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Oct 2023
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More Happier: Pumpkin Spice Latte, Group...

Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project
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We talk about our response for trying—for the first time!—the famous flavor of pumpkin spice latte. We also discuss the secret of a making a convincing TV pitch, and how group texts can strengthen family bonds.

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