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Kimberley Spinney
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I’m a writer and reader who crafts to get away from my screens. I’m the expert (editor) for Tea and Banter, Dog O'Day and Guilty Eats. And write for I Prefer Reading, Culturess, Inside the BB House, Champagne and Shade etc.
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Looking for home goods? Costco has some great deals and unexpected finds worth checking out
#CostcoFinds #Costco #HomeGoodsShopping

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15 Costco Home Items That Outshine IKEA, Walmart, & Amazon In Price And Quality - House Digest
Costco sells waffle makers, ice cream machines, mattresses, towels, sheets, and comforters. They offer quality products, good prices, and free shipping.
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November 12, 2025 at 7:03 PM
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These Reese’s mini unwrapped trees are just as perfect as the mini unwrapped pumpkins 🎃 😍
#Reeses #FoodNews
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Reese’s is expanding their shape lineup to include mini unwrapped trees
We all know that the Reese’s shapes hit differently. For some reason, they seem to taste different from the classic Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. There has been talk about how the shapes …
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November 12, 2025 at 7:00 PM
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Hello Kitty fans did you see this TeeTurtle release?
#HelloKitty #TeeTurtle
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Hello Kitty goes Western with exclusive TeeTurtle plushes on Amazon
It feels like it is always Hello Kitty season, and Fall 2025 is no different. Considering all of the hype around the recent Hello Kitty x Starbucks release, it might come as no surprise that there …
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November 11, 2025 at 5:26 PM
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Crumbl is bringing back their Dubai Style Chocolate Brownie for the week of October 20.
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Crumbl is bringing back the iconic Dubai style Chocolate Brownie for one week only
Exciting news for fans of Crumbl Cookie who enjoy the non-cookie treats on the menu. If you enjoy Dubai style chocolate treats, you are in luck! That’s because for the week of October 20, Cru…
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October 20, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Barefoot Wines and the NFL are a perfect pairing.
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Barefoot Wines helps elevate how we watch football
Are you a wine drinker? Do you love watching football? Did you know that the official wine sponsor of the NFL happens to be Barefoot Wines? While we did not know that this was the official wine spo…
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October 14, 2025 at 11:42 PM
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Tonight's episode of #Survivor49 was definitely shocking. #Survivor
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Survivor 49 gave us a terrifying moment as one player ends up getting bit by a venomous snake
Survivor 49 has been interesting to say the least. But on the October 8 episode, in an unprecedented moment, Jake Latimer was actually bit by a highly venomous snake while sitting on the beach. Bec…
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October 9, 2025 at 3:41 AM
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Thrift store shopping can be a great way to save but there are some items that are simply not worth picking up there
#Shopping #ThriftStore #ShoppingTips #HouseDigest
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13 Common Thrift Store Items That Are Always Way Too Expensive - House Digest
Thrift items can be too expensive due to quality, value, or safety issues. Examples include pine furniture, small appliances, and mass-produced art.
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October 6, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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Omaha Steaks is a great option for holiday planning
#OmahaSteaks #HolidayPlanning #FoodNews
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Get ready for your holiday gatherings with Omaha Steaks
Omaha Steaks understands quality and value when it comes to our meal planning. And they also know how to put together quality bundles of meat, vegetables, and desserts. So as you start getting read…
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October 6, 2025 at 4:44 PM
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Have you considered pairing books with cheese? We have some recommendations for what to read with this spicy cheese from Tillamook. And yes, we went with some spicy romances!
#RomanceReads #Romance #RomanceBooks #CheesePairings #Tillamook #TillamookCheese
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Pair your Tillamook Spicy Habanero Jack Cheese with these 3 romances for the perfect Fall evening
Fall means cooler nights and cozy vibes. And for us, it also means more nights curled up on the couch with a good book. But we aren’t just reading our book by itself, we are also pairing it w…
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October 2, 2025 at 1:18 AM
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So excited about my return to #BoldandtheBeautiful read about it here ew.com/big-brother-... #soap #soapopera #bigbrother #BB27
'Big Brother' star Rachel Reilly to return to 'The Bold and the Beautiful' (exclusive)
'Big Brother' star Rachel Reilly is returning to 'The Bold and the Beautiful', and we’ve got all the exclusive details on her guest-starring spot as an 'energy healer.'
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September 30, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Martha Stewart understands the importance of hacks to make life easier. And this one for when she is regrouting makes perfect sense.
#HouseDigest #MarthaStewart #HomeRenovation #HomeRepair
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Martha Stewart's Clever Trick Could Save You Major Time When Regrouting - House Digest
Martha Stewart walks around her home, checking all the tiles. When she sees an area that needs regrouting, she places a sticky note next to it.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:43 PM
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Thinking of reviving the gallery wall in your home? There are ways to make it trendy!
#HomeDecor #InteriorDecorating #HouseDigest
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How To Make Your Gallery Wall Trendy Again - House Digest
An outdated gallery wall can feel trendy again with the addition of textured art, such as fabric, natural materials, and object with dimension.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Have you tried Factor meals? They are now offering over 100 meals every week that you can choose from. And even more dietary considerations are being offered as well. Does that change the way you think of the service?
#FoodNews #Factor #MealDelivery
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Factor offers even more meal choices following largest expansion yet
Meal delivery services have made dining at home more convenient and even more healthy. With so many services to choose from, it can be hard to decide who to choose. However, if you are someone who …
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September 25, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Are you a fan of Sour Patch Kids?
#Halloween #SourPatchKids #HalloweenCandy #FoodNews
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Start prepping for Trick or Treaters with the help of Sour Patch Kids
Fall has arrived and that means that Halloween is just around the corner. While we still have time to really get into the swing of spooky season, you might be planning what to have on hand for any …
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September 24, 2025 at 1:55 AM
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confused all day about where these 20+ new 8th House subscribers were coming from before I realized this interview had just dropped!! 🥰
Grantwriting in 2025: A Q&A with Grantwriter Claire Willett
A candid conversation on breaking into grantwriting, what funding is like in 2025, and building a whole grantwriting business
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September 24, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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A free and democratic society cannot silence comedians because the President doesn’t like what they say.

