Katie Marchbank
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Just trying to take down the patriarchy while playing video games and eating too much pasta.
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Best Weighted Blankets for Stress, Anxiety, and Sleep Disorders
If you haven't heard about weighted blankets yet, you're behind on the trend. These blankets can be very heavy, weighing anywhere from four to 25 pounds. They are made heavier usually by having glass beads or plastic pellets inside. Weighted blankets have actually been around for years with the special needs community, but they are starting to become more mainstream as all people realize that they can benefit from a weighted blanket, especially people with anxiety issues. They can be simple and soft like a regular blanket, or if you need something with even more sensory input, they can be a minky dotted blanket. Whatever your needs, if you feel like you might benefit from burrito-ing yourself in one of these, check out the best weighted blankets on the market right now.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Psyche
Nintendo Switch Accessories Every Gamer Needs
The Nintendo Switch is an amazing little system. It can be taken with you in handheld mode for fun play on the go, or nestled in its dock for awesome visuals and gameplay on your big screen. I've had the system since launch day and I can't get enough of it. The unfortunate thing is, not everything that you really need to have the best experience comes in the box. It's great on its own, sure, but there are a few accessories out there that really help to amp up the fun. We've compiled all the best Nintendo Switch accessories that your geeky little heart could ever want.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Gamers
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Best Beach Honeymoon DestinationsTop Story - May 2018
Honestly, once I get married, I'm looking forward to the honeymoon way more than the actual wedding. Weddings are beautiful ceremonies, but can be very stressful to plan, and even more so if you're going the DIY wedding route. But the honeymoon is where you finally get to relax with your new wife or husband and just let the stress wash away in the ocean waves. That is, of course, if you go to the beach for a honeymoon, which you absolutely should. Beach honeymoons are the most popular type, and for good reason. There's literally no greater feeling than sitting in the sun, one hand holding your partners', and the other hand holding your favorite tropical drink. What else could you need in life? There are a lot of beautiful beaches out there though, and it can be hard to rifle through travel websites to find out what you're looking for. So we've got a general list of the best beach honeymoon destinations for you so that you can narrow down your options to the perfect place.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Wander
What It's Like to Be: A Mime
You know 'em, you love 'em, and you prefer them over clowns: Mimes. You typically think of mimes as a dude in a black and white outfit and makeup, trapping themselves in an invisible box, and trying to lasso you with a rope and pull you towards them, all without speaking.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Journal
10 Best Teas for Anxiety and Insomnia
Anxiety is never fun. A lot of people might think that you're "nervous," but anyone with anxiety knows it is so much more than that. Your heart is pounding, thoughts are racing through your head, and you can't focus on anything but trying to get through your day without completely breaking down. What's worse is when that anxiety crawls into your bed with you and prevents you from sleeping. You lie in bed just begging and pleading to finally make it stop so you can get some rest. For me, when I try to go to sleep, thoughts of what went wrong that day start playing in my head like a review of a bad performance in a movie. Then I started having anxiety over the fact that I haven't fallen asleep yet, only keeping me more awake, and the cycle perpetuates itself all night long. It's insufferable.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Psyche
These Smart Interior Air Quality Monitors Can Help You Sleep Better & Cure Your Allergies
Arriving at home should be a relaxing experience, but if you're finding yourself coughing more indoors than outdoors, there might be something wrong with your indoor air quality. You might just think you're sick at first, but if you notice the moment you step outside you instantly feel better, there's something wrong in the house. You have smoke detectors and maybe even a carbon monoxide detector, but they aren't going off.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in 01
10 Amazing Non-DC or Marvel Superhero Movies
While DC and Marvel are currently the kings of the superhero genre, they aren't the only ones to take a crack at the crime-fighting heroes we know and love from their various comic iterations. None of these did as well at the box office as something like Guardians of the Galaxy or Wonder Woman, possibly the highest grossing origin film of all time, but they all have their place in our hearts, and some of them have even become cult classics. A lot of these films are going to be from the 90s and early 2000s era, since that's a bit before Marvel and DC really started to overtake the genre. That makes them all the more charming, and if you haven't seen any of these non-DC or Marvel superhero movies yet, grab your popcorn and give yourself a night.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Geeks
11 DIY Cat Houses You Can Easily Make
We all know that feeling—we spend a ton of money on buying our cat the most beautiful, soft, expensive cat house we can find, only to see her more interested in an empty cardboard box than the $100 cat house you were convinced she would love. Now you've wasted money and your cat still doesn't have a nice place to call her own. Sure, that empty cardboard box is cool, but if your cat is anything like mine, she'll get excited about it and play with it for a day, then never touch it again. It's just one of those weird things your cat might do. Your kitty wants a warm place to snuggle, but if your lap is occupied, what can she do? Rather than keep spending money to find out which house may strike her fancy, make one of these DIY cat houses all your own! If she doesn't like it, it's not a big deal, since it took very little time and effort to make. And if she does, well, it's a win-win!
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Petlife
11 Easy and Delicious Ice Cream Pie Recipes
Ice cream pie is truly one of the most inventive ice cream desserts. Like yeah, ice cream is good, but what if we put it in a crust and ate it with a fork? Genius! Now you don't look like you're eating ice cream, but something that took effort and time to make! The best part is, though, that the following ice cream pie recipes take very little time or effort to make at all. There's a flavor for everyone here, so no matter if you're a mint chocolate chip girl or a plain vanilla dude, there's a pie for you. Ice cream pie is also one of the best summer desserts, so if it's hot where you are, consider making one of these to cool you down. I won't blame you if you make these in the winter though, they're just that good. Enjoy with a cup of hot cocoa instead!
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Feast
10 Fun Things to Do at Home When You're Bored
We live an age where technology has given us an unlimited amount of things to do. Even with that though, we still get bored. Our generation has been trained to have very short attention spans, and we tire of things quickly. We want to move onto something else, but when thinking of things to do at home when you're bored, your mind can go blank. Maybe you can't go outside because it's cold, raining, or you just don't want to leave the house. That's okay, we're not here to judge. You're tired of being told to "organize" when you're bored, because you want to actually have some fun. Yeah, organizing will eat up some time, but that's still boring. Let's do something that's actually fun.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Lifehack
Most Expensive Private High Schools in America
High school can teach you a lot. No, I'm not just talking about knowing what the powerhouse of the cell is, I'm talking about learning how to work together with people you might not like, make friends, and manage your time. Where you learn all of this stuff is really important, too, since a good education is proven to lead to making more money after graduation, a lower chance of ending up and jail, and all sorts of positive benefits.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Education
List of Human Foods Your Cat Can and Cannot Eat
There's something so appealing about feeding your animal human food. We enjoy what we eat so much, so why should our furry family members miss out? While dogs like to beg and whine while you're eating dinner, sometimes cats will jump right up on the table and start eating if you're not looking! If your cat has scarfed up something right off your plate, you should know if it's good for her or not.
By Katie Marchbank6 years ago in Petlife