Author: candacebd
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How to Start an Airbnb, According to Someone Who’s Been There
Nate and I dreamed of launching a furnished rental for years, but we didn’t know where to begin. There were a few mistakes early on that we wish we would’ve known sooner, but it was hard to find a clear-cut guide outlining how to start an Airbnb. Or monthly rental. Or mid-term rental. So, we’re…
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The Sanderson Sisters Return! Throw a ‘Hocus Pocus’-Themed Party for the Sequel (or Halloween)
After two years of planning alternative Halloween parties, let’s just say: We’re looking for new ways to make the most of spooky season. And with Hocus Pocus 2 coming out this September (Sept. 30, 2022, to be exact), why not start the fun a bit early? Whether you want to throw the ultimate watch party…
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One Thing to Do When Tragedy Rocks You to Your Core
Life! You’re beautiful and wonderful and such a gift and…so freaking hard. These past few years alone have brought enough to bring anyone to their knees (pandemic, war, mass shootings, climate change, political upheaval, natural disasters, the fight for social justice—you name it). And in talking to therapists, doctors and counselors, one piece of advice…
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How Keeping a ‘Worry Journal’ Can Help You Feel Less Anxious
Anxiety has always trailed me, like a shadow stitched to my feet a la Peter Pan. I can remember panicking as a five-year-old, pulling my nap mat over me and imagining what it’d be like to cease thought, to die, like a spider I’d just seen get smashed. (What a conversation my mom had to…
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Voodoo Doughnuts in Orlando: Is It Worth the Hype?
Strolling through Universal Orlando’s CityWalk, you can’t help but notice Voodoo Doughnuts: from the towering pink-and-black building to the 12-foot-tall replica of its Voodoo Doll doughnut to its pastry-barnacled throne outside, it’s total Instagram bait. And when you see the 50 (yes, 50!) flavors on the menu, it’s hard to resist making a detour. But…
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The Library Cookbook Club: A Fun Way to Bust Out of a “What’s for Dinner?” Rut
The internet has no shortage of recipe ideas—including several here—but lately, I’ve been on a make-and-repeat rut. Most weeks include some kind of tacos or burrito bowls, spaghetti with a veggie-laden meat sauce, a grilled chicken something-or-other. It streamlined my grocery shopping, but it was getting a little too predictable. And scrolling the web for…
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Pudgy, Gooey Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cookies
A misunderstanding led to one of my greatest creations ever. During my Delish days, I had heard about people using cream cheese instead of butter for a pillowier cookie. Turns out, they meant subbing a tiny portion of the butter; not a 1:1 swap. I went 1:1—and I’ve never looked back. We called the end…
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BLUF: The 4 Letters That Changed the Way I Write Emails
While everybody’s focused on how Gen Z ends their emails, these days, I’m much more focused on the beginning. One of the first things I learned after landing at PureWow is their strategic approach to crafting emails, both internally and externally, and it all comes down to four letters: BLUF. Standing for “Bottom Line Up…
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Absurdly Fudgy Brookies
I like my desserts like I like my steaks: medium rare. Seriously—the underbaked, the better. But when it comes to brownies, molten goo is a little hard to eat (and, admittedly, a potential food safety issue). So I set out to create not just fudgy brookies, but the absolute fudgiest, gooiest cookie-brownie combo I could…
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5 Tried-and-True Cake Mix Recipes for My Fellow Lazy Bakers
When my brain’s jumbled, I like to bake. And often, I want to make something that doesn’t require a ton of effort, so I can focus on whatever’s bugging me. That’s where these cake mix recipes come in handy. They’re fun riffs on a cheap box mix, for those moments when you don’t want to…
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‘Star Wars’-Inspired Wookiee Pies, AKA Chocolate Chip Oatmeal Creme Pies
First, a disclaimer: I have no affiliation with Disney, Lucasfilm or the artist formally known as Chewbacca. It’s just a tribute for Star Wars fans to enjoy. Time for a double dose of nostalgia: Little Debbie Oatmeal Creme Pies meets an homage to the unsung, hairy, anxiety-riddled hero of the Star Wars franchise (no, not…
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Review: Are Scratch’s Nail Wraps Worth It?
Getting a manicure can be pricey enough; add intricate nail art to the mix, and it can be a total budget-killer, especially if it lasts only a few days. That’s why, when I spotted a sale on Scratch’s Nail Wraps, I impulse-bought a set—and was pretty impressed with the results. Here’s the full breakdown of…
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