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Krista, I loved everything about this! You’re making me feel all the emotions this morning, and I’m not even mad about it.

Also, you gave me such great Christmas gift ideas. My kids are going to love the Hexbugs and Spot It game. 😁

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So glad those ideas are helpful for you and your kiddos, too! Honestly Spot It is my new favorite game for the preschool/young school age crowd. 🤩

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Here to co-sign the hex bug gift idea! My 11 & 8yo STILL play with them ❤️

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Alright, I’m even more sold on them now! 😁

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Loved reading this! I can’t wait to talk with you about the school for good mothers when you’ve finished! 🤯

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I can't wait, either! Now if I could just get over this incessant problem I have where I *must* read eight different books simultaneously...TBD on when I will finish!

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Loved this, Krista. You wove your thoughts into story beautifully, I was right there with you ❤️

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Sara—the highest compliment. Thank you, friend.

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Nov 1, 2023Liked by Krista Drechsel

"Someday, love may demand that she hold things more loosely" -- what a beautiful line!

I loved your essay and your garland!

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Nov 1, 2023Liked by Krista Drechsel

And I am *so* in the same boat with you about choosing entertainment that is triggering! I was *just* saying the other day that I wonder if I am feeling extra down and anxious because of the weather change, or because all I'm consuming right now is Demon Copperhead and Better Call Saul? 😟☹️

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Exactly!! Literally me to my husband after finishing Painkiller: “I wonder why I feel so weird and down...” 😅🫣

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Thank you, Lisa!

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1. Well, I'm going to be thinking about Tupperware for awhile. Who knew? 2. UpWest keeps popping up on my Instagram. I guess it's time to give in. 3. Thank you for also validating that Hexbugs are hard to explain. But addicting.

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Lol who would have thought? Tupperware of all things! 😅 Thanks for sharing the genius that is Hexbugs!

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