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New, innovative lunch bags that executives are using to bring their lunch from home. Wall Street Journal, April 6, 2011
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Chefs Take Tweeting to the Next Level, Talk Shop, Field Complaints and Make Diners Feel Like Insiders Wall Street Journal, October 6, 2011
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Crayons don’t cut it. At these upscale dining rooms, children can take Watergate tours, manners classes; ‘15 minutes of quiet’ Wall Street Journal, June 26, 2019
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How home cooks can recreate recipes from their past. And what gadgets they need to make these long lost dishes. Wall Street Journal, February 22, 2012
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Restaurants Offer Discounts, Special Menus to Attract 5:30 Dinner Reservations Wall Street Journal, June 11, 2014
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From mac-and-cheese squares to cheesesteak bites, companies are pushing snacks for dinner. Wall Street Journal, February 6, 2018
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Vodka Distillers Give Tours, Tastings, Honey Vanilla and Stone Fruit Flavors. Wall Street Journal, April 8, 2014
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How Chicago's Elizabeth Restaurant mixes exotic game and foraged plants to create cuisine. Men's Journal, June 17, 2013 | online
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The shot, long a mainstay of spring break, is being reinvented with a twist for more grown-up diners. Wall Street Journal, August 27, 2018
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Fine restaurants are introducing takeout and trying to elevate it through mobile apps and new packaging. Wall Street Journal, November 11, 2014
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I test online calorie trackers to track what I eat. Wall Street Journal, March 17, 2011
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Forget chicken fingers. Top restaurants are catering to young foodies and their parents with sophisticated, multi-course kids’ menus. Wall Street Journal, April 3, 2018
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Why using olive oil to poach fish is the solution to getting fish that has the perfect flavor. Chicago Sun-Times, January 1, 2012
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How non-professional cooks are making mozzarella, yogurt, bread, butter and other milk products in their home kitchens. Wall Street Journal, January 18, 2012
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These new microgreens are changing the garnish game. Bon Appetit, July 31, 2017
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I Ate at 5 Steakhouses and This Is What I Learned thekitchn.com, February 9, 2017
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Waiting Tables at Top-Tier Restaurants Is New Career Path for Foodies Wall Street Journal, December 31, 2013
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How fifth-generation farmer, Louis John Slagel is reinventing his family business, Slagel Family Farm. Crain's Chicago Business, October 20, 2012
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The new trend in steak isn’t new at all—it’s old beef, and it’s delicious. Wall Street Journal, August 5, 2019
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Designers cook up deluxe child-friendly spaces to include under-counter refrigerators, playrooms for dining, islands suited to homework and washable bar stools. Wall Street Journal, June 14, 2018
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The Rainbow Explosion Is the ‘It Cake’ of Social Media. It Doesn’t Work. Wall Street Journal, September 9, 2019 | Page one
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These coffee snobs ban milk and sugar. bbc.com, April 3, 2019
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As restaurants seek to boost profits and add a casual vibe, some customers squirm; ‘If you want to sit with a napkin and a knife, how are you going to use a barstool?’ Wall Street Journal, July 4, 2018
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White tablecloth restaurants across the nation are changing their format. They're serving formal lunches that only take 30-minutes so executives can skip the two-hour lunch. Wall Street Journal, June 4, 2011
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The atmosphere in Starbucks can be too crowded or too loud. Many locals are lounging and doing their work in hotel lobbies with free wi-fi and comfy chairs. Wall Street Journal, April 19, 2012
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As hourly car rentals, taxi-hailing apps and car-sharing services become more popular, some drivers are finding ownership unnecessary. bbc.com, June 5, 2013
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The sneaky ways to tell if you're overloading on products—and what to do about it. shape.com, June 21, 2018
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Children don't have to equal doom for the bedroom. Good Housekeeping, January 26, 2015
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As a Soviet Jewish émigré, I broke all ties to Russia and its language—or so I thought, until my daughter was born. Tablet Mag, March 20, 2014
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Grandparents are making changes to their living spaces by creating fun rooms in their homes for their grandchildren. Wall Street Journal, March 19, 2013
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I test concierge services that cater to personal requests such as customer service calls or researching vacation details. Wall Street Journal, June 17, 2010
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High-end grocery stores set up wine bars and beer gardens, and install cup holders in shopping carts, to lure customers to linger longer. Wall Street Journal, July 12, 2016
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Parents aren’t invited! Grandparents are here to go on their own adventures with the kids. Wall Street Journal, October 2, 2013
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A new generation of knickknacks meant to inspire a love of science and math can become a headache for parents; Legos aren’t the only floor hazard. Wall Street Journal, May 13, 2019
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Could you live with only 33 pieces of clothing? How about just 10? bbc.com, July 26, 2016
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How couples deal with clutter and the power struggle that comes with dealing with random stuff at home. Wall Street Journal, July 10, 2012
