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A Fond Farewell

August 5, 2020January 1, 2019 by Eliza Cross
New Years lantern

  Dear friends, Happy new year! I hope you had a lovely holiday season, and that your sparkling new year stretches ahead with a host of wonderful possibilities. 2019 marks …

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Categories Simple Living 1 Comment

For the Love of a Cheap Notebook

December 22, 2019December 26, 2018 by Eliza Cross
A spiral notebook to record your thoughts

Dear friends, Every year around this time, I buy a 200-sheet spiral notebook at the grocery store. The purchase sets me back about $3.00, and the rewards are at least …

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Categories Simple Living Tags journaling 2 Comments

Win a Copy of Easy Gingerbread Houses

November 26, 2018 by Eliza Cross
Easy Gingerbread Houses book

  Dear friends, I discovered the most charming holiday book, and I’m excited to share it with you. Easy Gingerbread Houses by Lisa Anderson will inspire even non-bakers to tap …

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Categories Books, Giveaways Tags Christmas, holiday decorating 10 Comments

Favorite Thanksgiving Recipes

November 19, 2018 by Eliza Cross
Favorite Thanksgiving recipes | Happy Simple Living blog

  Dear friends, Happy Thanksgiving week! Will you be hosting dinner, or perhaps bringing a dish to share? Or will you be enjoying a quiet celebration? My newly-married niece and …

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A Money Experiment That Might Blow You Away

November 16, 2018November 16, 2018 by Eliza Cross
A money experiment in Sowing and Reaping | Happy Simple Living blog

  Dear friends, Let me begin by saying that this post about money includes a verse from the Bible. I promise, I am not secretly trying to convert you to …

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Categories Simple Living Tags generosity, giving, tithing 4 Comments

6 Tips to Plan Your Staycation

November 12, 2018 by Eliza Cross
Enjoy a staycation and relax | Happy Simple Living blog

Dear friends, We are human beings. We are not human doings. But sometimes I get in a rut where I judge myself pretty strictly on what I get done every …

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Categories Simple Living Tags relaxation, stress 1 Comment

24 Nostalgic Christmas Ideas

September 29, 2020November 2, 2018 by Eliza Cross
Celebrate an old-fashioned Christmas

  Dear friends, The Advent season is upon us. Many of us long to simplify the holidays and find more meaning in the season. Have you ever noticed that often …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas, Christmas traditions, holiday traditions, holidays, simple Christmas 3 Comments

4 Ways to Pay Off Debt by Year End

October 25, 2018 by Eliza Cross
4 ways to pay off debt | Happy Simple Living blog

  Dear friends, We have about 10 weeks until the end of 2018. Isn’t that mind blowing? Here’s a challenge. What if we each do everything we can to pay …

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Categories Holidays, Money Tags credit card debt, holiday spending, money, money management 1 Comment

5 Gift Giving Myths to Let Go

November 11, 2021October 20, 2018 by Eliza Cross
5 myths to let go about giving gifts | Happy Simple Living blog

  Dear friends, A few years ago, I wanted to surprise an administrative assistant in another state who had been absolutely great to work with. We weren’t close, but I …

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Categories Holidays Tags Christmas, holidays, minimalist holidays 4 Comments
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