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With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 22 (5/1/23)

Looking for a new Craft?

Hello, my lovely!

Our apartment is almost all in boxes now and I'm hoping the next time I send out this newsletter we will be on the road! I can't wait for the new challenge of creating content in the RV. I want to share easy healthy recipes, fun crafts and travel content with you.

I just packed up my craft room and it was so hard trying to pick what to bring and what to put into storage. So my mind is all on crafts right now, hence the theme of this newsletter. Maybe you'll find a fun new craft to do at home or a book to read outside in this lovely spring weather.

Shop Update: We're gearing up for Mother's Day on Etsy! With dozens of new products, find the perfect gift for Mom. My bookish listings have been getting a lot of love too!

Links I want to share...

  • My favorite podcast Practical Positivity is by Life Coach, Sophie Cliff. Join her newsletter for uplifting pep talks!
  • New book releases out this week!
  • Mountain Rose Herbs is my favorite herb company and I love their blog too, check out this post on the best cooking oils.

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!

More Books:

20 New Celebrity Books to Sink Your Teeth Into
12 Books for Anxiety
Best Self Help Books for Everyone
Best Contemporary Romance
Start Your Own Cookbook Club


You will eat the whole tray in one sitting! The perfect spring dessert.

Campfire season is starting and these smores bars are a yummy campfire treat.

Romanticize your life and have a tea party.

More Recipes:

Almond Butter Cookies (GF & DF)
No Bake Almond Cacao Snack Balls (V, GF, Refined Sugar Free)
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade (Refined Sugar Free)
Banana Nut Muffins (GF & DF)
Blueberry Crumble (GF, DF & Refined Sugar Free)


And we come to the main section of today's newsetter! Find a new hobby to enjoy this year.

Get postcards from people all over the world sent to your mailbox. Learn about cultures, languages and food all through the mail!

Learn how to macrame with this simple, cute bracelet!

Do a craft with the whole family and make some fun geometric watercolor bookmarks!

Plus see all my latest craft projects on my Crafting Instagram!


Get your day started right by using these positive affirmations and keep the print on your fridge so you see it every morning!

More Body & Mind Posts:

Benefits of Journaling
Preventative Practices for Anxiety
Self Care Practices During Stressful Times
My Essential Oil Based Skin Care Routine


Take a peek into my personal crafting and work space! (which is now packed up *sad face*)


NEW

Mother's Day is almost here! Find the perfect gift for Mom.

NEW

Show your wandering spirit through this adventure shirt.

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Get customized vacation shirts for the whole family!

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Who wouldn't love a chicken reading a book?

Now over 500 products in the shop with new listings every day! Tees, hoodies, candles, mugs, tote bags, accessory pouches and more.


FEATURED

Keep track of all your plant babies with this plant care bundle!

My Bestselling Bookmarks all in
one bundle!

My best selling reading tracker bookmarks all in one giant bundle!

NEW

The cutest stationery perfect for all your papery needs, letters, notes, invites and more.

NEW

A cute cottage core print to match the aesthetic of your cottage core life.


New posts published every Monday at 8am EST!

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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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