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Private K-12 schools have long hit up students’ parents for donations. Now, they’re going after the grandparents. Wall Street Journal, March 9, 2019
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Fast-tracking entrees? Dessert at the bar? A behind-the-scenes look at how restaurant servers and managers keep reservations on schedule. Wall Street Journal, February 22, 2017
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How some non-native English speakers master American slang and why it's getting tougher. Wall Street Journal, May 30, 2012
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When Mom speaks one language and Dad another, and the family lives in a city with a third, what language to use for playing, scolding and keeping secrets? Wall Street Journal, November 2, 2016
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What dermatologists fail to tell you: 8 secrets for your next visit. Woman's Day website and Yahoo, September 17, 2012
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Upscale restaurants are expanding their menus for dogs so that dog owners can dine with their pooches. Wall Street Journal, July 26, 2010
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Hotels and restaurants are turning outdoor spaces into winter-themed dining and drinking venues. Just watch out for the polar vortex. Wall Street Journal, February 11, 2019
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Professional zen-seekers share how to feel radiant from the inside out—both on and off the mat. shape.com, July 22, 2018
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From storm names to #coldselfies, there are many ways to revel in winter. Wall Street Journal, February 4, 2014
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The new hotspot for retirees: Ecuador. Reuters, March 8, 2012
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How to be car-free in major cities where cars are an essential part of transportation. BBC, June 6, 2013
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How two women entrepreneurs successfully launched their online shopping site, Gilt Groupe. Financial Times, December 20, 2010
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There are a host of subconscious reasons that make people spend more on their travels, and it’s difficult to keep them in check. BBC, September 18, 2017
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Deciding when to go global is a tough call for entrepreneurs. They may be tempted by opportunities in hot markets like China, India or Brazil, but could risk venturing abroad before they're fully prepared. Entrepreneur., April 30, 2013
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How to publish your own book in five steps. Entrepreneur, October 16, 2012
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Stores selling gently used designer handbags are seeing a thriving business during this economic downturn. TheNational, UAE, January 3, 2012
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Research is uncovering messages that managers may not be intending to send—and that investors should listen for. Chicago Booth Review, May 25, 2017
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A trove of documents reveals the corporate decision-making that led to an environmental disaster, and could lead to other bad behavior. Chicago Booth Review, August 28, 2018
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How the jobless are creating merchandise for those who have been laid off. One woman's story about how the wristband she created landed her a job. Wall Street Journal, April 28, 2009
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For most families, baby expenses start well before it is time to buy a crib. Prenatal and birth medical costs can add up to thousands of out-of-pocket dollars, even for families with health insurance. Reuters, September 18, 2012
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How Kaggle, a promising startup, is helping companies crunch data. Fast Company, October 31, 2011
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Not only is that know-it-all on your team extra annoying, but that same coworker can also be bad for your own career. Money, July 1, 2019
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Many of us dream of getting rich. Few of us realise it could be lonely. BBC, October 17, 2016
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Human workers in a study accepted robots more when the robots made mistakes; ‘the pratfall effect’ Wall Street Journal, October 29, 2017
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What common mistakes to avoid when naming your business. Entrepreneur, March 4, 2013
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How a game manufacturer for social networks, Vostu.com, keeps expanding their business and improving. Financial Times, March 21, 2011
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Asset managers, nonprofits and others are working on the problem. But even many companies themselves still struggle with how to define their own positive social results. Wall Street Journal, June 24, 2019
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Doing good can be good business, but research finds it can also trigger bad behavior. Chicago Booth Review, June 11, 2018
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How team-building exercises can benefit your small business. Entrepreneur, August 27, 2012
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Students use startups like Uber and TaskRabbit to land seasonal gigs. Wall Street Journal, May 21, 2016
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As a content writer and journalist for major publications, my bylined stories appear in the Wall Street Journal, BBC, Entrepreneur, Family Circle, Crain’s, Woman’s Day, Shape.com, BusinessWeek, Reuters, Chicago Booth Review, Bon Appetit, Working Mother and the Financial Times. I cover a variety of topics including health, consumer finance, dining trends, lifestyle, luxury real estate, beauty, psychology of work, entrepreneurship and emerging academic research. I approach each project with creativity and accuracy. I thrive on the constantly evolving requests of what it takes to write engaging and informative copy. As an interviewer, I feel just as comfortable speaking to celebrities and chief executives as I do with sources who are speaking to a journalist for the first time. In the past, I've created a reality show for Lifetime, covered red carpet events for Us Weekly, and handled rankings for MBA programs. I’ve appeared on Good Morning America, NPR and various U.S. radio stations about my work and have been a guest journalism lecturer at Columbia College and an adjunct professor at Loyola University in Chicago. I'm an international news junkie, travel extensively and love gadgets. I'm a fluent Russian speaker.
