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The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

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A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Leo Babauta of Zen Habits There’s a small habit that I practice, that can turn difficult situations into much better ones — and it won’t surprise you. It’s the habit of gratitude. This is such a simple habit, and it’s one that we often forget to practice. But when we … Continue reading The Transformative Power of the Gratitude Habit

Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

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A Blogtoberfest Guest Post by Kaitlyn Pierce, founder of Willow House magazine Fall is a time for sweaters, fires, and packing on the pounds while staying curled up on the couch to indulge in some binge eating and Downton Abby marathons on Netflix. Being pregnant with my second child has made it even more enticing … Continue reading Cool Weather Comfort Foods that Won’t Make You Fat

Freaky Franchise: V/H/S

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Nothing says 'Found Footage has arrived' more than think pieces on the subject, rife with academic genre-speak. Consider this lofty description from Wikipedia: "The film is presented as an anthology of short horror films, built into a frame narrative which acts as its own short horror film. Each short film is linked together with the … Continue reading Freaky Franchise: V/H/S

The 2015 Weird Food Round-up: Two Savories, Two Sweets

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I never know where my annual 'October food' posts are going to take me. Sometimes, I find a lot of spooky party platters. Other times, it's a trendy ingredient or a bizarre new dish from a restaurant... this year, I found myself gravitating toward some particularly good entrants into the Weird Food Race in the … Continue reading The 2015 Weird Food Round-up: Two Savories, Two Sweets

We Have a Winner!

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Congratulations Joe Schneiderman  - you've won the 2014 Blogtoberfest Guest Post Contest! What has he won, Jax? Well, Joe - you're the lucky recipient of a stack of Leaf Behinds by Winstanley! These nifty chotchkes are made with seed inclusion paper, which is infused with a variety of wildflower seeds ranging from Baby Blue Eyes … Continue reading We Have a Winner!