If you have ever watched a salsa dance competition on television, you probably noticed how lithe and fit those sexy dancers looked. While many of us grew up watching our not-so-fit relatives salsa dance on the occasional Saturday night, the truth is that salsa dancing, when done consistently, can be incredible for your mind and body. […]
As Latin cuisine becomes more prevalent worldwide, demand for its authentic cheeses has risen along with its popularity. Although Latin American cheeses have similarities to their Spanish and Portuguese roots, different climates, elevations and flora allowed for new cheese-making techniques to develop. Latin types of cheese savory flavors blend European and indigenous traditions, while incorporating […]
We’re always on the lookout for time-savers and if you aren’t up-to-date on keyboard shortcuts, you’re missing out on some serious streamlining! Even the littlest things can make a huge difference when you add them up and we all spend a LOT of time with our various keyboards. So without further ado, here are 21 […]
Everyone needs to keep their eye on signs of stress. We all suffer from it at one time or another—we’re human, we are flawed, we get overwhelmed and it’s totally, 100% normal. Even the best planners, the most organized individuals and those friends who *seem* to have their acts together get stressed from time to […]
It’s easy to get stuck in a social rut in life, where you only hang out with the same people and spend time in the same social circles every day. After all, you’re busy. Work and family take up most of your time, and the rest of your free time is spent seeing the friends […]
Look down at your purse. Now try to lift it up with just a few fingers. Can’t do it can you? If your heavy bag is so large and so heavy that it’s approaching the size and weight of a carry-on suitcase then you need to make a change, stat. Sure, large tote bags are […]
You want to get fit, you want to look and feel your best, and you’re willing to put in the work. So what’s next? If you really want results, sometimes you need to enlist the help of a personal trainer who will be totally dedicated to helping you push yourself and reach your fitness goals. […]
Salt and pepper are two of the most widely used, most commonly found and most recognized spices in the world. Every restaurant, every super market, even fast food joints and airport concession stands are armed with salt and black pepper. But what about black pepper’s often neglected (but equally delicious) cousin, white peppercorns? How come […]
Did you know that knitting benefits can actually affect your wellbeing? In a world where we’re constantly told what NOT to do, what’s bad for our health and what is guaranteed do damage to our well-being, it’s refreshing to find an activity that can actually benefit our mental, emotional and physical health. And it’s not […]