Humans are collectors by nature. Most of us have collections that we don’t even think of as collections—two closets full of clothes, a house filled with décor, photo albums full of memories. Collecting is a rewarding way to connect with our history, interests, and ourselves. That’s why many people find it satisfying to start intentional […]
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There are a lot of things about Christmas that make it the most wonderful time of the year—holiday cookies, snowball fights, lighting up the tree. But what truly makes the holidays a memorable and magical season is the time spent with and focused on family. When you look back on Christmas’s past, your most fond
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This year has been unlike any other, to say the least. It feels a little bit like the world took our definition of normal, ripped it to shreds, and then continues to laugh in our face as we try to pick up the pieces, doesn’t it? On the bright side though, we’ve figured out how
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As of 2018, over 500 million copies of the Harry Potter books have sold worldwide. The films created based on J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World have grossed over $9 billion (including Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them). Even if you don’t consider yourself a devoted Potterhead, chances are you know at least a couple. With
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As people have discovered more and more benefits to using organic, holistic personal care and healing methods, a huge market has opened up for natural skincare products. With so many options covered in pretty labels that say “chemical-free” and “natural ingredients”, it can be difficult to determine which products are actually worth trying. Luckily at
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In Harry Potter, one of the most feared magical creatures in the wizarding world is a dementor. Dementors are horrible, ghoulish figures that hungrily feed on happiness, leaving any living creature in their presence feeling cold, miserable, and hopeless. The only antidote to restore those feelings of happiness once the dementors are gone? Chocolate! While
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Flowers are blooming, spring-cleaning lists are being made, and winter jackets are going back into storage as we get into the swing of the brand-new season. As we enter spring, we can expect to see a few new visitors come out—birds, honeybees, and soon…the Easter Bunny! Easter baskets aren’t just fun to look for and
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Everybody knows about Mardi Gras. Images of drunken merrymakers clad in purple, green, and gold, throwing beads throughout the streets of New Orleans likely come to mind when you think of this holiday. What many people don’t know is that there’s much more to the colorful history of Mardi Gras than confections, nonstop parties, and
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You’ve arrived at the store for your weekly grocery shopping trip. You grab your cart, pull out your list, and begin to walk the aisles searching for what you need. But wait, what’s this? An aisle of giant teddy bears? Displays of pink M&Ms, generic chocolate boxes, and red heart-shaped gummies? The undeniable feeling of
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Did you know that researchers estimate the average American consumes 10-12 pounds of chocolate each year? And that’s nothing compared to the people of Switzerland, who annually devour more than 20! Based on these numbers, it’s probably safe to assume that everyone has enjoyed one or more of the many delectable flavors from chocolatiering giant,
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