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  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: January 2025

    January 29, 2025 /

    January has been such a wonderful month. We've gotten up to so much and it has made me even more excited for the year to come! See what we got up to!

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    Life Lately: May 2023

    May 31, 2023

    3 Goals for August

    August 9, 2021

    Favorite Cookbooks

    April 19, 2017
  • Books,  Life

    My Current To-Be-Read List

    January 22, 2025 /

    Reading more is one goal I have always set for myself. This year I am hoping that reading in the evening will help in my quest. Here is my current TBR list!

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    Summer Reading List

    July 19, 2017

    Winter Reading List & What I Read in 2020

    January 3, 2021

    My 2023 Spring/Summer Reading List

    May 5, 2023
  • Life,  Seasonal,  Winter

    My Favorite Things About the Winter Season

    January 19, 2025 /

    Winter can be hard. I've come to love it by making an effort to romanticize the season! Here are some of my favorite things about the Winter season!

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    2021 Reflections

    December 31, 2021

    10 Ways to Romanticize Your Life this Spring

    March 20, 2024

    My 2026 Goals & My Approach

    January 4, 2026
  • Gardening

    My Favorite Gardening Books for Inspiration

    January 15, 2025 /

    January is when I get into garden planning mode. I check out lots of gardening books for inspiration and I am sharing my favorites with you today!

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    Our Garden 2017

    May 21, 2017

    How to Grow Sprouts at Home: A Beginner’s Guide

    March 8, 2026

    DIY Garden Art: Wooden Bees

    April 13, 2025
  • DIY,  Gardening,  Winter

    How to Make a Nesting Hanger for Wild Birds

    January 12, 2025 /

    Wild birds can use all the help they can get this time of year. That means full bird feeders and these nesting hangers to give them some foraging help!

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    DIY Decor: Felt Bat Garland

    October 11, 2024

    My 2022 Halloween Home Decorations

    October 23, 2022

    DIY Halloween: Googly Eye Headband

    October 10, 2022
  • Life

    How to Beat the Winter Blues

    January 8, 2025 /

    This time of year can be hard. If you struggle with the Winter blues then this blog post is for you! Today I'm sharing a few ways to beat those Winter blues!

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    March Favorites

    March 31, 2017

    3 Goals for April

    April 2, 2021

    10-Minute Self-Care: 7 Easy Ways to Refresh Your Day

    November 19, 2025
  • Gardening

    Garden Jobs for January

    January 5, 2025 /

    Here is a list of garden jobs you can do in the month of January! Stay tuned monthly for more jobs for each month of the year. I hope you find them helpful!

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    5 Edible Flowers Found in my Garden

    April 3, 2023

    What We’re Growing in our Garden in 2024

    January 17, 2024

    My Favorite Flowers to Start From Seed

    March 3, 2023
  • Goal Setting,  Life

    My 2025 New Year Goals

    January 1, 2025 /

    Happy New Year! I love the start of a new year. I feel refreshed and inspired. I've spent time planning the year and today I'm sharing those goals with you!

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    3 Goals for February

    February 5, 2021

    3 Goals for December 2022

    December 1, 2022

    My Goals for the New Year

    January 3, 2024
  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: December 2024 & Yearly Reflections

    December 31, 2024 /

    I hope you had a wonderful festive season with your loved ones! Here is what we got up to in December and some reflections from 2024!

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    How to Start Creating a Self-Care Routine that Actually Works

    January 14, 2026

    Life Lately: July 2025

    July 30, 2025

    Life Lately: November 2025

    November 30, 2025
  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: November 2024

    November 28, 2024 /

    November came and went in the blink of an eye! The holiday season is upon us. See what we got up to in November 2024!

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    Remembering to Really Take Care of Your Physical and Mental Wellbeing

    October 7, 2018

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    July 6, 2023

    5 Things In October

    November 3, 2019
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Inspiration for a happy, fulfilled life!

Love is in the air! My week of Valentines inspired Love is in the air! My week of Valentines inspired outfits post is live on www.learningtobloom.com.  Check out the details at the link in my bio 😘❤
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POV:You're getting into the Christmas spirit one f POV:You're getting into the Christmas spirit one festive outfit at a time 🎄
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My life lately post for November 2025 is live! Che My life lately post for November 2025 is live! Check out what we've been up to and what I'm enjoying at the moment! www.learningtobloom.com 
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Sometimes self-care feels huge and complicated… bu Sometimes self-care feels huge and complicated… but honestly, the little moments are the ones that make the biggest difference. ✨💛

