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❤️ I Finally Said Farewell

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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Hi Reader!

I have somewhat of a complicated relationship with product packaging.

Most, I get rid of almost as soon as the item is in our house (food, cleaning and laundry supplies, hygiene products.)

But there are some things I tend to store in their original packaging (board games for sure, but also some craft machines and specialty kitchen gadgets.)

Our two Christmas Nativity sets were also in this latter category.

But after years of frustration, I finally decided to ditch ALL the specialty packaging for these items…and it’s a change I wish I had made so much sooner.

Sneak Peek

You are NOT going to believe the news I'm sharing in next week's Coffee Break post!

😳 📦 🚚 🫠

Behind the Scenes

This is the time of year, where those of us in the military community start to say farewell to the friends and neighbors who become family.

This week, I said "See you later," to a friend who was a blog reader long before she became a friend IRL.

She's been my biggest cheerleader, both onscreen and off, as I've navigated this last year of burnout, move(s), and pivots.

She never lost faith in me, my ideas, or my voice; and was instrumental in me returning to the blog earlier this year.

I'll forever be grateful for our real life friendship and the role she's played behind the scenes. ❤️

See you next week!

~Megan
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Military Spouse | Perpetual Renter - Sharing easy, affordable, & practical home decor & organization solutions to help you transform ANY space into a place you love! ❤️

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