Happy holiday season!

Last year we skipped Christmas and this year we decided to switch from Christmas to Witchmas.
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How is Witchmas different? Well, it's about savoring instead of one big hurrah.
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This holiday, we're doing 9 days of small, meaningful, cozy gifts. And those will be handmade, small business bought and sustainable things that we will use and love in the winter months.

And after watching the Netflix documentary "Buy Now" - it makes me realize even more than every why sustainability is so important - especially at the holidays.

Personally, I've been slowing down as well. Doing less. Pushing less. Being more present. And I hope you have a chance to do that this season as well.

Printable: Gilmore Girls inspired coloring pages

I've shared these before, but also I have been using them as templates to make embroidery pieces, and these are the same patterns I'm using. I did shrink them down into smaller pieces on Canva, and you're welcome to download them and do the same if you'd like.

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But since I've been sharing the pieces as I finish them, a few of you have asked about my patterns. So I'm sharing them again just in case you missed them.

​CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD​

THE COMPLETE CANNING EBOOK

I thought long and hard about writing an ebook for canning, but honestly... the USDA has a fantastic one that is a far better resource and it's completely free.

It's broken up into several different files, so you do have to click multiple files to download it all - but it is the most comprehensive and safest guide to canning you will find. And because our tax dollars have already paid for the research and development... you might as well use it!
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​FIND THE COMPLETE FREE VERSION HERE​
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NOW PLAYING: sounds like Stars Hollow

Last year I shared my Cool Yule playlist and while it is still available, I thought this year I'd share a new Vintage Holiday playlist. It's perfect for parties or nights by the fire or just as background music this holiday!
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While this one does have a lot of "Christmas" songs, it's also non-religious. Think Santa and sleigh bells and all those fun things!

Listen Now on Spotify

Listen Now on Apple Music

Happy holidays!

I hope your season is merry + bright!

xoxo

Gina

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