Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
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Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
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Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
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mardi 17 juillet 2018
After Her 3-Year-Old Got Trapped Inside a Running Washing Machine, Mom Shares Vital Warning
Lindsey McIver and her husband recently upgraded their laundry room with a "new and cool" washing machine after their old one crapped out, but the excitement over the newer model was short-lived, as the morning after it was installed - before the machine was ever used - Lindsey's 3-year-old got trapped inside the airtight machine . . . while it was running.
Awoken by the incoherent sobs of their 4-year-old son, Lindsey and her husband eventually realized that he was telling them his little sister Kloe was inside the new washing machine. Thankfully, Kloe is OK, but Lindsey didn't want to let this vulnerable parenting moment pass without warning others about front-loading machines and the dangers they can pose - even if you tell your curious kids to stay away from them as she did.
"By the time we reached the laundry room in the basement, my 3-year-old daughter Kloe was LOCKED inside the airtight washing machine," Lindsey wrote in a post to her Facebook alongside a photo of the new appliance. "It was tumbling and filling with water. She was screaming but you couldn't hear her. We were able to quickly stop it and unlock the door and get her out. Aside from a couple of small bumps on her head and wet clothes, she was fine."
Luckily for the McIvers, the "what ifs" were just that, as they were able to get Kloe out before the worst could happen. However, Lindsey, who says she's beating herself up over this accident, is choosing to be open and honest so that anyone with a front-loading washer and little kids in the house can learn from her mistake and know that there are steps they can take to ensure this never happens to them.
"I post this because I can honestly say we did not realize the danger of this machine. We are continually surprised at the new, inventive ways our kids come up with to try and die. And this was definitely a new one," she wrote. "I took this picture after we secured the door shut with a child safety lock. We also found a child lock feature on the settings that, as long as it is engaged, will not allow the washing machine to start. But it does not lock the door. We hadn't even used the machine yet so we hadn't looked at any of the settings. Also, it obviously took two curious kids to pull this off. I want to encourage anybody who has this type of front-loading washing machine and small children, or even grandkids who visit, to lock the door with a child safety lock and always keep the child lock setting on!"
Is This a Dream? Amazon Prime Day's Beauty Discounts Are Unbelievable - Shop 'em Now
Amazon Prime Day has officially kicked off, and the deals will make your jaw hit the floor. The sale goes from July 16 at 3 p.m. ET and will last all the way through July 17. We're especially amazed by all the beauty discounts, so we rounded up the very best options for you to choose from. Whether you love makeup or skin care, there's an alluring deal for everyone. Shop through them now - you only have one day.
9 Amazon Prime Day Skin Care Deals That Are Too Good to Pass Up
Amazon Prime Day is finally here, and we're stocking up on all of our favorite beauty products (at steep discounts) while we can. For 36 hours, we'll have access to "lightning deals" during which a product will be on sale for a few hours, or Prime Day Deals in which the discount will be applied as you checkout.
If you've been aching to try some of Amazon's most beloved skincare products, now is the time to order. Whether you've been looking for the perfect retinol cream or want to order a few acne spot treatments, we've picked out the best deals for you to shop now.
This $14 Face Cream Is Amazon Prime Day's Top Trending Product on the ENTIRE Site
People freak out over the tech, fashion, and decor deals on Amazon Prime Day, but the most popular product this year might shock you. This Baebody Retinol Moisturizer ($14, originally $40) is the top trending item on sale. Seriously! Customers are adding it to their carts for the huge discount and the spectacular reviews it has received. A whopping 3,300 customers have reviewed the cream, and 70 percent of them give it five stars. That's impressive.
The active retinol in this formula helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and fade dark spots. It also includes hyaluronic acid, which moisturizes and plumps the skin. Just make sure to test a small area of your skin before use, since retinol is a strong ingredient that can cause burning. If used correctly, the results can be very satisfying.
"As a licensed master esthetician, I am always on the look out for new product for skin care," one buyer wrote. "When I found this one, I could not wait to try it. I am in my 40s and want to keep the signs of aging at bay. This cream is wonderful, the jar is air tight - very important to maintain potency. One pump was enough for face, the product went on super smooth. It has a very light, pleasant scent. It absorbed in my skin quickly with no greasy feel or stickiness and my skin feels silky-smooth after the application. I am very excited to see how long term use benefits my skin."
This sale ends in a few hours, so snag this cream ASAP!
With These Sol de Janeiro Products, You'll Feel Like a Model and Smell Like an Island
You've probably seen the vibrant yellow tub of Sol de Janiero's Brazilian Bum Bum Cream and wondered why you need yet another beauty product just for your rear end. I'm here to tell you that I was a fellow skeptic but have become a Bum Bum fan. Sol de Janiero makes products that really work, smell otherworldly, and transport me to a much more tropical destination than my home of New York City.
The combination of bodycare benefits, skin-smoothing ingredients, and incredible scent always makes me feel like I'm actually living a double life as a Sports Illustrated swimsuit model, instead of a kind-of-pasty beauty writer sitting under florescent lights.
What's most important is that these items make me feel good. They smell good, feel good, and just make me darn happy. If you've been curious to try out the brand, read ahead for my top three picks.
I Despised My Greek Beauty Features - Until Something Clicked
Growing up in a large, full-bred Greek family, two things surrounded me: food and hair.
My mother cooked all of the well-known Greek goodies like dolmadas, spinach pie, and baklava. And the hair; that was everywhere, too. My three brothers rocked their wavy mullets in the '90s. Their unibrows stretched between their eyes, and by age 12, they were all regularly shaving their faces.
My mom always wore her thick, wavy locks down past her shoulders - a gift her ancestors bestowed upon her. She never, ever plucked her bushy eyebrows, either. Their natural shape showcased her dark, oval eyes. My mom was, and still is, a beauty. More importantly though, she is kind to herself by never wanting to be someone she's not.
When I was a teenager growing up in the 'burbs, the thin eyebrow look took over. "Mom, can I pluck my eyebrows?" I asked.
"Absolutely not!" she told me.
I listened then, but rebelled once I got to college. I tweezed those beautiful, bushy eyebrows until they were pencil-thin. And looking back at pictures, boy, did I look ridiculous. I let them grow back and have only wished they were thicker since.
Hoping to look more like the conventionally "beautiful" girls in my high school, I also asked to highlight and straighten my hair. Thankfully, my wise mother told me "no" again - that time I listened, keeping my dark, wavy hair.
