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Jigidi is a website where you can do a puzzles online for free! What's great about Jigidi is that it's an environmentally friendly way to enjoy a good puzzle, you can choose from various sizes and you can choose from tonnes of different pictures.
I've been using this website for the last three days in a row because I find it so nice to play some music, do a puzzle and unwind. Typically I go for the pictures with lots of pinks and purples because they're just nice to look at, but there is such a variety on there that if you like puzzles, you'll find more than a few that are your taste.
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I think I've been playing for about a month now, and what I love most is that under the same account you can have a profile in all available characters without it affecting your other accounts. I love that I can go to "Tim Horton's" in the game, and it looks like this otherworldly cafe. It's a great game for a wide range of people, and it's very addicting.
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Harry Potter Illustrations by Mary GrandPre are absolutely stunning. They have a likeness to the American covers of the series, but the scenes portrayed seem fresh and new again. With vibrant colours and wonderfully accurate character representations it brings to life all those memories of reading all day long all those days ago.
I have to say, lately I'm on a bit of a Harry Potter kick, so it's especially nice to see all my favourite moments as I scroll down. It makes me want to open up The Philosopher's Stone and start all over again.
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12 Reasons Why Hufflepuff House Is Actually Badass is the perfect list to get you feeling differently about the least appreciated house of all.
When I was first sorted into Hufflepuff on Pottermore, I was like, "What?! Aren't I a Gryffindor? What does Hufflepuff have to offer besides idiocy?" That's why this article connected with me so much. Hufflepuff definitely gets a bad rap and yellow is a great colour for me. I tend to see Hufflepuff as the Canada to Griffindor's America, so I guess I'm actually a perfect fit.
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Pottermore keeps tweeting about their upcoming additions to the website, and things are looking tantalizing. Get ready to finish your third year at Hogwarts! Let's hope there's a magical patronis segment.
Right after I was sorted, I knew the next step I cared about was the patronus. I'm so hoping there is an exensive quiz or magical way for me to know what my true shape for this spell would be. If they skip it entirely, I might just cry tears from my eyes.
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Tea Tree Blemish Fade Night Lotion by The Body Shop and Blemish Fighting Cleansing Cloths by St. Ives smell so good, are gentle on your skin and are simple additions to any routine.
If you read my previous blog, you know I'm currently having a bad breakout and trying to figure my life out. Isn't that what Katy Perry's 'Teenage Dream' all about? Anyway, these products seem to be working out for me so far, and the smells are overwhelmingly spa-licious.
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Mocha Cookie Crumble Frappuccino from Starbucks is a must have. It's literally a drink version of cake. Whoever came up with this recipe deserves a nobel peace prize because this drink alone could bring nations together.
If you follow me on Twitter, you should know I recently discovered this, and couldn't handle it. This is my new summer favourite, and I strongly suggest you try it too (if you haven't already). I just can't believe nobody told me about this drink before! I mean, I can't believe I had to discover it on my own without ever encountering someone going berzerk about it on Twitter like I did.
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Live From New York by Tom Shales and James Andrew Miller is a fantastic read where you can take a look inside of this fascinating world. The way the book is designed, it's easy to pick up, put down, and pick up again no matter how long you have to sit and read.
I love reading this on my way to work because I can start and stop at any point. The book is set up with the interviewee's name and a paragraph or two underneath with their comments. That makes it easy to start and stop when you're not focusing on finishing the chapter or finding an adequate place to stop. With Live From New York, I tend to just stop after the first entry on the left hand page.
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GlenAran Irish Market is a highly organized website where you (if you're at least part Irish) can find the tartan and crest associated with your family name.
I was doing some research for an upcoming wardrobe inspiration pin, and I found this amazing website. Since I'm part Irish, it was just so incredible to me that I could find specific information like what tartan goes with my family name. Even if you aren't Irish, I think this website is work a look as this is just a fascinating concept.
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Cat eared beanies/hats are likely going to be a trendy item this autumn/winter. It seems like these originated from fuzzy versions and have been altered to a knit for the western style.
I made one of these adorable little beanies for myself, and now am making a version for my fall collection. I seriously can't wait to release the line because of this piece. I think it's so cute, and trendy in a simple, warm way. Dare I say it might be making me excited for the fall too?
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Infinity scarves with a lace trim are simple and sophisticated. This will be the perfect autumn accessory as it is light, yet warm.
I love these scarves. I used to have an old dress, pillow and shirt lying around that I was waiting to try this out on, and recently I decided to learn how to use my sewing machine and take a stab at it. Unfortunately, the old shirt didn't work out, but alas, I will try again. Updates are sure to come.
Honorable Mention
Put simply, Derek is a British dramedy written, directed by and starring Ricky Gervais. It's a touching story about a man working in a retirement home alongside a cast of goofy, but kindhearted characters.
I didn't even know about this show, but once I started watching it, I finished it in the same weekend. This is such a beautiful story and funny in a smart way that I haven't quite seen before. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for something new to watch as they wait for Game of Thrones (or whatever you watch) to come back on. This is now one of my all time favourites, and I promise you, it will be yours too.
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