I put together 7 simple self-care ideas you can do in under 10 minutes — things I use on busy days when I still want to show up for myself. Think quick resets, tiny pockets of calm, and small habits that help you feel human again.
It’s your reminder that caring for yourself doesn’t have to take all day — just a few intentional minutes. 🌿
Read the full list on the blog! ⬆️
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#SelfCareTips #DailyWellness #QuickSelfCare #MindfulLiving #SmallHabitsBigImpact
I love dressing for Fall! I love the layers, the c I love dressing for Fall! I love the layers, the cozy textures, the warm tones...I love it all! Head on over to www.learningtobloom.com to check out the details from this week of Fall Outfits! 🍁🍂
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#learningtobloom #fallsweaterseason #fallfashion #plussizefallfashion #plussize #plussizefashion #plussizefashioninspo
Yesterday, my husband took me out to a spot that m Yesterday, my husband took me out to a spot that my dad used to take him to forage for chantrelle mushrooms. It was a beautiful Fall day and we were able to get a glut of mushrooms! It was so peaceful out there and I could tell why my dad liked to go out there.

I loved getting out into the woods and spending time with Jake. It helped calm some of the anxiety I've been feeling.

**Warning** My dad taught Jake how to find the chantrelle mushrooms but also always taught me what to look for when foraging for them. Forage at your own risk. Its always best to go out with someone who knows what they're doing and knows what to look for. Only forage what you are 100% sure of!***
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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!! Day 31 of #blogtober2025 is l HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!!

Day 31 of #blogtober2025 is live!!

What a month it's been! Check out my final post for #blogtober over at www.learningtobloom.com 🎃🕸🕷👻🦇🧙‍♀️
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Day 30 of #blogtober2025 Earlier this year I att Day 30 of #blogtober2025 

Earlier this year I attempted learning how to make sourdough and while I haven't been whipping up the best sourdough loaves, I have been utilizing the discard for all sort of delicious recipes like this Pumpkin Pie Spiced Sourdough Granola! Check out the recipe over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 29 of #blogtober2025 The final spooky season Day 29 of #blogtober2025 

The final spooky season inspired outfit of the month is live! Check out the details of this outfit over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 28 of #blogtober2025 These cute little Jack- Day 28 of #blogtober2025 

These cute little Jack-O-Lantern stuffed peppers were a delicious addition to our dinner menu this month! Chexk out the recipe at www.learningtobloom.com!
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#learningtobloom #halloween #spookyseason #dinnerideas #spookydinner
Day 27 of #blogtober2025 Another last minute cos Day 27 of #blogtober2025 

Another last minute costume idea! Check out the details for my Where’s Waldo costume over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 26 of #blogtober2025 These homemade giant pe Day 26 of #blogtober2025 

These homemade giant peanut butter cups are sure to be a crowd pleaser! Check out the recipe at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 25 of #blogtober2025 Another nod to Beetleju Day 25 of #blogtober2025 

Another nod to Beetlejuice! I also love how these leopard print pants seem to go with everything! Check out the outfit details over at www.learningtobloom.com!
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Day 24 of #blogtober2025 Semi-homemade pizzas ar Day 24 of #blogtober2025 

Semi-homemade pizzas are the perfect quick weeknight meal and why not add creepy olive spiders or pepperoni eyeballs to make it more fun and festive?! Check out the details over at www.learningtobloom.com 🕷🕸👀
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Day 23 of #blogtober2025 is live! Today's last mi Day 23 of #blogtober2025 is live!

Today's last minute costume idea is an homage to my great grandpa and my dad who used to work in the forests of the PNW. My hat belonged to my dad who used to fight forest fires as well! Chexk out the details at www.learningtobloom.com 
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Day 22 of #blogtober2025 Today I'm sharing our 2 Day 22 of #blogtober2025 

Today I'm sharing our 2025 Halloween decorations! Head over to www.learningtobloom.com to check them out!!!
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Day 21 of #Blogtober2025 is live!! These little m Day 21 of #Blogtober2025 is live!!

These little mummy lanterns are super cute and super easy to make! Check out this project over on www.learningtobloom.com 
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Day 20 of #blogtober2025 Last year I created my Day 20 of #blogtober2025 

Last year I created my first giant spiderweb for the yard decorations and I knew it was a project that needed to be part of #blogtober ! So today, you can head on over to www.learningtobloom.com and check out how you can make your own giant spiderweb! 🧡🎃🕷🕸
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Day 19 of #blogtober2025 It's a pirates life for Day 19 of #blogtober2025 

It's a pirates life for me and its my first of 3 last minute costume ideas! Check out the details at www.learningtobloom.com today!
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Day 18 of #blogtober2025 I haven't made a fun Ha Day 18 of #blogtober2025 

I haven't made a fun Halloween sign in a few years and this one turned out so cute! Check out this project over on www.learningtobloom.com 
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