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.
Mental Health
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.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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Stop What You're Doing - Disneyland Has a Chocolate Churro For the First Time Ever, and It's Crazy Good
Out of all of Disneyland's new 2018 holiday churros, there is one you can. not. miss. The brand-new chocolate churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint is a perfect mix of sweet and salty, but what really sets it apart from the cinnamon-coated pastry pack is that it's the first time Disneyland has served a true chocolate churro. I spoke with Nubia Renteria, pastry sous chef at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, who confirmed to POPSUGAR that it's never been done before. "The chocolate churro is all chocolate - the dough itself is chocolate - it's dusted with cocoa powder and sugar and then glazed with a chocolate sauce, pretzels, and peppermint candies," Renteria said.
At the park, I made sure to try the hot new ticket in town, and it's absolutely delicious. While some seasonal flavors can be overly sweet, have an artificial aftertaste, or just get dusted in flavorless colored sprinkles for show, this crunchy churro is a uniquely flavored treat that is chocolaty without being too sweet. The only downside? It's a drippy mess to eat, so have those napkins handy!
In fact, it even beat out the s'mores churro with marshmallow dipping sauce as my favorite churro at the park! Even Renteria, who's been with Disney for 18 years, agrees. She called this "delicious" churro her new favorite - aside from the classic, of course.
The chocolate churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint is $5.25 and located at the Frontierland Churro Cart near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Keep reading to see more photos of the seasonal churros at Disneyland during the holidays!
50+ Christmas Dinner Recipes That You'll Want to Make Again and Again
So you've been tasked with coming up with a dinner for Christmas, either for just a few people or maybe for a bunch. Don't sweat! We have so many ideas to help you make it through. Christmas dessert is the easy part, but the main course and sides can be just as easy if you're prepared. We pulled together more than 50 options, from pastas to meat and every side dish you can think of, so you can put your Christmas dinner menu together in a flash. Read on to see them all.
Don't Waste Your Leftover Mashed Potatoes! Use Them in One of These Recipes Instead
Let's be honest, we've all eaten a spoonful (or two) of cold leftover mashed potatoes right out of the fridge - it's an inevitable occurrence around the holiday season. But did you know there's more you can do with your leftovers than just heating them up in the microwave? Whether you're looking for a new soup recipe or a snack for the whole family, mashed potatoes can be an incredibly useful and versatile ingredient. These 21 recipes are so tasty that you're going to want to make extra mashed potatoes as often as you can, just so you'll have leftovers!
17 Last-Minute Home Gifts So Good, You'll End Buying Something For Yourself
If you're scrambling to find last-minute presents for your loved ones, no need to stress. Nordstrom is offering tons of helpful shipping options so gifts will arrive just in time for Christmas if you order before Dec. 22. To make your life easier, we shopped its site and curated a list of the best home gifts, because who doesn't love adding something special to their own space? From cute kettles to monogrammed mugs, prepare to want a couple for yourself. Take a look.
Related: No Need to Stress - These 29 Last-Minute Gifts From Nordstrom Will Arrive in Time
51 Last-Minute Christmas Gifts So Cool, Everything Else Under the Tree Will Seem Lame
OK, gift-shopping stragglers, we're coming for you! You still have time to order stuff online, we promise! Plenty of stores are offering standard shipping that arrives by Christmas, so we rounded up the very best present options to keep on your radar. Add them to your cart quickly - you'll be so relieved you did.
24 Unreal Travel Experiences You Have to Try in 2019
Start packing your bags, because we have some travel ideas that are going to make your 2019 over-the-top incredible. Travel authority Airbnb just released its travel trends for next year, and while some don't seem surprising (wellness travel is still going to be big!), at least one of them will make you say, "Whoa!"
There are six key trends that will be huge in 2019: horse yoga experiences, food experiences, historical travel, tie-dyeing experiences, mindful movement, and yoga and wine pairing. With the help of Airbnb, we've pulled together a huge list of places where you can experience all of these trends next year - and yes, that includes where you can do horse yoga!
Keep reading to get inspired for your next vacation, and make sure you have your passport handy: we think you're going to love those wine and yoga classes in Italy . . .
22 Unique Gifts For Men So Good, He'll Be Pleasantly Surprised by Your Thoughtfulness
It's time to think outside of the box for your guy this holiday season. Don't get him another tie or pair of sneakers - be creative! The internet is full of unique gift ideas he will be pleasantly surprised to receive. We curated your ultimate guide to the best options out there, so shop through them all ASAP. Time is running out!