"I wish I understood how incredibly kickass it is to be different."
The only thing that finally helped me learn to truly accept my Greek features was watching my mother embrace her heritage over many, many years. I watched her beam with confidence in any setting, once strutting into a Greek wedding and commanding attention from our entire family. She Greek-danced at the front of the line with her wavy long hair and natural eyebrows. I remember thinking, "Now that is true beauty."
So, today, I go for the natural look by letting my hair go wavy and letting my eyebrows do their thing (within reason). Thankfully, I had my mother to guide me to keep my hair, all of it, just how it was gifted to me.
I wish I could have told my younger self, "Who cares if kids make fun of your frizzy hair, it's a part of your culture!" I wish I understood how incredibly kickass it is to be different. Most importantly, I wish I would have known that to embrace my Greek heritage would be complimenting my ancestors, too. The desire to look unique is as old as democracy (which, don't forget, the Greeks invented), but it's vital to remember who we are and where we came from. I just so happen to come from a lineage of hairy but beautiful women - women who are strong, but who also may sport a unibrow.
Today, a mother to my own daughter, I'm proud of all of my hair now. It means that I am my mother's daughter, a Greek woman, who can cook a mean baklava.
Britney Spears's New Gender-Neutral Fragrance Has Everybody Talking
Britney Spears is adding to her scenterprise. The pop star recently announced that her 24th fragrance would be a gender-neutral scent called Prerogative, a likely reference to her 2004 cover of Bobby Brown's "My Prerogative." In a high-energy trailer for the fragrance, Spears dances in front of what appears to be a wall of CCTV screens while wearing head-to-toe latex. In her caption, Spears specifically describes Prerogative as a "fragrance for all."
Prerogative already seems to be taking off among her passionate fan base. Several fans have already been able to purchase the perfume - as well as a matching body mist - at Walmart, although it seems to be flying off shelves rather quickly. Though we won't know what Prerogative smells like until a full description is released by Spears's camp, one fan who purchased it said the scent is "on the sweeter side" and smells like vanilla.
The release of Prerogative comes shortly after the news that Spears has partnered with Epic Rights on a line of haircare products, as well as fashion apparel and exercise gear, that will tentatively launch Spring 2019. Ahead, watch two fast-paced teasers for the '90s icon's latest addition to her empire, and read a few ecstatic reactions from fans.
20 Limited-Edition Products to Add to Your Vanity This Summer
Whenever our favorite brands unveil limited-edition packaging, our beauty-loving hearts skip a beat. We need it, and we need to buy it before it's gone for good.
During the Summer, brands come out with some of the most fun, brightly hued packaging of our dreams, making us want to restock our most-loved items or try a new one out while we can. Ahead you'll find adorably decorated bottles of perfume, glitter-adorned makeup palettes, and floral-dotted packaging that you'll want to add to your vanity.
The packaging is so pretty, you'll want to show it off. Keep reading to see the best limited-edition products this Summer.
These Are the J-Beauty Products Your Skin Care Routine Is Missing
It seems like every day there's a buzzy new skin care trend on the block, but don't sleep on Japanese beauty. When it comes to simple, effective skin care, there are plenty Japanese gems that can transform your routine.
However, J-beauty shouldn't be confused with Korean beauty, or K-beauty, which comes from South Korea. Charlotte Cho, founder of K-beauty retailer Soko Glam, explained that J-Beauty and K-beauty are not interchangeable: the Japanese take a more simplistic approach to skin care, whereas Korean-beauty embraces multistep regimes with innovative formulas.
Related: 15 Genius K-Beauty Products You Need to Try in 2018
If you're looking to incorporate Japanese products into your skin care routine, you can stock up at Sephora. The retailer is home to some of our favorite J-beauty staples, from powerful facial essences to serums that are practically youth in a bottle. There's a simple yet powerful J-beauty product for all your skin care concerns - check them out ahead.
The 9 Best Texturizing Sprays That Will Give You Model-Off-Duty Hair
If you've always been hesitant to try a texturizing spray on your hair, now is the time to branch out. Summer is great time to experiment with styles without the rain and wind that comes with Winter. Consider the product a marriage between dry shampoo and hairspray - it's meant to revitalize and give your hair a little extra oompf if it's lacking body.
Texturizing spray can be used throughout the day: in the morning to create volume, as a midday pick-me-up to give life to flat hair and even to smell nice (depending on the brand you get, they usually have a perfume-like scent). Just spray it all over (not just at the roots), scrunch or fluff your hair to define it, and you're done. You won't believe how much of a difference it makes - the thickness is visibly noticeable. Take a look at our favorite texturizing sprays and try one for yourself.
Someone Get Selena Gomez a Crown For These Sexy Beauty Selfies
Selena Gomez may be the reigning queen of Instagram, but she also takes the crown in the selfie department. Aside from wearing the hell out of a bikini and killing a handful of high-fashion looks, the actress/singer also knows her angles when she wants to show off her hair and makeup. Gomez and her longtime makeup artist Hung Vanngo constantly bless our Instagram feeds with on-point beauty posts, further proving that she is, indeed, the undisputed selfie champ. Bask in all her most gorgeous beauty shots ahead.
You'll Never Believe How the Women on Bachelor in Paradise Get Ready Before Dates
Make it through the tears, the tequila shots, and the "you're not here for the right reasons!" that come with competing on ABC's The Bachelor, and you'll be automatically entered into the drawing of ex-contestants who get to join the franchise's cooler, chilled-out spinoff, Bachelor in Paradise. Therein lies your second chance at finding love on national TV, with one caveat: you're doing it all in a tropical location without air conditioning. That means sweating off your makeup in 100-degree weather isn't just limited to hikes or helicopter rides - but a 24/7 concern for the cast.
Nobody understands the struggle better than Bachelor alum Raven Gates, who competed on Nick Viall's season and then ultimately found love in paradise with Bachelorette castoff Adam Gottschalk. So, in what Chris Harrison would most definitely call The Series's Most Revealing Interview Yet, she spilled to POPSUGAR every behind-the-scenes secret you've ever wondered about - including how Paradise has an outdoor glam room, who had the most extensive beauty routine, and the surprising reason Viall eliminated someone from the show.
