Author: candacebd
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Banana Bread Chocolate Chip Cookies (with Optional Candied Pretzel-Walnut Topping!)
Inspired by the Banana Bread Chocolate Chip cookie recipe at Gideon’s Bakehouse, this easy dessert is pillowy, decadent & has a fun twist.
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My Formula for a Sunday Reset That Actually Feels Rewarding (& Kills the Sunday Scaries)
Creating a Sunday Reset list doesn’t mean tackling specific chores; it’s finding the right combination of chores, self-care & planning. Here’s what I mean.
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If Gratitude Journals Haven’t Worked for You, Try the ‘Advance Praise’ Method
I’ve tried all kinds of gratitude journals over the years, but these are the top two styles and the Advance Praise method that have worked for me.
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COVID, 6 Years Later: The Time I Tried to Run Away from My Life
At first, I tried to ignore it. Or downplay it. Everybody was buzzing with concerns about the coronavirus—which really ran the gamut, including a colleague whose parents urged everyone to buy lobster, because somehow it was going to be cheaper than ground beef? It was early March 2020. I had plans to visit my family…
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These Easy ‘Bluey’ Pancakes Will Liven Up an Ordinary Morning
Making Bluey pancakes takes minutes with this easy kit from Amazon. In this review, I’ll share its pros, cons and why they’re worth trying.
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Surprise ‘Em with a St. Patrick’s Day Scavenger Hunt (Virtual or IRL)
Whether you’re hosting an in-person or virtual St. Patrick’s Day scavenger hunt—for a group of 2 or a class of 32—these ideas will be a hit. Promise.
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The Top Places You Need to Visit in the Florida Keys (Especially If You Have 48 Hours or Less)
If you’re thinking about visiting the Florida Keys, go NOW. Consider this your bucket list of what to eat (including the best pie!), where to go and what to do while you’re there, from shopping to beaches to moments that will leave you breathless (and not just because you’re paddling like crazy).
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The Makesy Candle-Making Supplies I’d Recommend to Everyone (Beginner or Pro)
Over the past five years, I’ve tried all kinds of Makesy waxes, fragrance oils, vessels, wicks and accessories. Here’s what’s worth it.
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50 Things You Can Do Instead of Doomscrolling
When the tyranny of choice grips you, and you’re not sure what to do with your free time, consult this list of some of my favorite hobbies, diversions and creative pick-me-ups. It’ll leave you feeling inspired and refreshed.
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Elizabeth McCracken’s ‘The Long Game’ Makes a Compelling Case for a ‘Minorly Fulfilling Career’
Elizabeth McCracken’s ‘The Long Game’ features hundreds of great notes on fiction writing (280, to be exact), but one—on finding “minorly fulfilling” work to support you—really stood out to me.
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Crudi-Tots Platters: The Easy App Your Super Bowl Party’s Been Missing
Crudité is great, but have you tried a crudi-tots platter? It’s the easy Super Bowl app everyone will devour first at your party. Trust.
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My Life Was My Career, So I Rebuilt it Around People—And Hobbies
Committing to hobbies and showing up for others, no matter how awkward, helped me defeat the Sunday Scaries and develop an identity outside of my ambition.
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