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There’s something about the winter months that encourages us to slow down, nest, and get cozy. While some might dread the cold weather, this season offers the perfect opportunity to embrace hygge (that Danish concept of coziness and contentment) in all its glory. Whether you're hunkering down solo or planning a girls' day out, winter activities can be surprisingly affordable and, yes, incredibly Pinterest-worthy. So, grab a warm blanket, a hot drink, and check out these ideas for creating winter magic without breaking the bank. Host a Cozy Movie Marathon with a Hot Cocoa Bar Invite your friends over (or enjoy it solo) for a movie marathon—bonus points if you pick a theme like classic holiday films or your favorite rom-coms. Make the experience Pinterest-worthy by setting up a hot cocoa bar . You can easily create this by offering different kinds of hot chocolate (dark, milk, peppermint) along with toppings like whipped cream, marshmallows, crushed peppermint, and chocolate shav...

Goodreads has just revealed the winners of their annual Goodreads Choice Awards and the list is good . It’s safe to say these picks come straight from the hearts of book lovers everywhere since there were over 6.2 million votes.  Let’s hit the rewind button for a sec. If you’re not too familiar with the Goodreads Choice Awards, here’s the scoop: this year marks the 13th time these awards have been held and the process works in two rounds. First, 20 books that have a rating of 3.5 stars or higher are selected in each category—from genres like Fiction, Horror, and Romantasy, to Historical Fiction, Debut, and Audiobook. Then, members vote on the finalists, and finally, they pick the winners.  This year, Goodreads introduced a brand new Readers’ Favorite Audiobook category, featuring 20 incredible nominees across all genres. These picks were curated from the millions of books added, rated, and reviewed on both Goodreads and Audible, so you know you’re in for some seriously stellar...