Category: Interest
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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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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+ Thoughtful Zodiac Gift Ideas to Find Inspiration for a Cancer’s Birthday
Photo by Nastya Dulhiier on Unsplash Those born between June 22st and July 22st–roughly–are Cancers, the nurturers of the Zodiac. Known for their selflessness and goofy sense of humor, the “Crabs” are anything but. While often the center of activity, they’re rarely the center of attention, focusing their efforts on making sure the people around […]
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30+ Inspired Gift Ideas for a Glorious June Birthday
Photo by Zane Lee on Unsplash I like to start building these monthly birthday blogs reflecting on what’s unique about that month. There are a lot of unique things in June to celebrate–there are days dedicated to celebrating cheese, pudding, eclairs, chocolate ice cream, fresh veggies and eat your veggies, Loving v. Virginia, meteors, fathers, […]
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15+ Gift Ideas to Honor the True Meaning of Memorial Day (and Thank Your Host!)
Photo by Chad Madden on Unsplash Memorial Day in the United States often has its meaning lost in the shuffle. If you’re not in the military or have a military family, you may not have spent much time considering its cultural purpose besides a long weekend and chance to break out the grill for the […]
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25+ Inventive Gift Ideas for the Many Sides of a Gemini
Photo by softmarmotte on Unsplash In the Zodiac, the Gemini (born around May 21 – June 20) are the Twins–often representing two sides of the same coin within one person. Multiple, seemingly opposed interests, for example, or different personalities in different situations. They are often highly social and intellectual sharp, with a preference for quick […]
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35+ Gift Ideas for Every Type of Aspiring Mixologist
Photo by Michael Cummins on Unsplash Let me start with your scheduled reminder that not everyone drinks, nor should anyone who does not want to feel pressured to. I don’t know when this obsession with getting other people to drink alcohol started as a culture, but it’s not a great look. That said, many of […]
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