8BoLQA2qF_MFlrwg" target="_blank">heart candle</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+t8Iw-cpG-ZyCCVRxvJDEsg" target="_blank"> blanket scarf</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/moroccan-rose-soap-petals-20-piece-457024.html?store=store343" target="_blank">rose petal soap</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Qs1-IVxctTn00E64fba9lg" target="_blank">geode heart candle</a></h4><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">and that's a wrap! <br /></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWyN09J2qOgm0hpRY8Kfpj07d-gKGX9faM2DzBN_-QQNAx57Y65-5luGLKIxDrH3hznTyl6W8GVVPVTLtVY0Udea_XROT33GQdvjj7jPJqz5OTQct1289GxQXEtICbx3TolvtihBhQR0cVMARtoR677haYfa158yV76EKIhzkaxn25TzWeAroa3N8YIxw/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbWyN09J2qOgm0hpRY8Kfpj07d-gKGX9faM2DzBN_-QQNAx57Y65-5luGLKIxDrH3hznTyl6W8GVVPVTLtVY0Udea_XROT33GQdvjj7jPJqz5OTQct1289GxQXEtICbx3TolvtihBhQR0cVMARtoR677haYfa158yV76EKIhzkaxn25TzWeAroa3N8YIxw/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /><p></p><p> <br /></p><p></p><br />Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-7960963517448802452024-02-01T07:00:00.113-07:002024-02-11T23:12:50.759-07:00Valentine's Day Gift Basket<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSXJnIMSI1QAue8vpsUDcuDSZGr7mV08Ar6CSVEYtZzuXdo_oQYaaVxYc-AKeX17avgZChqK1-NDheFLzuGZD7ENzbOurG0Vj_EyrzQJUmzXQnhR_j7E2WhjRo7CU5SY6XP2bh3ETCwusGW6trEpqOtt8Vs6Wc1kO4eTmLl8Tk6BOdddonF0UnlLvQeHS/s800/2951675398_5172ffd6e0_o.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="800" data-original-width="546" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgSXJnIMSI1QAue8vpsUDcuDSZGr7mV08Ar6CSVEYtZzuXdo_oQYaaVxYc-AKeX17avgZChqK1-NDheFLzuGZD7ENzbOurG0Vj_EyrzQJUmzXQnhR_j7E2WhjRo7CU5SY6XP2bh3ETCwusGW6trEpqOtt8Vs6Wc1kO4eTmLl8Tk6BOdddonF0UnlLvQeHS/s320/2951675398_5172ffd6e0_o.jpg" width="218" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="meta-field photo-title" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1702677231216_2053"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">illustration taken from an Ideals valentine issue in 1954</span></div><div class="meta-field photo-title" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1702677231216_2053"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div><div class="meta-field photo-title" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1702677231216_2053"><span style="font-size: xx-small;"> </span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello again. I hope you are well! </span></p><p>it's officially February, and that means that valentine's day is around the corner. to kick off the blog posts this month, I thought share a few posts geared towards gifting for this lovey dovey holiday. today's post is going to revolve around gift baskets geared toward the kiddos. </p><p>please remember that this list is a comprehensive list of ideas, not a look into what I am getting my boys. some of these things were in previous baskets and others are just things that I find super cute. in general, a festive pajama set, art supplies, books, and candy are all you really need for these baskets. these curtated round ups are for fun, and to insipire you if you're looking for a little something extra!<br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">*as always, the disclaimer that some links are affiliate is going here! ;)</span><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8tM_HByrKVFkLtub9EWbVGU0iPLakShaqi4YEls3x4j3gWksmxCLKLjSC7Hh4xriGoIEJJwhs4-UJToMWdtvaUzNg2691EKcAL8GyWdEbP7oOrDb1tkd98QH0bP-RURpvm8kJDXgVdBsyqwvfWnxSQmYHtO4-T5EtEuKrxBW0V6VQMciG8nVmX8cAxua/s3300/nm.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu8tM_HByrKVFkLtub9EWbVGU0iPLakShaqi4YEls3x4j3gWksmxCLKLjSC7Hh4xriGoIEJJwhs4-UJToMWdtvaUzNg2691EKcAL8GyWdEbP7oOrDb1tkd98QH0bP-RURpvm8kJDXgVdBsyqwvfWnxSQmYHtO4-T5EtEuKrxBW0V6VQMciG8nVmX8cAxua/s320/nm.png" width="320" /></a></p><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/grimms-wooden-heart-blocks-red?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=17870025074&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnL-sBhBnEiwAJRGigjWCD-n7vAgjT8MotIMZql10_ycjzVoKLeGTXP9cZIKyWbAVejfiDhoCtcQQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">wooden heart puzzle</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+pkQ5_4lBJxPao3sCEu22xw" target="_blank">macaron car set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/wooden-toy-sailboat?variant=11508923521" target="_blank">wooden toy sailboat </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+bh-9alTuyi4yOoQWAaSAog" target="_blank">cardinal plush </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://banwood.com/en/skateboard/skateboard-banwood-red" target="_blank">red striped skateboard </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/grapat-wooden-flower-mandala?pr_prod_strat=copurchase&pr_rec_id=db375b7d3&pr_rec_pid=4658567774254&pr_ref_pid=3942088129&pr_seq=uniform" target="_blank">pink flowers (mandala / grapat) set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+kmSpD0swqBC3eDnm4GRZfQ" target="_blank">mail van</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+aLgdaeOtbEqPk5xlElQTMA" target="_blank">gummie box </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.ooly.com/products/yummy-yummy-scented-highlighters-set-of-6" target="_blank">scented highlighters </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.olliella.com/products/dinky-dinkum-dolls-rose" target="_blank">rose baby doll </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.jellycat.com/us/pretty-patisserie-tarte-aux-fraises-pret3taf/" target="_blank">strawberry cake</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+jvWnTfvlGZek13BZYa2Q-A" target="_blank">kinder chocolate bears </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+0hV04Nk9X5H_YoYWHrAYKg" target="_blank">pajamas </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+6ofStVpIlcE5Lp0Fu46LLQ" target="_blank">cat puzzle </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+NJ06REz3fT_HzyFgSNUjhA" target="_blank">chocolate strawberry plushie </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/products/twee-macaron-chalk-set?tw_source=google&tw_adid=&tw_campaign=17870025074&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAnL-sBhBnEiwAJRGigjNUWtY_VxdYWUHKf4EU2TTylssKhjgTTSmrZZDAx2myRgJFVNl2OxoC-BEQAvD_BwE" target="_blank">macaron chalk set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://whyandwhale.com/products/troll-with-red-scarf?_pos=16&_sid=17a4278be&_ss=r" target="_blank">troll doll </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.olliella.com/products/rattan-mushroom-basket-red" target="_blank">mushroom basket</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">books (<a href="https://www.mainlymarta.com/2024/01/childrens-valentines-day-books.html" target="_blank">see my valentine day book guide by clicking here!</a>)</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">that's all I've got for you today! did something catch your eye?</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmJbteOp7eSAgI0DqCcJ2S4zrhQHBS_8wK5nPrknCLsThrGXtexG7Q4T-nH2sebxDPeBqP6-ymGXhyphenhyphenorgclDSaBdZd0o3u2k5MoNcbznMNROw47U1_ngyspKv3aneykH-IATKSYOgGOGxgZDmwIuGAAHfwl2krCuxg2kPuH4h-VwYfOFKyrMBK25QkLVh/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWmJbteOp7eSAgI0DqCcJ2S4zrhQHBS_8wK5nPrknCLsThrGXtexG7Q4T-nH2sebxDPeBqP6-ymGXhyphenhyphenorgclDSaBdZd0o3u2k5MoNcbznMNROw47U1_ngyspKv3aneykH-IATKSYOgGOGxgZDmwIuGAAHfwl2krCuxg2kPuH4h-VwYfOFKyrMBK25QkLVh/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> </span><br /></div><p></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-42328985033015191232024-01-30T07:00:00.054-07:002024-01-30T07:00:00.140-07:00children's valentine's day books<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRil0DV2-2fAgxo0xCAHsSVd00fo_Oby8ZFfVgqBou8obfxD30EP1reroevn4mRTFahS7HBhfTOzUnO92gqscoyvjQtQMmUiNU6GYGuj5NUI4-Dpwl3p1pXAbssbvLcysdWs5dWUvEXj_6YtFJigwAvk7hUT0-GcuARHo6f8Tww1Oa6I8CB4Hw-Q6sXPby/s711/Norman%20Rockwell%20(1894-1978).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="711" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRil0DV2-2fAgxo0xCAHsSVd00fo_Oby8ZFfVgqBou8obfxD30EP1reroevn4mRTFahS7HBhfTOzUnO92gqscoyvjQtQMmUiNU6GYGuj5NUI4-Dpwl3p1pXAbssbvLcysdWs5dWUvEXj_6YtFJigwAvk7hUT0-GcuARHo6f8Tww1Oa6I8CB4Hw-Q6sXPby/s320/Norman%20Rockwell%20(1894-1978).jpg" width="288" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Illustration by Norman Rockwell</span><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello my dears, today we're talking valentine themed books! </span></p><p>if you've been here awhile, you know books are something that I love -- especially when it comes to children's books. there is something about a sweet story that gets me every time. so, in the spirit of sharing my love for books, I've curated a list of valentine's day books to share with you all! </p><p><span style="font-family: La Belle Aurore;"><span style="font-size: large;">* inserting the disclaimer that some links are affiliate! </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71rbGJ9UFTwiVBzYkw8grGsT287wxIOXDcTtksfiSeCLqqRdHrXXv5Q3TLETju1xJx-R-Cr7SSoC7O-QFZclmTgCbJlYDAGprEsbnv2X-kWFyyq2MapcY1Vyy2ARsJV_oHQZUAeOUT6rTSpqtirAgMT5BoFcsFNl_323YuykfOD8PFNl6Nu68Dv_JyYPr/s9000/op.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="9000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh71rbGJ9UFTwiVBzYkw8grGsT287wxIOXDcTtksfiSeCLqqRdHrXXv5Q3TLETju1xJx-R-Cr7SSoC7O-QFZclmTgCbJlYDAGprEsbnv2X-kWFyyq2MapcY1Vyy2ARsJV_oHQZUAeOUT6rTSpqtirAgMT5BoFcsFNl_323YuykfOD8PFNl6Nu68Dv_JyYPr/s320/op.png" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the books</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Tpbobd" target="_blank">hug machine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TkcWDf" target="_blank">love is</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4al57mD" target="_blank">valentine's blessing</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4740cDU" target="_blank">happy valentine's day, curious george</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RmatWc" target="_blank">the biggest valentine ever</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Ttcfrd" target="_blank">the day it rained hearts</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TkPFB6" target="_blank">amelia bedeila's first valentine </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uXbWe1" target="_blank">valentine's day jitters</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uZKhZZ" target="_blank">love, escargot</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NtxFk6" target="_blank">funny valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3v8XNKI" target="_blank">mouse + mole: secret valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48fFW33" target="_blank">cranberry valentine </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/48cuKUW" target="_blank">roses are pink, your feet really stink </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uZKPPx" target="_blank">arthur's valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3GHkb0n" target="_blank">will you be my valentine?</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/470IjGf" target="_blank">junie b jones and the mushy gushy valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46Zge1X" target="_blank">somebody loves you mr. hatch</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uVEjJD" target="_blank">god's love is a warm cookie</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3v5OhrO" target="_blank">valentine's love bug</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47ZimIg" target="_blank">valentine party</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3GOS0wt" target="_blank">franklin's valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3uZRZTW" target="_blank">the valentine bears</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47XSooD" target="_blank">this is not a valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Nnl1mY" target="_blank">here comes the valentine cat</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/4aeQ1iN" target="_blank">the love letter</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3RhVRXU" target="_blank">god is love</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/41jWHIl" target="_blank">extra special valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NPpjUr" target="_blank">the friendship book</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NpCpao" target="_blank">forever with you</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/41nzepC" target="_blank">clifford's valentine</a> </h4><div style="text-align: left;">-- aren't these books just darling? we're not big on valentine's day around here, but we love a good story, so this is the one way we give ode to the lovey dovey holiday. I hope you enjoyed this little book round up. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVdPwD5-ceXw5kz_2nnQiCor5OPBCMBImWRaMeFr8hZHbY0JsCNzi7bAwsvKIDhBQ7cZgrGtN4O0l1HeJRMH2h2wJwPrSZPgIMgX4fHKcUr6FdgZju4VRO97TYXafTi2yo0aFQoeptSiUAKBofcuq20cRPFeBTmvAAxe_pve6ohBBa3xhgrrAEQne0zLJ/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxVdPwD5-ceXw5kz_2nnQiCor5OPBCMBImWRaMeFr8hZHbY0JsCNzi7bAwsvKIDhBQ7cZgrGtN4O0l1HeJRMH2h2wJwPrSZPgIMgX4fHKcUr6FdgZju4VRO97TYXafTi2yo0aFQoeptSiUAKBofcuq20cRPFeBTmvAAxe_pve6ohBBa3xhgrrAEQne0zLJ/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-60489935906609526532024-01-25T07:00:00.042-07:002024-01-25T07:00:00.347-07:00valentine's day inspired home decor<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrf2P73N5fxNOedZzCIxVIL5InqRdyrYVMZkz_L-i3vV7zhz18lXiv7UPjJxiDx6Hx4fmeOeDFvgQLBzqA26r92X94zuPgygaIbnbJx2xqETb3P7zOrXPkpBhFrr3xOMo8UNViSdiEcmSQpfnA1OsBeAmGs0YlXNaiRa8bpmLB7OWTWdelMJ75puNbc4L/s1076/Screenshot%202023-12-22%20at%208.40.05%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="950" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWrf2P73N5fxNOedZzCIxVIL5InqRdyrYVMZkz_L-i3vV7zhz18lXiv7UPjJxiDx6Hx4fmeOeDFvgQLBzqA26r92X94zuPgygaIbnbJx2xqETb3P7zOrXPkpBhFrr3xOMo8UNViSdiEcmSQpfnA1OsBeAmGs0YlXNaiRa8bpmLB7OWTWdelMJ75puNbc4L/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-22%20at%208.40.05%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="283" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">weldon valentine pajama ad from the 1950<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello my dears! </span></p><p>valentine's day is slowly approaching, so I thought I'd share some heart shaped, valentine(y) home decor things to start off a little series inspired by valentine's day. I'm not big on the holiday, but I do love to add little hints of red and pink throughout the home in February. I'm a boy mom, so it's my excuse to get all girly for once -- and my kids approve all my holiday themes, so I'll take any chance I can get!</p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">*friendly reminder that some links are affiliate! </span><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69-iIWCe2Zgb-t-R2wIL9e7g2eDZ5ERa85drX5kSUIUIBBrEYPIKNbXibPRRryAwYBL2J-058uha5JiC-fWgBwemw_bB8DBVU8OHJlzS04CPd8gVW_DvM3f4hd-8J0DItXfSOyJcIvKe3NGWlHMP3OAntMSL7xoL9_6v9n3_wNmHq9OzmygZ75ztKH50U/s3300/Val.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh69-iIWCe2Zgb-t-R2wIL9e7g2eDZ5ERa85drX5kSUIUIBBrEYPIKNbXibPRRryAwYBL2J-058uha5JiC-fWgBwemw_bB8DBVU8OHJlzS04CPd8gVW_DvM3f4hd-8J0DItXfSOyJcIvKe3NGWlHMP3OAntMSL7xoL9_6v9n3_wNmHq9OzmygZ75ztKH50U/s320/Val.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><a href="https://amzn.to/3RyhsLU" target="_blank">hand vase</a><br /></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+6F1L2Hni-KXN70jaVodYPA" target="_blank">heart xoxo mug </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+jJjt63CgjZT1nxQIwMQ2YA" target="_blank">blue heart candle</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5so7F4uuQtYbxn1JGB8s7A" target="_blank">grapevine hearts garland</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+jcrSjR2n_xUxupsxloKcFQ" target="_blank">lavender hearts pitcher </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+DF3uHtQ6h5VvD8XyNXv74Q" target="_blank">heart appetizer plates</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+E7yhxpHKUod4SGib-Rl65A" target="_blank">heart sherpa pillows </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+iLStA0k2TnQhBqzndzhA9A" target="_blank">cookie heart serving platter</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+3UG8i4Wp2PMRtdqO66zCLg" target="_blank">hearts dish</a></p><p><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/mini-faux-floral-mossy-heart-wreath-625989.html?store=store343" target="_blank">mossy heart wreath </a></p><p><a href="https://lorenacanals.us/products/washable-rug-happy-heart" target="_blank">heart shaped rug </a><br /></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+2B8QO1D3Tn_namCfPIdKrw" target="_blank">checkered heart cozy blanket</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+L4aU5MG7plsCdvSTT78whg" target="_blank">heart pie dish </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ekqGmbTM_icAhrY-nKWN7g" target="_blank">heart ice cube tray</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+d5guZkkYx3r7HGpjStSrVw" target="_blank">heart double wall latte mug</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+BvwukOMLWb4h3wu-k0rzBQ" target="_blank">heart wooden spoon </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+6wUqmXp1YiPb9ZDCsMq29w" target="_blank">nordic floral heart pan</a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IbKI3e-knpOODobDeelp6g" target="_blank">heart dutch oven </a></p><p><a href="https://rstyle.me/+S8q7g5qWj700i7zLqGEHFA" target="_blank">heritage dinner plate with heart + birds </a></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">and that's a wrap!