How Getting Ready in Paradise Differs From the Bachelor Mansion
It makes sense: putting on makeup when the UV index is higher than the SPF in your lip balm is no easy feat. "With The Bachelor, you can glam it up because you're inside during your date and you're getting ready in air conditioning so you can glam it up, but on Paradise, you have to be really selective," Gates said. "You almost have to wear the bare minimum, otherwise you'll just sweat it off or look really oily. Especially on camera, you can look really shiny and the oil shows up a lot on your face."
"The women were always running to the bathroom and touching up our makeup because it was so hot outside. We had no air conditioning."
So what is a contestant to do? Do a lot of touch-ups - and do them often. "The women were always running to the bathroom and touching up our makeup because it was so hot outside," she said. "We had no air conditioning. Amanda Stanton was in it to win it - her outfit, her makeup, her hair. She really took time on her makeup. If she needed a touch-up, some of the girls might have waited until it was absolutely necessary, but she was in the bathroom making sure she looked good. Mascara was also key because, even if you don't have any other makeup on, good eyelashes can make you look put together."
The Fancy Glam Room in Paradise You Never Knew Existed
"In Paradise, they give you a makeup room - a space where you can sit down, spread out all your makeup," Gates said. "They should do this in the Bachelor mansion, but they don't - they just give you a bathroom, which you have to share with five or six girls at a time. In Paradise, it's almost like a vanity setup, with mirrors and chairs, but it's all outside. It can get very hot, and sometimes it rains, but we all still put on makeup regardless. One good thing about it is that you're reminded as you're putting on makeup in the heat not to do too much, because you know it might look crazy in the sun and you're going to feel it."
The Hot-Day Hairstyle She Swears By
Keeping hair looking good despite the searing humidity is an entirely different story: "By day three, it's so hot that you're throwing your hair on top of your head anyway," Gates said, adding that she also had a secret weapon: braids. "One of my girlfriends going on Paradise this season asked how I dealt with frizz before she left, and I told her, 'Get yourself a spritzer - it doesn't matter which kind, whatever you can get - and some hair ties, and then braid it in a side ponytail.' Luckily for me, Danielle Maltby was on my season of Paradise, and she could braid my hair like nobody's business."
The Surprising Reason Nick Viall Booted 1 Contestant From The Bachelor
"Nick told me in the fantasy suite that one of the reasons he cut a girl is because she didn't smell good."
Her one piece of advice to future Paradise contestants: "Make sure you smell nice. If you smell good, you'll feel better." (Speaking of, allow us to direct you to our foolproof BO-busting tips.) Doing so may also keep you on the show longer. "When I was on The Bachelor, Nick told me in the fantasy suite that one of the reasons he cut a girl is because she didn't smell good," she said. "I was going through a list - 'tell me about her, her, and her!' - which I'm sure is exactly what he wanted to talk about during our fantasy suite: other girls. So yes, always smell good!"
During both seasons, Gates said she slathered on Soap & Glory's Righteous Butter ($15), but as of late she has been grabbing the brand's new Call of Fruity ($8) scent. "My boyfriend [Adam Gottschalk]'s mom actually stole it from me yesterday because it's so good," she said. "It's not super heavy, but it's fruity and feels feminine. I had to get myself another one."
Get Your Wallet Ready - These Are the 10 Top-Rated Concealers at Sephora
It feels like we're always looking for a holy-grail concealer. Everyone has different needs, but whether you're looking to cover blemishes, dark circles, or every inch of your face, it can be tough to find just the right fit. Luckily, Sephora customers are passionate, caring people who leave in-depth reviews of their favorite products, and so we present the top-rated concealers at the beauty store. These 10 products will take care of any of your concealing needs so you can conquer the world without worrying about your skin.
These Sexy Palettes Are Perfect For Your Next Night Out
When you want to add a little smolder to your date-night look, the easiest thing to do is throw on a dramatic set of falsies and smoked-out eye shadow. When it comes to making the latter happen, you want to find a palette that fits a certain criteria: the shadows have to be pigmented, creamy, and easy to blend out, and come with a wide range of deep, sultry colors that grab all the attention. Ahead, we've rounded up the sexiest eye shadow palettes on the market that will make you feel hot.
A Dream Interpreter Breaks Down 6 Common Beauty Nightmares
Your palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavy - no, you're not listening to "Lose Yourself" for the trillionth time. Your sleep was just interrupted by a terrifying beauty nightmare, jolting you awake.
Instead of just shaking it off and plunging back under your comforter, maybe tonight you've decide to bust out your iPhone and frantically Google the meaning behind your dream. Blue light warnings aside, Cathy Pagano, Jungian psychologist, astrologer, and dream interpreter, encourages everyone to take a deep look at their nightmares. "Dreams tell you what your truth is," she told POPSUGAR. "We should be listening to our dreams all of the time."
On the surface, it might feel like common beauty nightmares are just about aesthetics. For instance, when you toss and turn over a dream about your teeth falling out, you might think it's because that's an objectively terrifying thought. However, those nightmares often have a deeper emotional reason you might not expect. "There are so many layers to dreams," Pagano said. "An interpreter can give you the big picture, but ultimately you shape your own interpretation."
Ready to fully understand the things that keep you up at night? Keep reading to uncover the potential meanings to common beauty nightmares.
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.
Hillary Clinton's Latest Trump Tweet Was More Than Just a Roast - It Was a Premonition
On July 15, just before President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet for his first formal one-on-one talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, Hillary Clinton published a rather pointed tweet: "Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?"
Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?
- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 16, 2018
Clinton was, of course, referring to the long-standing accusations that Team Trump colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. At a NATO summit on July 12, Trump declared that he would ask Putin to address the situation . . . but said there would be little he could do if Putin denied the charges. "He may deny it," Trump said. "All I can do is say, 'Did you?' And, 'Don't do it again.' But he may deny it."
As expected, Putin did deny any Russian interference in the election during his meeting with Trump on July 16. Trump, on the other hand, refused to say whether or not he believed his own intelligence agencies on the matter, despite the fact that 13 Russian individuals have been charged in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the issue. In addition to his refusal to add validity to United States investigations, Trump also expressed doubt about whether Russia was to blame for the election results.
As if to further fortify the concern Clinton expressed in her World Cup-themed tweet, Trump and Putin offered hope that the United States and Russia might enter a new era of cooperation. On Twitter, Trump also blamed the United States for the poor relationship with Russia, citing US "foolishness and stupidity" and a "Rigged Witch Hunt" as scapegoats. For the cherry on top, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-opted the tweet with a resounding, "We agree." Which team, indeed?
