Melyssa Williams

Melyssa Williams has been writing since she could hold a pen (or a quill, as she was an odd little duck).

Sadly, she was born to two loving parents who fed her broccoli, taught her manners, and raised her with love and affection – this was a striking blow to someone who wanted desperately to adventure like only an orphan can.

Once she got over this terrible malady, Melyssa wrote several novels. These include The Lost Trilogy, a young adult sci-fi/fantasy saga, and Once Upon a Winter, a steampunk retelling of the The Nutcracker.

Melyssa has been on staff for magazines such as Mary Jane’s Farm and Home Educating Family, she has ghostwritten several popular books, and her work has been featured on Crosswalk, Farm Girl Sisterhood, Well Planned Gal, and more.

When she’s not writing fiction, you'll find her blogging, thrift store shopping, or annoying her children (who also wish they were orphans).

She was a professional ballerina back in the day, has taught ballet for over 30 years, and currently pours wine at the most darling tasting room in Southern Oregon.

50 Romantic and Free Date Ideas for Couples

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The best free date ideas are simply quality time, can I get an ‘Amen’? We all know this, and yet we always reach for the movie tickets, the expensive dinner out, or the over-priced wine bar. 

Why do we do this? Is it easier? Say it isn’t so. I’m here to tell you, the best date nights are the ones that are (practically) free! 

With fun ideas ranging from goofy to romantic to out-of-the-box, you’ll be referencing this list often (so don’t forget to bookmark it), and that’s 100% why our team put it together. 

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Boxing Day Gift Ideas: History, Celebrations, and More

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What exactly is Boxing Day, you ask? Well, we’re so glad you did! We love a good holiday and a reason to celebrate — along with some gift-giving, of course. 

Boxing Day is the second day of Christmastide! That’s a word you don’t hear every day, and what a shame that is. In other words, the 26th of December. 

The origins of Boxing Day belong to the Victorian era when it was founded as a reason to give gifts to the poor. Remember the Christmas carol, “Good King Wenceslas looked out on the Feast of Stephen?” 

Well, crooner Bing was singing about Boxing Day and how it all came about. A holiday that involves gift-giving is a holiday we are here for! Of all the five love languages, we admit to being particularly fond of gift-giving…we can’t help ourselves! 

So, when it comes to celebrating Boxing Day — wherever you are, you don’t have to be in the commonwealth countries — we’ve done some preliminary shopping for you. You’re welcome! 

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100 Terrific Gift Ideas That Start with T

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Having a party with a specific theme is such a fun way to bring some creativity to the game, and letters are great theme material! So why not shoot for gift ideas that start with T?

Whether it’s Tammy’s birthday, Tina and Tom’s anniversary, or your whole sibling squad starts with the letter T, these gifts are not only terrific — they’re tantalizing, tasty, thrilling, and truly a treat! 

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100 Magical Gift Ideas That Start with M

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Maybe you’re looking to breathe some new life into your already awesome gift-giving habits? Then why not consider choosing all gift ideas that start with M? 

Or perhaps you want to throw a party with a fun theme? Or all of your siblings’ names start with my personal favorite letter: the humble M? 

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