Author: candacebd
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12 Surprising Facts About Gideon’s Bakehouse
You’ve seen the Instagrams featuring half-pound, chocolate-studded cookies. You’ve heard of people waiting up to 11 hours in the virtual queue at Gideon’s Bakehouse in Disney Springs, just for a taste of those sweets, then shelling out $6 per treat. And that these treats are in such high demand the company has to limit sales…
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Review: Is Kohl’s Draper James RSVP Line Legit?
I’ve long been a fan of Reese Witherspoon‘s breezy-yet-polished, preppy Draper James line, but I’ll be honest: The only item I’ve ever owned was a beach towel. As enchanting as the Nashville store was, when I saw the clothes up close, many had a lightweight, fast fashion feel; like Francesca, only at twice the price.…
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Easy Sugar Cookie Blossoms
Peanut butter blossoms are a classic bake sale (or holiday cookie swap) treat—but they’re a no-go at most schools. Sure, you could swap out PB for Sunbutter, or make them with an oatmeal cookie base, but if you want something that will really let the Hershey’s Kiss shine, make these sugar cookie blossoms. They’re just…
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What Separates An Incredible Margarita from the “Meh” Ones
Whether you’re into Taco Tuesday or not, it’s hard to think of a better way to cap off the night than with a salt-rimmed margarita. (Okay, maybe being on a beach without cell phone service — or maybe just without work-email-service — could make things even better, but let’s be real here.) As an unabashed…
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The Best Kids’ Travel Gear for Cross-Country Road Trips (All Tested!)
Surviving 20ish hours in a car with a 4-year-old is a challenge, but it’s nothing compared to that same drive with a 2 1/2-year-old in the midst of potty training. I’ve experienced both—and then some, after driving from New York to Florida (and back) about once a year over the past three years. With each…
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What A Hospice Doctor Wants You to Know About Death
Hang with me for a minute, because this topic is a little morbid. It may seem too dark to feature on a site dedicated to making your weekdays a little brighter, but that’s the thing: Life Between Weekends isn’t about solely focusing on the warm and fuzzy, and glossing over everything else. It’s about honestly…
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What To Expect From A Soulcycle Class
You’ve heard people rave about the self-help-y, crazy trendy spin class — and you’ve probably seen the endless spoofs on TV and online — but it’s hard to know what SoulCycle‘s really like until you take your first class. Still, taking that class can be intimidating, especially since it can seem like a whole new…
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Eras Tour Outfit Ideas: All the Taylor Swift-Inspired Costumes We’ve Featured Over the Past 10 Years
As Taylor Swift geared up for her first tour in years—which kicked off on Friday, March 17, aka St. Patrick’s Day—we saw a surprising jump in our Swift-inspired costumes from #13DaysofHalloween past. Turns out, if you’ve gotten a coveted ticket to one of her shows, you might be wondering what to wear. Aside from paying…
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Review: What You Should Know About Last Crumb’s Gluten-Free Cookies
Gourmet cookie dealers are the new cupcakeries, with bougier takes on the trend popping up every day. And, arguably, the most exclusive of the bunch these days is Last Crumb. The Los Angeles-based brand is known for its weekly “drops,” just like those in the fashion world, where the company offers a limited supply of…
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Y7 Studio Review: The Online Yoga Class That Took Me From Never Working Out to Practicing 7 Days a Week
Long before the pandemic started, I loved online workout classes. From following Yoga with Adriene and Tone It Up on YouTube to subscribing to Glo, FitBit Premium, Obé and Pound Backstage, I’ve tried a ton. But this past year, nothing could motivate me to exercise. I could barely convince myself to walk around the block,…
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The Difference Between Quitting and Giving Up, According to GrubHub Founder Mike Evans
Growing up, I was really good at quitting things. Specifically, sports. Because I’m tall, people always told me I should be a basketball player. Or volleyball player. Or maybe get into flag football. But definitely basketball. So I did those things, and very, very early on, I quit them all. (I actually quit flag football…
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We Asked ChatGPT to Manage Our Rental—And Its Advice Was Alarmingly Good
Oh, ChatGPT. You’re our future robot overlord, aren’t you? From writing haikus on the fly to helping people create meal plans and fine-tune their resumes, you’ve offered no shortage of ways to help people streamline their lives (and, perhaps, make them fear for their jobs). With a down-ish economy, back-to-office mandates up and way more…
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