:root {
            --forest: #1a2e1a;
            --forest-light: #2d4a2d;
            --bark: #3d2b1f;
            --wheat: #d4a84b;
            --wheat-light: #e8c777;
            --cream: #f5f1e8;
            --cream-dark: #e8e2d5;
            --earth: #5c4033;
            --moss: #4a5d3a;
            --sky: #87a5b4;
            --text-dark: #2a2520;
            --text-light: #f5f1e8;
        }
        
        * { margin: 0; padding: 0; box-sizing: border-box; }
        html { scroll-behavior: smooth; }
        
        body {
            font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;
            background-color: var(--cream);
            color: var(--text-dark);
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        
        /* Texture overlay */
        body::before {
            content: '';
            position: fixed;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background-image: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg viewBox='0 0 400 400' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cfilter id='noiseFilter'%3E%3CfeTurbulence type='fractalNoise' baseFrequency='0.9' numOctaves='4' stitchTiles='stitch'/%3E%3C/filter%3E%3Crect width='100%25' height='100%25' filter='url(%23noiseFilter)'/%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            opacity: 0.03;
            pointer-events: none;
            z-index: 9999;
        }
        
        /* Navigation */
        nav {
            position: fixed;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%;
            padding: 20px 60px;
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            z-index: 1000;
            transition: all 0.4s ease;
        }
        nav.scrolled {
            background: rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.97);
            padding: 15px 60px;
            box-shadow: 0 4px 20px rgba(0,0,0,0.2);
        }
        .nav-logo {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 1.6rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--wheat);
            text-decoration: none;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .nav-logo i { font-size: 1.4rem; }
        .nav-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            list-style: none;
        }
        .nav-links a {
            color: var(--cream);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            font-weight: 500;
            letter-spacing: 0.5px;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .nav-links a:hover { color: var(--wheat); }
        .mobile-menu { display: none; background: none; border: none; color: var(--wheat); font-size: 1.5rem; cursor: pointer; }
        
        /* Hero */
        .hero {
            min-height: 100vh;
            background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.7), rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.8)), url('images/hero-sunset.jpg');
            background-size: cover;
            background-position: center;
            background-attachment: fixed;
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
            overflow: hidden;
        }
        .hero::before {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;
            background: url("data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg width='60' height='60' viewBox='0 0 60 60' xmlns='http://www.w3.org/2000/svg'%3E%3Cg fill='none' fill-rule='evenodd'%3E%3Cg fill='%23ffffff' fill-opacity='0.03'%3E%3Cpath d='M36 34v-4h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2h-4zm0-30V0h-2v4h-4v2h4v4h2V6h4V4h-4zM6 34v-4H4v4H0v2h4v4h2v-4h4v-2H6zM6 4V0H4v4H0v2h4v4h2V6h4V4H6z'/%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/g%3E%3C/svg%3E");
            opacity: 0.5;
        }
        .hero-trees {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 0;
            left: 0;
            width: 100%;
            height: 300px;
            background: linear-gradient(to top, rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.8) 0%, transparent 100%);
        }
        .hero-content {
            position: relative;
            z-index: 2;
            text-align: center;
            padding: 0 20px;
            max-width: 900px;
        }
        .hero-badge {
            display: inline-block;
            background: rgba(212, 168, 75, 0.2);
            border: 1px solid var(--wheat);
            color: var(--wheat);
            padding: 8px 20px;
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            margin-bottom: 30px;
        }
        .hero-title {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: clamp(4rem, 12vw, 8rem);
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--cream);
            line-height: 1;
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            text-shadow: 0 4px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
        .hero-title span { color: var(--wheat); }
        .hero-subtitle {
            font-size: 1.3rem;
            color: var(--cream-dark);
            margin-bottom: 40px;
            font-weight: 300;
            max-width: 600px;
            margin-left: auto;
            margin-right: auto;
        }
        .hero-cta {
            display: inline-flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
            background: var(--wheat);
            color: var(--forest);
            padding: 16px 35px;
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            text-decoration: none;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .hero-cta:hover {
            background: var(--wheat-light);
            transform: translateY(-3px);
            box-shadow: 0 10px 30px rgba(212, 168, 75, 0.3);
        }
        .scroll-hint {
            position: absolute;
            bottom: 40px;
            left: 50%;
            transform: translateX(-50%);
            color: var(--cream);
            font-size: 0.8rem;
            letter-spacing: 2px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            opacity: 0.7;
        }
        .scroll-hint i { display: block; margin-top: 10px; animation: bounce 2s infinite; }
        @keyframes bounce { 0%, 100% { transform: translateY(0); } 50% { transform: translateY(8px); } }
        