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To attract top-notch, live-in nannies, some homeowners are creating nanny suites that rival a luxury hotel. Wall Street Journal, February 25, 2016
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I Actually Won a Home in One of Those Crazy Contests. Here's What Happened Next money.com, August 15, 2019
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Snap-happy millennials are pushing more than just food and fashion — they’re helping change the city’s skyline. chicagomag.com, April 11, 2019
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As croquet’s popularity grows with retirees, luxury housing communities are adding courts, refreshment pavilions, and even pro instructors to their country clubs. Wall Street Journal, March 21, 2019
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From custom dog portraits to a weekend in Vegas, some luxury real-estate agents work hard to give clients that perfect closing gift. Wall Street Journal, December 10, 2015
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Centuries-old barns, factories and log cabins are finding new life inside modern homes. Wall Street Journal, September 5, 2019
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]Some homeowners are building luxury homes on riverbanks to maximize the meandering views and cooling breezes. But living on the banks can cost a mint. Wall Street Journal, May 17, 2018
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Homeowners are shelling out thousands of dollars for artificial landscaping, but fake plants and synthetic turf can save big on water and upkeep in the long run. Wall Street Journal, July 18, 2019
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Some grand old homes on the North Shore are awaiting buyers who are willing to invest in a historic property and renovate to suit their tastes. Wall Street Journal, February 21, 2019
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Young professionals and families are buying homes near the downtown neighborhoods of Fort Worth to be closer to a cool cultural scene. Wall Street Journal, January 17, 2019
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To sell out new condo developments faster and for more money, developers carefully curate model units in ways that go far beyond mere staging. Wall Street Journal, October 19, 2017
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Home buyers are turning decommissioned firehouses into modern homes, deploying architectural creativity and cash to create one-of-a-kind living spaces. Wall Street Journal, February 8, 2018
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Well-heeled homeowners craving normalcy and privacy use landscaping, high walls and muted exteriors to hide luxury living in plain sight. Wall Street Journal, August 30, 2018
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A new wave of settlers has arrived in remote central Texas: affluent buyers seeking luxury getaways on hundreds of acre. Wall Street Journal, June 8, 2016
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Hotels are creating over-the-top private dining experiences on sandbanks, in treehouses or even your own private island. Wall Street Journal, December 29, 2018
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More Parents Vacation With One Child at a Time, and Leave the Siblings Home Wall Street Journal, August 12, 2015
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When Parents Aren't Invited, Look Who's Ordering $70 Steaks and Riding an All-Terrain Vehicle Wall Street Journal, October 2, 2013
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Many homeowners are drawn to property near new museums and art districts whose cultural offerings boost real-estate values. Wall Street Journal, November 25, 2018
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Whether you’re seeking a distinctive outdoor experience or simply want to get off the grid closer to home, some of the world’s top wilderness lodges and ranches are waiting to impress. americanexpress.com
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From staying in neighborhoods slightly off-the-beaten path to using international search sites, here are some ways to save across the globe. thestreet.com, September 16, 2008
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A new wave of luxury co-working spaces caters to a more discerning class of entrepreneur. bbc.com, April 26, 2016
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Some researchers say visualising your 'future self' can beat procrastination and drive better decisions. bbc.com, July 27, 2017
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Should you take time off to job hunt? bbc.com, November 3, 2014
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Research into Chinese entrepreneurs is revealing some global truths about business success Chicago Booth Review, August 15, 2017
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I Offloaded My Mental Load to My Husband. Here's How it Affected Both of Us workingmother.com, January 18, 2018
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The unconscious utterings that are holding you back can be banished. bbc.com, June 16, 2016
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The one hack you need to truly stop procrastinating. bbc.com, May 8, 2016
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Getting ahead at the office is usually seen as cause for celebration – but it can also mean getting in over your head very quickly. bbc.com, April 1, 2018
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Worried about job security? Perhaps your company likes it that way. bbc.com, May 23, 2017
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Waiting Tables at Top-Tier Restaurants Is New Career Path for Foodies Wall Street Journal, December 31, 2013
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Kaggle founder Anthony Goldbloom offers data scientists (sometimes huge) cash prizes to help companies, governments, and organizations make sense of their own data through predictive modeling. fastcompany.com, October 31, 2011
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