How Political Campaigns Are Using Streetwear and Art Galleries to Reach a New Generation
Tania Arrayales and Anjelica Triola didn't dabble in politics until after Trump's election in 2016, when both women decided to put their marketing brains to use on campaigns for progressive candidates. Arrayales signed on to be chief of staff, and Triola chief strategist, for 34-year-old Suraj Patel's congressional campaign in NYC.
"I decided to volunteer for the policy-focused arms of UNICEF and Planned Parenthood and realized the only way to truly create the change we need is to change our representation," Arrayales says. She came to America from Mexico as a child and was undocumented until age 18.
Patel's campaign was premised on just that: the idea that an entire generation of first-time or fair-weather voters is now energized and ready to step up and take part in our democratic process on a regular basis, not just in presidential elections.
"Like Tania, I quickly realized post-Trump that these issues were not a fault of the American people," says Triola. "So few Americans vote, but it's not because we don't care - it's because politics have become utterly tone-deaf and uninspiring to so many of us, especially young voters. If we give them a good reason to, they'll turn out."
While Patel may not have won the primary on June 26, he and his team helped change ideas about what's possible - and what can work - in politics through their innovative campaign. Patel secured more than 18,000 votes in the election - not quite enough to win, but enough to set records for higher voter participation in certain areas in the state of New York.
"We'd be remiss to not take advantage of the post-Trump energy," adds Patel. "Democrats need to seize this opportunity to build an entirely new electorate if we truly want to take back the House. If we can change the group who shows up to the polls to be slightly more diverse, more colorful, more progressive - that's the change we need."
As Patel suggests, in a Congressional district that includes part of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, his sweep of Brooklyn could represent change to come.
"Many supporters reached out on Instagram to let us know they were casting their first-ever vote in a primary election. Over the course of Election Day, we received photos, videos, and more - even from some who were documenting their first vote as a registered Democrat," remembers Arrayales.
"We were often called 'the most millenial of campaigns,' but millennials are the largest living generation in America," notes Triola. "Our team was mostly in their teens and 20s, and they truly made a difference by connecting with people that have previously felt unwelcome in politics. This is only their first race, not their last."
Previously having run start-ups and agencies, the women drew inspiration not from other candidates but from digital-native brands they knew to have great relationships with their fans, such as Glossier and Casper. Before launching publicly last November, a few ground rules were set to keep the team aligned. Take a peek into their playbook below:
This New Immersive Hello Kitty Restaurant Is Right Out of a Dream - See All the Details!
Your favorite Sanrio character has big news – a new Hello Kitty-themed restaurant has recently opened in Japan, and it is all types of amazing!
Aptly named Hello Kitty Smile, the space is located on Awaji Island and proves to be so much more than just a place to dine. It comes complete with a gourmet restaurant, high tea annex, outdoor terrace, theater, shop, and more. The main dining area serves creative dishes influenced by both Japanese and Chinese cuisines prepared by award-winning chefs – restaurant goers can expect high-quality ingredients such as locally sourced shark fin and abalone. In an annex area, high tea is served daily, where more than 50 types of tea can be enjoyed with Hello Kitty-inspired pastries and treats. There is even an immersive theater where projection-mapping, spherical color-changing LED lights, and other design details are used to bring Hello Kitty's world to life. Before heading out, guests can visit the Hello Kitty shop to pick up gifts and souvenirs. If this isn't enticing enough, the exterior of the new space boasts a 36-foot tall Hello Kitty sculpture that looks right out onto the water.
This restaurant joins other popular Hello Kitty collaborations – such as the Hello Kitty x PBTeen collection that was released earlier this Summer and the Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan that recently debuted. See all the details of this incredible restaurant now!
You're Seeing That Right - Here Are All the Amazing Deals on Amazon's Tech For Prime Day
When Amazon first launched the Echo and Alexa, the world went crazy. Having a personal assistant became as easy as saying "Hey, Alexa!" Since then, it's launched a bunch of amazing technology that you can incorporate right into your home. From smart cameras to smart remotes, there's nothing that can't be made better by Amazon's smart technology, and now that it's Prime Day (!!!), all Amazon Prime members can score amazing deals on all these tech products. Just keep reading to shop!
The 1 Thing Men Find Irresistible in a Woman
Looks can hook a guy, but what is it that keeps them wanting more? After discussing the topic with some guy friends, my boyfriend, and even my parents, I noticed a particular trait that was consistent across conversations. It was agreed that the sexiest trait in a woman by far is independence.
Independent women are assertive, are self-assured, and play by their own rules. They don't need anybody else but themselves to validate who they are. So when it comes to relationships, they're low maintenance as partners because they're busy running their own lives. They know when and what to give without being overbearing and have enough confidence to thrive on their own.
Here's what some of them said:
"It shows that they don't need me." - Jacob (27)
"Independence is attractive because it means they have their own thoughts and interests outside of me - creates a much deeper and interesting person." - Sam (26)
"To be independent, you have to have a lot of other good qualities. Like you've gotta have some sort of level-headedness, intellect, and confidence." - Marcus (27)
"Because you're creating your own path for others to follow." - Sunny (49)
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the biggest turnoff they said was neediness. It's a deal-breaker if she doesn't know how to be without her boyfriend. This can be in the form of expecting constant communication, not wanting to hang out with her own friends, or showing irritation when her significant other is unavailable. If this sounds like you, cut it out. You have to know how to be secure with yourself and in return, you won't need a man to make you feel complete. Whoever recognizes this about you will appreciate you as a partner even more.
But there's a difference between being self-reliant and playing hard to get. It's only a matter of time before that becomes old, and the chase is no longer fun or going anywhere. Independence is a characteristic, not a game. Men appreciate this quality in a potential partner because it proves you'll be a good teammate who can pull their own weight.
I Planned My Wedding in Just 2 Months, and It Was the Best Decision
My 24th birthday will be one that I remember forever. It was the day my then-boyfriend popped the question. His proposal was perfect: he had taken me out to dinner at an elegant restaurant before bringing me back to the waterfront hotel and bar where we had met three years earlier. He ushered me into their largest suite where the candles had already been lit and a birthday cake sat waiting on the table surrounded by a pile of presents. Well, you guessed it. Inside one of those presents was my ring. I was in awe as he proceeded to get down on one knee and asked me to marry him.
Like any bride-to-be, I wanted to start planning immediately. We decided on a Fall wedding - early November when New England is at its most glorious - which gave us a solid 15 months to plan and save.
