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Kirsten Nunez

http://www.k-nunez.com
Bio
Kirsten is a lifestyle writer at Bustle, where she covers health, fitness, food, and crafts. At Bustle, she primarily writes recipe roundups, original recipes, and DIY listicles based on seasonal and holiday themes. In addition to Bustle, Kirsten’s bylines have appeared on eHow, VegNews, Healthline, Verily Magazine, and Brit + Co. She has also contributed DIY projects to magazines around the world, including Cosmopolitan India and Allure South Korea. In 2014, she published a DIY book, Studs & Pearls: 30 Creative Projects for Customized Fashion (Laurence King Publishing Ltd.). Kirsten has a Master of Science in Nutrition and Bachelor of Science in Dietetics. Kirsten's life revolves around the very topics she writes about. She spends her free time dreaming up new recipes, sewing one too many potholders, and getting her sweat on in spin or boxing class. Kirsten lives in Beacon, New York. To learn more about her work, visit www.k-nunez.com.

11 Best Travel Journals For Documenting Your Next Adventure

What's your favorite way to document travel memories? If you're like most people, your answer probably involves social media. After all, capturing special moments on the internet has become the norm. And while this is an awesome way to share those…
By Kirsten Nunez

19 Punny Mother’s Day Greeting Cards You Still Have Time To Get

With Mother’s Day around the corner, it’s time to celebrate the moms and maternal figures in our life. Greeting cards, of course, are a traditional option — but why settle for an ordinary drugstore card? Your mother deserves something way cooler,…
By Kirsten Nunez

11 Affordable Mother’s Day Activity Ideas That Your Mom Will Love

Mother's Day is a lot of things. It's special, meaningful, and a pretty big deal. It's also a day to thank your mom for everything she's ever done for you. Ultimately, Mother's Day is an opportunity to treat your mama like a queen. But what happens…
By Kirsten Nunez

21 Galentine’s Day 2019 Cards You Can Still Order For Your Besties

With Feb. 13 around the corner, it’s almost time to celebrate the best holiday of the year: Galentine’s Day. The wonderful occasion — which takes place the day before Valentine’s Day, fittingly — is the day to honor all of the badass babes in your…
By Kirsten Nunez

11 Party Ideas That Are Anti-Valentine’s Day For When You Just Can’t With Romance

With Feb. 14 around the corner, it’s almost time to boycott one of the most dreaded holidays: Valentine’s Day. I mean, let’s face it — the day is notorious for placing pressure on both singles and couples and alike. Not cool, right? If you can’t…
By Kirsten Nunez

15 Alcohol-Free Drink Ideas To Celebrate Valentine’s Day With

Traditionally, Valentine’s Day revolves around chocolate, roses, and more chocolate. And if you want to wine and dine with a special someone, it might also call for an alcoholic drink or two. But hey, who says you need to drink booze to celebrate…
By Kirsten Nunez

This Lemon Cake Recipe For One Person Is Adorable & Easy To Make

In the world of baked goods, lemon cake is a refreshing alternative to the typical chocolate or vanilla cake. And while I'm always down for a slice of this delicious treat, it simply doesn't make sense to bake a full cake just for myself. I mean,…
By Kirsten Nunez

How To Make A Coffee Cake For Just Yourself In 20 Minutes

As a child, I always thought coffee cake was made with actual coffee. I mean, it was delicious, so it had to contain coffee, right? Sure enough, I eventually learned that coffee cake is simply meant to be eaten with coffee — but that didn't stop me…
By Kirsten Nunez

This Recipe For A Single Christmas Cookie Is Adorable AND Festive

Is it just me, or does it feel like Christmas isn’t complete without cookies? I mean, sure — there are countless desserts to make during the holiday season that are totally fitting of the time period, from pecan pie to bread pudding. Yet, I can’t…
By Kirsten Nunez

This Recipe For Honey-Balsamic Brussels Sprouts Is Going To Be Your New Thanksgiving Go-To

As a child, you probably hated a lot of things: brushing your teeth, having a bedtime, and eating vegetables. Yet, as an adult, all of those things can be filed under "self-care," and I am so here for it. Take Brussels sprouts, for example. Growing…
By Kirsten Nunez

13 Quotes About Gratitude To Use In Your Thanksgiving Toast This Year

When it comes to holidays, Thanksgiving is one of the coziest of them all. First, it takes place before the wild gift-giving rush, allowing us to actually relax and veg out without the impending holiday burnout. And even though it’s usually chilly…
By Kirsten Nunez

This Recipe For Vegan Pumpkin Chili Is All You Need This Winter

Now that it’s finally autumn, all I want to do is curl up with a bowl of savory and hearty chili. The only problem? Most recipes make enough chili to feed a crowd. This can be tricky if you live alone and don't want a bunch of leftovers, or if you…
By Kirsten Nunez

9 Spooky Wine & Cheese Pairings To Help You Celebrate Halloween In The Fanciest Way

We all know that Halloween is the best time to enjoy your favorite sweets and treats. But when you’re all about that wine-and-cheese life, it also means that you can spoil yourself a little more than usual. I mean, there are so many amazing spooky…
By Kirsten Nunez

15 Last-Minute DIY Halloween Candy Ideas You Still Have Time To Make

We all know that Halloween is about candy, costumes, and more candy. And while you can easily stroll into a store and buy a bag of fun-sized treats, there’s something so special about DIY Halloween candy ideas. It’s an awesome way to experiment with…
By Kirsten Nunez

16 Vegan Halloween Candy Ideas That Everyone Will Enjoy

I think we can all agree that Halloween is the best time to treat your sweet tooth. However, if you follow a vegan lifestyle, the spooky holiday is especially exciting. It offers the perfect excuse to make and share DIY vegan Halloween candy recipes…
By Kirsten Nunez

11 Last-Minute Halloween Costumes That Only Require A Flannel Shirt

I think we can all agree that autumn wouldn’t be complete without button-down plaid shirts. They’re right up there with cozy cardigans, warm scarves, and knee-high boots. And while all these pieces are classic fall staples, there is just something…
By Kirsten Nunez

7 Ways To Dress Up As Your Fave Dating App This Halloween

When it comes to Halloween, I think we can all agree that dressing up is one of the best parts of the holiday. It’s right up there with candy, haunted houses, and carving pumpkins. Personally, I love how it encourages people to dig into their…
By Kirsten Nunez

11 Halloween DIY Projects For People Who Are Obsessed With Creepy Crafts

When it comes to seasonal crafts, I think it’s safe to say that there are two types of autumn DIYers: the rustic, traditional crafter and the spooky Halloween-obsessed maker. The first one is all about orange pumpkins, burlap details, and natural…
By Kirsten Nunez

7 Funny Olive Garden Halloween Costume Ideas That Are Almost Better Than Endless Breadsticks

When you’re a foodie with an appetite, Olive Garden is a dream come true. I mean, is there anything more beautiful than unlimited breadsticks? The endless soup, pasta, and salad deals certainly don’t hurt, too. Honestly, the love is real, and I…
By Kirsten Nunez

15 Easy Halloween Costumes You Can Put Together With 3 Items Or Less

Whether you’re a last-minute planner or on a budget, creating a Halloween costume involves some imagination. This is especially true if you don’t want to be stuck with a pile of extra clothing and accessories that you’ll never use again. Luckily,…
By Kirsten Nunez