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Perseverance Has Landed & Link Up On the Edge #233
Yesterday the Perseverance successfully landed on Mars! And I might just be the most ridiculous person in the eyes of my children. I made the kids sit in the living room with me as I watched the live commentary from NASA and I was getting so mad at them for their lack of appreciation of this monumental event. You might already know that I am a complete space geek. I love this stuff! It is so mind boggling to me how humans have learned to navigate outer space with such precision that we can launch a Rover into the atmosphere seven months ago, follow its 293 million mile journey, and…
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Nordgreen: A Timeless Gift with a Story & Link Up On the Edge #232
In 2017, Danish partners Pascar Sivam and Vasilij Brandt launched Nordgreen with the mission of building a brand that is committed to sustainable practices while also creating a beautiful and functional line of designer timepieces. The name itself represents their dedication to designing classic and minimalist watches that stay true to a Nordic aesthetic while utilizing green methods in support of the environment. Peoples from the Nordic region feel a very strong connection to nature and an appreciation for its ability to thrive through the challenges of time and humanity’s systematic destruction of our natural world. Based on this idea, Nordgreen’s partners feel an inherent responsibility to social and environmental…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 6: Purple Argyle Sweater & Link Up On the Edge #231
I am going to try to keep this short and sweet today since I am scrambling at the last minute to get a post written for my Friday Link Up On the Edge Party. I decided to take Tuesday off from doing any blogging stuff after my early morning rounds. It was snowing like crazy out, all gray and gloomy, and so I cozied up and enjoyed a relaxing day in front of the television. Speaking of that, I do need to share the things I have been watching with you all soon. Anyway, I took Tuesday off with every intention of getting tons of things done on Wednesday. And…
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Jumping on the Shacket Wagon & Link Up On the Edge #230
As much as I love all things style related because it is my primary outlet for creative expression, I am rather slow to jump on the new trend wagon. I have a tendency to admire something from afar, styled to perfection on others, for quite a long while before I will attempt the newest fad in fashion for myself. While I am absolutely a compulsive shopper and always have been, there are just certain things that I need to contemplate and consider before adding to my closet. I never like to spend a lot of money on clothing because I enjoy having limitless options to play dress up. I am…
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Adventures in Thrifting Part 5: Oversized Pink Striped Dress & Link Up On the Edge #229
I just realized that I have not shared an Adventures in Thrifting post since early December although most of my outfit posts tend to include thrifted items. The majority of shopping that I have done this past year has been in thrift and second hand shops and I have been an avid thrifter since my teenage years. As my wardrobe continues to grow (because I am a clothing hoarder), the percentage of preloved items becomes larger and larger. While I have proven unable to curb my shopping habits (and it’s okay really, I have accepted this weakness of mine and am willing to live with it), shifting the majority of…
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The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book: Monochrome & Link Up On the Edge #228
Welcome to The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book! This is The Good Buy/Good-Bye Book. A series that I co-host with Nancy where you can choose whether you want to share a Good Buy (which is an item you are really exited about) or a Good-Bye (which is an item you are going to say good-bye to, previously known as a Bad Buy). Every month you can choose which item you want to submit. A Good Buy or a Good-Bye. We will provide the theme for each month. Photos should be submitted to us by the 10th of the month with a few sentences explaining why it is a Good Buy or Good-Bye. This month’s theme is Monochrome which doesn’t exactly lend…
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Taking a Mental Health Day & Link Up On the Edge #227
I am taking a mental health day. Because I’m pooped. And because I have the luxury to do so. I am very grateful to have such a luxury, too. Enjoy the link party, have a great weekend, and stop by Monday for more of my furry ensemble! Featured Favorites Reader Favorite (Most Clicked) Rena of Fine Whatever shared her post, Don’t Get Me Started: Sourdough Pretzels, A (K)not So Easy Adventure. I totally applaud her enthusiasm for trying these fun new adventures and sharing the results. They look delicious! Fashion Favorite MK of MK’s Adventures in Style shared her post, Festive Wear? Festive WHERE? featuring some pretty magnificent holiday outfit…
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Welcoming the New Year in Shades of Blue & Link Up On the Edge #226
This may be the most highly anticipated arrival of the new year of all the new years that I have welcomed in my lifetime. For everyone, the year 2020 was basically a bust that left us all feeling a little bit blue, a whole lot frustrated, a smidgen angry, and then it was all tied up with a giant bow of disappointment. But a new day is dawning, a new year has arrived, and all we can do is welcome it with enthusiasm and hope for a better future. This Seneca quote keeps repeating in my head, reminding me that life will continue its perpetual waxing and waning as it…
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Merry Christmas to All & Link Up On the Edge #225
“The way you spend Christmas is far more important than how much.” Henry David Thoreau Merry Christmas everyone! I am feeling the need for a little break from overtaxing my brain and I don’t feel like writing much today. So I am going to share my Christmas outfit from a photoshoot we did earlier this week. This outfit features the snowflake sweater that is the same as my mint green reindeer sweater from Wednesday’s post. I do think this color (pink? peach? salmon?) is bit better for my complexion and I really loved the way it paired with my thrifted red satin skirt for some good holiday vibes. We took…
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Reindeer Dress for an Early Christmas & Link Up On the Edge #224
Happy Friday, y’all! I am so late getting to this post because this week has just been an overwhelming cyclone of holiday activities. As you are all are probably finishing up your last minute things with a week left until Christmas, I will preparing our Christmas Eve dinner tonight to celebrate this weekend. You see, Army life has trained us that all holidays have a season and none have to be celebrated on the actual designated calendar day. Generally, we are the ones who have to travel to visit family on the holidays, but this year the travel restrictions and the out of pocket costs for travel related Covid testing…
