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Christmas Time

Hey everyone! It’s officially Christmas season, and if you’re anything like me, you know this time of year is equal parts magical and chaotic. Between wrapping paper explosions, endless “Mum, can I open this?” questions, and trying to keep the hot chocolate flowing, the holidays definitely keep us on our toes! But honestly? That’s what… Continue reading Christmas Time

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Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals

Happy New Year everyone! I cannot believe we're already in 2024! It feels like 2023 completely flew by - I honestly can't believe how fast the year has flown by. I'm excited for 2024! I had a huge 2023 filled with progress and exciting family events (namely having my 2nd child). I'm looking forward to… Continue reading Happy New Year – 2024 Is Here and It’s Time To Set Some Goals

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Merry Christmas

Merry Christmas / Happy Holidays everyone! I pray everyone has a happy, family-filled holiday period! I am spending the holidays surrounded by family and I'm incredibly thankful to be able to celebrate with my extended family and my little family as well. This is the first Christmas with my 2nd child and I've been so… Continue reading Merry Christmas

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5 Novels To Read in the Holiday Season

I love the holiday season. Christmas is always a time of joy and happiness for me and my family. Things can be hectic and crazy, but the Christmas spirit remains strong! I love to delve into some more 'Christmasy' books this season as well, and I've compiled my top 5 novels to read in the… Continue reading 5 Novels To Read in the Holiday Season

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Welcome to 2023!

Happy New Year! It's officially 2023! Where on earth did 2022 go? It seemed to absolutely fly by! I can't believe we've made it to 2023 - another year but not much is changing right now. I don't really do resolutions often. I think New Year's resolutions often lead to disappointment and feelings of failure… Continue reading Welcome to 2023!

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Christmas: A Poem

Mistletoe is hanging from the ceiling,A wreath is covering the door.Everything is red, green and gold,There are Christmas decorations galore. The Christmas tree sits in the corner,With many presents on the floor.Just waiting for that winter morning,When the children cease to snore. That cold, winter’s morning,The children will be keen.They will dash down the stairs,To… Continue reading Christmas: A Poem

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Editing Post NaNoWriMo

“I've found the best way to revise your own work is to pretend that somebody else wrote it and then to rip the living shit out of it.”Don Roff It’s always a crazy time post NaNoWriMo! The editing process is a long process, at least it always is for me. I’m not the biggest fan… Continue reading Editing Post NaNoWriMo

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Post-Christmas Blues

“One of the most glorious messes in the world is the mess created in the living room on Christmas Day. Don't clean it up too quickly.”Andy Rooney It’s always sad for me when Christmas is over. As I’m sure you’ve picked up in the last posts – I really do love the Christmas season. It’s… Continue reading Post-Christmas Blues

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Bring On The Holidays

"Nothing ever seems too bad, too hard, or too sad when you've got a Christmas tree in the living room."Nora Roberts I am so excited! Christmas Day is in just 3 days and I cannot wait! I absolutely love the Christmas season and I am beyond excited that it is so close! I can’t wait… Continue reading Bring On The Holidays

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Writing During The Holiday Season

"Freshly cut Christmas trees smelling of stars and snow and pine resin—inhale deeply and fill your soul with wintry night."John J. Geddes I love this time of year. I love spending time with family and enjoying Christmas together. It really is a magical time of year. I’ve well and truly put up all my Christmas… Continue reading Writing During The Holiday Season