10 New Skin-Smoothing Launches for Spring

As much as we love all things beauty, there’s no denying that it can get a tad overwhelming. In this monthly series you can look forward to 10 brand-new, must-try products focused around a specific seasonal concern. In other words, you better make some room on your #shelfie.

Where winter is synonymous with dry, dehydrated skin, spring is all about a radiant glowing complexion. But in order to achieve that lit-from-within look, updating your beauty routine between seasons is essential. To help reverse the effects of the coldest months of the year in prep for some of the warmest, scroll down for 10 new smoothing skincare products designed to exfoliate and retexturize your winter-ravaged face.

1. Summer Fridays R&R Mask ($52): Treat your face to this two-in-one buffing and brightening mask. Made with finely-ground wild rose powder, fatty acids, and a mix of natural oils, it hydrates, nourishes, and polishes skin.

2. Eucerin Roughness Relief Spot Treatment ($7): Made to alleviate rough, scaly patches of skin, this treatment exfoliates, hydrates, and smoothes skin with a combination of alpha hydroxy acids, urea, and sunflower seed oil.

3. STARSKIN Pro Platinum Peel Mask Pack ($25): This gentle yet effective two-step mask features an exfoliating swab and foil sheet mask combo. First, swipe the swab soaked in a mixture of mandelic acid, tea tree leaf extract, centella asiatica, and aloe vera across your face and neck. Then layer on the self-heating mask drenched in a kale-based serum for 10 minutes. Remove to reveal more radiant skin.

4. RéVive Foaming Cleanser Enriched Hydrating Wash ($75): Set out for softer skin from the very first step of your routine with this rich, foaming cleanser made with moisturizing vitamin E beads, turmeric root extract, and shea butter to help balance skin’s pH.

5. Grace + Tonic Moisture Cream ($35): Pump up the moisture with this vegan beauty buy. The plant-based cream delivers a soft, healthy glow thanks to its mix of rosehip oil, mango butter, and aloe vera.

6. Memebox I Dew Care Matcha Mood Soothing Green Tea Wash-Off Mask ($25): Cannabis sativa seed oil, green tea extract, aloe vera leaf extract, and centella asiatica combine in this sorbet-inspired face mask. Apply the cooling formula to hydrate, refresh, and soften skin in five to 10 minutes.

7. Neutrogena Collagen Kiss Collagen Infused Lip Mask ($3): Pamper your pout with this vitamin-rich hydrogel lip mask.

8. Erno Laszlo Pore Cleansing Clay Mask ($48): Buff away dry skin with this sugar cane extract-infused kaolin and bentonite clay mask. The ingredients work together to absorb excess oil, dirt, and impurities while ridding skin of buildup and shrinking pores.

9. Biossance Squalane + Tea Tree Cleansing Gel ($28): Uneven, oily skin meets its match with this gel cleanser boosted with hydrating squalane and purifying tea tree.

10. Volition Beauty Apple Cider Vinegar Resurfacing Peel Pads ($64): Stock up on these alpha hydroxy acid and apple cider vinegar pads to exfoliate, brighten, and soften skin in a single swipe.

Will you make room on your vanity for these newbies? Tell us @BritandCo!

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As much as we love all things beauty, there’s no denying that it can get a tad overwhelming. In this monthly series you can look forward to 10 must-try products focused around a specific seasonal concern. In other words, you better make some room on your #shelfie.

Alright y’all, try not to freak out, but your addiction to texting and scrolling on your phone can actually cause premature aging on your neck. Known as tech neck, these horizontal lines that form across your skin (typically in pairs) come as a result of repeatedly looking down at your device. Since we believe you should be able to stay connected and informed without it making its mark on your décolletage, below you’ll find 10 anti-aging skincare products designed to combat the concern.

1. PRAI Ageless Neck Line Eraser ($30): This hyaluronic acid-infused formula works to fill lines and wrinkles for tighter, smoother skin.

