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Christmas Is in December… So Why Am I Walking Through Nostalgic Holiday Aisles in June?
David and I were out window shopping the other day when we walked into one of the stores we go into all the time and were hit smack dab in the face with Christmas decorations already being put out. And I’m not talking about a little corner display or a few random items sitting off to the side. I’m talking full sections of Christmas in June like it was completely normal, like summer didn’t even exist. I honestly stopped walking for a second because I was not expecting that at all. I wasn’t in a holiday mindset, I wasn’t thinking about decorating, and I definitely wasn’t thinking about Christmas this…
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When Christmas Finds Me in the Aisles
I don’t know about you, but for me, there comes a certain time of year when I can’t walk through a store the same way I do the rest of the year. It always starts the same way. I go in for something normal—groceries, household things, maybe just one quick thing I swore I was only going to grab—and somehow I end up drifting into the seasonal section without even realizing it. And then it happens. I slow down. Because the moment I catch those first Christmas displays going up, everything feels different. I start to get excited because Christmas is coming, and that has always been my favorite time…
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Planning a Wedding on a Limited budget
Planning a Wedding on a Limited budget When my partner and I finalized our wedding, the first question that came up was – “How do I have a great wedding, and that too on a budget?” During our stay in the US, we learnt that with a little understanding and creativity, you can have a beautiful wedding without emptying your bank account. I want to share my experience with you so that if you are on this path, this guide can be helpful to you. First: Budget and Prioritization We sat down and decided on our total budget – for us, it was around $8,000. Then we made a list…
Living a simple lifestyle from the front porch
