Category: Ten Tricks

Shave your legs (more)So much better! GO to the movies Goodbye, sofa; hello, drama! Drink water Healthy + a great excuse to get up regularly from your desk Make your bed daily It will calm your life, for reals Keep in touch Writing letters is classic and fun Get your antioxidants… …from red wine and…

Dark Dining Eating blind is a different kind of scary Day of the Dead Check out a community celebration near you Movie Marathon Harry, Edward, and Buffy, oh, my! Candy Fest Go ahead and eat until you’re sick Bar Probably only if you have a high tolerance for desperate ladies Vegas You totally have time!…

Cocktails Visit the lounge of your favorite, fancy haunt and enjoy happy hour cocktails and snacks until as late as 8:00 Bookstore Browse photography and design books Coffee Pick someplace cozy and chat all night DIY Outdoor Movie Bring your laptop and some boxed candy somewhere scenic The Mall Try on clothes of the other’s…

Visit Williams Sonoma Scam food samples and enjoy the heavenly, autumn aromas Candy Corn! Mix with peanuts or just gobble up plain (stop before your tummy hurts) Light Candles A cozy glow at the end of the day helps you settle in at home Take a Brisk Walk Cold cheeks are our fall favorite Rah…

Cut and Clip Make a file of images and text that strike you – it doesn’t matter why they appeal Actually Go Attend those community events you read about Watch Interactions, fashions, insecurities, mannerisms Think in Stories When you’re inspired by a setting, create a story and play it in your mind’s eye while you’re…

Chick-fil-a You can taste the Jesus in this Christian-owned chain.  Yum! In ‘n Out Be California cool and order from the secret menu Subway Relatively healthy and cheap wins us over most of the time Wendy’s It’s probably just the cute, red braids we like Rubios Who knew fish tacos were so, so divine? McDonald’s…

January Jones As red carpet Judy Jetson Paula Abdul You can never have too many sequins Mindy Kaling (The Office) Aw, kind of a hot mess Keri Russell Is she carrying a box of Cracker Jacks?  They’d probably do her some good. Kathy Griffin Ladies, always relax your neck in photos Jayma Mays (Glee) The…

Origins Ginger Souffle Fresh, exotic, and surprising True Blue Spa Tahiti Sweetie Vacation in a tube Aveeno Daily Moisturizing Thick, greaseless, smooth, lasting Geir Ness Laila (Norway) If dollar bills were covered in diamonds and had astounding moisturizing properties… Mary Kay Satin Hands We love its old-school smell and work ethic Bliss Lemon+Sage The best…

Peter Pan The gold standard for heart, imagination, and unique voice The Little Prince Philosophy 101 The Giving Tree A poignant romance you never really understood then Harry Potter Pure genius in writing, characters, sustained conflict, and theme Twilight Just fun if you want to feel 14 again Uglies Dystopia for teens (that is good,…

Aged gouda Enjoy the caramel undertones Smoked gouda Deliciously rich with sliced apples for a snack Babybel The creaminess makes it good, the wax pouch makes it great “American” Avoid! Cheddar Challenge yourself with extra sharp Cojito Sprinkle liberally on guacamole, refritos, or corn on the cob Cheese Platters Serve with dried fruit, nuts, and…