Are you under a ton of stress due to family obligations or work demands? If so, consider reaching for your iPhone and downloading this tune: "Weightless" by Marconi Union. It has been scientifically proven to uplift your mood. A recent study conducted by Dr. David Lewis-Hodgson of Mindlab International showed participants who listened to Weightless experienced a 65 … [Read more...]
The Benefits of Grapeseed Oil
This year, I started incorporating natural oils into my beauty regimen. One of my go-to oil is coconut, which has been lauded by beauty experts everywhere. However, I began hearing rumblings of another oil with considerable beauty benefits: Grapeseed. The buzz about its advantages reached deafening levels, so I succumbed to the pressure and finally bought … [Read more...]
Get Creamier Scrambled Eggs With This Trick!
No cheese? No problem. Cook the creamiest, silkiest scrambled eggs by using this common household appliance: a blender. According to Tyler Kord, Chef at No.7, just crack the eggs into a blender and puree the mixture on a low setting until the egg whites and yolks are well incorporated. ...your scrambled eggs will taste better than if they are only partially mixed with a … [Read more...]
Are You Ready For Monday? (Links!)
Hi everyone, Monday is here, whether you're ready for it or not. Did you enjoy your weekend? We had a few guests drop by Saturday, so we relaxed on our big couch and caught up on a few shows. Just pure, unadulterated, mindless fun. Check out some random links from around the web. I hope you find them as interesting as I did. A case for why you should be using … [Read more...]
This May Be The Key To a Lasting Relationship
Experts say this one simple thing may be the key to a long-lasting relationship, can you guess what it is? We all want the recipe to ever-lasting love, but statistics show most of us have fallen short of reaching that goal. Despite the many articles experts have written detailing what they believe to be the core components to perpetual relationship bliss, about 40 to 50 … [Read more...]
The One Jacket You Should Be Wearing Right Now
It's timeless, versatile and the epitome of cool. Just ask any fashionista and she'll tell you this spring is the season of leather jackets. Investing in a leather jacket is a big commitment, primarily because of the price factor. But once you've made the leap, it will become a wardrobe staple that will possibly last you a lifetime. Off course, if you're not ready to … [Read more...]
Corset Belts Are Trending Again, Are You Game?
It's finally spring and I know some of you ladies might want to take your sartorial game up a couple of notches. Perhaps adding a corset belt to your wardrobe is a step in the right direction, because the style is trending again. While some trends (like over-the-knee boots) are easier to incorporate into everyday style, corset belts require a little more imagination. Here's … [Read more...]
Polish Your Shoes With This Breakfast Staple
This sweet treat is not just for whipping up your favorite breakfast smoothie anymore. The next time you're out of shoe polish, just reach for a banana. As it turns out, banana peels have powerful buffing properties that will make your favorite pair of tattered shoes look shiny and new again. So, you no longer have a valid reason not to have your shoes shine like they were … [Read more...]