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Do the holidays stress you out? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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One of the Sunday questions yesterday was about how I manage holiday stress and I shared a post about some of the things that work for me (if you've been here for a bit, you'll not be shocked to know that one of them is sleep 😴). ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I re-linked that post in my stories if you want to check it out! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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What about the holidays is most stressful for you?

It was an absolute dream come true to take all fou

It was an absolute dream come true to take all four girls back to London last month and we had the BEST time. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I'm sharing a full rundown of our 10 day itinerary on my blog today - what we did each day, how we got around, and where we ate! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Have you been to London? And if you haven't, is it on your travel bucket list? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#janssenlovestravel

What have been some of your favorite products you’ve discovered this year?

I started doing an annual post a couple of years ago with 10-12 products I really loved that year and the 2021 one edition is live on my blog today!

From the sunscreen that beat out the wildly popular Supergoop one (at 1/2 the price 🙌) to the shoes worth the splurge, I’m sharing my 10 favorite items.

Before you hop over to take a look, I’d love to hear what products would make your list!

When you buy a book, do you generally go for a har

When you buy a book, do you generally go for a hardback copy or a paperback version?
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If it's a picture book, I choose the hardback every time - I feel like paperback picture books can't stand up to constant reading, plus they get lost on the shelves because they're so skinny.
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But other than that, I actually really love the casualness of a paperback. It's easier to toss in a bag, take on a plane, or hold one-handed.
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What about you?

Have you read any great Christmas-y novels?⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s my favorite thing to read one or two each year during December!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I’m sharing 11 great options, from classics to fluffy romances, on my blog today!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Break out the hot chocolate and get reading! ☕️ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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#janssenreads #janssenschristmasbooks

Are you doing Christmas cards this year? My two b

Are you doing Christmas cards this year?

My two best tips:
- Get the addresses printed right on the envelopes (@mixbook has MUCH nicer handwriting than I do 🤣)
- Have your kids stuff, seal and stamp them👌

All that was left for me were a few cards that I still needed addresses for and it was so quick and easy to knock out half a dozen instead of the whole set!

AND you can use my coupon EREAD5021 for 50% off any of @mixbook’s holiday cards - we’ve been using them for the past 4-5 years and they’re so beautiful and affordable.

Swipe to see ours this year!

What are you getting your significant other for Ch

What are you getting your significant other for Christmas?

The good news for me is that Bart bought his own main Christmas present (gym equipment 🏋️‍♀️) but I did pick out some fun other things for him to open on Christmas morning.

I’m sharing what I got him on my blog today if you need a few ideas!

#giftsformen #giftideas

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! @donnapbutterfield is the winner

GIVEAWAY CLOSED! @donnapbutterfield is the winner - thanks for sharing!

December is JUST around the corner 😳 and it’s the perfect time to grab a FREE copy of the Christmas Reading Calendar! ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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To celebrate, @aprylstott and I are giving away a holiday package of her gorgeous picture book and some @grandpabecksgames (did you know she illustrates most of their games??)
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1) Like this photo⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
2) Make sure you’re following @aprylstott and @everydayreading⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
3) Tag a friend in the comments (as many as you’d like!)⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
BONUS 10 entries: Share this photo to your stories and tag @everydayreading and @aprylstott
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I’ll pick a winner at random on Friday!

Have you ever made gingerbread houses with graham

Have you ever made gingerbread houses with graham crackers? 🍬 ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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We’ve done it for almost three decades and it’s one of my favorite traditions. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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I love that everyone gets their own and that they cost about 13 cents to make 🙌⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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Every year, the girls each invite one friend and we have a little after-school decorating party.⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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It’s low stress for me and just delightfully fun!
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All the details on my blog today!

#janssenthrowsaparty

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