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How To Spot An Emotionally Abusive Relationship
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Why You Don’t Need to Feel Sorry for My Christmas Baby

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Moving Tips For The Mobile Millennial
I’m Done Being “The Other Woman”
A Definitive List Of The 10 Hottest Male Animated Characters
Remembering Martin Luther King Jr. Through Music & Words
10 Delicious Green Smoothie Recipes for Hot Summer Days
NaNoWriMo Began My Professional Writing Career
Why You Really Need to Have the Sex Talk First
Witchy Woman: An Enchanting October Playlist
How To Stay Busy While Unemployed
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Why Buying Pre-loved Clothing Is More Important Than Ever
Your Guide to Surviving the Summer Sun with Sensitive Skin
The Best Songs For Italian Food
On Actually Being Irish on St. Patrick’s Day
Hoop Earrings Have Had a Makeover & Are Hotter Than Ever Now
41 Charities to Donate to on Giving Tuesday to Make the Next Decade Better
8 Ideas For A Gorgeous Themed Wedding
13 Must-See Halloween Themed TV Episodes
The 20 Best Halloween Movies EVER
16 Song Lyrics That Make No Damn Sense
I Like Butt Sex And I Cannot Lie
The Definitive Guide To Online Dating
On Having Sex When You’re A “Good Girl”
How To Organize Your Tiny Apartment
Why We All Need to Learn to Suck at Life More
I Thought I Was Above Competing Against Women – I Was Wrong
It’s Time to Take Off the Rose Colored Glasses Ruining Our Relationships
Your Guide to 2018 Movies from Favorites to What the Heck Did I Just Watch
16 Ways I Know I’m Finally an Adult
Home is Where the Heart Is: Building a House Q & A
What To Do When Your Ex Comes Back
The Harsh Realities of Being Too Deep in a Music Fandom
5 Reasons To Take A Friends Vacation
Five Takeout Favorites to Make At Home Instead
3 Books to Up Your Writing Game | Part 2
6 Quick and Easy Recipes For When You’re Always on the Run
3 Reasons Writing Should Be on Your To-Do List | Part 1
How To Break Down Your Paycheck & Manage Your Budget
10 Do’s And Don’ts For Making Friends In A New Place
5 Bands You Need to See on the Final Warped Tour
Most of My Relationships Are Long Distance
A Playlist for the Guy who Played Me
A Beginner’s Guide to Becoming a Data Security Ninja
OK, So Maybe Being a Biker Chick Isn’t My Calling
Being a Good Dog Parent Means Muzzling Your Dog
Zero Tolerance Is Separating Families
Is It Wise to Call Loneliness a Modern Health Epidemic?
10 Unexpected Things to Help You Survive Your First Month as a Dog Parent
The Master’s Manipulation: How to Spot a Fraud and Protect Yourself from Spiritual Brainwashing
For The Love Of The Lab
Read a Book, Save a Library
Why I Don’t Return Your Phone Calls
The Double Edged Scalpel of Cesarean Awareness
Christians, We Can’t Pray Our Mental Illness Away
3 Ways Homeschooling Better Prepared Me for Adulthood
How to Survive Backpacking Alone with Your Post-Grad Angst
So You Have to Uproot Your Life in Two Weeks or Less
Raising My White Son Better
The Female Cost of Domestic Labor
The Definitive List Of Men You’ll Find At Whole Foods
What Getting a Massage Taught Me About Self Love
I Rejected Tinder for Speed Dating – Spoilers It’s the Same Damn Thing
What I’ve Learned in (Almost) One Year of Motherhood
Remembering the NIU Campus Valentine’s Day Shooting 10 Years Later
Best Romance Reads of 2018…So Far
Why I Want To Be A Foster Parent
“This is Us” Ignored Every Rule of Fire Safety
Everything You Need to Know About Wedding Planning
The Secrets of Motherhood
Up Your Reading Game With The Unread Shelf Project
10 One-Pot Dinner Recipes To Warm Up With This Winter
Sober Truth Behind Our Drunk Courage
The Sober Truth Behind Our Drunk Courage
My Mom Gave Me Pepper Spray For Christmas – Again
The Instant Pot Will Change Your Cooking Game
Our Favorite Albums of 2017
Our Favorite Albums of 2017
I Read 154 Books This Year and These Are My Favorite Fiction Titles
I Read 154 Books This Year and These Are My Favorite Poetry Collections
I Read 154 Books This Year and These Are My Favorite Non-Fiction Selections
I Read 154 Books This Year and These Are My Favorite Children’s and Young Adult Novels
Holiday Movies to Mend a Broken Heart
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9 Simple, Easy Ways To Pack Efficiently For Your Holiday Travels
7 Places to Do Your Christmas Shopping Without Leaving Your Couch
Growing Up is Scarier Than Moving Halfway Across the World
Gift Ideas For Your Stressed Friend, Sibling, Or Self
Lioness: A Workout Playlist That Is Tough, Fierce, and Ready to Rage
Harvey Weinstein and the Hollywood House of Horrors
Why Steve Harrington Is The Best High School Sweetheart You Never Had
Unholy City
Unholy City, Carrie Smith’s Latest Achievement in the Claire Codella Series
Everything You Want To Know About Essential Oils
Sheet Pan Suppers from Raquel Pelzel + GIVEAWAY
5 Halloween Reads to Cozy Up with Under the Covers
Save Your Pumpkin Guts For Our Favorite Fall Recipes
When Opposites Attract, and Then Actually Stay Together
The Front Bottoms Are Growing Up and Going Grey
How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love Constantly Being on Tour
I the Mighty’s “Where the Mind Wants to Go/Where You Let It Go” Album Review
5 Podcasts for the Music Lover
Last Chance, More Fiction than Science in Hurwitz’s Latest Novel
Rethinking What It Means To Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness
John Green’s Turtles All the Way Down
Looking Inside Relationships From The Outside
Spotlight of Hope: A Will & Grace Retrospective
We Cannot Let the Terror of Violence Destroy the Joy & Freedom of Live Music
How to Survive Your First Winter If You’re a Cold Weather Virgin
Use Your Own Closet to Create a Financial Buffer for Holiday Spending
So What If I Fall In Love?
Now Playing at Literally, Darling September 2017
What’s On Our To-Read Lists This Month
Right Guy at the Wrong Time
On Finding The Right Guy at the Wrong Time
DIY Emergency Preparedness Kit
It’s Time to Get a DIY Emergency Preparedness Kit
The Types Of People You’ll See Wearing Plaid This Fall
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Jo Furniss’ Debut Novel, All the Children, Leaves Us Wanting More
The Floods May Rise, But Houston Will Always Be Texas Strong
Dear Taylor, Your New Single Creeps Me the F*ck Out
Female Punk Bands Exist and They Kick Ass
Now Playing at Literally, Darling: The Ultimate August 2017
Blink-182’s ‘California (Deluxe Edition)’ Is the ‘California’ I’ve Always Wanted
Types Of People You Will See At The Dog Park
Applying the ‘Google Memo’ Logic to the Lack of Men in Education
The Alt-Rock Soundtrack To Summer 2017
In Honor of the Ten Year Anniversary of the Jonas Brothers’ Self-Titled Album
New York City, the Pedestrian Dream, Is an Accessibility Nightmare
Dawson’s Creek: Love, Life, and Teenage Angst, Fifteen Years Later
Is There Really Any Difference Between Tanning Beds And Sunshine?
The 11 Best Lines from my Childhood Diaries
I Met My Fiance on Tinder... So What
I Met My Fiance on Tinder… So What?
