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What is Cozy Fantasy? + Hello Florida!
With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 25 (7/10/23)
What is Cozy Fantasy? + Hello Florida!
Hello, my lovely!
Last time I was in your inbox, we were in Tennessee....well we are now in Florida! Visiting family and taking a break before our drive out west. We're playing tennis in the evenings and enjoying being stationery for a bit. Also getting some much needed Amazon orders in while we're in the same place for a while, ha!
I am working hard right now on getting some more travel posts scheduled so you can take a peek into our new nomadic lives. The first is a review of Shenandoah National Park which we visited on our way down to North Carolina. Take a look below!
The lastest new post on the blog is a cozy fantasy book list. It has definitely been one of my favorite genres lately. If you don't know what it's all about, check out the post and maybe you'll like what you see!
Shop Update: Focusing on the blog means less focus on the shop, but I managed to drop some new listings this week, take a look at what's in store.
Links I want to share...
- Natural hair dye can be a great alternative to all those chemical filled hair dyes in the store or the salon! I found this article really interesting to read. Love Mountain Rose Herbs!
- This article lays out the top reasons to buy a Class C RV and many of them are why we chose ours!
- The best selling books of the week in case you need some more reading ideas! I always love to keep up with bookish news.
See what else I've read the past month on my Goodreads! Feel free to friend or follow so you can have updates on your feed.
Challenge yourself this year and try and read a book that fits every category for my 2023 Reading Challenge! Diversify your reading and have fun while you're doing it. Plus you get a free printable bookmark!
More Books:
12 Hot Summer Beach Reads 2023
Free Printable Bookish Coloring Pages
Hot Beach Reads Summer 2022
Books about Books for Book Lovers
Start Your Own Cookbook Club
So what is cozy fantasy? Find out and get suggestions on must read cozy fantasy books!
Find out must see spots in the majestic Shenandoah National Park in Virginia and plan your own trip!
Filled with fresh summer blueberries, this healthy snack is perfect served with dairy free whipped cream.
A cute little rustic galette made for two! It can be made vegan too.
A delicious gluten free cake with fresh fruits of the season! This decadent cake is tart from the lemons with a sweet vanilla icing.
More Recipes:
Peach Cobbler (V & DF)
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade (RF)
No Bake Almond Cacao Snack Balls (V, GF, Refined Sugar Free)
Have Your Own Tea Party (GF, V Options)
Banana Nut Muffins (GF & DF)
Back to the beginning, one of my first crafts posted on this blog, book page roses! Easy and beautiful for your home.
Plus see all my latest craft projects on my Crafting Instagram!
Start off your day right with these affirmations!
More Body & Mind Posts:
Benefits of Journaling
Preventative Practices for Anxiety
Self Care Practices During Stressful Times
My Essential Oil Based Skin Care Routine
Take a peek into my personal crafting and work space! (which is now packed up *sad face*)
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