2. Dr. Brandt needles no more Neck Sculpting Cream ($95): Paired with a gua sha stone, this rich neck treatment tones, sculpts, and softens skin by increasing circulation, improving elasticity, and deeply hydrating to the core.

3. nia Tech Neck Line Smoother ($36): You might scroll all day on Instagram, but this little on-the-go massager has your back (err, neck). It’s made with lipopeptide, algae extract, and patented NIA-114, a molecule that protects skin against the impacts of daily lifestyle stressors, to help you roll your way to tighter skin sans horizontal lines.

4. bareMinerals Ageless Genius Firming & Wrinkle Smoothing Neck Cream ($45): Peptides, gold, edelweiss, and algae extracts combine to promote collagen production, improve elasticity, and increase moisture retention for a more youthful-looking neck over time.

5. Elemis Pro-Collagen Neck & Décolleté Balm ($79): This sea buckthorn oil, padina pavonica (a Mediterranean algae known for its anti-aging properties), and tree fern extract concoction is designed to plump skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and crepiness on your neck and chest.

6. skynICELAND Hydro Cool Firming Neck Gels ($35): Made with antioxidant-rich cloudberry seed oil and arctic cranberry seed oil, as well as jojoba oil and Icelandic water, these niacinamide- and plant collagen-infused neck gels target horizontal lines, sagging skin, and dark spots.

7. StriVectin TL Advanced Tightening Neck Cream ($95): Designed specifically for the profile of your neck to jawline, the NIA-114 formula hydrates and sculpts skin, lifting lines and replacing them with a supple silhouette.

8. H2O+ Infinity+ Chin & Neck Firmer ($48): This cream boosts skin with oat kernel extract, rosemary leaf extract, and camellia japonica seed oil, a popular ingredient in Japanese beauty thanks to it’s deeply hydrating, antioxidant-rich properties.

9. Herbal Dynamics Beauty White Truffle & Probiotic Neck Firming Treatment ($30): Over 30 botanicals, including white truffle, probiotics, mango, pistachio, and avocado butters, power this line-smoothing, anti-aging neck treatment.

10. Jergens Skin Firming Neck & Chest Resilience Recovery Revitalizing Cream ($10): This fast-absorbing, SPF-infused neck cream smoothes and tightens skin, while protecting it against added sun exposure.

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Nothing's more irritating than having to throw out fresh fruit you just bought because it either ripened too fast or was already festering with mold. And what food is the biggest culprit? Usually, it’s bananas. Unless you're fitting bananas in your everyday meal routine, it’s difficult to keep up with how quickly they brown (which can be anywhere from 24 hours to five days, depending on how green they were at the store when you grabbed them).

The good news is that there’s actually a lot you can do with overripe bananas. We turned to chefs for top tips (both creative and delicious) that will prevent you from throwing speckled bananas in the trash!

What To Do With Overripe Bananas

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Banana Bread, Obviously

One of the most widespread baking recipes to make with overripe bananas is banana bread. Why? Because it’s simple, delicious, and an automatic crowd-pleaser. Check out our one bowl gluten-free banana bread recipe, our chocolate banana pumpkin bread, or these 40 recipes of banana bread that you need to make this weekend (the options are endless!).

(Writer’s note: My go-to recipe is the chocolate chip banana bread from Butternut Bakery — but I use dark chocolate chips instead!)

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Freeze Them For Your Smoothies

When in doubt, put your overripe bananas in the freezer. Then you’ll at least have time to think on what to do with them—and you can throw them in your morning smoothies. Bananas last up to three months in the freezer ideally, and pair well with a variety of different flavor profiles, like caramel, blueberry, chocolate, or orange.

This strawberry-banana colada smoothie from Half Baked Harvest may just be your new fav, or the cloudy summer smoothie which doubles as an Erewhon smoothie dupe. Chef Chris Morgan of Joon restaurant in Washington D.C. advises using overripe bananas and other raw fruits for your children at home (he makes little smoothies for his 7-month old baby—pure genius!).