Thank You Chester Bennington For Helping Me Conquer My Own Depression
The Future is Female and the Doctor is Too
What Starting a YouTube Channel Taught Me about Myself
What Starting a YouTube Channel Taught Me about Myself
20 Unedited Thoughts My Boyfriend Had During “Pride & Prejudice”
12 Powerful Autobiographies and Memoirs About Badass Women
LeVar Burton Reads: A Podcast for Story Lovers
Five Things To Expect When You Get A Puppy
Why We Need to Have a Conversation about Rob Kardashian’s Revenge-Porn
Quitting the Job From Hell Gave Me the Courage to Pursue Romance Abroad
#bookstagram Helped Me Write Again
GAROGOSI Promotes Environmental Awareness through Wearable Sculpture
The Perfect Poolside Reads For a Scorching Summer
Goodbye, Pretty Little Liars
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Visiting the Birthplace of Harry Potter Brings Childhood Memories to Life
How Harry Potter Shaped Our Social Consciousness
Why Women Are Tired and Men Are Happy
Is It Fair to Flirt When You’re Married?
15 Free-ish Fun Activities When You’re Broke
23 Answers To “Why Are You Still Single?” That Aren’t A Slap in the Face
The Reality of Dating When You’re An Emotional Masochist
Dinner Party Meals Even Your Picky Eater Guests Will Love
Five Essentials For A Perfect, Relaxing Bath
Disney Made Me Skinny Dip
Everything You Need To Survive Summer Festival Season
Lessons Learnt Growing Up On A British Council Estate
Warm-Weather Cocktail: Lavender Lemonade Bourbon Smash
Why I Won’t Leave My Crap State
How to Create the Perfect Summer Scrapbook
20 Delicious Recipes From and Inspired by Books, Movies, and TV Shows
Suburban Rap Queen K.Flay Is the Perfect Soundtrack to Your Twenties
How To Keep Your Sanity While Car Shopping
Perfect Dishes and Desserts for Summer Barbecues and Block Parties
Saying I’m Fat Is Just Being Honest About My Weight
Relationship Challenges Only Introverts Can Relate To
TV Shows to Binge Watch with Your Mom
14 Alternative Albums We Need In Summer 2017
People Are Awful No Matter What I Wear When Breastfeeding
20 Funny Books You’re Dying To Read
What Getting Laid Off During Maternity Leave Taught Me About My Job
Meet Alternative’s Dark Queen: Bishop Briggs
How to Be Fashionable While Living Out of a Suitcase
LuLaRoe: Good, Bad, Ugly Or Cute?
What It’s Really Like To Look Young For Your Age
Vlogger’s Forced Positivity Isn’t Inspiring – It’s Editing Out Reality
Not At All Like the Book: “13 Reasons Why” Netflix Series Review
5 Essential Oil DIY’s For Your Bathroom Cabinet
You’ve Got to Try the Tiny Food Craze
A Story of Racism and Police Brutality Has Big Heart in Angie Thomas’ The Hate U Give
Accepting That I Don’t Always Have To Be Happy
Wellness Wednesday Challenge: Time Management
Four Books of Poetry to Give You Hope
Why I Left The 9-5 Life Behind
9 Feel-Good Books We Can’t Wait To Be Released This Spring & Summer
I Tried A Clothing Subscription And It Was Life-Changing
Ask Our Resident Yogi: How To Use Yoga To Help You Sleep
Binge-Worthy Cartoons Perfect for Escaping the Reality of 2017
How To Write a Post-Breakup Letter
Instagram Accounts To Inspire You To Eat Healthy
Having A C-Section Made Me Realize How The World Sees Women’s Bodies
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5 Poems To Help Usher In Spring
YA Authors Model Political Activism For America’s Youth
“Hidden Figures” And The Importance Of Telling Stories About Women
5 Must-Have Accessories For Winning At Midterms
My Pregnancy Does Not Make Me Public Property
The 20 Best Movies On Netflix Right Now
Explore The Swedish Jazz Scene In Sara Lovestam’s “Wonderful Feels Like This”
23 Harry Potter Quotes for Surviving the Trump Era
Why Brooklyn 99 Is More Than the Average Show
10 City and Colour Songs For Your “Calm Down” Playlist
How Serial Dating Became An Unexpected Form Of Self-Empowerment
16 Books to Inform Your Social Justice Activism While You #Resist
The Unlikely Candidates Are At It Again With “Bed Of Liars”
What A Wall Means For South Texas
5 Love Spells to Absolutely Not Try This Valentine’s Day (and 5 You Should)
This Ain’t a Scene, It’s a Playlist of 2007 Alternative Jams
“Prince Lestat and the Realms of Atlantis:” A Spellbinding Story That Breaks Conventions
Treat Your Inner Witch: Spellcrafting with the Lush Valentine’s Day Range
Valentine’s Day Feels Overrated Now That I’m In A Relationship
I Didn’t Believe In Miracles Until My Family Got One
YouTube Red Allows Creators to Broaden Their Endeavors
Famous People And Organizations To Inspire You To Fight Back
Celebrities And Organizations Who Are Fighting Back
Saying Goodbye to Unpredictable Favorite: Grimm
Romance Books Need to Give More Characters of Color Some Love
5 All Too Real Titles for Your College Memoir
7 Ways To Keep Calm And Fight On Against Trump (And Stay Sane)
What’s Your February Tarotscope?
What I Mean By Morally Pro-life
The Legacy of Girl Meets World Following Its Cancellation
What I Learned About Life From One Tree Hill
Women Whose Vocals Inspire Me
12 Habits We Really Need To Break During Our 20s
13 Songs To Help You Love Your Body No Matter What Size It Is
Astrology Skeptics Read Their Birth Charts: Chaos Ensues
How Not to Adult According to A Series of Unfortunate Events
The Mind Boggling Weird Shit The Victorians Did
13 Taylor Swift Songs For Non-Relationship-Related Moods
10 Books From My Childhood That I Will Be Reading To My New Baby
Why You Definitely Need To Sign Up For A Book Boyfriend Box
What I Learned From “The One Who Got Away”
The Best Damn Tacos You Will Ever Make
Here Are the 100 Books I Plan on Reading in 2017
January Tarotscopes
I Read 100 Books in 2016 and These Are My Favorites
Here’s to Twenty One Pilots: The Band That Saved Me
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How To Feel Better According To Cristina Yang
Your Mercury Retrograde Holiday Survival Guide
Bumble Helped Me Find My Inner Bold & Brash Self
The Down and Dirty of Pregnancy Education
Subscription Box Gifts For Everyone On Your List This Year
25 Of The Best Christmas Quotes Ever
Awards Season Shows the Fight For Diversity Is Still Losing
Drinking 10 Cups Of Water A Day Is Hard, But Worth The Great Benefits
Joseph: The Folk Sister Trio You Need To Know
What It’s Like Being An Only Child In A Big Family
On Living a Bold and Brash Life
Which Rainbow Rowell Novel Belongs on Your Wishlist?
4 Things Conservative Christians Need to Acknowledge About Protests
15 Songs For Your Post-Grad Pick-Me-Up
What to Do Now that You’ve Completed NaNoWriMo
How You Can Stand With Standing Rock
How To Give Gifts Like You Actually Have Money
How Much Time Should You Really Be Spending With Your Significant Other?
Insulin Price Hikes & Other Challenges Faced by People with Diabetes
The Unrealistic Whiteness of Gilmore Girls
Can College-Aged Women Feel Safe In Trump’s America?
12 Easy Recipes That Will Impress Your Family This Holiday Season
“The Hating Game” Is The Perfect Rom-Com To Sweep Readers Off Their Feet
5 Ways To Overcome The Worst Case Scenarios While Traveling
28 Songs That Defined Mid 00’s Junior High
We Need To Write About Happy Relationships, Too
12 Recipes To Help You Avoid Stress Eating
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What Does It Mean To “Call For Unity” After Last Week’s Election?
