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  • Blog,  Cooking,  Fall,  Holidays,  Lifestyle,  Thanksgiving

    Making My Own Pumpkin Puree for Pumpkin Pies- Part 2

    Earlier this fall, I wrote a post about trying to make my own pumpkin puree out of a pumpkin I purchased in store. I wanted to use the puree to make pumpkin pies out of. I was worried I purchased…

    By essieofwho November 20, 2023
  • Arizona,  Blog,  Fall,  Holidays,  Travel

    8 Fall Activities to Do in Arizona

    Fall is a wonderful time of the year in the state of Arizona. The temperatures are cooling off, the days are getting shorter, and outdoor weather events are in full swing! Even though there are so many activities and events,…

    By essieofwho September 28, 2023
  • Blog,  Cooking,  Fall,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    I Bought a Pumpkin for Fall! Why I Did It and What I’m Going to Do With It

    Yes, the title of the post says it all. I purchased a pumpkin for the fall! It wasn’t very expensive, but it is still important. This pumpkin is the first pumpkin I ever purchased to create pumpkin pie with! Before…

    By essieofwho September 27, 2023
  • Arizona,  Blog,  Fall,  Holidays,  Travel

    7 Fall Town and City Road Trip Destinations in Arizona

    For many, fall is a great time to go on a road trip. The temperatures are cooling off. In honor of the changing season, there are so many special events and thing happening. Fall road trips are especially important in…

    By essieofwho September 26, 2023
  • Arizona,  Blog,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Travel

    My Dream Fall Bucket List Activities for 2023

    It’s officially fall! I’m always really happy to see this season come, but this year, I feel like I need to make this year’s fall special. I want to celebrate the fall arrival and enjoy the fact there are so…

    By essieofwho September 25, 2023
  • Blog,  Books,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Lifestyle

    The Annual Fall Reread of Fantasy Novels (And How This Became a Tradition for Me)

    For the past few years, I’ve been watching aesthetic themed YouTube videos. To be honest, I really wanted to watch these YouTube videos in order to offset the crazy, not-so-cozy life I live. The escapism these videos have provided for…

    By essieofwho September 15, 2023
  • Blog,  Fall,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Personal & Comentary

    Thoughts on Decorating for Fall Prior to Fall Equinox and How I’m Feeling About My Own Life

    Fall is everywhere right now, but for me, it hasn’t felt like fall at all. I love fall, but this year it has been hard to celebrate fall early. It’s been hot (Over 100 degrees Fahrenheit) in Arizona, which means…

    By essieofwho September 5, 2023
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Shopping,  Skin Care,  Ulta Beauty

    Hempz Fall 2022 Skin Care at Ulta Beauty

    I went back and forth about writing a post about Hempz’s Fall 2022 skincare. It’s not because of controversy around the Hemp Seed oil in the Hemp products, it’s because I’m allergic to Hemp Seed oil! I prefer to talk…

    By essieofwho November 10, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Shopping,  Skin Care,  Ulta Beauty

    Dionis Fall 2022 Skin Care Line at Ulta Beauty

    While looking at The Body Shop’s Fall products, I found a brand that looking interesting. It is Dionis and it sells skincare made with goat milk. I used goat milk products before, but I didn’t know the Ulta Beauty closest…

    By essieofwho November 9, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Shopping,  Skin Care,  Ulta Beauty

    The Body Shop Fall 2022 Skin Care at Ulta Beauty

    While searching for new Fall scented and themed products, I found a product from The Body Shop with a fall themed scent. It was located near other fall themed and scented beauty products. I am not very familiar with The…

    By essieofwho November 8, 2022
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