        /* Sections */
        section { padding: 100px 60px; }
        .section-header {
            text-align: center;
            margin-bottom: 60px;
        }
        .section-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 3px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--moss);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .section-title {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
            color: var(--forest);
        }
        
        /* Topics Grid */
        .topics { background: var(--cream); }
        .topics-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(280px, 1fr));
            gap: 30px;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .topic-card {
            background: white;
            padding: 40px 30px;
            border-bottom: 4px solid var(--wheat);
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }
        .topic-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-8px);
            box-shadow: 0 20px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.1);
        }
        .topic-icon {
            width: 60px;
            height: 60px;
            background: var(--forest);
            color: var(--wheat);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .topic-card h3 {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 1.4rem;
            color: var(--forest);
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .topic-card p {
            color: var(--earth);
            font-size: 1rem;
            line-height: 1.7;
        }
        
        /* Featured Articles */
        .articles { background: var(--forest); color: var(--cream); }
        .articles .section-label { color: var(--wheat); }
        .articles .section-title { color: var(--cream); }
        .articles-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: repeat(3, 1fr);
            gap: 30px;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .article-card {
            background: var(--forest-light);
            overflow: hidden;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
            text-decoration: none;
            color: inherit;
        }
        .article-card:hover {
            transform: translateY(-5px);
            box-shadow: 0 15px 40px rgba(0,0,0,0.3);
        }
        .article-card-more {
            background: transparent;
            border: 2px dashed var(--wheat);
        }
        .article-card-more:hover {
            background: rgba(212, 168, 75, 0.1);
        }
        .article-card-more .article-img {
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--wheat);
            opacity: 1;
        }
        .article-img {
            height: 200px;
            background: var(--moss);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            font-size: 3rem;
            color: var(--wheat);
        }
        .article-content { padding: 25px; }
        .article-tag {
            font-size: 0.75rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
            text-transform: uppercase;
            color: var(--wheat);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
        }
        .article-card h4 {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 1.2rem;
            color: var(--cream);
            margin-bottom: 10px;
            line-height: 1.4;
        }
        .article-card p {
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            color: var(--cream-dark);
            opacity: 0.8;
        }
        
        /* About Section */
        .about { background: var(--cream-dark); }
        .about-grid {
            display: grid;
            grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
            gap: 80px;
            align-items: center;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .about-image {
            height: 500px;
            background: var(--forest);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            justify-content: center;
            position: relative;
        }
        .about-image i { font-size: 6rem; color: var(--wheat); opacity: 0.3; }
        .about-image::after {
            content: '';
            position: absolute;
            top: 20px; left: 20px; right: -20px; bottom: -20px;
            border: 3px solid var(--wheat);
            z-index: -1;
        }
        .about-content h3 {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            color: var(--forest);
            margin-bottom: 25px;
        }
        .about-content p {
            font-size: 1.1rem;
            color: var(--earth);
            margin-bottom: 20px;
            line-height: 1.8;
        }
        .about-stats {
            display: flex;
            gap: 40px;
            margin-top: 30px;
            padding-top: 30px;
            border-top: 1px solid var(--earth);
        }
        .stat { text-align: center; }
        .stat-number {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 2.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--wheat);
        }
        .stat-label {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--earth);
            text-transform: uppercase;
            letter-spacing: 1px;
        }
        