Exactly one month later, my dad was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and his prognosis was grim. Once the dust settled, we decided on a new date. The only thing was that it gave us just two months to pull everything together.
With only two months to plan, we didn't have the luxury of stressing over details or feeling cheated out of the things we had to sacrifice in order to make our wedding happen. Having to make sacrifices on your wedding day for the sake of time and budget sounds awful at first. After all, you only get to do this once, right? (At least that's what most starry-eyed brides hope for, anyway.) But in the end, we were forced to sit down and think about what really mattered. For us, it was having the people we loved there to share in our day. Then everything else just fell into place.
We were forced to sit down and think about what really mattered. For us, it was having the people we loved there to share in our day.
Both our church and venue, which normally hosts up to three weddings at a time, were completely open on the day we chose. Since it was only two months away, and the odds of anyone else coming along to book the venue were slim, they gave us their grand ballroom, something typically reserved for events with a minimum of 300 people (a far cry from our 100). And with Christmas less than three weeks away, the entire venue was already beautifully decorated. Once ordered, my gown came in earlier than expected and needed minimal alterations, and the photographer, DJ, and limo service were happy to have some business in their quiet season. In fact, everything went so smoothly that I still wonder why people actually feel the need to spend a year (or more) of their lives planning a party.
So what, exactly, did we sacrifice? Not much. Since it was so close to Christmas, we chose not to burden our friends with the responsibilities and costs associated with being in a bridal party. Instead, we had a maid of honor and a best man. And rather than invite every single person we've ever met, we kept it intimate with just our closest friends and family members. I didn't get the $1,500 bouquet I had originally envisioned, but that's OK because the simple roses that I carried dried nicely and now serve as a decoration on our mantle. Other than that, I can't think of a single thing that we missed having.
Ten years and three children later, there's a lot about my wedding day that I don't even remember. But I'll tell you what I do remember. I remember the look on my dad's face when he walked me down the aisle, and how we were both crying and laughing as we danced to the song he had chosen. I remember my new husband breaking it down on the dance floor to Michael Jackson (I had no idea he actually knew how to dance) and not being able to contain my laughter. I remember one hell of an after party at the hotel bar, complete with a live band, that continued on well into the night in the hallway of rooms that our family and friends occupied. So you see, the invitations, favors, flowers, and centerpieces are easily forgotten. In a couple of years, you won't remember the details of the party you worked so hard to plan. But you will remember the moments - especially if they're the last - you had with the people you love.
Hillary Clinton's Latest Trump Tweet Was More Than Just a Roast - It Was a Premonition
On July 15, just before President Donald Trump was scheduled to meet for his first formal one-on-one talk with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Helsinki, Finland, Hillary Clinton published a rather pointed tweet: "Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?"
Great World Cup. Question for President Trump as he meets Putin: Do you know which team you play for?
- Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) July 16, 2018
Clinton was, of course, referring to the long-standing accusations that Team Trump colluded with Russia to influence the 2016 election. At a NATO summit on July 12, Trump declared that he would ask Putin to address the situation . . . but said there would be little he could do if Putin denied the charges. "He may deny it," Trump said. "All I can do is say, 'Did you?' And, 'Don't do it again.' But he may deny it."
As expected, Putin did deny any Russian interference in the election during his meeting with Trump on July 16. Trump, on the other hand, refused to say whether or not he believed his own intelligence agencies on the matter, despite the fact that 13 Russian individuals have been charged in Special Counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into the issue. In addition to his refusal to add validity to United States investigations, Trump also expressed doubt about whether Russia was to blame for the election results.
As if to further fortify the concern Clinton expressed in her World Cup-themed tweet, Trump and Putin offered hope that the United States and Russia might enter a new era of cooperation. On Twitter, Trump also blamed the United States for the poor relationship with Russia, citing US "foolishness and stupidity" and a "Rigged Witch Hunt" as scapegoats. For the cherry on top, Russia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs co-opted the tweet with a resounding, "We agree." Which team, indeed?
How Political Campaigns Are Using Streetwear and Art Galleries to Reach a New Generation
Tania Arrayales and Anjelica Triola didn't dabble in politics until after Trump's election in 2016, when both women decided to put their marketing brains to use on campaigns for progressive candidates. Arrayales signed on to be chief of staff, and Triola chief strategist, for 34-year-old Suraj Patel's congressional campaign in NYC.
"I decided to volunteer for the policy-focused arms of UNICEF and Planned Parenthood and realized the only way to truly create the change we need is to change our representation," Arrayales says. She came to America from Mexico as a child and was undocumented until age 18.
Patel's campaign was premised on just that: the idea that an entire generation of first-time or fair-weather voters is now energized and ready to step up and take part in our democratic process on a regular basis, not just in presidential elections.
"Like Tania, I quickly realized post-Trump that these issues were not a fault of the American people," says Triola. "So few Americans vote, but it's not because we don't care - it's because politics have become utterly tone-deaf and uninspiring to so many of us, especially young voters. If we give them a good reason to, they'll turn out."
While Patel may not have won the primary on June 26, he and his team helped change ideas about what's possible - and what can work - in politics through their innovative campaign. Patel secured more than 18,000 votes in the election - not quite enough to win, but enough to set records for higher voter participation in certain areas in the state of New York.
"We'd be remiss to not take advantage of the post-Trump energy," adds Patel. "Democrats need to seize this opportunity to build an entirely new electorate if we truly want to take back the House. If we can change the group who shows up to the polls to be slightly more diverse, more colorful, more progressive - that's the change we need."
As Patel suggests, in a Congressional district that includes part of Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens, his sweep of Brooklyn could represent change to come.
"Many supporters reached out on Instagram to let us know they were casting their first-ever vote in a primary election. Over the course of Election Day, we received photos, videos, and more - even from some who were documenting their first vote as a registered Democrat," remembers Arrayales.
"We were often called 'the most millenial of campaigns,' but millennials are the largest living generation in America," notes Triola. "Our team was mostly in their teens and 20s, and they truly made a difference by connecting with people that have previously felt unwelcome in politics. This is only their first race, not their last."
Previously having run start-ups and agencies, the women drew inspiration not from other candidates but from digital-native brands they knew to have great relationships with their fans, such as Glossier and Casper. Before launching publicly last November, a few ground rules were set to keep the team aligned. Take a peek into their playbook below:
This New Immersive Hello Kitty Restaurant Is Right Out of a Dream - See All the Details!
