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Review: Amazon Kindle
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Review: Amazon Kindle

I love my Amazon Kindle & quite honestly, it wasn’t instant. I’m a cautious tech lover. I am not an early adopter. And as a frugal person, I try to purchase devices that do multiple things that I want. So, I started off my digital book journey on my ipad since I wanted to surf

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March 29, 2023 at 8:32 amLeave a comment
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Event: Oscars Watch Party
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Event: Oscars Watch Party

I have been waiting for this Oscars watch party since we found out about it! We love the Tampa Theatre almost as much as we love watching movies. I don’t normally watch the Oscars but I love a good dress-up party and since we were attending this event we made a point to watch a

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March 22, 2023 at 9:10 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Reviews – February 2023 Purchases
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Amazon Reviews – February 2023 Purchases

These are Amazon reviews of the purchases I made in February 2023. Hopefully they help with some of your little problems! 1 2 3 4 5 6 1. DREAM PAIRS Women’s Wide Calf Knee High Riding Boots These fit my wide calves! I have worn them twice & they are comfortable. I love the quilting

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March 3, 2023 at 8:20 amLeave a comment
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?
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OOTD – Poet Shirt or Peasant Top?

Back in the 90’s I think we called any big, blousy top a poet shirt. Especially if it had ruffles at the neck or wrists. Anyone remember? Today, I guess they would be considered a peasant top. Although a true peasant top is usually a popover style in floral & very cottage-core. Anyway, this could

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February 27, 2023 at 9:22 amLeave a comment
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Packing For a Week Trip in a Carry-on (And a Tote)
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Packing For a Week Trip in a Carry-on (And a Tote)

Packing for a week trip to Tennessee: We took a vacation recently! We don’t do that a lot so it’s kind of a big deal for me! We went to Nashville for a weekend hockey tournament for my step kiddo & after that we visited friends in Chattanooga. There wasn’t much to my packing strategy

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February 22, 2023 at 9:45 amLeave a comment
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Work to Workout Outfit – Basics
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Work to Workout Outfit – Basics

This is a simple example of a work to workout outfit look based on classic pieces. The base of the outfit is the black leggings & tank. Over that, I layered a button down similar & cardigan similar, both in neutrals. Added comfy slip on shoes similar & I worked a full day & popped

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February 17, 2023 at 8:12 amLeave a comment
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OOTD: Faux Leather Pants for Work
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OOTD: Faux Leather Pants for Work

I pulled off these faux leather pants for work by pairing them with classic layers. A couple pieces everyone needs in their closet lately: a denim button down & a quarter zip sweater, along with a pair of flat mules. I, of course, found the first two items at the Goodwill outlet. I already had

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February 13, 2023 at 8:35 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Reviews – January 2023 Purchases
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Amazon Reviews – January 2023 Purchases

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 These are Amazon reviews of the purchases I made in January 2023. Hopefully they help with some of your little problems! 1. Vionic Sneakers Vionic shoes are one of my go-to brands since I have always had tendon/arch issues. These ones are lightly orthotic. They have just

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February 10, 2023 at 8:53 amLeave a comment
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work
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Velvet Midi Skirt for Work

This velvet midi skirt outfit was inspired by my closet cleanout. I was down to only a few items to use as a jumping off point for my outfit & all three of these were some of the ones left. I would have never put them together otherwise but I think they made a rather

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February 3, 2023 at 8:21 amLeave a comment
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Amazon Travel Purchases Review
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Amazon Travel Purchases Review

123456 This is my Amazon travel purchases review for the items I bought for my latest vacation. Hopefully these reviews help you decide if you need any of these (or not). 1. Mini Belt Bag This mini bag was great to keep my phone, lip gloss & Kindle handy for the flights. Much easier to

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February 1, 2023 at 8:27 amLeave a comment
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