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January 10, 2021

Weekly Newsletter #88: New Year, New Newsletter

After releasing our 2021 relaunch guidelines during the final days of 2020, we eagerly nestled into our new routine.

January 9, 2021

Bug’s Mega Merch Store Update: Jan. 9, 2021

Editor burgundy bug has just added nine new prints and four new stickers to her personal Etsy shop. And the best part? You can get 10 percent off your order using the promo code “BDZN10.”

All orders over $35.00 (USD) also get to enjoy FREE SHIPPING!

January 8, 2021

Winter Dog Care and Safety Tips by Pups Pal

Experts from Pups Pal share tips for keeping your furry friend safe during the winter months.

January 6, 2021

5-HT2A: From Psychedelics to Psychiatry

“Serotonin” (5-HT) is more than just a buzzword tossed around by Gen Z and Millennials when something benign boosts their mood.

The beloved hormone has an array of functions throughout the body, with seven types of receptors nestled in your brain and peripheral organs. Each of these receptors has subtypes with labels A through D, as well.

But there’s one serotonin receptor that’s often shrouded in mystery and intrigue — the 5-HT2A receptor. This is the serotonin receptor infamous for its role in the psychedelic experience.

But there’s hardly any discussion of its functions beyond its role in tripping your face off and how that’s tied to your mental health.

January 4, 2021

Tootin’ Honeys Comic

Editor burgundy bug shares a humorous comic, “Tootin’ Honeys.”

December 29, 2020

The Burgundy Zine 2021 Relaunch

New year, new zine guidelines! We are so excited to jump right back into the swing of things as we enter 2021.

As we had mentioned in our two-year anniversary post last month, The Burgundy Zine will go forward with an update to our zine and post scheduling.

We’re also implementing a few very important updates to our content submission processes, along with updates to our Strain of the Week and Weekly Newsletter series.

December 18, 2020

Enjoy Up to 25 Percent Off Bug’s Art Shop

With just seven days left until Christmas, editor Burgundy Bug is spreading the joy this holiday season with up to 25 percent off of her art shop now through Dec. 31.

All of her holiday stickers and postcards are 15 percent off and orders over $40.00 are eligible for an additional 25 percent off with free shipping!

December 17, 2020

Moving into Your First Apartment During a Pandemic

Moving into your first apartment is already an exciting whirlwind of a transition — now add a pandemic into the mix and it may seem even more daunting.

December 13, 2020