Author: candacebd
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The 4 Best Academic Planners & Mid-Year Agendas I’ve Ever Used
From Papier to Blue Sky, I’m sharing the best academic planners and mid-year planners/agendas that I’ve personally tested, along with photos of what they’re like inside. That way, you can find the best planner for your needs.
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Greek-Inspired Beef & Feta Stuffed Zucchini Boats
Thanks to paleo diets and spiralizers, zucchini has never been hotter. It’s popping up in all sorts of dishes, and while I’m a huge fan of my one and only zuke recipe (Can I call ’em zukes? Is that a thing?), I figured it was time to branch out. Enter: stuffed zucchini boats. It sounds…
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The *Actually* Easy Crafts I Turn to When My Brain Needs a Break (Instead of Second-Screening)
Here are the genuinely easy crafts I turn to whenever I want to ground myself and feel productive without launching into a massive project. They’re simple, fast and rewarding—and all relatively affordable.
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Strawberry Tiny Tarts Are the Easy Snack that Adds Whimsy to Your Week
Strawberry tiny tarts are the easy recipe that will add whimsy to your day & they’re a kid-friendly baking project. Feel free to riff on the filling (I like to add peanut butter for a PB&J variety) as you make these pipsqueak pastries your own.
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If Your Downtime = Doomscrolling, Jonathan Adler’s Craft Line Is the Antidote You’ve Been Waiting for
Jonathan Adler just launched a decor, games and craft line with Michaels stores, and it’s chic yet beginner-friendly. Here are my top five DIY project picks after seeing the line firsthand.
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About to Snap? 21 Mini Recharge Ideas to Give You Some Much-Needed “Me” Time
Lately, I’ve felt pulled in a million directions, ready to snap at a moment’s notice. Turns out, I need “me” time. Same? These 21 recharge ideas can help.
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The Béis Diaper Backpack, Reviewed: 2 Years Later, How Does It Hold Up?
Out of all of the diaper bags and backpacks I’ve tried, the Beis diaper backpack is my favorite for daily use. In this review, I’ll share why.
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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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