5 Great Books to Read Before & During Pregnancy
Health, Parenting, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
When I found out I was pregnant, my search for interesting and informative pregnancy books began. It was overwhelming! There were hundreds of books to pick and choose from and my fears of being a good mom began:…
The Peace People: 20 Historical Pacifists Who Inspired Change
Entertainment, Life, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
The world is a scary place. It's easy to focus on the things that are going wrong and to worry about those people who are bringing danger and harm. But in honor of World Peace Day on November 17, we thought it would…
Wordsmith Wonders: 9 Reasons to Read Poems
Health, Inspiration, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
If you absolutely hated reading poetry (or worse, having to write it) when you were in school, then you probably have a bad taste in your mouth about the whole artistic-expression-through-words thing. The world of…
Foods With Electrolytes: 5 New Ways to Get ‘Em
Diet & Nutrition, Health, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
You always hear people talk about electrolytes and the fact that you need to properly manage the levels of electrolytes in your body—but you seldom hear about food with electrolytes. When you’re dehydrated, you…
Hipsters: What Does That Even Mean?
Entertainment, Life, Slider
UPDATED June 17rh, 2017
The term hipsters gets tossed around a lot these days, and depending on where you live, chances are you’ve seen a few walking past you on the street. Or have you? What does it really mean to be a hipster? Does it…
The Chic of Natural Beauty: 10 Reasons why Men Hate Makeup
Beauty, Slider, Style
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Many of us fear the idea of natural beauty because, frankly, we are not Gisele. Many of us also know that men are relatively simple creatures. They want to be fed, satisfied in bed, have a fulfilling job and a partner…
15 Reasons to Challenge Yourself Every Day
Empowerment, Health, Slider, Ticker
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Challenging yourself daily is a surefire path to success in all areas of your life. For inspiration, take advantage of Go For Broke Day, which is on April 5. The expression “go for broke” means to go for it,…
Feeling Puffy? 15 Ways to Beat Summer Water Retention
Beauty, Featured Stories, Slider, Style
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Bloating can be caused by two very different things: formation of gas in the digestive tract, or a buildup of excess fluid known as water retention. According to Medical News Today, “Water retention, also known as…
Foul Play: Which Foods Make Flatulence Smell the Worst
Diet & Nutrition, Health, Slider
UPDATED June 17th, 2017
Of all the body-related topics that are usually off-limits, passing gas or flatulence (and pretty much anything having to do with your bowel movements) is pretty high on that list. But guess what, it’s time to…