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There comes a moment when you realize you’ve been living on autopilot. You are always moving from one task to the next, caring for everyone else, and slowly drifting further away from who you are at your core. Maybe you’ve been longing for something deeper: more joy, more intention, more you. The A Simply Tamed …
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In a world that often moves too quickly, seasonal living offers us a chance to pause, notice, and realign. But, what is "seasonal living"? At its heart, it’s about tuning into the natural rhythms around us. The shifting daylight, the foods that grow, and the way our energy rises and falls with each season. Instead …
There’s something magical about the shift from summer to fall. The air cools, the light softens, and life seems to ask us to slow down. Like a hug from an old friend, it’s an invitation to reset, savor, and find comfort in simple rituals. If you’ve been craving an easy seasonal shift, here are ten …
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As the holiday season approaches, finding meaningful, intentional gifts is key to making the holidays feel special. Instead of rushing to buy something generic, take a moment to think about what would bring joy and be truly useful to each person. With some creativity and thoughtfulness, you can make gift giving a memorable, personal experience. …
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Men aren't picky, but aren't they? It's been my experience that while they say that they don't know what they want or are fine with anything, they are not. They like what they like and their interests are wide. From golf to beer to bourbon, there's never anything that they wouldn't be thrilled to get …
Christmas as an adult woman is difficult. You typically have enough money to buy yourself the things you want. Maybe you're like me and are very price conscious, love a good sale, and you don't enjoy people spending their hard-worked money on you. Or, it may be that you just don't know where your interests …
Teens and tweens are probably the hardest age group to give gifts and things to. They've developed their personalities and interests and they're alllll different. While one may enjoy one thing, others don't and that's ok. When pulling things for this list, I looked at some of the tweens + teens that I know personally …
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Agh, the holidays. Anyone else's kids start their Christmas lists in September and then keep adding and adding to it throughout the fall? I hope it's not just mine. I have 2 kids- a boy that's 5 (and a half- he'd add) and a girl who's a mature 10 (her birthday is around Thanksgiving so …
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Ohhh, the holiday season is upon us. This week “gift guides” for everyone on your list is coming at you with options of tangible gifts and ideas for experiences that’d be enjoyed by your loved ones. Do you feel the shift this year? I see the movement towards less “gift” items moving towards experiences and …
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Ahhh, deep inhale. Welcome to September! Hopefully by now, the kids are back in school, you're so over the oppressive heat, and you're excited for a fresh season to begin. I know a lot of people love summer but for me, autumn takes the cake! August is always a hectic month in our house. With …
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