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Make Banana Cookies

Substitute the flour for bananas in your baking with some tasty cookie options. The plus side of banana cookies is that they are often automatically gluten-free and can easily become dairy-free (but always check first!). These easy peanut banana oatmeal cookies from Food Faith Fitness are a great option. If you’re looking to ditch the peanut butter, try out these 4-ingredient banana oat cookies from Livvin Media.

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Ice Cream, Anyone?

There is nothing better than sorbet or ice cream in the summer months. All you really need is frozen ripe bananas, any other frozen fruit you prefer, milk (whichever kind you enjoy— almond, oat, etc.) and some sweeteners like honey or vanilla extract. To fit your health goals, you can even throw in protein powder. This strawberry nice cream from Kathryn’s Kitchen Blog only has five ingredients!

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Upgrade Your Breakfast

Pancakes, overnight oats, and muffins are all incredibly tasty options to use up those ripe bananas and upgrade your breakfast game. Try Butternut Bakery’sbanana nut muffins for a quick snack or these healthy chia banana pancakes from Half Baked Harvest for a savory morning bite. You can also sift through Brit + Co’s 17 overnight oats recipes — keep in mind that overnight oats only last a few days in the fridge, though!

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Make Dog Treats

Don’t leave out your furry friends— they love bananas too! Making long-lasting dog treats “relieves the pressure on the idea of food waste, plus there is a bonus that your pets are spoiled, happy, and nutritiously rewarded,” says pastry chef Susan Bae of the critically-acclaimed restaurant, Moon Rabbit in Washington D.C. Check out her go-to dog treat recipe below:

Chef Susan Bae’s Dog Treat Recipe:

250g organic whole wheat flour

240g organic peanut butter

70g organic, unsweetened apple sauce

56g mashed overripe banana

113g organic plain bone broth

25g organic shredded cheddar cheese

25g freeze dried blueberries

Preheat oven to 350F.

1.) Mix to combine whole wheat flour, peanut butter, apple sauce, bone broth and banana. Until a dough is lightly formed.

2.) Fold in shredded cheese and dried blueberries to evenly distribute in dough.

3.) Roll dough out to 1/4” thickness and use your favorite cookie cutters to cut out treats.

4.) Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake dog treats until firm and dry to touch (this varies with each oven) Check at 45 minutes.

5.) Store at room temperature for up to 1 week in an airtight container or in the fridge for up to 3 weeks.

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As much as we love all things beauty, there’s no denying that it can get a tad overwhelming. In this monthly series you can look forward to 10 brand-new, must-try products focused around a specific seasonal concern. In other words, you better make some room on your #shelfie.

Winter weather comes with its fair share of complexion woes, but few are as menacing as dull, dehydrated skin. Instead of overwhelming your vanity with dozens of products, try buys featuring brightening ingredients, most of which double as high-quality hydrators. According to Shari Sperling, a board-certified dermatologist in Florham Park, NJ, options that include vitamins C and E, hyaluronic acid, fatty acids, and ceramides are a good place to start. Or consider salicylic, glycolic, and lactic acids, which also illuminate the face since they help slough off the top layer of rough dead skin. Gentle retinols can be effective, so long as you pick soothing formulas that won’t irritate skin. Scroll down to find 10 glow-boosting products launching in January 2019.

1. Innisfree Youth-Enriched Cream with Orchid ($29): This multi-tasking moisturizer hydrates, firms, tones, and gets you glowing with its mixture of Jeju orchid and citrus unshiu peel extract.

2. Allies of Skin Mandelic Pigmentation Corrector Night Serum ($92): Rosehip and tamanu oil combine with salicylic acid, retinol alternative bakuchiol, and hyaluronic acid to reduce the appearance of fine lines, shrink pores, and deeply nourish skin while you sleep.

3. Tatcha Violet-C Brightening Serum ($88): Powered by alpha hydroxy acids and a vitamin C blend, this lightweight serum gently exfoliates to support cell turnover, diminish dark spots and scarring, and improve tone overall.