21 Unique Gifts on Amazon That'll Make You the Most Thoughtful Person in the Room
This holiday, it's time to get creative. Surprise your loved ones with unique gift ideas they will be thrilled to open. Amazon is full of cool items that will be the best presents under the tree. See for yourself!
Emily Blunt's Hair For Mary Poppins Returns Was Created With This Terrifying Tool
It took two old-fashioned styling techniques and one scary-looking hot tool to transform Emily Blunt into Mary Poppins.
To create Blunt's loose curls, Oscar-winning makeup and hair designer Peter Swords King said he did finger waves "like they did in the '30s." Finger waves originated in the 1920s, and King re-created the look by pushing waves into Blunt's hair with his fingers, using clips to secure them in place, then drying each section. Next, he employed his second technique: pin curling (which entails looping hair into a ring, securing it with clips, and drying the area) around the back of Blunt's hard-to-create ringlets.
Lastly, King used this tool to create more curls.
This plier-like metal device is a set of marcel tongs (the above set of Marcel Tongs ($9) is available on Etsy), a hot tool that was widely used in the late 1800s to early 1900s and the earliest iteration of the marcel curling iron. "[They] are very old-fashioned metal tongs that you have to put on an oven to heat up," said King. He used these to curl Blunt's hair, as well as that of other cast members.
King felt strongly about authenticity for this film and picked bits and pieces of over 100 hairstyles from the 1930s when imagining Blunt's look. His desire to bring the audience to the decade also showed in how he insisted on employing the methods that he did. "You can't re-create any period unless you did what they did in that period," he said.
Ahead, see Emily Blunt as Mary Poppins and King's vision come to life.
I Did Jonathan Van Ness's Beauty Routine For a Week and Got a Lesson in Self-Care
After a roaring (and voluminous) success in letting Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness dictate my hair routine for a week, I thought, "Why not let him guide me through an entire beauty routine?" I didn't have to look far on the internet for Van Ness's favorite beauty products since he is everywhere, and the internet can't get enough of him - myself included.
For a week, I lived by the beauty mantra, "What would Jonathan Van Ness do?," and it gave me so much more than a banging beauty routine (and an excuse to listen to Ariana Grande on repeat, because he would): it taught me a lesson about self-care. Before delving into that, though, let's get into the products and tools I used.
I kept my hair routine the same as my previous experiment using the Shu Uemura Cleansing Oil Shampoo, conditioning with Ouai Repair Conditioner, treating with Ouai Hair Oil, and finishing with Bumble and Bumble Prep It. The sulfate-free life is serving my hair well, and it's never looked better.
For my skin, I used a mix of Van Ness's favorites and my favorite hydrating products, as well as tools that I'd typically use for an at-home spa session.
Here's what was in my arsenal (which you can shop ahead): Kate Somerville ExfoliKate Intensive Exfoliating Treatment, Kate Somerville EradiKate Daily Cleanser, Fresh Vitamin Nectar Antioxidant Glow Water, Tropic Skin Feast Nourishing Cream Concentrate, Algenist Reveal Concentrated Color Correcting Drops, Green, Algenist Complete Eye Renewal Balm, Herbivore Rose Quarts Illuminating Body Oil, Beauty Bio Glo PRO Microneedling Regeneration Tool, Noble Isle Tea Rose Shower Gel, Gua Sha Facial Tool, Antonia Burrell Facial Cups, Thisworks Sleep Power Nap Spray, and finally a S1 Ep1 Tom-inspired eye mask courtesy of my mother's beauty stash.
If you also want a Van Ness-inspired routine, you obviously do not need all of these products - just a collection of your feel-good favorites.
With my products in hand, I embarked on a week-long journey with the aim of glowing and healthy skin, but I also channeled Van Ness's viewpoint that with a beauty routine, you should "do it for yourself", which he often stresses in Queer Eye. Although I live and breathe beauty, with stress from work and everyday life, I was doing what many others do: not taking time for myself because life got in the way. I was using products that "get sh*t done" rather than using the expensive shower gel I love or shimmering body oil because it's pretty.
By the end of the week, I realized that I wasn't just benefiting from using Van Ness's favorite products with newly glowing skin, I'd truly embraced his self-love and self-care ethos, which I was seriously lacking. Of course, self-care means very different things for different people. What some might deem "boring" self-care is just as important as taking time for yourself to treat your skin, but the principle Van Ness projects is about giving your body and mind what it needs and deserves.
