Week 1: Let the Unpacking Begin!!!!!

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Week #1: Unpacking!!!!
I plan to unpack my baggage as I make this new blog space my home for the next 365 days.
Happy New Year!!!!!!!!


Feel free to leave comments on the blog, inbox on Facebook @PDashRae, or email Paula@P-Rae.com! Let me know what we should unpack first🤔

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