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  • Blogtober,  DIY,  Halloween,  Seasonal

    DIY Decor: Clay Ghosts

    October 7, 2025 /

    Check out another awesome project using oven bake clay for Blogtober day 7! These adorable ghosts were so fun and easy to make!

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    October 13, 2023

    Spooky Dinner Idea: Roasted Tomato Soup & Jack O’Lantern Grilled Cheese

    October 6, 2025

    DIY Decor: Easy Napkin Rings

    October 8, 2025
  • Blogtober,  Dinner,  Fall,  Food,  Halloween,  Seasonal

    Spooky Dinner Idea: Roasted Tomato Soup & Jack O’Lantern Grilled Cheese

    October 6, 2025 /

    Currently, my freezer is full of a glut of homegrown tomatoes. Tomatoes are my favorite thing to grow in the garden, and this has been my best year yet for tomatoes! I am so excited to have a freezer full so that we can have the taste of a homegrown tomato even in the depths of Winter. One of my favorite ways to use my homegrown tomatoes is in a homemade tomato soup. Since it’s Spooky Soup Season, why not pair it with an adorable jack-o’-lantern grilled cheese? Here is my recipe for homemade roasted tomato soup! Spooky Dinner Idea: Roasted Tomato Soup & Jack-O’-Lantern Grilled Cheese Homegrown tomatoes are…

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    Gardening Jobs for October

    October 1, 2025

    DIY Halloween Decorations: Ghostly Frames

    October 3, 2023

    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #4

    October 13, 2025
  • Blogtober,  Halloween,  Seasonal,  Style

    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #2

    October 5, 2025 /

    A transitional wardrobe is essential this time of year. Mornings are cool but afternoons can still get quite toasty. This tee is the perfect witchy transitional piece!

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    October 14, 2025

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    October 31, 2025
  • Blogtober,  DIY,  Halloween,  Seasonal

    DIY Decor: Sandworm Picks

    October 4, 2025 /

    BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! BEETLEJUICE! These fun sandworm picks are a perfect addition to your decoration collection and a fun way to incorporate your houseplants into your decor!

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    DIY Decor: Easy Spider Web Frames

    October 18, 2024

    DIY Halloween Decor: Beetlejuice Garland

    October 14, 2023

    DIY Decor: Macrame Ghost Wall Hangings

    October 20, 2024
  • Blogtober,  DIY,  Halloween,  Seasonal

    DIY Decor: Textured Ghost Art

    October 3, 2025 /

    Today's project was inspired by a trip to Michael's this Summer! This cute textured ghost canvas is so simple to make but is so stunning when finished!

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    DIY Halloween Decorations: Ghostly Frames

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    October 22, 2023

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    October 25, 2025
  • Blogtober,  DIY,  Halloween,  Seasonal

    DIY Decor: Simple Wooden Candy Corns

    October 2, 2025 /

    Today, I am sharing the first of the DIY projects for the month. It is these adorable wooden candy corns! They were so easy to make and look so cute with my other decorations!

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    October 19, 2024

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    October 23, 2022

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    October 25, 2022
  • Blogtober,  Halloween,  Seasonal,  Style

    Spooky Season Inspired Outfit #1

    October 1, 2025 /

    Welcome to Blogtober! We're starting this month of festive posts off with a Spooky Season Inspired outfit inspired by one of my favorite films of the season!

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    October 21, 2024
  • Blogtober,  Gardening,  Seasonal

    Gardening Jobs for October

    October 1, 2025 /

    October is one of my favorite months! The garden is winding down, the leaves are turning, and Fall is well and truly here. Here are some garden jobs for October!

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    DIY Decor: Little Wooden Cats

    October 6, 2024

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    October 1, 2023

    DIY Halloween Decor: 3D “Spooky” Sign

    October 15, 2023
  • Life,  Life Lately

    Life Lately: September 2025

    September 28, 2025 /

    Ahh, September…the first of the “ber” months. Fall has officially begun as I write this. The days are getting shorter, but they still require dressing in layers, as the mornings are chilly, while the afternoons can still get a bit toasty. We got up to so much this month, it feels like it went by so quickly! We spent time with a few people that we don’t see often, and also some new friends. It was a lovely month, and I am excited to share my Life Lately update for September with you today! Life Lately: September 2025 Dad’s Birthday On September 2nd, we went to my cousin’s house to…

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  • Food,  Gardening

    How to Preserve Herbs for Fall & Winter

    September 17, 2025 /

    As we are nearing the end of Summer, I am focused on preserving as much of the harvests as I can. This includes herbs, here is how I am preserving herbs for the colder months.

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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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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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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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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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