How To Throw A Gilmore Girls Viewing Party The Lorelais Would Be Proud Of
How I Learned To Love Audiobooks
16 Moments That Made Us Fall In Love With Jess Mariano
The Front Bottoms Tackle Masculinity in Songs about Everyday Experiences
10 Bad Habits All Fangirls Need To Break Immediately
11 Easy (And Free!) Ways To Just Be A Nicer Person
Hot Guys with Disabilities and Other Ableist Fantasies We Need to Stop Falling For
Millennials Find a Home in the Homesteading Movement
Doing Yoga Classes With My Grandmother Taught Me To Love Fitness
The Book Boyfriend Box Delivers New Book Crushes Right To Your Door
This Is Us is All of Us
Indie Band The Wind + The Wave Gets Honest With Their Music
4 Foolproof Money-Saving Hacks For Your Next Vacation
How Keeping A Bullet Journal Helped Me Get Control Of My Anxiety
What I Learned From 7 Songs Played At An Adele Concert
How I Fell Back In Love With the Dumpster Fire That Is 2016
Only You Revives the Wedding-Romance Genre with Humor and Heart
Trick-or-Treating From the Adulting Side of the Door
How To Live Like Adele (Or At Least, Decorate Like Her)
I Don’t Know If I Was Raped
15 Years After Smallville Where Are The Characters Now?
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6 Spooky Shows To Binge-Watch On Netflix
The Wellness Wednesday Journaling Challenge Extravaganza
Why FMLA Doesn’t Cut It For Parents Or Businesses
The Completely Unforgettable Moments in Gilmore Girls
24 Acoustic Songs To Soothe Your Nerves While the World Ends
Growing Up Hungry Is Why I Will Always Give To Child Charities
Tim Burton’s White Casts Are Not Peculiar – They’re Standard
Rory Gilmore Books The Average Person Actually Wants to Read
Stop Ordering Me To “Come For You”
On Having A Long-Distance Relationship With My Dog
How To Be A Better Global Citizen When It’s More Important Than Ever
A Farewell To Yellowcard Playlist
We Need a Will & Grace Revival for the Sake of 2016
Save Serious $$ On Fall Decor With This Easy DIY Autumn Wreath
What Your Love Language Says About Your Relationship Style
Buying My First House Has Given Me HGTV Brain
Meet The Indie Author Highlighting Diverse Characters In Romance Novels
11 Things That are More Concerning Than the Vampires on The Vampire Diaries
It’s Time We All Respect the Pantsuit, Please
How I’m Finally Learning To Stop Ignoring My Need For Self-Care
29 Alt-Rock Songs That Will Make You Miss #Summer16
“Star Trek” Vs. “Star Wars” And Why We Shouldn’t Have To Choose
No One Tells You About The Never Ending Trauma Of Having A Mental Illness
Mom’s Guide to Canning & Harvesting So You Won’t Get Winter Scurvy
The Protector Shows Some Romance Tropes Just Work
Dear Friends Not Making Babies – No We Don’t Have It All Together
The National Park Service Celebrates 100 Years Of Getting You Off Your Ass
How “He’s Just Not That Into You” Gave Me Confidence To Date On My Own Terms
What Happened When I Took On the Water Challenge
An Extensive Guide To Dressing Like Your Fave “Gilmore Girls” Character
#Everywedding Shows Weddings Today Are About Inclusivity, Not Just Extravagance
I Don’t Feel Like A Lady Without My Pearls
21 Songs To Help You Get Your Sweat On This August
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12 Movies To Cry Over When You’re Tired Of Nicholas Sparks
I ‘Winged’ a Weeklong Vacation and This is What Happened
76 Thoughts I Had While Watching “Pokemon: The First Movie” As An Adult
Punderdome – The Punny Cards Against Humanity Game
How To Make Time For Reading When You’re Busy AF
Getting Pregnant Changed My Mind On Women’s Reproductive Rights
5 Non-Boring Mouth-Watering Summer Salads
What Happens When Your Gap Year Becomes Your Reality
6 Ways To Hack OldNavy.com And Get The Best Deals
The Spiral Of Knowing Everything Happens For A Reason
11 Books We’re Most Excited About In Our To-Read Piles
6 Movies & Shows To Get Hyped About Post-Comic-Con 2016
10 Perfect Songs to Wake You Up
20 Books You Really Need to Re-Read in Your 20s
4 Gilmore Girls Approved Recipes Straight From Luke’s Diner
The Soundtrack to My Breakup Recovery
Why You Need to Go The F*** to Sleep
5 Mystery Books To Help You Beat The Scorching Summer Heat
Pokemon Go Doesn’t Fulfill Any Of My 90s-Kid Dreams
How Earning An F In AP Calc Gave Me The World’s Best Scone Recipe
Let’s Stop Apologizing For How We Look
11 Action-Packed Shows to Binge This Summer
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18 Pokemon Go Memes That Made Me Laugh Like Gengar
41 Albums That Are Defining Our 20s
I Managed A Week Without TV With Absolutely No FOMO Effects
28 Mid-2000s Songs Guaranteed To Make You Miss The Warped Tour
“Southern Spirits” Is Your Guide To Drinks Of The South
Everyone Feels Like Crap in a Fitting Room, So Let’s Stop Hating Ourselves
The Pros And Cons Of Being a Holiday Baby
7 Books For The Patriotic Reader on Independence Day
The “Hamilton” Men Are Literally Every Kind Of Cliche Boyfriend
We Are All Istanbul
6 Essentials To Pack In The Perfect Summer Survival Kit
10 (Passive Aggressive) Thank You Notes To My Roommates
I Can’t Justify The Expense Of Buying My Dream Home
Why You Should Read Sarah J Maas ASAP
5 Ways To Take Control Of Your Finances
10 Ways To Drink Alone Without Being Pathetic
A Colorful Playlist To Perk Up Your Monday
5 Reasons I’m Going To Miss Living In The South
I’ll Still Celebrate Father’s Day, Even Though He’s Gone
What It is Actually Like To Work For A Nonprofit
10 Reasons Why Australia Will Always Be My Second Home
22 Vindictive Haikus to Send to Your Ex
“The City of Mirrors:” A Brilliant End to a Brilliant Series
Orlando Will Recover From These Shootings With Love – Not Hate
19 Favorite Songs from Tony Winning Musicals
Kim Possible and Wendy Wu Were Actually the Most Badass Disney Heroines
20 Books To Read While Traveling
If You’re Burnt Out on the 2016 Election, Binge The West Wing
Don’t Play Me Like a Doll
How To Plan a Summer Road Trip
I Am Not Sorry for Loving Romance Books
I’m Incapable Of Keeping It Casual
Don’t Mansplain To Me How I Could Be Prettier
The “Horror Pack” Delivers A Scary Movie Night Right To Your Door
When To Care And When To Decide You Just DGAF
15 Recipes To Keep You Happy And Healthy All Day
Why Good Sex Is Worth Waiting For
I Like You, Nothing More and Nothing Less
Matte Liquid Lip Showdown: Jeffree Star vs. Kylie vs. Colourpop Cosmetics
16 Of The Most Anticipated New Albums Of Summer 2016
How To Learn To Love Running
Fact or Fiction: Do These Beauty Tools Actually Work?
Joanna Gaines & Jennifer Arnold Are The True Queens Of Reality TV
Does Your Opinion On Porn Shift With Your Relationship Status?
