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Time to Thrive!

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1With Love, Melissa Blog Newsletter, Vol. 21 (4/11/23)

Time to Thrive

Hello, my lovely!

I am home full-time now packing up our home and finishing renovations. We are so close, I can taste it! I can't wait to delve back into content creation once we are on the road. I love the process of blogging and video editing and sharing my crafty/foodie adventures and soon be traveling journey with you. New content will be back soon I promise!

But in the meantime, I decided to make the theme of this newsletter all about you! Working on yourself can be a long arduous task, but it's always worth it in the end when you reflect on your life and realize you are exactly where you wanted to be.

Shop Update: We're gearing up for Mother's Day on Etsy! With dozens of new products, find the perfect gift for Mom.

Links I want to share...


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
Free Bookish Coloring Pages!
My Favorites Series: Tea Dragon Society


Is healthy eating a goal of yours? These delicious recipes will keep you righ on track! Your body is your temple right?

This easy to make banana sweetened homemade oatmeal is the perfect healthy breakfast!

Packed with cancer-fighting veggies, this crunchy green kale salad is absolutely delicious with a healthy topping of creamy tahini dressing.

A yummy springtime dessert that is free of gluten, dairy, eggs and refined sugars!

More Recipes:

Almond Butter Cookies (GF & DF)
Homemade Hummus
Chai Tea Latte
No Bake Almond Cacao Snack Balls (V, GF, Refined Sugar Free)
Sparkling Ginger Lemonade (Refined Sugar Free)
Banana Nut Muffins (GF & DF)


Set up your first bullet journal and plan out your life goals!

We all know inner-work can be a lot of work! So relax with some aromatherapy crafting.

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


Setting your own goals can lead you to living the life you want!

Find inspiration through self help books!

More Body & Mind Posts:

Benefits of Journaling
30 Positive Affirmations for Start Your Day + Free Printable
Preventative Practices for Anxiety


Take a peek into my personal crafting and work space!


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


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This positive affirmations print is great to hang up in your home, office or classroom.

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

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

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Continue with your favorite dark academia aesthetic by using this stationery for all notes and letters!


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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