Our sense of smell is one of the most mysterious of the five senses. For instance, if you’ve ever walked into a room and experienced a pang of emotion as you thought you smelled your deceased mother in the room, because someone else was wearing her signature perfume, you’re aware of smell’s power to trigger […]
Have you somehow been sweet-talked by someone special to spend a few days with them in the woods? If this goes against your nature of plugging in your electronic gadgets to survive (your phone, hair dryer, computer, iPad, Wi-Fi, electric shaver, fridge, etc.), do not panic just yet. In fact, you have been asked to […]
It’s way too hot outside for steaming coffee. And your body is craving coffee’s glorious flavor and caffeine boost, but only if it’s served as frigid as an Artic wind. We warn you: the tastiest cold brew coffee takes a bit more time to make, but is worth all the extra steps, so don’t diss […]
We’re always on the lookout for tasty and healthy new smoothie recipes. Smoothies are a fantastic and tasty way to up your fruit and veggie intake as long as you’re careful to avoid added sugar and stick to a 70/30 veggie to fruit ratio. According to a study by health economist and associate professor at […]
Turn this election season into an opportunity to teach your teen about how the government works (or doesn’t work as the case may be). According to the Knight Foundation, “Voter turnout in the 2014 midterm elections (36.3 percent) was the lowest it’s been since World War II. Turnout for local elections is even lower, with […]
Ugh, how to wake up in the morning. We try so hard to like you, but despite our best efforts we dread coming face-to-face with you every day. Morning crankiness is a real thing. As Huff Post reports, according to Allison G. Harvey, Ph.D., professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and director […]
Oh, the joys of wedding invitation etiquette. Where do we start with this one? When Prince William and Kate Middleton got married they both invited their exes to the wedding. By doing so, these seemingly conservative royals seemed ultra-cool for doing so. But hey, everyone girl has her own kind of “ex philosophy.” In other […]
Nothing reminds us most of being a kid during the summer than eating a dripping-delicious piece of watermelon. Though now that you are an adult, why not take it further and consider watermelon recipes, by adding this seasonal fruit staple into your salads, cocktails, and appetizers for fun? Though watermelons are about 92 percent water, […]
We all love following gorgeous celebrity kids from perfectly styled baby bump to mini trend-setter. And it’s also a little terrifying when you realize that, seemingly overnight, that celeb tot has morphed into a stunning creature posing on the red carpet and taking interviews. Has it really been 15 years already?! But let’s not dwell […]