        /* Newsletter */
        .newsletter {
            background: var(--bark);
            color: var(--cream);
            text-align: center;
            padding: 80px 60px;
        }
        .newsletter h3 {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 2rem;
            margin-bottom: 15px;
        }
        .newsletter p {
            color: var(--cream-dark);
            margin-bottom: 30px;
            font-size: 1.1rem;
        }
        .newsletter-form {
            display: flex;
            gap: 15px;
            max-width: 500px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .newsletter-form input {
            flex: 1;
            padding: 16px 20px;
            border: 2px solid var(--earth);
            background: transparent;
            color: var(--cream);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-family: inherit;
        }
        .newsletter-form input::placeholder { color: var(--cream-dark); opacity: 0.6; }
        .newsletter-form input:focus { outline: none; border-color: var(--wheat); }
        .newsletter-form button {
            padding: 16px 30px;
            background: var(--wheat);
            border: none;
            color: var(--forest);
            font-size: 1rem;
            font-weight: 600;
            cursor: pointer;
            transition: all 0.3s ease;
        }
        .newsletter-form button:hover { background: var(--wheat-light); }
        
        /* Footer */
        footer {
            background: var(--forest);
            color: var(--cream);
            padding: 60px;
        }
        .footer-content {
            display: flex;
            justify-content: space-between;
            align-items: center;
            max-width: 1200px;
            margin: 0 auto;
        }
        .footer-logo {
            font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
            font-size: 1.5rem;
            font-weight: 700;
            color: var(--wheat);
            display: flex;
            align-items: center;
            gap: 10px;
        }
        .footer-links {
            display: flex;
            gap: 30px;
        }
        .footer-links a {
            color: var(--cream-dark);
            text-decoration: none;
            font-size: 0.95rem;
            transition: color 0.3s ease;
        }
        .footer-links a:hover { color: var(--wheat); }
        .footer-copy {
            font-size: 0.85rem;
            color: var(--cream-dark);
            opacity: 0.7;
        }
        
        /* Responsive */
        @media (max-width: 1024px) {
            .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr); }
            .about-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; gap: 50px; }
            .about-image { height: 350px; }
            .about-image::after { display: none; }
        }
        @media (max-width: 768px) {
            nav { padding: 15px 25px; }
            nav.scrolled { padding: 12px 25px; }
            .nav-links { display: none; position: absolute; top: 100%; left: 0; width: 100%; background: var(--forest); flex-direction: column; padding: 20px; gap: 15px; }
            .nav-links.active { display: flex; }
            .mobile-menu { display: block; }
            section { padding: 70px 25px; }
            .hero-title { font-size: clamp(3rem, 15vw, 5rem); }
            .articles-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
            .newsletter-form { flex-direction: column; }
            .footer-content { flex-direction: column; gap: 30px; text-align: center; }
            .footer-links { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
            .about-stats { flex-wrap: wrap; justify-content: center; }
        }
    

/* =========================================================
   Article Styles
   ========================================================= */

/* Article Header */
.article-header {
    background: linear-gradient(rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.75), rgba(26, 46, 26, 0.85));
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    padding: 150px 60px 80px;
    color: var(--cream);
}
.article-header-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.breadcrumb {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    margin-bottom: 15px;
    opacity: 0.8;
}
.breadcrumb a {
    color: var(--wheat);
    text-decoration: none;
}
.breadcrumb a:hover { text-decoration: underline; }
.article-header h1 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    font-weight: 700;
    line-height: 1.2;
    margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.article-meta {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--cream-dark);
    opacity: 0.8;
}

