mardi 10 juillet 2018
This Is When You Get Your Best Ideas, According to Science - So Have a Notebook Handy
Have you ever had a eureka moment right after you've curled up in your bed, ready to go to sleep? Well, this happens to me ALL THE TIME; my best ideas always annoyingly pop up when I'm ready to shut my brain down and I have to scramble to get a piece of paper to jot it down.
On a recent night, I was wondering whether this was just me, or whether there's actually something...
I'm Allergic to My Cat, and This $99 Air Purifier Makes Living With Him Bearable
Call me a cat lady, it's fine, but I love them. I recently adopted a beautiful superfluffy kitten, and to my surprise (because I've owned cats before), his long fur seemed to really trigger my allergies. Not to the point where it's unlivable, but I found myself needing to pop an allergy pill every morning to relieve my congestion. Because I also suffer from more serious dust...
Costco Is Removing Polish Hot Dogs From Its Food Court Menus, and Shoppers Are LIVID
Do you hear that noise, reader? It's the distant sound of heartbroken Costco shoppers quietly crying over the imminent loss of their go-to food court snack: the Polish hot dog. The wholesale retail store recently announced its plans to remove the sauerkraut-topped hot dog variation, which has become a favorite among Costco regulars, from many of its food courts across the...
Keep Bread Fresh (Practically) Forever With This Trick
Few things are sadder than tossing out a stale half-loaf of beautiful artisanal (or homemade) bread. The problem: said beautiful bread lacks the stabilizers present in commercial presliced loaves, and so it goes from rocking your world to rock-hard ridiculously fast. The solution: eat more bread a simple trick involving your freezer.
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6 Closet Organization Tips I Learned Straight From an Ikea Pro
Marie Kondo once said, "Storage should reduce the effort needed to put things away, not the effort needed to get them out." From personal experience, I can attest she's right. For years I lived with my bedroom in a state of perpetual clutter for the sole reason that there was no easy place for me to put my stuff away. Piles of pants grew into mountains, purses overflowed...
7 Must-Have Healing Plants For a Lush Summer Spa Garden
Hands up if Summer is your favorite season of the year. Who can argue with sun, sand, and surf, right? The bad news is that all of those elements can wreak havoc on your skin. Humidity, heat, sun exposure, and wind exposure can all contribute to skin that isn't its cutest (think sunburn, blemishes, blotchiness, and dry skin, to name just a few potential issues).
Luckily,...
lundi 9 juillet 2018
So Long, Green Straws! Starbucks Will Stop Offering Plastic Straws by 2020
Starbucks is going strawless! In a major move for sustainability, the coffee chain announced Monday that it will stop offering customers its signature green plastic straws by 2020. As an alternative, more than 28,000 stores around the globe will give out strawless lids, which are already available in select locations in the US and Canada, as well as straws made from biodegradable...
So Long, Green Straws! Starbucks Will Stop Offering Plastic Straws by 2020
Starbucks is going strawless! In a major move for sustainability, the coffee chain announced Monday that it will stop offering customers its signature green plastic straws by 2020. As an alternative, more than 28,000 stores around the globe will give out strawless lids, which are already available in select locations in the US and Canada, as well as straws made from biodegradable...
These Are the 10 Sexiest Summer Shoes For Webbed Toes
If there's ever a time to let it all hang out, it's a lazy Summer day. From cutoffs to bikini tops, it's tradition to give the year's hottest season a sexy wardrobe to match. When it comes to your feet, that means wearing itty-bitty flip-flops with stringy thong straps.
Perhaps you prefer a more modest approach, especially if you've got webbed feet. If you still want to re-create...
These Are the 10 Sexiest Summer Shoes For Webbed Toes
If there's ever a time to let it all hang out, it's a lazy Summer day. From cutoffs to bikini tops, it's tradition to give the year's hottest season a sexy wardrobe to match. When it comes to your feet, that means wearing itty-bitty flip-flops with stringy thong straps.
Perhaps you prefer a more modest approach, especially if you've got webbed feet. If you still want to re-create...
