So who am I? I’m Laurel House - your QuickieChick, and I’m a real 34-year old chick. Yes, we all know what a “quickie” is, but this is more than that; it’s a lifestyle. Just as “quickies” are fun, exciting, sometimes unconventional, efficient, sexy, in the moment, and always (or almost always) instantly gratifying… so are LifeQuickies. These aren’t long overdrawn processes that require prep-work, expensive equipment, patience and perseverance. They are right now, getting the most out of every moment. Oh, and it’s all done on a budget (because you don’t need to be wined, dined and stay in a 5 star hotel to have a quickie… do you?). Really, there’s a Quickie solution for anything life throws your way. These are my personal DailyQuickies... because "I' don't have time" is no longer an excuse. There's always time for a Quickie...
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In Victorian times they invented a tea cup to prevent your mustache from getting wet.
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Spicy Quinoa Cakes with Lime & Cilantro Sour Cream
I’ve been obsessing over making quinoa cakes since I had them at Lodge in Williamsburg a few weeks back…
2 cups cooked...
This is Scarlett Johansson at a beach in Hawaii.
She is one of the most gorgeous women in the world and a huge sex symbol. She isn’t totally skinny, she only has a thigh gap...
Laurel’s new book is OUT y’all! Pick up your copy today!
To celebrate,...
Know what? I love Britney Spears and Forever 21. And I could pretend like it’s this whole meta thing where...
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Being a #lifestyle #writer is a #SplitPersonality #career. On one hand we are out doing, tasting, seeing the most amazing things! On the other we are #hermitting on the computer for full days and long nights- even on weekends. If we’re on #deadline or get a last minute assignment, sorry about canceling plans. I kind of #love it. Because it’s so me. I’m both a hermit and social (though more of a hermit, #honestly). Alright, back to work! xx
DailyQuickie: What’s the best way to get over a hump or out of a slump? Push a little harder. Take an extra chance. Get out of your comfort zone. And that’s YOUR DAILY QUICKIE today.
Whether it’s in fitness (running a little faster, pushing a little harder), business (speaking up, taking action), personal (exploring your silenced passion for art), fashion (painting your nails a “so not you” new hue), etc… Do SOMETHING to push the envelope and get out of your box. WHAT’S YOUR PUSH TODAY? xx
“Today is your day to Make It Happen. Whatever “it” is…- writing your novel, making amends with a friend, reaching out to a potential mentor, making your dreams come true… put some effort into it right now. Dedicate time, set aside an hour. MAKE IT HAPPEN and it will. xx”
Quickie Question: which colored pencil should I edit my final manuscript with? My publisher used blue, so that’s out. I was thinking QuickieChick Pink… or Dark Green for success. Thoughts???
“#Job101 If you don’t go above and beyond your job description, you’ll never get above and beyond your job description…”
…because no one can fulfill your dreams for you…
Keeping this on my mind this semester.
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How to Dress for… a Meeting that Matters: Nail Polish! I am trying to decide which one to wear to a meeting on Tuesday in NY with my publisher for my book- “QuickieChick’s Cheat Sheet.” Would LOVE your opinion…
-Thumb- Peach Daiquiri (pink)
-Pointer- Cherish w/Silver Sparkles
-Middle- Shake your Groove Thing w/ Gold Sparkles
-Ring- Good Girl Gone Bad (dark purple’ish little sparkles)
-Baby- Almost Black…
“If you want something said, ask a man…if you want something done, ask a woman.” Margaret Thatcher”
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