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Sponsored: Perk Up Without a Daily Buzz

Don’t feel human in the morning ’til you’ve had a cup o’ joe, then another, and then another? Kicking that caffeine habit is tough, but you can do it! The trick is finding your daily energy boosts in other delicious ways. Ziploc® is throwing out an alternative energy challenge—can you ditch caffeine for a week and feel more energized? Here […]

Wednesday Trivia: The Perks of Ben & Jerry’s

Think of your dream job: We imagine that instead of a cubicle and paperwork, you’d probably prefer to be surrounded by ice cream and puppies. Not-so-coincidentally, according to Serious Eats, that’s what a day in the life at Ben & Jerry’s looks like! Of the 14 Things You Might Not Know About Ben & Jerry’s, perhaps the most delightful factoid […]

Meditation for Beginners

With all of the stress and pressures of modern life, anxiety can feel like your constant companion—but that doesn’t have to be the case. Turns out, you already possess everything you need to clear your mind, calm your nerves, and defeat that nagging anxious feeling in the pit of your stomach. How? It’s simple: Meditation. Even if you don’t think […]

How to Be More Patient

The coffee seems to be dripping in slow motion, the dog's walking around in circles without actually doing his business, the train can't come soon enough, and the elevator is taking forever! If this sounds like your thought process in the morning, it sounds like you could use a lesson in patience (can't we all sometimes?).

Today’s Thought

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Sponsored: It’s Cold Out? Fire It Up!

It feels like the lazy days of the summer backyard barbecue are a million years away. The flavors you enjoy—grilled steak, chicken, and kabobs—don’t have to wait for the temperatures to rise, though. Use these tips to navigate the differences between cooking during the warm weather seasons and cooking in the winter. Grab your shovel, dig out the grill, and […]

Where to Find Great Short Stories

If you like a good short story, personal essay, investigative piece, or long-form writing in general, keep these two well-curated resources in your arsenal. You’ll thank yourself the next time you’re waiting in a long line!: Kindle Singles Did you know Amazon sells writing in singles form? Think of it like when you used to buy a single on a […]

Highlighter How-Tos

Highlighters are one of those cosmetics that I’ve written about a million times but never really used until recently. I’ve always found they make me look more greasy than glow-y. But then I discovered two highlighters that changed my outlook figuratively and literally. The first is BeneFit Ooh La Lift ($22, Sephora). I’ve started to place a dab of it in […]

Quinoa Recipes from Food & Wine

Do you have any good quinoa recipes to share? If you’re not used to cooking with quinoa, think of it as healthier alternative to rice. While doing some healthy eating research, I found this article from our colleagues at Food & Wine. They say, “Quinoa is delicious cold in a salad, served warm as a side dish or even combined […]

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