Taking time to properly remove my makeup each night, spending the extra few minutes to suction cup my forehead to get rid of my terrible tension headaches, and using a bougie pillow spray because the smell made me feel like I had my sh*t together all had a really positive impact on my week. With this routine, I felt healthier overall, because other areas off my life were impacted, too. I didn't cancel yoga, I turned my emails off after 6 p.m., and I ate the food my body needed.
If I'm being totally honest, I probably won't be able to maintain this mantra consistently. Self-love isn't made overnight, and this extra time isn't always available. But it did serve as a reminder that a beauty regimen is more than just a fancy face cream. It is deeply personal and can give you control and enjoyment over something even when life seems to be spiraling out of control. So the next time you need a little Jonathan Van Ness magic in your life, I encourage a little self-love beauty experiment of your own.
"Tinsel" Hair Is the Hottest Holiday Trend - and No, It's Not Tacky in the Slightest
Tinsel hair is here, and it's as stylish as it is fun. No, it doesn't involve adding actual tinsel to your hair, so before you roll your eyes at another impossible-to-wear hair color trend, let us explain.
The color mimics the effect of ice by using thin strips of sparkling shades to create a supershiny finish. The fun trend was created by Kate Reid, the global design director for Color.Me by Kevin Murphy, and she gave us the scoop on the subtly festive hue that "embodies sparkle and shine in every way." She said the tinsel trend is perfect for blondes, as it really enhances the shade. But how does this differ from dip dye? Reid explained: "Dip dye and ombré is where the color is positioned," whereas tinsel hair is much more about the reflective sparkle left. "I like to merge shades and place them anywhere in the hair that embraces and enhances natural shine and highlights."
If you're intrigued to try this at your next salon appointment, Reid suggests asking for "a reflective color that enhances the light and gives your hair more natural shine," as well as incorporating a metallic tone. Keep reading to see other takes on the trend, and get that salon appointment scheduled.
These Are the Best Royal Beauty Moments of 2018 - Yes, Including Prince Harry's
Aside from the incredible charity work the British royals are busy with all year round, our attention is often drawn to their fashion, hair, and makeup choices. This year, with more members of the royal household and ever-elegant events to attend than ever, there were plenty of memorable beauty moments.
Meghan Markle pushed some of the strict royal beauty boundaries at the beginning of her relationship with Prince Harry, particularly with her hair. (Who could forget her messy bun that made the headlines?) However, since becoming the Duchess of Sussex, she's transitioned her hair into slightly more polished styles for formal events. And can we take a minute to talk about Markle's savvy lip liner trick and forever-glowing skin?
Kate Middleton also didn't disappoint with her beauty looks this year. She kept her signature smoky eye and blushed skin but also took tips from Markle by adding more bronzer and highlighter than normal. There was no lack of standout hair moments to choose from, either; Middleton stepped out in numerous updos, a ponytail with a bow, and more bouncy blowouts than we can keep up with. But it's not only the women the public turned to for inspiration when it comes to grooming - Prince Harry's beard inspired an increase in sales of items such as beard oil and razors by 226 percent.
Keep reading to see some of the best beauty moments from the royal family in 2018.
How to Make Your Makeup Last Through Even the Wildest NYE Party
New Year's Eve party invites are out, and along with looking for shining outfit inspo, you're also probably prepping your makeup arsenals for a long night. Between the beverages, kisses, and hours of fun, you're going to need to be prepared, and editorial makeup artist Nick Lujan has given us pointers on how to create a party-proof makeup look - and make it last.
The Surprising Reason Natalie Portman's Makeup in Vox Lux Took 4 Hours to Do
In the age of modern celebrity, the film Vox Lux tells a tale as old as time: young aspiring singer catches a lucky break that catapults her to superstardom, only to watch things ricochet from good to bad at a blistering pace. What makes Celeste (played by Natalie Portman)'s story different, though, isn't in how it originates, or even the music - it's the movie's hair and makeup.
"Celeste is a powerful, strong, and dark individual, so it was necessary to express that through [her look]," the film's head of makeup Anouck Sullivan told POPSUGAR. "As an unraveling pop star, she is quite literally hiding behind the makeup. The hair department head Esther Ahn and I wanted her to look otherworldly - and yes, we wanted there to be a lot of glitter."
While she admits there wasn't one singular inspiration behind Portman's character, Sullivan said: "I kept in mind that today's pop stars have, throughout the decade, competed and tried to outdo one another on stage." And upstage she did. How, exactly, she did it just took a little fine-tuning.
