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Gap Year Tips for Finding Balance and Peace

As we face a year of plans undone, teacher and writer M. A. McCuen shares valuable tips on gap year essentials for finding the healthiest, happiest, most-balanced version of yourself.

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Joyful Black YA

Teacher M. A. McCuen shares a list of favorite joyful YA novels centered around Black protagonists, featuring books by Elizabeth Acevedo, Angie Thomas, Ibi Zoboi, and more.

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By Our Bedsides, Vol. 8 – M.A. McCuen

At a time where small comforts are more important than ever, Attic writer and teacher M.A. McCuen continues our evening series and gives us a glimpse into her nightly routine.

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Cute, Cozy, Readable Rom-Coms

Adding to the small joys of February, Attic writer M.A. McCuen shares a handful of romantic comedies that are perfect to read (yes, read!!) at the peak of winter.

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How To Wrap a Gift

Continuing our How To series, M.A. McCuen tackles gift wrapping and shares her tips and tricks for getting all of your presents neatly and prettily wrapped (while keeping your cool!).

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Our Holiday Traditions, Vol. 2 – My Grandmothers' Pecan Rolls

As we delve into the personal traditions that make our holidays, Attic writer M.A. McCuen shares a prized family recipe that is loaded with history.

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Autumn at The Attic with M. A. McCuen

Continuing our series of Autumn with beloved Attic members, M. A. McCuen shares seasonal traditions in her corner of the world, taking us through Midwestern hikes, pumpkin patches, and more.

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Staying in Touch: A Quick Guide

In this age of perpetually being far from people we love – whether family friends or more, Attic writer M.A. McCuen shares a helpful and creative guide to keeping in touch.

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Travel Through the Pages: London

Next up in our favorite new travel series, M.A. McCuen takes us around London in books and films inspired by her lifelong love of the city and recent summer visit.

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Coffee Shops of the World: Detroit in Coffee Cups

The latest city to be featured in our coffee shop guides, Detroit gets the star treatment as M.A. McCuen guides us through the city with cups of coffee in hand.

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Our Summer Reads, Vol. 7 – M. A. McCuen

Next up in our Summer Reads series, contributor and teacher M. A. McCuen focuses on travel inspired reads and catching up on classics.

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Coffee Shops of the World: Montreal in Coffee Cups

In the second edition of “Coffee Shops of the World,” Attic writer M.A. McCuen takes us along on a very caffeinated trip to Montreal to coffee shops and cultural sites alike.

A Practical Guide to Taking (Pretty) Notes

After her piece on bullet journaling, M.A. McCuen returns with a practical guide to pretty note taking.

Creative, Culture, LifestyleM. A. McCuenFebruary 19, 2019academia, studies, studying, studyblr, studygram, taking notes, pretty note taking, pretty notetaking, taking pretty notes, how to take pretty notes Comment

Young Adult Fiction for Literary Minded Adults

Secondary English lit teacher, M. A. McCuen introduces us to contemporary young adult fiction that appeals to the literary minded.

LiteratureM. A. McCuenOctober 12, 2018Contemporary Literature, Young Adult, YA Fiction, YA, literature, Young Adult Fiction Comment

A Road Trip Guide

Contributor M. A. McCuen takes to the open road and shares her go-to audio companions for road trips, touching on everything from audiobooks to podcasts and playlists.

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