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Originally published in Skirt Magazine. A strange publication that paid.

Originally published in Skirt Magazine. A strange publication that paid.

A Neurotic Woman Does Guided Meditation

Valerie Nies September 1, 2016

I could leave right now. Just stand up, throw this uncomfortable $50 zafu cushion from Amazon at that silly gong, and bolt. There’s a gelato place across the street…

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In list, feature Tags meditation, mantra, nirvana
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Categories I Divided My Belongings Into Using the KonMari Method

Valerie Nies July 14, 2016

Things that spark joy.

Things that don’t spark joy.

Things that potentially could spark joy in a Mad Max post-apocalyptic scenario. Or if I, like, find the right pencil skirt to match.

Things that sparked joy until my cat puked on them.

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In list, writing, feature Tags mcsweeney's, lists, marie kondo, decluttering, tidying up, konmari method
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Originally published in Skirt Magazine. A strange publication that paid.  Photo courtesy of Valerie Nies’ sugar addiction.

Originally published in Skirt Magazine. A strange publication that paid. Photo courtesy of Valerie Nies’ sugar addiction.

How to Get Your Bikini Body Scarf­-Ready for Fall: 9 tips to whip your body into a shape you can't wait to hide

Valerie Nies July 5, 2016

After a spring spent depriving, master cleansing, and cross­fitting your body into tip-top bikini shape, you deserve to show off those flattened abs at the beach this summer. But, fall is right around the corner. It’s never too early to start fattening up your svelte body for scarf season. Thankfully between grilled burgers, fried chicken, and frozen cocktails, summer’s delectable treats make it easy to pack on extra LBs! 

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In list, feature Tags summer, bikini, scarf, body image, tips
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Solutions to Austin's Traffic Problem

Valerie Nies March 28, 2016
  1. Make everyone who uses "LOL" regularly, and unironically, stay home (this solves many problems beyond traffic).
  2. Make a two-car train to carry 3 people from a place no one lives to a place no one wants to go. 
  3. That thing that happened in the first episode of Black Mirror. 
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In list, feature Tags traffic
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Ina Kindergarten: The Barefoot Contessa's Foodie Activities for Five-Year-Olds

Valerie Nies February 23, 2016
  1. Hide-and-Go-Make-a-Soufflé
  2. Duck Confit, Duck Confit, Goose Liver Pâté
  3. Rosemary Fingerling Potato Painting
  4. Stop, Drop, and Connecticut-Style Lobster Roll
  5. Pin the Tail on the Döner Kebab
  6. Hooked on Hummus
  7. Connect the Lox
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In list, feature Tags rejected humor pieces, barefoot contessa, ina garten
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