Your favorite Sanrio character has big news – a new Hello Kitty-themed restaurant has recently opened in Japan, and it is all types of amazing!
Aptly named Hello Kitty Smile, the space is located on Awaji Island and proves to be so much more than just a place to dine. It comes complete with a gourmet restaurant, high tea annex, outdoor terrace, theater, shop, and more. The main dining area serves creative dishes influenced by both Japanese and Chinese cuisines prepared by award-winning chefs – restaurant goers can expect high-quality ingredients such as locally sourced shark fin and abalone. In an annex area, high tea is served daily, where more than 50 types of tea can be enjoyed with Hello Kitty-inspired pastries and treats. There is even an immersive theater where projection-mapping, spherical color-changing LED lights, and other design details are used to bring Hello Kitty's world to life. Before heading out, guests can visit the Hello Kitty shop to pick up gifts and souvenirs. If this isn't enticing enough, the exterior of the new space boasts a 36-foot tall Hello Kitty sculpture that looks right out onto the water.
This restaurant joins other popular Hello Kitty collaborations – such as the Hello Kitty x PBTeen collection that was released earlier this Summer and the Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan that recently debuted. See all the details of this incredible restaurant now!
You're Seeing That Right - Here Are All the Amazing Deals on Amazon's Tech For Prime Day
When Amazon first launched the Echo and Alexa, the world went crazy. Having a personal assistant became as easy as saying "Hey, Alexa!" Since then, it's launched a bunch of amazing technology that you can incorporate right into your home. From smart cameras to smart remotes, there's nothing that can't be made better by Amazon's smart technology, and now that it's Prime Day (!!!), all Amazon Prime members can score amazing deals on all these tech products. Just keep reading to shop!
The 1 Thing Men Find Irresistible in a Woman
Looks can hook a guy, but what is it that keeps them wanting more? After discussing the topic with some guy friends, my boyfriend, and even my parents, I noticed a particular trait that was consistent across conversations. It was agreed that the sexiest trait in a woman by far is independence.
Independent women are assertive, are self-assured, and play by their own rules. They don't need anybody else but themselves to validate who they are. So when it comes to relationships, they're low maintenance as partners because they're busy running their own lives. They know when and what to give without being overbearing and have enough confidence to thrive on their own.
Here's what some of them said:
"It shows that they don't need me." - Jacob (27)
"Independence is attractive because it means they have their own thoughts and interests outside of me - creates a much deeper and interesting person." - Sam (26)
"To be independent, you have to have a lot of other good qualities. Like you've gotta have some sort of level-headedness, intellect, and confidence." - Marcus (27)
"Because you're creating your own path for others to follow." - Sunny (49)
On the opposite end of the spectrum, the biggest turnoff they said was neediness. It's a deal-breaker if she doesn't know how to be without her boyfriend. This can be in the form of expecting constant communication, not wanting to hang out with her own friends, or showing irritation when her significant other is unavailable. If this sounds like you, cut it out. You have to know how to be secure with yourself and in return, you won't need a man to make you feel complete. Whoever recognizes this about you will appreciate you as a partner even more.
But there's a difference between being self-reliant and playing hard to get. It's only a matter of time before that becomes old, and the chase is no longer fun or going anywhere. Independence is a characteristic, not a game. Men appreciate this quality in a potential partner because it proves you'll be a good teammate who can pull their own weight.
I Planned My Wedding in Just 2 Months, and It Was the Best Decision
My 24th birthday will be one that I remember forever. It was the day my then-boyfriend popped the question. His proposal was perfect: he had taken me out to dinner at an elegant restaurant before bringing me back to the waterfront hotel and bar where we had met three years earlier. He ushered me into their largest suite where the candles had already been lit and a birthday cake sat waiting on the table surrounded by a pile of presents. Well, you guessed it. Inside one of those presents was my ring. I was in awe as he proceeded to get down on one knee and asked me to marry him.
Like any bride-to-be, I wanted to start planning immediately. We decided on a Fall wedding - early November when New England is at its most glorious - which gave us a solid 15 months to plan and save.
Exactly one month later, my dad was diagnosed with stage four lung cancer, and his prognosis was grim. Once the dust settled, we decided on a new date. The only thing was that it gave us just two months to pull everything together.
With only two months to plan, we didn't have the luxury of stressing over details or feeling cheated out of the things we had to sacrifice in order to make our wedding happen. Having to make sacrifices on your wedding day for the sake of time and budget sounds awful at first. After all, you only get to do this once, right? (At least that's what most starry-eyed brides hope for, anyway.) But in the end, we were forced to sit down and think about what really mattered. For us, it was having the people we loved there to share in our day. Then everything else just fell into place.
We were forced to sit down and think about what really mattered. For us, it was having the people we loved there to share in our day.
Both our church and venue, which normally hosts up to three weddings at a time, were completely open on the day we chose. Since it was only two months away, and the odds of anyone else coming along to book the venue were slim, they gave us their grand ballroom, something typically reserved for events with a minimum of 300 people (a far cry from our 100). And with Christmas less than three weeks away, the entire venue was already beautifully decorated. Once ordered, my gown came in earlier than expected and needed minimal alterations, and the photographer, DJ, and limo service were happy to have some business in their quiet season. In fact, everything went so smoothly that I still wonder why people actually feel the need to spend a year (or more) of their lives planning a party.
So what, exactly, did we sacrifice? Not much. Since it was so close to Christmas, we chose not to burden our friends with the responsibilities and costs associated with being in a bridal party. Instead, we had a maid of honor and a best man. And rather than invite every single person we've ever met, we kept it intimate with just our closest friends and family members. I didn't get the $1,500 bouquet I had originally envisioned, but that's OK because the simple roses that I carried dried nicely and now serve as a decoration on our mantle. Other than that, I can't think of a single thing that we missed having.
Ten years and three children later, there's a lot about my wedding day that I don't even remember. But I'll tell you what I do remember. I remember the look on my dad's face when he walked me down the aisle, and how we were both crying and laughing as we danced to the song he had chosen. I remember my new husband breaking it down on the dance floor to Michael Jackson (I had no idea he actually knew how to dance) and not being able to contain my laughter. I remember one hell of an after party at the hotel bar, complete with a live band, that continued on well into the night in the hallway of rooms that our family and friends occupied. So you see, the invitations, favors, flowers, and centerpieces are easily forgotten. In a couple of years, you won't remember the details of the party you worked so hard to plan. But you will remember the moments - especially if they're the last - you had with the people you love.