9 Top-Rated Foundations From Sephora - Get the Flawless Skin of Your Dreams
Finding a foundation that fits all of your specific skin needs is as easy as applying eyeliner in a car. Yeah, it's hard. That's why looking through Sephora's top-rated section is a smart way to discover options that other customers are loving. We curated a list of five-star foundations worthy of your attention. Find your perfect match!
Fenty Beauty's Liquid Lipstick Is the Best Purchase I've Made in 2018 - It Lasts All Day
You could call me a bit of a liquid lipstick expert. As a shopping editor, I'm obsessed with discovering new formulas readers should know about - and let's be real, I want them for myself, too. It's no secret that Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint in Uncensored, a classic red, has been a customer favorite. But, I got really excited when Rihanna released the formula in more colors.
As soon as I laid eyes on Fenty Beauty Stunna Lip Paint Longwear Fluid Lip Color in Uncuffed ($24), I headed straight to Sephora to try it for myself. It's the perfect rosy mauve I can wear for both day and night. I have very fair skin, and the color popped on my complexion but wasn't too overpowering. Let's call this my new daily go-to color.
On top of being a flattering shade, the formula is impressive - it glides on easily and doesn't feel drying. In fact, I often forget I even have it on. I can eat a couple meals without reapplying, which is a big winner for me when I have a busy work day. It's an all-around excellent lipstick.
Read on to see what this liquid lipstick looks like on me. Then, give it a try for yourself - I'm begging you!
Holy Sh*t, Shaq Isn't Bald Anymore?
Shaquille O'Neal isn't bald anymore, according to a video he posted on Instagram. The hilarious former NBA player made a video joking around with barber Chuck Taylor.
First, Taylor shaves the center part of O'Neal's head and leaves the rest of his hair, prompting the basketball legend to say, "Bro, you gotta fix that." Next, Taylor spreads a thick paste on O'Neal's head and then reveals a strawberry blond curly wig that made him one happy customer. As he tugged at the wig, he quickly discovered it didn't come off.
We think he looks good either way, but judge for yourself in the video above.
Jordyn Woods Closed the Gap in Her Teeth, And Fans Have Strong Feelings
Jordyn Woods, longtime best friend of Kylie Jenner and founder of clothing brand Scndnature, has a new set of teeth.
The 21-year-old, who had a gap between her two front teeth, recently posted a video of her without it. At first, few people noticed the change in her grin, but then sprinkled in throughout her comments section are fans pointing out Woods's gap.
Then, Woods posted a photo that shows clearly her gap is gone. Fans were have been quick to post comments about her new smile.
Ahead, see more photos of Woods with her new teeth, and let us know what you think of the change.
Shay Mitchell's Travel Beauty Concern Is So Relatable (but I've Never Heard of This Way to Remedy It)
Shay Mitchell is a busy woman. Between her projects and appearances, she's often traveling across the globe, but hopping between different climates and being in airplanes can severely dry out your skin. Mitchell actively combats that by moisturizing and face masking, but one thing we didn't expect to hear was that her new Wanderlust Collection with makeup brand Buxom includes an ingredient that also helps address the problem.
The line's blush contains hyaluronic acid, which has the ability to hold up to 1,000 times its weight in water. "As a traveler, I'll take every [way of moisturizing] I can get," Mitchell said. "Having hyaluronic acid infused in this blush just adds a plumpness to it, even if you didn't have all the moisture in your skin that you would normally have. When you're traveling, your skin's changing constantly, so [that] definitely helps."
The blush comes in six shades that Mitchell carefully curated. "I wanted to make sure the colors would look good on any of my friends - on people with lighter complexions and with darker complexions," she said. "Truly, the blushes and the lip polishes look amazing on every different skin tone we tried it on. That was a number one priority for me."
The line also includes six shades of Full-On Plumping Lip Creams ($21), which also have hyaluronic acid in them. Ahead, see everything in the Wanderlust Collection, which will be launching online at Buxom Cosmetics, Ulta, Macy's, and Sephora on Dec. 26 (and will start rolling out in-stores on Dec. 28).
Elf on the Shelf Got a Terrifying Makeover in This Makeup Tutorial
I had never heard of Elf on the Shelf until adulthood, and will admit I was mildly terrified to learn that parents tell their kids a doll is watching them and move it around their home. This might just be my own fear of scary dolls, but apparently I'm not the only one who has considered the custom's dark underside. Makeup artist Charlie Short created a morbid makeup tutorial featuring the festive toy getting impaled in the head by a candy cane. If I wasn't already getting weird seasonal nightmares, I sure am now. Regardless of the gore, there's no doubt this makeup look is majorly impressive, and we can't look away from the doll's ill fate.