/* Article Body */
.article-body {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 30px;
}
.article-body p {
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    margin-bottom: 25px;
    color: var(--text-dark);
}
.article-body h2 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.8rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin: 50px 0 20px;
    padding-bottom: 10px;
    border-bottom: 2px solid var(--wheat);
}
.article-body h3 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.4rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin: 35px 0 15px;
}
.article-body ul, .article-body ol {
    margin: 0 0 25px 25px;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
}
.article-body li {
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.article-body strong {
    color: var(--forest);
}

/* Callout Box */
.callout {
    background: var(--cream-dark);
    border-left: 4px solid var(--wheat);
    padding: 25px 30px;
    margin: 35px 0;
}
.callout-title {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
}
.callout p {
    margin-bottom: 0;
    font-size: 1.05rem;
}

/* Product Box (affiliate links) */
.product-box {
    background: white;
    border: 2px solid var(--cream-dark);
    padding: 25px;
    margin: 35px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}
.product-icon {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--wheat);
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.product-info h4 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.2rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.product-info p {
    font-size: 1rem;
    margin-bottom: 12px;
    color: var(--earth);
}
.product-link {
    display: inline-block;
    background: var(--wheat);
    color: var(--forest);
    padding: 10px 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 600;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    transition: background 0.3s ease;
}
.product-link:hover {
    background: var(--wheat-light);
}

/* Comparison Table */
.comparison-table {
    width: 100%;
    border-collapse: collapse;
    margin: 35px 0;
    font-size: 1rem;
}
.comparison-table th {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 15px;
    text-align: left;
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
}
.comparison-table td {
    padding: 15px;
    border-bottom: 1px solid var(--cream-dark);
}
.comparison-table tr:nth-child(even) {
    background: var(--cream-dark);
}

/* Author Box */
.author-box {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 30px;
    margin: 50px 0;
    display: flex;
    gap: 25px;
    align-items: center;
}
.author-avatar {
    width: 80px;
    height: 80px;
    background: var(--moss);
    border-radius: 50%;
    display: flex;
    align-items: center;
    justify-content: center;
    font-size: 2rem;
    color: var(--wheat);
    flex-shrink: 0;
}
.author-info h4 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    color: var(--wheat);
    margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.author-info p {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: var(--cream-dark);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Related Articles */
.related {
    background: var(--cream-dark);
    padding: 60px 30px;
}
.related-content {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.related h3 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 25px;
}
.related-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(2, 1fr);
    gap: 20px;
}
.related-card {
    background: white;
    padding: 20px;
    text-decoration: none;
    border-bottom: 3px solid var(--wheat);
    transition: transform 0.3s ease;
}
.related-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-5px);
}
.related-card h4 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 8px;
}
.related-card p {
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: var(--earth);
    margin-bottom: 0;
}

/* Mobile toggle */
.mobile-toggle {
    display: none;
    background: none;
    border: none;
    cursor: pointer;
    padding: 5px;
}
.mobile-toggle span {
    display: block;
    width: 25px;
    height: 3px;
    background: var(--wheat);
    margin: 5px 0;
}

/* AdSense container */
.ad-container {
    text-align: center;
    margin: 30px 0;
    padding: 0;
    background: transparent;
    overflow: hidden;
}
.ad-container ins.adsbygoogle {
    min-height: 0 !important;
}
.ad-container ins.adsbygoogle[data-ad-status="unfilled"] {
    display: none !important;
}

/* Category page styles */
.category-header {
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--cream);
    padding: 140px 60px 80px;
    text-align: center;
}
.category-header h1 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    font-size: clamp(2rem, 5vw, 3rem);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.category-header p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    color: var(--cream-dark);
    max-width: 600px;
    margin: 0 auto;
}
.category-articles {
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto;
    padding: 60px 30px;
}
.category-grid {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: repeat(auto-fit, minmax(300px, 1fr));
    gap: 30px;
}

