Author: Beth
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Tea review: Reading Nook Blend black tea from Plum Deluxe
When I saw this tea’s ingredients, I frowned in puzzlement. Honestly, I wasn’t sure I’d enjoy it. I couldn’t see how those flavors would work together and couldn’t picture a blend. I’m always hesitant when it comes to lavender, anyway, because I love the smell, but the flavor reminds me… Read the rest…
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Easy alterations to repurpose old doll clothing
Every time I clean an area in my house, I try to get rid of some things to prevent it from becoming cluttered again. It helps keep us comfortable in our little house, and being able to walk into the closets is always a plus. Last time I cleaned and… Read the rest…
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Hand-me-downs and motherhood
There are some challenges that come with parenthood that people don’t tell you about. They’ll warn you of sleepless nights and spectators when you just want to use the bathroom alone. They’ll warn of messy kitchens and mountains of laundry and the way you’ll worry, sitting up at night with… Read the rest…
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Want pink hair? A review of 4 popular dyes
It’s been over a year since I decided to dye my hair pink. I’ve been all over–pink streaks, pink dip dye, pink all over, pink ombré–and while I decided I liked the ombré best, experimentation with different dyes kept going. Odd colors come in semi-permanents, and of the colors, pink… Read the rest…
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Tea review: Raspberry Earl Grey black tea from Plum Deluxe
As I mentioned in my last tea review, one of the unique things Plum Deluxe offers as a tea company is their monthly tea subscription that offers special blends you can’t get otherwise. That makes this month’s tea review special. Since I mentioned in our correspondence that I was fond… Read the rest…
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3 reasons to abandon a writing project
Late last year I shared a list of story ideas I decided not to use. It wasn’t that they were bad (okay, some of them were) but that they just didn’t work for me. Either they didn’t fit my preferred writing niches, or they didn’t give me enough to work… Read the rest…
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When Good Friends Write Bad Books
One of the greatest things about being a writer is the chance to connect with other writers. Sometimes they’re in your genre, sometimes they couldn’t be more different, but you’re always able to relate through your shared passion. And since writing is difficult, having support from fellow creatives is very… Read the rest…
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