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3 weeks ago | 
nextavenue.org | Vanessa Nirode
When I graduated from high school in 1988, I weighed 89 pounds. Currently, I haven't weighed myself or obsessively counted calories for 30 years. Echoes of that girl I once was, though, live in my brain. Recently, during my weekend group cycling ride, I grew agitated and uncomfortable after one too many comments on what I was eating (or not eating) at lunch. I angrily asked my friends to stop talking about food for just one meal.
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1 month ago | 
bicycling.com | Vanessa Nirode
Make winter riding tolerable—even fun—with these expert-recommended pieces of cold-weather cycling gear, including hats, jackets, and accessories.
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2 months ago | 
huffingtonpost.gr | Vanessa Nirode
Ακολουθώ μια μικρή ρουτίνα που μόλις πρόσφατα συνειδητοποίησα ότι μπορεί να μην είναι ο κανόνας για όλους. Εν ολίγοις, έχω χωρίσει τα ρούχα μου σε «εξωτερικού» και «εσωτερικού» χώρου. Δεν μπορώ να φανταστώ να αράζω στο σπίτι με τα ίδια ρούχα που φορούσα στη δουλειά ή έξω για να κάνω δουλειές. Μένω στο Μανχάταν, και ακόμη και όταν βγαίνω από το κτίριο για να βγάλω τα σκουπίδια ή να τρέξω στο γωνιακό τροφιματοπωλείο για γάλα, βάζω συγκεκριμένες φόρμες και μποτάκια για να το κάνω.
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2 months ago | 
huffpost.com | Vanessa Nirode
I have a bit of a routine that I only recently realized might not be the norm for everyone. In short, I have dedicated “outside clothes” and “inside clothes.” I can’t imagine lounging around the house in the same clothes that I wore to work or out to run errands. I live in Manhattan, and even when I leave the building to take out the garbage or run to the corner bodega for milk, I pull on specific sweatpants and Uggs to do so. I consider this a clean, sanitary routine.
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Feb 7, 2025 | 
bicycling.com | Vanessa Nirode
If the roads are salted, your bike should be covered.
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Jan 6, 2025 | 
threadsmagazine.com | Vanessa Nirode |Steven J. Fleck
Spring always offers the chance of a fresh start, a time to learn something new, embark on a journey, metaphorically or actually, or rejuvenate beloved things. In the spirit of these aspirational goals and tasks, I talked to the founders, creators, and teachers at some of the sewing and crafts-related schools in New York City. I chose those operating in the Big Apple because that is where I live, but there are countless others across the country, and likely one near you.
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Nov 19, 2024 | 
time.com | Vanessa Nirode
A worn-out mattress—or one not suited to your sleep style—can disrupt not only your rest but how you feel all day. If you wake up feeling sore or with allergies that don’t coincide with your normal seasonal reactions, it’s very likely time to invest in a new mattress. In the past, the majority of mattresses featured an innerspring support system. Fancier versions have plush pillow tops of varying thicknesses and firmness.
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Nov 18, 2024 | 
time.com | Vanessa Nirode
As we’re all aware, the economy and the cost of things are paramount these days. No matter what I might be considering purchasing, it’s likely to cost more than I thought it would. As far as I can tell from perusing social media and Reddit boards, countless others feel the same. Luckily, Black Friday sales for 2024, with their potential for deep discounts, are fast approaching, already happening, or about to happen.
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Nov 3, 2024 | 
yahoo.com | Caitlin Giddings |Vanessa Nirode |Tara Seplavy
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links."Editor's Note (8/7/2024): We circled to make sure all of our picks are still available and in stock. “Hybrid” bikes straddle the line between mountain and road bikes. Traditionally, they bring together the flat, wide handle bars of a mountain bike with the skinnier tires you’d find on something made for pavement.
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Sep 29, 2024 | 
time.com | Jessica Kelly |Laura Wheatman Hill |Stephanie Faris |Vanessa Nirode
Few things can provide an escape like kicking back with a tub of popcorn at your favorite movie theater. But, the right sound setup can help you bring movie night into your own living room. A simple soundbar can take home entertainment to the next level, but there are times when speakers are necessary, as well. So, what’s the difference between a soundbar and speakers?
