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Vanessa Nix Anthony

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Covers:  food, real estate, entertainment, finance, tech, health, law, movies, books, and small business
Doesn't Cover: religion

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Vanessa Nix Anthony’s Biography

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Behind every overnight success, every epic failure, every fresh young business, and every brave new idea, you’ll find a compelling story waiting to be told.

As a B2B copywriter and a lifestyle journalist, I spend my life telling these stories — it’s my passion.

Whether I’m penning a piece on “The Secret to Nailing Your Home Loan Interview,” tracking down the origins of an "Irish Spice Bag," churning out a script for a 30-second commercial spot, ghosting a “How to” manual, or creating winning c…

Vanessa Nix Anthony’s Journalist Portfolio

Stories by Vanessa Nix Anthony : Contently

Stories by Vanessa Nix Anthony : Contently

My first writing check came when I was just 15 (*I bought a jean jacket. The rest went into the bank). I've w…

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Vanessa Nix Anthony - Tasting Table

Vanessa Nix Anthony - Tasting Table

A lifelong cook who has traveled (and eaten!) all over the world, Vanessa parlayed her culinary experiences i…

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Vanessa Nix Anthony

Vanessa Nix Anthony

Vanessa Nix Anthony is a freelance lifestyle journalist and copywriter. Her work has been published in magazi…

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In Less than a Year . . .

In Less than a Year . . .

What if everything you once knew and loved was forever and irrevocably changed (or gone) in the span of one y…

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8 Proven Ways to Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

8 Proven Ways to Increase the Resale Value of Your Home

Little things mean a lot when it comes to selling your home and getting a great price for it. But if everythi…

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The Vanilla Extract Swap For Deeper Flavor

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By Vanessa Nix Anthony Verified
| Yahoo Life Verified
Holiday baking is just around the corner and if you've already been planning your cookie list for the season or dreaming of oven-warmed kitchens, golden-crusted pies, fluffy cakes, and eager faces entranced by the heady scent of vanilla wafting through the house, you might want to hear this. Because according to the Associated Press, when it comes to sugary baked goods, vanilla is foundational.
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Not Blueberry Or Chocolate Chip: Trader Joe's Best Muffin Flavor Is A Beloved Classic

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By Vanessa Nix Anthony Verified
| Tasting Table Verified
Not Blueberry Or Chocolate Chip: Trader Joe's Best Muffin Flavor Is A Beloved Classic Carmen Varner/Tasting Table If you're looking to add something yummy to your breakfast, it's hard to go wrong with Trader Joe's muffins. We sent a reviewer to taste and rank several muffins from the grocer to see which ones were worthy of repeated eating.
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Not Blueberry Or Chocolate Chip: Trader Joe's Best Muffin Flavor Is A Beloved Classic

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By Vanessa Nix Anthony Verified
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If you're looking to add something yummy to your breakfast, it's hard to go wrong with Trader Joe's muffins. We sent a reviewer to taste and rank several muffins from the grocer to see which ones were worthy of repeated eating. Of course, some were better than others, so if you want to forego your own taste-test and go straight to the top of the list, our reviewer already put in the legwork for you.
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