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Amanda’s Corner: I’m No Longer Feeling 22

Gone is that Taylor Swift song from my life—I am now 23 years old. I’m no longer feeling 22, and that is the first and last time I will ever sort of quote Taylor Swift. (Sorry, fans!) Yesterday was my...

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Holiday Gift Guide, Part Deux: Editors’ Picks!

Let’s be honest: one of our mottos at Heart of Gold is “double the shopping, double the fun!” So rather than stop at last week’s holiday gift guide—which gave you an all-access pass to some of the...

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Amanda’s Corner: Is GoldieBlox All It’s Empowered to Be?

Have you heard of GoldieBlox? It’s a line of toys that encourage girls to get building. GoldieBlox CEO Debbie Sterling was aware of the dearth of female engineers—only 11% of engineers worldwide are...

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Holly Jolly Holiday Makeup Looks

‘Tis the season for giving, singing, eating (ahem, sugar cookies) and—last but not least—for celebrating. This festive season only happens once a year, so why not use the excuse to jazz up your beauty...

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Amanda’s Corner: Holiday Greetings

Last night, I finished up my Christmas shopping (woo-hoo!). While browsing Christmas cards for my family, I found a few gems, but overall, amidst all the sparkles and pretty drawings of holly berries,...

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Amanda’s Corner: Cooking Up a Business

I got a cool entrepreneurial gift under the Christmas tree that I’d love to share with all of you. (Thanks, Mom and Dad…I mean Santa!) It’s a great book called Cooking Up a Business: Lessons From Food...

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Happy, Healthy You: 5 Ways to Feel Better by Friday

Ever been to the gym the week after New Year’s? Much like the week before spring break (aka swimsuit season), it’s packed. January brings on a burst of motivation that many of us find disappearing by,...

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Amanda’s Corner: How to Plan a Fun Fitness-Themed Fundraiser

Fundraisers should really be called “fun-raisers”—after all, they can be a lot of fun if you plan accordingly! Since our Heart of Gold theme for January is “Fitness,” I thought I’d “walk” you all (yes,...

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Amanda’s Corner: Taking to the Slopes of Trying Something New

Trying something new can be exhilarating—and a lot of fun. Last weekend, I tried two new activities: downhill and cross-country skiing! There were definitely some mishaps (let’s just say I fell a lot,...

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You’re Busy! Get Fit on the Go

“I don’t have time to go to the gym!” If you’ve ever uttered this sentence, you’re certainly not alone. With homework, activities, volunteer gigs and weekend travel plans, it may be hard to carve out a...

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Amanda’s Corner: 5 Reasons Why I Heart Social Media

Happy Valentine’s Day, Heart of Gold go-getters! With “Social Media” being this month’s theme, what better time to talk about why I “heart” social media? Here are my five reasons. On social, you can:...

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Insta-Wow! 5 Tips for Taking Great Instagram Photos

Addicted to Instagram? Love snapping (and sharing) photos but want yours to look more like the ones you admire? We’ve got you covered. Read on for tips, resources and Insta-inspiration. Whether you’re...

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Amanda’s Corner: A Girl’s Guide to Forming Relationships (Both On Twitter and...

Ok, so I know I’ve waxed poetic about Twitter before—it’s my favorite social tool for so many reasons. The other day, I was thinking about the relationships I’ve formed on Twitter and how they’ve led...

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Tech Obsessed: 10 Tips for Unplugging

It’s the first thing you look at in the morning—and the last thing you check before bed. Like a critical appendage, you feel on edge if it’s not nearby, and sometimes you even feel phantom vibrations...

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Amanda’s Corner: How To Write About Yourself (Like Only You Can)

Writing about yourself can be tough. I’ve struggled with it—I think we all have! How do I capture myself in 500 words, or even 1,000? But as I’ve grown older, I have had to write about myself a lot:...

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Amanda’s Corner: International Women’s Day

Besides your usual Saturday routine of coffee, activities, chill time and hanging out with friends and fam, make some room for an awesome holiday tomorrow called International Women’s Day. Happening...

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Your Feminist Bookshelf. You’re Welcome.

“I find that my generation is more willing to identify with and support feminist issues than any other generation in the past,” says college student Julie Zeilinger, fearless leader of the feminist...

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Amanda’s Corner: Let’s Reframe Bossy

This week, Lean In (Facebook COO Cheryl Sandberg’s organization) and the Girl Scouts launched its “Ban Bossy” campaign. It encourages people to do just that—ban the word “bossy”—so that girls can be...

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Amanda’s Corner: Why I Chose a Women’s College

Now that spring is here, many of you might be making a list of what colleges you are interested in attending after you graduate from high school. And I’m wondering something: Have you thought of a...

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Amanda’s Corner: The ABC’s of Better Z’s

Ever heard the phrase, “Sleep is for the weak?” I definitely disagree. We all need a good night’s sleep (or many) to be our happiest, healthiest selves! While I have been getting enough sleep, I think...

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