Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal
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Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal

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I’ve recently come across junk journaling and it’s taking over my life! My friend, Artie Carden, very kindly sent me magazine clippings and other crafty things for my birthday, which all matched my aesthetic and interests perfectly. I used some bits in my Adventure Book, but the rest, I was stumped, until I found junk-journaling.… Continue reading Is Junk Journaling Eco-Friendly? 42 Green Things You Can Use In Your Junk Journal

20 Queer YA Book Recommendations For Pride
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20 Queer YA Book Recommendations For Pride

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I usually read at least one book a week when I was a teenager. So that’s hundreds of books. Yet, only three had queer characters. Two of them went to the bury your gays route, and I’m pretty sure they were all violently outed. All three were gay men too – who deserve their stories… Continue reading 20 Queer YA Book Recommendations For Pride

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11 Goth Things To Do In Edinburgh: Spooky Sights, Alternative Hangouts & More

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I recently went to Edinburgh, and when people asked how it was, I responded, “It was a very goth trip.” So, as a self-proclaimed adult emo, you can imagine that I had a great time. So, for other alt people, here are some goth things to do in Edinburgh. Goth Things To Do In Edinburgh… Continue reading 11 Goth Things To Do In Edinburgh: Spooky Sights, Alternative Hangouts & More

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How To Become An Eco-Friendly Hair Salon: 18 Tips

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[SPONSORED POST] When you’re getting a new hairdo, you might not be considering the environmental impact or whether you’re in an eco-friendly salon. Sadly, there is quite a lot of waste when it comes to hair care, from single-use plastic gloves and aluminum hair foils to high electricity and water use.  In 2020, more than… Continue reading How To Become An Eco-Friendly Hair Salon: 18 Tips

Is Bimbocore Making The Alt Scene Better?
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Is Bimbocore Making The Alt Scene Better?

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With emo having a revival, there’s been a lot of talk about accountability in the scene; bands are being called out for alleged inappropriate behaviour or enabling predatory behaviour. When I was growing up, bands allegedly sleeping with young fans was an open secret. At the time, we were too young to know any better.… Continue reading Is Bimbocore Making The Alt Scene Better?

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13 Cool Things To Do In London For Pop Culture Fans

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London is full of hidden gems for everyone from all walks of life. For pop-culture fans, in particular,  there are endless sights of filming locations, pop-culture inspiration, and tributes to legends.  Whether you like rock n’ roll or Harry Potter, there’s something for you in the city.  Here are cool things to do in London… Continue reading 13 Cool Things To Do In London For Pop Culture Fans

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Eco-Friendly Living · Mental Health

What Is Climate-Anxiety? How To Cope With Eco-Anxiety

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Although I’m not a mental health professional, I do have my fair share of lived experience, so I’m more than familiar with eco-anxiety. I try to live as green as possible, but it’s hard to be hopeful when world leaders seemingly don’t take the climate crisis seriously, and celebrities would rather hop on a private… Continue reading What Is Climate-Anxiety? How To Cope With Eco-Anxiety

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Archibald Lox Volume 3 Book Review: Sinkhole To Hell, Pick Of The Loxes & Legion Of The Lost

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[Gifted] Darren Shan very kindly gave me the last three books in his Archibald Lox series in exchange for an honest review. Be sure to check out my review of the first three books and Volume 2: The Kidnapped Prince first. I’ve done everything in threes in this series, so I might as well continue… Continue reading Archibald Lox Volume 3 Book Review: Sinkhole To Hell, Pick Of The Loxes & Legion Of The Lost

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Eco-Goth: How To Be Green And Alternative

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There are tons of “types” of goths within the goth subculture. So, you might be wondering what is eco-goth? Can you combine your passion for environmentalism with alt subcultures? What Is Eco-Goth? So what does eco-goth mean? The term eco-goth originally came from the Hex Girls from Scooby Doo and the Witches Ghost. In hindsight,… Continue reading Eco-Goth: How To Be Green And Alternative