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Nov 28, 2025 3 min read

In Defense of Buying Weird Stuff

Every once in a while, I buy something weird. Not useful-weird, just… weird. A product that makes people ask “why?” A thing that has no practical purpose but exists anyway.…
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Nov 28, 2025 3 min read

How to Spot a Gift That Will Actually Get Used

Every year around the holidays, the same headlines appear. “The Hottest Gift of the Season!” “This Year’s Must-Have Present!” And every year, I watch people scramble to buy something that…
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Nov 28, 2025 3 min read

The Case for Boring Upgrades

There’s a category of product I’ve come to love: the thing that replaces something you already own, does exactly the same job, but just… better. No new features. No smart…
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Nov 28, 2025 3 min read

Why Viral Products Rarely Live Up to the Hype

Every few weeks, the internet collectively loses its mind over some new product. A pet rock that lights up. A water bottle that tells you when you’re thirsty. A gadget…
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Nov 27, 2025 6 min read

The Psychology of Online Shopping: How We Get Played

How online shopping is designed to make you spend. Understanding the psychology and building defenses against manipulation.
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Nov 27, 2025 6 min read

I Tried Minimalism for a Year: What Stuck and What Didnt

I tried minimalism for a year. What worked, what didnt, and where I landed. A realistic take on owning less stuff.
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Nov 27, 2025 6 min read

Why Weird Products Exist: A Deep Dive Into Consumer Absurdity

A deep dive into why bizarre products exist and what they reveal about consumer culture. From gag gifts to genuinely useful oddities.
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Nov 27, 2025 6 min read

How I Broke My Impulse Buying Habit (And You Can Too)

How I stopped buying things I dont need. Practical strategies for breaking impulse buying habits that actually work.
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Nov 27, 2025 5 min read

The Gift-Giving Guide Nobody Asked For (But Everyone Needs)

A practical guide to gift-giving that actually works. Learn how to find meaningful gifts for people who have everything.
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