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What Christmas Sounded Like
Christmas music used to sound different. From timeless carols and Elvis on repeat to modern originals that earned their place, this is a nostalgic, opinionated look at the songs that survived and the ones that didn’t need fixing. Continue reading
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The Christmas Eve secret we never told
A late-night accident, a kitchen full of lobster tails, and a promise to keep quiet became one of my favorite Christmas memories. This story kicks off 15 Days of Christmas at The Creative Quill. An invitation to slow down, laugh, and remember the imperfect moments that turn the holidays into something lasting. Continue reading
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Gratitude isn’t seasonal produce
Every November, everyone suddenly remembers gratitude exists, right up until the leftovers hit Tupperware. But thankfulness isn’t seasonal produce with an expiration date. It’s a year-round muscle we forget to flex until the calendar nags us. Here’s a reminder to stay grateful… even in December traffic, and throughout the year. Continue reading
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The Halloween hangover
The cobwebs are still clinging, the candy’s gone missing, and somehow it’s already Thanksgiving season. In this snarky post-Halloween reality check, I wonder why the holidays insist on sprinting back-to-back and question humanity’s obsession with pumpkin spice, inflatables, and performing seasonal cheer before the fake blood’s even dry. Continue reading
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Candy-coated crime scene
Candy corn is the candy that won’t die. Some people hoard it like treasure; others treat it like edible wax crayons. From its chicken-feed origins to today’s neon pyramid debates, this sugary triangle is fall’s most controversial snack. Here’s why it sparks so much drama, and where I stand. Continue reading
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