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Dec 2024
28m 22s

Less Rush, More Cheer: What We’re Readin...

Serenbe Media Network
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This year, we’re embracing the slower pace of winter and our mantra is less rush, more cheer. More time with family and friends, more warm cups of tea, more long walks in the woods, and of course more time spent curled up with a good book. So, as the holiday season approaches, we’re back with more nature-inspired and uplifting reads. So whether you’re lookin ... Show More
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