Author: Crystal

Hi, I'm Crystal! Mother of 1 human, 3 cats, and a glorified housewife to a fantastic man. Let's have fun and enjoy life together!
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The Best Journal to Purchase at Amazon

I've gotten into journaling lately and it's been...a ride, not gonna lie. As I deal with my emotions in a healthy manner and not through a pint of Haagen-Dazs, I have to acknowledge something painful in addition to my response to it. Many natural responses are anger, shutting down, and well, eating a pint of Haagen-Dazs. Looking into getting the right type of journal was not an easy task.
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Good Grief is the Film You Need to Urgently Consume

Yeah, urgent. Let me preface this - while the main characters are gay, this is not a gay film. This is a film that anyone can relate to no matter if you're an ally or a member of the LGBTQ+. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_MPXTaEZw Daniel Levy ("Schitt's Creek") wrote, directed, and starred in this film about a man who is trying to navigate life after suddenly losing his husband. As he tries to
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The Best Candles for Your Aesthetic!

I love candles. I try not to be a collector of any sorts as I do use the candles I own. But, I always feel you can never have enough candles. And sometimes, you'll be in a mood to burn a certain scent. I don't believe one candle fits all. You need at least three. Maybe four. So, with so many flippin' candles to choose from, it's hard to
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Global Shifts, Family Rifts: Why Russia Really F*cking Sucks

So, my post was straight to the point, wasn't it? My husband, Maks, is Ukrainian. He migrated to the U.S. back in 1997 and became a citizen a year before we met in 2008. We've been together since 2008, married since 2010, and have had two children, three cats, but no, no partridge in a pear tree. We've undergone a lot of challenges in our relationship - the constant
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Why You Need to Have the Becuddler Cat House

This is for the cat lovers and cat lovers only, please. I have three cats - Sushi (12), Smokee (4), and Buddy (4). Sushi and Smokee are my indoor cats that love being outside. And then there's Buddy, who is definitely an outside cat who loves being inside, but only on his terms. See what I mean? You can't tell this fool nothing! But since Buddy often likes being
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Need a Last-Minute Gift Idea? My Christmas Gnomes Coloring Book!

Tis the season to be jolly and color! Some kids are already out of school (mine still has a few more days before it's all over for two weeks). If you want something different other than gaming (and trust, I know this as an expert of peeling my child away from the gaming), here is my Christmas Gnomes coloring book for you! It's real simple and plus, it's so
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How to Have a Great Holiday Season Without Being Broke-Ass

So, here's the deal: Everybody and they mama is broke this year. If it's not inflation, it's lack of job opportunities. And with a combination of both, not a lot of people have money this year. With Hanukkah wrapping up, and Christmas just around the corner, this post may be a little too late for some people. But for a lot who still want a festive season without breaking
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My New Sight Words Workbook is on Sale!

Hello family! Once again, I've created a workbook for young children to practice their writing! I'm so excited about this workbook and I've worked very hard on it. I know when Bear was younger, we used a lot of sight words workbooks and it helped him read and recognize words at a very early age. With this book, your child can color, trace words, and find the letters and
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What is Better for Your Wine: Stanley or Yeti?

I'll be the first to admit it: I couldn't see the hype of the Stanley cups that every soccer mom seems to have. Sure, they come in a variety of different colors and you can even customize them if you want. But what was the big idea? Isn't that right, Hugo? What's the big idea? https://youtu.be/ZYmMfIag6hs?si=9-EuooEFDD6TdZRV (Bear and I used to watch this cartoon all the time when he was