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This & That: December 13, 2024

Britmas begins this week with many of our favorite British series premiering a seasonal treat, a new romantic (comedy?) film adapting an 18th century novel into a modern day delightful equivalent, a new French film starring three well-known and revered French actresses that is not to miss, discounts upon discounts on staple wardrobe finds, THE […]

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Outfits of the Month(4): What I Wear during Winter in Bend, Oregon, to walk & run with the pups!

In what feels like the blink, the morning walks and runs with the pups require more warmth, and out go the linen shorts and t-shirts and on go the wool gloves and stocking caps. Last month during a walk in the snow near Bend with good friends and their two cavaliers, my friend Greg captured […]

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The Journey to Discovering What We Seek

PETITES PENSÉESA new addition to TSLL's regular postings, available to all readers, non and Basic and TOP Tier members. Enjoy the Petites Pensées Lundi post each and every Monday as you begin the week, a shorter post replacing the Monday Motivational post, as I dive into completing TSLL's 4th book. This post, sharing thoughts to […]

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This & That: December 6, 2024

Three delicious cookbooks, three Oscar-worthy films, a new limited series from a favorite British historian, another British series based on a true story, books for traveling to Paris, for those who love a good rom-com, for improving ourselves so we can take part in healthy relationships, and for those who love walking. And of course, […]

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Why Not . . . Add a Cordless Lamp to Your Décor? 20 Lamps & Brands I Love and Recommend

Creating a welcoming mood in any room must take into account the type of lighting that is selected, and as we have talked about many times before, overhead lighting is not an option to embrace unless you are in a workspace (kitchen, etc.). However, it can be difficult to figure out how to place lighting […]

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393: How to Change Your Mind (literally), So You Can Change Your Life

“Some of [our] beliefs, habits and behaviours are acquired by chance, and some we have designed for ourselves. But the beauty of the human mind is that no matter how these beliefs were shaped, they can be changed.” —Nicole Vignola, author of Rewire: Break the Cycle, Alter Your Thoughts and Create Lasting Change Maybe it […]

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How Simplifying Increases the Overall Quality of Our Life (Petites Pensées Lundi)

PETITES PENSÉES LUNDIA new addition to TSLL's regular postings, available to all readers, non and Basic and TOP Tier members. Enjoy the Petites Pensées Lundi post each and every Monday as you begin the week, a shorter post replacing the Monday Motivational post, as I dive into completing TSLL's 4th book. This post, sharing thoughts […]

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A Cuppa Moments w/Shannon, December 2024

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This & That: November 29, 2024

SO much goodness and oodles of discoveries to share this week, yep, including more Black Friday sales of note. First, a French film that needs to be shared even if it is more than 10 years old as the leading actress won best actress, books sharing ideas for savoring the winter season, a new drama […]

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Navigating the MANY Sales – Black Friday thru Cyber Monday, TSLL’s favorite and trusted brands

I cannot remember a year over the past 14 where both the savings were as steep for so many brands (just about all of them), and in which the sales began so early. We’re talking before November even began! With that said, it just means there are more choices to make if indeed we do […]

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