The New Year's Resolutions to Make For Longer and Stronger Hair
Whether you're experiencing some unexplained hair loss, or just want to rid yourself of a terrible cut - growing your length out takes work. Many factors play into the strength of your hair, but we've figured them out for you. With the help of some of our favorite experts, we've put together our resolutions for the new year. Head down the long road, below.
We're Calling It Now: Lady Gaga's New Lilac Hair Will Be the Hottest Color of 2019
It looks like Lady Gaga will be kicking off her Las Vegas residency with a brand-new hair color. Would you expect anything less from the reigning queen of switching up her beauty looks? The 32-year-old entertainer just dyed her hair the dreamiest shade of lilac, which is shaping up to be one of the hottest colors of 2019.
Gaga's fiancé, Christian Carino, gave us the first peek at her fresh look by sharing an Instagram photo of her posing in front of a fountain. In the snap, the singer's light-purple hair appears to fade into a dusty blond hue, which is a pretty big change from the platinum blond she's been rocking lately. The dye job was likely done by her go-to hairstylist, Frederic Aspiras, though he has yet to confirm it on social media.
Keep reading to see how Gaga's hair has changed over the past few months, and you just might feel tempted to snag a ticket for one of her residency shows just so you can admire her pastel purple hair in person.
19 Ways to Use Pantone's 2019 Color of the Year in Your Wedding
Pantone's color of the year is the vibrant and playful living coral. Adding a splash of color to any big day, coral gives a fresh 2019 spin on wedding decor, accessories, and everything in between.
Add living coral to table displays, flower arrangements, or even the groom's tie for an added pop of pinky orange. This bold color will bring warmth and brightness to every occasion. See how to creatively incorporate living coral in your wedding ahead.
The Bride Wore Shimmering Stars at This Shakespeare-Inspired Wedding
Even though William Shakespeare published Romeo and Juliet in the 16th century, the iconic play has stood the test of time and inspired a whole range of work from paintings to movies to wedding themes. Photographer Sabrina Klomp definitely felt a creative impulse to channel the famous couple in this styled wedding shoot that took place at the Higuera Ranch in San Luis Obispo, CA.
"The concept for the shoot was a modern twist on Shakespeare's classic Romeo and Juliet," Sabrina said. "With moody blues, gold accents, and inspiration from stars and constellations, the shoot created a youthful, romantic setting for today's young-at-heart bride and groom." The bride wore a peach-tone gown with metallic stars embroidered on it - a nod to the famous quote from the chorus of the play that refers to the couple as "a pair of star-cross'd lovers." The groom looked handsome in a black suit with long hair that is parted to the side, which is reminiscent of the Shakespearean era. The shoot also incorporated stunning decor that included vibrant flowers, long candles, and gothic tableware.
Keep reading to see this dreamy and romantic Shakespearean shoot.
Related: You'll Be Starry-Eyed Over This 1920s-Inspired Wedding - Complete With Showstopping Gown!
Hold on to Your Santa Hat, It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like a Christmas-Themed Wedding
Let's be honest, Winter is amazing. It's that time of year when you can bundle up near a fireplace and sip on hot cocoa all day and, best of all, you can spend your holidays with your loved ones. Well, photographer Jessica Palacios managed to capture the amazing essence of the holiday season in this gorgeous Christmas-themed wedding shoot. "By the time Halloween comes around, I'm ready for some holiday cheer. I know I'm not the only one!" said Jessica. "We wanted to embrace every essence of Christmas with the styled shoot. The textures of this shoot to the small details, I truly believe we captured Christmas in the form of a wedding."
This shoot absolutely embodies the Christmas spirit in every detail. Even the intricate embroidery on the bride's bodice is reminiscence of snowflake patterns. The groom looks festive in a sharp suit with a lapel pin above his breast pocket made from holly leaves. The food and drinks were laid out on a wooden table, which adds a rustic charm to the shoot, while mistletoe leaves, pine cones, and wreaths are elegantly used to decorate the room. In most of the photos, the most prominent colors are deep red, forest green, and gold, which perfectly reflect the magic of Christmas.
Keep reading to see these stunning photos and look out for more hidden details!
