Author: candacebd
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Spiced Rum Chocolate Chip Cookies
It all started when I ran out of vanilla extract. I’ve always been a firm believer that good-quality vanilla’s the secret to a killer chocolate chip cookie. (Well, that and plenty of brown sugar to get that caramel-y flavor.) When I ran out late Friday night, I wasn’t in the mood to load up the…
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You Can Now Race Drones Using Your Mind
We’re one step closer to telekinesis. No Carrie-esque meltdowns or black magic required. The University of South Florida (AKA our alma mater) has announced that it’s hosting an International Brain-Drone Race on Feb. 9, and it’s exactly as it sounds: Racers move the drones using their minds, not handheld controllers. “When you imagine a movement,…
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How Marie Kondo’s KonMari Method Holds Up, Three Years Later
Right now, it’s hard to scroll Instagram, Twitter or Facebook without seeing half a dozen posts from people who are winnowing their closets, declaring what sparks joy in their lives and ditching the rest. Marie Kondo’s new Netflix show, Tidying Up With Marie Kondo, has inspired tons of people with her refreshingly simple, deeply empathetic…
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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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