Part of my role at Groupon was writing for their lifestyle blog, the Gist. As an eternally curious cat, getting to write about random things was a dream come true. A dream that often meant stepping in front of the camera to document my experiences for a reoccurring “We Tried It” series. Move over, the Try Guys!
I Bought Space in a 2133 Time Capsule & This Is What Happened
From Bill S. Preston Esquire to Marty McFly, there have been a lot of great characters in pop culture who have had the distinct honor of breaking the space-time continuum in the pursuit of knowledge, adventure or bodaciously good grades. Yep. We’re talking about time travel. (I bet you never thought there’d be a Groupon for that!)
I Woke Up Like This: The Ultimate Guide to Permanent Makeup
If you’re like me, your mornings often begin with a cup of tea and fierce negotiations with your hair and makeup until an agreement is reached that we can all live with. Eyeliner? Sleek but uneven. Hair? Untangled but unapologetically cowlicked. Lipstick? Pigmented but somehow always on one tooth. But for many, permanent makeup is a great alternative to that morning routine.
Paw-ty in the USA: How to Keep Your Dog Calm During Fourth of July Fireworks
There are two different types of people. People that enjoy the Fourth of July . . . and people that have dogs. While fireworks are fun for a lot of us humans, the loud noises that accompany them have a tendency to terrorize our furry friends.
How I Saved Over 70% on My Weekly Grocery Budget Using HelloFresh
Hi, I’m Stephanie, and I don’t enjoy cooking. Like not even a little bit. And doing dishes? That’s even worse. Basically what I’m saying is that if I suddenly had superhuman powers, I would just zap dinner into existence 10 out of 10 times. However, due to the rising cost of takeout (and the fact I have yet to be bit by a radioactive Gordon Ramsay), I’ve been trying to cook more at home lately. This is where America’s Most Popular Meal Kit comes in!
How Nonprofit Dear God, Are We There Yet? Is Inspiring the Next Generation of Volunteers
If you ask Alicia Sanchez to describe her nonprofit, she might tell you that it’s the Match.com of volunteering. And she’s not wrong.
Alicia runs Dear God, Are We There Yet?, a Florida-based nonprofit that connects causes and communities on a global scale through volunteering. The organization sets up volunteer programs for small- to mid-sized businesses, volunteer recruitments at schools, and a digital volunteer dashboard on their website. But that’s just the start.
I Tried a Selfie Museum to Overcome My Camera Shyness and This Is What Happened
Hi, my name is Stephanie. You may know me as Groupon’s resident super single or a chronically anxious with sinus issues, but here’s another superlative to throw into the mix: I feel really awkward when having my photo taken. In fact, much like Jenna Marbles, I only have three looks. I like to affectionately call them the lobotomy stare, the eyebrow surprise and the “I am smiling.”
I Tried Reiki Healing for Anxiety and the Results Surprised Me
Since my anxiety follows me around like I’m living in a Zoloft commercial, I’m pretty open to trying self-care activities, even ones that are a little more “out there.” From hypnosis to acupuncture . . . as long as someone somewhere said it sorta helped them one time, you can sign me up.
United Soups of America: the Best Fall Soups From Every Region
As the self-proclaimed soup person at Groupon, I can talk at great length about soups. From dill pickle to borscht, if it’s soup — I wanna try it and talk about it. So I put my expertise to the test and created this roundup of the best fall soups from every U.S. region. Grab a spoon and let’s dig in!