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Author: burgundy bug

Fake Trees Won’t Appease Millennials

For millennials, it ain’t a Christmas tree unless it really sheds and breathes. According to a recent Value Penguin survey in the United States, millennials are 82 percent more likely to buy live Christmas trees than baby boomers.

However, an artificial tree is generally $513 cheaper than a real tree. While it may not be the more economical choice, it’s still the more environmental choice, says the National Christmas Tree Association.

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Tune-In Tuesdays #49 BONUS: PETRA Launches Her Official Merch Store

PETRA, the New York-based pop artist behind the candid album, “Dancing Without You,” launched her official merchandise store today, and the first 15 orders will receive a custom, handwritten lyric sheet.

PETRA’s merchandise features a unisex t-shirt, workout tee, fleece hoodie, jumbo tote bag, and a limited edition autographed print.

Use the code “PETRA” to receive free shipping on your order!

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DIY Christmas Gifts for Kids

Whether you have no idea what to get your nieces or nephews, your scrambling to do last-minute Christmas shopping, or you’d rather save a little money, nothing beats giving the art of crafting for Christmas.

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DIY Stickers for Beginners

Who doesn’t love stickers? You can stick ’em on your laptop, or stick ’em on your walls, journals, binders, folders, scrapbooks, or stick ’em on your friends.

And with the ability to create your own stickers, you’ll never have to worry about running out!

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Weekly Newsletter #51: Happy “Zineversary”

Happy Zineversary! Yeah, we weren’t clever enough to think of that title on our own… Thank you, Saumya (@artisticardor), for the inspiration. Err, zinespiration?

Bahahaha.

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The Burgundy Zine Celebrates its One Year Anniversary!

That’s right, bug buddies! It’s been one year since The Burgundy Zine hit the internet. How did you celebrate? Oh, me? I had four wisdom teeth removed on the big day (yesterday).

Anyways, we have some exciting news to share about the future of The Burgundy Zine: changing our format, recruiting regular contributors, moving towards print, and possibly selling some merchandise!

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Tune-In Tuesdays #48: Marcelyn on Music, Meaning, and Money

Marcelyn is a local indie-electric trio with an infectious personality.

On Sunday, the band took us behind the scenes of their latest album “This is Woman’s Lib?” with an added inside scoop on their upcoming music video. We also shared a few laughs as we bonded over our love for Philadelphia.

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