</span></p><p>see you next week, where I'm sharing some valentine themed children's books. until then, <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeVVWG6wATBmrxcfupaOCV5BUsfIbPdD_MU5fEd8BFg-FVn6ZOuwY5cWj-Fx1Kg_BYGD32A0Xhj7RSLkH9zFg6oEH-qJ7aGAL-yWPpTHv0-RiXIt71UnQ1Y8i2kJr824ePf8dNR-4JzAZywortKMNP_X2D_Dvp43SH6rrsFEpMi8T0CDh3vXX5hAzzK79/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZeVVWG6wATBmrxcfupaOCV5BUsfIbPdD_MU5fEd8BFg-FVn6ZOuwY5cWj-Fx1Kg_BYGD32A0Xhj7RSLkH9zFg6oEH-qJ7aGAL-yWPpTHv0-RiXIt71UnQ1Y8i2kJr824ePf8dNR-4JzAZywortKMNP_X2D_Dvp43SH6rrsFEpMi8T0CDh3vXX5hAzzK79/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-26985409316782086692024-01-23T07:00:00.075-07:002024-01-23T07:00:00.146-07:0010 Things I Left in 2023<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhUDi5frHRXUJtZs32dzhaT6NRS6xic76q-AAdCPqqFYCfXqDQPCBkjte3BQM-jPlVNfiQHN4SJQHCKDnkkQlaQlqo_H1P5xWa3v_kYP4LleVKw4LqOHcqW-63J2WCmSwjp0HxFBiwrPVADP0qVaDxyg9LbMjBQh4IXS6FGh7KnstBuz-7nFquOs-Dv85/s666/Not%20Pulp%20Covers.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="666" data-original-width="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwhUDi5frHRXUJtZs32dzhaT6NRS6xic76q-AAdCPqqFYCfXqDQPCBkjte3BQM-jPlVNfiQHN4SJQHCKDnkkQlaQlqo_H1P5xWa3v_kYP4LleVKw4LqOHcqW-63J2WCmSwjp0HxFBiwrPVADP0qVaDxyg9LbMjBQh4IXS6FGh7KnstBuz-7nFquOs-Dv85/s16000/Not%20Pulp%20Covers.jpg" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">The Intrusive Stranger by Lynn Buckham</span></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello friends, coming at you with ten things I left in <span>2023</span>. </span></p><p>there are no affiliate links today, just a little rambling on my part as I'm in a reflective mood since tomorrow is my birthday. what is it about birthdays that get you all up in your feels? Whatever it is, it's inspired this post. <br /></p><p><br /></p><h3 style="text-align: left;">10 things I left in 2023<br /></h3><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">prose hair care</span></div><p>not only is it expensive, but it made my hair super oily. I took the quiz and it just didn't work for me. It's too expensive and frustrating to keep reformulating and trying to "get it right." </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">subscription boxes<br /></span></div><p>they're fun, but they're usually a waste. I did FabFitFun for years and towards the end, I felt like I was just accumulating things + products. I'd rather subscribe to a service where I know exactly what I'm getting or can opt out of the service for a box that wouldn't fit my needs. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">plastic + glass water bottles</span></div><p>I am so tired of my water getting warm an hour after it I poured it and the bottle sweating bullets within minutes of adding ice. I've shattered so many glass water bottle + cups because it slipped. </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple; font-weight: normal;">portland, oregon</span></div><p>it's what I would consider my hometown since I've lived there since coming to the states when I was 5 year old. it was time to say goodbye, and though bittersweet, it's been a blessing to live where we are now.</p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">oat milks + creamers</span></p><p>these things ravished my gut health and triggered so many gastro issues for me. I stopped using them early last year and majority of my symptoms are gone now, but it took (and is still taking) months to get back on track. </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">diets </span><br /></p><p>this year it's all about making life style changes and cooking healthy meals. no more fad diets, no more sharing reels, articles and studies with conflicting information. this year it's all about wholesome, healthy food with occasionally treating myself.<br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hiding + not sharing the things that make me happy</span><br /></p><p>for so long, I've kept parts side of me at bay, with a select few people seeing the "uncool" hobbies. I feel like I am weird in that sense because while I love old vintage and rustic things, I also love non aesthetic things too. I'm a closet Disney adult in the sense that I love Disney figurines of the older nostalgic movies. I used to collect Funko Pops! until last summer when I sold my entire collection. I was kind of embarrassed at how much I liked them, and not many people even know I collected them. Truth its, I'm not a minimalist and I don't ever think I could be. I love collecting art, woodland figurines, and having trinkets all over the place. it's what makes me happy and it's okay if some people don't vibe with it. </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">trying to make relationships work with people who could care less </span></p><p>this one is a game changer, friends! last year, I decided that it's not me, it's them. it's hard to see yourself being rejected by people who you really want to have friendships with. I went through a bestie break up during the pandemic and it took a long time to reel from it, but I did it and am a better person because of it. I've been out of the fog awhile now, but I often think about how grateful I am for that situation. It's made me appreciate the people who do care so much more. It's also given me the tools I needed to discard the relationships that don't edify and bring joy. it's a wonderful place to be.</p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">comparing my homeschooling journey with others </span></p><p>fully accepting that we are an unschooly bunch and no shame about it either. I am so glad that my kids love to learn and we love basing our learning process about the things that make them excited. it makes school enjoyable for them and I don't really care how people feel about it to be honest. we also take random week long breaks when we need to and I've tossed the pressure of filling up the day with school things.</p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">expecting people to be genuine online</span></p><p>this one stings a bit because it sucks. last month there was this "women supporting women" trend that started on threads and I thought -- great! a moment to connect with like minded people. well, wrong. I mean, not all people are like this, but I am consistently seeing that most people just want to be followed, and though they may bark out the words "community," "girls girl," and "friend," they actually don't mean it. I've been burned so many times in the gist of being friends or finding a community that it's just made me feel like I will keep talking + posting to the wind until the right people find me. </p><p><br /></p><p>alright friends, that's ten things I'm leaving behind and now, looking forward to a new year filled with all the good things! see you next week.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQiYnvrrYh2TavBGv2ZykTT5gz1c8JDOSyvCp_x6JEkyje8EbKdSyrqbdloCWOzSU9OsjPBXiSv5eap7ANTLOe0r21eucbvezC4stxRu_zb-z6gG6wFfVYH9tA3PHDdkZvea963P-014PrBZB0kI8RLvpXHh85UoA7BFdUs8o-kRB25-vy_pCNL9VTTP9/s3300/sig.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWQiYnvrrYh2TavBGv2ZykTT5gz1c8JDOSyvCp_x6JEkyje8EbKdSyrqbdloCWOzSU9OsjPBXiSv5eap7ANTLOe0r21eucbvezC4stxRu_zb-z6gG6wFfVYH9tA3PHDdkZvea963P-014PrBZB0kI8RLvpXHh85UoA7BFdUs8o-kRB25-vy_pCNL9VTTP9/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-61948013482087854732024-01-16T07:00:00.146-07:002024-01-16T07:00:00.150-07:00#1 | Round Up + Review | 01/24<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyECgZDrV63XJkMcsjpSZ8gyjQzlMcvTtne4Vm8dwOGbGR7QZDNEEdEcutEMLElr_jrT88D2up7be73N-7UtmNcAmpPpKaLGGJvZa7xENfnfmDEF9P5eCma2UQZuqaCMC8nojoucVZg1b2cVVvAAsBLmLkYKywiP19VsaHFm5LpDP8JztlrNewtKZOZ566/s615/lush-swoony-exquis.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="615" data-original-width="568" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyECgZDrV63XJkMcsjpSZ8gyjQzlMcvTtne4Vm8dwOGbGR7QZDNEEdEcutEMLElr_jrT88D2up7be73N-7UtmNcAmpPpKaLGGJvZa7xENfnfmDEF9P5eCma2UQZuqaCMC8nojoucVZg1b2cVVvAAsBLmLkYKywiP19VsaHFm5LpDP8JztlrNewtKZOZ566/s320/lush-swoony-exquis.jpg" width="296" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">lush, swoony, exquis by John Gannam<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello my dears, welcome back to my little corner of the gram! </span></p><p>this year, I'm starting a little series called round up + review where I review all the things. I'm hoping to see these posts go live every month, but at the least, every other month. items will range from food, self care products, clothes, movies, etc. basicallyt anything that catches my eye, I purchase, and/or consume is on the chopping block.<br /></p><p>I pride myself in honesty, so I'll be giving you that -- an honest, unfiltered review. all of the items reviewed in these series won't be swayed by partnerships or brand deals, so I hope that gives you a little piece of mind when it comes to reading these. </p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">this month's round up:</span></span><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhVRoFjZhgYSQTKCjRhTIuw-zBDcTT_UiAAKUV9v3df04fbMKbQ8Occor9UYX-Bu-vo2OF4vdisTPHdl5AzGfxi5775fb8k-sa6yFgom-Ejzk1vg4bVaf74bY-KtIQpg0fY6ZxfK46BFBNBSpXiKDwRC7SjM5zBdNjxReAvNYPQjZ36FouF7SratyOplV/s3300/no.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFhVRoFjZhgYSQTKCjRhTIuw-zBDcTT_UiAAKUV9v3df04fbMKbQ8Occor9UYX-Bu-vo2OF4vdisTPHdl5AzGfxi5775fb8k-sa6yFgom-Ejzk1vg4bVaf74bY-KtIQpg0fY6ZxfK46BFBNBSpXiKDwRC7SjM5zBdNjxReAvNYPQjZ36FouF7SratyOplV/s320/no.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p><a href="https://dabbleanddollop.com/collections/shop-all-products/products/rainbow-of-bubbles" style="font-family: Homemade Apple;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: large;">dabble + dallop bath bombs + soaps</span></a></p><p>when I first saw these soaps on Anthopolgie's website, I instantly fell in love with the packaging; it reminded me of the L'Oreal soaps from my childhood. So, naturally, I went straight to their website. I searched their Instagram and tagged photos -- it was all so cute. Consider me influenced, because the nostalgia hit and I wanted to try them.</p><p>I couldn't decide on which flavor to try, so I opted to buy the bath set to sample them all. I also bought bath bombs, and received as holiday hand wash set as part of a promotion they were running. <br /></p><p>Once the box arrived on our doorstep, the kids were so excited! They loved the packaging and were so excited for bath time! We've been using this soaps since early December, so here's deal:</p><p> </p><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☺☹ Sort of</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 6/10 </u></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">The truth is, I like some of them, but most of them I won't be repurchasing and here is why --when it comes to the bath gels, <span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">the blueberry + strawberry flavors give off a super artificial scent</span>, <span style="background-color: #ead1dc;">the coconut is very soft to the point it doesn't really smell like coconut</span>, <span style="background-color: #d0e0e3;">and the vanilla whip is kind of a waste because it's foamy and feels more like a hand soap</span>. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Another thing to note is that I'm finding that I don't really like using them as a shampoo because hair starts to smells weird after one day, so that's a turn off. They're marketed as a three in one type of deal, but I don't feel like it delivers on that promise. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">To me it's a cute and lush bubble bath for your little ones.Just one pump gives a decent amount of bubbles. Since we have a large bath tub, so we use two pumps and that gives the kids a chance to mix the scents -- something they find so fun! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">On the flip side, I would and will <span style="background-color: #fce5cd;">repurchase lemon, tangerine, and honeydew</span> soaps to use as a bubble bath because they smell amazingly good. I also love that once you have the bottle, you can buy their refill bags instead of the bottle. I also feel like the vanilla whip would be fun for sensory play and bins for the kiddos, so I might repurchase that as well. <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">So, I guess it all comes down to a matter of scent preference. The good news is that they have sample packets for $0.01listed on their website of you want to do a trial run on your own! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/b5C4D" target="_blank">glossier lid star</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I bought these because I wanted to add some minimal glam to my routine. I like I stated in last week's refresh blog post -- I don't really wear that much makeup these days. I've never been a make up guru, but I am wanting to get back into it on a low maintenance scale. These eye shadows seemed like the perfect way to do that. They're marketed as easy to use, so of course, that sounded like it was right up my alley. Because I'm a neutral girlie, I purchased all the colors except Herb + Lily. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☹ No</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 3/10<i><br /></i></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">if you're looking for an invisible color, with a hint of sparkle, then this is a good way to spend $18.<span style="background-color: #ffdede;"> </span><span style="background-color: #f4cccc;"><span style="background-color: #ffdede;">if you're hoping for a little bit of color, then I'd pass on these</span>.</span> Guys, I really wanted to love them, but I just couldn't. I wanted a hint of color and the only bit of color I got was wracked up in the crease in the fold of my eye lid because the color is so patchy! The website says to blend out with your finger, and let me just say, the little color that is loves to stay on your finger rather than blending onto your lid. I'm still using them to not be wasteful, but I will not be repurchasing these.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+FyJbPC-dXF35-6hOXs1W7A" target="_blank">dot's cinnamon sugar pretzels</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">we're big pretzel people here and we love Dot's original home-style pretzels, so when my kids saw this bag at Costco, it was an instant grab and add to cart type of deal.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☺ Yes</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 7/10</u></h3><h4 style="text-align: left;"></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">if you like sweet and salty snacks, this one is pretty good and worth a try. I felt like they made me crave a warm cinnamon sugar pretzel from Aunt Annie's though, so it didn't hit the spot I needed it to. My kids, on the other hand, gobbled the bag up. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TtwhSF" target="_blank">retro hot chocolate machine</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">we signed up to bring a hot chocolate bar to a thanksgiving dinner and didn't have a hot beverage dispenser, so, off to amazon I went. there are so many options to choose from, but I bought this because it the most affordable option.<br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☺ Yes</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 10/10 <br /></u></h3></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">my children love this machine and are consistently asking for hot chocolate now. we love this machine because it mixes the cocoa powder + warms the drink simultaneously. it takes less than 5 minutes to make several toasty cups. I love that it has a frothy option which makes the drink even more creamier. it was a purchase that the whole family loves!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3TuVPhU" target="_blank">shearling mule</a></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I first came upon these slippers while watching one of my favorite you-tubers. She mentioned how cozy they are and I was intrigued. Truth is, mules aren't my favorite type of shoe, but moving to Idaho and experiencing daily lows that are in the 20s this winter made me feel like I need a cozy shoe. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☺ Yes</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 9/10 </u></h3><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">And can I just say -- cozy they are! I actually really love these shoes. they keep your feet so toasty and warm. I find that you sweat in them if you don't wear socks, but if you have socks on, these are the perfect house shoe. They have a hard sole, that you could even wear them out, but I prefer to wear them indoors.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;">the film: don't worry darling (2022) <br /></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">so this one was on my to watch list for awhile. it's finally on netflix, so I decided to give it a go. according to the movies <a href="https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10731256/" target="_blank">IMDb page</a>, the plot of the movie is as follows -- <span class="sc-466bb6c-2 chnFO" data-testid="plot-xl" role="presentation"><i><b>while
her husband (harry styles) leaves home everyday to work in a top secret facility, a
young 1950s housewife (florence pugh) begins to question her life when she notices
