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Why better? Well, bucket lists, while wonderful, also carry a lot of pressure. So today, let’s make a list of favorite things you love about fall – things you want to eat, drink, cook, see, smell, watch, listen to, and do before we hit Thanksgiving. And then I’ll share some ideas on how to incorporate your fall favorites into your life. Helpful Companion LinksOrder my book The PLAN or ask your library to consider carrying a copy.My Golden Milk instagram postNorth Carolina Homesick candlePink Moon by Nick DrakeBreezy Instrumental, my most popular playlist forever (Spotify)So You Married a…
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Part systems expert, part permission giver, Kendra Adachi, The Lazy Genius, is here to help you be a genius about the things that matter and lazy about the things that don't.
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