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These Composition Notebook Covers are so pretty, they even make to-do lists a little more fun to write!
I am a list writer. I write lists for everything. I make a to-do list every day. Truth be told, sometimes I will write things on my list that I have already done, just so I can have the satisfaction of crossing something off. I know, I’m slightly crazy.
If you have a friend who is addicted to list writing, or who simply likes to take notes or keep a journal, these cute fabric covered composition notebooks make the perfect gift! I was actually given one by a friend several years ago, and I adore it! It is just so fun having a cute notebook to write in. As a bonus, my kids know it’s mine, so it doesn’t get taken, used for…
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