strange behavior from the other wives in the neighborhood</b></i>. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="sc-466bb6c-2 chnFO" data-testid="plot-xl" role="presentation"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Would I Recommend it to a Friend? ☺ Yes</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><u>Overall Rating: 6/10</u></h3><h3 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h3><div style="text-align: left;">overall, I'd day that the movie is a decent. it started off kind of slow and if I'm honest, within the first 45 minutes, I was internally debating whether I should cut my losses and turn it off. I'm glad I didn't because the last hour of the film picked up and the ending wasn't one that I was expecting. it's listed as a drama, mystery, thriller, and I'd say that's pretty accurate. it's a rated R film and there was plenty of raunchy scenes at the beginning that I fast forwarded through. I'm sure it was to convince the reader of the utopia of a happy couple, but I rolled my eyes each time. florence pugh carried this film on her shoulders, so hats off to her, but I can't say it had me on my seat like a thriller should. the entire movie, you'll find yourself sympathizing with pugh's character, Alice and towards the end, you're hoping she achieves what she sets out to do. the final scene isn't what I'd call a cliff hanger, but it's also not one that leaves you satisfied either. so, if you have two hours to kill and you're looking for a film to waste that time, then give it a go. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">and that's a wrap!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;">I hope you enjoyed this little round up because I'm already looking forward to the next one! see you next time. <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo.</span><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7HKkaeT0idTDWy7W2yH4zOyulVce6SH8pEHbCrz_10wIrVsO0fBGbzF-1nq813TwbrkS_09nsuEXGhroC2W_2RMd6zh9sTyLQG-EUwC9C9W-5xDfn0pd_Ex_sLtETQUWCTtxhIPvyVWP2Zo2b8AaH5woYmkb2entlMFwmPsk-vQhxZsbP8tJiflVRuTo/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG7HKkaeT0idTDWy7W2yH4zOyulVce6SH8pEHbCrz_10wIrVsO0fBGbzF-1nq813TwbrkS_09nsuEXGhroC2W_2RMd6zh9sTyLQG-EUwC9C9W-5xDfn0pd_Ex_sLtETQUWCTtxhIPvyVWP2Zo2b8AaH5woYmkb2entlMFwmPsk-vQhxZsbP8tJiflVRuTo/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-34260866261652174592024-01-09T07:00:00.090-07:002024-01-09T07:00:00.276-07:00Self Care Routine + Refresh<p style="text-align: left;"></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JnH6pJl2UqoDh70J656Q0vLS_s8dm5eTJh8XuJYDid6m8cejFT63VjhdfQdWdYqiTv8jdYmN_NzET3wvdP2Fo0PJjk3ZYD-9U0tR8bDfMUuYCL9ciXcxdv3G3K80GLntoZGm6FtkM8Ncn4KlVd-fZEci4xTWCrH0COsa56LJO0j3obE5ByNJeKjZZd6h/s1020/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%2011.11.12%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1020" data-original-width="610" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1JnH6pJl2UqoDh70J656Q0vLS_s8dm5eTJh8XuJYDid6m8cejFT63VjhdfQdWdYqiTv8jdYmN_NzET3wvdP2Fo0PJjk3ZYD-9U0tR8bDfMUuYCL9ciXcxdv3G3K80GLntoZGm6FtkM8Ncn4KlVd-fZEci4xTWCrH0COsa56LJO0j3obE5ByNJeKjZZd6h/s320/Screenshot%202023-12-10%20at%2011.11.12%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="191" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div itemprop="name"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Her Morning Regime </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">(1956) </span><span style="font-size: x-small;">by Wayne Blickenstaff <br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello, hello! </span></p><p style="text-align: left;">today we're chatting self care in the form of skincare, hair care, body care, and the make up that make me feel like I am pampering myself. I just want to preface this by saying that I am the most low maintenance person when it comes to self care and skin care which may or may not be a good thing. </p><p style="text-align: left;">I have dry skin patches on my forehead, eye lids, eyebrows, and around my cheeks near my nose + upper lip. it's something that has appeared within the last two years and I've been trying to control / minimize . I also suffer from cystic acne and have many scars to prove it. random redness and wrinkles have also graced my face lately, so I feel like I am a mess.</p><p style="text-align: left;">I've stopped wearing make up because I felt like it looked terrible with the dry patches. I would also breakout the next day, so there's that. I've gotten a better grip on the dry patches, but have stayed away from make up in fear of breaking out which is why I only use mascara these days and eyeshadow. I've debated getting my lashes tinted and extensions to eliminate mascara altogether, but we will see if I ever do it. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">so with this post, I am going to share the few things that I have found to help me my skin and the things I want to try as well as other products that I use in my "routine" if you can call it that because if I'm honest, I'm a mom and self care is always on the back burner no matter how hard I try to make it a priority.</p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Liu Jian Mao Cao; font-size: x-large;">*before we start on the routine, let's insert the FDA required statement that some of the links below are affiliate!</span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Liu Jian Mao Cao; font-size: x-large;"> </span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F89iXYbExld61DosIPjgOm7rUk0JG0V-3fghiqkf8mTbn9s0uxCpnXrsiDtjsHRo4uDk7_8WKOgTbFuc0UteQZ5t3A_fDbUwYTPMIafgeiRVbkWarRD9IQV_OLjVDYVRtryDFiOYCpmmg6-lmToCNTuhmjYcEblLPNo_g-SBYpLVINt66fS-_Uehe3I6/s3300/t.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2F89iXYbExld61DosIPjgOm7rUk0JG0V-3fghiqkf8mTbn9s0uxCpnXrsiDtjsHRo4uDk7_8WKOgTbFuc0UteQZ5t3A_fDbUwYTPMIafgeiRVbkWarRD9IQV_OLjVDYVRtryDFiOYCpmmg6-lmToCNTuhmjYcEblLPNo_g-SBYpLVINt66fS-_Uehe3I6/s320/t.png" width="320" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;"> </span></span></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;"> things that are staying in my routine</span></span><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+m7F7dF24PmJZ2tr5qXvsTA" target="_blank">Ahava Refreshing Cleansing Gel</a></h4><div style="text-align: left;">this is the only face wash that does not make me break out, and for that fact alone. I am keeping it in my routine. I read somewhere that you should only wash your face in the evening and I'm gonna try and see how that pans out this month. I'll keep you guys updated. </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+KvAOEL-Q2NrB00j4ck79Nw" target="_blank">Ahava Hydration Creme Mask </a><br /></h4><p style="text-align: left;">I received this in a subscription box awhile back and it's become a staple. I love using it as an overnight mask when my face feels super dry and needs a pick me up. </p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+oy5TKlaZwgvEsHTauyoSPw" target="_blank">Differin Acne Retinoid Treatment Gel Adapalene 0.1%</a><br /></h4><p style="text-align: left;">this is my go to product when I see a cystic acne spot appear. it's the one thing that works for me. it's another staple for me. I love how efficient it is -- depending how big and deep the spot is, they usually disappear within two to three days.<br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+-rDJSxH4Aoe105LVC-q6hw" target="_blank">Neutrogena Hydro Boost Hyaluronic Acid Water Gel Moisturizer</a><br /></h4><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><p style="text-align: left;">I have been using this product since September and so far I really like it. I use it in the morning and throughout the day now that the winter weather is here. </p><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+pyhpUY5qWrKL7Nu70G8ppw" target="_blank">Neutrogena Hydro Boost Night Facial Serum with Hyaluronic Acid</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">like the moisturizer, I have been using this product since September. It's a thicker consistency than the moisturizer, but it really helps relieve the tightness + itchiness that those dry patches bring about. If I'm not using the ahava creme mask, this is the next thing I am reaching for. </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://smearnatural.com/products/c-l-e-a-n-whipped-tallow" target="_blank">Smear by Brit's CLEAN Whip</a><br /></h4><div style="text-align: left;">first, let me start by saying that this is beef tallow and I've been using it over a year. it's the first product that helped fix the dry patches on my face and it's become a balm for all. it's what I use for my eczema flare up and after the shower on my knees and elbows to soften them up. It's great as a lotion and as a diaper rash cream for the kiddos. it's perfect for soothing burns and chaffing, it's really such a versatile product to soothe the things that most people often ignore. I just love it. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+8giErfsWPg02nAwLYORBoA" target="_blank">Ahava Body Lotion</a></h4></div><p style="text-align: left;">for those days where I want to lather myself in lotion and smell divine. I know that most people say t stay away from fragrance, and normally I'd agree, but this is my one exception. I love how it smells and I'm keeping it. </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+mOrJ_mVTGY8WFmQz7yjquw" target="_blank">Ahava Shower Gel</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;">you already know, I am an ahava girly and so of course, the shower gel is in routine. It smells so good and is my favorite shower gel.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uQPPGORPsvnuD_P-iy0qtA" target="_blank">Function of Beauty Shampoo</a></h4><div style="text-align: left;">love that it's personalized and it's one of the three shampoos that I use on my hair for my natural curls! </div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+BLr0R3ynC1rQKVP0xznSmw" target="_blank">Pacifica Pineapple Curl Defining Shampoo</a></h4></div><p style="text-align: left;">number two shampoo for my curls. it smells so good! I love it. </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5eoOyMIDs3yby2SfKMCj_g" target="_blank">Opalex Shampoo</a></h4><div style="text-align: left;">the third and last shampoo in my round up! I know what you're thinking -- that's a lot of shampoo, but there is a reason to the madness being that my hair tends to get dull and oily if I use the same shampoo for a long period of time. I've perfected the routine and alternate these three.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+TfNW2Hwos67BAvJQ06_U7g" target="_blank">Pacifica Pineapple Curls Refresher Mist</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">like the shampoos, I have three products for curl definition that I use interchangeably. This mist is my go to for a curl refresh when I'm in a rush. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+nyCj_5eh11wt3opOXVs-Mg" target="_blank">Uncle Funky's Curly Magic</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">this product is my absolute favorite and a staple. It's the one product that made me realize the potential of my natural curls. if I shower in the morning, this is the product I am always reaching for. It gives my curls so much definition and I cannot get enough!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+luApu-WA1jjVpdpawMlcwA" target="_blank">Pacifica Swirl Curl Definition Cream</a></h4><div style="text-align: left;">another curl definition cream that I like to use especially when I travel because it's so light and compact. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+g8YTolxVWAEEUmZ6Rx0W4Q" target="_blank">glossier lip balm</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">in the flavors mango and birthday -- always on hand, a go-to favorite, must have lip balm! now, I do wnat to say that I bought all the lip balms flavors that they had because I've heard such good things. they're all good, but birthday + mango, those are the ones I will be repurchasing. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+fQUDHQsGOQ3sNbXIK19xbw" target="_blank">rhode peptide lip treatment</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">if I'm honest, I've always been a lip balm girl, so trying these lip treatments was going out on a limb for me because they are more glossy that I typically like, but I love them. I literally bought every flavor + tint that they had. they're all amazing, but I am head over heels for the watermelon slice flavor.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+USDXHzlEDosEVHh0BLap3g" target="_blank">rhode peptide lip tint</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">like I said before, I loved the treatments so much, I bought all the tints too. I like them, I'm just not used to the tints, so I'm working on that. ribbon is my current favorite since it's the most sheer (and jellybean, but that's a limited edition flavor)! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+UjRVyigGLOqgOzfd2eZTsg" target="_blank">Dr. Teal's Foaming Sleep Bath</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;">the perfect bath gel for those days when I need a pick me up. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+vO67-AU5x1_DNHavRZgzTg" target="_blank">Sugars Lip Balm Treatment</a></h4><p style="text-align: left;">this the balm I put on before bed, super hydrating and luscious feeling. <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;">things that I'm trying out right now <br /></span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Nv_IjG76MvWvZrZdj8_V0Q" target="_blank">Ahava Facial Renewal Peel</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+sFbRlod01wXqBSLArmQUgg" target="_blank">Ahava Purifying Mud Mask </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ww15W3_eBQRFNPrltV2gcg" target="_blank">Function of Beauty Personalized Conditioner + Hair Mask</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Q7sfmMLE_aq0s83PrGBGZA" target="_blank">Glossier Lidstar</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+__ZrBhgIKHndRLJd46W0IA" target="_blank">Glossier Lash Stick Mascara</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://thrivecausemetics.com/products/brilliant-eye-brightener" target="_blank">Thrive Causemetics Brilliant Eye Liner </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;">things that I do for "self care" </span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. drink tea in the evening</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. take a bubble bath <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. listen to a sermon / podcast / music </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. read the bible</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. go for a walk </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. watch a cheesy rom-com; the typical chick flick / hallmark film<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. de-cluttering my spaces (office, closet, dressers, cupboards, etc)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. take a long shower</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. pray (aka, chat with Jesus)<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. create something (draw, need felting, write)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. watch a period piece <br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. bake</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. have a fancy coffee</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. sit by the fireplace. disconnect and stare into the flames</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. put on some essential oils</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. light some candles </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. watch documentaries </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. look for new recipes to try out<br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. look at home / cooking magazines</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. do a hair / face mask</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. buy fresh blooms</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. paint my nails</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. make the bed</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;">ᥫ᭡. clean out inboxes (text messages, social media, emails, etc.)</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: small;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple; font-size: large;">and that's a wrap! </span></div><div style="text-align: left;">that's my self care routine refresh -- it looks like a lot, but it's not that much. it's heavy on moisturizing products, relaxing baths, making my curls look good and balms for everything. pretty minimal, right? I like to think so. until next week, I hope you get in a little self care yourself in there! <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">xoxo</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshQkXfrrMyPAUfpHd5cPMVR6UY9ZF_ojsqQdmHLQs-e8LZ1EcAoTr_v4tc4WnAlA5LYdRWP9CPjRZVwS8WFTF0h2DmqwLGf62_pt1CqzX4o7pCNvaLLXfxj-6sQ8SJHhFgYYyoQo1k-Tgxxlo_SmO33-CKy15sy5mqIwqrwuvfIbvxa5yCxjdGV4O5q_7/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgshQkXfrrMyPAUfpHd5cPMVR6UY9ZF_ojsqQdmHLQs-e8LZ1EcAoTr_v4tc4WnAlA5LYdRWP9CPjRZVwS8WFTF0h2DmqwLGf62_pt1CqzX4o7pCNvaLLXfxj-6sQ8SJHhFgYYyoQo1k-Tgxxlo_SmO33-CKy15sy5mqIwqrwuvfIbvxa5yCxjdGV4O5q_7/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"> <br /></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-63538025108408865212024-01-04T07:00:00.058-07:002024-01-07T14:15:43.415-07:00updated birthday wish list<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiwVr3pnGmuaVwElEDd0-2gYlP2Nu-EnwpnYKl0UZ2_3dNYYMvgpXNC2_TcN6DeyQ_iPJxsUICWDTg1vasN98GGq0mYXC-vv5lpMNPGLc0ryuY2KaE4kTxCvhmb-OsctgBAGXQBuF0H00bbI9inWKlZFMlcGMdNIwhfCcD6vIF7Sdtq9XSpFR_0FJCttU/s640/9a13d04f722c68ba8b7b2bba76ad8d26.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="558" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyiwVr3pnGmuaVwElEDd0-2gYlP2Nu-EnwpnYKl0UZ2_3dNYYMvgpXNC2_TcN6DeyQ_iPJxsUICWDTg1vasN98GGq0mYXC-vv5lpMNPGLc0ryuY2KaE4kTxCvhmb-OsctgBAGXQBuF0H00bbI9inWKlZFMlcGMdNIwhfCcD6vIF7Sdtq9XSpFR_0FJCttU/s320/9a13d04f722c68ba8b7b2bba76ad8d26.jpg" width="279" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="meta-field photo-title" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1703296752988_1984"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Domino Sugar advertisement from the 1950s<br /></span></div></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">well hello there!</span></p><p>it looks like the first thursday of the year gets a post! starting off on the right track, and we love to see it. anywaaaaay, this post is inpired by my birthday since it is in 20 days! I feel like I already have changed my preferences since early December when I made my christmas wish list post. I typically combine the two (and did), but I thought, an updated list was in order.