Prime Day Is Your Chance to Purchase Pricey Kitchen Gadgets For Less!
Whether you're a professional chef or just getting your groove in the kitchen, there are so many gadgets that can make your life easier. Spiralizers, blenders, and ice-cream makers are just a few of the amazing deals that are available for Amazon Prime Day - but hurry, because these deals won't be available for long! Just keep reading to shop our picks!
SOS: We Want All the Furniture on Sale From Amazon Prime Day Now!
We rarely turn down a good sale, especially one as insane as Amazon Prime Day. The mega retailer slashes the prices on hundreds of superpopular items for a limited time only. It starts on July 16 at 3 p.m. ET and lasts for only 36 hours. It's time to grab your wallet and prepare to shop.
The sale is filled with so many amazing tech products and kitchen gadgets, but Amazon's discounted furniture selection is too good to miss. Whether you've been dreaming about buying a sectional sofa, an upholstered headboard, or a marble side tables, we have you covered. We saved you time and uncovered the hottest furniture finds that you'll likely ever see again. Keep scrolling to shop before it's too late.
Unicorns, Who? Disney Now Has a Freakin' Iridescent Rhino Cupcake With Edible Glitter
I never thought I'd put "rhino" and "cupcake" in the same sentence, but here we are. One of the newest cupcakes you can find at Disney World is the Iridescent Rhino Cupcake at The Mara, the quick-service spot at Animal Kingdom Lodge. The chocolate cupcake has caramel filling, pink and purple frosting, edible glitter, crunchy pearls, and to top it all off, a rhino cookie. If this cupcake could talk, it would say, "'Scuse me, unicorns, but it's time to have my moment," probably.
The definitely tops the list of the best Disney cupcakes, and it's part of Disney World's lineup of other iridescent treats (which does include a sparkly unicorn cupcake, of course). If you find yourself eating dinner at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, be sure to save room for dessert!
Is This Real Life? This Tufted Sofa Is $360 Off For Amazon Prime Day
Finding a stylish sofa that fits your living room and aesthetic is no easy feat, especially when you're on a budget. Thankfully, Amazon Prime Day is here to save the day. The highly anticipated sale starts on July 16 and lasts for just 36 hours! We're already splurging on tech gadgets and cute dresses, but when we shopped the mega retailer's home furniture section, we were floored for the deal on this Stone & Beam Bradbury Chesterfield Tufted Sofa ($639, originally $999).
The eye-catching sofa has a modern twist on the classic Chesterfield sofa, and we want it now. The navy material is perfect for any room with a neutral palette. Plus, its dark shade will hold up for years without showing stains or dirt. The comfortable arms and deep cushions not only make it pretty but also comfy as hell. You'll never want to leave. Finding a piece that looks this good and is actually comfy is rare, especially for under $1,000.
Only a limited number are available until the sale is over - hurry and get yours now!
Reese's and Hershey's Whipped Creams Really Exist, So I'm Never Eating Waffles Plain Again
Remember when you were a kid and whipped cream would go straight from the can to your mouth? No buffers of ice cream or waffles were necessary; all you needed was that aerosol dairy goodness. Well, prepare to revert back to your childhood days: Reese's and Hershey's whipped cream flavors exist, and they look good enough to eat straight.
While Instagram user markie_devo teased rumors of the whipped toppings in June, it seemed almost too good to be true. In 2018, do we deserve something as wonderful as peanut buttery, chocolate goodness layered on top of our favorite desserts? The answer, it turns out, is abso-freaking-lutely.
Thanks to some careful sleuthing, a few lucky food fans have already found the actual whipped creams at their local Hy-Vee. We haven't seen the tasty treats at any other supermarket yet, but our fingers are definitely crossed and our mouths are already watering.
Praise the Internet Gods! Amazon Prime Day Is Here and the Tech Deals Are INSANE
Get those clicking fingers ready, everyone! Amazon Prime Day has officially begun, and the deals are insane. The sale goes from July 16 at 3 p.m. ET and will last all the way through July 17. We're especially in awe of all the tech discounts, so we rounded up the very best options for you to choose from. Shop through them all and buy your must haves ASAP - this sale truly only lasts for 36 hours!
This New Immersive Hello Kitty Restaurant Is Right Out of a Dream - See All the Details!
Your favorite Sanrio character has big news – a new Hello Kitty-themed restaurant has recently opened in Japan, and it is all types of amazing!
Aptly named Hello Kitty Smile, the space is located on Awaji Island and proves to be so much more than just a place to dine. It comes complete with a gourmet restaurant, high tea annex, outdoor terrace, theater, shop, and more. The main dining area serves creative dishes influenced by both Japanese and Chinese cuisines prepared by award-winning chefs – restaurant goers can expect high-quality ingredients such as locally sourced shark fin and abalone. In an annex area, high tea is served daily, where more than 50 types of tea can be enjoyed with Hello Kitty-inspired pastries and treats. There is even an immersive theater where projection-mapping, spherical color-changing LED lights, and other design details are used to bring Hello Kitty's world to life. Before heading out, guests can visit the Hello Kitty shop to pick up gifts and souvenirs. If this isn't enticing enough, the exterior of the new space boasts a 36-foot tall Hello Kitty sculpture that looks right out onto the water.
This restaurant joins other popular Hello Kitty collaborations – such as the Hello Kitty x PBTeen collection that was released earlier this Summer and the Hello Kitty bullet train in Japan that recently debuted. See all the details of this incredible restaurant now!
15 of the Easiest Pioneer Woman Recipes on the Planet
When you're looking for fast, easy, and reliable recipes, the Pioneer Woman is the ultimate go-to source. You can always count on Ree Drummond's recipes to be doable, flavorful, and incredibly comforting, no matter what you're in the mood for. Ahead, we've curated some of the Food Network host and Pioneer Woman magazine author's best and easiest recipes you'd be crazy not to try for yourself, like lemon-blueberry pancakes and butternut squash mac and cheese.
Amazon's Site Is Down on Prime Day, but People Can't Even Get Mad at Such a Cute Error Page
There's been so much hype leading up to Amazon Prime Day, and for good reason - the promotion offers so many awesome sales for Prime members. So when Prime Day officially began at its scheduled time of noon PT on Monday, people all over the world headed to Amazon, wallets in hand and ready to add things to their cart - that is, until the site crashed.
