Author: candacebd
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Rye Flour Everything Bagels
If you like the flavor of rye or pumpernickel bread, you’re going to love this riff on an everything bagel. It’s just as chewy and pillowy as a regular bagel, only it takes advantage of some of the health benefits of rye flour (like a boost of fiber and vitamin B, with less of a…
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‘Hocus Pocus’-Inspired Decor That Will Get You So Psyched for Halloween
Hocus Pocus 2 doesn’t hit theaters until September 30th, but it’d be hard to tell that from a simple search online. Buzz about the movie and merch abound—and considering how quickly Halloween decorations are already selling out (ahem, Skelly and Bath & Body Works’s now-infamous eyeball candle holder)—I have no qualms about daydreaming of Hocus…
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‘Bluey’-Inspired Costume Ideas
When you become a parent, part of the fun of Halloween is dreaming up a whole new take on group costumes: Surly baby? Why, he could be Roy Kent to your Ted Lasso! Or your mini me can be Captain Marvel while you dress up as her alter ego, Carol Danvers. But, sometime after age…
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If You Only Take One Thing from Jenna Kutcher’s ‘How Are You, Really,’ Let It Be This
The concept of “knowing your worth” has always been something that washed over me. Yeah, yeah, sounds good, I’d nod, agreeing but never giving it much thought. Until I read Jenna Kutcher’s new book, How Are You, Really. All 19 chapters are an invitation to push past the perfunctory “how are you?” questions of life…
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I Tried Blake Lively’s Box Mac & Cheese Hack, & It’s Seriously Good
No child can resist the allure of Paw Patrol these days. At least, that’s what I told myself after conducting extended negotiations in aisle six of the grocery store, as my daughter begged for Chase- and Marshall-shaped macaroni, courtesy of Kraft. Now, I have fond memories of the blue box, but as an adult, it’s…
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How to Start an Airbnb, According to Someone Who’s Been There
Nate and I dreamed of launching a furnished rental for years, but we didn’t know where to begin. There were a few mistakes early on that we wish we would’ve known sooner, but it was hard to find a clear-cut guide outlining how to start an Airbnb. Or monthly rental. Or mid-term rental. So, we’re…
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The Sanderson Sisters Return! Throw a ‘Hocus Pocus’-Themed Party for the Sequel (or Halloween)
After two years of planning alternative Halloween parties, let’s just say: We’re looking for new ways to make the most of spooky season. And with Hocus Pocus 2 coming out this September (Sept. 30, 2022, to be exact), why not start the fun a bit early? Whether you want to throw the ultimate watch party…
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One Thing to Do When Tragedy Rocks You to Your Core
Life! You’re beautiful and wonderful and such a gift and…so freaking hard. These past few years alone have brought enough to bring anyone to their knees (pandemic, war, mass shootings, climate change, political upheaval, natural disasters, the fight for social justice—you name it). And in talking to therapists, doctors and counselors, one piece of advice…
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How Keeping a ‘Worry Journal’ Can Help You Feel Less Anxious
Anxiety has always trailed me, like a shadow stitched to my feet a la Peter Pan. I can remember panicking as a five-year-old, pulling my nap mat over me and imagining what it’d be like to cease thought, to die, like a spider I’d just seen get smashed. (What a conversation my mom had to…
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Voodoo Doughnuts in Orlando: Is It Worth the Hype?
Strolling through Universal Orlando’s CityWalk, you can’t help but notice Voodoo Doughnuts: from the towering pink-and-black building to the 12-foot-tall replica of its Voodoo Doll doughnut to its pastry-barnacled throne outside, it’s total Instagram bait. And when you see the 50 (yes, 50!) flavors on the menu, it’s hard to resist making a detour. But…
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The Library Cookbook Club: A Fun Way to Bust Out of a “What’s for Dinner?” Rut
The internet has no shortage of recipe ideas—including several here—but lately, I’ve been on a make-and-repeat rut. Most weeks include some kind of tacos or burrito bowls, spaghetti with a veggie-laden meat sauce, a grilled chicken something-or-other. It streamlined my grocery shopping, but it was getting a little too predictable. And scrolling the web for…
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Pudgy, Gooey Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
A misunderstanding led to one of my greatest creations ever. During my Delish days, I had heard about people using cream cheese instead of butter for a pillowier cookie. Turns out, they meant subbing a tiny portion of the butter; not a 1:1 swap. I went 1:1—and I’ve never looked back. We called the end…
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