Las Posadas is a holiday tradition that is commemorated throughout Mexico, Latin America, and the United States from December 16-24. Las Posadas is a time when guests gather to celebrate with music, the smashing of a piñata, rich savory foods, sweets, and tasty beverages. Nothing conveys the spirit of the holidays like sharing Las Posadas […]
It’s the worst! Waking up and gazing in the mirror at your puffy, swollen face does nothing for your self esteem. Facial swelling doesn’t exactly make you feel pretty but sometimes it can be a sign you have a medical issue. Luckily, most of the time you can address the problem with simple adjustments to […]
Usually the go-to winter vacation ideas involve beaches or skiing. Unfortunately, when everyone is thinking the same thing those destinations can be crowded and pricey. Once you’ve made it through the hectic holiday season — battling crowds at the mall and negotiating a barrage of relatives and parties — a little peace and quiet probably […]
Every day has 24 useful hours, but chances are you spend a LOT of those hours at your home office desk, and unless you’re one of the lucky few whose office boasts a beautiful view, your desk is probably a little dark and depressing to look at. But it doesn’t have to be that way. […]
Sure, when it comes to the winter holidays there is something charming and festive about a white Christmas. Snow falling outside your window, warm sweaters and curling up in front of a fire while you sip hot cocoa all seem like appropriate parts of the winter holiday season. But you know another fun way to […]
Animals—they’re fun to play with, cute to cuddle with, and exciting to learn about. And when it comes to beauty treatments or your beauty routine, you’ve probably spent years avoiding products that test on animals, or cause any harm to animals in the production process. But what about using animals IN your beauty routine? Sounds […]
If you are getting married, or someone you know is about to be a bride, then chances are you are gearing up for (and possibly dreading) the bridal shower portion of the celebration. And you’ve got every reason to roll your eyes at the thought of a shower. Sure, they can be sweet, but they […]
How to get energy – that is the million dollar question. When extra-long days of work and socializing become the norm during the holiday months, all of us crave a little more of whatever it is that the Energizer bunny is having. There are days we feel so fatigued that all we want to do […]
Password protection and significant others—not an easy one to get your head around., right? When it comes to relationships, one of the most important ingredients for a healthy partnership is trust. Without trust, your relationship won’t last very long, and it certainly won’t be very rewarding. That said, it is also crucial for your own […]