Author: candacebd
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Outtakes: Leanne Ford on Being the Boss Vs. “Bossy”
Hey guys! I’m starting a recurring column called “Outtakes,” where I highlight a snippet from an interview I’ve given that’s really resonated with me. All too often, there are awesome anecdotes an expert or celeb says that just don’t fit the story I’m working on. Rather than be the only one who hears those words,…
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The Research-Backed Reason Why You Need to Take a Break
C’mon, you’ve been looking for an excuse to unwind. But there’s that to-do list that needs to be tackled—and every time you cross something off, three more things appear. You need to be productive. Well, if recent research is any indication, the most productive thing you can do for yourself is work in a little…
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Selma Blair: Finding Strength Amid Sickness
In early 2011, I found myself scanning WebMD and every questionable blog that turned up in my search results as I frantically Googled my symptoms. My left foot had gotten a reddish-purple spot, and it was spreading. It looked like a bad sun burn, bordering on a bruise, depending on the day, and while a…
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What Drew Barrymore Does in Every Meeting to Feel Happier at Work
Drew Barrymore’s squatting on top of a leather chair in three-inch heels, staring directly at me. Or, at least, into the crowd directly in my vicinity, which has to count for something. Her eyes are locked on our amorphous group, emphasizing her point: “I love when you jungle stare at someone, and you’re perched like…
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The Phrase to Remember When You’re Beyond Frustrated
Bad things happen. People can disappoint you. Some days, everything’s awful and you wish you could go back to bed and have a do-over—or run away from it all. For those moments, there’s one mantra to try: “It’s like this now.” Wait, what?! That doesn’t mean accepting your fate and Eeyore-ing your way through the…
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The World’s Largest Bounce House Is Going on Tour
It doesn’t matter how old you are—bounce houses are undeniably fun. And when that house happens to be the Guinness Book of World Records holder for largest inflatable obstacle course ever? Well, it’s the kind of thing that can make you plan a long-distance road trip to experience. Thankfully, you won’t have to travel too…
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Buttermilk Biscuit Sandwiches
The unsung hero of Chrissy Teigen’s second cookbook, Cravings: Hungry for More, is the breakfast & brunch chapter. Every recipe is the type of meal you’d be psyched to be served at a restaurant, and while some are involved, they’re all totally doable. The Blueberry Cream Cheese Pancakes are unreal, but if you’re in the…
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Brené Brown’s Netflix Special Features a Critical Quote on Dealing with Haters
Shame is a feeling we’ve all felt—and, once felt, never wanted to feel again. But Brené Brown‘s Netflix special, The Call to Courage, gives new words to help you understand the feeling, and a clear path to help you live with those moments in life. (Because yes, they will happen, and yes, you will survive.)…
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Why Am I So Obsessed with Kate Hudson’s “Rumpled Chic” Clothing Line?!
Though I’ve been thisclose to ordering a pair of Fabletics leggings over the past few years, I’ve always been a little bummed that Kate Hudson‘s foray into fashion was an athleisure line. Leggings are great and all, but this is the actress who brought back boho in the early aughts with her turn as Penny…
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Planet Landscape Photos Are Surprisingly Easy To Make
I don’t even know how to properly name or describe these photos without just showing them to you. Orb landscape photos? Pseudo-planet photos? Circular landscape images? No matter how I Google it, I can’t come up with the right term. Even after Nate found out how to make these pics, we didn’t see a common…
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Amber Rae: “Please Don’t Die With Your Gifts Inside”
One day, your “tomorrows” will run up. You won’t have any more left to use. I know, I know — what a horrifically macabre thought to pour onto a site about enjoying each day, right? But that’s the thing: Making the most of each day doesn’t mean blithely ignoring the reality that one day, we’ll…
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What Do Jade Rollers Actually Do?
No, really. I’m not asking for a friend. What do jade rollers (and their various crystal iterations) actually do, and why are they so alluring? I’ve seen them on beauty blogs and in people’s Instagrams for months, but I never understood the hype. It seems like a dozen different people have two dozen different reasons…
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