December can be filled with stress—the holiday season is approaching, the weather is getting colder and work is piling up. Baking is the perfect way to combat this overwhelming season, because it helps you focus on something sweet. If you’re feeling stressed this winter, you could try these yummy dessert recipes: Classic Favorites Apple pie: Save some time by buying a pre-made pie [...]
It’s often rainy in London, so when traveling to the iconic city it’s a good idea to have an indoor backup plan just in case the weather suddenly gets testy. When I was in London in 2015, I managed to have an afternoon that was pretty much perfect, despite all-day rain. Take a peek at these suggestions for wet weather adventures in jolly [...]
After the parade, the turkey dinner and the time with family, what would Thanksgiving be without a marathon of every Friends Thanksgiving-themed episode? Here is a list of each episode for your turkey-day marathon! “The One Where Underdog Gets Away” (Season 1, Episode 9) The Underdog balloon in the Thanksgiving parade gets loose in Manhattan, causing the Thanksgiving dinner to be ruined. “The [...]
Young adult novels are popular among readers of all ages. I typically gravitate toward YA fantasy—I love the idea that I can travel to a different world just by picking up a book. If you’re looking to escape reality through a YA fantasy novel, I recommend the following: Heartless by Marissa Meyer In this origin story, Catherine (soon to be the Queen of [...]
Here at PSG, it’s pretty obvious that we love everything book-related. We’ve previously written about the Boston Book Festival since it is one of the biggest book events in this area, but there are other popular book festivals all around the country. The Brooklyn Book Festival is the “largest free literary event in New York City.” It’s a whole week long, and it [...]
In a fast-paced society, it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Whenever I’m stressed out I like to go for a run (or a walk) in order to clear my head. While it’s well known that working out is beneficial for your physical health, its benefits on mental health aren’t discussed as much. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, by increasing your [...]
Picking courses for the summer semester had me thinking: it’s summer—I want to take something fun! As I scoured the course catalog with this in mind, the course Comic Books and Graphic Novels jumped out at me. I’d read a couple graphic novels before, but I embraced this course as an opportunity to expand my horizons while taking an enjoyable summer course in [...]
I grew up right outside of Plymouth, Massachusetts, and know that the town is a haven for tourists, especially around Thanksgiving. If you plan to take a trip to “America’s Hometown” this holiday season, I recommend checking out Plimoth Plantation and Edaville Family Theme Park! With its historical sights and interactive exhibits, Plimoth Plantation is perfect for people of all ages. If the [...]
It’s October, and that means Halloween is approaching! When I was a kid I focused my energy on trading candy with my friends, but more recently I’ve been reading spooky books in order to get into the Halloween spirit. Here are a few of my favorites: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. This classic of horror literature invites its readers to explore the distinction between [...]
Want to start a new book but can’t find the inspiration to actually sit down and read it? Would it help if you knew there was scientific evidence that said reading is beneficial to your health and wellbeing? Reading is an excellent brain workout. It has been proven to not only increase intelligence, but can also prevent neurological disease and slow mental decline [...]