Who Run the World? Fangirls
Why Other Nations Are Terrified of American Politics
Roanoke’s Debut Album Is A Dreamy Americana Adventure
Sorry Iron Man, Captain America is the Best Superhero Trilogy
My Conversation With a Male Gynecologist
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In Defense of “Hate-Watching” TV Shows
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I Need Therapy But I Can’t Afford It
10 Ways To Be Less Horrible to the Environment
Celebrating Bridesmaids’ 5th Anniversary With The 12 Best Scenes
My Time In ESL Classes
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Reading Lists Literally (Almost) Ruined My Life
I’m So Tired of Antiquated Patriarchal Workplace Dress Codes
The Game of Thrones Style Survival Guide
How the Laziest Woman in Britain Became a Weightlifter
The Reality of Living With Stretch Marks in Your 20s
Best Beach Songs for the Summer
An Open Letter to First-Time Female Travelers
I Still Have Faith In Mississippi
Our Absolute Worst Hookups, Literally
8 Books to Save Your Life
The Anatomy of a One Night Stand
I Keep Deliberately Falling For The Wrong Guys
The 9 Best Relationships on Grey’s Anatomy
Organize Your Small Spaces With These Super Cute Tips
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I’m Allowed To Hate Babies
12 Best Pop Songs With Indiscernible Lyrics
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Ignorance Is Not An Excuse For Being An Asshole
Top 5 Food Shows On Netflix
5 Reasons You Should Love “Pride and Prejudice and Zombies”
How To Turn Your House Into The Apartment From The Mindy Project
7 Poets to Follow on Instagram
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12 Reasons to Celebrate Hufflepuffs
5 Colors To Spice Up Your Home Décor
How To Decorate Your Home Like Nashville’s Scarlett O’Connor
How To Create Your Own At-Home Yoga Studio
60 Thoughts We Had While Watching The Bachelor Finale
10 Reasons You Need To Get Hooked On “Jane The Virgin”
The Best Chocolate Stout Cake Recipe for St. Patrick’s Day
A Realistic Look at the Women in Super Hero Franchises
“Games Wizards Play:” A Magical Addition to a Magical Series
How To Make Your Home Fit For A Weasley
2015
PLAYLIST: So, you miss 2015 already?
Can You Tell If A Person Is Married By How They Look?
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Why I’m Leaving Everything Behind To Move Abroad
A Thank You To Harper Lee
How The Mindy Project Is Bringing Authenticity To Romantic Comedy
THROWBACK PLAYLIST: Best of S Club 7
“Brooklyn” Might Already Be My Favorite Film of The Year
I Don’t Hate Taylor Swift
What I Learned After Being Ghosted
I Don’t Know How to Not Please Others
A Valentine’s Day Pity Party For the Single and Bitter
How Donald Trump is Changing the Election Game, One Primary at a Time
3 Cheap Ways To Put Art On Your Walls
Go Somewhere That Makes You Feel Small
Why It’s Okay to Have Regrets
My Period Isn’t a Luxury So Why Is It Taxed Like One?
I’ve Spent Most of My Life Not Having Goals
8 Sweet Dessert Recipes For Two
Coming Out Of The Democratic Closet
#OscarsSoWhite Shines A Spotlight On Diversity In Film
Reclaiming My Sexuality After I Was Raped
16 Throwback Boy Band Songs To Start Your Monday
A Millennial Without A Smartphone
8 Tips for Making the Best Smoothies
Why Is Everyone Talking About Bone Broth?
Reading “Doctor Who”: THE DROSTEN’S CURSE Review
10 Things Every Twenty-something Woman Needs In Her Life
Just How UnReal Is The Bachelor?
How I Found A Fresh Start After Battling Depression
4 Things To Consider Before You Abandon A TV Show
19 OTPs We Will Never Not Ship
How To Rock Dark Lipstick Every Day
My Manscaping Laser Hair Removal Journey
Terrorism and the Threat of Apathy
Networking For The Socially Awkward
RIP ABC Family: Why We Hate the Name “Freeform”
The Bookworm Guide To Surviving The Winter Blues
How To Keep The Sex In Your Long-Term Relationship Hot
What It’s Like Coming Across As The Crazy Bitch
Obama’s Gun Control Order Won’t Change Your Life
What Aziz Ansari’s And Gina Rodriguez’s Golden Globe Nominations Mean To A Second-Generation Kid
Motivational Music For The First Monday of 2016
Why I’m Grateful To Be Homesick For The Holidays
Would a Sex Strike Really Stop Sexual Assault on Campuses?
6 Literary Cookie Cutters to Use This Christmas
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6 Christmas Books To Cozy Up With This Season
I’m Allowed to Grieve My Father During Your Holiday Cheer
The Girls’ Guide To Buying A Car
Holiday Gifts for Travelers When You Can’t Afford Airfare
15 Gifts for the Foodies
The Real Problem With The Brooks Ayers Cancer Question
On Fear And Writer’s Block
“Mr. Penumbra’s 24-Hour Bookstore” Contemplates The Decline of the Modern Bookstore
5 Holiday Party Makeup Ideas To Try This Year
Dear Middle-Aged White Men: I Don’t Need Your Post-Grad Advice
Heroines Of “The Hunger Games” Teach A New Definition Of Strength
A Very Indie Christmas Playlist
Cold Remedies Backed By Science, Not Just Your Hippie Friend
Ikhtyar, Gender, Sexuality, Campaign
Ikhtyar Promotes Gender and Sexual Equality in Egypt
9 Gossip Girl Characters Ranked from Worst to Slightly Better
Broke Girl Beauty: Inexpensive Staples For Your Makeup Bag
Coping with the Anxiety of Being A Have-It-All, Do-It-All Millennial
Why We Shouldn’t Be Politically Correct
Make Your Own Advent Calendar & Christmas Memories
8 Ways To Make Your Commute Suck Less
Confessions Of A “Kiss Saver” Who Is Waiting For Marriage
15 Songs About Beautiful Dreams
Bitch Planet
Will You Be Sent To Bitch Planet?
Jenny Lawson Has Made Us All Furiously Happy With Her New Memoir
Celebrating 26 Years With The Little Mermaid
Acknowledge What Scares You, And Do It Anyway
Listen to James Bay’s “Chaos and the Calm” Album Right Now
Is 23 Too Early To Be Thinking Of Career Vs. Kids?
Why Are Women Still Fighting Over Whether To Wear Makeup?
What To Do In Cardiff, Wales, In 24 Hours Or Less
Finally, A Plus-Size Fashion Subscription Box: Dia&Co
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10 Wedding Gift Ideas For Millennial Couples
5 Ways To Make Your Apartment Cozy For Fall
Roller Derby: Life Lessons From The Track
Music for Rainy Days
Accio Beauty: Harry Potter Inspired Lipsticks from LASplash
4 Indian Beauty Secrets You Need To Know
Listening To Adele’s “Hello” From The Inside Of A Breakup
A Smoothie For Fall: Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
When A Con Is Used For The Social Good It Can Help Save Lives
How To Do More Than Just Be Sad About the Syrian Refugee Crisis
The Weirdest Things We’ve Heard While Eavesdropping
The Best Books To Get You Ready For The 2016 Election
The Soundtrack Of My Post-Grad Depression
How To Celebrate Guy Fawkes Night
Why Raven Symone Lost All My Respect
“Crimson Peak” Revives The Glory Of The Gothic Tradition
Rediscovering America After Five Years Abroad
7 Crazy White House Facts
4 Things To Consider When Finding A Therapist
Fictional Places We All Want To Live
How Halloween Is Celebrated Around The World
Get Ready For Halloween With A Wicked Read
A Psychologist Tells Us Why We’re So Awkward
15 Times I Fulfilled Obnoxious American Stereotypes
A World of Truth With “The First Confessor”
How Not To Be A Terrible Customer
The Lorelai Gilmore Playlist
7 Similarities Between Cons And Ikea
Our Souls Create Lightning
7 Healthy Fall Recipes That Don’t Include Pumpkin
Autumn Turkey Chili Recipe For Cool Nights
8 Spooky Reads For Halloween
Why Can’t Guys Act Like Actual Human Beings on Tinder?
