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  • Blog,  Cooking,  Fashion,  Home,  Home Decor,  Kate Spade New York,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle,  Shopping

    Kate Spade New York x Target Collection Favorites: Homewares

    While browsing the new Kate Spade New York x Target collection, I discovered a lot of things I liked in the homewares section of the collection. Since the collection is so large, I was not surprised I would find things…

    By essieofwho April 11, 2025
  • Blog,  Cooking,  Home,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle

    My New Mixer Problems and Buying Another New Mixer

    Last year, I talked about purchasing a new mixer. I did and, after almost a year of use, it broke. What happened is that I used it to make too many heavy doughs for bread, going over the mixer’s capabilities.…

    By essieofwho February 7, 2025
  • Blog,  christmas,  Cooking,  Fall,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Lifestyle,  Thanksgiving

    Home Goods Haul- October 2024

    After many months, I went shopping at Home Goods in October. I went for the sole reason to buy seasonal kitchen towels. My old fall and Christmas themed towels had finally worn out so I needed new ones. I really…

    By essieofwho November 13, 2024
  • Blog,  Cooking,  Food and Cooking,  Heath/Safety,  Home,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary

    A Life Update: Eczema, Refrigerator Problems, and Wrapping My Head Around Fixing My House

    Well, life has been… interesting. I’m still struggling to maintain a constant post schedule this year. I thought everything had returned to normal last week… until something really serious happened to my refrigerator. Since there are so many things happened…

    By essieofwho October 7, 2024
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Cleaning,  Fall,  Fragrance,  Holidays,  Home,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle,  Shopping,  Skin Care

    Softsoap Fall 2024 Hand Soap Collection

    In August, my local Walmart began to carry the fall scented Softsoap hand soaps. I don’t like to use scented hand soaps anymore, but I still enjoy seeing them every season. This year, the soaps were available in both soap…

    By essieofwho September 6, 2024
  • 4th of July,  Blog,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Kitchen,  Shopping,  Shopping Hauls

    Home Goods Haul- June 2024

    In June, I decided to go shopping for some new home decor. I didn’t want to buy a lot of new things. Just something to add to my decor. One of the stores I decided to shop at was Home…

    By essieofwho July 9, 2024
  • Blog,  Holidays,  Home,  Kitchen,  Shopping,  Valentines Day

    Home Goods Valentine’s Day Rae Dunn Ceramic Decor 2024

    Every holiday season, Rae Dunn releases new products. This Valentine’s Day, it is no different. What is different though, is I was able to find Rae Dunn decor at a new Home Goods store! I really enjoyed finding anything Valentine’s…

    By essieofwho February 13, 2024
  • Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2021,  christmas,  Holidays,  Home,  Kitchen,  Shopping,  Thanksgiving

    Nostalgia Holiday Mini Waffle Makers

    Recently, while browsing the holiday section of my local Walmart, I found they have holiday themed Nostalgia mini waffle makers. My local Walmart is in a rural area and has problems receiving stock due to the supply chain problems that…

    By essieofwho December 12, 2021
  • Blog,  christmas,  Cooking,  Holidays,  Home,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle,  Target,  Thanksgiving

    Cuisinart 15 Inch Stainless Steel Roaster Review

    It’s November, which means the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are coming soon. Since it’s a pretty chaotic time of the year, I wanted to get ready for the holiday season before it arrives. One of the important things I need…

    By essieofwho November 7, 2021
  • Bedding,  Blog,  Food and Cooking,  Furniture,  Home,  Home Decor,  Kitchen,  Lifestyle

    5 Things I Already Invested in For My Future Home

    I recently talked about my decision to not discuss my next phases in my life, including moving out of my current residence. I still don’t feel comfortable talking about what’s going on in my life, I still want to talk…

    By essieofwho April 14, 2021
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