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Recs #80: The art of friendship, writing without guilt, and memoirs to love
This week's 3 Good Things featuring Aliza Sir
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Alisha Ramos
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Aliza Sir
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Recs #79: Sugar cookies, racy romance, tiny home upgrades, and love tokens
A Valentinesy post. ❤️
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #78: Less overthinking, sweet gifts, and what’s on my radar
Thoughts on wanting community vs. actually creating it — plus 10 gift ideas for Valentine's Day.
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Alisha Ramos
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How Are You Staying Cozy?
It's cold and the vibes are bad. Let's share ideas.
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Recs #76: Romance author Lauren Kung Jessen’s favorite things
From cozy rituals to writing mixed-race love stories and food as a love language.
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Recs #75: Ins and outs for 2025
I want to hear yours.
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Alisha Ramos
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Recs #74: My favorite reads of 2024, bookish goals, and the excitement of a new planner
What counts as a "five-star" read?
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Alisha Ramos
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Lessons I Learned From a Just-Okay Year
Sharing a few things I’m taking into 2025.
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Your Gifting Questions, Answered—Part Two
Ideas for overwhelmed new parents and for friends who don't want more stuff.
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Holiday Cards, Cozy Distractions, and Chad Michael Murray
Plus, my favorite cozy book this week, friendship tips, and a really great giveaway.
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Alisha Ramos
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Cozy Little Luxuries and the Simple Gifting Formula I’m Using This Year
A low-cost way to delight *almost* everyone on your list.
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10 Things That Made Me Happy This Week
Just peppering you with some small joys.
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