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Mother’s Day gifting might be the most stressful gifting.

You want a thoughtful gift that holds special meaning.

And a gift she’ll actually use.

Might I suggest a handmade book candle?

Give the gift of nostalgia this Mother’s Day.

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I love my autumn rituals.

Getting out your jacket and your favorite sweaters. Putting on a pot of chili – baking some cookies.

Candles are a part of my fall ritual – in expectation of the cool evenings and longer nights.

So we put together this handy dandy guide to our extra special fall book candles. Most of them are seasonal and will disappear after Halloween – until next year – when autumn rolls around again.

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Everybody loves a tea party.

They're elegance, tradition, whimsy, and fun all in one package.

Tea parties also revolve around drinking tea – not alcohol – and we all need social occasions that aren't centered on booze.

But high tea is also an English tradition- so a lot of Americans aren't 100% sure how to arrange a "proper English tea."

Read on for must-haves, menu tips, and different ideas for tea party themes!

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Spooky season is one of the best times of year to light a candle, curl up with a cup of tea, and read a good book. But what to read?

We did some research into our favorite authors. We think this list will satisfy any lover of classic literature. Whether you’re in search of a macabre Victorian novel or a unique historical fantasy -- this list has something for you.

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I recently heard the holiday season described as “having a part-time job from late November until New Year.”

We can all relate. There’s cooking. And decorating. And shopping for gifts. So much shopping.

To make your life a little easier, we did the research for you! Here is our handy dandy Teacher Gift Guide -- with a bit of literary flair.

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