Chocolates, flowers, stuffed animals… Everyone knows the traditional route of Valentine’s Day gifts. I have always been partial to jewelry; to me, it feels like a small way to bring your sweetheart with you every day. However, all too often holiday jewelry seems like a one-size-fits all ordeal. You go to the store and there’s one overarching style that may or may … Keep reading…
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This is the time of year to drink. Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day with your significant other, ringing in Galentine’s Day with your lady pals, or simply ignoring all ‘holidays’ not important enough for you to get off work, you probably need a new cocktail recipe ASAP. I needed a new cocktail recipe. I accidentally made four. You’re welcome. Be Mine Melon … Keep reading…
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I’m not big on New Year’s Resolutions, but I did decide on two self-improvement themes for the year: be better about money and be nicer to the environment. I’m not saying I’m going to make super drastic changes – overpriced coffee and lengthy showers are two splurges I’d struggle to ditch – but there are easy fixes I should have been doing for … Keep reading…
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Ah, Valentine’s Day. A day for fine wine and decedent chocolate and love notes — or cheap margaritas and television and people-watching awkward drunk couples at bars, whatever works. For our first Valentine’s Day together, I mailed Lance a box of Spanish Conversation Hearts. On our second Valentine’s Day, Lance mailed me a bulk-sized bag of miniature heart-covered rubber ducks, and I … Keep reading…
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