What It’s Like Waiting On The One You Love
Why We’re Worth More Than Our Work Clothes
What It’s Like To Be In Love And Have Daddy Issues
4 Easy Hacks To Spice Up Your Sugar Cookies
The Reality Of Life With An Anxiety Disorder
I Think I Might Be Undateable
How To Prep Your Skincare Routine For Fall
14 Fun Fall Activities To Try This Season
10 Movies To Watch If You’ve Never Seen A Classic Film
Where To Find Foodspiration
Why Snack Foods Shouldn’t Have “Guilt Free” Labels
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The Science Of Finding The Right Souvenir
What Being Mexican American Means To Me
Your Twenties: Expectations Vs Reality
What’s New to Binge on Netflix in October
What To Know: Hong Kong’s Umbrella Revolution
On Dating For The First Time In Your Twenties
The 10 Best Songs From Austin City Limits Festival
5 Tips For Moving In With Your Partner
Everything You Need To Know About The Last Week In College Football
REVIEW: “Gone Girl”
Why Adele Should Be Your Style Icon
Listening To Fitspo Ruined My Body
Movie Showdowns: What To Watch This Month
Why Is There Still Whaling In 2014?
After The Sword Attack: Recovering From Domestic Abuse
Artist Feature: Asha Sing
Making The Transition From Student To Real World
Give Your Playlist A “Renovation”: New Music From Eric Leva
Lessons Learned From Living With A Disability
My Completely Awkward First Day At The Office
How TV Is Changing the Way We View Sexuality
The 20 Best Words Of All Time
5 Films That Make You Rethink Current Affairs
No Really, I Never Want To Have Kids
Country Music For Badass Chicks
Why I Can’t Answer “Where Are You From?”
SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: “Gone Girl”
On Domestic Abuse: The Woman Behind NZ’s Samurai Sword Attack
27 People Who Could Play “Anastasia” Characters In Real Life
Being Asexual In A Heteronormative World
How I Stopped Letting My Anxiety Control My Life
The Imperfect Game Of PR Relationships In Hollywood
The Problem Of White Juror Bias
Sex Points: How To Get Some From Me
Broke-Girl Beauty: e.l.f. Makeup And Cosmetics
Cook Fancy, Eat Cheap: Easy Tuna Ceviche
Lessons Learned From Taking Off My Clothes On Stage
Why We Both Changed Our Names When We Married
The 5 Most Tragic Fashion Trends
The 20 Worst Social Media Sins
The Problem With The Health At Every Size (HAES) Movement
Top 5 October Movies Releases
10 Best Songs From The CW, Vol. I
College Football Roundup: Week 4
Prepared Not Scared: College Campus Safety
Police Militarization: Turning America’s Streets Into War Zones
5 Ways To Get Jean Seberg’s Vintage Chic Look
Pork Chops & Creamy Mushroom Sauce
Fall Cooking: Pork Chops With Mushroom Sauce
Five Minutes, Five Products: Your New Lazy Everyday Makeup
Let’s Talk About Anal Sex
Why Is Female Sexuality In Art Still Shocking?
Non-State Actors And The Many Meanings of “Terrorism”
Why We Need to Vote Against New Zealand’s Dirty Politics
PCOS: There’s WHAT In My Ovaries?
3 Tips For Setting Boundaries
5 Reasons It’s Worth It To Be A Chicago Cubs Fan
36 Signs That Someone Is The Absolute Worst Person
Fall In Love When You Swore You Wouldn’t
Real Talk: Your Period, Your Birth Control, And Your Bones
scotland
Independence Movements: It’s All Fun and Games Until Scotland Moves Out
Everything You Need To Know About College Football Week 3
The Best Cardio Workout Playlist Ever
4 Lessons Learned From Pursuing An Artistic Career
Supergirl Is Finally Getting Her Own Show
How A Little Boy With A Broken Heart Taught Me To Feel Again
Hay Or Neigh?: “BoJack Horseman” Is Punny, But Familiar
Fish Tacos
How To Make Your Fave Restaurant’s Fish Tacos At Home
Remembering 9/11: Life After A Day Of Infamy
dressing for your boyfriend
Why I Don’t Dress For My Boyfriend
The Question Everyone’s Asking About Police Officers Right Now
Everything You Need To Know About Lactose Intolerance
Books In Video Games: New Takes On Classic Stories
non-state actors
Why There Are No Easy Answers When It Comes to Non-State Actors
Baby Groot cupcakes
DIY Baby Groot Cupcakes
The 10 Worst Millennial Stereotypes
A Letter To Our Editor On Her Birthday
Why I Keep My Opinions To Myself
Answering “And Then What?” In Long-Distance Relationships
Your September Netflix Binge List
How To Wear Bold Lipstick Colors
PLAYLIST: The 10 Best Duets & Collaborations
College Football Roundup: Week 2
12 Must-Have Tailgating Recipes
10 Tips For Dressing Like Kate Middleton
Lessons Learned From Sia’s “Big Girls Cry”
How To Make Fresh Salsa With Your Leftover Ingredients
What To Watch: Adam Driver’s Big Screen Month
Racism Plagues (And Diminishes) The U.S. Justice System
Cooking With My BF Showed Me Our Relationship Was Toxic
animals
Why I Like Animals More Than People
SEPTEMBER BOOK CLUB: “Gone Girl”
Service In The South: On Being A Woman Who Bartends
The Fool-Proof 5-Step Guide To Your Healthiest Hair Ever
Top 10 Fall Closet Staples
The 13 Most Badass Ladies in Country Music
Broke-Girl Beauty: Why Baby Shampoo Is The Best Face Wash
5 Recipes To Help You Survive The Nutella Shortage
Get To Know New Artist Shaky Knees & Win His New Album
How To Pull Off Bright Eyeshadow Colors
College Football Roundup: Week 1
AUGUST BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: “The Giver”
writers of the month
Writer of the Month: August
My Life As A Nomad
4 Ways To Rock Your Mom’s Awesome ’80s Style
4 Cooking Oils You Always Need On Hand
Glam Up Your Makeup Bag: August Ipsy Glam Bag Review
How I Cope With The Evil Voice In My Head
Dancing Like A White Girl
What You Need to Know Before College Football Starts
WWOOF: How I Summered In Ireland On The Cheap
How A Skydiving Trip Changed My Life
The Best 6 Recipes With Peaches
To All The Exes: A Letter To The People We’ve Left Behind
How To Get The Perfect The Cat Eye Look
19 Of The Most Awkward Roommate Stories Ever
Iran Was Too Good At Birth Control And It Backfired
“If I Stay” Encourages Viewers To Live For Love
Why I Quit Media News Sites, And What Happened When I Did
Does An Older Doctor Finally Make “Doctor Who” New Again?
No One Told Us Our Twenties Could Be This Lonely
The Best Double-Chocolate Banana Bread Recipe Ever
Eric Leva Is The Brand-New Artist You Need To Know
What Happened To Award Shows?
Understanding The Selfie Culture
How To Dress Like Blair Waldorf
How Tornadoes and Teaching Helped Me Rediscover My Calling
The Trouble With Media Role Models
The Strain: A Delectable Take On Vampire Prose
The Perils Of Dating On OkCupid While Black
Why Fandom Matters
Vigilante Hacktivism: Is Anonymous A Virtual Robin Hood?
The Mental Illness You’ve Never Heard Of: OCPD
The 24 Best And Worst Drugstore Beauty Buys
11 Tips For Finding A Job In Your 20s
20 Ways Ron Weasley Was Basically The OG Millennial
Black Twitter Is Redefining African-American Activism
How I Realized My Body Was My Ally, Not My Enemy
“The One I Love” Offers A New Perspective On Commitment
10 More Cover Tracks You Should Listen To Right Now
What A Root Canal Taught Me
Broke-Girl Beauty: Why Epsom Salt Baths Are The Greatest
4 Ways To Enjoy Every Single Workout
Getting To Know Kristin Through GIFs
Lulu Blossom Is Doing All-Natural Skin Care Right
I’m As Free As My Hair
All Eyes Were On Ferguson Last Night
Why You Need To See Florida-Georgia Line Live
FALL SOCIAL MEDIA INTERN WANTED
Is Starz’s Outlander The Feminist Game Of Thrones?
