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Star Wars DIY: Jakku-Inspired Sugar Scrub
May the Fourth is here again, and we’re happy to be celebrating all things Star Wars! This year The Force Awakens has fans excited for the future of the franchise. The movie brought us back to a desert planet on the edge of nowhere to meet a brand new hero—a scavenger living off the tech left behind by the epic space battles we all know and love. Want to start your day fresh-faced, gazing out over the dune sea, ready for The Force to call to you?
It all starts with a simple morning routine. This whipped sugar scrub is made from stuff you probably already have in your pantry, and makes roughly 16 exfoliating portions.
Posted by Margaret Dunham
Weekly Links: Weasley Pranks and Super Mario Pedometers
A new month (It’s gonna be May!) means it’s time for a brand new batch of the hottest bookish, geeky, and crafty links that the internet has to offer. This week we’ve got everything from a comprehensive roundup of Weasley pranks to a Mario Brothers themed pedometer for your enjoyment.
Posted by Jennifer Morell
The Best Hair in Comic Books
Comic books are full of men and women with powers that defy physics and logic. And such powers must surely extend to their hair, or how else do they manage to maintain their impeccable locks while fighting crime?
Posted by David Winnick
Famous Men with Cats Pairings
We hear all the time about the special bond men have with their dogs, but what about men and their cats? With Keanu set to premiere this Friday, we're excited to watch Key and Peele attempt to rescue their pet cat from a local gang. And it seems that in general, men will do almost anything for their feline friends—here are some other famous examples:
Posted by David Winnick
Quirk Corral: Poets, Pokémon, and Pop Vinyls
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A new week calls for a new bunch of the finest bookish, geeky, and crafty links available. This week, take a sneak peek at the Doctor’s new companion and the Power Rangers’ new villain. So sit back, relax, and discover something excellent.
Posted by Jennifer Morell
8 Awesome and Bookish Garden Accessories
Since we're book nerds inside and out, it only follows that we also show our booklove at home inside and out. Now that it's Spring (or is it snowing where you are? If so, maybe bookmark this for later…), it's a great time to turn your garden into a magical, bookish wonderland. Check out these cool items you can bring straight out of the pages of some of our favorite classics.
Posted by Kristina Pino