diff --git a/src/stylesheets/common/_variables.scss b/src/stylesheets/common/_variables.scss
index a5da0edb..296395bb 100644
--- a/src/stylesheets/common/_variables.scss
+++ b/src/stylesheets/common/_variables.scss
@@ -14,6 +14,8 @@
 // For the full list of variables, see here: http://getbootstrap.com/customize/#less-variables
 
 // Typography Variables
+$font-size-base: 16px;
+$line-height-base: 1.5;
 
 // Display type used for headings, logo, etc.
 $display-font-family: 'Poppins', 'Open Sans', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;