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A $5 Thrifted Mug Swap Became a Beloved Fall Ritual

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A writer shares how a $5 secondhand mug exchange became an annual October gathering with friends. The tradition started after she bought Florida Keys-themed mugs while thrifting with her daughter and later suggested swapping silly mugs. Hosts can give a few weeks' notice and may fill the mugs with tea, coffee pods, or hot chocolate for a personalized touch.

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The tradition began after the author, while thrifting with her teenage daughter, found four Florida Keys mugs connected to

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