The Psychology Of Grieving For Celebrities
Dumb DIY: Reupholstering Chairs
“About Alex” Ignores Real Millennial Problems
Why I’m Dreading Lifetime’s Whitney Houston Biopic
5 Tips For Staying Hydrated: The Other Cold Water Challenge
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Battling Depression One Day At A Time
My Co-Worker Shamed Me, And I Allowed It
Remembering Robin Williams: Our Favorite Moments
Being Responsible Made Me Scared To Live
A Millennial Feminist Playlist
How Cosmo Ruined Buying Condoms For Me
Broke Life: Fashionable And Cheap Office Wear
The Simplest DIY Vegan Ice Cream
Maintaining A Friendship On A Budget
On Finding The Best City To Live In
Home Fries & Fried Egg
4 Tips For Perfect Home Fries
On Traveling Alone: Thoughts From the Table for One
8 Reasons You Have To Watch “Gilmore Girls”
wedding
The Perfect Wedding
Beaches, Bikinis and Body Acceptance
Finding My Faith
Raising Awareness Is Great. But It’s Not Enough.
An Open Letter To Kendall Jones
When I Realized I Was Scared To Write
My Summer With Tigers
Pichaya-Poy-Winichakul_LaunchProgress
Why I Started My Own Political Action Committee For Millennials
REVIEW: Guardians Of The Galaxy
To The Girl I (Accidentally) Catfished
I Will Never Be The “Hot” Girl
PLAYLIST: Indie Favorites Of The Summer
ABBA: The Concert
AUGUST BOOK CLUB: “The Giver”
Coming Soon…August Movie Releases
BOOK REVIEW: “Secrecy” By Rupert Thomson
Why I Can’t Quit My Day Job
REVIEW: Kindle Unlimited
“The Inglorious Fruits”: Focusing on Food Waste
writers of the month
Writer Of The Month: July
I’m Not A Chill Girl
Travel Hacks UK
Travel Hacks: U.K. Edition
JULY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: “Rolling Nowhere”
Potluck Recipe: Mini Meatballs In Fresh Tomato Sauce
Reading George Saunders Will Change Your Life
50 Shades Of Grey: Books Beat Trailer
Stop Being Narrow-Minded
Why Women Remain Vulnerable To Sexual Assault
Artist Spotlight: Betty Who
5 Things To Learn From 5 Top European Chefs
I Was 23 And Hungry: Accepting Food Stamps
I Admit It. I Watch “True Blood.”
Q&A: Almost Cool Films, The Company Behind “Wiener vs. Brain”
Glam Up Your Makeup Bag: July Ipsy Glam Bag Review
Getting To Know Allie Through GIFs
One Woman’s Quest To Meet Ellen
18 Tips For The Best Cheap Vacations
The Green River Festival In Review
How To Survive A Book Rut
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30 Tips For Surviving Your Friends Getting Married
“Boyhood:” Q&A, Review, And Other Reasons Why It Needs To Be Seen
RECIPE: Whole Wheat Almond Cookies
It’s My Birch In A Box! July 2014 Birchbox Review
gourmet dinner
Host A Gourmet Dinner For 4 (With Seafood Lasagna + Budget-Saving Tips)
7 Reasons Why Opera Music Is Perfect For Millennials
Living In The Land Of What-If
Stop Singling Out Millennials, Or Why The Whole System Is Screwed Up
To The Nice Guy Who Hit On Me
The Female Body And Venus
The Big Question: “Where Are You From?”
How To Break Up With Someone When You’re Still In Love
Seasonal Open Sign
Forgiveness And Supermarket Indiscretions
17 Irrational Fears In Your 20s
When I Stopped Taking The Pill
5 Tips (And Recipes) For Hosting A Dinner Party After Work
Getting To Know Maureen Through GIFS
Music You Need To Know: SZA
SafeTrek: The App You May Not Want, But Might Need
PLAYLIST: Bastille Day
Dear Sister
My Big Fat Cheap Wedding
20 Life Lessons From The Ladies Of Harry Potter
tarragon
RECIPE: Chicken Rolls With Goat Cheese And Tarragon
To My Best Friend
Reflections On My Redundancy
Confessions Of A Lifetime Drama Queen
Is There A Right To Education?
How To Look Like You’ve Actually Slept (When You Totally Haven’t)
Anchors Away: Nautical Summer Must-Haves
The Thing We Need To Do Before We Try To Love Ourselves
NEWS: An In-Depth Look At The Middle-Eastern Crises
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southern england
Discovering Southern England
Get to Know Heather Via GIFs
Dumbledore’s Army Is Back
21 Life Hacks For Twenty-Somethings
Religious Undertones In “The Leftovers”
A Letter To Ingrid Michaelson
Really E!? The “Botched Perfect Female Celebrity”
PLAYLIST: BBC Radio 1’s Live Lounge Must-Listens
Maybe I Wasn’t Meant For Grad School
An Introduction To French Animation
The Perfect American Movie Marathon
On Quitting Smoking
Q&A: Be Young & Shut Up
Coming Soon… July Movie Releases
The “Felicity” Drinking Game
In Support Of Ruth Bader Ginsburg
10 Things I Don’t Give A Shit About Now That I’m 29
5 Steps To Becoming A Binge-Watching Connoisseur
NEWS: The Worst Caliphate Ever
On Sorting Out Your Priorities
DIY Homemade Chai Tea
Review: “Remedy” – Old Crow Medicine Show
Writer Of the Month: June
I’m Taking A Break From God
JUNE BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: “The Lover’s Dictionary”
PLAYLIST: Typical Country Summer
Break Up With Your Makeup
DIY: Crochet Scarf
What Photographer Joel Sartore Taught Me About Community
Collard Greens
Collard Greens With Chickpeas
Glam Up Your Makeup Bag: June Ipsy Glam Bag Review
Girl On Girl Action In Orange Is The New Black
Recipe: Strawberry Poppy Seed Salad
My Pinkie Promises
LA
Living In LA: Part I
Taking Your Own Advice
Book Riot Quarterly Book Box Review
5 Vegetarian BBQ Recipes
What To Know About The World Cup So Far
This Is Not My Body
BOOK REVIEW: “Hard Choices”
5 Tips To Not Look Like A Tourist On Vacation
NEWS: It’s All Bad News (And Soccer)
Unexpected Perks Of Having A Significant Other
Album Review: Ed Sheeran’s “x”
Misconceptions About Dating An Older Man
Being A South Carolinian
Struggles Of A Self-Doubting Writer
PLAYLIST: Coffee Shop Sounds
I Don’t Want A Long-term Relationship, And I’m Okay With That
Recipe: Swap Your Pasta For Spaghetti Squash
HBO’s “The Normal Heart” Raises Questions About Contemporary Queer Activism
Prep Cooking: My New Love
Review: “Obvious Child”
11 Ways To Evade Tinder Men
I Am Not My Hair… But It’s A Part of Who I Am
Savvy Shopping: Preppy Dress For Less
It’s My Birch In A Box!:—June 2014 Birchbox Review
BOOK REVIEW: “The Vampire Lestat”
He Should Want You
On The Flip Side Of Eating Disorders Treatment
Things We're Too Embarrassed To Admit To
5 Things We’re Too Embarrassed To Admit We Deal With
The Tragedy Of Living Your Life Facing Backwards
NEWS: Literally Everyone Is Watching The World Cup
I Am Not A Writer
Why You Should Be Watching “Rookie Blue”
13 Tips For Enjoying A Summer Without A Typical Vacation
A Beginner’s Guide To Healthy Eating
REVIEW: Game of Thrones, “The Children”
PLAYLIST: Summer Jams
10 Unconventional Beach Reads
A Reflection On Lessons From My Dad
Why I Will Probably Never See Another John Green Movie
How Leonardo DiCaprio Made Me An Online Dating Convert
What You Need To Know About The Crisis In Iraq
City Guide: Discover Orlando Like a Local
CONCERT REVIEW: Vampire Weekend & Cults
Thoughts From The Dating Rut
The Psychology Of Superstitions
Why My Dad Is My Hero
DIY: Beaded Friendship Bracelet
NEWS: Ebola Continues To Spread; Iraq Under State Of Emergency
Film: It Needs Your Help
Backhanded Compliments That Actually Don’t Flatter Anyone
Literally The Worst Things Ever
A Pale Person’s Guide To Sunscreen
BOOK REVIEW: “Graduates In Wonderland”
REVIEW: “X-Men: Days of Future Past”
Lip Color Sticks That You Simply Must Try, Darlings
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Vance Joy
Saying Goodbye To The Greatest Generation
REVIEW: “Maleficent”
Coming Soon… June Movie Releases
Public Apologies: A Crisis Of Villainy
The Art Of Being Emotionless
5 Music Apps You Need In Your Life
La Vie Francaise In The U.S.A.