Amazon surely anticipated this popular event to be a huge hit, but maybe even the company couldn't predict just how much traffic would come in all at once. Although shoppers are disappointed in the delay, many aren't complaining since they're being greeted with photos of adorable dogs on the error pages. Corgis to the rescue! Read ahead for some of the best reactions to this unexpected glitch.
Thrill-Seekers, Would You Ride This Dangerous-Looking 180-Foot Forest Slide?
Remember those really tall carnival slides you would go on when you were a kid? You would sit on potato sacks and slide down from way above the ground. Or maybe you recall the playground slides where groups of children would gather around the stairs leading up to them, excitedly waiting their turn to slide down. Now imagine a slide, similar to these two, but just much, much higher and nearly 180 feet in length, amid a forest - dreamy, right?
This famous 180-foot giant slide is located at Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald in Germany and is open from mid-March through early November each year from morning until later in the evening. To get to the top, slide-goers must travel up a curving wooden tree walk that takes you high above Germany's Black Forest, offering a scenic view of one of the country's largest vacation destinations along the way. Visitors, ages 6 years and up, use large, sliding mats to plunge down the 180-foot tunnel, winding tens of stories down and eventually landing at the base of the forest.
If you plan on visiting this corner of the world and are looking for a thrilling experience, be sure to check out the slide at Baumwipfelpfad Schwarzwald while you are there!
You're Seeing That Right - Here Are All the Amazing Deals on Amazon's Tech For Prime Day
When Amazon first launched the Echo and Alexa, the world went crazy. Having a personal assistant became as easy as saying "Hey, Alexa!" Since then, it's launched a bunch of amazing technology that you can incorporate right into your home. From smart cameras to smart remotes, there's nothing that can't be made better by Amazon's smart technology, and now that it's Prime Day (!!!), all Amazon Prime members can score amazing deals on all these tech products. Just keep reading to shop!
No, You're Not Dreaming - Rocky Road Oreos Are Finally Launching This Month
If you thought Oreo was done releasing new cookie flavors this Summer, think again. Shortly after announcing the launch of its Good Humor Strawberry Shortcake Oreos, the brand confirmed that Rocky Road Trip Oreos are officially on the way! The new flavor will hit shelves on July 23.
The news comes as a surprise given that it was previously believed that Rocky Road Trip would be released later this Fall - but we are not upset about this change of plans. According to food blogger Junk Banter, who got to preview the new snack, it does not disappoint. "I think Oreo hit it out of the park, honestly," the blogger wrote, "offering some firsts with marshmallow bits in the cookie and soy nut inclusions to emulate those almonds." We can't wait to stock up on this action-packed treat.
Here's What to Eat in the Morning If You Usually Skip Breakfast
When it comes to your morning meal, it's often tempting to let it slide. Some people just aren't hungry in the a.m., while others are in a rush to head to work and simply don't have enough time to whip something up. Still, eating breakfast in the morning is super important, as it gives the brain and body the fuel it needs to feel energized and satiated during the day. Here are the best foods to eat in the morning when you're not really a breakfast person.
Everything You Need to Know About Amazon Prime Day - Including Deals You Can Score Now!
Bargain shoppers, it's that time of the year again! Amazon Prime Day is right around the corner, and we've got the lowdown on everything you need to know. Mark your calendars and set those alarms, because the annual shopping extravaganza kicks off on July 16 at 3 p.m. ET and will last all the way through July 17. That means 36 hours of nonstop online shopping (OK, maybe with a few breaks for food and whatnot in between), which is six more hours than last year's Prime Day event. Heck yes!
Prime members will be able to take advantage of more than one million deals (yep, one million) on televisions, toys, furniture, appliances, groceries, and more. Learn a bit more about the day (and a half) of discounted online shopping. Who's ready to get ahead on their holiday shopping?
New This Year
- A Special Promotion For Whole Foods Shoppers: Whole Foods Market is getting in on the fun by offering Prime Day deals at all locations throughout the US. Shoppers can score an additional 10 percent off sale items and "deep discounts" on popular products. All you have to do is download the Whole Foods Market app and scan the Prime Code to take advantage of the savings.
- Shop Brand-New Prime Day Launches: Amazon Prime members will have access to shop Prime Day Launches, a set of exclusive new items and special-edition products from "well-known and emerging brands." Examples include the first Alexa-enabled kitchen faucet and a brand-new unicorn toy from Fingerlings.
- Even More Deals on Amazon Devices: This year, Prime Day will feature double the bargains on Amazon devices and the "biggest deals yet" on Alexa-enabled products. If you've been wanting to splurge on an Echo or Fire TV, now's your chance.
Deals You Can Score Right Now
- Echo Show: Starting today, Prime members can save $100 on the Alexa-enabled bluetooth device, which allows users to make video calls, watch movies and TV shows, check out weather forecasts, and more - all without using their hands.
- Amazon Brands: You can score low prices on products from collections that are available only through Amazon. Furniture and decor lovers can get up to 25 percent off items from Rivet and Stone & Beam, some AmazonBasics items are now available for 20 percent off, and Prime shoppers can also save 30 percent on everyday products from Mama Bear, Solimo, and Presto!, among other brands.
- Prime Video, DVDs, and Blu-Ray: Who's ready for some binge-watching? Right now, you can save up to 50 percent on movies and television shows on digital, DVD, and Blue-Ray. Score!
- Amazon Music Unlimited: Still haven't tried Amazon Music Unlimited yet? You can get fourth months of the on-demand service for just 99 cents.
- Kindle Unlimited: Prime members can get three months of unlimited reading for just 99 cents when signing up for Kindle Unlimited for the first time. Also, when you purchase your first Kindle book, you'll get $10 of Prime Day credit, which must be used on eBooks, print books, and Audible.
A Few Tips For Making the Most of Prime Day
- Keeping an Eye on Deals: Using the Amazon app allows you to preview, shop, and track the deals you're most passionate about. Plus, you can enable alerts, so if a deal begins while you're out and about, you can still take advantage of it on the go. Learn more about how this works here.
- How to Get a Sneak Peek: If you have the Amazon app, you can get a sneak peek at the deals from July 9-15. Simply tap on the Prime Day banner within the app and scroll through the products that will be discounted starting on July 16.
- Use Alexa: Don't feel like looking through Prime Day deals yourself? Just ask, "Alexa, what are my Prime Day deals?" You can also use Alexa to track your delivery progress.
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