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Vanessa shares some ideas for gifts for teens. Could be useful for birthdays or holidays, including an Easter basket.
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Mothers’ Day gift ideas
I realized today that Mothers’ Day is just around the corner! If you still need ideas, here are some tried-and-true gifts that all moms will…
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January in Iceland
Two of my dear friends recently turned 50, and a group of us celebrated them with a weekend trip to Iceland. That sounds bananas, doesn’t…
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vintage bathroom refresh
Our friends recently moved into a beautiful house near us, and I’ve taken it upon myself to come up with decor ideas for their consideration.…
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dreams for 2024
Every new year, I get excited about the year ahead. For the past few years, I’ve adopted a habit from Gretchen Rubin that’s been really…
● About Me
I’m Vanessa, a wife and mom living in the DC suburbs. In 2017, I bought a rundown house and began renovating it with my husband, John. Together, we’ve made our small house into a cozy, comforting space for us and our four kids.
