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    Gradchanted by Morgan Matson Book Review

    May 13, 2026

    Around this time last year, Gradchanted was published. It is the second book in the book collaboration between young adult author Morgan Matson and Disney. When it was published, I debated if I should purchase it. Although I have some praiseworthy things to say about the first book in the collaboration between Morgan and Disney, I didn’t like it a lot. After thinking about it for a while, I decided to purchase it to see how I’d like it. Since that time, I have read and reread the book a few times and decided to share some of my opinions…

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  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    4 Book Releases I’m Excited for in 2026

    This year has been an interesting year for books and I. I have been reading through my home library of books and discovered I own quite a few books I don’t like. Since I’m struggling to find a book I…

    By essieofwho April 29, 2026
  • Blog,  Cleaning,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Home,  Lifestyle,  Movies,  Musicals

    Gain x Wicked: For Good Fantabulous Floral Flings Laundry Detergent Review

    In 2025, the laundry detergent brand Gain, as well as many other brands, released collaboration collections to promote the movie, Wicked: For Good. The collection Gain released included a detergent and two in-wash scent boosters. During a shopping trip to…

    By essieofwho April 24, 2026
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fragrance,  Sephora

    Fragrances I Want to Try at Sephora- April 2026

    Earlier this week, I published a post about the new fragrances I want to try at Ulta Beauty. After searching for fragrances at other stores, I found some that I would like to try as well. The ones that stood…

    By essieofwho April 23, 2026
  • Accessories,  Blog,  Clothing,  Coat and Jackets,  Fangirl Lifestyle,  Fashion,  Jewelry,  Movies,  Shoes,  Shopping

    Favorite Pieces from The Devil Wears Prada 2 x Scoop Collection at Walmart

    The world premiere of the movie, The Devil Wears Prada 2, was on Monday, April 20, 2026. Due to the popularity of the first movie and the amount of time it took for the sequel to come to fruition, it…

    By essieofwho April 22, 2026
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fragrance,  Ulta Beauty

    Fragrances I Want to Try at Ulta Beauty- April 2026

    Every year, new fragrances are released. Sometimes I like them, sometimes I don’t. This year, I really like several fragrances that have been released. Whenever I found new fragrances I liked, I would write a post about my favorites. I…

    By essieofwho April 21, 2026
  • Blog,  Hobbies,  Lifestyle,  Other

    There are Too Many Camping Tents to Choose From….

    Right now I am on a roll to do research into which camping tent I want to buy. I already mentioned in a previous post I want to buy either a tent or a canopy to enjoy my back yard……

    By essieofwho April 20, 2026
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    The Search for Camping Gear for At Home Summer Fun

    Summer is coming soon. I am both excited and nervous about summer this year. I am excited about the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Yet, I am nervous because I live in Arizona, where the…

    By essieofwho April 17, 2026
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    Promchanted by Morgan Matson Book Review

    In 2024, a new book written by Morgan Matson was published. The difference between this book and her previous books was this book was published by Disney and is inspired by Disneyland and Disney’s movie, Sleeping Beauty. The book, called…

    By essieofwho April 15, 2026
  • Blog,  Finance,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary,  Shopping

    Reflections on a One Year Shift of My Shopping Habits

    Around this time of the year, I am normally shopping for many things. Some of these things are normal things that I need, but wear out over time. They include clothing, shoes, and a new purse. I also try to…

    By essieofwho April 14, 2026
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    A Rant about K. L. Walther’s Books with Taylor Swift References in Them

    There has been some topics I wanted to write posts about, but never had the nerve or courage to write and publish. One of the posts is about how many Taylor Swift references in books that I’ve been reading. I…

    By essieofwho April 13, 2026
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