If the new year has you inspired to clean out some digital clutter, today’s post is for you! We’re going to break down digital photo organization. If you just cringed and were stricken by guilty feelings over the thousands of photos lingering on your phone, you’re definitely not alone. Finding a way to keep up with alllllllll the photos we…
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Photo Organization for the Rest of Us: How to Back Up and Organize Your Digital Photos Even If You’re Not Techy
How to Feel Better During Winter: 17 Tiny Things I’m Trying to Stave Off Winter Blues
We’re in the throes of January. It’s been gray and depressing for, like, 9 days in a row here in Chicago. Omnicron is stupid. And there’s a whole lot of winter left. If we ever needed a tiny serving of joy, it’s right now. So today, I’m sharing a few ideas for how to feel better during winter. These small…
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Anna’s Best Books of 2021
It’s time for one of my favorite annual posts – the best books I read this year! But before we dive into the titles, let’s pause for a little literary reflection. I share this with you because I find it so helpful when other people talk openly about their reading lives. Knowing that other people hit reading ruts, struggle to…
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Anna’s Favorite Things of 2021
Welcome to the 2nd annual Anna’s Favorite Things! Not trying to compete with Oprah here, but who doesn’t love a favorite things list? Give me those recommendations that are tried and true, that have been proven over time. And that’s what we’ve got today! Below, you’ll find my very favorite things from 2021. Some of these were purchased in 2021,…
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The Best Books I Read This Fall (Plus Personalized Book Recommendations so You Know if They’re a Good Fit for You!)
Book recommendations time! We’re trying out a new bookish series around here. In the interest of helping you find great new books to add to your TBR, I’m sharing my favorite book recommendations at the end of each season.
This is Your Holiday Reality Check: Prepare for the Holidays with 3 Stress-Busting Questions
It’s time for a holiday reality check. This year, that holiday squeeze started so darn early with the gift guides rolling out in October (October!) and the inescapable supply chain conversations. And it’s not getting better, is it? Just a few days ago, I found myself distracted from work as I scribbled Post-it after Post-it with holiday tasks that felt…
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Book Themed Gifts for Book Lovers
Fellow readers, the day has come. It’s time for the annual literary gift guide! If you’re looking for a book-themed gift for a reader you love – or you’re a book lover looking to fill out your own wish list! – you’ll find something to love on this list. The t-shirts! The prints! The decor! Gah. I’ve been collecting ideas…
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The Best Fall Cocktails to Get Your Apple and Pumpkin Fix (Adam’s Bar Cart)
Just in time for your Halloween bash (or you know, a regular Friday night), Adam and I are back with recipes for the best fall cocktails! If you’re new around here, my husband Adam is our cocktail connoisseur. He loves nothing more than shaking up a quality cocktail, and he’s very good at it. This fall, I’m borrowing his expertise,…
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