This is an attack on free speech and cannot be allowed to stand.

All elected officials need to speak up and push back on this undemocratic act.
September 17, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Are you a fan of lasagna? You're not alone
#Lasagna #FoodNews #FoodTalk
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Lasagna is a favorite Italian dish for many Americans, but you might be doing it wrong
A recent survey compiled with the help of Google keyword planner has revealed that the most popular Italian dish using pasta in the United States is lasagna. Over the course of 12 months, it seems …
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September 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Today is National Guacamole Day. Go forth and find the deals. Tocaya has one for its rewards members...
#FoodNews #FoodDeals #Tocaya #NationalGuacamoleDay
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How is Tocaya celebrating National Guacamole Day 2025?
September 16 is National Guacamole Day, and what better way to celebrate than with a side of guacamole? Perhaps unsurprisingly, some restaurants have decided to celebrate this tasty holiday by offe…
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September 16, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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For the record.

My posts were not even about Kirk directly, but about America's apathy towards political violence, and the coddling of white male shooters and hate peddlers.

I was fired because I mentioned race: white men and violence-- that was my "gross misconduct."
September 15, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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I am starting a new series pairing books with different foods and drinks. I decided to start with Pinot Noir and romance...
#PinotNoir #Romance #RomanceRecs #DarkRomance #BookRecommendations #BookRecs #BookPairings
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Pair your Pinot Noir with these 5 dark and spicy romances
When you think of Pinot Noir, you often think of a dark wine with notes of raspberry and cherry, that also features spicier notes of things like pepper and cinnamon. It often has these earthy notes…
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September 15, 2025 at 6:13 PM
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Who else agrees that the Reese's shapes are the superior version of their peanut butter cups? Also have you tried the new minis?
#Reeses #PeanutButterCups #ReesesPumpkins #HalloweenCandy #FoodNews #FoodReview
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Reese’s Unwrapped Mini Pumpkins are a delightful treat this fall
We all know that when it comes to Reese‘s peanut butter cups, the shapes take the cake. Hands-down, the Reese‘s peanut butter cup shapes are the best way to enjoy this combination of peanut butter …
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September 15, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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After writing about the new Special Edition Gold Sauce at McDonald's, we had to try it for ourselves... Have you tried it yet? #McDonalds #FoodReviews #FoodNews
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The new McDonald’s Gold Sauce is worth the $0.39 extra to snag another dipping cup
We already know that there was a new, limited edition dipping sauce released at McDonald’s. The Special Edition Gold Sauce is a blend of mustard, honey, smoke, and North Carolina Barbecue sau…
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September 6, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Does anyone else remember reading Johnny Tremain in school?
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A look back at school reading: Johnny Tremain
When I was in middle school, we would get multiple reading lists.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:35 PM
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Is Summerween over? Are we in Halloween season yet? Either way, the romance books for Summerween reading are on display at B&N...
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Summerween has hit the romance section of the bookstore
Maybe it’s just me, but I have been struggling to read this summer.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:17 PM
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Is anyone else a fan of Hilary Farr? I love her design aesthetic, so I am here for her tips and tricks.
#HGTV #HilaryFarr #DesignSolutions
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HGTV's Hilary Farr Has A Smart Solution For Decorating A Bedroom With High Ceilings - House Digest
According to HGTV's Hillary Farr, bedrooms with tall ceilings should feature a tall headboard. A taller headboard will fill wall space and draw the eye upward.
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September 4, 2025 at 4:11 PM