Sacha Baron Cohen Has a New Show on the Way, and the Teaser Already Has Us Cackling
Sacha Baron Cohen is back with a brand new character and series, and we're honestly pretty excited about what to except. The Brothers Grimsby actor has teamed up with Showtime for a comedy reportedly called Who Is America?, which dropped the first teaser on Sunday, July 8.
Though details of the series have been kept under close wraps, Variety reports that it's in the same...
Selena Gomez's Red Denim Jacket Is the Most Magical Thing We've Ever Seen, and She's at Disneyland
Selena Gomez celebrated the Fourth of July in the happiest place on Earth: Disneyland. The songstress had a small Wizards of Waverly Place reunion and hung out with her former costar David Henrie. For the happy occasion, Selena rocked a red, white, and blue-themed ensemble, which was patriotic and stylish as hell. To top the outfit off, she wore a bright red corduroy jacket...
Trump Admin Opposes Pro-Breastfeeding Resolution Expected to Pass Easily, Because of Course
Although fed is best, many moms do resolve to at least try breastfeeding, as it's a great source of nutrition for baby and, well, because it's "free." Despite the long way breastfeeding moms have come to fight stigmas against the pure and natural act, in some of the least shocking yet most shocking news: the clueless Trump administration recently opposed a huge resolution...
A Spoiler-Free Summary of What Sharp Objects Is All About
The July 8th premiere of HBO's Sharp Objects, the latest Gillian Flynn book adaptation, has finally arrived. If you still have yet to read Gillian Flynn's 2006 bestselling debut of the same name, we're here to give you a brief synopsis. The TV show might deviate from the novel - as plenty of books do - and the book definitely doesn't star Amy Adams, but here is what Sharp...
Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner Are Big Fans of This Itty-Bitty Bikini, and You're Next
Kourtney Kardashian took a long, lavish vacation to Italy, where she spent time strolling the streets in a floral set, flaunting bikini tops on dry land, and, of course, showing off the sexy swimsuits she packed. While boating in Portofino with her children, Kourt opted for something more trendy than revealing: a seersucker Lisa Marie Fernandez bikini ($395) with ruffly sleeves...
There's a Pretty Catchy Fiona Apple Cover in Orange Is the New Black's Season 6 Trailer
Orange Is the New Black's season six trailer is here, and along with it, a whole lot of anxiety. Not only have all of the series' beloved characters been separated within a dangerous maximum security facility, but they're also caught up in a violent turf war between rival groups in the new prison and being persuaded to turn on each other in a shady investigation conducted...
Lip Gallagher's Sexiest Moments on Shameless Could Leave Every Girl in Southie Swooning
Bad boy (noun): The type of guy who is shamelessly charming and who you know is going to break your heart, but you simply can't resist falling under their spell.
As my friends so kindly like to point out, I tend to stay away from this breed of men, with the exception of one onscreen stud who leaves me (and presumably every single viewer) swooning, and that's Lip Gallagher...
Australian Parents Who Don't Vaccinate Their Kids Are Getting Fined - and It's Working
Although other parts of the world have been embroiled in a heated debate about whether or not kids should be required to get vaccinated, Australia recently took a hard-and-fast stance on the matter by fining parents whose children are not up to date on their vaccinations. The decision is part of Australia's "no jab, no pay" policy, which the federal parliament passed two...
These Photos From Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook's Wedding Will Make You Feel Like You Were There
Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco are officially husband and wife! On Saturday, The Big Bang Theory actress and the professional equestrian tied the knot at a horse ranch near San Diego in front of family and friends, including Kaley's costar Johnny Galecki. While Karl donned a black suit for the special occasion, Kaley looked absolutely radiant in a beaded white gown with a matching...
Selena Gomez's Carefree Smile and Sexy Bikini Has Us Saying, "Justin Bieber Who?"
In case you were worried about Selena Gomez after hearing the news of Justin Bieber's reported engagement to Hailey Baldwin, don't be. (Side note: did you see Hailey's ginormous ring?!) The singer was spotted enjoying a relaxing day on a yacht in New York with her assistant Theresa Mingus and a couple of friends.