4. AmorePacific Youth Revolution Radiance Creme & Masque ($200): This niacinamide-, squalane-, and fatty acid-rich treatment melts into your skin to hydrate and add shine. Apply a single layer for everyday use or two for an overnight masking experience.

5. Higher Education Skincare MBA Night Renewing Serum with 0.5% Retinol ($39): Upgrade your nighttime regimen with this fast-acting retinol serum that helps replenish moisture loss and refine your complexion.

6. Grace + Tonic Botanical Beauty Eye Serum ($25): This vegan, vitamin E, blue seakale, and green tea cooling serum works to instantly moisturize, plump, and brighten the delicate skin under your eyes.

7. Youth To The People Superberry Hydrate + Glow Dream Mask ($48): The antioxidant-rich overnight mask is formulated with radiant vitamin C, free radical-fighting maqui, and squalane to revive skin.

8. Omorovicza Budapest Daily Vitamin C ($150): Committing to a few drops of this potent vitamin C serum every day will set the stage for a firmer, more youthful-looking complexion.

9. Sunday Riley A+ High-Dose Retinoid Serum ($85): Formulated with blue-green algae, Hawaiian white honey, cactus extract, and retinol, this potent anti-aging buy will transform dull, UV-damaged skin into an enviable complexion.

10. KORA Organics Noni Glow Sleeping Mask ($48): This bouncy overnight mask plumps and illuminates your face courtesy of a mixture of intensifying, wrinkle-reducing kakadu plum extract, moisture-rich silver ear mushroom, nourishing coconut milk, and tone-enhancing caviar lime extract.

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I am the opposite of a casual Reputation fan. Four of my five most-listened-to songs on Spotify are from the 2017 album, I wore a Rep-inspired outfit to my Eras Tour show, and I am constantly analyzing (and talking about) its symbolism. I stand by the fact that this album, as misunderstood as it is, is actually the key to understanding Taylor Swift herself, which is why its rerelease is the one I've been most looking forward to. With TikTok, X (formerly Twitter), and Reddit, it feels like there's a new theory every day about when we'll get Reputation (Taylor's Version), but I'm pretty sure Taylor's been telling us the announcement date the whole time.

When is Taylor Swift releasing Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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The cappuccino Easter egg from the "Karma" music video.

We don't have an official Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date yet, but all signs were originally pointing to an announcement on February 16, 2024. When the music video for "Karma" from Midnights came out, featuring a shot of Taylor holding a cappuccino, Swifties immediately picked up on the symbolism. The blue nail (which represents 1989 (Taylor's Version)) lines up with the 8 on the clock, and the black nail lines up with the 2 on the clock. Taylor ended up announcing 1989 TV on August 9 — and then announced The Tortured Poets Department(also known as TS11) onstage at the 2024 Grammys in February!

TaylorNation just teased the Reputation (Taylor's Version) release date by hopping on the latest internet trend, which uses the "You wouldn't last an hour in the asylum where they raised me" lyric from "Who's Afraid Of Little Old Me?" Their Instagram carousel features images that have sent Swifties spiraling in the past, but there are two pics I'm paying special attention to: the "five holes in the fence" image from the Lover era, and a "Bejeweled" music video still of Taylor Swift pressing 3 in an elevator. May 3 (5/3) comes two weeks after the TTPD release, and since Taylor has been emphasizing her lead single "Fortnight" with the "For a Fortnight" challenge, it looks like it could line up perfectly.

There are plenty of other potential summer release dates too! Swifties know Taylor Swift lives and breathes the number 13, and that she's been making her recent rerecording announcements at her Eras Tour shows.

Well, this summer, Taylor is heading to Milan for a show on Saturday, July 13. X user @roranotaurora points out that the symbol for Milan is a snake (it's also a symbol for Rep!) AND that on July 13, 1977, there was a blackout across New York City. When Taylor announced the original Reputation in 2017, the "Don't Blame Me" singer blacked out all her social media. If she announced the album in July, there's a good chance we'd get it just in time for autumn, chilly weather, and Daylight Savings Time, all three of which go perfectly with the Reputation aesthetic.

