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Happy New Year!
With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 15 (1/2/23)
Happy New Year!
Hello, my lovelies!
We are officially in the year 2023...crazy right? Another year in the books. The new year always brings resolutions, goals and the like so the next few weeks of upcoming posts are all about goals, gratitude, journaling and self help.
The two new posts in this newsletter are about positive affirmations and journaling for mental health. Time to focus on you! What do you want your life to bring this new year?
Shop Updates: Almost at 200 listings in my Etsy shop! I am in the process of updating it for Valentines day which is around the corner! Maybe start looking for a gift for your partner, shipping deadlines will be fast approaching.
I am in the process as well with adding some more bundles to my printables shop. If you love stationery, stayed for a stationery bundle coming soon!
Talk to you soon <3
Learn about how journaling can benefit your mental health! A good practice can help improve your state of mind.
Learn 30 new positive affirmations for the new year, plus get a free print to frame or put on your fridge to remind yourself.
Challenge yourself next 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!
Make your own easy calming stress ball with essential oils like lavender and orange to relieve any new year's stress.
More Crafts:
Intro to Bullet Journaling
Geometric Watercolor Bookmarks
Free Bookish Coloring Pages
Easy DIY Macrame Plant Hanger
This easy flavorful chai latte recipe is a real hit with my family and friends. It will be with yours too!
These spiced apple pie cookies are delicious vegan and gluten free treats!
I took a dive back in the archives and found these super moist, super yummy banana nut chocolate chip muffins. Gluten, dairy and refined sugar free!
More Recipes:
Cinnamon Buns (Vegan!)
Cranberry Orange Mocktail
Vegan British Treacle Tart
V GF Stuffed Mushrooms
Cranberry Orange Ginger Mocktail
GF DF Chocolate Lava Cakes for Two
Join my reading challenge next year!
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Now over 100 products in the shop with new listings every day! Tees, hoodies, candles and more. Don't miss the holiday flash sales.
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This ultimate bundle is every pen pal listing I have in my shop for half the price! Trackers, stationery, ephemera, about, address sheets and more.
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My best selling reading tracker bookmarks all in one giant bundle!
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All created on procreate, these lovely vintage patterns, washi sampes and ephemera are the perfect addition to your pen paling stationery.
New posts published every Monday at 8am EST!
When you try my recipes, crafts or book recommendations, I'd love to hear what you thought! Leaving a quick comment and star rating helps other people to see my blog and I love the feedback, so thank you!
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Hi! I'm a Melissa.
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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