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    Movie Review: The September Issue (2009)

    August 5, 2022

    During the sort-of social media/blogging break I recently took, I fell into a rabbit’s hole of watching movies on YouTube’s movie and TV show channel. I couldn’t go out and watch movies in the movie theater like I wanted to, so watching the channel really helped me feed my need for new movies without needing to leave the house. Even though YouTube offers movies that can be bought or rented, I prefer the free with ads section. Basically, you can watch the movies and TV shows without paying a fee to watch them. You do need to sit through ads,…

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  • Blog,  Fashion,  Lifestyle

    What I Learned About My Fashion Taste by Making My Own Clothes

    For the past few months, I tried to spend my spare time on making myself new clothes. I enjoy sewing, but I never had the time to make myself clothes. This changed a few months ago when I had vehicle…

    By essieofwho August 4, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Candles,  Easter,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Shop with me,  Shopping,  Skin Care,  Summertime

    Bath and Body Works Semi-Annual Sale In Store Photographs- 2022

    Way back in June, Bath and Body Works held their summer semi-annual sale for 2022. At the time, I had many vehicle problems and was too busy to shop it as much as I planned. Despite this, I was able…

    By essieofwho August 1, 2022
  • Blog,  Home,  Lifestyle,  Other,  Personal & Comentary

    Thoughts on Moving to a City (Plus Pros and Cons)

    As I write this, I’m still trying to figure out a timeline for when I can move from my current home. Everything moving related is still up in the air due to delays beyond my control. In order to keep…

    By essieofwho July 19, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Skin Care,  Ulta Beauty

    SpongeBob Squarepants x Truly Collection at Ulta Beauty

    During a shopping trip at Ulta Beauty, I found another collaboration available at the store. It is the SpongeBob Squarepants x Truly collection! The collection isn’t very large, but there were products available to purchase, so I decided to take…

    By essieofwho July 18, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian

    A few years ago, I placed an order of books I thought I read before but didn’t remember if I did. One of those books was Stay Sweet by Siobhan Vivian. I thought I remember reading the book, but I…

    By essieofwho June 30, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary

    Book Review: Gossip Girl by Cecily von Zigersar

    Back in the late 2000’s, a friend of mine let me borrow her copy of Cecily von Zigersar’s book, Gossip Girl. I read it, and over the years forgot most of it, but I remember that I read it before…

    By essieofwho June 29, 2022
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    Book Review: Finding the Edge: My Life on the Ice by Karen Chen

    Earlier this year, I had a slow week at my day job. Since I had time on my hands, and no other sewing and knitting projects to work on at that time, I decided to challenge myself to read as…

    By essieofwho June 28, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli

    Back in the 2000’s, teachers at the school I attended began to talk about a new book that they loved. The book is Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli. They really loved the book and thought quite highly about the story. It…

    By essieofwho June 27, 2022
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    Book Review: The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments in Fashion by Megan Hess

    Earlier this year, I decided to collect some of Megan Hess’ books. The first book I purchased was Illustrated World of Couture, but my second and third was New York: Through the Fashion Eye and The Dress: 100 Iconic Moments…

    By essieofwho June 26, 2022
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Book Review: Love by Chance by Kacy Cross

    When my favorite Hallmark Gold Crown store was closing, I went inside to do some last time shopping. While in there, I found a few books and DVDs from Hallmark still available. They were on sale for a deep discount,…

    By essieofwho June 25, 2022
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