<br /></p><p>a lot of things on this list are pretty home things, as being at home has become my whole personality at this point. it's another excuse for me to curate a list of things I really love, and having it all in one place when I have the urge to impluse add things to cart, so there's that too. <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: medium;">* inserting the reminder that some links below are affiliate! </span></span><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E8P0mfobeZi5Q1u_7qPwvCsD240rx1RRsosKMiwERkHhQmalCmN2556lgPz_46yLt862_yLfuT5FT2-MZINTXGJEo2N6ayaz6UMJeJ2jb1Zpw9ALbzj53QfXNt_kRVcqRc9W2Hk1z0Unl7VhuGw6KfTpyU-imCj9w_pwshLMa7JD42WyT2OUrBO-sVEB/s3300/op.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3E8P0mfobeZi5Q1u_7qPwvCsD240rx1RRsosKMiwERkHhQmalCmN2556lgPz_46yLt862_yLfuT5FT2-MZINTXGJEo2N6ayaz6UMJeJ2jb1Zpw9ALbzj53QfXNt_kRVcqRc9W2Hk1z0Unl7VhuGw6KfTpyU-imCj9w_pwshLMa7JD42WyT2OUrBO-sVEB/s320/op.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+XEJUCyXTuFzv5xquH_grGQ" target="_blank">sea salt scrub</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+lYmNYiylLFOju7TkB07lIg" target="_blank">quilt</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.falconenamelware.com/collections/all/products/fruit-bowl?variant=47197836247342" target="_blank">fruit bowl</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ONgK5fL3T_SWlYZ7L0Hh3w" target="_blank">claw clip</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+-0iFjNN92ZD5q_PVw35lcg" target="_blank"><strike>tumbler </strike></a> </h4><p><span style="font-size: xx-small;">^ <span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">gifted this to myself already </span></span><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NF2P8f" target="_blank">little women devotional</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/extra-wide-ivory-checkered-lumbar-pillow-113274.html?store=store343" target="_blank">checkered lumbar pillow </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+9xNp9UUoBw87oFDc_UZ3CQ" target="_blank">butterfly ring</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+WJIUI9EIOC1aO02QKMbkhw" target="_blank">house basket </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+zXbtnivK5EipFcu2fyOtsg" target="_blank">pasta bowls</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+VWCZF1sZnY41WTh97cM69g" target="_blank">sherpa heart pillow</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3NGg3BL" target="_blank">anne of green gables devotional</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+4fBI5zgtcCEHz4_NyUWbJA" target="_blank">stoneware serving bowl</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.falconenamelware.com/collections/all/products/cake-stand?variant=47197848797486" target="_blank">cake stand</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47d9FZN" target="_blank">highlighters </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+BMwO2B6i1q4NJBth2JOdoA" target="_blank">heart appetizer plates</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+_4ngtV3SYxTHnpdMMLEMQw" target="_blank">hot grips </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+qc5N-i-70x3UGNEJHXejmw" target="_blank">xoxo mug</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+B3R7bfyJ8AwX0u7lupF_1w" target="_blank">striped cup</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+5DhvrSkZgvKo2NBimtlV7A" target="_blank">roasting pan </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+bMiWWowGjhHp4_QJ1rVrjA" target="_blank">mortal + pestal</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.falconenamelware.com/collections/all/products/tumblers?variant=46605067321646" target="_blank">blue enamel cups </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://us.olliella.com/collections/home/products/porcini-basket" target="_blank">porcini basket </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+MYKS61JFwCOhwtfpCB-5vA" target="_blank">cast iron grill pan</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+CSD3kedeQU65kVGHdopMLA" target="_blank">measuring cups</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+QdyFjlXbQOxlCvNn8mLykw" target="_blank">cereal bowl set</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+RSZLME57qF8x_4CZGbtQ0w" target="_blank">three stacking crates [ pink / mint / navy ]</a><br /></h4><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">and that's a wrap! see you next time! xoxo.</span></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioqV7f4yWKCOxE7b_oFPxcJqkLp6OH0ef1LS5y3GwbYyW5Nsr7M0pUOqahOOt8Q_YQISOULLd9icKWA4g5igGiHZDVqyvCGVIvIdlBO_2NvmAyu70lF7O_bQMC8nzr08gwpE8yCZ6uyfhaqgSzngS6YtHCSMjwNhitHldK8YL-TvAVGF0JIn1HkCJdDuWc/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" 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href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtwDNvEuTHM9oVzaI3CDwwI3X8xa1_6mZKV_sK1qTdA3U5Yifk3A3iHVveMrNSVAFsdM_bkwI817dM5i7vTN8E4K4gsS1WNI2ZNnVcBeW-WGWVO_OhHod037ZjRyqpVVjVpkHq0M47Hkaf7Bi3nKYDP91fWbm3UChj7JZb0nbPet-zxhLtF-6wWERHetb/s2550/William_Henry_Margetson_-_The_lady_of_the_house.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="1670" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOtwDNvEuTHM9oVzaI3CDwwI3X8xa1_6mZKV_sK1qTdA3U5Yifk3A3iHVveMrNSVAFsdM_bkwI817dM5i7vTN8E4K4gsS1WNI2ZNnVcBeW-WGWVO_OhHod037ZjRyqpVVjVpkHq0M47Hkaf7Bi3nKYDP91fWbm3UChj7JZb0nbPet-zxhLtF-6wWERHetb/s320/William_Henry_Margetson_-_The_lady_of_the_house.jpg" width="210" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Woman of the House by William Henry Margetson<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">hello friends, happy new year! </span></p><p>We're finally in 2024, so here's to a wonderful new year filled with joy, blessings and adventure. I hope and pray that this year is a good one for all of us. Typically, the new year is filled with resolutions -- I only have one this year and it pertains to the blog. </p><p>My goal is to have a new post published every tuesday. Part of me wants to add every thursday to that goal, but I think that's a bit ambitious for now and my schedule, so I'll just say every tuesday and an occasional thursday when time and opportunities permit. </p><p>Today's post has to do with a home refresh. Obviously, I am not throwing out everything out of my house to buy new stuff, but I approached this post as if I would be building my dream home and the things that I would want in it. </p><p>these guides are giving, clean + crisp, a mix of modern + vintage and cohesive look with splashes of neutral colors which is something I want to bring to my house when we purchase (or build) a home. so, without further ado, let's get to the guides! <br /></p><p> </p><h1 style="text-align: left;">BUT FIRST...<br /></h1><p><span style="font-family: Cedarville Cursive;"><span style="background-color: #e7fbef; font-size: x-large;"><span style="background-color: white;">I want to start off the first guide of the year with a reminder that </span><u><span style="background-color: #cfe2f3;">some of the links listed are affiliate</span></u><span style="background-color: white;"> which means</span> <u>I would make a small amount of commission if you purchased through them</u>. <span style="background-color: #fff2cc;">there is never any pressure to buy anything from these guides</span><span style="background-color: white;">, but if something catches your eye and you buy it through my link, I am so grateful ! it's a small way for this stay at home, homeschooling mama to support her family. <br /></span></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Cedarville Cursive;"><span style="font-size: medium;"> </span></span></p><h1 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">The Guides</span> <br /></h1><h2 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloduAzjQONqDzU51k71ftFHs6VkB48yxODnhJdu5hc4MCsnjZqulZvwRR5Te08hTKXgs9ak-YUAyznM5zvSd-2Lya9V7lXd6f9q-Fmd70tlqdzoTHDQPLwPudat0FysYyP6U4-IQuQYrno2-NDVGYiUHtWurMJgpIiPqbl9Fd75PoHFMlLbUvlOJ7dWDU/s3300/kit.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2550" data-original-width="3300" height="247" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgloduAzjQONqDzU51k71ftFHs6VkB48yxODnhJdu5hc4MCsnjZqulZvwRR5Te08hTKXgs9ak-YUAyznM5zvSd-2Lya9V7lXd6f9q-Fmd70tlqdzoTHDQPLwPudat0FysYyP6U4-IQuQYrno2-NDVGYiUHtWurMJgpIiPqbl9Fd75PoHFMlLbUvlOJ7dWDU/s320/kit.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /></h2><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Homemade Apple; font-size: x-large; font-weight: normal;">the kitchen</span><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+CD1s2gYhehAz6mnwcCm5XQ" target="_blank">Tea Kettle</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWeV3" target="_blank">Ultimate Cookware Set</a>*</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3GuwkWp" target="_blank">Bowl Set</a>*<br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopstyle.it/l/bWfeo" target="_blank">Dutch Oven</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ibHVGGrHxvKJ0hS8MnFoVA" target="_blank">Agate Cheese Board</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+AyEXmnWOp-1r_ZPV0aWUCw" target="_blank">Mortar + Pestal </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+mu06UGodyS9UVeRC2eJzUg" target="_blank">Measuring Cups</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+KEYCIQa7-IKoleQXLJW93g" target="_blank">Measuring Spoons</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/olive-wood-tapered-rolling-pin-558806.html?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&store=store60&camp=Aff:LTK:Cost+Plus+World+Market+Google+Feed&utm_source=LTK&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=Cost+Plus+World+Market+Google+Feed&subacctname=LTK&subid1=.MzMzOTU3LTA.8dd0f171-9403-11ee-a4cc-d9c5bce142c2&cjevent=8e197351940311ee809700850a1cb828&sharedId=8e197351940311ee809700850a1cb828" target="_blank">Rolling Pin</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+S9K4MlDRBYdYxR_Ndj1ifw" target="_blank">Baking Dishes </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+XElpbarg-29pwTAeqrrPqA" target="_blank">Batter Bowl</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+3EQzKK6ey2Seu0pausljbg" target="_blank">Glass Bowls</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+CT9ZpNE_I2eL2r7Dunrrlw" target="_blank">Measuring Glass Cup</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.garnethill.com/patchwork-kitchen-collection/sale-clearance/categories/bedding-home/641213?isRecentlyViewed=true&gtmPageName=Recently%20Viewed-PDP" target="_blank">Oven Mit + Pot Holder</a>*<br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Homemade Apple;"><br /></span></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white; font-family: Homemade Apple; font-size: x-large;">the appliances</span><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+IqBf2iBGVnOJvAcLhFyP-w" target="_blank">Toaster</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+ZSmYQAZacDWlMOOpLHNBMg" target="_blank">Microwave </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+uzX920qnRQkJEIJ0S4B1JQ" target="_blank">Mixer</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+zuYDvtIimmbnY_ua2qszkg" target="_blank">Stove</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+TTlsnbPa5gT9NBIBlvrVxg" target="_blank">Espresso Machine </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+TTlsnbPa5gT9NBIBlvrVxg" target="_blank">Dutch Oven Slow Cooker </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.vitamix.com/us/en_us/shop/blenders/a3500-gold-label" target="_blank">Blender</a><br /></h4><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT6iIuF84MvDLsORAizr9ordKbrjvSifviRqwgY0q92A99RWTKouepXS1XoWJsWAKhRnh30ZjDGaL1IolaM0aVsrYoHKYRa7h-hepoizbURlHBP5CDMKsD7wM3ysVvQU50W-rM-Q5gsRCtX08X8SUKtWEHr_SlwzE6Q5lt-ZrBBzNRSr8fvRUU4mDGho4/s1920/pinner.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1080" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlT6iIuF84MvDLsORAizr9ordKbrjvSifviRqwgY0q92A99RWTKouepXS1XoWJsWAKhRnh30ZjDGaL1IolaM0aVsrYoHKYRa7h-hepoizbURlHBP5CDMKsD7wM3ysVvQU50W-rM-Q5gsRCtX08X8SUKtWEHr_SlwzE6Q5lt-ZrBBzNRSr8fvRUU4mDGho4/s320/pinner.png" width="180" /></a> <br /></div></h1>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-593557845803397502023-12-16T10:30:00.035-07:002023-12-16T11:01:02.618-07:00social media gurus + the ever changing algorithm<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNiVrfMikgJO51TVW4xtFZ0Zm9gH80W5HcP_gmyK6W7Ubaf7J_DXHt5rlhywx4ErvWjNzVOe-qXYSrFS472rdzSnaeO9SOxqLL9tnT5BvKj1jPDiun3pZPhgpNiV0YCv82_3DXZqqBp1uxIkN6LrimK5Kv8mU_fiPdZQcGxOS5NLzMHL4gSIVZX1qQpzE/s752/Roger%20Wilkerson,%20The%20Suburban%20Legend!(1).jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="752" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJNiVrfMikgJO51TVW4xtFZ0Zm9gH80W5HcP_gmyK6W7Ubaf7J_DXHt5rlhywx4ErvWjNzVOe-qXYSrFS472rdzSnaeO9SOxqLL9tnT5BvKj1jPDiun3pZPhgpNiV0YCv82_3DXZqqBp1uxIkN6LrimK5Kv8mU_fiPdZQcGxOS5NLzMHL4gSIVZX1qQpzE/s320/Roger%20Wilkerson,%20The%20Suburban%20Legend!(1).jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">office lunch by roger wilkerson<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <br /><p></p><p>HELLO THERE! <br /></p><p>we're starting to approach the end of the year, so I thought I'd end the year with a blogger hotline post that addresses Instagram, the ever changing algorithm and the concept of audiences. I'm inspired by something that happened this morning when I commented on a social media manager's thread. Some of the things I am about to say, I said on threads too, but I can elaborate and not be subjected to a word count via my little corner of the web.<br /></p><p><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">here's what happened</span></span></p><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">a self professed social media guru wrote a thread about the algorithm how it pertains to the audience.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">then, people (myself included) responded with differing opinions and started sharing experiences.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">the guru deleted the thread and made new one -- claiming people were being negative in previous thread, “eDuCaTeS” them on why they're wrong and ends thread with "hope this helps." <br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span style="font-size: large;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Homemade Apple; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">an open letter to the social media guru,</span></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Homemade Apple; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">please stop acting like you've got it all figured out. your passive aggressive helpfulness isn't coming off like you're wanting it to. people are catching on that you don't have the answers and that you're monopolizing on the frustration of masses. if people didn't have these sentiments toward instagram, you wouldn't have an audience. <br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">here's the deal --</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">if you can’t let people talk about their own experiences and strategies in the comments of your content whether it be under a thread, reel, or post, then I’d say you’re actually not trying to help people grow. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">it's not being negative to be frustrated with the current state of instagram, especially when it used to be a place you enjoyed. it's the reality of the people who want their content to reach the right people. instagram started out as a photo sharing app and a lot of people miss that. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">stop trying to shame people for feeling this way and then proceed to blame them for not doing enough. it's disgusting. a person's audience accumulates because they supposedly like the content that is already being produced. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><b>it's instagram algorithm's job to push out my content to like minded people while I simultaneously go out and find people to connect with</b>. that's how it supposed to work. <b>in an ideal world, the people I find, engage back and we mutually hit the follow button and a connection is made.</b> the problem is, the algorithm doesn't do that anymore and engagement is hard to come by leaving a lot of people with questions, frustrations, and negative feelings toward the app + algorithm. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">people are tired of being a slave to the algorithm when the algorithm is constantly shifting the goal post. <br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: large;">my two cents on the current state of the instagram world</span></span></p><p>before I start, I just want to say that I've been on Instagram since 2010 when it first launched in October of that year. <span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">I used it to share random snippets of my life, and then I started using it as a blogging platform alongside this one in 2016. It became a source of passive income source for 6 years and I've seen + talked to a lot of creators in that time frame. the things I'm about to say reflect my personal experience on the app and what I've seen / heard throughout the years. I never claimed, or claimed to be an expert, just a long time user.<br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: inherit; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">instagram is really hit or miss these days</span></h4><p><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">when instagram first started, people grew because everyone had a fair chance and you could post what you loved, then the people who loved those same things could easily find you through hashtags and mutuals. I grew my blogging space during that time and it was so fun!</span></p><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">today, <i>you can produce really amazing content and still be buried by the algorithm.</i> not only that, but it’s gone from being a community based platform to content based platform.