Self Improvement

14 Library Card Benefits That Aren't Just Free Books

Apr 10, 2025

14 Library Card Benefits That Aren't Just Free Books

Just when we feared the public library might slip into oblivion as little more than an artifact of the analog age, #LibraryTok put the centuries-old democratic institution back on the map.

10 Cute Planners to Keep You on Track in the New Year

Jan 10, 2025

10 Cute Planners to Keep You on Track in the New Year

Whether you're a college student gearing up for a new semester, a teacher trying to plan your curriculum in time for the new year, or just someone who could benefit from a little extra organization in your daily schedule, having a planner is truly essential.

I Retrained My Attention Span and Remembered How to Read More

Nov 5, 2024

I Retrained My Attention Span and Remembered How to Read More

As a kid, Scholastic book fairs were my personal all-you-can-eat buffet.

7 Ways to Volunteer This Thanksgiving and Help Your Community

Sep 30, 2023

7 Ways to Volunteer This Thanksgiving and Help Your Community

As satisfying as a warm plate of roast turkey might be, nothing fills the heart up more than volunteering for Thanksgiving.

The 29 Best Dumbledore Quotes From Harry Potter

Aug 25, 2023

The 29 Best Dumbledore Quotes From Harry Potter

In the Harry Potter books and movies, Albus Dumbledore is so much more than just the headmaster at Hogwarts.

33 Inspirational and Life-Changing Quotes

Aug 24, 2023

33 Inspirational and Life-Changing Quotes

Words have power.

I Reconnected With Sports After Coming Out to Help Heal My Internal Homophobia

Jun 1, 2023

I Reconnected With Sports After Coming Out to Help Heal My Internal Homophobia

"I'm a grown woman," I whispered as I grabbed a basketball off the rack.

50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself When You've Lost Your Self-Confidence

May 18, 2023

50 Ways to Feel Better About Yourself When You've Lost Your Self-Confidence

When you're doubting your self-worth, it can be hard to know how to find self-confidence and self-respect again.

12 Thoughtful Products That Give Back

May 11, 2022

12 Thoughtful Products That Give Back

There's a lot going on in the world right now, and it's easy to feel like helpless or overwhelmed with the sheer magnitude of issues.

I Feel Organized and (Mostly) on Top of Things With This Adorable 18-Month Planner

Mar 28, 2022

I Feel Organized and (Mostly) on Top of Things With This Adorable 18-Month Planner

While calendars on my phone and computer are helpful and certainly do the job well, I'm one of those old-school people who still likes to write things down in an actual planner.

Get a Head Start on 2022 With These 20 Gorgeous and Useful Planners

Dec 13, 2021

Get a Head Start on 2022 With These 20 Gorgeous and Useful Planners

If there's one thing I know intimately and am extremely passionately about, it's planners.

The Best Gifts For the Introverts in Your Life

Nov 11, 2021

The Best Gifts For the Introverts in Your Life

If you're having a hard time figuring out what to get the thriving introvert in your life, we're here to help.