Tag: Holiday
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DIY Gratitude Jar (Holiday Inspired) + Free Printable
I wanted to create something similar to an advent calendar that I could (to be quite frank) gift myself – a little, treat myself if you will. However, I do not want (nor do I need) any more things. Greg and I have significantly downsized since moving back to Hawai’i, and the last thing I need is more…
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Harry Potter Snack Board (Sweet & Savory) + Free Printable
This post isn’t our first Harry Potter exploration into the Wizarding world. I don’t need to tell you how much I love the Harry Potter films; how when I was a child, like so many others, I’d wait in line for the midnight showings. When the films were over, I wouldn’t stop babbling for weeks…
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The Ron Weasley Mocktail | November Harvest Fizz
Welcome to the Wizarding World of Mocktails! This holiday season, because Harry Potter is universally perfect for October, November, and December, I decided to try my hand at a Harry Potter mocktail series. I love Harry Potter. I love mocktails. The decision was a no-brainer. So, are you ready to embark on a magic-inspired journey…
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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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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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10 Fun Ways to Celebrate St. Patricks Day as a Sober Vegetarian + Clover Cooler Mocktail Recipe
What activities come to mind when you think of celebrating St. Patrick’s Day? Of course, for many, the first thought is overflowing pints of green beer, contemplating how to get out of work the next day because you’re too hungover to go in, and (of course) like the traditional turkey on Thanksgiving, eating corned beef.…
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Let’s Explore Yule Time Traditions | 4 Ways to Incorporate Yule This Winter
I have always been fascinated by spiritual practices. If you know me at all or have explored my blog, you may have come to realize how deeply connected I feel to the environment. I find my spirit and the power of something greater than myself when immersed in nature. So this year, I wanted to…
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2021 Holiday Gift Guide
The countdown to Christmas has begun and I am here to share all things gift-spiration! Here is my 2021 holiday gift guide, which features all of my favorite things (seriously), but more than that I’m following the traditional 4-rule perspective – something they want, something they need, something to wear, something they read. I have…
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Harry Potter Pumpkin Pastry Filling | a.k.a Pumpkin Butter
Looking for a fun, delicious, and creative way to utilize those Halloween pumpkins? Do you find yourself oddly obsessed with the Harry Potter franchise, specifically and especially around the holidays? Do you have a box full of old jars you’ve been saving for a creative project? Has your spouse been nagging you for weeks to…
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Chocolate-Cherry Mice
Bringing you one last tasty treat for the year, and this one is truly simple as can be. Perfect for your Christmas or New Years celebration – These chocolate-cherry mice hold a special place in my childhood memories and heart. When I was a kid, around nine-years-old or so, a very close family friend taught…