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To-do lists never seem to end. Every time you check off one task, another one appears. Whether you organize your life through notebooks, calendars, or apps, it always seems like there is an elusive, better way to do it all. Rocketbook wants to solve all your organizational problems with one simple planner you can use year after year.
The Rocketbook Panda Planner ($35) is a reusable, erasable notebook that allows you to scan notes, to-do lists, and other action items into an app and save them to the cloud to use on the go. This planner uses the technology from Rocketbook and the organizational methods developed by Panda Planner to help users stay on track at work and in their personal lives.
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Just because you’re working remotely doesn t mean you have to spend a small fortune putting together an incredible (and functional) home office setup. In fact, there are dozens of home office essentials and fun accessories available online for under $40. Read on for a few of our favorites, which range from incredible noise-canceling earbuds (so long, Airpods) and cactus-shaped writing utensils to retro-inspired accessories like coasters and notepads. (Your wallet will thank you.)
1. Vintage Children s Cover Coasters; $10 each
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These handmade stone and cork coasters designed to look like the covers of some of your favorite children’s books are sure to spark creativity, inspiration, and, of course, a heavy dose of nostalgia underneath your morning coffee. Snag them one by one (they make for great collectibles), or order them in packs of four, six, or eight.
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Having Valentine s dinner or a romantic getaway might be tougher this year, but there are still ways to have great experiences while social distancing. Whether you re celebrating with a loved one, having a low-key Galentine s Day, or just want to liven things up and celebrate, check out these virtual experiences and DIY meal kits for the perfect night in.
1. Pizza-Making Kit & Magnolia Bakery Banana Pudding Kit + Live Cooking Class; $199
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Emily Hyland of Emmy Squared pizzeria and Bobbie Lloyd of New York City s famed Magnolia Bakery joined forces to create this unique Detroit-style pizza (basically thick, rectangular slices) and banana pudding kit. Along with the kit, which includes everything for a full meal from cocktails to dessert, you get to take part in a cooking demonstration with Hyland, Lloyd, and their respective teams on Saturday, February 13 at 6 p.m. EST.
Hey, you guys! There are two things we know about
The Goonies: 1. They never say die. 2. They re now immortalized once more with this awesome new wave of Funko Pop! vinyl figures. Straight out of Funko Fair 2021, the company unveiled a brand-new wave of figures that expands upon the original
Goonies Pop! line that launched back in 2014.
This run of
Goonies figures includes Truffle Shuffle Chunk, Pirate Sloth, Data (with Glove Punch), and Mikey (with Map). You can pre-order each of these figures over at Amazon and Entertainment Earth right now. We ve got you covered with handy-dandy links so you don t miss out on your fave member of the crew.
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Tea drinking is steeped in tradition, but it doesn’t have to be so stodgy. In fact, there are tons of new accessories, teas, and tools available that will make the experience more enjoyable, easier, and even more delicious. Whether you’re looking for something to enhance your own daily “cuppa” or need a gift for the tea fanatic in your life, this carefully curated collection is sure to have something so perfect it will seem like serendipi-tea.
1. Loose-Leaf Tea Assortment; $27
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There are tons of loose-leaf tea sets out there, but most simply offer a chance to try a blend someone else created. For something a little more personalized, check out this tea sampler by Solstice Tea Traders that comes with two tins of rooibos, green tea, and black teas, as well as tins of five herbal flavorings (lemongrass, ginger, rose petals, lavender, and hibiscus). The set also includes one empty tin to blend custom flavors like lemongrass and ginger blac