It seems like the news of Justin and Hailey isn't bothering...
Robin Wright Opens Up About House of Cards Costar Kevin Spacey: "I Didn’t Know the Man"
The sixth and final season of House of Cards has been building buzz ever since it was announced the show would go on without star Kevin Spacey following the accusations of sexual assault made against him by actor Anthony Rapp in October 2017. Robin Wright, who plays Claire Underwood in Netflix's political drama, is taking over as the lead and opened up to NBC News's TODAY...
Ant-Man and the Wasp's Soundtrack Has So Many Bangers, We Can't Deal
Even if you're not a Marvel superfan, Ant-Man and the Wasp has all the makings of a perfect movie: it has a runtime of two hours (which isn't nearly as long as Avengers: Infinity War), it stars Paul Rudd and Michelle Pfeiffer, and - best of all - the soundtrack is actually the sh*t.
From Kendrick Lamar to Imagine Dragons to Drake, the Ant-Man and the Wasp soundtrack has jams...
OITNB: Things Don't Look Good For Our Favorite Inmates in the First Photos From Season 6
Orange Is the New Black will finally drop season six this July, and in the meantime, there's plenty for us to obsess over. In addition to refreshing ourselves on what goes down in season five's explosive ending, Netflix has kindly provided both the intense trailer and first look images for the new episodes. Unfortunately, things aren't looking good for our beloved ladies...
Litchfield Gets Divided in the Intense Trailer For Orange Is the New Black Season 6
The first trailer for Orange Is the New Black's sixth season has arrived, and we can officially say we already have anxiety on behalf of our favorite characters. Following season five's explosive three-day prison riot, most of the ladies of Litchfield are transferred to a maximum security facility full of "psychos," according to Lorna. There they find themselves separated...
Why Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip Won't Be Attending Prince Louis's Christening
Prince Louis will be christened at the Chapel Royal at St James's Palace on July 9, but two key members of the royal family will not be in attendance. Ahead of the ceremony on Monday, it was announced that Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip would not be attending the event. According to a palace representative, "the decision was not made on health grounds" and was "mutually...
Someone Call the Dang Yankees, 'Cuz Jennifer Lopez Just Wore a Pinstripe Bra on Date Night
If Alex Rodriguez wasn't reminded of his old Yankees uniform the entire time he sat at dinner with JLo, we honestly might question his dedication to the team. Jennifer's sexy striped coordinates - high-waisted trousers with a tightfitting bralette - came in pinstripe, elongating her legs and highlighting her Chanel tote, which featured the same pattern running perpendicular.
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Ant-Man and the Wasp's Connection to Infinity War Is More Important Than You Think
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Warning: Big spoilers for Ant-Man and the Wasp ahead!
If you walk into Ant-Man and the Wasp expecting to see a ton of clues and connections to other films in the MCU, you'll leave disappointed. Compared to other Marvel movies as of late, the sequel to 2015's Ant-Man is almost shocking in its simplicity. Instead of shoehorning in cameos or...
Your Ultimate Guide to the 42 Must-See Tours This Summer
The sun is out, the sky is blue, and the music industry's top artists are hitting the road to bring your favorite jams live to a city near you! From Def Leppard with Journey, to Janet Jackson and Niall Horan, we've rounded up the best of the tours happening in the US this Summer, just in time for you to snag a few tickets. All you have to do is pick one and see the concert...
25 Must-Read Books That Will Make July Fly By
Do you hear that? It's the sound of your beach bag begging you to stuff it with the Summer's best new books. June already blessed us with a ton of great reads, so it's time to take a quick peek at what's hitting shelves in July. Need a spine-tingling thriller? How about a breezy romance or some of the best new memoirs? No matter what you're into, we've got you covered this...
