Author: candacebd
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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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The Crazy Genius Of ‘A Simple Favor’
At first glance, it seems like a movie you’ve seen a dozen times over the past three years: a woman goes missing, her friends and husband search desperately for her — but maybe are complicit in the disappearance? — and with each plot twist, you’re second-guessing every theory you’ve developed in the past 10 minutes.…
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Gungor: A Crisis Of Faith, A Moment Of Light
Lisa Gungor and her husband, Michael, had been touring the world as part of an indie Christian duo, snagging two Grammy nominations for their worship music. They’d fallen in love going to a Christian college, and later, founded a church together. Then, one day, Michael looked at Lisa and said, simply and honestly, that he…
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Find “Superconsumers,” Enjoy Your Job More
Eddie Yoon’s Superconsumers is a quick read, even if the subject itself may not sound like much of a page-turner. What caught my attention, honestly, was its essential concept: The best companies don’t just have shoppers or fans; they have superfans. Or rather, superconsumers. They’re the type who eagerly await each new launch, who browse…
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What’s In Fab Fit Fun’s Fall 2018 Box
It’s a bizarre contradiction. As much as I hate clutter, I love the surprise and delight of subscription boxes. There’s always a new array of unexpected items to try and check out; things I may not splurge for on their own but realized I’d love to try. But those things can quickly pile up (and…
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What It Really Takes To Love “Everybody, Always”
Bob Goff is one of those people you marvel at, with that sort of “how does he do it all?” wonder, though honestly, that’s the last thing he’d want from you. The Love Does author would argue he’s just working on “becoming love,” as he puts it. Even if that means learning to skydive to…
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Check Out What Comes In Amazon’s Free Baby Registry Box
It’s hard to resist free swag. Especially as you’re staring at pages and pages of search results for baby gear, all revealing thousands of things that are suddenly new parent must-haves for surviving life with an infant. All I saw were dollar signs — and felt a little overwhelmed at what I needed to buy…
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