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Month: December 2018

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Can you have it all—just like the leads in this year’s *dozens* of made-for-TV holiday movies?

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December 12, 2018 at 05:30AM There’s an interesting thing that happens around this time of year—and it’s not the fact that you’re spending the better part of your salary (y’know, the part usually reserved for self care or your travel fund) on gifts for everyone in your life. Rather, if you have a device that streams content or a cable connection, you’re inundated with made-for-TV holiday movies. Somehow, most of these festive flicks—the Hallmark Channel alone features 37 holiday movies and a matching checklist app to ensure you don’t miss a celebratory second—feature a female protagonist who peddles the same trope. She’s a career gal, but she wants love too; heck, she wants to have it all. Many of the stories go as follows: Ms. Business Lady (perhaps a chef, quaint bookshop employee, or interior designer) falls head over heels for Mr. Hometown Hunk. There’s snow! There’s cookies! There are eager looks shared in front of a fire—and probably a heartwarming game of Christmas charades! Plans are ripped up, and a newfound commitment to work-life balance is struck. Because, simply by deciding to do so, it’s possible in these movies to be everywhere, do everything, and reap the maximum rewards of happiness and fulfillment without any sacrifice—all while being well-rested, of course. So basically, just scatter my ashes at Hallmark HQ for all of eternity when the time comes, because these fictional worlds sound like heaven. A quick scroll through the Hallmark Channel’s website provides evidence enough that this storyline is a

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2019 Health

A whole bunch of chic, holiday manicures for people who are weary of glitter

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December 12, 2018 at 02:57AM Search #christmasnails on Instagram, and you’ll be met with 1.1 million examples of gold glitter, rhinestone snowflakes, and itty- bitty iterations of Rudolph’s and Santa’s faces. Now, don’t get me wrong: I am all for an over the top holiday manicure, but I also own six pairs of sequin slippers, which should (more or less) give you an idea of how I feel about glitz, in general. If you, on the other hand, happen to spend the other 11 months of the year rocking some version of Essie Nude Beach ($9), a mani covered in three coats of multi-colored glitter may not feel like them most appealing way to spend the most wonderful time of the year. And even I, sequin queen of the East Coast, am willing to admit that more than a few of the holiday nails on the ‘gram are a little, well, much.  Fear not, though: There are still plenty of ways to get into the holiday spirit without looking like you dipped your fingers into a pot of gold. To find out how, I chatted with the godmother of minimalist, chic nails, Jin Soon Choi, whose eponymous nail studio doles out chic, refined takes on the holiday classics. “I’d suggest going with a solid color such as hot red to acknowledge the holiday season, or even a less literal holiday vibe like variations of white—such as JINsoon Prim—and black nail polish,” she says. “If you wish to get a more traditional look, go with a

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2019 Health

How Taking Control of Your Finances Can Empower You (And Not in the Way You Think)

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December 11, 2018 at 06:30PM   What began as a movement circulating in the wellness sphere has transformed into a straight-up necessity in basically every aspect of life. And no, we’re not talking about avocados. Taking control of your finances has worked its way up the ranks and is joining your morning yoga and afternoon matcha as an integrated part of your wellness lifestyle—and not just in terms of the workplace, but as a way to open up options and boost confidence in general.  Claire Wasserman, CEO and Founder of Ladies Get Paid, a professional development site for women, makes the whole wonder-woman-who-does-it-all vibe look easy. But, believe it or not, she wasn’t born with a knack for handling her finances—she did her research, sought advice, and now hosts open conversations on the topic. That is, in 19 cities across the country, speaking to nearly 5,000 women last year alone.  “I’m really encouraged to see that this conversation is becoming [more open] and women are unashamed to publicly declare their ambitions both for their career—and their wallet,” she adds. “Money is power. It’s freedom, it’s value, it’s opportunity,  it’s worth.”  Scroll down to find out why taking control of your finances can help you feel empowered—and Wasserman’s advice on how to do it. Photo: Stocksy/BONNINSTUDIO How a financial plan can give you freedom We get it: The idea of asking for raises, bonuses, and promotions can be uncomfortable. But why is it so hard? The root of this uneasiness usually

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