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This blog has been around in one form or another since 2010. It’s an amalgamation of who I was, who I am, and who I’m hoping to be. Sometimes it’s about beauty products. Other times (most of the time) it’s about planning. Occasionally there’s business stuff and even rarer board game content.

So thanks for stopping by, reading somthing long-form in a world of fast information, and hanging out with me on my slice of the internet.

Sincerely,

Kayla

 

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KAYLA BENDA

Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.

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My Enamel Pin Collection
My Enamel Pin Collection

When I rediscovered enamel pins a few months back, I went a little mad. I scooped up so many over the past weeks that a check-in was due. I love picking up a new pin from a place we've visited or getting one that somehow speaks to me. I also switched my pins over from...

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How I Fight My Fear of Failure
How I Fight My Fear of Failure

I don't talk about my anxiety a lot (read: ever) because I don't want it defining me or becoming all consuming. And a big part of that anxiety comes in the form of this overwhelming fear of failure. Ever since I was little I have always avoided failure at all costs. I...

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Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins
Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Muffins

I'm the type of person that if I see a recipe online and magically have all the ingredients on hand, I'm making it that instant. I've been on the lookout for easy to do doughnut recipes, and nothing is easier than a muffin version! I found this cinnamon sugar doughnut...

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A Day in the Life of My Erin Condren Life Planner
A Day in the Life of My Erin Condren Life Planner

A day in the life of my Erin Condren is a simple, yet tiresome one. I tote my 18-month neutral hourly around with me like a security blanket making sure I have my head on straight when the middle of the day hits. Plus it's just gorgeous to stare at when I'm having an...

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How I Organize My Personal Planner
How I Organize My Personal Planner

About two months ago I finally figured out a good enough reason to get a personal planner. I've been heart-eyed emoji over them for ages, but could never quite pin down what I would do with it until recently. The addition of it to my planning routine has made things...

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Erin Condren Back to School Launch & Giveaway
Erin Condren Back to School Launch & Giveaway

So in the perfect storm of planner supplies an order I placed arrived the day before a lovely surprise package from Erin Condren landed on my doorstep. So a haul of course had to happen. The Erin Condren Back to School Line is downright amazing. Cute, functional,...

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KAYLA BENDA

Amateur potter. Cat enthusiast. Sad poetry writer.

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