12 January Destinations to Shake Your Holiday Hangover
Holiday hangovers are a real thing, and we're not just talking booze-wise. (Although, obviously, that too.) Festivity madness is undoubtedly exhausting, between thinking of thoughtful gifts, shopping for and wrapping said gifts, attending multitudes of merry gatherings, and managing to survive family-house-hopping craziness (insert a glass of wine - or five). So, gifting ourselves a "refresh-cation" might just be the best idea we've had all year.
Whatever your post-holiday unwind style, this roundup of January destinations has your back. Maybe you need something to work off those Christmas cookies . . . because is it even the holidays without the cookies? Perhaps you just need some solo peace and quiet . . . no problem. Or, quite possibly, you're mulling over trying something new for that new year's reset - we've got that, too.
If anything, this post-holiday travel inspiration might just give you a daydream escape to help soothe the inevitable effects of fielding dating questions from wacky Aunt Susan. You've most certainly earned a mini or not-so-mini break to look forward to in January when the holiday dust has settled. Start 2019 off on a refreshed foot with these relaxing, detoxing, and utterly restorative spots.
Think: yoga, beach, massage, meditation retreat, cozy fireplace reading. Feel: rejuvenated, refreshed, rebooted - and get some long overdue "you time."
If You Carry Your Life in Your Bag, We Found 13 of the Prettiest Options Imaginable
I keep the following things in my bag at all times: hair ties, hand cream, sunglasses, lip balm, lipstick, lip gloss, mints, a water bottle, barre socks, and enough snacks to last me at least three days. As fun as the mini bag trend is, when it comes to practicality, I am a firm believer in the bigger, the better. I also refuse to carry multiple small bags, so I have come to be pretty discerning about roomy totes, and these are the ones that have passed my test. If you're flying and looking to make the most of your "personal item," or just trying to get through the day with your 12 lip products and more, you need these spacious tote bags.
We Asked, They Answered: A Bunch of Guys Share Their Best Dating Tips (That Actually Work)
Frankly, I was starting to wonder if my old tried-and-true dating tips have gotten stale, so I decided to take a break from my own online dating experiments and waxing poetic about dating apps to listen in on what the gentlemen had to say about what works and what doesn't when it comes to the art of romance. Here are their honest answers for single men and single women navigating the world of dating.
23 Gifts That Will Make Your Best Friend Say, "You Get Me"
Your friends are your chosen family, and this season, let them know how important they are. When you're given something that really shows your personality, it feels incredible knowing the gifter took time to think about you. That's the feeling we're always trying to evoke when we give presents. You're the best best friend, so prove it with one of these 23 picks!
24 Unreal Travel Experiences You Have to Try in 2019
Start packing your bags, because we have some travel ideas that are going to make your 2019 over-the-top incredible. Travel authority Airbnb just released its travel trends for next year, and while some don't seem surprising (wellness travel is still going to be big!), at least one of them will make you say, "Whoa!"
There are six key trends that will be huge in 2019: horse yoga experiences, food experiences, historical travel, tie-dyeing experiences, mindful movement, and yoga and wine pairing. With the help of Airbnb, we've pulled together a huge list of places where you can experience all of these trends next year - and yes, that includes where you can do horse yoga!
Keep reading to get inspired for your next vacation, and make sure you have your passport handy: we think you're going to love those wine and yoga classes in Italy . . .
Cuteness Overload! These 33 Gifts Are Guaranteed to Make Anyone Smile
When we're gifting, we try to abide by this rule: if it makes us smile, it's worth buying, and that can certainly be said of all 33 of these cute gifts. Whether you're gifting your sister or best friend, they'll love receiving a mini waffle maker or a giant Rosé pillow. Yep, that's right. We've done the hard work for you, so now all you have to do is shop!
16 Gifts For People (Seriously) Obsessed With Pizza
Pizza is a way of life. That's not an opinion - it's a fact. If you know a girl whose heart is made of gold and stomach is filled with pizza, we've found the perfect gifts for her. Keep reading to see our 16 favorite pizza-themed gifts in all of their triangular splendor.
16 Gifts For People Who Need Coffee to Survive
Many of us love a cup of joe to start off the morning, but there are some people who simply can't survive without it. We know not to talk to them before they're caffeinated, and coffee actually gives them life. To help support their java lifestyle, we've found the perfect gifts for the coffee-obsessed. Check them out ahead!
21 Gifts For Women Who Really F*cking Love to Swear
Some people say that women who curse sound less intelligent, and not only do I think that's bullsh*t, but I think it's pretty f*cking sexist, too. For all of us who know that getting your point across just feels better with an added F-bomb (or two), feast your eyes on these gifts for women who love to swear and don't care one bit what you think about it. May I get a "hell yes," please?
