Chasing the Northern Lights in Finland
I have always been enchanted by the sky. As a child I spent hours during the day staring up at clouds, and at night could marvel endlessly at the celestial …
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Carbophobia: Are Your Fears Well-Founded?
Since Dr. Robert Atkins published the first issue of The Atkins Diet in 1972, low-carbohydrate diets have been reinvented dozens of times by weight-loss gurus looking to cash in on …
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Could You Benefit from a Social Media Diet?
Social media is arguably one of the most valuable tools of the still-early 21st century. We’re using it to build the Taffeta audience, and your employer probably uses it to …
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Bust a Move: What’s the Deal with our Bosoms?
Ever had a guy compliment you on your breasts? I am completely unsure what to say when that happens. “Um, thanks, I grew them myself?” Tell me my hair is …
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Red or White: Which Is Right?!
Wine lovers know that there’s a symbiotic relationship between food and wine. I’m far from an expert, but I love to explore how the taste of one affects the other. …
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The Cayman Islands: Beyond the Cruise Port
Grand Cayman, the largest of the three islands that comprise the Cayman Islands, is a popular port for Caribbean cruise liners. Tourists shop for duty-free jewelry, cigars, rum cakes, and …
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My Company Won’t Learn. What Now?
There’s Nothing Fulfilling About an Empty Message This is an article intended to apologize on behalf of my company and all the other tone-deaf companies—and to let the world know, …
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The Art of the Marché
Those who love France generally love food. And those who love France and food love French markets. Let’s take a tour through the brilliant markets of France, or as I …
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How to Make Your Backyard an Oasis
Stuck at home for the foreseeable future? Welcome to the club. If you’re used to spending summers going on lots of vacations and outdoor adventures, this summer may be a …
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Job Hunting During a Global Crisis
Life is already stressful these days, and if you’ve found yourself in the unenviable position of having to look for a job, it can be doubly nerve-wracking. According to the …
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Mocktails: All the Taste, None of the Headache
Many of us have been drinking our way through the quarantine to deal with the stress, or sheer boredom, of being sheltered at home over the past couple of months. …
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How to Find More Space for Families Working from Home
I’ve worked from home for six years, since long before the pandemic sent millions of Americans scrambling for their home office. Over that time, I’ve learned that having dedicated office …
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The Online Free Economy You May Not Know About
In years and decades past, we were closer with our neighbors. Maybe we had more time to connect, maybe we made it more of a priority or were less closed …
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I May Never Wear a Bra Again, Will You?
I’ve been pretty good about keeping up habits that would be easy to let slide, given our current state of being. I get dressed every day (it helps that my …
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Cooking Hacks from Experts: What to Do When You Don’t Have What You Need in the Cupboard
Fully in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a lot of things about normal life have changed. One of the big ones is the way we shop and eat. Most …
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