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7">the <span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">truth is that some people don’t have the energy to produce content all the time and experience creator burn out at much faster rates than before.</span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> not to mention that nothing is really “original” and issues arise when people start passing ideas or content off as their own when they were inspired by a smaller creator.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">another to thing to note is that for people who have been on the app for years like myself, a lot of our followers have left + been inactive for years which in turn skews the engagement rate that the algorithm supposedly reads. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">to add, if people aren't sharing your content, then you're gonna be at a stalemate, which essentially means that you need to work fast and hard to push out content that is gonna catch the attention of someone bigger than you. </span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">Old Instagram vs. The New Instagram</h4><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">Last summer, I was doing all the things over on my blogging page -- posting daily, active on stories, sharing, saving, engaging and I was noticing that my photos weren't reaching very many people. I ran ads, I posted reels, made guides, and still, it wasn't getting better. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">but, you wanna know what I was getting? messages from people that I connected with previously in my inbox saying, "hey.. I had to search you up because I never see your stuff anymore."</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">Why is that? I didn't change, in fact, I was doing more than ever and still running into the same issues. feeling defeated, I said okay and decided that I wanted to make a new page and start from scratch to gauge out all the inactive people. so last summer, I did just that.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">here's what I've found<br /></span></h4></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">it’s a lot harder to grow because not only is the “audience” always changing, but you have push out content all the time to even stay afloat. in a year and a half, I</span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">’ve accumulated around 700 followers.</span> When I first started, I started out swinging by doing everything they were suggesting, but I wasn't getting the numbers the gurus were promising, so I stopped. </div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"> </div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7">Now, I do the opposite of what they suggest. <span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">I don’t post consistently. I post more photos than reels. I seldomly get on stories. I like to support other creators and share the stuff I really like + love on stories. I engage with accounts I love and seek out people who are genuine. I unfollow those who aren't and I'm happier. <br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: medium;"><b><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></b></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: medium;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Homemade Apple; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><u>i’ve come to the place where I run my instagram account and it doesn't run me</u>. the numbers, the stats, the pressure of being on top has been tossed to the side. gone are the days when i look at my reach and panic. those numbers are just that -- numbers. they mean nothing on the grand scale of things, friends. </span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Homemade Apple; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">it's a great place to be because the truth is this — <b>content is king these days and people trying to sell you something else are being dishonest</b>. </span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><i>the stinger is that when gurus tell you to go engage and build your audience, a lot of time it is not reciprocated because it’s become about numbers instead of people</i>.</span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> you can support someone for months and they’ll never follow back. you can reach out several times and then they’ll label you as spammy. there is just so much that goes into it. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">I've experimented with this too -- if I follow someone from my account that has 50k, they’ll usually follow back, but if I follow someone from my smaller account, they don’t follow me back. It's also been documented that a lot of people bought followers to fluff their appearance, they participate in engagement groups to saturate their comment section and so may other dishonest things. people like to create echo chambers of yes men and then prop it up as look at me and how successful I am. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">very rarely do people give out information for free -- you have to give them something in return. subscribe to my emails, sign up for my courses and subscribe for exclusive content. I'm not saying those things are inherently bad, but a lot of times, you sign up, and the information you get is information you can get for free. again, that's not always the case, but a lot of times, you'll find that it is.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">trust
me when I say so many of the people pretending to be positive on
instagram and giving you all this inspirational content, in their
private DMs groups, are grumbling about these things too. find your audience, girls girl, and community over competition have become catch phrases that don't mean much anymore. I've seen it
first hand. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">in short,</span></span><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"> </span><br /></span></span><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">it’s literally a guessing game at this point. your best bet is trying to go viral — which is where all the trends come in.</span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> I for one refuse to prance around and record myself to become viral. I'm a boring lady with grannie hobbies and that's just not me, so why would I keep up with trends who don't reflect who I am? it's dishonest and not genuine, something that people are craving more and more each day.<br /></span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">bottom line-- I’m convinced that anyone who builds their platform on trying to help others grow is just monopolizing on the fact that people are finding it hard to grow.</span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> no one is telling you why it’s hard. <b><i>they pin it on you’re lazy + not doing enough just to give you these simple solutions + quick fixes that don’t actually work.</i></b> it's not true, and it's not fair to those of us who have been on the app since the beginning. </span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">when you tell us to play by the algorithm's rules and read the audience, you're invalidating people's time and experience. you're claiming to be an expert by regurgitating the same thing time and time again. <br /></span></div></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><div class="x10l6tqk"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x10l6tqk"><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr xdj266r" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">if we’re honest, once facebook took over instagram, that’s when it truly started to be a numbers game. before then, influencers and bloggers were making a ton of money via affiliate links and sharing pretty pictures.</span> life was simple back then. sharing was fun.<br /></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">Facebook saw the machine instagram was and wanted to profit from it too. they bought it out and all of a sudden, these new features rolled out. they consistently try to compete with other apps. first it was stories, to be like snapchat, then reels to be like tik tok, what's next? before reels, Instagram wanted you (and still does) to pay to be seen by running ads because going viral is hard </span><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">and that's the one thing people don’t want to talk about. </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple; font-size: large;">all that to say, </span></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">if you're a business, I understand that you're trying to reach potential customers and you really want to grow. this post isn't meant to discourage you, but rather make you feel seen and heard if you're feeling frustrated. keep doing and creating what you love and the right people will find you.</span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">the best way to grow is to slowly branch out to other platforms and build a cohesive brand. followers come and go, but a lot of time, if I like you on one platform, I'll check out your other pages too. <br /></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span style="background-color: white; font-size: large;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span style="background-color: #d9ead3; font-size: large;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Homemade Apple; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><span>friendly reminder that slow growth is st</span>ill growing and considered progress. :)<br /></span></span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7" style="text-align: center;"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); font-family: Josefin Sans; line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);">so, the next time someone tells you to do more, remember me, and this post -- because you can be doing all the right things, and still feeling like you're coming up short. alright friends, that's all I got for you today. see you next year! </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"> </span></div><div class="x1a6qonq x6ikm8r x10wlt62 xj0a0fe x126k92a x6prxxf x7r5mf7"><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkevEZj5d6TipzU5BVfRarZ2mL_0DImKZwnZAcbyvZ2B3DGBswLRbds9TWn-ghavEsPN7e9POGe3HDZ7SDQ4FQrwNRhJXXLPh2kXfmZcRma2FePPnEERDSktj_hvm8BVsRFrHkj9dccisCBsg_fqXZ6tyqJVRsSG46aCnuKYSDLpQ4dsfijHD4Llfn01op/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkevEZj5d6TipzU5BVfRarZ2mL_0DImKZwnZAcbyvZ2B3DGBswLRbds9TWn-ghavEsPN7e9POGe3HDZ7SDQ4FQrwNRhJXXLPh2kXfmZcRma2FePPnEERDSktj_hvm8BVsRFrHkj9dccisCBsg_fqXZ6tyqJVRsSG46aCnuKYSDLpQ4dsfijHD4Llfn01op/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <br /></span></div></div></div><span class="x1lliihq x1plvlek xryxfnj x1n2onr6 x193iq5w xeuugli x1fj9vlw x13faqbe x1vvkbs x1s928wv xhkezso x1gmr53x x1cpjm7i x1fgarty x1943h6x x1i0vuye xjohtrz xo1l8bm xp07o12 xat24cr x14beivq" dir="auto" style="--base-line-clamp-line-height: calc(1.4 * 1em); line-height: var(--base-line-clamp-line-height);"></span></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-74940284896931202682023-12-04T07:00:00.002-07:002023-12-04T07:00:00.144-07:00My Christmas Playlist <p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEy3QON5XXk6Ucxrp3ucj6J0TmlxYMnmKo5GXIcWO4AsbFtSguNO5tCAyMP9RHTqHglnQTyb_u3j2Fk7lD3d87sC1hxaWv7sG-9yJ-detYt6iYPe-g0Q84i0eVHDov4iVkZahKA7MFHtElJaG43Xji1gGjiItk_xkdAYpNS33END5KUC8gun4SZgo4MisB/s850/37ec18330014ee4ac1b733a99d310354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="850" data-original-width="703" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEy3QON5XXk6Ucxrp3ucj6J0TmlxYMnmKo5GXIcWO4AsbFtSguNO5tCAyMP9RHTqHglnQTyb_u3j2Fk7lD3d87sC1hxaWv7sG-9yJ-detYt6iYPe-g0Q84i0eVHDov4iVkZahKA7MFHtElJaG43Xji1gGjiItk_xkdAYpNS33END5KUC8gun4SZgo4MisB/s320/37ec18330014ee4ac1b733a99d310354.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><p></p><p>hello hello. welcome to day 23 of blogmas, can't believe we have just one more post to go! today, I'm sharing my Christmas playlist. I add to it every year, but as of right now, there are 4 hours and 25 minutes of retro, vintage, and modern Christmas classics that I love! <br /></p><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/christmas/pl.u-JPAZEkZIEXg4qM" style="font-family: Homemade Apple;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: x-large;">listen to it here :) </span></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hkH24q6lMKRe_ySPAZog1aa7j2AB1zoicAuupZY6VXtcZBgMXUoJdAdymS3itZg3dSUKWWoXyLc1rdb7t6HQG_jFa54Kf0aoxWwqVszmkM3EFRXKKUF8CjXUsCU85stC_ntPzAlaPDsWQbQOMt9TZosperqlSKLCZOnpS4q67NdfpGPbXobvN6FcL-PI/s1818/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.21.21%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1640" data-original-width="1818" height="289" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6hkH24q6lMKRe_ySPAZog1aa7j2AB1zoicAuupZY6VXtcZBgMXUoJdAdymS3itZg3dSUKWWoXyLc1rdb7t6HQG_jFa54Kf0aoxWwqVszmkM3EFRXKKUF8CjXUsCU85stC_ntPzAlaPDsWQbQOMt9TZosperqlSKLCZOnpS4q67NdfpGPbXobvN6FcL-PI/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.21.21%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="880" data-original-width="1808" height="156" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwee6eY_tRyyiYv6tAzzintvsMQjKkiN4ooH6CbVnhuAPVuFMtpUh6Q0CQvUlnbLiYwGwY9HZchU8I1OV_zN6H4_b1gZF1J5qEdzpXuKNsq54PYGCPKWcgRGkhjyh4TfT0ES9Uq-ZrUci8UqwRQRyhqH_unzGO7VN0QzPN0ISTIaSoT2EWghOPc11jgJIO/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.22.31%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-54537161640175922522023-12-01T07:00:00.162-07:002023-12-01T07:00:00.149-07:0018 Things To Do This Month In The Treasure Valley<p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3I_uQlsaj32HMIaC1GmihjfkqgcDQPZP19S2kLQ4Xi-lVAgrfs6uqJTTY2Pu6MjqbE6GtUBFMFp3vDi_I8Ur51afbIE-EI23B_ubwHXX6zfqcpV0AX3KT1RH5TmJniseC8xR-eawSbk3eskvp_Cd9JoxT1kiuwX-pmSOk77goXdjiLQEhYA2zwdV_hxn/s1570/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.33.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1570" data-original-width="1126" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEge3I_uQlsaj32HMIaC1GmihjfkqgcDQPZP19S2kLQ4Xi-lVAgrfs6uqJTTY2Pu6MjqbE6GtUBFMFp3vDi_I8Ur51afbIE-EI23B_ubwHXX6zfqcpV0AX3KT1RH5TmJniseC8xR-eawSbk3eskvp_Cd9JoxT1kiuwX-pmSOk77goXdjiLQEhYA2zwdV_hxn/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.33.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="230" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><p style="text-align: left;">HELLO! HAPPY DECEMBER PEOPLE :) we made it and the christmas countdown is officially on! <br /></p><p style="text-align: left;">I thought I'd take this blogmas post to talk about our plans for the month. We're in a new city this holiday season and we're having the holidays without any close family this Christmas, so I'm trying to over compensate that sadness with doing all the local things! Here is a small list of things I'd like to do and see this month. </p><p style="text-align: left;"> </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">the to do list :</span></span><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">1. <a href="https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/idaho/scentsy-holiday-lights-id/" target="_blank">Walk Through 45-Miles Of Holiday Lights At Scentsy Commons </a></h4><p style="text-align: left;"></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-vintage-market-days-r-treasure-valley-a-merry-little-christmas?fbclid=IwAR1OFriCc-HxJ3Ok34PfmRuTgMgXb2ih-iKDGniuvlQTgErsdzRaVqslH5Q" target="_blank">2. Go to the Vintage Holiday Market </a></h4><p style="text-align: left;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://events.humanitix.com/copy-of-vintage-market-days-r-treasure-valley-a-merry-little-christmas?fbclid=IwAR1OFriCc-HxJ3Ok34PfmRuTgMgXb2ih-iKDGniuvlQTgErsdzRaVqslH5Q" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1005" data-original-width="1920" height="336" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIoLG5Axbv8zm4j_-L0tDr3opfHOhEJBLQQWDhHOQIeDBvcXP6F_1GCi0kAGC2sQXIWsEoNfuA54ZWa_vteP5sisvT14zU5SNZ0IU2iB4Yvhx9ROYI5PgV0AJ2I37pFp56NnirBUu5jB-Ys73XB-iEtUx3sAvgkF0P4PqfJxftlHTgmgHfHjGeSj9cGpQu/w640-h336/368675410_881411210201908_4943242387827292101_n.jpg" width="640" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://meridiancity.org/parks/special-events/christmas-in-meridian-community-events/winter-lights-parade/" target="_blank">3. Watch the Christmas Light Parade</a></h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://www.cityofeagle.org/2003/Eagle-Country-Christmas" target="_blank">4. Go to Eagle County Christmas</a></h4></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.cityofeagle.org/2003/Eagle-Country-Christmas" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="1004" data-original-width="1408" height="458" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3pjL9eb1d8AB7Hyknzzr6e3waj8qGkFgfRxC4BUEwHU-fyVnDGD89LwiB2wT2LY0yXfEFITaKh7BTAbpNswqYlnu_uK6bYn3YoLSwJTjcIbCR6NA60uzbWlkXC44f5BmuhR-SbxgZVfaOrI0XIWEl1z2CbVBpms3PY7Bp98chRv8jZwCxrgnPYmI9i-JP/w640-h458/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%204.29.06%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="640" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attraction_Review-g35394-d559301-Reviews-Camel_s_Back_Park-Boise_Idaho.html" target="_blank">5. Go Sledding at Camel Back Park</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://christmasincolor.net/boise" target="_blank">6. Drive Through Christmas In Color</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.sunvalley.com/things-to-do/sleigh-rides/?gad=1&gclid=CjwKCAiA6byqBhAWEiwAnGCA4DvcKY03-hap3AVJi6leY7uwPyI-ps0c8IfAUaQ8VJqwVppth-tN8RoCg1UQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds" target="_blank">7. Take a Sleigh Ride in the Sun Valley</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">8. Watch a Journey To Bethlehem in Theaters </h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV3t4W-lWZ3Q2wHqPIL3vQwV3MbtYUIJB6DJxkNo-6vjqknKWGZ0Bs8IPndnvErznIXadGljLpk7KXZEPKq0-jFxe0XXb0D4T9NzCDtD4G4SiAEbWcvB6S8VTE9Yxc1rJF75Rlxp9WhaIb6L8bztYKr4UUKryu98JSl1ZRmBXaelZMKzQ_z0eJVIwMFtb/s1522/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%203.45.41%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1522" data-original-width="1010" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsV3t4W-lWZ3Q2wHqPIL3vQwV3MbtYUIJB6DJxkNo-6vjqknKWGZ0Bs8IPndnvErznIXadGljLpk7KXZEPKq0-jFxe0XXb0D4T9NzCDtD4G4SiAEbWcvB6S8VTE9Yxc1rJF75Rlxp9WhaIb6L8bztYKr4UUKryu98JSl1ZRmBXaelZMKzQ_z0eJVIwMFtb/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%203.45.41%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="212" /></a></div><p style="text-align: left;"></p><h4 style="text-align: left;">9. <a href="https://shindigfarms.com/lost-in-christmas/" target="_blank">Talk A Horse Drawn Carriage Ride </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shindigfarms.com/lost-in-christmas/" target="_blank">10. Walk Though The Christmas Light Maze</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://shindigfarms.com/lost-in-christmas/" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="550" data-original-width="1736" height="101" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBkEdbzGdgZTit3Ux_gXZFHLA6jhbJWbnTe-kFvxZo0ZxNGXgWNGPIHDo5oYnBw7SYg86O_WxDLq0o-dkwRvOt3z-6GwQRBwJSredDztVSHGn00vLOAVb2rVG8tweKXCvqLscnfcapBZb-T0LxeolYW11f2feXoLir-eW4mbc-Udl-So2BO9CyaIQYF9Lo/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%205.49.26%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.indiancreekplaza.com/winter-wonderland-weekend" target="_blank">11. See Christmas Lights at Winter Wonderland </a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergardenaglow" target="_blank">12. Visit the Idaho Botanical Garden</a><br /></h4><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://www.idahobotanicalgarden.org/wintergardenaglow" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;" target="_blank"><img border="0" data-original-height="878" data-original-width="2614" height="107" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIbObk4ZCRrxc7M_mctNoXXBhHj4_oCMuQB8wTfj14JH77FVcJnbomwcxWS6x43C8_soxHTewDZg8mPF3LhYmGATwIHJsHDD385DDZoMqL4Vg5ThmkFZ6p0QF8s4gtEAVMsTLHAGg2L68uL7tVwo6it5ETWbV9YSE3jDuWfCXQaZXuDFPdW_CboSTLCeb4/s320/Screenshot%202023-11-11%20at%203.53.32%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="320" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;">13. See Christmas Trees @ Capital Building, The Grove + The Village</h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">14. <a href="https://bogusbasin.org/your-mountain/things-to-do/" target="_blank">Go Snow Shoeing at Bogus Basin</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://holidayhouseboutique.net/upcoming-events" target="_blank">15. Grinchmas Market</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.kunachamber.org/down-home-country-christmas.html#/" target="_blank">16. Down Home Country Christmas in Kuna </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.lowefamilyfarmstead.com/christmas19" target="_blank">17. Meet Real Reindeer</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://history.idaho.gov/event/wwv-family/" target="_blank">18. Visit Winter Wonder Village</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-18859809894337724622023-11-30T07:00:00.085-07:002023-12-04T15:12:41.045-07:00My Christmas + Birthday Wish list<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09cpKegZqM65Dv_SQ6ozuzX_HPiWOElbE8kBOTHDFSMO8Xe4Mnb-NPoQC8L76VCCJQYuflpxekmn5vfurzrs6oWf-uHa2PaGhrGDsbEMYWfDp9yh8s9iheKSEiisA8AQ_gIzzyPomO2i5vnMzIeTzRrNUIZpfPlFRv3s2nXncTg7eQRAXIxa8oIv4Lyx5/s603/74af84c4e7a5c2fd6a232859c33f52cf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="500" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj09cpKegZqM65Dv_SQ6ozuzX_HPiWOElbE8kBOTHDFSMO8Xe4Mnb-NPoQC8L76VCCJQYuflpxekmn5vfurzrs6oWf-uHa2PaGhrGDsbEMYWfDp9yh8s9iheKSEiisA8AQ_gIzzyPomO2i5vnMzIeTzRrNUIZpfPlFRv3s2nXncTg7eQRAXIxa8oIv4Lyx5/s320/74af84c4e7a5c2fd6a232859c33f52cf.jpg" width="265" /></a></div><p>hello again, welcome to another day of blogmas! day 21 -- we're almost at the end and just in time as tomorrow is the first day of december! I can't believe it. Christmas is really right around the corner! <br /></p><p>Every year, I use a blogmas post to curate a birthday and wish list for myself and this year is no different. Fun fact -- I was supposed to be born on Christmas Eve and was a whole month late -- on the dot. I like to combine the two into one comprehensive list and I never really think about it until it's time to make this post, so it gives me an opportunity to sit down and think about what I want. </p><p>this year, I'd like to start a brooch collection, so I added a few that I'd love to have, and of course, things for the home are always on the list. a few books, different type of candle holders + plates because I love the coziness of candles in the coming months made the list as well. I basically put things that I've been eyeing on the list, that's fair right? </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">* as always, some links are affiliate! </span><br /></p><p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsYQilk-lYs8GVZNDKQOK2svAHQs8hUhq5Wmp9M1dMO2iM4oVXS7pNNbnRK2FwWp_PzE5NBp8kuEVSqQc5Y-2f9PxrXtulri1q7oYgc1pvSrTtPGxZChjM_x_qqPl7er2ZZt-JdqWAitOPM7WzD8roWxt_Nsh4IS6Hj_UsXHTpxG9zA-Aw9lInkQ5V5EA/s9000/nn.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="9000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEilsYQilk-lYs8GVZNDKQOK2svAHQs8hUhq5Wmp9M1dMO2iM4oVXS7pNNbnRK2FwWp_PzE5NBp8kuEVSqQc5Y-2f9PxrXtulri1q7oYgc1pvSrTtPGxZChjM_x_qqPl7er2ZZt-JdqWAitOPM7WzD8roWxt_Nsh4IS6Hj_UsXHTpxG9zA-Aw9lInkQ5V5EA/s320/nn.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a 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target="_blank">Un Poco Cocoa </a></span></i><br /></h4></li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://homesongmarket.com/collections/shop-favorites/products/copy-of-beeswax-pillar-candle-3x6" target="_blank">Beeswax Pillar Candles</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+KkJaViePIpgwPtxSC_WGxg" target="_blank">Fox Butter Dish </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+QDEpArcJzl_Cdr3xVJWFAg" target="_blank">Moth Brooch</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardinalfarmhouse.com/products/distressed-candle-holder?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=118837768&pr_rec_pid=7356310519983&pr_ref_pid=7356311142575&pr_seq=uniform" target="_blank">Distressed Taper Holder </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+tph6zmjxrILAi6ZofXzghA" target="_blank">Mouse Salt + Pepper Shakers</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+fN6EZumISoWv-gZNXmw-Qg" target="_blank">Scarf </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://shopthevillagegreen.com/collections/gifts/products/painted-measuring-spoons" target="_blank">Painted Measuring Spoons </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardinalfarmhouse.com/products/enamel-canister-set?_pos=8&_sid=267c8fb7f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Enamel Canister Set</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+H_ccDY47OADzLr4PbE3-9w" target="_blank">Pie School Book</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+6yFR0dl8TZAv2B-9HrKukw" target="_blank">Blue Scarf </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardinalfarmhouse.com/products/enamel-taper-plate?_pos=2&_sid=267c8fb7f&_ss=r" target="_blank">Enamel Taper Plate</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+vZfwn8C8x1cvkQ-2P9rH3Q" target="_blank">Rabbit Brooch</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;">Lore Pemberton Prints<i><br /></i></h4><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/anorthwind" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">A North Wind</span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/buttercup" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Buttercup </span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/winterstores" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Winter Stores</span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/upwiththelark" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Up with the Lark </span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/withcoffee" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">With Coffee </span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/autumnswindow" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Autumn's Window</span></a></span></i></h4></li><li><h4><i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><a href="https://www.lorepemberton.com/prints/nook" target="_blank"><span style="font-weight: normal;">Nook</span></a></span> </i> </h4></li></ul><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.garnethill.com/patchwork-kitchen-collection/sale-clearance/categories/bedding-home/641213?isCrossSell=true&strategy=280&gtmPageName=May%20We%20Suggest-UnbxdBodyView" target="_blank"><strike>Patchwork Kitchen Set</strike></a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+G8VyJvodpdWb45jDcCl3aA" target="_blank">Black Bird Brooch </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://homesongmarket.com/collections/shop-favorites/products/assorted-wooden-spoons?variant=40977853350065" target="_blank">Wooden Spoons </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ssj1T8" target="_blank">Botanical Shakespeare</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+RIhHadE1nicajbFs6904bg" target="_blank">Door Mouse Brooch </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://aceflag.com/products/cup-saucer-winter-mouse-figurine?_pos=14&_sid=fa374780e&_ss=r" target="_blank">Mouse in Cup Figurine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://cardinalfarmhouse.com/products/pillar-candle-plate?pr_prod_strat=use_description&pr_rec_id=6f8a8ffb6&pr_rec_pid=7356311142575&pr_ref_pid=7356302098607&pr_seq=uniform" target="_blank">Pillar Candle Plate </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+G8VyJvodpdWb45jDcCl3aA" target="_blank">Vole Brooch </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ug8VVI" target="_blank"><strike>12 Days of Christmas Mug</strike></a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.heirloomartco.com/collections/christmas/products/blue-feve-nativity?variant=44121740837038" target="_blank"><strike>Tiny Nativity Cake Toppers</strike></a> <br /></h4><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Liu Jian Mao Cao;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">* items lined through are things that I bought for myself or someone already gifted it to me.<strike><br /></strike></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"> </div><div style="text-align: left;">alright, that's about it friends! my current wishlist. I hope you've enjoyed a little glimpse into the kind of things that I would hope to see under the tree. and with that, I'll bid you farewell -- see you in december! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49HqTFk7-YjgHDr-arG3q2w4kBdBZIStO1YQsd8iamOqR0NgbXZO66vvIcHJIxtyG9weXFOK9eh9vx9YnTmmP5-ULtPWkqD1jak7lx80g4OfqCQM4qFX-hlOMf4GcmpWbfhZLSriyP4krd63_e23wyLuCuRobo_kez-ciaC2j5k_wbYW-GMwCfKxPsT45/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg49HqTFk7-YjgHDr-arG3q2w4kBdBZIStO1YQsd8iamOqR0NgbXZO66vvIcHJIxtyG9weXFOK9eh9vx9YnTmmP5-ULtPWkqD1jak7lx80g4OfqCQM4qFX-hlOMf4GcmpWbfhZLSriyP4krd63_e23wyLuCuRobo_kez-ciaC2j5k_wbYW-GMwCfKxPsT45/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"> <br /></h4>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-87175318401671901512023-11-29T07:00:00.013-07:002023-11-29T07:00:00.141-07:00Winter Felted Friends + A Small Announcement<p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7Z81VSDZQCCjm4ATEV0FhWgiays91f4Zbww2MBvs2SwVinEfzIYzFovH8iM7AvJJwBg4qDRZr3V8azgjaZKMPD6DKI8KQqkpE2PKHpuNq93pqL5nZjDilEaCaKDQIFpOa79x704VEUkLeMBwNGzwp4rlbNKWPTB6JRSWF6PZMHLhSWr2pq8I4mnK2SLI/s966/Gerda%20&%20the%20Reindeer%20-%20Storybook%20Classics%20Art%20Print.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="966" data-original-width="736" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir7Z81VSDZQCCjm4ATEV0FhWgiays91f4Zbww2MBvs2SwVinEfzIYzFovH8iM7AvJJwBg4qDRZr3V8azgjaZKMPD6DKI8KQqkpE2PKHpuNq93pqL5nZjDilEaCaKDQIFpOa79x704VEUkLeMBwNGzwp4rlbNKWPTB6JRSWF6PZMHLhSWr2pq8I4mnK2SLI/s320/Gerda%20&%20the%20Reindeer%20-%20Storybook%20Classics%20Art%20Print.jpg" width="244" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Gerda and the Reindeer by Edmund Dulac<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /></p><p>one more day until december, eep! I cannot believe we've made it this far. today's blogmas is near and dear to my heart as I'm officially showcasing my woodland felted friends + announcing my upcoming small shop! <br /></p><p>if you've been following on Instagram, you've seen that I've picked up needle felting as a hobby this autumn. I've surprised myself (and everyone who's close to me) with how well they've turned out. It's been so fun creating them and revealing the final product to friends and family. </p><p>Several of you have asked if I'm selling them and I've decided to open up a little shop and sell them (as orders) come in. it'll probably open in the spring though as I have yet to figure out the logistics behind selling physical items -- things like packaging material, branding tools, marketing, etc. Keep an eye out for more updates!<br /></p><p>Until then, here are a few of my creations that I am most proud of. <br /></p><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Darcy The Fox </h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKlY-f9_TIsLzgYkVVL5VsalxGlZfQ5P2yt7yUl0qC9_ZiAGh96CvNjE2YAyBZdcH44wwGm4Bc-GdJI80YgivckeYmL2ntKrBnVwpBB1HY5MKWBCDdSKX8s31eOmwOnuVnfOdIlGsxEKHRfS5-gEtGwn0yWTwcXjkonc0xq8XBhoOhtOI8qxs51jxPKrX/s4032/IMG_7206.HEIC" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrKlY-f9_TIsLzgYkVVL5VsalxGlZfQ5P2yt7yUl0qC9_ZiAGh96CvNjE2YAyBZdcH44wwGm4Bc-GdJI80YgivckeYmL2ntKrBnVwpBB1HY5MKWBCDdSKX8s31eOmwOnuVnfOdIlGsxEKHRfS5-gEtGwn0yWTwcXjkonc0xq8XBhoOhtOI8qxs51jxPKrX/s320/IMG_7206.HEIC" width="240" /></a></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><br /></h4><h1 style="text-align: center;">Winston the Mouse </h1><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRj8aelyhL8QXKM5nUrwcg9bgoVw0mG_9V06_owxSaotNO5AWr5YBp14Sbnc3aPRxix9N1EZtcYMtX7RI1G4vqntkuVtpy4ppwyRFAaFcgh9T01jWoZsUR09vFFg4SdeIrVdfzHbHhLe3CIgSJ3w5ydCCdi-lIgyIBLGsBH9jgKpCPPZwFGsSQ-ykzVwP/s4032/IMG_7275.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPRj8aelyhL8QXKM5nUrwcg9bgoVw0mG_9V06_owxSaotNO5AWr5YBp14Sbnc3aPRxix9N1EZtcYMtX7RI1G4vqntkuVtpy4ppwyRFAaFcgh9T01jWoZsUR09vFFg4SdeIrVdfzHbHhLe3CIgSJ3w5ydCCdi-lIgyIBLGsBH9jgKpCPPZwFGsSQ-ykzVwP/s320/IMG_7275.JPG" width="240" /></a></div></h4><p><br /></p><h1 style="text-align: center;">Clara the Chickadee<br /></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM43yMVz9rSirbA86ujJs4t-I9M7aLtWEdZbPqU775EIV-qWwLIx5nNYc8suZLPaeCF3zLxPSA_vnbjZKh8E6zSLxg2a2K8KAQBxi4SQRNlpxAbeb0qolT29e2DOaUBXUqfTxKNAL8reMg8yYZdBDQJjRXfaRyaGUnNlUx_5s61urWClV-0zR5Vpm34C4k/s4032/IMG_7254.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM43yMVz9rSirbA86ujJs4t-I9M7aLtWEdZbPqU775EIV-qWwLIx5nNYc8suZLPaeCF3zLxPSA_vnbjZKh8E6zSLxg2a2K8KAQBxi4SQRNlpxAbeb0qolT29e2DOaUBXUqfTxKNAL8reMg8yYZdBDQJjRXfaRyaGUnNlUx_5s61urWClV-0zR5Vpm34C4k/s320/IMG_7254.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><h1 style="text-align: center;"> </h1><h1 style="text-align: center;">Milton the Mole</h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUngSUxKGO1Na_wwnj9Zo9_8gkM7ag7SNNmfQglpHH0UD0RIBZyavXyQYyRyChKOGVj-yFk5as9QwNNRRH4YcMLbwe8v54UifqGWSMW1qECachkBXOGd_3pb6HaD6q-IRSKv_GOPzW4pfYPhL1pDFPOEgf_Jn-hWyq2lj-C2j9LRBzS2fX39P7Gn7eK7mQ/s4032/IMG_7637.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUngSUxKGO1Na_wwnj9Zo9_8gkM7ag7SNNmfQglpHH0UD0RIBZyavXyQYyRyChKOGVj-yFk5as9QwNNRRH4YcMLbwe8v54UifqGWSMW1qECachkBXOGd_3pb6HaD6q-IRSKv_GOPzW4pfYPhL1pDFPOEgf_Jn-hWyq2lj-C2j9LRBzS2fX39P7Gn7eK7mQ/s320/IMG_7637.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">Otis the Opossum <br /></h1><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeXUXFaZtz2QSGxNGENjJcklFCBqIeIUv1rBhpEekqrvDWf2Xmrh9ac8QPCL2Bed9GWkWXldN1-ATtzid3xMzvOQN6HJKiiITHFN3wfmZZk0mIJSmy32rxhndvBAOzYBvnCvujlIc50jMZCpxR4WjoFvXg2IJoM4x2wYypVgr_sP8tJ59hS3diYcYW_iV/s4032/IMG_7638.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWeXUXFaZtz2QSGxNGENjJcklFCBqIeIUv1rBhpEekqrvDWf2Xmrh9ac8QPCL2Bed9GWkWXldN1-ATtzid3xMzvOQN6HJKiiITHFN3wfmZZk0mIJSmy32rxhndvBAOzYBvnCvujlIc50jMZCpxR4WjoFvXg2IJoM4x2wYypVgr_sP8tJ59hS3diYcYW_iV/s320/IMG_7638.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /><h1 style="text-align: center;">Mildred the Squirrel </h1><h4 style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVjqtpymwASdQXs-oQWwDQCgbshhWUeysp198CMANpTjOvVoFAI7JtQWv68Hlc6nRctPzO9SLpwXOrtdyqHMm0MlAZJq1AEuc3i2mA6BoAyByqhKSMFxrqqvtKhzt6HxaaXWJlElE5fVy0spCAGP5pY0VUsbl_LN5Elt2zQJt3GodZE3c_fQfvjyevWZp/s4032/IMG_7635.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZVjqtpymwASdQXs-oQWwDQCgbshhWUeysp198CMANpTjOvVoFAI7JtQWv68Hlc6nRctPzO9SLpwXOrtdyqHMm0MlAZJq1AEuc3i2mA6BoAyByqhKSMFxrqqvtKhzt6HxaaXWJlElE5fVy0spCAGP5pY0VUsbl_LN5Elt2zQJt3GodZE3c_fQfvjyevWZp/s320/IMG_7635.JPG" width="240" /></a></div><br /> </h4><div style="text-align: left;">Mildred is still a work in progress as I want to give her feet + tiny paws, but I thought I'd share her too as she's turning out so sweet. I'm so pleased that I picked up this hobby because I am surprising myself with how well they're turning out. