Short and sweet because it's puzzle season!


Every day I'm puzzlin'

This is my favorite time of year to do puzzles because the days of sunlight are shorter and the cold weather keeps me inside where it's cozy.

So I'm going to keep this short and sweet because I want to get back to my puzzle!

Thank you for being part of my online community. Some of you have been here since the beginning. Some of you are friends in real life. I'm grateful for all of you as well as the support and encouragement you provide.

However you're celebrating Thanksgiving, may you be blessed.

Small Gift. 💝

Many are shopping this time of year so I put together a few of my favorite brands—not to tell you to spend more money because "they're having the best sale".

Simply to give you some guidance when it comes to supporting better brands that are prioritizing sustainability and the planet over making profits.

Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours!

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