REVIEW: “Black Box”
On Marrying A Marine
The Truth About Stress: How It Affects Your Skin
NEWS: June Kicks Off With Elections, Abdications, And Resignations
staying healthy
Ways We Stay Healthy: Mind, Body & Soul
Unf*ck Your Habitat And Your Mind
Call For Writers
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Little Joy
The Art Of Being A Woman In A Male-Dominated Field
JUNE BOOK CLUB: “Lover’s Dictionary”
writers of the month
Writer And Badass Of The Month: Erin
MAY BOOK CLUB DISCUSSION: “The Fault In Our Stars”
wedding
A (Satirical) Guide To Planning Your Fairytale Wedding
How To Do The Beach Right
strawberry sangria popsicles
Recipe: Strawberry Sangria Popsicles
It’s My Birch In A Box!—May 2014 Birchbox Review
YA Fiction And Breaking Down Gender Roles
Game Raiders: “The Sims”
#YesAllWomen Says No To Rape Culture
A Summer Of Playing Pretend
NEWS: Not A Great Week For Elections
She-Hulk From A Feminist Perspective
Our Favorite Drinks For Summer
REVIEW: “Belle”
The 8 Best News Sources On Twitter
PLAYLIST: Music For Going Out
war documentaries
War Documentaries Of Doom: A Visual Remembrance
6 Virginia Craft Beers Worth Trying
One Year Later: What Sparked Unrest In Turkey?
The Almost-Eating Disorder
An Open Letter To Country Music
Sharks And The Horrors Of Shark Fin Soup
Shopaholic: 5 Ways To Fight The Urge To Splurge
Don’t Hate The Player, Hate The Game
After Her Firing, Jill Abramson Speaks To Millennials
NEWS: Yes, That’s A Turkish Official Kicking A Protester
Jano Silva
16 Songs That Changed Our Lives
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How To Love A Girl With An Eating Disorder
The Upside Of Losing Control
Get #Ready2Roo with Tevas
3 Easy Vegetarian Summer Pastas
Painting The Ugly Truth
PLAYLIST: Covers You Need To Know
celebrities
Celebrities Are Our New Imaginary Friends
Music You Need To Know: The Cab
Let’s Talk About Birth Control: Introducing The IUD
On Being An Atheist
Q&A: Beauty Vlogger Nicole Guerriero
Misofit: Eating With Food Allergies
HOW-TO: Sell Things On Craigslist (Without Getting Ax-Murdered)
Tips On Being A Grown-Up
The Return Of The News!
Please Keep My Body Out of Your Mouth
13 Movies We Know Every Line Of
To The Woman Before Me
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Little Comets
My Imperfect Destiny
Finding Happiness In The Highlands
in your eyes
“In Your Eyes:” A Small Step Backward For Female Leads
To Stepmoms On Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day With A Medium
Treat Mom To The Perfect Wax
Dear Food-Shamers:
Lessons The Homeless Have Taught Me
MAY BOOK CLUB: “The Fault In Our Stars”
The Daunting World Of Dating
Celebrity Instagrams: Why Are They So Important?
A Walking Contradiction
Virginity For Sale… Or Not
Those Kids And Their Crazy Dating Games
birthday
Happy Birthday, Darlings: Celebrating A Year Of LD
Favorite Shoes For Spring
May 3: Free Comic Book Day
writers of the month
Writer(s) Of The (Last Few) Month(s)
PLAYLIST: Happy Birthday Bon Iver And Tallest Man On Earth!
DIY: Homemade Ice Cream
Update Your Spring Wardrobe With 3 Pieces
Feminism
On Feminism: A Time For Platform And A Time For Pie
Why I Rewatch TV Shows
Why Voting Third-Party Is Fighting A Lost Battle
COMEDY REVIEW: Sasheer Zamata
8 Truths No One Tells You About Life After College
GAME REVIEW: Wadjet Eye Game’s “Blackwell Epiphany”
20 Book Titles Rewritten For The Internet
NEWS: Constitutions, Icebergs, And Birth Control
A Short Guide To Coffee
LD’s Favorite Local Bookstores
What #LawSchoolProblems Look Like
“Game of Thrones” Latest Deviation Goes A Bit Too Far
unemployed
A Cover Letter From The Bottom Of My Unemployed Heart
PLAYLIST: Electronic Dance Music
Travel Guide: Springfield, Illinois
How Sex Is Changing In Cinema
writers of the month
What We Look Like On The Internet Isn’t The Whole Story
There’s Nothing Guilty About Guilty Pleasures
What You Might Not Know About Meditation
What We Lose When We Lose “The Colbert Report”
The Sex Talk: What’s Your Number?
TRAVEL REVIEW: Sandals Resort, Jamaica
Lena Dunham Does Not Speak For Me
dictator
So You Want To Be Dictator Of The World
eating disorder
6 Things No One Tells You About Recovery From An Eating Disorder
NEWS: How To Make Friends And Annex Regions By Vlad Putin
DIY Hair Bows
Boston Strong: What Hate Can Teach Us About Love
20 Movies To Watch In Your 20s
Baby Shoes
Orthorexia: Too Much Of A Good Thing
spring playlist
PLAYLIST: Spring Has Sprung
Celebrating Cherry Blossom Season With Kirin Ichiban
intern
Summer Intern Wanted
City Guide: See You In C-Ville!
Why The World Needs More Betty Who
Soundtrack To A Teenage Rebellion
Feminism And Sexuality In “Frozen”
To The People We Used To Be
5 Questions To Consider Before Getting A Dog
Six Hair Products We Swear By
The Curious Case Of Lana Del Rey And Feminism
Shopping When You’re Ancient (AKA Pushing 30)
NEWS: Bring Home The Bacon Now While Prices Are Low
TMZ To Nashville: Good Or Bad?
Getting to Know Margaux Through GIFs
How Not To Be A Douchecanoe On Twitter, In GIFs
The Best Advice We’ve Ever Been Given
REVIEW: “Captain America: The Winter Soldier”
REVIEW: Game Of Thrones—”Two Swords”
Why I Still Buy Books
PLAYLIST: Doo Wop
Bizarre “Spokespeople” And “Role Models”
Know Your Rights: Domestic Partnership
The Importance Of Heroes
Coming Soon… April Movie Releases
A Love Letter To New York
NEWS: Supreme Court: “If You Liked 2012, You’ll Love 2016!”
