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A Rebel’s Reading List: Fascinating Stories of Banned Books

Banning books is a hot topic these days. We weren’t expecting that 2022 plot twist.

Leading many of us to ask, “why are books banned in the first place?”.

Every banned book has a unique story – and you’ll love learning about the challenges these classic works of literature have faced.

Read on for tales of banned books!

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8 Essentials for an Easy Summer Self-Care Routine

Self-care is for every season – but self-care essentials change with the weather. So we decided to put together this handy-dandy list of summertime self-care ideas. Read on for easy – and fun – ways to shore up your summer self-care routine.

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Curiouser and Curiouser: Fun Facts About Alice in Wonderland's Zany Characters

If you’ve grown curiouser and curouser about the history of whimsical Wonderland and these iconic characters – this blog says “read me.”

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Good Vibes: How to Decorate Your Room with Dazzling Crystals

Crystals…they’re so hot right now. And they're not just for new agey mystics anymore.

It seems that the pandemic fueled interest in cleansing your home of bad vibes and maintaining your own positive energy.

Who would have thought?

Problem is, a lot of people aren’t really sure where to start when it comes to incorporating crystals into their home decor. So we created this handy dandy guide for those looking for decorating with crystals inspiration. 

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Impress Your Friends and Plan a Proper English Tea Party

Everybody loves a tea party.

They're elegance, tradition, whimsy, and fun all in one package.

Tea parties also revolve around drinking tea – not alcohol – and we all need social occasions that aren't centered on booze.

But high tea is also an English tradition- so a lot of Americans aren't 100% sure how to arrange a "proper English tea."

Read on for must-haves, menu tips, and different ideas for tea party themes!

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