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lots of hearts

Classroom Valentine’s Day Ideas That Are Fun, Affordable and Low-Waste

February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Love it or hate it, Valentine’s Day is still very much a classroom tradition. We did them once, in Kindergarten, and making 50 valentines was more stress than fun, and…

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Plitvice Lakes Croatia

Two Days at Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

Croatia had been on my travel wish list for a while, and when we finally made it happen, there was one place I knew we had to see: Plitvice Lakes…

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Woman with wallet not spending money

Why You Should Try a No-Spend Day—or Month

November 24, 2025November 24, 2025

How It Started I started doing no-spend days before I had kids — mostly as a fun little challenge to help me jump-start my savings. I wasn’t always consistent back…

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Plymouth Village

A Family-Friendly Weekend in Plymouth, MA: History, Museums and Harbor Walks

July 17, 2025September 22, 2025

Plymouth, Massachusetts—often called “America’s Hometown”—is a rare mix of living history and seaside charm. From walking the decks of the Mayflower II to chatting with costumed interpreters at Plimoth Patuxet,…

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20 Ways to Declutter Your Home to Transform Your Space (and Your Mind!)

June 14, 2025November 24, 2025

If you are feeling overwhelmed by clutter but don’t know where to start, you’re not alone. I've been actively decluttering my home for the last six months, and I'm already…

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I heard it was going to be 40 degrees today so I pulled out the leather shorts + boots combo I’ve been wanting to try. Perfect for a cool spring day. Too bad no one mentioned anything about the wintry mix 🤷‍♀️ 🌧️ 

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I heard it was going to be 40 degrees today so I pulled out the leather shorts + boots combo I’ve been wanting to try. Perfect for a cool spring day. Too bad no one mentioned anything about the wintry mix 🤷‍♀️ 🌧️

If you want to try out the shorts and boots combo, comment LINKS and I’ll send them over.

#ootd #almostspring
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How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆 

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Hi, I’m Robin 👋  If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.

How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.
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How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆 

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials 

Hi, I’m Robin 👋  If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.

How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.
...

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Feb 11

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How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆 

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials 

Hi, I’m Robin 👋  If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.

How do you keep all of the hats, gloves and scarves from cluttering up your home? This is so easy even my kids can do it 😆

#homeorganizationtips #winteressentials

Hi, I’m Robin 👋 If you believe in buying less, buying better, and prioritizing experiences over stuff, let’s be friends.
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