Author: candacebd
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If 2019 Is A Fresh Start, Then…
Every year, I get a little crazy about setting goals. It’s been a tradition: January 1st, Nate and I hit up a coffee shop to map out everything we want to do in the year ahead, listing up to 10 goals apiece and a bunch of joint ones, too. We know we’ll probably only achieve…
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Chewy Chocolate Toffee Cookies
These chewy, chocolate toffee cookies use Heath bar bits to give the fudgy treats a little crunch. You can’t mess up this recipe.
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How To Use Your Phone To Turn On Your Christmas Lights
Is it peak lazy, or peak awesome? Don’t answer that. We’re slowly turning our entire home into a smart house, which has been great for those moments when my arms are full (with a baby) and I’m trying to turn on a light or pause a TV show. You know, tackling the big stuff. I’m…
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5 Affordable Ways to Deck The Halls Without Destroying Your Wallet
Holiday decorations add up fast. Here are 5 ideas to maximize your home’s cozy Christmas vibe without spending a ton on decor.
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What I Wish I Packed In My Hospital Bag
There are plenty of hospital bag packing lists to help moms-to-be before a baby arrives, but future parents, take note: Here are the top items I wish I would’ve packed. Hopefully they’ll help you on your journey ahead.
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Johnnyswim’s Unique Take On Overcoming Rock Bottom
If you haven’t seen Johnnyswim perform live, it’s worth treating yourself to a show. There’s something gutting, empowering, and freeing about the way the duo leaves all of their emotions on stage. You can’t help but connect with them, and feel a sense of catharsis and joy in their songs. Maybe that’s why Chip and…
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What You Should Know About Chrissy Teigen’s New Cookbook
Chrissy Teigen’s cooking won me over. After years at Delish, I’ve seen one too many celebrity cookbooks that seemed like the star simply slapped their name on a book to collect a paycheck. Or created a tome of longwinded recipes calling for all kinds of ingredients that’d (A) cost the average person a fortune and…
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Reese Witherspoon Isn’t Building A Business; It’s A Whole Lifestyle
Reese Witherspoon’s an unlikely architect, but—to some degree—that’s exactly what she’s doing these days. Over the past six years, the actress has been expanding her sphere, launching a production company, a series of clothing and accessories boutiques known as Draper James, a video-on-demand channel with AT&T, and now, a lifestyle book, Whiskey In A Teacup. She’s…
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Christina Tosi: The One Thing You Need In A Mentor
There’s a lot of hype surrounding mentors: That every person should find one, that this person helps guide your career, that he or she can be game-changing for your future. It’s a bit like the book, Are You My Mother? And it feels just as awkward as approaching strangers and asking if they’re you’re parent.…
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The Crazy Genius Of ‘A Simple Favor’
At first glance, it seems like a movie you’ve seen a dozen times over the past three years: a woman goes missing, her friends and husband search desperately for her — but maybe are complicit in the disappearance? — and with each plot twist, you’re second-guessing every theory you’ve developed in the past 10 minutes.…
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Gungor: A Crisis Of Faith, A Moment Of Light
Lisa Gungor and her husband, Michael, had been touring the world as part of an indie Christian duo, snagging two Grammy nominations for their worship music. They’d fallen in love going to a Christian college, and later, founded a church together. Then, one day, Michael looked at Lisa and said, simply and honestly, that he…
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Find “Superconsumers,” Enjoy Your Job More
Eddie Yoon’s Superconsumers is a quick read, even if the subject itself may not sound like much of a page-turner. What caught my attention, honestly, was its essential concept: The best companies don’t just have shoppers or fans; they have superfans. Or rather, superconsumers. They’re the type who eagerly await each new launch, who browse…
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