Living in Steil Blog
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Vanessa Steil is a thyroid cancer survivor. In this blog, she tells about her journey.
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1w ago
My grandmother would have turned 97 today. She would also have been horrified that I’m sharing that in a blog post—and even more so that I’m making a fuss about her birthday (she never cared for them). But she knew ..read more
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1w ago
Over the weekend, I attended a book talk and author signing at Tiny Raccoon Books in Sayville, NY. I made the 45-minute drive for two reasons—first, I love supporting small, local bookstores on Long Island. And second, I was on ..read more
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1w ago
If there was ever a week to need a few glimmers of hope, it was this one. Am I right? Against my better judgment, I tuned into whatever that needlessly long speech was earlier in the week that was anything ..read more
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1w ago
The other night, I attended my first alumni event with my alma mater, American University. Given that I graduated quite some time ago, it may come as a surprise that this was my first time attending an event with my own school—especially ..read more
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2w ago
There are approximately 100 million caregivers in the United States providing care to a child, parent, or other relative—a number that will only grow as our population ages. For them, every day is National Caregivers Day. While their work may not always be publicly recognized ..read more
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2w ago
Recently, I was scrolling through some of my old photos when something unexpected caught my eye—wrinkles. I’m not sure how I hadn’t noticed them before, but seeing them reflected at me in those images was a shock. Where did they ..read more
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2w ago
One of my favorite ways to elevate my looks is by accessorizing with jewelry. But that wasn’t always the case. For years, I kept it simple—wearing minimal pieces, usually just a pair of earrings, and always in silver. Now, whether ..read more
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2w ago
If this week felt especially challenging, you’re not alone. Between the House vote earlier in the week (which, unfortunately, passed despite our strong opposition) and today’s ‘Economic Boycott’ (a reminder to refrain from shopping at large retailers), it’s safe to ..read more
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1M ago
If you’re someone who never quite knows what to eat before or after a workout, Scott’s Protein Balls are about to be a game-changer. I first discovered them during my summer workout sessions in the Hamptons, and I’ve been hooked ..read more
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1M ago
When it comes to entrepreneurship, one thing is certain—you have to get comfortable with uncertainty. For many, that can feel daunting. Others embrace it and tolerate a certain level of risk. Before starting my business, I put a few financial safeguards ..read more