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Are You Ready for Spring?
With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 19 (3/13/23)
Are You Ready for Spring?
Hello, my lovely!
Spring is here next Monday and I am so ready for it! I'm ready to see the flowers bloom and hear the birds chirp. I'm ready to get on the road with my husband and explore our beautiful country! I am so excited to unveil the RV once renovations are done. We are still working very hard on it. We are hoping to be on the road in April, so get ready for Vanlife and Travel content!
In the meantime, enjoy some spring time recipes and crafts on the blog! There's also always time to check out what books I've been recommending so you can check off categories on your Reading Challenge.
Shop Updates: Now over 400 listings in my Etsy shop! My Cottage Core designs have been getting a lot of love. What would like to see in my shop?
Make sure to visit my Printables shop filled with lovely bookmarks, stationery, pen paling kits, wall art and more. I am working on new listings as we speak!
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!
This creamy tahini dressing is what really makes this salad a keeper, plus it is filled with cancer fighting veggies!
These tart, but still sweet raspberry bars are simply divine. You will be fighting over who gets the last piece.
With a bruléed top, this sweet, buttery peach cobbler will melt in your mouth. And it's vegan!
More Recipes:
Easy Creamy Chia Pudding
GF Lemon Blueberry Torte
Homemade Strawberry Jam
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade
GF DF Banana Nut Muffins
Stawberry Mango Swirl Sorbet
This easy macrame plant hanger only requires learning 2 knots! Easy, fun and perfect to make for some new plants this spring.
This fun project is a great way to relax with some paints. It's great to do with kids too! Minimal supplies required.
More Crafts:
Find a Pen Pal
Easy Aromatherapy Stress Ball
DIY Book Page Paper Roses
Free Bookish Coloring Pages
Mermaid Tail Macrame Keychain
Plus see all my latest craft projects on my Crafting Instagram!
Take a peek into my personal crafting and work space!
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Librarian by day, blogger and small biz owner by night. I am a lover of plant based baking and cooking, all different kinds of crafts, reading, and self care. Check out my newsletter and sign up below!
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