What to Pack for Chicago in Winter
Review: This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold
Homemade Valentine's Day Gifts: 10 Thoughtful DIY Ideas
Review: The Society by Karen Winn
My Favorite Reads of 2025

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What to Pack for Chicago in Winter: My Carry-On Packing List for a Long Weekend
What to Pack for Chicago in Winter: My Carry-On Packing List for a Long Weekend

Planning a long-weekend getaway to Chicago in the wintertime and unsure what to pack? Iโ€™ve got you covered with this carry-on packing guide.

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Review: This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold
Review: This Safe Darkness by Alexis Maragold

A dystopian fantasy with romance and a deadly televised game.

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Homemade Valentineโ€™s Day Gifts: 10 Thoughtful DIY Ideas
Homemade Valentineโ€™s Day Gifts: 10 Thoughtful DIY Ideas

Unsure what to give your better half this Valentineโ€™s Day? In this guide, Iโ€™ll suggest 10 lovely and unique. handmade gifts

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Review: The Society by Karen Winn
Review: The Society by Karen Winn

A mystery thriller set in a notorious secret society.

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My Favorite Reads of 2025
My Favorite Reads of 2025

My top reads of 2025.

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Review: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh
Review: Snowed In by Catherine Walsh

Get into the holiday spirit with this cozy romcom about two people from the same small town who agree to fake a relationship to make Christmas with their families more bearable.

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Christmas Historical Romances: 6 Books to Warm Your Winter Nights
Christmas Historical Romances: 6 Books to Warm Your Winter Nights

Get cozy and feel the holiday cheer with these six Christmas historical romance novels.

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Boston to New York by Train: A Complete Travel Guide
Boston to New York by Train: A Complete Travel Guide

From booking tickets to boarding, learn all about how to travel by train from Boston to New York. Iโ€™ll also share my recent experience with Amtrakโ€™s Northeast Regional train.

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Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Traveler
Thoughtful Gift Ideas for Every Kind of Traveler

Looking for the perfect gift for someone who travels frequently? This guide shares dozens of unique and practical gift ideas for every kind of traveler. Perfect for holidays, birthdays, anniversaries, and year-round giving.

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My Favorite Cozy Pants for Lounging at Home
My Favorite Cozy Pants for Lounging at Home

These are the cozy pants that I reach for every day. They are comfortable and perfect for days spent at home.

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Review: Of Werewolves and Curses by Emma Hamm
Review: Of Werewolves and Curses by Emma Hamm

The penultimate installment in the Of Goblin King series.

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Cozy Hobbies to Try at Home: Simple Ways to Relax and Have Fun
Cozy Hobbies to Try at Home: Simple Ways to Relax and Have Fun

From creative crafts to cozy gaming, discover fun and simple ways to unwind at home.

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Hi there, I’m still here ๐Ÿ‘‹ โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € I haven’t posted on here in a little while because: a) I’ve been focusing on creating more content for my blog and b) I’m trying to figure out how I want to use this platform. With regard
Vacation photos: Nova Scotia & Prince Edward Island ๐Ÿ“ธ โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € My husband & I began our trip in Nova Scotia, flying into Halifax last Tuesday. After some sightseeing in & around the city, we drove to PEI, stopping at the Bay of Fundy al
June photo dump ๐Ÿ“ธ โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ €โ € June was a fairly easygoing month. I went for walks on the warm days & stayed inside on the stiflingly hot ones. On one of the pleasantly warm days, my husband & I had a picnic along the Esplanade & were even
Last week, I traveled to Traverse City & spent several days exploring the city & surrounding area. Highlights from the trip included checking out some of the city’s amazing food spots, exploring Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, &