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The 3 Best Netflix Original Movies of 2018
by Becky B | December 28 2018
All things considered, 2018 has been a remarkably successful year for Netflix. From the debut of several wildly popular TV shows like Queer Eye and The Haunting of the Hill House, to the continued success of crowd pleasers like …
New Study Shows Gen Z Workers aren’t Prioritizing Soft Skills
by Cassie Dorian | December 14 2018
Soft skills, like leadership, aren’t tangible in nature, unlike technical skills such as copywriting, coding, or even manual labor. It takes careful effort and planning to evolve raw and even personalized skills like communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork.
Soft skills …
The Hidden Costs of Eating from Vending Machines
by Melody Bryn | December 10 2018
You’d be hard up to find someone who hasn’t bought or eaten something from a vending machine. How could you not? They’re typically packed with sodas, water bottles, energy drinks, bags of chips, candy bars, cookies, granola bars, bags of…
So, What Goes Into Making The Macy’s Parade Happen Each Year?
by Jennifer Dillon | November 30 2018
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — which took place last week — is a huge event Americans every single year. According to CBS News, “approximately 50 million viewers tune into the parade from home each year. Another 3.5 million …
How Many Credit Cards Do I Need? Here’s Your Answer.
by Melody Bryn | November 23 2018
Credit cards are something that nearly every adult has, and often more than one. It’s not uncommon to have one from your bank, one from your favorite retailer, and one from an airline. Some people even have more than that.…
3 Books That Should Be on Your Christmas List
by Becky B | November 21 2018
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll do with your free time. For some, a Hallmark movie marathon is the only answer. Others might prefer to partake in an excessive amount of…
3 Tricks to Kick Your Coffee Addiction
by Becky B | November 14 2018
It was all okay back when you only needed one cup a day to get by. But now that your coffee intake has tripled and you’re spending more on coffee than you do on food in a week, you…
3 Ethical Businesses You Should Be Supporting This Holiday Season
by Becky B | November 12 2018
With the holidays right around the corner, gift-buying season has officially commenced. But along with the excitement of the most wonderful time of the year comes the dreaded gift hunt for those family members that are pretty much impossible to…
What Are The Best Subreddits for Writers?
by Melody Bryn | November 9 2018
Reddit calls itself the “front page of the internet,” and all that description is as true as it is nebulous. It’s an amalgam of articles, photos, blog posts, text posts, and more shared in a seemingly endless number of subreddits …
10 Classic TV Shows You Can Watch on Netflix
by Jennifer Dillon | November 9 2018
‘Tis the season for binge-watching TV shows on Netflix. (Does that season ever really end though?) When it’s chilly outside, there’s an even stronger pull to just stay inside on the couch, bundled and warm. Consequently, it can become difficult…
The 3 Best Netflix Original Movies of 2018
by Becky B | December 28 2018
All things considered, 2018 has been a remarkably successful year for Netflix. From the debut of several wildly popular TV shows like Queer Eye and The Haunting of the Hill House, to the continued success of crowd pleasers like …
New Study Shows Gen Z Workers aren’t Prioritizing Soft Skills
by Cassie Dorian | December 14 2018
Soft skills, like leadership, aren’t tangible in nature, unlike technical skills such as copywriting, coding, or even manual labor. It takes careful effort and planning to evolve raw and even personalized skills like communication, conflict resolution, and teamwork. Soft skills …
The Hidden Costs of Eating from Vending Machines
by Melody Bryn | December 10 2018
You’d be hard up to find someone who hasn’t bought or eaten something from a vending machine. How could you not? They’re typically packed with sodas, water bottles, energy drinks, bags of chips, candy bars, cookies, granola bars, bags of…
So, What Goes Into Making The Macy’s Parade Happen Each Year?
by Jennifer Dillon | November 30 2018
The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade — which took place last week — is a huge event Americans every single year. According to CBS News, “approximately 50 million viewers tune into the parade from home each year. Another 3.5 million …
How Many Credit Cards Do I Need? Here’s Your Answer.
by Melody Bryn | November 23 2018
Credit cards are something that nearly every adult has, and often more than one. It’s not uncommon to have one from your bank, one from your favorite retailer, and one from an airline. Some people even have more than that.…
3 Books That Should Be on Your Christmas List
by Becky B | November 21 2018
With the holidays right around the corner, it’s time to start thinking about what you’ll do with your free time. For some, a Hallmark movie marathon is the only answer. Others might prefer to partake in an excessive amount of…
3 Tricks to Kick Your Coffee Addiction
by Becky B | November 14 2018
It was all okay back when you only needed one cup a day to get by. But now that your coffee intake has tripled and you’re spending more on coffee than you do on food in a week, you…
3 Ethical Businesses You Should Be Supporting This Holiday Season
by Becky B | November 12 2018
With the holidays right around the corner, gift-buying season has officially commenced. But along with the excitement of the most wonderful time of the year comes the dreaded gift hunt for those family members that are pretty much impossible to…
What Are The Best Subreddits for Writers?
by Melody Bryn | November 9 2018
Reddit calls itself the “front page of the internet,” and all that description is as true as it is nebulous. It’s an amalgam of articles, photos, blog posts, text posts, and more shared in a seemingly endless number of subreddits …
10 Classic TV Shows You Can Watch on Netflix
by Jennifer Dillon | November 9 2018
‘Tis the season for binge-watching TV shows on Netflix. (Does that season ever really end though?) When it’s chilly outside, there’s an even stronger pull to just stay inside on the couch, bundled and warm. Consequently, it can become difficult…