Since January 1, I’ve been trying a combination of 3-day cleanses, more exercise (thank you, Tracy Anderson) and an overall better diet so that I can fit once again into my skinniest jeans. Obviously fruits and veggies are a staple of the menu.
If you’re looking for more ways to eat more of the good stuff, [...]

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Thoughtful and stylish gifts needn’t break your piggy bank. We’ve rounded up a few pocket-friendly favorites.
1. Designed in 1964 by Maija Isola, the Unikko (“poppy”) design has been the most popular Marimekko print since its introduction. This umbrella is a pretty reincarnation of this print at just $40.
2. This retro alarm clock will look cute [...]

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Bar accessories are all the same, right? As long as you can open, mix, shake and stir, you should be good to go. Not according to Metrokane. This company designs barware that you will want to keep around for quite a while. In fact, they are so handy and attractive that you risk having them [...]

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When you’re whipping up multi-course meals, it’s usually a given that you’ll have dozens of bowls, pots and pans piled up on your kitchen counter. It’s during these kind of projects where I find myself wishing for an assistant to help me prep it all and clean up the mess. Somehow, I haven’t figured out [...]

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You know something has hit the main stream when Starbucks carries it. That was the case last week when I noticed that cake pops are now on the regular menu. These candy-covered balls of cake on a stick have been an obsession of mine for a couple years now, but I always had to visit [...]

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Everywhere you look, another cupcake shop is opening its doors. Those soft, spongy mini cakes stacked mile-high with frosting are irresistible, aren’t they? Sometimes less is more. That’s why I love these simple Halloween-themed cupcake stencils. You can decorate cupcakes, cappuccino and other seasonal delights with sprinkles of cocoa, colored sugar or confectioner’s sugar. This [...]

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It’s that time of year where parties start moving more indoors than outdoors. You can cook for a crowd without the terrace and the gill with the Cuisinart griddler. This sweet gadget is a panini press, flat grill, contact grill and griddle–all in one! Talk about multitasking.

I love this gadget ($99) because it does so [...]

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