- Additional reporting by Hilary White
Want to Do Better by the Caregivers in Your Life? Here's Some Advice - and an App - For That
Just a few years ago, it might have been surprising to see a labor activist walk the red carpet at the Golden Globes, or sit down for a Q&A with the stars of a major new movie. That was then. Now, in the era of #MeToo and Time's Up, leaders like Ai-jen Poo - director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and Caring Across Generations - are not just leading cultural change, but joining the pop-culture conversation. Poo, whose work at NDWA focuses on advocating for the rights of caregivers like nannies, housecleaners, and eldercare providers, recently paid a visit to LA to celebrate the Ruth Bader Ginsburg biopic On the Basis of Sex. The event came almost one year after Poo joined Meryl Streep on the Golden Globes red carpet to advocate for Time's Up, and as it turns out, her life's work shares a fascinating connection to the film.
Streep and Poo at the 2018 Golden Globe Awards. Image courtesy Getty / Frazer Harrison.
Even the most dedicated of RBG fans might not be aware that one the justice's first groundbreaking cases revolved around caregiver rights. In 1970, Ginsburg represented Stephen Wiesenfeld, who became a single dad after his wife died in childbirth. Wiesenfeld was then denied the right to his late wife's social security benefits, because as the law was written, only widows - not widowers - were entitled to those funds. Ginsburg saw the case as a powerful way to destabilize not just this law, but a whole network of laws, that discriminated around gender. (And, spoiler alert: she won the case.)
Caring Across Generations is an organization that brings together family caregivers, people with disabilities, seniors, and other stakeholders to build a more caring culture and economy around this kind of work - and to recognize that this work transcends gender, race, and country of origin. We caught up with Poo shortly after the screening event to discuss how the way we portray domestic workers in movies and on TV matters, how our treatment of the people who work in our homes has ripple effects, and a new tool that can help you secure benefits for childcare providers or housecleaners if you employ them.
Poo at a special screening of On the Basis of Sex. Photo courtesy Getty / Jesse Grant.
POPSUGAR: Why do you think it's important to pay attention to how caregiving is portrayed in pop culture?
Ai-jen Poo: Well, one big reason why we haven't been able to really value caregivers and raise wages for domestic workers is because that work has been so devalued - and because of this association with women and women of color, in particular. We have this incredible opportunity with all of these changes that are happening in our culture to actually flip the script on this. Our campaign is going to be called #WeKnowYouCare, and it's really going to be trying to inspire men who are in caregiving roles to speak up more publicly about the challenges of caregiving, and really try to raise awareness about its value, and particularly draw attention to all the different kinds of people who are doing it - including men.
PS: So this conversation could hopefully make people rethink some of those stereotypes - and not just about women, but about what it means to be a man and masculinity?
AP: That's one of the things that, especially in this #MeToo movement, is so important. As we start to call out toxic masculinity, and the problems with the way that dominant norms of masculinity have played out and created a lot of harm and trauma in the world, it's also really important for us to be able to talk about what is our vision for masculinity that actually is strong and is powerful - but doesn't come at the expense of women. That it's about how we can actually all be in this together, and not this zero-sum version of masculinity.
"We have to start the conversation about what is it that we actually want to replace toxic masculinity."
I think caregiving is one place where men are really showing up in powerful ways that are contributing to families and the economy. And to be able to highlight that, and have that be a part of what it means to be a man in the 21st century, just feels like a huge opportunity. There's almost, like, the flip side of the #MeToo conversation. We have to call out the culture of violence that enables sexual violence. And we have to start the conversation about what is it that we actually want to replace toxic masculinity.
PS: It's been a year since the #MeToo and the Time's Up movements took off. What do you think has shifted in the broader culture, and what do you think still really needs to be nudged forward?
AP:I think we've got an opening that is not closing. A year ago on the red carpet, we talked about how courage is contagious, and how women have been inspired by one another with the way that survivors have come forward across industries, across communities: athletes, domestic workers, people in media, people working in the fields. A silence has broken, and not only are people courageously talking, people are also courageously listening and supporting each other. We're going to show up for each other in all of these different ways, whether it's at a march, or a protest, or showing up at the polls, or running for office.