There's another 13 we need to pay attention to as well: December 13, which is also Taylor Swift's birthday. The popstar had the date front and center in her Tortured Poets Department pop-up installation. Since the date falls on a Friday, it's the perfect day to drop some new music...

Are there any other clues that Reputation (Taylor's Version) will come out next?

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Taylor Swift attends the 81st Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on January 07, 2024 in Beverly Hills, California.

Recently, Taylor showed up to the 81st Golden Globe Awards in an all green ensemble, which is already so Reputation-coded to begin with. However, fans noticed one teeeeeeeny tiny detail about her look that really leans into all the theories that Rep (TV) is next. If you zoom in on her rings, one of them is a snake that's wrapped around her finger. 🐍

And after Taylor Swift released a video teasing her new album, Swifties are analyzing all the snakeskin patterns (on the curtains, the floor, and the green couch), as well as the dark visuals. While the video moves from the dark room to a bright one for TTPD, I'm convinced we'll be returning — or continuing down the hallway where you can see a dark picture frame waiting for us...

All the surprise songs at her Tokyo Eras Tour shows referenced falling apart, and a huge part of the Reputation era was related to a quote from Taylor that says "when she fell, she fell apart." Before playing "The Outside" as her piano surprise song on February 9, she made a joke that the song was 175 years old — which has Swifties thinking August 2 (175 days from February 9) could be the album's release date. Considering "The Outside" is off her first album, it's also possible we're getting Taylor Swift (Taylor's Version) in August!

A recent Disney+ ad that paired the Eras Tour film and Disney Pixar's Cars went viral on Twitter because its tagline is "Getaway Car," one of the most beloved songs on Reputation (Taylor's Version)! No matter when the album drops, having Taylor Swift's final two re-recordings be her name and her reputation is literally so iconic and I can't wait to listen.

What Taylor Swift songs are on Reputation (Taylor's Version)?

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We know that, based on previous re-recordings, Reputation (Taylor's Version) will have the original tracklist and an unknown number of vault tracks that Taylor wrote ahead of the Reputation era. PEOPLE also confirmed we'll be able to hear Taylor Swift's "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)" in the new docuseries for the New England Patriots! You can also hear a snippet in the trailer for Ashley Benson's Wilderness ;). Here's what you can expect on Taylor Swift's Reputation (Taylor's Version). I'm really hoping the vault tracks include "I Don't Want To Live Forever"!

  1. "Ready For It? (Taylor's Version)"
  2. "End Game (Taylor's Version)"
  3. "I Did Something Bad (Taylor's Version)"
  4. "Don't Blame Me (Taylor's Version)"
  5. "Delicate (Taylor's Version)"
  6. "Look What You Made Me Do (Taylor's Version)"
  7. "So It Goes... (Taylor's Version)"
  8. "Gorgeous (Taylor's Version)"
  9. "Getaway Car (Taylor's Version)"
  10. "King Of My Heart (Taylor's Version)"
  11. "Dancing With Our Hands Tied (Taylor's Version)"
  12. "Dress (Taylor's Version)"
  13. "This Is Why We Can't Have Nice Things (Taylor's Version)"
  14. "Call It What You Want (Taylor's Version)"
  15. "New Year's Day (Taylor's Version)"

What is Taylor Swift wearing to Grammys 2024?

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Taylor Swift showed up to the 2024 Grammys in a sculptural white gown from Schiaparelli Couture. I love how Taylor has hopped on the corset trend. This is my favorite neckline in recent years! Even though the dress is white instead of black or green — and ended up going along with the Tortured Poets Department (or TS 11) announcement — I think it's still a Reputation (Taylor's Version) Easter egg. White is, of course, the opposite of black, so I think it's a more unexpected reference to the album, with black accessories like gloves, shoes, and jewelry being a direct nod. Plus, the watch necklace pays homage to Midnights! At the 2022 VMAs, Taylor wore another Reputation-coded outfit before she announced Midnights, so I think it's definitely a pattern.

