TGIF

It's the time again! FRIDAY! To be honest, I'm done class on Wednesdays so today is really... Saturday part 2? Finals, holidays, and binge eating lie ahead. Here are my top picks for this weekend!

1. Shop

Dumbfounded by all the holiday shopping ahead? Look no further than To and From Magazine. This might be the most complete gift guide I've ever found on the web. It's broken down by who you're shopping for and best of all has a budget guide in the back!

2. Read

A short story by Chuck Palahniuk in... you'll never guess... playboy. Really got me thinking, about gun legislation, the media, youth, technology, and family. You know, all the things people read Playboy for.

3. Eat

Thanksgivvukah is next week! It's a once in a lifetime opportunity for hybrid recipes. Challah-apple stuffing? SOLD.

4. Watch

Sit in a ball pit, make a new friend. At first, I thought this idea was novel, but isn't that how we learned to make friends... by being open, vulnerable, and a little silly? Either way, it's a heartwarming video about how literally anybody can be your next friend.

5. Follow

NPR started a fascinating Twitter account following the actions leading up to and aftermath of JFK's assassination. The tweets are if you are following a live news account. It's pretty awesome

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TGIF

I'm working on a more regular editorial calendar to really focus on what I want The Esquirette to be. A New regular feature will be "TGIF" where I'll share my top 5 picks of things that made me laugh, think, cook, dance, or bookmark over the past week. I hope you enjoy these links as much as I did!

1. Rest 

The Art of Rest: How to truly kick back and relax according to the ladies and gents over at Kinfolk Magazine. If you are unfamiliar with Kinfolk, it is essentially living the Anthrpologie life. Yeah, I'm all about that. No shame.

2. Read

Take Kinfolk's advice to heart and grab a book. Looking for a new book? Head on over to Go Book Yourself to find suggested books based on ones you love. I realize finals period is creeping up on many of us, but I still try to find time to read (for fun), whether its on the subway on my way to school or just winding down at night. Simply cutting myself off from my computer the hour before I go to bed freed up a LOT of reading time. Falling asleep like a baby, just an added bonus.

3. Honor

Just in time for Veteran's Day, there was a new statue erected to honor the service and sacrifice of female members of the Armed Services. This is the first statue to honor women in our military. All I have to say about that is "About damn time!"

4. Eat

Cranberry-Orange breakfast buns. Why? Because cranberry and orange together is like the grown up version of peanut butter and jelly. It's just that good. Just imagine waking up to these on Thanksgiving morning.

5. Laugh

Jim Gaffigan went on a rant against kale on Conan. Seriously, there is amazing PR company rep'ing kale and brussel sprouts and I want to know who it is. I mean these people are so good that they have us convinced that we should be drinking kale. DRINKING KALE. Just simmer on that thought this weekend. Also, featured in the rant: Milk. Not to be missed.

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