Spring Madewell Outfit Inspiration

I was doing some online window shopping this weekend and thought I’d share some spring Madewell outfit inspiration. Some of my older jean shorts have seen better days, for example, and I’m looking to add some more dresses to my wardrobe. Madewell — one of my go-to stores — has some great spring pieces, from shorts to dresses, jeans to tees. Shop some of the best pieces I found here!

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The Great Courses: The Best British History Courses

The Great Courses are online university-level courses designed for lifelong learning, taught by renowned professors and scholars. Unsurprisingly, I have always been drawn to their history course selection — particularly the British history titles. Explore the best British History courses from The Great Courses here!

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Body Positive Social Media Accounts to Follow

I don’t know about you, but even with my attempts to remain active and positive during social distancing, I’ve been feeling pretty down about my body image. I wanted to share some body positive social media accounts that I’ve been following. These accounts have been helping me feel better about this period of time. Explore five of my favorite body positive social media accounts here!

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My Current Loves: 21st Edition

Welcome back to the Cats & Coffee My Current Loves series. This edition features four things that stand out in the last month for me: Prickly Thistle’s little tartan pouch, Lulu Organics Hair Powder, Country Bathhouse Bath Bombs, and Obama’s latest memoir, A Promised Land.

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International Women’s Day

Meditations on International Women’s Day | “She’s got some sort of notion in her head concerning the eternal rights of women.” – Kate Chopin’s The Awakening (1899)

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Tips for Eating a Plant Based Diet on a Budget

Whether you’re a vegetarian, pescatarian, or not, it’s always a great idea to incorporate more plants into one’s diet. However, grocery shopping for a plant based diet can add up quickly. Don’t let the price tags of some of the staples of a plant based diet scare you off, though. Check out my tips for eating a plant based diet on a budget here!

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The Best TikToks: Cute Animal Edition

I have found a certain amount of escapism in TikTok and IG Reels lately. While I appreciate informative ones, I am gravitating towards the funny, the cute, and the simply entertaining. As such, I thought I’d share some of my favorite TikToks by category, starting here with Cute Animal TikToks. Enjoy some of my favorite cute animal videos here!

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Wall Art Decor: Affordable, Printable, & Unique Options

Recently, I visited the Rifle Paper Co. store in Winter Park, Florida, and the trip reignited my interest in pretty art prints. Since I don’t have the wall space to house all the pieces that caught my eye myself, I decided to create a round up of some of my favorite finds.

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Critter Crafting Cat Mats: Pet Blankets for Cats

Did you know I have a crochet shop? Well, I do! My shop, Critter Crafting, specializes in Cat Mats, handmade crochet pet blankets for cats and small dogs. All of Critter Crafting grew out of a desire to keep the furbabies in my life comfy cozy — really, the epitome of Cat Mom Life! Read up on Cat Mat frequently asked questions and learn more about my cozy pet blankets for cats here!

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