/* Footer inner layout */
.footer-inner {
    display: grid;
    grid-template-columns: 2fr 1fr 1fr;
    gap: 40px;
    max-width: 1200px;
    margin: 0 auto 30px;
}
.footer-col h4 {
    font-family: "Bitter", serif;
    color: var(--wheat);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.footer-col a {
    display: block;
    color: var(--cream-dark);
    text-decoration: none;
    margin-bottom: 8px;
    font-size: 0.95rem;
}
.footer-col a:hover { color: var(--wheat); }
.footer-bottom {
    text-align: center;
    padding-top: 30px;
    border-top: 1px solid var(--forest-light);
}
.footer-bottom p {
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    color: var(--cream-dark);
    opacity: 0.7;
}
.affiliate-note {
    font-size: 0.8rem;
    margin-top: 8px;
}

/* Article page responsive */
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .article-header { padding: 120px 25px 60px; }
    .article-body { padding: 40px 20px; }
    .product-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .related-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .author-box { flex-direction: column; text-align: center; }
    .footer-inner { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .mobile-toggle { display: block; }
    .nav-links.open {
        display: flex;
        position: absolute;
        top: 100%;
        left: 0;
        width: 100%;
        background: var(--forest);
        flex-direction: column;
        padding: 20px;
        gap: 15px;
    }
}

/* Category page article cards */
.category-grid .cat-card {
    background: #fff;
    border-radius: 8px;
    overflow: hidden;
    text-decoration: none;
    color: inherit;
    transition: all 0.3s ease;
    box-shadow: 0 2px 8px rgba(0,0,0,0.08);
}
.category-grid .cat-card:hover {
    transform: translateY(-4px);
    box-shadow: 0 12px 30px rgba(0,0,0,0.12);
}
.cat-card-img {
    height: 180px;
    background-size: cover;
    background-position: center;
    position: relative;
}
.cat-card-img .cat-tag {
    position: absolute;
    bottom: 12px;
    left: 12px;
    background: var(--wheat);
    color: var(--forest);
    font-size: 0.7rem;
    font-weight: 700;
    letter-spacing: 1px;
    text-transform: uppercase;
    padding: 4px 10px;
    border-radius: 3px;
}
.cat-card-body {
    padding: 22px;
}
.cat-card-body h3 {
    font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
    font-size: 1.15rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 10px;
    line-height: 1.35;
}
.cat-card-body p {
    font-size: 0.92rem;
    color: var(--earth);
    line-height: 1.6;
}
.category-intro {
    max-width: 800px;
    margin: 0 auto 50px;
    text-align: center;
}
.category-intro p {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    line-height: 1.8;
    color: var(--earth);
    margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.category-intro .quick-links {
    display: flex;
    flex-wrap: wrap;
    gap: 10px;
    justify-content: center;
    margin-top: 25px;
}
.category-intro .quick-links a {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 8px 18px;
    background: var(--forest);
    color: var(--cream);
    text-decoration: none;
    border-radius: 5px;
    font-size: 0.85rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.category-intro .quick-links a:hover {
    background: var(--moss);
}
.category-cta {
    text-align: center;
    padding: 50px 30px;
    background: var(--cream-dark);
    margin-top: 60px;
}
.category-cta h3 {
    font-family: 'Bitter', serif;
    font-size: 1.5rem;
    color: var(--forest);
    margin-bottom: 12px;
}
.category-cta p {
    color: var(--earth);
    margin-bottom: 20px;
    max-width: 500px;
    margin-left: auto;
    margin-right: auto;
}
.category-cta a.btn {
    display: inline-block;
    padding: 12px 30px;
    background: var(--wheat);
    color: var(--forest);
    text-decoration: none;
    font-weight: 700;
    border-radius: 5px;
    transition: background 0.2s;
}
.category-cta a.btn:hover {
    background: var(--wheat-light);
}
@media (max-width: 768px) {
    .category-header { padding: 120px 25px 60px; }
    .category-grid { grid-template-columns: 1fr; }
    .category-intro .quick-links { flex-direction: column; align-items: center; }
}