Author: candacebd
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How to Make Fruity Pebbles Pancakes
You could use a little moment of levity in your day. We all could. And there’s something undeniably gleeful about staring at a shortstack of flapjacks studded with rainbow cereal. These Fruity Pebbles pancakes are so easy to make that you have no excuse not to try them, really, so give it a go and…
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Exploring The American Dream, the Nation’s First Newly Opened Abandoned Mall
A newly opened abandoned mall?! How can that be? The American Dream in New Jersey isn’t an abandoned mall at all. In fact, it’s the third-largest shopping megaplex in the U.S., just behind the King of Prussia Mall and Mall of America. To call it a mall is practically an understatement: It houses Nickelodeon Universe…
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Gideon’s Bakehouse: A Peek Inside Orlando’s Most Epic Bakery
Enchanting. That’s the word I’d use to describe Gideon’s Bakehouse, the bustling little bakery tucked inside Orlando’s East End Market. The shop seems like something out of a Harry Potter movie: Floor-to-ceiling bookshelves covered in old books line one wall, with wrought-iron lights and rustic wood tables contributing to a sense of old-world charm you…
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Your First Look at Dairy Queen’s Fall Candle Line (Yes, That’s a Thing)
Dairy Queen’s Blizzards—those ice cream-and-mix-in-filled cups so hearty you can flip them upside-down and the treat won’t spill out—have their own cult following. And now, that cult is about to get a whole new kind of merch: candles. Yes, candles. What started out as a publicity stunt last year turned out to be wildly popular,…
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‘Beginner’s Pluck’: The Book That Helped Me Find My ‘Why’ Again
Once I started reading Liz Forkin Bohannon’s “Beginner’s Pluck,” I couldn’t put it down. It helped me reconnect with my sense of purpose. Here’s why—and how.
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There’s a Reason Why Certain Songs Grow on You
Here’s a confession anyone who knows me is all too aware of: I’m a Taylor Swift fan. I went to 1989 as a 27-year-old, feeling roughly five years too old to be there, but I didn’t care. I loved Red and 1989, and I was psyched for the launch of Reputation. Then it came out,…
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How ‘Selena and Chef’ Was Filmed During Quarantine
I’ll admit it: I’ve fallen down a rabbit hole with Selena + Chef. Every Thursday that HBOMax drops new episodes, I find myself binging them all (so far, they’ve shared three each week) in a single sitting, while Googling random questions as they come to mind: Where are those chef’s knives from? (Amazon, apparently.) How…
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Dr. Jart+ Dermask Hydrating Hand Mask: An Honest Review
I’m well-versed in face masks and sheet masks, but it wasn’t until recently that I’d even heard of hand masks. And I never thought I’d want one—until my hands started feeling achy from being so cracked and dry. Lotion and body oil weren’t cutting it. I tried increasing my water intake (maybe dehydration was partially…
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How to Make Candice Kumai’s ‘Selena and Chef’ Recipes
Just when it seemed like we’d all binged every show created on the planet during quarantine (doesn’t Tiger King seem like a lifetime ago?), HBOMax debuted the gem that is Selena and Chef. The series, filmed during isolation, features singer/actress Selena Gomez learning to cook via video chat with a different chef each week. Only…
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15 Zoom Games You’ll Actually Enjoy Playing
Remember when you used to watch The Jetsons or Smart House and think the future would be all about video chatting? Then the coronavirus pandemic hit and that became our reality. And it got old, fast. It’s a great way to stay connected, sure, but Zoom fatigue is real. So is the awkwardness of staring…
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2020 May Be the Year We All Discover Our True, Unfiltered Style
I’ve always hated socks with sandals. You couldn’t convince me to try the trend. No way, no how. And then I saw Sock Candy‘s sheer socks, covered in delicate rosettes. They were so dainty, and kind of delightful, in a whimsical way. I fully expected to be mocked for the sudden interest, when a few…
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3 Apps & Sites That Map Out the Coolest Street Art Near You
At this point, you’ve probably hiked every park near you (several times), avoided crowds at the beach, finally read all of those hardcovers on your bookshelf and blazed through your Netflix queue. Coming up with new socially distant ways to explore the world around you might be getting a bit harder, which is why it’s…
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