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If your lil tot is an inquisitive one, chances are she'll be wondering about the ways of the world long before she can even hold pen to paper. So to help her learn, nothing is better than toys and decor that educate your cutie about our fair planet. Check out these interactive maps and whimsical decor that will make her a geography Read more
I'm absolutely drooling over this handsome World Map ($60) designed by These Are Things. It's minimal, modern, and unfussy, and showcases a selection of world cities. Its pinstripe is quite dapper, and I love how the red compass rose juxtaposes with the masculinity of the other elements. It seems destined for a dark and worldly home office, so I decided to design a room inspired by it! Take a Read more
Thanks to Chris Harrison, we can now get a visual of Internet connectivity around the globe. Chris used data from The Dimes Project which revealed 89,344 connections to create his world map masterpiece. As you can see, North America and Europe have way more connections than Africa or South America. Chris says: "It is important to note that this only reflects density of connections, and not Read more
I'm sure everyone can do with a little more cash in their wallets. Here are some great suggestions by Wise Bread for you to make extra money. Even though I'm self-employed full-time, I'm always looking for new and exciting ways to make more money. Earlier this year, I wrote a Wise Bread post on websites that can help you earn extra cash. More recently, I came across a blog post on Zaarly titled, Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Mark Tyrrell offers eight relationship tools to make your marriage work. "All marriages are happy. It's the living together afterward that causes all the trouble." — Raymond Hull So how do you make your marriage work? Or do you just blindly hope it'll take care of itself? Think of a hot, successful Read more
The April Showers creativity just keeps on coming, and this week we're completely enamored with this sip and see's Welcome to the World theme. Courtney Cargile of A Little Savvy Event in Sonoma, CA, planned the "Old-World, elegant" shower using a host of stylish vintage maps and globes. Hanging map mobiles and garland, colorful globe centerpieces, travel-stamped suitcases, and a beautiful Read more
We can't help but want to travel to far-off places (all while looking chic, of course) after spotting ShopStylist sullivantastic's Carven map print-infused dress mood board. The wanderlust styling didn't end with the collared frock — add to the list a creamy white scarf, white retro sunglasses, a woven neon bracelet, a saffron-hued Marni jacket, sweet gold jewelry, and pretty blue wedge Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Noah Brand makes the case for a non-adversarial model of gender. I get asked, from time to time, what I think about the “war between feminists and MRAs (Men's Rights Activists).” I’ll be frank — I don’t think there’s any such thing. It’s like asking me what I think of the demolition of Read more
We're excited to share this post from our friends at Circle of Moms! Every week, we will be bringing you the best parenting and motherhood stories from our partners at Circle of Moms, including this post from Kim Westerman about cleaning tips for busy moms. No one needs to tell you that being a mom is a full-time job. So, if you also work outside the home, how in the world do you keep your house Read more
Inspire your kids to think globally with these decor ideas that explore the world's geography. From a cuddly globe pillow to a map that provokes conversation about your family history, here are 10 of our favorite finds for your jet-setting kids. Read more
