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10 Ways to Create a More Ethical and Sustainable Christmas

10 Ways to Create a More Ethical and Sustainable Christmas

Alongside the wave of love and joy that sweeps over the world around the Holidays and Christmas time, there’s an inevitable avalanche of consumerism: gifts, wrapping paper, and festive snacks that no one can finish. This one side of the Holiday season is sometimes overlooked and it shouldn’t be - especially not at a time when reducing our carbon footprint has never been more important.   As so many of us are rethinking our lifestyles and our impact on the planet, enjoying this time in a more mindful way has become a necessity during the festive season - traditionally the period...

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Why the Initial Letter Necklace Trend is Back for the Holiday Season

Why the Initial Letter Necklace Trend is Back for the Holiday Season

Any personalized jewelry holds a special place in our hearts and letter initial necklaces aren’t any different. The good news are… This trend is back for the Holiday season! According to many fashion magazines such as Cosmopolitan and Vogue, initial necklaces are a trend for this year. Combining this personal and loving jewelry piece with “the most wonderful time of the year” is pure magic. Letter initial necklaces are beautiful, classic, and customizable - and that’s only the tip of the iceberg. Let’s delve into the details of these incredible pieces to find out why they are back (or never...

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What Makes the Locket Necklace the Best Christmas Gift Ever

What Makes the Locket Necklace the Best Christmas Gift Ever

Short answer: class and love together in a piece.  You know, nothing adds an extra sparkle to the holiday season like embracing festive traditions, whether those be wearing a cute ugly Christmas sweater, or sitting down to watch the classic Home Alone on Christmas day. But a beautifully classic piece of jewelry can have a similar effect, too - especially if it has a special meaning to it.  That’s where the locket necklace comes in. What makes it the best Christmas gift ever? Keep reading to find out. The locket necklace might seriously have everything you didn’t know would make...

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8 LGBTQIA+ figures who changed the world

8 LGBTQIA+ figures who changed the world

In the past few years, there has been a lot of change for the LGBTQIA+ community and social media has been a huge part of it, with LGBTQIA+ role models on social media serving as sources of pride, inspiration, and comfort for many people, especially younger generations.  Nevertheless, there have been different types of sexual and romantic feelings and orientations for as long as humanity itself exists. It’s important to remember LGBTQIA+ figures who changed the world when times were even more constricting and people more closed-minded. May they inspire you even more. Here are 8 of them:  1. Harvey...

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