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  • Blog,  Fall,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Kitchen,  Party and Celebration,  Shopping,  Thanksgiving

    Michaels Stores’ Give Thanks Fall 2025 Decorations

    Fall decorations have changed a lot over the years. Although there are the normal and expected decorations, such as pumpkins, leaves, and more, sometimes there are themes that are unusual and… well… odd. Especially in more recent years. This year,…

    By essieofwho October 9, 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
  • Advice,  Blog,  Books,  Cooking,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Lifestyle,  Thanksgiving

    Book Review: From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern

    Earlier this year, I decide to read the book From Harvest to Home by Alicia Tenise Chew and Tom McGovern. Alicia wrote the book while Tom took the photographs inside the book. It is a book about “seasonal activities, inspired…

    By essieofwho October 2, 2024
  • Blog,  Fall,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Shopping,  Thanksgiving

    Walmart Fall 2024 Throw Pillows

    I just finished writing posts about the fall decor at Walmart this year. Among the fall decor was throw pillows. I debated if I should include the throw pillows in the 2024  fall decor posts, but I decided to dedicate…

    By essieofwho September 19, 2024
  • 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
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Skin Care,  Thanksgiving,  Ulta Beauty

    Tree Hut Fall 2022 Skin Care at Ulta Beauty

    At my local Ulta Beauty, there are still quite a few fall themed beauty products still available. Well, they were available when I shopped at the store in late October! I was amazed how many fall products were still available.…

    By essieofwho November 7, 2022
  • Beauty,  Blog,  Blogmas,  Blogmas 2020,  Fall,  halloween,  Holidays,  Makeup,  Thanksgiving,  Ulta Beauty

    Too Faced’s 2020 Pumpkin Spice Holiday Collection at Ulta Beauty

    A while ago, I went to Ulta Beauty to see what the make up holiday collections and gift sets looks like. While there, I saw Too Faced’s 2020 holiday collection. Although I saw the whole collection in store, I wanted…

    By essieofwho November 9, 2020
  • Blog,  christmas,  Holidays,  Lifestyle,  Personal & Comentary,  Thanksgiving

    Thoughts on the 2020 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and Local Parades Changes

    A while ago, Macy’s announced that they will hold the 94th annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on November 26, 2020. Due to the pandemic, the parade will be different. It will be televised only and there will be additional changes…

    By essieofwho November 7, 2020
  • Blog,  Easter,  Holidays,  Home,  Home Decor,  Lifestyle,  Summertime,  Thanksgiving

    My Mismatched Quarantine Holiday Decor- April 2020

    In March, when I began to get ready putting up my Easter decorations, I also did a mini clean out and organize of some of the things in my house. During my cleaning spree, I found some decorations I love…

    By essieofwho May 21, 2020

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