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SPONSORED POST: How My Mom’s Poetry Led Me To #InspireOrgullo Through My Writing

DISCLOSURE: This post is part of Orgullosa’s #InspireOrgullo campaign and compensation was provided for my participation therein.

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New House Industries French Paper Stationery Sets Have The “Write” Stuff

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There’s something visceral and intimate about putting pen to paper — whether it’s to jot down ideas in a notebook, document special moments and vent frustrations within the safety of a leather-bound journal, or express gratitude and affection in a handwritten letter or card.

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The Cynthia Rowley for Staples Collection Makes Productivity Look Pretty

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Whether you’re buying school supplies for your high school- or college-bound daughter or you simply feel like giving your office a much-needed makeover, the new Cynthia Rowley for Staples collection might play a key role in your desk area do-over.

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For Bradley Carbone x The World’s Best Ever Summer 2015 Beach Towel Designs

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Bradley Carbone has some loyal and loving friends.

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New French Bull For Cheeky Disposable Tableware Collection Makes Summer Entertaining Hassle-Free

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Everyone has a household chore they absolutely loathe — whether it’s scrubbing the bathtub, sweeping, doing laundry, mopping floors, dusting ceiling fans, or cleaning windows.

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Bring It To The Table — Mackenzie-Childs Launches Two New Enamel Flatware Collections

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From Father’s Day brunches, lobster bakes, garden parties, Mexican fiestas, outdoor cookouts, and tea parties, summer is the best time to invite friends and family members over to your home so you can share great conversation, yummy treats, and plenty of laughter.

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Fall Crazy In Love With These Valentine’s Day Gifts

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Whether you’re celebrating Valentine’s Day or Galentine’s Day (a February 13th festivity invented by Parks and Recreation’s Leslie Knope that involves lady friends celebrating one another and having a “Lilith Fair minus the angst” amount of fun), the sentiments behind your holiday of choice should be affection, respect, gratitude, and joy.

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Into the Heart Land — 25 Tantalizing Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas!

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Love may conquer all, but that doesn’t mean it’s acceptable to forget (or ignore) Valentine’s Day when you’re in some form of a relationship — whether it’s a new development that’s still in its nascent stages, a long-distance arrangement, a live-in partnership, or a marriage.

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Kidding Around — Holiday Gifts For Little Girls, Tweens, and Teens

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You’ve got your mom, sister, cousin, co-worker, and best friend covered, but you’re still scrambling to find a gift for your pre-teen niece or adolescent goddaughter?

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Holiday Gift Guide for Chic Cinephiles: Part 9 — Trinkets Inspired by True Romance‘s Alabama Whitman

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“He’s so cool, he’s so cool, he’s so cool.” Those are the words that ran through Alabama Whitman’s head whenever she looked at her Elvis-obsessed, kung fu-loving, ultra-protective husband, Clarence Worley, in the Quentin Tarantino-written, Tony Scott-directed cult classic True Romance.

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