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I stopped wearing headphones when I leave my house to challenge my social awkwardness. Now, I feel more present and confident.

Growing up, my shyness felt somewhat debilitating.  I wasn't shy around my family or close circle of friends, but the prospect of asking my...

09.01.2024 2

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Lauren Edmonds

I spent 2 nights in a Brussels budget hotel after staying in a 5-star hotel in Glasgow. I'd book the cheaper one again for 3 reasons.

I packed my bags in September and set off on a girls' trip across Europe.  The 10-day vacation kicked off in London before stopping in Glasgow and...

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Lauren Edmonds

The internet said The Cheesecake Factory is a lousy date spot — my boyfriend and I put it to the test

In October, a TikTok video of a woman complaining after her date took her to The Cheesecake Factory went viral.

09.01.2024 3

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Lauren Edmonds

My boyfriend and I live in New York City, one of the most expensive cities in the world. Here are 4 ways we save money as a young couple.

It's not easy living in one of the most expensive cities in the world, but my boyfriend and I manage.  We've lived together in New York City for...

09.01.2024 3

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Lauren Edmonds

My dad moved to Florida 36 years ago from Ohio. Here are 4 reasons why he loves living in the Sunshine State.

My dad Kevin had a straightforward answer when asked why he moved 1,000 miles south to Florida from his hometown of Dayton, Ohio. "I got cold," he...

09.01.2024 2

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Lauren Edmonds

I'm a millennial who grew up on HGTV and Pinterest boards. Here are 3 interior design trends that haunt me to this day.

Millennials have a distinct approach to interior design. We love fairy lights, adore minimalism, have an enduring interest in the color gray, and...

09.01.2024 3

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Lauren Edmonds

I'm a millennial who went to high school during the 'swag era.' Here are 3 trends I'd love to see Gen Z revive, and one that can stay in the past.

Only one word truly encapsulates my high school experience in the early 2010s: swag. It's a four-letter word that young and cusper millennials...

09.01.2024 3

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Lauren Edmonds

I'm a millennial who thinks Gen Z was 100% right to mock high-waisted bottoms and skinny jeans, but I'll defend side parts to the end

Every generation has cringey style trends. The '80s had nauseating amounts of neon, '90s-era frosted tips were a questionable choice, and "Vote for...

09.01.2024 5

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Lauren Edmonds

Apple's products are great, even if they're boring

In the past, I've argued that Apple products have become boring because Apple seems to have lost its way with useful product innovation. On the one...

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