Travel
November 8, 2022

Studio Ghibli’s Highly Anticipated Theme Park Is Finally Open

After years of construction and some slight delays, Studio Ghibli's very own theme park is finally open to the public. Located about an hour away from Kyoto, in Nagakute City, the sprawling destination is built on the former site of the 2005 World EXPO. There, spread across 494 spacious acres, are recreations of some of the beloved buildings and gardens depicted in Studio Ghibli's animated films, such as Howl's Moving Castle and My Neighbor Totoro.

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Toys
November 8, 2022

Creative Crafter Transforms Kid’s Drawings Into Crochet Dolls They Can Cuddle

Kids have the best imaginations, and one artisan is helping to make their visions a reality. For nearly two decades, Violeta Vasilevičiūtė-Pocienė of VioletaOwl has been creating amigurumi crochet dolls based on children’s drawings. The results are adorable and highlight how these tiny artists are delightfully unencumbered by things like real-life scale and proportion to make sketches that are totally unique. No two projects are alike.

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Creative Products
November 7, 2022

25 Monogram Gifts Offering a Perfect Way To Personalize a Present

A personalized gift can give everyday objects an extra special touch and let the recipient know you picked it out just for them. Although selecting the type of personalization can be a challenge, a monogram is a great addition to a gift. Traditionally, a monogram is a motif featuring two or more letters; in this case, it might be the initial of a first and last name, or a middle initial, too.

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Good News
November 7, 2022

Woman Has Idea to “Rent” Out Her Handy Husband and Their Family Business Has Taken Off

Not everyone is handy. The prospect of hanging a shelf, for instance, can frighten some folks. That’s where a handy person is key for doing those odd jobs. Laura Young knew that her spouse James had skills in furniture building, woodworking, installation, and much more. Based on his expertise, she had the idea to start a handyman business called Rent My Handy Husband—and business is booming.

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My Modern Met

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