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But how can you fully enjoy your outdoor living space with your neighbors’ prying eyes constantly peering over onto your property? There’s truth in the saying; good fences make good neighbors. You could build a fence around your entire property, but that could get expensive. Instead, consider building smaller privacy screens in the areas where you need the most privacy. These deck privacy ideas will help you enjoy your backyard deck in peace. 1. Backyard You have a right to enjoy backyard privacy while on your property. Use your green thumb to grow lush greenery. You could have a lovely...

Black LGBTQ books got a bump in June of 2020. With the George Floyd protests at their peak and Pride month still happening, lists of queer Black books to buy or preorder built up steam on social media. You Should See Me in a Crown, a Black YA F/F novel, was sold out everywhere. Unfortunately, this follows a pattern that Black and LGBTQ books often see: a peak during Black History Month or Pride month, but forgotten in between. Or, a hateful act will make the news, whether it’s police brutality or violent transphobia or a worrying new law, book...

While we think every day is women’s day, March 8 is International Women Day, so we figured there’s no better way to celebrate and honor the unofficial holiday by showcasing some of our favorite female-founded brands and businesses worthy of our support. Shopping with a purpose — whether buying from Black and Asian-American Owned companies, spending your hard-earned cash on philanthropic-focussed labels, or showing up for independent brands — has never been easier, thanks to a rise in transparency and a heightened desire to shop consciously. While male-to-female ratios in businesses are slowly becoming a little bit less polarized compared...

One of the best ways to welcome the spring season is by giving your home a warm-weather refresh! After you finish your spring cleaning, it is the perfect time to spruce up your house! You don’t have to break the bank (or your back!) getting your house ready for spring, and you don’t have to do major renovations to make your home ready. Here are our top picks to add a little color to your place.  Daisy and Lavender Wreath, $49.99 This 24-inch wreath is colorful and full of flowers with natural grapevine base. It contains jasmine, lavender, daisy and...

s. But, are your boots made in the USA?  Buying any product made in its country of origin is always a good choice. You tap into local craftsmen and support a local economy. Boots badged with the American flag can inspire a special kind of patriotism. It reduces the carbon footprint, keeps the money close, and promotes local jobs. You feel like you’re supporting the hometown team. But, how much of your boot is made from American-sourced parts? Well, the devil lives in the details. With boots made in the U.S., the details are entrenched in semantics, historical amendments, and degrees...