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I love finding artists via Instagram and supporting them directly by ordering prints. However, although the art might be affordable, framing costs add up quick.

Although not a groundbreaking tip, I thought it was worth breaking down how I afford to frame so much of my art - including some large pieces! (I wish I was cool enough for a sponsorship but here's 10% off your FrameItEasy order!)

- You Only Live Once: Epidemiologists analyze health risks in all the James Bond films. (Biggest risk might be to Bond's sexual partners: 27.1% of them died shortly after sex.)
- The Unbeatable Fall Style of Meet the Parents: Chunky sweaters and killer blazers put it right up there with When Harry Met Sally on your fall style moodboard.
- An Oral History of Queen of the Damned: How an Anne Rice novel became a Hollywood saga involving Aaliyah and a dude from Korn.
- How To Make Friends In Your Thirties: One in five men says they don't have a single close friend.
- 15 of the Most Life-Changing Home Items Under $100: Redditor u/kickbackthisthat recently asked others to chime in with the most life-changing affordable objects they’ve ever bought.
- The 37-Year-Olds Are Afraid of the 23-Year-Olds Who Work for Them: Twenty-somethings rolling their eyes at the habits of their elders is a longstanding trend, but many employers said there’s a new boldness in the way Gen Z dictates taste.
- Do You Have “Smartphone Pinkie”? Here’s How to Fix It.

- Neuroscience says listening to this song reduces anxiety by up to 65 percent.
- Going through a break-up? Here's two playlists: if you ended it OR if they ended it.

A canned tequila seltzer with real ingredients? Yes, please.
- CBD cold brew? Yes, please.
- A heeled Croc from Balenciaga? No, absolutely not.
- A lasagna sweatshirt? Yes, please.
- Dune was a snooze but these shoes are a dream.
- The last I need is ANOTHER bag but this one is tempting and she's on deep sale, dudes.
- Walmart is killing the game and this hat is a casualty.
- Grabbed a pair of these shelves (a killer CB2 dupe!) and they look even better in person.

I've started traveling for work again so here are my must-packs:
- A foldable backpack from Paravel.
- A packable duffel from Paravel.
- An ear-splitting security door stop.
- A hotel room door lock.
- A Popl e-business card.
- A Zigi band - trust me.