It doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree, right? Unfortunately, Christmas trees aren’t always the best for the environment, and plastic and real both have their cons. This year, consider getting creative when decking your halls with succulent Christmas trees. Succulent Christmas Trees These beautiful decorations can be either small centerpieces or larger trees. They...
This article was originally published on August 20th, 2020, and has since been updated. With the rise of technology and social media, privacy seems to be harder to maintain. However, it’s one thing to choose to post about your life on Instagram or Facebook, and quite another to be spied on without your consent. Many...
Having a strong, well-functioning core is so much more important than having a six-pack or a certain “look” in a bikini. No, having a strong core is vital to our health and vitality. All women, regardless of their aesthetic goals, should be working out their core regularly. These are the best core exercises for women...
This article was originally published on July 31, 2019, and has since been updated. There are many processed ingredients which hide under alternate names, making it harder to identify what’s really in your products, unless you are very aware. Palm oil is just one of them. Considered as the most favorable vegetable oil, this extremely...
This article was originally published on August 25, 2019, and has since been updated. These ladies are still young at heart, and boy, do they know how to have fun! At the Milton Lodge Retirement Home in Colchester, Essex, England the Staff runs a Sparkle Initiative for their elderly residents. They contribute money to surprise...
Deep breathing has become synonymous with relaxation, and now there are scientific reasons why. Yoga instructors guide their classes through breathing exercises, therapists instruct clients with anxiety to use it as a calming tool and even fitness instructors remind their clients to maximize their breathing in the hardest of workouts. These professionals say deep breathing...
Cold and flu season is officially upon us, and if you haven’t come down with at least a minor case of the sniffles yet, you know your time is coming. There are hundreds of different cold medications and remedies that people swear by, ranging from over-the-counter, FDA-approved drugs to a drink of whiskey, honey, and...
Yogis have been preaching about deep breaths for years, and this recent study finally backs them up. However, most people are already aware of the positive effects of taking a deep breath when they feel angry, scared, or frustrated. Breathing helps center and calm a person, and brings the situation into perspective. This new research...
For decades, women have been told that there is only one body type that is beautiful. In recent years we have been challenging that narrative to make the world a more body-positive place for everyone. This pair of best friends set out to do just that. They have been sharing “same outfit, different bodies” pictures,...
It’s time to play another game to test your visual perception. There is not just two people in the picture below, can you find the hidden third person? Let’s give it a try. Find the Hidden Third Person You know what they say, the best place to hide is in plain sight. This is just...
The coronavirus pandemic is certainly taking its toll. Many of us are beginning to resent the walls of our homes and apartments and are dreaming of getting away somewhere else. Of course, the ideal getaway spots during a pandemic are nature cabins – ones in remote areas where we can disconnect to reconnect and find...
Imagine if you were able to charge your phone by going for a walk. With this personal power generator, the latest in wind energy technology, that idea is not as far-fetched as you might think. Personal Power Generator Produces Energy While You Walk Wind turbines have become one of the “poster child” products for renewable...
