Happy FRIDAY!
Do you guys remember when I shared my morbid perfume thoughts in a newsletter back in February?  Your spotlight submissions (see below) made me think of something else. I've made us coffee every morning now for years. This way, I often tell my husband, if I ever die before him he will wake up every morning and feel a massive void. “She would make me coffee every morning,” he would reminisce. “God, I miss her.” 
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He's not amused by my thoughts, but I'd argue I'm a great planner.
Weekly fun fact you didn't ask for
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Weekly Community spotlight 
I asked you to share the favorite thing about your partner, and your responses are incredibly heartwarming. A few below but reading the full list linked here is so worth it. Seriously, they will make you smile.
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Chatting about boundaries
Nedra Glover Tawwab was on the podcast We Can Do Hard Things. I listened to the newer episode about family drama, and one a year ago about boundaries. (she's got 2 NYT bestsellers that I've added to my list to read)
 
I've always found the conversation about boundaries to be fascinating, because I'm the chick answering the work call from my hospital bed, and saying yes to everything in fear of not being liked. According to a study they cited on the podcast, people w/ boundaries have better sleep, less burnout, longer lasting and healthier relationships, less stress, and more joy. Well sh*t, sign me up.
 
I highly recommend listening to both (especially if you're a people pleaser), but there's one part from the family drama episode that stuck with me. Sharing it below because I'm sure it will resonate with many of you. (direct from Nedra's book)
 
If you have a relationship with someone only because of the label it carries (sister, cousin, father..etc) you don't have a relationship, you have an obligation. Unconditional love does not mean unconditional access.
 
Oufff. I really had to sit with that last one.
And the winners are….
The winners of the Sine Cera Supply giveaway from last week are getting a gift box that includes their choice of one 12oz Classic candle and one 7oz Crystal candle + a premium matchbox. Email me!
The 3 winners are…
 
Mary Haldeman
Erin Hodge
Cami Poss
 
Tweets/threads that made me giggle
 
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What you missed on Instagram 
*thank you to everyone that always likes and comments on my posts, it helps me immensely, and I'm incredibly grateful.
Other things I loved this week
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