Author: chickeapeameatball
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15 Easy and Inexpensive Ways to Get in the Halloween Spirit
I love the spooky season and always look for fun ways to celebrate. Whether you’re a die-hard Halloween enthusiast or looking to dip your toe in the cauldron, there’s no denying the excitement of Halloween. I began this post last year, starting with things my family enjoys doing during Halloween, then curated it with additional…
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Frighteningly Good Halloween Workout Playlist
Around this time last year, I was training for my first marathon race and looking for a playlist that matched the season. We were living in Colorado and lucky to have the changing seasons, with crisper air and leafs transitioning to their fiery shades of red and orange. My outdoor runs were gorgeous, especially in…
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11 Hauntingly Good Reads for Leafy Days & Eerie Nights: Your Ultimate Fall Booklist
These 11 fall reads are my booklist picks for the season. I’ll be enjoying them alongside you. Like last year’s 15 Books to Cozy Up to This Autumn, I curated a collection of books you can start now, ones that give a harvest mood and fantasy-world enchantment vibe, the type of feelings that come with…
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28 Reflections for 28 Years Alive + August Reads & 5 Favorite Things
I’m a chronic excited about my birthday type. I don’t pretend not to care; I don’t play cheeky games. I believe birthdays are important no matter the age and should be celebrated. It’s another year past, another opportunity to decide what’s next. 29 feels like a mini-milestone. I’m going into the last year of my…
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7 Bookshops for Your Washington State Bucket List
Last fall, one of my best friends and I spent the day participating in a bookstore crawl – the same concept as a bar crawl, except instead of spending money on alcohol, we spent money on books, and rather than dealing with a hangover the next day, we trifled with the choice of which novel…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: August Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club where we discuss all things novels, movies, and more. If you’ve found this post, it’s because you’re interested in my August’s book pick. Yay! If it’s your first time here or just need a refresher, let’s dive into logistics… A Movie Lover’s Book Club: How It Works It’s…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: Tiny Beautiful Things Discussion
I read Cheryl Strayed’s novel Wild before I picked up Tiny Beautiful Things, so while I was familiar with her work and enjoyed it very much, I didn’t begin this novel with any expectations in mind. With the exception, perhaps, that her general writing style would be as raw and honest as her work in Wild. And it’s possible…
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Blueprints for Date Days, Sunflower Fields Hawai’i, Summer Reads, 5 Favorite Things
My monthly recaps are designed to reflect what’s going on in my life as of recently, but also a space for me to share topics that others might find interesting. We all have a lot going on in our lives. Naturally, I don’t expect the mundane details of mine to be your central focus, and…
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A Movie Lover’s Book Club: July Book Pick
Welcome to A Movie Lover’s Book Club, where we discuss all things novels, movies, and more. If you’ve found this post, you’re interested in my August book pick. Yay! If it’s your first time here or you need a refresher, let’s dive into logistics; if you have the basics covered, feel free to jump ahead.…
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11 Non-Fiction Novels to Read When You’re Feeling Down
By now, it’s no secret how much a fan of novels I am. I read books when I’m happy, and I read books when I am feeling down. One of my favorite self-care methods for soothing life chaos is picking up a great non-fiction book. Nothing inspires my blog more than the things I love…