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MAGPIE
A lifestyle blog that's kind of a mess from a broad just doing her best
The magpie is a mouthy bird who hoards sentimentality, lives unabashedly, and will eat almost everything. That is me. I’m the magpie. Also my name is Maggie. See what I did there?
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The Aimless Brunette Wandering Gypsy Nomad: Travel Guide
Hey, everyone! It’s me! The most basic wanna-be travel blogger that appears on your timeline every two days! That person that you tell...
maggiemac
Apr 12, 20184 min read
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Lady Leaders To Give You Life
Every time I write a beautiful piece of scathing satire about our current political climate, something unbelievable always breaks,...
maggiemac
Feb 5, 20184 min read
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Reverse Culture Shock: Thoughts of an Expat
So you wanna know what reverse culture shock is like when returning home for the holidays after living in the Philippines for half a...
maggiemac
Jan 30, 20184 min read
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2018 Resolutions
2018 is starting off v strong and in the spirit of New Year, New Me, I thought I’d share some of my 2018 Resolutions. But since this is...
maggiemac
Jan 11, 20183 min read
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The Hallmark Channel Original Christmas Movie Original Drinking Game
It’s the most wonderful time of year again when it’s acceptable to admit that you watch Hallmark holiday movies followed by several...
maggiemac
Dec 6, 20174 min read
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The Magpie Reviews: The Bodyguard
In my family, we’ve had a long-running joke that my dad is secretly Kevin Costner. It all started when a couple years ago, Dad mentioned...
maggiemac
Nov 28, 20174 min read
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News Sources as Mean Girls Characters
We live in a brave new world in which credible news sources and freedom of press are so 2000 and late. We’re so divided that the actual...
maggiemac
Oct 19, 20175 min read
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My Updated Application for The Bachelor
Wow, guys, a whole cycle of The Bachelor/The Bachelorette/ Sexy Sex Sex Island has already passed since my last Bachelor Application, and...
maggiemac
Oct 2, 20175 min read
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The Latest 2017 Beauty and Style Tips
Hey hey hey, fashion lovers, it’s me, Margaret! As you know, I always try to do my best to keep you readers up to date with what’s going...
maggiemac
Jan 29, 20174 min read
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The Magpie Ranks: American Girl Dolls
Listen folks, it’s the holiday season. I’m about to see a lot of family, hear a lot of unsolicited opinions, and be vaguely present...
maggiemac
Nov 20, 20163 min read
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The Mindi
*Just a disclaimer: this post was definitely NOT the product of my mom’s v subtle hints that if my dad got a birthday post about how much...
maggiemac
Nov 17, 20163 min read
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Beauty Tricks: How to Pinch your Pennies
Ladies, we’ve all been there. You’re standing in SuperTarget under the harsh fluorescent lights scientifically designed to make you feel...
maggiemac
Sep 21, 20163 min read
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My Cover Letter
After getting yet another LinkedIn email that told me I need to congratulate a vague acquaintance on her job promotion, I began my...
maggiemac
Aug 18, 20163 min read
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My Completely Serious Application for The Bachelor
I’ll admit it. I watch the Bachelor…and the Bachelorette. But I draw my line at Bachelor in Paradise. At least some part of me can...
maggiemac
Aug 8, 20164 min read
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Post-Grad Post 2
As told by the queens of “just figuring it out”, the broads of Broad City: 1. Considering Tinder dates for free meals: 2. Lying to...
maggiemac
Jun 29, 20161 min read
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Mindy Kaling, Imaginary Best Friend
Tina Fey isn’t the only smart lady in comedy that I turn to in times of duress or when I’m in need of council. I also turn to who I truly...
maggiemac
May 17, 20164 min read
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What I Learned From My 24hr Online Dating Experience
Let me preface what led me to this moment in which I, Maggie McMillan, confidently independent woman and outspoken advocate against...
maggiemac
Apr 11, 20167 min read
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Bollywood Reactions for the Everyday Life
One time a friend asked what my guilty pleasure movies were and I contemplated admitting to my Bollywood obsession. In some ways, there’s...
maggiemac
Mar 26, 20162 min read
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For Every Post-Grad Out There…
There’s a bizarre stage in life that affects a very specific demographic of people but is widely regarded as one of the most the most...
maggiemac
Jan 21, 20162 min read
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15 Thoughts On 15 Days
In honor of graduating in fifteen days, here are fifteen reactions. When I realize that I’m graduating in two weeks Yet I’ve only been at...
maggiemac
Dec 1, 20151 min read
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