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30+ October Birthday Gift Ideas to Fall In Love With
Photo by Ricardo Gomez Angel on Unsplash Where I grew up in New England, October was my favorite month of the year. The leaves exploded with color, clothes shifted into sweaters and jeans, and travel mugs magically appeared in everyone’s hands. October birthdays are easily celebrated with Halloween candy, whiskey cocktails, and potluck dinners in…
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20+ Charming Zodiac Inspired Gift Ideas for the Diplomatic Libra
Photo by Elena Mozhvilo on Unsplash In the Zodiac, the Libras (with birthdates of approximately September 22 to October 22) are represented by the symbol of the scales. This is the only symbol that is inanimate, so read into that what you will. The scales, however, are an accurate reflection of this sign’s balanced nature…
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Dozens of Gift Ideas Inspired by Season One of A League of Their Own
Photo by Caitlin Conner on Unsplash Few fandoms have been constructed quite as quickly as the one for A League of Their Own. In just a few weeks of the season one premiere, a complete sub-culture has emerged, full of enthusiasm and extreme numbers of (mostly) uplifting social media posts and fan art. Wholesome, I…
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25+ Delightful Gift Ideas for a Bright September Birthday
Photo by Artem Kniaz on Unsplash September (in the PNW) may just be my favorite month of the year. Certainly it’s the beginning of my favorite season: hellloooo cardigans! The grotesque heat of July and August begins to fade and mugs of hot tea start to sound soothing instead of vaguely threatening. If you’re shopping…
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25+ Thought Provoking Gift Ideas for the Analytical Virgo
Photo by Vedrana Filipović on Unsplash Virgos are born roughly between August 22 and September 22. Also known as the “Maiden” or the “Virgin,” Virgos are the perfectionists of the Zodiac, known for their practicality, persistence, and loyalty. Like their fellow earth signs Capricorn and Taurus, Virgos are grounded (ha) and present as emotionally stable…
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20+ Playful Gift Ideas for Animal Lovers and Their Pets
Photo by Manuel Meza on Unsplash Alright, I know, the use of the word “parent” to refer to a human-animal relationship is controversial at best, and I am in no way suggesting that they can literally be considered comparable–either emotionally or in terms of labor. However. Many of us with so-called “fur babies,” (I myself…
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20+ Herbal Gift Ideas for Gin (and Cocktail!) Lovers of All Kinds
Photo by Jez Timms on Unsplash Gin is an herbaceous punch in the face with qualities that make it a winner in either summer or winter. Beloved in the refreshing gin and tonic, the elegant martini, and the robust negroni, gin has something for everyone–if they just know where to start. If you’re shopping for…
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20+ Hands-On Gift Ideas for the DIY Enthusiast
Photo by Ante Gudelj on Unsplash We’ve all got those friends–maybe you’ve got a husband or wife who lives this way. Or your father: unwilling to buy anything if he can possibly retrofit something himself. It’s a talent, a gift, and a little bit of disconnection from reality. When searching for a gift for your…
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20+ Zodiac Inspired Gift Ideas for the Charming and Artistic Leo
Photo by Manish Tulaskar on Unsplash Within the zodiac, Leos (or Lions) are the charismatic, artistic, leadership powerhouses. You often find them acting, playing sports, in politics, or changing the world through their leadership in other avenues like entrepreneurship and philanthropy. Famous Leos include Jennifer Lopez, Sandra Bullock, Mick Jagger, Martha Stewart, Tom Brady, Barack…