Is there gonna be a Reputation Taylor's Version?

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Taylor Swift performs at Optus Stadium on October 19, 2018 in Perth, Australia.

Yes, we're getting a Reputation (Taylor's Version)! Taylor Swift has been very vocal about the fact she's rerecording her first five albums. However, she's been less direct about the order or the release schedule, which is honestly more fun! The official Taylor Nation account added fuel to the fire when they posted a photo of Taylor rehearsing for The Eras Tour — because, like @nashs_mom on TikTok says, the pose doesn't match up with any of the songs. While all the photos they've previously posted match up with numbers like "Enchanted" or "Illicit Affairs," the new pose seems to match up with "I Did Something Bad" (which is both the last Reputation surprise song left AND the perfect song to announce the rerecording).

"Hear me out," another TikTok user commented. "['I Did Something Bad'] was not part of the set list in 2023 but what if the first night of the tour in 2024 she performs [it] and announces REP TV."

"I literally ratatatataed as soon as I saw it," another user says, referencing the iconic production at the beginning of the song. We have less than a month before the Eras Tour starts up again, so I'm excited to see when we'll finally get a Reputation (Taylor's Version) announcement!

What caused Taylor Swift to make Reputation?

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Cover art for Kanye West's The Life Of Pablo, which features "Famous."

The primary catalyst for Taylor Swift's Reputation era was a phone call with Kanye West and Kim Kardashian. After Taylor said Kanye did not have her permission to say he "made that b-tch famous" in "Famous," a video leak from Kim seemed to show Taylor did actually give her permission (it was later revealed the video was edited, and Taylor gave her permission to be mentioned, NOT to be called a b-tch).

"#TaylorSwiftIsOverParty" began trending on Twitter, and everyone from the media to the general public began calling her a snake. So she disappeared from the public eye for over a year, and Reputation was born. The era was moody — and full of snake imagery. Taylor says in her TIME interview that the album came from "a goth-punk moment of female rage at being gaslit by an entire social structure," and told Rolling Stone in 2019 that Reputation was a "metaphor" and her "playing a character."

How old was Taylor when she wrote Reputation?

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Charli XCX, Camila Cabello and Taylor Swift perform onstage during opening night of Taylor Swift's 2018 Reputation Stadium Tour at University of Phoenix Stadium on May 8, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona.

Taylor began writing Reputation in 2016, when she was 27. However, the stories she's telling go back farther than that since "Dancing With Our Hands Tied" talks about a relationship from when she was 25.

Is Reputation a love album?

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Cover art for Taylor Swift's Reputation.

While Reputation is sassy, moody, and satirical, I stand by the idea that it's actually a love album at its core. While the general public talked most about "Ready for It?" and "Look What You Made Me Do," songs like "Delicate," "Call It What You Want," and "New Year's Day" are all about healing after the media turned against her. The message of the album is all about how she wants to spend the the ins and outs of life with people she loves, because they make the boring days beautiful, which is also the sentiment running throughout "Lover."

"I want your midnights, but I'll be cleaning up bottles with you on New Year's Day" and "We can leave the Christmas lights up 'til January" are the same!!

What are the Reputation Taylor's Version vault tracks?

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A Horcrux from Harry Potter And The Deathly Hallows: Part I

While we don't have the tracklist for Reputation (Taylor's Version) yet, she did mention in her TIME interview that the vault tracks will be "fire."

"I’m collecting horcruxes,” she says of the rerecordings. “I’m collecting infinity stones. Gandalf’s voice is in my head every time I put out a new one. For me, it is a movie now.”

I'm going to be real honest, this is the line that sent me into a tailspin because the idea that Taylor loves stories like Harry Potter, Lord of the Rings, and the MCU as much as I do is too much!! But it makes sense because after all, she IS a storyteller.

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