Author: Abby Olsen
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35 Things to do Instead of Social Media
Personally, I know that I have difficulty getting off my phone sometimes and it can be frustrating when my mind wants me to be productive but my body is stuck scrolling through tiktoks. I tend to go on my phone when I’m stressed and need to be away from work and life for a while,…
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Move “One of Us is Lying” to the Top of Your Reading List
When I say One of Us is Lying by Karen M. McManus is a page-turner- I mean it is a page-turner. This novel is a read-it-in-four-days-and-feel-a-connection-to-the-characters type of page-turner. Now that I’ve made my obsession with this book known, I suppose it would be a good idea to describe it to you. One of us is Lying is a murder mystery…
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Affirmations- Your Personal Wish Granting Genie
We’ve all seen the movies where a genie, crystal ball or some other magical medium has the power to make all of the main character’s dreams come true. Now, while I most certainly am not able to call upon a genie to turn my dreams into a reality, I think that we as individuals are…
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Library Books: A Love Story
Even with the world constantly evolving and modernizing in front of my eyes, a library book will always win the fight against an e-book or store bought book in my mind. My relationship with books began at a very young age; my parents constantly read to me and I quickly grew fond of all kinds…
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Ideas for a Cape Cod Winter
Finding things to do on Cape Cod in the winter was already hard enough, throw in an airborne global pandemic into the mix though and the possibilities become much more scarce. With hopes of having as fun of a season as possible, here are some suggestions for a winter worthwhile. Go for a walk I…
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The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett is as Brilliant as it Claims
While The Brilliant Life of Eudora Honeysett by Annie Lyons revolves largely around death, the novel has an unassuming cheer about itself. Though it could be gathered from the title, this book details the life of Eudora Honeysett and how she has endured her often gloomy days and how she comes to make the most…
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Tips and Tricks for the Sleep of Your Dreams
I value sleep very highly and my whole day is affected when I am not well rested. The benefits of sleep are endless, including improved brain function, hormone levels and exercise performance. Without a good night’s sleep, it is impossible to expect that you will be as productive as you could be. I’ve found that…
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The Best Vegan Cookies
I am by no means vegan, but this vegan cookie recipe has me wondering if a plant based diet could really taste this good (…then I remember that vegan ice cream exists.) Regardless, this recipe is about as easy as it gets, and that says something because I struggle to even make scrambled eggs, and…
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Where the Crawdads Sing Book Review
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is a story set in the 1960s that follows two timelines of a girl, Kya Murphy, living alone on the outskirts of town on a marsh in North Carolina. The novel begins with six-year-old Kya witnessing her mother walk out of their run-down house, unbeknownst to her, for…
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Holiday Gift Guide For Her
With the holiday season approaching, stress brought upon by finding the perfect gift often follows close behind. Don’t worry though, because I’ve got you covered! Looking for a great gift for her that happens to be under $50? Say no more! First up is this beautiful plaid blanket scarf from Free People. This gift is…
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