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Anywaaaaaaays that's all for today's post. What little critter do you think I should make next?! <br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72-gAbSUvZ6cmTVk5SLQPz4OCtBITxDhzPnlKgxtvEvQDKYLJ6YDHSsqlcPpP8PGF-ODMIzxrOtZGhEcwh0k28_5cn0HegvnvjHjmIdTpdEZin17igb5D14LOe2r23zZeVQt0sZaC2vtJEfCyFRH6ZsMyuQyWBwvm2PCcHFR9B7Ka2DoQu2jxBiFvpQSA/s3300/sig.png" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj72-gAbSUvZ6cmTVk5SLQPz4OCtBITxDhzPnlKgxtvEvQDKYLJ6YDHSsqlcPpP8PGF-ODMIzxrOtZGhEcwh0k28_5cn0HegvnvjHjmIdTpdEZin17igb5D14LOe2r23zZeVQt0sZaC2vtJEfCyFRH6ZsMyuQyWBwvm2PCcHFR9B7Ka2DoQu2jxBiFvpQSA/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><p></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-3903870480512680022023-11-28T07:00:00.126-07:002023-11-28T07:00:00.141-07:00Christmas Movie Line Up<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeHGXA7hhC1jG9iiw7QBrRqQmk5XNG57LHN0arxigpPCnX2ZVGG9ySr3hkr_FIvRIhCW71k4SBhh_QbXcytmklzExK3w6xiiQ4Z7vFZAwIna8u5P1YyY0V-5iBKDNwBjuF_RTbtq-6orI3AMRDv4Ksrlw2PeBfNWvDCf4QQ6x0tJRHoVNFCCkkS6d3LwK/s1600/christmas-babies-clipart-graphicsfairy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1038" data-original-width="1600" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKeHGXA7hhC1jG9iiw7QBrRqQmk5XNG57LHN0arxigpPCnX2ZVGG9ySr3hkr_FIvRIhCW71k4SBhh_QbXcytmklzExK3w6xiiQ4Z7vFZAwIna8u5P1YyY0V-5iBKDNwBjuF_RTbtq-6orI3AMRDv4Ksrlw2PeBfNWvDCf4QQ6x0tJRHoVNFCCkkS6d3LwK/s320/christmas-babies-clipart-graphicsfairy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p>hello again. we're really creeping closer to December, so it's time to ring in the Christmas movies! I'm big on holiday movies and I'd be lying of I said we haven't started watching them. I'm one of those have hallmark movies running all day during the holidays, but in addition to those, I love watching classics with the kids. here are the movies that are part of this years line up for holiday family movie nights!<br /></p><p><br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtka68CkPN34EylLA_iNuymS-wJlU5ZmzwI0z1Y9qk1Bka6G8L7fqYK1E3lUhQ4TetyB6o-VkL9i3xTiL7ysefifcNMfGWThbwGk40CPvC-uJoxLxfIj2JMJavXijhAAkaq8otJwHMCt3PUj7JaGKB9jyJg6fzXm4SFLs-QsGWkktHvzIdnfJBAnEN2OBl/s1476/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%2010.57.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="670" data-original-width="1476" height="657" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtka68CkPN34EylLA_iNuymS-wJlU5ZmzwI0z1Y9qk1Bka6G8L7fqYK1E3lUhQ4TetyB6o-VkL9i3xTiL7ysefifcNMfGWThbwGk40CPvC-uJoxLxfIj2JMJavXijhAAkaq8otJwHMCt3PUj7JaGKB9jyJg6fzXm4SFLs-QsGWkktHvzIdnfJBAnEN2OBl/w1451-h657/Screenshot%202023-11-05%20at%2010.57.23%E2%80%AFPM.png" width="1451" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Better get a head start on these because there are more than 30 films listed ;)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_J9SYXx5SEZkqpX-I2G-qts5Dg8j1tyT2AQl437iCU9EgQXuTxEA91i15RBiBnOn-9-5wCN4iR-XnrwOu6FRsx1KRhbB6Irdp77Gb2yJkSLLKU7NbCQ8zXQrhywKoxO7Akn_oNeT3kXTpolSmB7yzltsi4OCysRqKLWYHYYxOGr2Kp0ngAO7IbmNxh4R/s3300/SSS.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhM_J9SYXx5SEZkqpX-I2G-qts5Dg8j1tyT2AQl437iCU9EgQXuTxEA91i15RBiBnOn-9-5wCN4iR-XnrwOu6FRsx1KRhbB6Irdp77Gb2yJkSLLKU7NbCQ8zXQrhywKoxO7Akn_oNeT3kXTpolSmB7yzltsi4OCysRqKLWYHYYxOGr2Kp0ngAO7IbmNxh4R/s320/SSS.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /><br /></p>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-22125105585351101942023-11-27T07:00:00.008-07:002023-12-07T22:51:00.022-07:00Inventive Snow Day Fun<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLfctTkLbXPatpm5QD-L1z2FE2tt9dBdsGKcyKN8imaNRDLOBQqs94yB1spFB_WtOD8vRYYLHfTawAD9ZQxGHU5JOfnWOE65vs2SlFQe7w_DkkYNa26pMbsK8u1AyXOuXwSA1dfmN22hIaPrTDxR2HiUWVyBvVhD7iRvNlXk7sPKZ659azzg6lLtiU6CV/s1536/Children-Snow-Walking-Image-GraphicsFairy.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="1024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDLfctTkLbXPatpm5QD-L1z2FE2tt9dBdsGKcyKN8imaNRDLOBQqs94yB1spFB_WtOD8vRYYLHfTawAD9ZQxGHU5JOfnWOE65vs2SlFQe7w_DkkYNa26pMbsK8u1AyXOuXwSA1dfmN22hIaPrTDxR2HiUWVyBvVhD7iRvNlXk7sPKZ659azzg6lLtiU6CV/s320/Children-Snow-Walking-Image-GraphicsFairy.jpg" width="213" /></a></div> <br /><p></p><p>hello hello, happy monday! let's chat snow days. they're so fun and festive. snow makes everything feel so whimsy + magical. the sight of it instantly sparks joy. for the longest time, we lived in a place where we hardly got any snow, so I had to be inventive since I couldn't drive to the mountains each day. here are some ideas to bring the snow fun indoors.<br /></p><p> </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="581" data-original-width="792" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8lD-aFP8O7ejr4geqAVkQEatXHQI9BBsokcoy0F7WcUCKZB6vozggynruPjQvHbm8n5R5jN1ns9plAVztQcbGOTfpKPJenWoi81ViHA6P0V9otuJTHo4LR17_L1Nukq1QkAaDw-z-ZwxcGE4UWMXIsEM_pEH26ePM959MOxvXTZlkkDpAS10xJyNRMVmO/s320/tumblr_mxcx56mq9q1r9qhhio1_1280.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">christmas shopping (1947) by Roger Wilkerson<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>hello there. welcome back. I hope you had a wonderful thanksgiving! I cannot believe it's black friday already. I hope you've found some amazing deals. since we're resuming blogmas, I wanted to take today to shout out some of my favorite small shops and artists that could use your support tomorrow for small shop saturday. these shops are near and dear to my heart as they are ones that I frequent often. <br /></p><p>I'll be adding some codes and links as i have them, but really just support these amazing without the links if you can because the revenue they make today and this season help pay their bills and support their families. I love supporting them and love the amazing work + products they consistently bring!<br /></p><p>so enough blabbing, here's that list --<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">favorite small shops</span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+CoxU-gN8I5znhNgeVVACew" target="_blank">happy place nature</a></h4><p>I'm Irena's biggest fan. she makes wonderful play-dough stampers and wooden animals that we consistently reach for during the day. She also makes wooden trays and puzzles that are absolutely wonderful. She gave me a code to share with my followers a while back and it's valid for the rest of this year!</p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;">use code : <u>10MARTA2023 </u>for 10% off your order </span></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+jgGgWs66A48UF4QE7nJuSQ" target="_blank">the child's apothecary </a></span></span></h4><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;">another one of my all time favorites. Sarah creates the most beautiful fizzy kits and curates a collection of wonderful curiosities. She has seasonal drops that are literally jaw dropping. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://whimsicaldough.com/" target="_blank">whimsical dough</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">one of my favorite places to buy natural homemade play dough. the colors are gorgeous and the quality is amazing! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.littleforestvillage.com/" target="_blank">little forest village</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">my
favorite mom and dad team! they make the most beautiful wooden toys and
trays. Becky has become a close friend of mine and every launch she and
her husband, Andrew, release with is so original and beautiful! </span></span></span><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> I really love their commitment to using earthy and muted tones. t<i>hey're on winter break right now, but I couldn't not add them to this list! </i></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><i><br /><br /></i></span></span></span></div></div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://mytoywagon.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMjQwNDYyMTY1fQ%3D%3D&smile_referral_code=N2s0xutk&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3AN2s0xutk&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url" target="_blank">my toy wagon</a></span></span></h4><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;">sells a beautiful collection of wooden and felt toys. we also love buying our connectix tiles from this shop. </span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://mytoywagon.com/?smile_ref=eyJzbWlsZV9zb3VyY2UiOiJzbWlsZV91aSIsInNtaWxlX21lZGl1bSI6IiIsInNtaWxlX2NhbXBhaWduIjoicmVmZXJyYWxfcHJvZ3JhbSIsInNtaWxlX2N1c3RvbWVyX2lkIjoxMjQwNDYyMTY1fQ%3D%3D&smile_referral_code=N2s0xutk&st_intent=st%3Areferrals%3Acustomer-offers%3AN2s0xutk&utm_campaign=smileio_referrals&utm_medium=referral_url" target="_blank"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;">get $10 off your first order by clicking here!</span></span></span></a></span></span></p><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></i></b></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://bitteshop.com/" target="_blank">Bitte</a></span></span></span></h4></div><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">a collection of beautiful books, clothes, and toys.</span></span></span><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></i></b></span></span></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://jackandlink.com/" target="_blank">jack and link toys</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">the
first small shop I ever supported and bought from when I started
homeschooling. they have wonderful educational resources in the form of
white boards and wooden trays. they also have a wonderful selection of
manipulative. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.sarahssilks.com/" target="_blank">Sarah's Silks</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">our favorite place to buy play silks for capes and forts. The colors are amazing and we love the seasonal prints. We also use their subscription and get a play silk each month in the mail! <br /></span></span></span></div><p><span style="background-color: #eeeeee;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></i></b></span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.bellalunatoys.com/marta" target="_blank">bella luna toys</a></h4><p>the go to place for all my waldorf needs! <b><i><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3;"> </span></i></b></p><p><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="http://rwrd.io/vepd8ud?c">get $10 off of $50 using this link</a> or use code "MARTA" at checkout!<span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://yaya-ecodesign.com/" target="_blank">YaYa Eco Designs</a></h4><p>another favorite place to buy homemade play-dough. the colors + quality are always up to par with our expectations! <br /></p><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.themulberrytreehouse.com/" target="_blank">the mulberry treehouse</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">we love their selection of wooden open ended toys. they carry one of our favorite Romanian toy brands! <br /></span></span></span></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://oakandever.com/" target="_blank">oak and ever</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> my go to for colorful nature based toys. they have some great educational resources too.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.theplayfulpeacock.com/" target="_blank">the playful peacock</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">they're based in canada, but I love their selection of items especially during the holidays</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://playroomcollective.com/" target="_blank">the playroom collective</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">their seasonal toys are amazing! a great place to browse. I don't have a daughter, but if I did, I'd shop their doll shop on the regular.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://odinparker.com/" target="_blank">odin parker</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">this toy shop is the dreamiest, with heirloom pieces you'll cherish forever. <br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://whyandwhale.com?dt_id=136458" target="_blank">why and whale</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">my go to place for maileg and grapat items. they have an amazing selection of toys! </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://whyandwhale.com?dt_id=136458" target="_blank">get 10% off your order by clicking here</a> or use code "MAINLYMARTA" at checkout</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://homesongmarket.com/" target="_blank">homesong market</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">a homemaker's paradise! I love this shop for so many reasons. they have vintage markets every month as well as household staples. I love shopping at this shop and wish they had a local brick and mortar store in my city.</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><p></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.heirloomartco.com/" target="_blank">hierloom art co</a></h4><p>a little shop filled with vintage inspired pieces and books.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://treehouseschoolhouse.com/" target="_blank">treehouse schoolhouse</a></h4><p>this is the shop that sells our favorite seasonal nature studies!</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.morningstogether.com/" target="_blank">mornings together</a> / <a href="https://www.morningstogether.com/pages/penpal-clubhouse" target="_blank">penpal clubhouse</a></h4><p>they have beautiful digital resources that are inspired by nature. they also have penpal clubhouse which is a cute little subscription that gives you a letter pack each month that your child can send to their pen pal.</p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://thewoodenwagon.com/" target="_blank">the wooden wagon</a></h4><p>they have a wonderful selection of european toys + folk art. </p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://flyingpigtoys.com/" target="_blank">flying pig toys</a></h4><p>this is a shop I love because they sell so many kinds of toys and books. I love browsing their selection of usborne books and wooden toys. </p><p> </p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.timbersprouttoys.com/" target="_blank">timber and sprout toys</a></h4><p>the most beautiful wooden heirloom toys -- name puzzles, push toys, homeschooling tools and so much more. all amazing quality and handmade! <br /></p><p><br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">favorite artists</span></span><br /></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://www.picwool.com/" target="_blank">picwool</a></h4><p>pauline makes miniature needle felted companions that are completely magical. they're stunning creations and so creative. <br /></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/picwool/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@picwool on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://lilalune.com" target="_blank">lilalune</a></h4><p>vanessa makes the cutest waldorf dolls. </p><p><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilalune/" target="_blank">@lilalune on instagram</a> / <a href="https://www.instagram.com/lilalune.patterns/" target="_blank">@lilalune.patterns on instagram</a></span></span></p><p><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+9Dh6htK0QWdLj5w1gg-AFg" target="_blank">fable + forest</a></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">jamie is one of my favorite watercolor artists. her painting of whimsical little mice are magical! <br /></span></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jamie.lauby/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@jamie.lauby on instagram</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: inherit;"> </span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: inherit;"><a href="https://shop.dollbelge.be/" target="_blank">dollbelge</a></span></h4><p><span style="font-family: inherit;">viktoriya make the sweetest fruit and veggie waldorf dolls that I have ever seen! </span></p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/dollbelge/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@dollbelge on instagram</span></a></p><p><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><br /></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+J1D443qMJ58ok6mV14DHYg" target="_blank">lamb little</a></h4><p>another watercolor artist that does such beautiful work! </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/lamblittle/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@lamblittle on instagram </span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://faunaclay.art/" target="_blank">fauna clay</a></h4><p>the sweetest little animal sculptures made out of clay</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/faunaclay/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@faunaclay on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rustlesfromthemeadow.com/" target="_blank">rustles from the meadow</a></h4><p>heirloom minature felted animal friends</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/rustlesfromthemeadow/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Special Elite; font-size: medium;">@rustlesfromthemeadow on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://studiosatsch.shop/en-us" target="_blank">studio satsch</a></h4><p>lovely illustrations of every day life and seasons</p><p><span style="font-family: Special Elite;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/studiosatsch/" target="_blank">@studiosatsch on instagram </a></span></span></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://laivipodershop.com/collections/artprints" target="_blank">Lavi Poder</a></h4><p>such whimsical illustrations of the countryside </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/laivi_illustration/" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Special Elite; font-size: medium;">@lavi_illustration on instagram</span></a></p><p> <br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://brooklynswenson.com/" target="_blank">Brooklyn Swenson</a></h4><p>she makes modern folk art . </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/brooklynswenson/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@brooklynswenson on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+9dBOdpM5dqzn0rnffeGZOQ" target="_blank">fox children</a></h4><p>some of the sweetest tiny waldorf dolls.