Author: candacebd
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Katy Perry: Creative? Why You Can’t Sell Yourself Short
Just because you’re creative doesn’t mean you can’t think strategically. That’s something Katy Perry proves with every hit single, every sold-out tour, and every buzzed-about fragrance launch. In her recent cover story on Forbes, the “California Gurls” singer discussed how she views herself as an entrepreneur, explaining how she doesn’t just write about whatever’s on…
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How to Write an Out-of-Office Message That Will Let You Truly Unplug
Going on vacation doesn’t count as much of a getaway if people keep emailing, texting and sending smoke signals your way. (Who can understand smoke signals, anyway?!) An out-of-office autoreply on your email, and a voicemail message indicating the dates you’ll be out can be crucial for getting people off your back — and avoiding…
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8 Things You Can Do to Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone
It’s all too easy to get caught in routines, especially when it comes to the school/work/weekday grind. The repetition makes our lives easier, but it can also make waking up each morning just a little more “meh.” Sometimes you just need to wildly disrupt the same old, same old to truly feel alive and regain…
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Christina Tosi’s Secret to a Fun-Filled, Fulfilling Life
If you’ve ever seen MasterChef judge and Milk Bar founder Christina Tosi’s colorful layer cakes, scrolled her Instagram or skimmed her cookbooks, you know that there’s an element of fun in everything she does. It’s an indelible part of her character, and of the #MilkBarLife she ‘grams about. When I interviewed her for Delish, I loved…
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Pretend It’s Someone’s Birthday Today
Two years ago, my cousin Shania (then 11), pulled one delicious, delicious prank: She discretely whispered to our server that it was my mom’s birthday, and at the end of our meal, half a dozen waiters plopped a chocolate fudge cake in front of us and serenaded Mom with a rousing rendition of “Happy birthday.”…
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5 Things You Must Know About Taylor Swift’s 1989 Tour
Whether your tickets are booked for an upcoming show — or you’re just curious to see what all the fuss is about — we’ve got you. Here are the top moments from Taylor Swift‘s 1989 tour (specifically, the New Jersey stop, but it’s applicable to the whole shebang), and takeaways to keep in mind if…
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This Artist’s Work Makes Every Day Feel Like A Vacation
Maybe it’s because we rarely (if ever) get a birds-eye view of the beach — or because, in a sea of word art and family photos, these colorful prints lack an obvious focal point — but it’s hard not to stare at Gray Malin’s images. They just reel you in. Seriously: A photo posted by Gray Malin…
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Are You ‘Future-Tripping’ Too Much?
At the risk of sounding all “Celebrities, they’re just like us!”-ish, while reading singer Joy Williams’ interview in the latest issue of Relevant magazine, a term she used stopped me mid-sentence, because it felt all too relatable: future-tripping. It’s obsessing over what your life would be like if you made this choice instead of that…
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5 Foods You Must Try at Trader Joe’s
Trader Joe’s has a cult-like following. (It’d have to be one, considering the lines that can snake throughout the store just to get to the checkout!) With its laid-back atmosphere, ultra-fresh produce and affordably priced foods, the grocery store chain is winning people over nationwide. The biggest draw, though, is the store’s line of packaged…
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Coconut Chocolate-Chip Banana Bread
It’s so many things! So many wonderful, lick-your-fingers-and-scoop-up-the-crumbs wonderful things! My all-time favorite banana bread recipe comes with a hearty scoop of shortening, and as delicious as it is, I’m trying to eat a smidge healthier, so I set out to create a lightened-up version. After a few “meh” attempts over the past year, I…
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The Test That Determines Whether You’re Lying to Yourself
When you ask someone how they’re doing — and they actually take a second to reply with more than the perfunctory, “well” or “fine” — two responses are all too common: “I’m so busy” and “I just don’t have enough time.” The latter is usually followed up by a quick mention of the thing they’d…
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Reclaiming Mondays: Your July 4th Party Playlist
The Fourth of July may not be until Saturday, but that doesn’t mean you have to wait until Friday to start savoring the party weekend. We put together this playlist to get you pumped all week long, since studies have shown that looking forward to an exciting event can be just as enjoyable as the…
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