We could all use more sleep — or at least better quality sleep. And while the rule of thumb is to cut back on the java when trying to have a more restful slumber, it turns out that people who smoke cigarettes or have an evening drink may be actually hurting their chances of sleeping […]
National S’mores Day is August 10th!
National S’mores Day is a day that is celebrated on August 10th as a way to honor the iconic campfire treat, the S’more. This holiday is celebrated across the United States – mainly by boy scouts and girls scouts – but can be enjoyed by anyone who has a love of this treat or fond […]
Verizon Clears Up ‘Unlimited’ Plan Confusion with New Offerings (Or DO They)?
For the past few years, Verizon has (rather confusingly) offered three different types of “unlimited” data plans, but now the carrier is looking to clear up that confusion by replacing them with four unlimited plans. Sorry, did I say “clear up”? I meant “make everything even more confusing.” As The Verge reports, the changes […]
Do You Bruise Easily?
A bruise typically forms when small blood vessels near the skin’s surface break from an injury, says Mayo Clinic. Blood then leaks from the vessels, appearing as a black-and-blue mark. Some people are more prone to bruising than others. Bruising easily may be triggered by: Gender and age-related factors. Aspirin and other medications that affect […]
Bring Some Sunshine Back Into Your Home Design
In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]
Rodarte Presents Eighties-Themed Capsule Collection at L.A. Roller Disco Party
It was an Eighties-themed night seemingly off the set of “Stranger Things” inside Milk Studios on Thursday in Los Angeles, where Rodarte designers Kate and Laura Mulleavy showcased a limited-edition capsule collection. “We wanted something that spoke to nostalgia a little bit, but also felt of-the-moment,” shared Laura of the event, a collaboration with IMG’s […]
Beauty Influencer Jackie Aina Collaborates With Anastasia Beverly Hills
When YouTube beauty influencer Jackie Aina was approached by Anastasia Beverly Hills’ president Claudia Soare to collaborate with the brand, she immediately knew she wanted to create an eyeshadow palette. “There are so many different, awesome ones out there in the market, but for me, because I have dark skin, there was always something […]
Dark theme and Sleep Tracking are coming to Google Fit
In Google’s quest to dark mode everything, Google Fit users can now switch to dark theme to see their rings fill up in even more vivid contrast. In addition to dark theme, the Google Fit app is also being updated to track sleep patterns by pairing it to apps or fitness trackers you use that […]
Gatsby-Inspired Ceilings are Making a Comeback
In home design, history often repeats itself. “By reaching back for culture and forward for contemporary techniques, we combine the best of old and new,” says Katie Skoloff, principal designer and founder of In Site Designs, an interior design firm in Greenville, S.C. “People feel validated by heritage, especially as we age, and are always […]
Choose Your Running Shoes Carefully
If you’re a runner, the wrong running shoe could sideline you. As Robert Preidt recently reported in medicine.net, choosing the wrong running shoe could result in everything from mild discomfort to pain and injuries such as shin splints, plantar fasciitis, stress fractures, irritated nerves or the loss of a toenail, warned Dr. Christina Rowe-Bauer, a […]