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Mar 2023

1h 14m

COVID-19 Time Capsule

Kelsey Wharton and Erica Ladd

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We're reflecting on and processing our COVID-19 pandemic experiences, from what was hardest to where we found joy, and how the pandemic still shapes our lives today with some chalk art, sourdough, and drive-by birthdays along the way.

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Kelsey's blog posts about COVID-19

#ColdTreatsWednesday (actually started in 2021 not 2020 like Kelsey mentions on the show)

Pinch of Yum Best Soft Chocolate Chip Cookies

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