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Happy official first day of summer! The weather is warm, the sun is out, and it’s time to read some good books. Whether you’re lounging by the pool, relaxing at the lake, or enjoying a quiet afternoon in the garden,...
The 4th of July is sneaking up on us- it’s only three weeks away! That means it’s time to start shopping for patriotic decor, outfits, and more to help you celebrate America’s birthday. All of the items on this list...
UPDATE 5/28/24: Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale has ended. Please note that while you can still browse these wonderful items, they may not be as deeply discounted as during the sale. In case you somehow missed it, Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale...
UPDATE 5/28/24: Amazon’s Memorial Day Sale has ended. Please note that while you can still browse these wonderful items, they may not be as deeply discounted as during the sale. Memorial Day is less than one week away, and Amazon...
Is “Gilmore Girls Summer” a thing? I think it should be! Although Gilmore Girls typically focuses on times of the year when Rory is in school, there are some really great episodes that give us a glimpse at Lorelai and...
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Welcome to a new series I’m calling the “Garden Diaries”, in which I will be sharing all of the ups and downs of my gardening journey throughout the year. We grow a plethora of different fruits, veggies, flowers, and more...
Welcome back to part three of my Easter decorating series for 2024! Can you believe that it was already time to spring our clocks forward today? It seems like the month has been flying by. Easter is only three weeks...
Debra Schoch is an artist from Michigan known for her whimsical papier mâché folk art figurines. I grew up seeing her pieces decorating our home during the Easter, Christmas, and Halloween seasons. Debra’s love of these three holidays inspired her...
Happy March! It was actually 55 degrees and sunny at one point this week, which is very warm for this time of year where I live. The unseasonable weather and the fact that Easter is only four weeks away have...
It’s nearly spring, which means it’s time to move on from cozy winter episodes of your favorite shows to those that portray the beauty and new beginnings of spring. While Friends doesn’t have a ton of specifically spring or Easter-themed...
Happy (almost) spring! It may not technically be springtime quite yet, but these spring movies are sure to lift your mood and get you ready for warmer weather. From romantic comedies to whimsical adventures, these films capture the beauty and...
Hello Gilmore Girls fans! Today, I’m going to be listing the best Gilmore Girls episodes to watch during springtime. From town festivals to graduations to weddings, there are plenty of episodes that showcase the splendors of spring in Stars Hollow....
Welcome back to Happy (or “Hoppy”) To Be Here! Today, we’re going to be getting into the Easter spirit, even though there’s still snow on the ground. If you’re ready to leave winter behind you, check out these 12 Easter...
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I love looking at winter outfit inspiration on Pinterest, but an unfortunate reality for me is that a lot of the outfits I see are just not practical for the weather where I live. It’s much too cold and snowy...
If you’re a fan of the show Friends, then you know that Monica, Rachel, Phoebe, Joey, Chandler, and Ross each have their fair share of relationship highs and lows throughout the series. Here’s a list of some Valentine’s-themed episodes, along...
Although it feels like it was just Christmas, Valentine’s Day is just around the corner. With all the streaming options today, there are so many rom-coms, dramas, and classic romance movies to choose from for a Valentine’s movie marathon. Here...
Every Gilmore Girls fan knows that there is technically only one Valentine’s Day-themed episode in all seven seasons of the show. However, I think there are a few other episodes that can and should be watched during this time of...
Happy New Year! To start off this new year, I’m actually going to go back and do a little Christmas recap. My holiday season was extremely busy, probably like a lot of yours. However, it was also so much fun....
‘Tis the season for kindness. Here are 12 acts of service you can do this season to make others’ holiday seasons better and brighter. On the first day of Christmas… Pay for the person behind you in line at Starbucks,...
Happy December! While it seems like the Christmas season is beginning earlier and earlier every year, it will still be over before you know it. Here are 45 festive ideas to put on your Christmas bucket list so you can...
Halloween is over, which means the Christmas season is upon us. I am definitely one of those people who thinks that the Christmas season officially begins at midnight on November 1st. Actually, to tell the truth, I bought a couple...
It’s Christmastime! That means it’s time to curl up and watch a good Christmas movie- one of my personal favorite things to do during the season. Don’t know what to watch? Here’s a comprehensive list of 75 Christmas movies and...
Gilmore Girls fall is just about over, which means it’s time to prepare for Gilmore Girls winter. I know it’s technically still October, but I’m already shifting into holiday mode. This means I want to watch wintery, cozy episodes of...
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It’s officially “Gilmore Girls Fall”… If you know me or have browsed the blog (especially the What To Watch page), then you know that Gilmore Girls is my favorite television series of all time. It has received a lot of...
It’s fall, which means it’s harvest time. The growing season is fairly short here, but we managed to grow quite a few fruits and veggies. Check out everything we grew below. Apples We have about a dozen apple trees that...
Fall is one of my favorite times of the year, and it’s especially beautiful where I love. Here are some of my favorite parts of being home during fall: The colors are beautiful. Fall colors peaked here around late September...
Sometimes you just want to watch something fall or Halloween-themed that’s not going to make you feel like you have to check for monsters under the bed before you go to sleep at night. Personally, I am NOT a horror...
Happy fall! Personally, fall is one of my favorite times of the year. I love the chilly weather, yummy food, cozy TV shows, and seeing the leaves change color. I also love a good fall bucket list, especially one that...
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