The Path To Self-Compassion
Getting Lost In Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar (Kapalıçarşı)
In The Midst Of A Quarter-Life Crisis
How (Not) To Hit On A Waitress
4 Reasons Why It’s Important To Be Independent
A Letter To My 40-Year-Old Self
Life Lessons From Game Of Thrones
A Short List Of Not-Niche Female Films
How I Remember My Mother: A Response To The “How I Met Your Mother” Finale (SPOILERS)
Paris, The City Of Love
Introducing The Literally, Darling Book Club
An Application To The Real World
ARTIST SPOTLIGHT: Hozier
It’s My Birch In A Box!—March 2014
On The Social Constructs Surrounding Tall Women
awkward confessions
Awkward Confessions
The Stigma of Being Fat & “My Mad Fat Diary”
A Soundtrack To First Love
Getting To Know Michelle Through GIFs
living alone
The Pros And Cons Of Living Alone
Real Talk: Could There Be A World War Three?
count your blessings
Counting Your Blessings At Every Age
the friendship exodus
The Friendship Exodus Of Your 20s
Gavin Degraw In Concert: Totally DegrAwesome
Why NSA Hookups Are Awesome
NEWS: Hide Yo Provinces! Hide Yo Regions! Separatists Are Coming!
50 Things Everybody Should Realize About Relationships
The Weird, Wonderful World Of Vine
To Anyone Who Isn’t “Asian” Enough
What Makes A Strong World Leader? Putin vs POTUS
The Rain Is Here
PLAYLIST: The Only Mashups You’ll Ever Need
glasses
The Bespectacled Lady: I Like Wearing My Glasses
Why Malaysia Is The Most Delicious Paradise
On The Rise: 5 Seconds Of Summer And The Vamps
Review: “The Grand Budapest Hotel”
Book Review: The Orchid House
Questions They Should Ask In Job Interviews
Tax Returns 101
The Should And The Should Nots In Life And Love
Raise The Bar: 5 Reasons To Love Weightlifting
introverts
Hermit Life Forever: Ode To Being An Introvert
Save An Elephant With “Love and Bananas”
Nail Polish: The Beginnings Of A Self-Care Revolution
NEWS: Putin Bathes In Western Tears As Crimea Joins Russia
I’m Black, Not An Alien
10 Steps To A Bangin’ Resume
LD’s Fave Finds For Under $20
bitches-get-stuff-done
I Like Surly People
Getting To Know Hope Through GIFs
Blackface In Fashion: When Will It End?
St. Patrick’s Day Playlist: Get Your Jig On
finding femininity
On Finding My Femininity
I Think I Had An Eating Disorder (And I Didn’t Even Know It)
1 Can Of Black Beans, 3 Tasty Recipes
Syria: Three Years Later
Let’s Talk Hair Removal
An Open Letter To Austin, Texas
The 5 Most Annoying Gym Habits
bullying
Internet Bullying: How Would You Feel?
The Girl Power Tag
We Don’t Have To Be So Heartless
CourtneyEhrenhofler
Adventures In Filmland: Finding A Job
Fashion Faves: Must-Have Items
Three Gluten Myths, Unraveled
For The Kids: Mizzou Dance Marathon
So Where Are All the Women in Film? At the Film Festivals
NEWS: Crimea Is Over Ukraine, Might Join Up With Russia
Why We May Never Be Happy
The 22 Best First Lines Of Books
5 Tips For Surviving A Long-Distance Relationship
Getting To Know Haley Through GIFs
PLAYLIST: Music To Go
Why We Get Pap Tests: Sometimes There’s Something Wrong
Spotlight On: Size Five Games
Sex & the ‘C-Word’: “Check ‘Em Tuesday” and Tabloid Bad Taste
The 4 Friends You Need On Spring Break
Coming Soon…March Movie Releases
Playing The Girl
5 Books To Read For Spring Break
On Dating An Adrenaline Junkie
Getting to Know Amy Through GIFs
What To Know About Russia’s Approach To Ukraine
I Freaking Love To Curse & I’m Not Sorry About It
ALBUM REVIEW: “English Oceans”—Drive-By Truckers
NEWS: Did People Have Fun At The Oscars? Is That Even Legal?
My Black Coat
Please Stop People-Pleasing
A Twenty-Something’s Guide to LinkedIn
I Gained 10 Pounds And I’ve Never Been Happier
Our Favorite “Frozen” Covers & Spoofs
The Oscars: Female Films Are Not Niche Experiences
PLAYLIST: Get Out Your Beads, It’s Mardi Gras!
So, You Want To SXSW?
Cooking My Way Through Mental Illness
Book Club Perks
What You Don’t Know About Climate Change
Argan Oil, The Beauty Product To Rule Them All
Fighting To Change The Future: Why Alzheimer’s Disease Matters To Me
Getting To Know Erin Through GIFs
CourtneyEhrenhofler
Adventures In Filmland: What It’s Like To Work In The Business
Bariatric Surgery: Cuts Both Ways
Spotlight: Nick Jonas On Demi Lovato’s Neon Lights Tour
Review: “Star-Crossed”
NEWS: Ukraine’s President Skips Town & The U.S. Can’t Even With Karzai
If You’re Not Uncomfortable, You’re Not Growing
Video Game Buzz: What To Watch For In Spring 2014
55 Favorite Childhood TV Shows
A Letter To My Little Sister
What You Need To Know About The Protests In Venezuela
PLAYLIST: Songs We Can’t Stop Listening To
Album Review: “Salute”—Little Mix
Multitasking: Efficient Or Ineffective?
What’s Cooler Than Being Cool?
How I Lost My Music
White Hair And Me: A Love Story
7 Lessons I Learned From Owning My Own Home
On Education: “The American Dream Is Dangerously Close To False Advertising”
What It’s Like When Your Taste In Music “Sucks”
Realistic Fairy Tales And Why I’m Tired Of Them
Meet The Perfect White Shirt
NEWS: Go Away, George Zimmerman. Just Go Away.
Why Michelle Obama Is My #WomanCrushWednesday
Getting To Know Eric Through GIFs
27 Books That Changed Our Lives Forever
Why Getting Hit On At The Gym Is The Worst
9 Facts About Abraham Lincoln, In Honor Of Presidents’ Day
PLAYLIST: Chill To The Bone
The Mammogram Debate: What You Need To Know For Your Ta-Tas
Your Next Guilty Pleasure: Lifetime Movies
love movies
8 Great Love Movies That Don’t Need Romance At All
Transatlanticism: A Very Long (Distance) Engagement
Tinder: You’re Doing It Wrong
V-Day Grams For The 99 Percent
How To Live Large In The Steel City: Pittsburgh
REVIEW: “Vampire Academy”
single
Why Being Single Is The Tits
Why We Need To Talk About Female Genital Mutilation
Literally Darling’s Fashion Guide For Fluctuating Weight
Pushing Mental Illness To The Wayside
Valentine’s Day Giveaway!
Galentine's Day
Why Every Woman Needs Galentine’s Day
NEWS: Sports Things! Equality Things! At The Same Time!
Happiness In Three Words
Getting To Know Kristin Through GIFs
A Close-Up And Personal Interview With Wadjet Eye Games
Let’s Cool It On The Marriage Snark
What’s In A Name?
PLAYLIST: Favorite Love Songs
do what you love
Do Work, Be Happy, And Stop Trying To Monetize Your Joy
What Do You Want To Be Called?
bored
Boredom Is My Arch-Nemesis
Coming Soon… February Movie Releases
NEWS: Facebook Is Old And So Are You; Russia Takes On Big Yogurt
How To Do Valentine’s Day When You’re Single
Getting To Know Kelsey Through GIFs
When Our Idols Become Problematic
makeup tips
Real Beauty Tips From Real Ladies
Why You Won’t See My Relationship Status On Facebook
A Cynic’s Guide To “The Secret”
Flat Tires Are The Most Traumatic Thing That Can Happen Unless You’re An Adult
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