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    5 Manga Series I Would Purchase Again If I Needed to Restart My Collection

    Over the years, I’ve watched and read social media content about different things a person would repurchase if they needed to restart their collection or restore what they lost for unforeseen reasons. Usually these lists serve as a way to…

    By essieofwho July 23, 2026
  • Activities,  Blog,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary

    What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?- Daily Writing Prompt

    I am a firm believer that finding joy and happiness in everyday things is important to maintaining motivation to get through tough times. Even when times are not as tough, everyday things that bring happiness is a way of relaxing…

    By essieofwho July 16, 2026
  • Blog,  Cleaning,  Home,  Lifestyle,  Other,  Personal & Comentary

    A Little Update on What I’ve Been Doing on My Blogging Break & Why I Don’t Want to Post About It

    For the past few weeks, during my blogging break, I’ve been working on cleaning out my house. It was not the only thing I did during my break, but it is the activity that took up most of my free…

    By essieofwho July 9, 2026
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    Gradchanted by Morgan Matson Book Review

    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…

    By essieofwho May 13, 2026
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    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
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    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
  • Blog,  Books,  Lifestyle

    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,  Books,  Lifestyle

    Books I Read and Finished in March 2026

    After spending the month of February not reading as much as I planned, I got the urge to read again near the end of March. I had some time to spend reading, so I began to pick up books I…

    By essieofwho April 8, 2026
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Hello! My name is Jessica Anderson, formerly known as Mary Ruth Anderson online, and I am a woman who lives in the Sonoran desert of Arizona. I started this blog in order to encourage myself to fulfill my dreams as well as talk openly about anything I am interested in.

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  • 5 Manga Series I Would Purchase Again If I Needed to Restart My Collection July 23, 2026
  • What are 5 everyday things that bring you happiness?- Daily Writing Prompt July 16, 2026
  • My Search for Camping Gear for Summer 2026- How the Search is Going and Changes in Plans July 14, 2026
  • A Little Update on What I’ve Been Doing on My Blogging Break & Why I Don’t Want to Post About It July 9, 2026
  • An Early Happy 4th of July and A Late June 2026 Life Update June 27, 2026

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