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Creating an At-Home Library

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Creating an At-Home Library

People who love books often use them as an escape. Books take you to faraway places and different time periods. Why not create an area devoted to burying yourself deep in a book? If you have too many books to count, consider creating an at home library.     People who can benefit from an at home library   Book lovers  This is an obvious point, but if you love books, maybe even just the smell of old books and the charm of having them on shelves, then an at home library is for you. Collectors   If you have rare, collectible items you’ve always wanted...

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Grab Your Girlfriends for Galentine’s Day Fun

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Grab Your Girlfriends for Galentine’s Day Fun

What began in the fictional land of television comedy (thank you, Parks and Recreation), has now become an increasingly celebrated event the day before Valentine’s Day—dubbed Galentine’s Day. For those who choose to forgo the giant, heart-shaped boxes of chocolates and candlelit dinners with a significant other, there is still a way to celebrate your love (if only between you and your BFFs). Here are some ideas for the ultimate Galentine’s Day with your girls! Parks and Rec-athonIf you and your friends are fans, what better way to commemorate a day founded by Leslie Knope than with a marathon of the...

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Crafty Ways to Show Your Love

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Crafty Ways to Show Your Love

Sure, a box of candy or a sweet card are thoughtful gifts to give a loved one on Valentine’s Day, but personal, hand-made items can be a more meaningful way to express your love. These crafts make a great gift for a significant other or family member, any time of year, and are easy enough to craft out of just a few, easily-accessible materials. Make A Meaningful MugTake a blank mug, and draw a Valentine’s design or write your own from-the-heart words on it with an oil-based permanent marker. (You might want to practice by drawing it on paper first,...

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

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Just Journal It: Tips for Making Your Own Bullet Journal

There are all different types of journals you can keep—one for to-do lists, one for future goals, one for ideas you don’t want to forget. And one of the most visually pleasing ways to keep a journal is through bullet journaling. Here are a few tips to get you started: First of all, try to stick with it. If you’re looking to start journaling because you want a quick way to jot down your thoughts, bullet journaling might not be the solution. This style can take time to master and, because it’s meticulous in nature, might take up a little...

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A Resolution Planner You Can Stick To

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A Resolution Planner You Can Stick To

We all have things we’d like to see happen in the New Year. Whether it’s an improvement to your health and well-being, a new career you’d like to pursue, or a bad habit you need to break, resolutions are sometimes easy to conjure up but not as easy to achieve. The answer to, “why can’t I ever follow through on my resolutions?” isn’t so simple, though. There are a lot of factors that contribute to our unrealized goals, but if you want a chance to make your resolutions happen this year, you’ll need to plan them out. This is not to say...

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