</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/foxchildren/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@foxchildren on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+TkMUg0K_igLKdn7zIUndmA" target="_blank">gwen van knippenburg</a></h4><p>beautiful illustrations + prints </p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gwens_illustrations/" style="font-family: Special Elite;" target="_blank"><span style="font-size: medium;">@gwens_illustrations on instagram</span></a></p><p><br /></p><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://rstyle.me/+Jil3QpETyPzsjCA2Up4wBg" target="_blank">wooly friends studio</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">the sweetest most magical felt mice </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Special Elite; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/woollyfriendsstudio/" target="_blank">@woolyfriendsstudio on instagram</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.gretchenellenpowers.com/" target="_blank">gretchen ellen powers</a></span></span></span></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">stunning illustrations of children and scenes from nostoglic stories</span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: Special Elite; font-size: medium;"><span><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/gretchenellenpowers/" target="_blank">@gretchenellenpowers on instagram</a></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"> </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">... well, this list could go on an on because there are so many creators, artists and shop owners that I love. I hope you check them out + consider support a few shops tomorrow. even a follow on social media helps a little bit. </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;">until next time, </span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImiknUOt3ghAszq0srkXbxt1Ln8G2Tl7t6uAnEc0dAr29azc99BGESAzpxkycwx3yJuZoXLmjbEfTFuFKDI0ekKafl_eHgNBTsfWlOfPzqCt3P3D9dNNkYUtHFsJ1hvG-c3LJtAlkzfky0ojYaXh-HT5nVrssk4hCwyE3aGKUYwx4tPd13_J_2xyseAjn/s3300/sig.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjImiknUOt3ghAszq0srkXbxt1Ln8G2Tl7t6uAnEc0dAr29azc99BGESAzpxkycwx3yJuZoXLmjbEfTFuFKDI0ekKafl_eHgNBTsfWlOfPzqCt3P3D9dNNkYUtHFsJ1hvG-c3LJtAlkzfky0ojYaXh-HT5nVrssk4hCwyE3aGKUYwx4tPd13_J_2xyseAjn/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: #f3f3f3; font-family: inherit;"><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></span></span></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-5025881917609971562023-11-22T07:00:00.032-07:002023-12-07T23:25:19.392-07:00Our Book Wishlist<div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzUgwRSJ-YjuQfZyfRfsWuD6zSFYiriANI-5FHIQ8Sz2ATURDKS_4rp5Lao31HgMdhzEj8sMtqmzo2OIXx-kBfRA2wCh57oq7ahKKR17ISQbTB3aibRS587uZFLQCoxBRpv8UQesUFdyAxlxTWGqAzRJ5XLOJj2Tr_K8IOdsME0-HBYnfE5EvMrRqkT-W/s1236/Screenshot%202023-10-28%20at%206.47.25%E2%80%AFAM.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1236" data-original-width="1150" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigzUgwRSJ-YjuQfZyfRfsWuD6zSFYiriANI-5FHIQ8Sz2ATURDKS_4rp5Lao31HgMdhzEj8sMtqmzo2OIXx-kBfRA2wCh57oq7ahKKR17ISQbTB3aibRS587uZFLQCoxBRpv8UQesUFdyAxlxTWGqAzRJ5XLOJj2Tr_K8IOdsME0-HBYnfE5EvMrRqkT-W/s320/Screenshot%202023-10-28%20at%206.47.25%E2%80%AFAM.png" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The New Book (1915) by Jessie Wilcox West <br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p></p><p>hello! for today's blogmas post, I thought I'd share our book wish list. I've broken it down to three sections -- books for the schoolroom, for our family library and for my personal collection. <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">* as always, some links are... you guessed it -- affiliate! </span><br /></p><p>We love books in this house and this list is ever evolving, but here are the ones we currently have our eyes on. </p><p> </p><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For The Schoolroom</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3C4Iao5" target="_blank">Hug Machine</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3OJj1GY" target="_blank">A Shell Is Cozy</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3oBtppI" target="_blank">Over and Under the Waves</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3ILreqg" target="_blank">Sheepology</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3OIV4iW" target="_blank">A Beetle Is Shy</a></h4></div><div style="text-align: left;"><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3tRmb32" target="_blank">Hello Trees: A Little Guide to Nature </a><br /></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/470It0M" target="_blank">Glow: A Family Guide to the Night Sky </a></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/46LDBN9" target="_blank">Islands: Explore the World's Most Unique Places </a><br /></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/40h9ZF5" target="_blank">The Children of the Hat Cottage</a></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3QBArWL" target="_blank">The Curious Fish </a></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mk0wqw" target="_blank">Peter's Old House </a><br /></h4><h4><a href="https://amzn.to/479i0y0" target="_blank">Rosalind and the Little Deer </a><br /></h4></div><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/45P9WBi" target="_blank">Pelle's New Suit</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QzKsU1" target="_blank">Romans Magnified </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3FAXnip" target="_blank">Cat Family at the Museum</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40gwF8d" target="_blank">Hello Fungi: A Little Guide to Nature</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MmfH2t" target="_blank">Cranberry Valentine</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/45PQQej" target="_blank">Happy Stories for Nature Lover</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ShKDF2" target="_blank">Out and About </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47ds61n" target="_blank">Hidden World Ocean</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MqqRU3" target="_blank">Body Music</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QKWcDv" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tX9y6t" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole Have a Party </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40sx5ss" target="_blank">Upstairs Mouse, Downstairs Mole </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49q0ffy" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: Fine Feathered Friends</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49l0OHD" target="_blank">A Brand New Day With Mouse and Mole </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QNnWYd" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: Secret Valentine</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40odGbU" target="_blank">Happy Days for Mouse and Mole</a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3tZib0u" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: A Fresh Start</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3G5h1U9" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: Lo and Behold! </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QtA8f8" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: The Secret to Happiness</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QJPw8t" target="_blank">Mouse and Mole: Clink, Clank, Clunk! </a></h4></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">For The Home Library </span></span><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Sivxip" target="_blank">The Vietnam War: The Definitive Illustrated History</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SgJUnm" target="_blank">Around the World in 80 Trees </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46R7o78" target="_blank">Manners Begin at Breakfast</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47ibjtp" target="_blank">Favorite Poems for the Garden </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3sniCkP" target="_blank">Favorite Poems of the Sea</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3FRo5Dn" target="_blank">Favorite Poems of the Wild</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QhvL6I" target="_blank">Favorite Poems for Bedtime</a> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4></div><div><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">For My Personal Collection </span></span><br /><div><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MzL5Ke" target="_blank">Botanical Shakespeare</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SAGAUv" target="_blank">Growing Seasons</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46dc9Xk" target="_blank">Pie School </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> </h4><div style="text-align: left;">this list is always getting things added to it, but for now, I think I'll wrap it up. I really could go on and on about books that I would love to have -- especially when it comes to the vintage ones. there are so many treasures out there! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">OH. just wanted to say happy thanksgiving to everyone since that is tomorrow! I won't be posting anything tomorrow, but will have a post up friday. so, until then, stay safe and warm! </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_QxtXR-c2c2N2lj2NLdoM8F8nJC8KkWgXdj7SWFRsyF0TjXYTE_G75dma1YRnuuYgHxJaws3rDWurcv2CxbOWjvEUwcftGfopK994CYyW6N6qlJ7QeYmbp73mGUbKcKkNkxkyTmVAlYDmhCtmTiv6_HzoC7N37zZzwr-Z0uLbUsL1QQjM7WZoCI7ShM5/s3300/sig.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="3300" height="29" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju_QxtXR-c2c2N2lj2NLdoM8F8nJC8KkWgXdj7SWFRsyF0TjXYTE_G75dma1YRnuuYgHxJaws3rDWurcv2CxbOWjvEUwcftGfopK994CYyW6N6qlJ7QeYmbp73mGUbKcKkNkxkyTmVAlYDmhCtmTiv6_HzoC7N37zZzwr-Z0uLbUsL1QQjM7WZoCI7ShM5/s320/sig.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div></div><div><br /></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5465281648331417544.post-15448384086058604822023-11-21T07:00:00.184-07:002023-12-07T22:51:18.765-07:00Holiday + Winter Themed Children's Books<p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNHuiHAawjgkH-M_jnquinD3TgTtuBEfgP8hiZTBOI5ReUWycR7_jzfxtNACEL_4WbJHff7o-p6yBJDP2H7rhJbzfOBwly5JoUKykX7mlq9sF-Nk65qMqDjMiKbGh-XHd1ElxKjW58KZ_DoNbHsIbHsnLhYrPmpSthsq0EUeZYvqXMpWAQVs4lO_PUOYU/s3120/image-from-rawpixel-id-1232636-jpeg.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1900" data-original-width="3120" height="195" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKNHuiHAawjgkH-M_jnquinD3TgTtuBEfgP8hiZTBOI5ReUWycR7_jzfxtNACEL_4WbJHff7o-p6yBJDP2H7rhJbzfOBwly5JoUKykX7mlq9sF-Nk65qMqDjMiKbGh-XHd1ElxKjW58KZ_DoNbHsIbHsnLhYrPmpSthsq0EUeZYvqXMpWAQVs4lO_PUOYU/s320/image-from-rawpixel-id-1232636-jpeg.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: xx-small;">Vintage Christmas Postcard (1916) by Stecher Lithographic Comapany</span></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p></p><p>hello there friends, today, I'm sharing books that are in our line up next month to help ring in winter and the holiday season! If you've been here for a while, you know that one of my dreams is to have a built in bookshelf on an entire wall in my home, so I am constantly looking for books to add to my collection. the books I am sharing today are books that we already own and love. <br /></p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;">*I know you already know this, but some links are affiliate!</span></p><p>also, noting that we're back to the lists. widgets are nice, but there is something about browsing a list that cannot be beat. I'll try to add a widget when I can, but a lot of boutiques and small shops can't have their items added, so that's what makes the lists my favorite option! <br /></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">books for winter </span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QLUbab" target="_blank">snow</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3StAPYz" target="_blank">over and under the snow</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/462v4V1" target="_blank">snow birds</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49qDisX" target="_blank">snowscapes</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46XcX3L" target="_blank">winter sleep</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/45X8uwN" target="_blank">goodbye autumn, hello winter </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QibLAU" target="_blank">sugar and spice and everything mice </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46Xd4wd" target="_blank">little homesteader winter treasury</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QrZb25" target="_blank">so much snow </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49kPifo" target="_blank">a blessing for winter's child</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MwO4nE" target="_blank">winter snow fun</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Syx3gJ" target="_blank">mouse and mole: a winter wonderland</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u1SGvt" target="_blank">penguins and polar bears </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/45Uz6yw" target="_blank">the story of snow children</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QrYWEd" target="_blank">the big snow </a><br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> <br /></h4><p><span style="font-family: Homemade Apple;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">books for christmas </span></span></p><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40odOs2" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">pick a pine tree</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40mTAyN" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">little red sleigh</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QxpS5w" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">twas the season of advent</a> </h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47lA5c4" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the polar express</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3ue5VZZ" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">merry christmas, george </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47iK95B" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">one night in bethlehem</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MBsEFI" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">mary did you know? </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mu2JzG" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">all of creation waits </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47hbBkn" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">christmas is coming: traditions from around the world </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/463TBsD" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the snowflake</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u22VzP" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">how winston delivered christmas </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47lzxDk" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the twelve days of christmas </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3SpoynR" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">a christmas wish for corduroy</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49u7CCG" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">gingerbread mouse </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3u7JLbO" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">mr. willowby's christmas tree</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MBB2Ff" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the christmas miracle of jonathan toomey </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QMDyLe" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">christmas is coming: an advent book</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40vzceX" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">year of the perfect christmas tree </a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3QyarKz" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">apple tree christmas</a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/49q1mMg" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">cat family christmas</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/474QQZl" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">arthur's christmas </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/47570lp" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the gift of the magi </a><span style="background-color: white;"><br /></span></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3Mw0BaZ" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">cranberry christmas</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/46ZaTZ4" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">richard's scarry best christmas book ever!</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40tDOSW" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">a peter rabbit christmas collection</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3sumReh" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">how the grinch stole christmas</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3MwysAx" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">the first christmas night</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><a href="https://amzn.to/40rZMFM" style="background-color: white;" target="_blank">mortimer's christmas manger</a></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"><span style="background-color: white;"><a href="https://amzn.to/3FQJTix" target="_blank">how winston came home for christmas</a></span> <br /></h4><h4 style="text-align: left;"> <br /></h4><div style="text-align: left;">alright my dears, that's a wrap. tomorrow I'm sharing books that are on our wish list! <br /></div>Martahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12752169493716345167noreply@blogger.com0