Posts by Emma Carter

It’s Halloween season, and it’s hard not to get excited! The costumes, the scary movies, and most of all the candy! Nothing says Halloween like trick-or-treating: the tradition of dressing up in costume and receiving free candy from your neighbors. But why do we say, “Trick or treat!” on Halloween anyway? Well, thanks to this...

Cinnamon Toast Crunch (the taste you can see) is a staple of the General Mills cereal franchise. Alongside favorites like Cherrios and Lucky Charms it has a place on our pantry shelves, and in our hearts. By the grace of the cereal gods, we can now enjoy the flavor of Cinnamon Toast Crunch on any...

What’s your favorite thing about Halloween? Dressing up in costume? Trick or treating? Oh, I know—haunted houses! For many, COVID-19 will be putting a damper on our usual Halloween festivities. However, in Medina, Ohio you could experience a scare or two, and clean up your car in the process, by visiting this haunted car wash. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6N8jlm4QDLo&feature=emb_title...

Millennials are defined as anyone born between the years 1981 and 1996. We get a lot of heat for ruining basically everything but really all we want to do is escape from the pressures of adulting by seeking comfort in the memories of our childhood. If you’re a Millennial looking for a moment of escape,...

If there’s one thing Millennials love, it’s reminiscing about the good old days. You remember, right? Back before social media had taken over the world and the simplest of items could produce the most joy. For my fellow Millennials, here are 17 things that will pull at your Millennial heartstrings. 1. Hypnotizing: Remember how every...

Face masks are an easy and simple way to help prevent the spread of germs and viruses, even in a non-pandemic. Plus, they can be a cute and fun fashion accessory. But some people don’t like wearing them. That’s understandable. They’re not always comfortable. But you know what? A little discomfort is worth it, if...

I may be on the very cusp of Millennialhood, but I’ll claim this identity proudly. Let the world hate us. At least we have brunch. Now that we’ve killed just about everything worthwhile (sorry American cheese), it’s time to sit back and revel in our us-ness. Here’s 10 things that only Millennials will appreciate. 1....

Where are all my Millennials at? Gen Y (as in “Why were we dealt this crappy hand?”) is in the house. Only true Millennials can appreciate these 11 things Millennials did, that we will never do again. In some cases, for the better, in others…well, let’s just say kids today can’t appreciate how much simpler...

Everyone is dealing with something. Pain, trauma, illness, grief, financial insecurity, etc. So everyone deserves the time, space, and resources to focus on their mental health. I can’t prescribe meds and I’m not a therapist, but here are 13 memes for your mental health. Take at least the next 60 seconds to breathe deep and...

Hey you, how are you doing? You look like you could use a hug. The world is a pretty stressful place right now. With politics, the pandemic, and all of or societal inequities coming to a head, it can be hard to find any sense of joy or hope in our social media feed. So...

Let’s face it, some fandoms are here to stay, and Lord of the Rings is one of them. J.R.R Tolkien’s high-fantasy epic, adapted into a series of equally epic films directed by Peter Jackson, continues to be a part of pop culture today. And I totally get it. Beautiful men, enduring friendships, the occasional lady...

Disney Parks are marketed to us as the happiest places on Earth. When you enter Disney World or Disney Land, you’re guaranteed a magical experience. You ride the rides, see the parades, enjoy the shows, but most importantly, you meet the characters. Meeting Disney characters is one of the biggest highlights of visiting a Disney...

Everybody wants to be a cat, right? Well now you can be! Live out your best cat life by purchasing one of these face masks with cat designs. If we’re going to stay safe during the this pandemic, we might as well do it in style. There are just about as many different cat mask...

People all over the world will travel miles and miles to visit a Disney theme park. We know and love the movies, we’re familiar with the brand, and we’re ready to visit a place where, at least for a few days, we can let ourselves believe in something magical. But how does Disney do it?...

Most people like roller coasters. They provide park-goers with a rush of adrenaline that keeps them coming back for more. Match that with the magical production value of Disney Parks and you have yourself the vacation of a lifetime. But what if that magical production value were to disappear? Have you ever considered what it...