Top 10 Books of 2023
I read over 100 books in 2023 (111 to be exact), and the quality ranged from DNF to 11/10! Here were my top ten favorite books that I read last year, in no particular order. I didnāt include ratings because itās safe to say they were all 5 star reads! (Note: some of these were released before 2023 and a few are being released in 2024, but Iām counting them!)
Dark Matter ā Blake Crouch
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April Reads
Here are ratings of all the books I read in April:
The Very Nice Box ā Laura Blackett & Eve Gleichman
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I had a hard time rating this because this book was very slow, but I surprisingly enjoyed it! I think there was supposed to be a deeper meaning behind everything, but the overall story was easy to follow and fun to read. This is a good palette cleanser after a few intense books!
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Easy Care Plants for Beginners
When youāre starting your plant parenthood journey, itās easy to be enamored by fiddle leaf figs and other beautiful plants that end up being difficult to care for. Here are low maintenance options that are perfect for plant beginners!
Snake Plant
Light: Any! Snake plants can tolerate low light well, which makes them great for rooms that donāt get much sun, like bathrooms or offices.Water:ā¦
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March Reads
Here are ratings of all the books I read in March:
Luckiest Girl Alive ā Jessica Knoll
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I watched the movie first, which is always the wrong way to do it! It was a good book overall, but there were some scenes that felt rushed and not fully thought out.
Iāll Stop the World ā Lauren Thoman
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An absolutely INCREDIBLE read!!! I was hooked from the very beginning, and loved theā¦
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Where to Start with Wedding Planning
Tony and I have been engaged for almost a year and a half, and finally made it to the year weāre getting married!
When I first started the planning process, the first step was to figure out where to start! Hereās what Iāve done, in case itās helpful for others:
Sign up for wedding planning sites
Before you do anything else, sign up for The Knot and/or Zola. These sites have information onā¦
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Easy Ways to Identify a Mystery Plant
Easy Ways to Identify a MysteryĀ Plant
Happy National Houseplant Appreciation Day! If you received a plant from a friend or from a plant swap but arenāt sure what it is, check out these handy ways to identify it:
Use your phoneās camera
Did you know both iPhones and Androids have a built-in plant identifier??
On Android:
Open the Google Lens app
Take a new picture of the plant and tap the plant and Google will pull up the info itā¦
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Holiday Markets in the Twin Cities
Holiday Markets in the TwinĀ Cities
Tis the season for holiday markets! I love checking off Christmas gifts for friends and family while supporting local vendors. Hereās a list of the holiday markets happening in Minneapolis & St. Paul in December.
Iāll add to this list as I find new events, and comment below if you know of one I missed!
December 2nd, 3rd & 4th
2nd: Olio Vintage
3rd: Lakes & Legends
4th: Old St. Anthonyā¦
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The Best (Free!) Way to Get Into Plants
The Best (Free!) Way to Get IntoĀ Plants
If you want to start a plant addiction hobby, but donāt want to spend a ton of money doing it, I have good news for you! Iāve spent enough money on plants and have figured out a great free way to do just that!
The secret? Plant swaps.
What started off as a small collection of 3 big box store plants ended up blossoming into a new hobby, a collection of 40+ plants, and a fun new way to connectā¦
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Best Fall Activities in the Twin Cities
Best Fall Activities in the TwinĀ Cities
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Spooky Season Book Recommendations
Spooky Season BookĀ Recommendations
Looking for a good thriller to get into during spooky season?? I loved these and highly recommend them!
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Fall Plant Care Tips
Tips to help your houseplants transition to the colder seasons!
I know we donāt want to start talking about the āWā season yet, but itās time to start thinking about it for your plants sake! Here are a few tips for how to ensure your plants make it through the cold season:
Stop fertilizing
Plants need an off season just like sports teams do! During the fall and winter, stop fertilizing your plants to give them a few months to focus on existingā¦
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The Best Vegetarian Chili Recipe
The Best Vegetarian ChiliĀ Recipe
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And you know thereās no better way to welcome in cooler temps and changing leaves than with a crockpot chili! Hereās the worldās easiest (and vegetarian) recipe Iāve perfected over the past few years.
Ingredients:
1 (15 ounce) can black beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans (drained and rinsed)
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans (drained andā¦
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Introducing: Kortbein Creative LLC
Introducing: Kortbein CreativeĀ LLC
I have exciting (and not so ānewā) news: I started my own company, Kortbein Creative LLC!
In January 2021, I decided to finally take the leap and start my own company, focusing on helping small businesses with their social media needs. Iāve been interested and involved in social media for a while, and through various side jobs and projects have come to realize that I really love helping smallā¦
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Moving Tips You Probably Didn't Consider
Moving Tips You Probably DidnātĀ Consider
Tony and I recently moved from Minneapolis to Woodbury, and while weāve moved together previously, I always forget howā¦funā¦it is until youāre trying to shove blanket #12 into a box filled with a Keurig, potting soil, and Windex. I wanted to share some key tips I learned along the way in hopes I can help you during your next move (and as a reminder to myself for next time):
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Being Part of the Great Resignation...Twice
My experience being part of the great resignation...twice. Why I left, what I'm doing next, and how I feel about it all.
Towards the end of 2021, I decided it was time to quit my job. I wasnāt progressing in my career, wasnāt doing what I was most passionate about, and just felt ready to move on. I didnāt have a plan, I just knew I wanted to get out of there and move onto something that was more relevant to me.
I started a new position at an agency in December 2021, and while it seemed like the perfect match forā¦
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5 Easy Reusable Swaps to be More Sustainable
5 Easy Reusable Swaps to be MoreĀ Sustainable
It can get really overwhelming thinking of all the things you need to do to help the environment. Thereās a million products you can buy and things you can do, but where do you even start?! Here are 5 easy things you can swap to reusable to be more sustainable in your daily life without making big investments!
Bags ā I bought a few of these flip & tumble bags back in 2012 and havenāt stoppedā¦
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Upgrading my Google Pixel 5 to a Pixel 6 Pro and then "downgrading" to a Pixel 6
My experiences with the Google Pixel 6 Pro and the Pixel 6 after upgrading from my Pixel 5.
If thereās anything Iām consistent at, itās not being satisfied with my phone! I recently upgraded from my Pixel 5 to the Pixel 6 Pro, but after using it for a few days, I realized it was just too big for me and ordered the Pixel 6. The 6 is only 0.3 inches smaller than the 6 Pro, but itās just enough to make a significant difference for me.
I loved my Pixel 5, but naturally wanted to check outā¦
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