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Christmas Playlist // 2022
December 21, 2022

Christmas Playlist // 2022

Hello, friends! Christmas is just days away and I’m finally sharing a Christmas playlist with you. It used to be a tradition: in November I’d start building a new playlist each year and I’d share...

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Forgiving Those Who’ve Hurt Us // Why & How
Life ► December 23, 2019

Forgiving Those Who’ve Hurt Us // Why & How

A few months after I posted My Jonah Story a friend reached out and asked about forgiveness when people hurt us. It’s so easy to cut these people from our lives. This friend’s question was:...

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Your Ultimate Christmas Music Playlist
Entertainment ► December 10, 2019

Your Ultimate Christmas Music Playlist

It’s that time of year! Some might even say it’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s that time when it’s socially acceptable to crank Christmas music 24/7 and have Christmas dance parties around...

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Christmas Music Playlist 2018
Creativity ► December 19, 2018

Christmas Music Playlist 2018

Of course, I had to come back in December if only to post my annual Christmas music playlist. But to be honest… for a little while I wasn’t sure if I would actually put it...

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Christmas Music Playlist 2017
Entertainment ► December 22, 2017

Christmas Music Playlist 2017

Who wasn’t sure I’d actually get this post up this year? 🙋🏻 But I do this every year and as I’ve been listening to music as I drive around I’ve been trying to remember which ones...

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Christmas in Madison, Wisconsin
Adventures ► December 13, 2017

Christmas in Madison, Wisconsin

I remember visiting the state Christmas tree in Madison, Wisconsin when I was younger. It would fill the rotunda, so round and full. When I think back on cozy Christmas memories, those visits to Madison,...

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2016 Christmas Music Playlist
Entertainment ► December 13, 2016

2016 Christmas Music Playlist

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! That’s right… it’s time for Christmas music! Those who have followed my blog for awhile have probably seen these playlists pop up before. I tend to share...

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Little One’s Adventures // Christmas Party
Uncategorized ► December 17, 2014

Little One’s Adventures // Christmas Party

Hello, everyone! Little One on the blog today. What’s shakin’? This weekend my writer had some people over. And they aren’t just any people! They’re the people that she abandons me for every day to...

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Christmas Playlist // 2014
Uncategorized ► December 16, 2014

Christmas Playlist // 2014

Why, hello there friends! Hopefully you’ll still think of me as a friend, because I have a confession to make. I heart Christmas music. Like, a lot. I’ve been known to listen to a song...

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Blogmas { Day 25 }: Merry Christmas
Uncategorized ► December 25, 2013

Blogmas { Day 25 }: Merry Christmas

“For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us; And the government will rest on His shoulders; And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father,...

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I'm Crystal, the storyteller behind Dreams, etc. I'm all about learning how to live slowly & sustainably, while also seeking adventure as we follow our dreams, etc.

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A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone ca A low key Sunday: church, pizza with mom, phone call with niece, dogs. What was your Sunday like?
Summer has never been my favorite season so I inte Summer has never been my favorite season so I intentionally try to find those moments that I enjoy. Here’s one from summer 2023: sitting outside and watching this bird couple care for their babies.
It’s true. Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. It’s true.

Okay, Mina. Your human needs a hug. And maybe we should consider taking more flattering videos of the two of us. 😂

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August. August.
July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summe July is over and I’m glad. I’m ready for summer to come to an end. I’m thankful that you can see Mina throughout the entire video…there were a few days in July that I wasn’t sure she would be around much longer. Hold your pups tight. 💙 #onesecondeveryday #onesecond #1secondeveryday #1se #monthinreview #videodiary
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