Author: candacebd
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Review: Are The Home Edit’s Planners Worth It?
I have an unhealthy obsession with planners. I always have one on hand (sometimes two), and I’m constantly trying new versions to see which ones can help me manage my, uh, somewhat chaotic life. From Rachel Hollis’s goal-tracking Priority Planner to the wellness-driven Silk & Sonder planner, I feel like I’ve tried them all. Then,…
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Why We Decided to Invest in a Short-Term Rental (aka Airbnb)
If there was one resounding lesson from graduating during the Great Recession, it was this: Always have a side hustle. Throughout college, I had been completely, obsessively focused on journalism, gaining as much experience as I could to (hopefully) land a job in a fiercely competitive field. Combine the recession with a changing industry (ahem,…
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25 Backyard Scavenger Hunt Ideas
I didn’t expect Life Between Weekends to turn into a scavenger hunt blog, but the feedback I’ve been getting is: KEEP THE IDEAS COMING! (So urgently, in fact, that all caps is required.) Well, as someone whose wild nights in high school involved organizing group scavenger hunts—yup, I am not even joking a little about…
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Looking to Launch an Airbnb? 3 Things to Check Before Making an Offer
With mortgages rates the lowest they’ve been in more than a decade, it seems like everyone’s got their eye on real estate (myself included). Nate and I have talked about buying a rental to serve as an Airbnb for the past few years, and over the past few months, we’ve finally committed seriously to the…
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If “Languishing” Is the Dominant Feeling of 2021, Here’s How to Conquer It
Admittedly, the very term “languishing” makes me want to roll my eyes. It reminds me of the trope of a “hysterical” woman in the Victorian era, doomed to pout as she lies on a chaise, deemed “too delicate” to handle the world. But when I read psychologist Adam Grant’s description of it, the term took…
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Frosting
When the world feels uncertain, we seek comfort in everything: cozy blankets, heart-to-heart conversations, even snacks. And when you really want to just eat your feelings, there’s no better treat than this chocolate chip cookie dough frosting. It’s based on Baked By Melissa’s recipe, found in Cakes by Melissa (aka my go-to for every birthday…
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Rachel Hollis’s To-Do List Hack for Getting More Done in a Day
Rachel Hollis has written novels and cookbooks; launched a fitness app, catering company, lifestyle media brand; has multiple product lines (including journals and priority planners sold at Target) and is a mom of four kids. But most people probably know her from one of her New York Times bestselling books (ahem, Girl, Wash Your Face).…
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Pastelitos, aka the Best Super Bowl Dessert for Buccaneers Fans
Certain foods are synonymous with Tampa Bay: Cubanos, Bloomin’ Onions (Tampa is the birthplace of Outback, after all), grouper sandwiches, strawberry shortcake straight from Plant City. They’re must-haves when you’re in the Bay, but there’s one treat that doesn’t get nearly enough attention, and it really, truly should. I’m talking about pastelitos de guayaba y…
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Frontiers: 11 Places You Must Visit in Dunedin, FL
If you’re in Pinellas County, you’ve got to visit Dunedin. The beachside city’s rich in Scottish culture & features plenty of things to do.
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Chick-Fil-A’s Chicken Parm Meal Kits: An Honest Review
Chick-Fil-A sells meal kits?! Yes, I had the same reaction. I mean, why would you make a meal offered by a fast food chain…when you could have a meal ready immediately from said chain? But then I saw the sign for the brand’s lemony-kale twist on chicken parmesan (something you won’t find on restaurant menus),…
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The Next Time You’re Criticized, Choose ‘What’ Over ‘Why’
As a journalist, ‘why’ is my go-to. It’s how I get to the heart of issues, finding the story behind the story. But sometimes, it can hold us back—or trap us in a negative feedback loop, where we keep replaying dilemmas, using it to reinforce our biggest insecurities about ourselves. The better question, according to…
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Slow Cooker Chicken Pot Pie Soup
When it’s cold outside, I want to make everything in a slow cooker, especially soup. Especially soups that are based on even heartier dishes that were never intended to be soup, like lasagna. Or, you know, chicken pot pie. I shared the recipe for a stovetop version a couple years ago, but this fall—especially with…
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