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All the Things I Thought I’d Write About

In her first piece for The Attic, writer and teacher Sarai Seekamp reflects on guilt and relational trauma in a hectic world, and how she works to move forward.

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Comforting Things, Vol. 1 – Olivia Gündüz-Willemin

In this era of social distancing and self-isolation, The Attic on Eighth writers and editors are sharing sharing what it is that they’re finding comforting. To kick off (the revival of) the series, Editor-in-Chief Olivia Gündüz-Willemin shares her comforts of the moment.

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Five Things to Do This Spring

Entering a new month with the pleasures of a typical Spring on hold, our Creative Director and self-declared resident homebody Raquel Reyes shares five things to do this month at home.

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By Our Bedsides, Vol. 7 – Zoë G. Burnett

Continuing our monthly evening series, Contributing Editor and The Attic's Film Columnist Zoë G. Burnett shares her sleep routine in difficult times.

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15 Ways To Spring-Clean Your Mind

As we face an unprecedented and stressful period, Culture Editor Eliza Campbell shares fifteen self-care tips on what to do to stay sane and clear your mind in the days and weeks to come.

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Five Things to Do this March

With the first breaths of spring, we’re sharing what it is we’re doing this March to embrace the new month and the new season.

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By Our Bedsides, Vol. 6 – Raquel Reyes

Reviving The Attic's beloved nighttime series for a new year and season, Raquel Reyes invites us to bed.

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Comforting Films, Vol. 4: Another Valentine’s Day Roundup

With her usual wit and love for romantic comedy, Creative Director Raquel Reyes returns with a second annual list of films to watch this Valentine's Day.

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Five Things to Do This February

Jumping into the excitement of February from love to history to art, we’re sharing five things to do this month.

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Five Things to Do This January

Kicking off a new year and decade, we look toward resolutions and fighting off the January blues with five easy things to do this month.

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Avoiding the Holiday Blues

In her first contribution to The Attic, writer Caitlin Carroll reflects on avoiding sadness when spending holidays alone, and the act of creating new traditions for one's own, with a list of achievable activities to partake in the season.

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A Beginner's Guide to Bourbon

Offering up history, law, and personal recommendation, Creative Director Raquel Reyes and Attic Writer Annie Jo Baker share an introduction to their favorite spirit, along with two vegan friendly holiday cocktail recipes.

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How To Wrap a Gift

Continuing our How To series, M.A. McCuen tackles gift wrapping and shares her tips and tricks for getting all of your presents neatly and prettily wrapped (while keeping your cool!).

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A Christmas For One’s Own: Discovering Christmas Magic by Yourself and for Yourself

With the looming pressure of the holidays to feel together and cheerful, Attic writer Jessica Armstrong reflects on holidays when one is living on their own, and how to embrace the season for ourselves.

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Our Holiday Traditions, Vol. 3 – Carols by Candlelight

In this third volume of our Holiday Traditions series, founding Attic member Amy Richardson brings us with her to a candlelit carol service.

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