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Happy New Year!
With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 3 (1/29/21)
Happy New Year!
Hello, my lovelies!
I write to you for the first time in the new year. My husband and I tried to start the new year off right by doing the Medical Medium Liver Rescue Cleanse. It was a toughie! Only fruits and vegetables really. Next up will be some heavy metal detoxing. Eating healthier is definitely on my mental list of new year's resolutions.
In other news... I have a veritable ton of sticker sheets and printables to get ready to go into the shop. Some will be trickling out sooner than others. I have a couple things planned for Valentine's Day and February which is Library Lover's Month as well, so keep your eyes peeled on the blog and shop!
In the meantime, I hope you're keeping cozy indoors on these chilly winter days!
Current Read:
Just Finished:
This delicious lentil and veggie soup is the perfect comfort food for those chilly days, especially if you're in blizzards like me here in New York!
For all the meat eaters out there, there's this delicious and hearty red bean chili. Have some cornbread or guac with it. Yum!
Ooey gooey chocolate lava cakes are the perfect dessert for long winter nights. This recipe for two is great for Valentine's Day too!
More Winter Recipes:
Harry Potter's Pumpkin Pasties
Vegan Gluten Free Stuffed Mushrooms
Cookie in a Cup (with Vegan Option!)
Here's my top picks from all my reading last year!
There are so many "best of" lists out there for books of the year, so I thought I would compile a list of lists where you have a spot to refer to all of them at once!
Start out the year with some self-help books so you can set-up your new year's resolutions!
More Reading Lists:
**Valentine's Picks--Best Contemporary Romance**
Christmas Reading to Keep the Cheer Alive
Animal Behavior Reading List
I'm trying to do more Youtube videos, so here's some of my latest! I'm aiming for a video to publish every two weeks.
Valentine's Day String Gnomes
These cute gnomes are a great gift for your significant other or just to decorate your home with during the Valentine's Season!
Oops Grab Bags
Get one of my oopsie grab bags, you'll get a bundle of stickers at an 80% discount!
Available February 1st!
"Library of" Bookplate Stickers!
Get your own personalized bookplate stickers for your library to celebrate
Library Lover's Month! These stickers will be launched on February 1st, next Tuesday!
See what else I have in store!
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!
Talk Soon! With Love, Melissa
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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