10 Style Essentials Jennifer Aniston Always Wears on the Plane - Cuz She's 1 Smart Cookie
You will rarely spot Jennifer Aniston at the airport without a cozy-looking, oversize scarf wrapped around her neck. But that's just one of the smart accessories she remembers to wear for a flight. Through the years, Jen has had to learn how to pack a carry-on for quick trips and probably what to keep on hand so she can take a meeting or make an appearance at an event almost...
Just When You Thought Pippa Middleton's Maternity Style Couldn't Get Any Cuter, She Wears This Orange Romper
Pippa Middleton's maternity style has been one worth watching. Kate Middleton's younger sister was recently spotted with her husband James Matthews and the couple's dogs in London, and she wore an orange romper paired with comfortable sneakers. When we looked at her outfit, we couldn't help but smile because of its cheery hue.
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Why Too Much Happiness Can Actually Be a Bad Thing, According to Science
When I was younger, my dad always used to tell me to be moderate in everything I did, and a BIG part of that was emotions. I would come running up to him with an A+ grade or the trophy for first place in a competition, and all he would do was smile gently and tell me to take everything lightly and not make a big deal of it. My 6-year-old self did not agree. But now, after...
Why Too Much Happiness Can Actually Be a Bad Thing, According to Science
When I was younger, my dad always used to tell me to be moderate in everything I did, and a BIG part of that was emotions. I would come running up to him with an A+ grade or the trophy for first place in a competition, and all he would do was smile gently and tell me to take everything lightly and not make a big deal of it. My 6-year-old self did not agree. But now, after...
Beyoncé Found the Sexiest Minidress to Wear This Summer and We're Drunk in Love
Beyoncé is enjoying some much-needed family time. The singer, who's currently on the On the Run II tour, posted a couple of cute pictures of the duo relaxing by the water with their ever-so-stylish daughter Blue Ivy. For their family trip, Beyoncé chose a vibrant minidress by Temperley London that featured a flattering ruffle hemline. The "Drunk in Love" singer showed off...
If You Can't Tell Where Hailey Baldwin's Outfit Is From, You Must Not Be Looking at Her
Hailey Baldwin made it abundantly clear where her matching denim ensemble is from. The 21-year-old model recently stepped out in NYC with her rumored boyfriend Justin Bieber wearing logo-emblazoned denim separates by Versace. Hailey completed her nostalgic '00s-style outfit with a ribbed crop top, gold hoop earrings, and crisp white Reebok sneakers.
Though Hailey's exact...
Jennifer Lopez Is Pretty in Pink in a Subtle, Yet Oh-So-Fun Swimsuit
According to Jennifer Lopez's Instagram, she is loving life and enjoying some downtime with her man, Alex Rodriguez, and their combined family. The 48-year-old superstar posted a photo lounging on the beach with Alex, and our eyes couldn't help but instantly land on her swimsuit.
Jennifer ditched her usual ultrasexy bikinis for a hot pink one-piece, big sunglasses, and a...
These Are the Best - and Least Expensive - New Beauty Products of July
We get it - your two-week-long soul-searching trip to Phuket, Thailand, won't pay for itself. Luckily, you can still keep up with the latest beauty launches without maxing out a credit card. We tested hundreds of new makeup, skin-, and haircare items and hand-selected the ones worth your precious moolah.
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What to Wear to All of Those Summer Weddings Right Here
Wedding dress codes come with a lot of stipulations - don't go too short, don't go too flashy, and please, please don't wear white (ecru, eggshell, or cream!). But besides the obvious dos and don'ts, the "what to wear" to your friend's wedding isn't always an easy question to answer. Thankfully, we have 30 solutions - or rather, 30 perfect dresses for any number of Summer...
If You Think Kourtney Kardashian's Bikini Is Sexy, Just Wait Until You Notice This Tiny Little Detail
Kourtney Kardashian has been serving some serious outfit inspiration during her never-ending Italian vacation, and we won't lie by saying that we haven't been enjoying every minute of it. Over the past few weeks, the reality TV star has been wearing some of the sexiest swimsuits she owns, but it's her newest bikini that we'll be remembering for months to come.
During another...
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