Author: candacebd
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Adam Braun: Never Take No from Someone Who Can’t Say Yes
Publishing our first cookbook was nerve-wracking for me—not the cooking, recipe-testing or food-photographing, but the part that happened once the book was live on Amazon: Actually announcing it to the world and, you know, selling it. [Insert full-body shudder here.] I hated asking for the sale, and I’d get so uncomfortable pitching our book to…
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21 Things to Do This Summer
Memorial Day weekend may not be the official start of summer, but it might as well be. (That, or the day when school gets out.) To make the most of every sun-soaked day, we started compiling a bucket list of things to do:
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6 YouTube Cooking Shows You Need in Your Life
Whether you want to take your culinary skills to the next level — or just enjoy some food-focused entertainment — you’ve got to subscribe to these YouTube creators’ channels. The One You Can Geek Out With Nerdy Nummies, Rosanna Pansino Her face has been plastered on billboards everywhere for a reason — this YouTube star…
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“What Makes You Want to Storm the Castle?” The Question You’re Not Asking (But Should)
One quote from Miki Agrawal’s book, ‘Do Cool Shit,’ has resonated with me for years later. It’s advice from Sophia Bush, and it can apply to anyone who feels stuck.
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Why Grumpy Cat Rules the Internet
An alt title for this post could be, “Are you a humorous complainer?” Guilty. So guilty. Just like Grumpy Cat, the meme that expresses dissatisfaction via one sourpussed feline, I have a tendency to couch complaints in a fuzzy package to lighten things up — a joke here, a quip there — but as recent…
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Summer 2015: My Dream Getaway Bag
Maybe it’s my Florida upbringing, but I feel most like myself in the summer. The glorious feeling of the sun on my skin again (the sun! It does exist!), sliding on flip flops before dashing out the door, lazy afternoons at the beach — it’s the life I’m most familiar with, and the world I’m…
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So, About Those Goals You Made…
Remember those goals we created at the beginning of the year? You know, the ones we scrawled across that starry-skied printable, told our friends about and then promptly forgot about? Okay, maybe we didn’t promptly forget about them. But at some point or another, life gets in the way, and those photos you promised you’d…
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The Best Thing You Can Do During Lunch This Week
Research from Stanford University shows that taking a short walk boosts creativity, which can help you brainstorm before big meetings at work
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6 Words That Changed the Way I Interact with People
At any given point in my day, there’s a nonstop to-do list running through my mind, almost like the headlines ticker at the bottom of a news broadcast: Return library book. Buy more peanut butter. Check if we need flour, too. Are the eggs about to expire? Come up with a dinner idea to use…
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How to DIY Your Own Portable Speakers Using a Drinking Glass
You won’t need to buy portable speakers when you own this household item (and we bet you do). Here’s how to use a cup to amplify sound.
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The Secret to Making French Macarons
If you’ve ever wondered what—exactly—goes into making French macarons, look no further. We’ll break down every. Single. Step. With photos!
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Are You Chasing the Wrong Dream? The Should Vs. Must Test
Using Elle Luna’s “should vs. must” test can be a great way to figure out whether you’re on the right path and chasing the best dream for your future. Here’s what that means and how to go about it.
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