PS: Something that you discuss in your TED Talk is how the way we treat caregivers - who are disproportionately women, and women of color, and immigrants - has ripple effects on the way we treat each other as humans in society. I don't know that people necessarily always draw those parallels from what happens inside their homes to what's happening at the border, for example, as you brought up.
AP: We're so immersed in the cultural norms, and the power dynamics that shape everything in our lives, and this hierarchy. This idea that to whom we just have so many stories around us about why some people are smarter than others, and deserve more than others. And it's become so deeply seated in our culture that we take a lot of it as truth, even when it's right in our own home. Inherently, I think a lot of us know, "God, what could be more important than the person who takes care of my child?" - or takes care of my grandmother, in my case. There isn't anything more important than that. And yet, it's so normalized that these people should not have benefits, and should not earn a living wage or have any kind of economic security. These stories are not truths, but things that have become embedded in our culture . . . if we're going to try to undo inequality, we're going to have to try to unlearn those stories, too.
PS: Tell me about this National Domestic Workers Bill of Rights that you are working on with Senator Harris and Senator Jayapal. Eight states that do have their own Domestic Workers' Bill of Rights, but can you explain why it's so important to have this legislation at a federal level?
AP: Absolutely. A lot of people don't realize that there's a very long-standing exclusion in our law that domestic workers have been excluded from some of the most basic rights as workers that a lot of us have taken for granted and don't really think about because we just assume we have them. Even something like protection from sexual harassment and discrimination - the federal laws basically require that you have 15 employees or more in order to be covered by those laws. That basically excludes the entire domestic workforce. There are all these ways that domestic workers are either intentionally excluded or fall through the cracks of our existing protection. So, we need to address that. It's been 80 years. It's time.
PS: You also are working on this revolutionary idea that allows people who do employ caregivers and want to do better in their role as employers, help them get benefits.
AP: Yeah! We're so excited. Yesterday was the big launch of Alia. A lot of people tell me: "I have a house cleaner. I want to do the right thing, but I don't truly know what that is." It's not actually easy to figure that out. We just really believe that if you make easy for people to do the right thing, they will. And with Alia, if you have somebody clean your home, all you have to do is just sign them up, and, basically, they can have access to benefits for the first time. It's pretty revolutionary. We're excited to bring it first to cleaners and then, potentially, to everyone who works in a non-traditional setting.
Today we're excited to be launching Alia: a groundbreaking new way for house cleaners to access paid sick days and other benefits at work.
Learn more at https://t.co/PwjiDqvHQS pic.twitter.com/LywwCzoj79- Domestic Workers (@domesticworkers) December 11, 2018
PS: Wow. So this could be transformational for a lot of people just in the gig economy as some point?
AP: Yep. That's the vision. If it can work for housekeepers who work hidden in homes across the country, it can work for just about anyone, I believe.
As a Proud Fronteriza, I Know What It’s Like to Consider Both America and Mexico My Home
Irais Urais is city editor for University of Texas at El Paso's Borderzine, a bilingual digital magazine about the borderland. This year, Borderzine is a first-time participant in NewsMatch, a national campaign to raise funds for nonprofit newsrooms. Visit the NewsMatch site here to find out how to support their work.
I still remember the day 10 years ago when my father Octavio came home from work as a landscape designer and informed me, my mom, and my siblings that we were moving to the other side of the border. I was 13 years old and finishing sixth grade at a public school in the border city of Ciudad Juarez - considered at that time to be one of the most dangerous cities in the world because of crime and drug cartel violence.
The violence hit close to home; my uncle had recently been murdered, and several family members were threatened. I remember my dad saying, "We have no choice nor time; it's not safe for us here." I was angry and confused. I didn't want to leave my home, my school, or my friends behind. I was stunned and didn't understand why we had to move so suddenly and unexpectedly to El Paso, Texas. My family and I have always been legal residents of both countries. We were born in the US and we are Mexican residents.
El Paso and Ciudad Juarez coexist as sister cities, forming one of the largest binational metropolitan areas on the Mexico-US border, sharing a population of 2.7 million people. Thousands of people cross the border either by foot or car every day to go to work, school, and visit relatives. Although it can take one to two hours to cross the border checkpoint by car into El Paso, you can walk across the border bridge in about five minutes. That is how close we are.
"What felt like losing my home 10 years ago I now see as gaining a second home."
Before that day, I had visited El Paso with my parents, sister, and brother many times to eat at restaurants, shop for clothes, and visit relatives from my mom's side of the family. We were used to crossing the Paso del Norte International Bridge, driving to El Paso frequently, yet the thought of living there had never crossed my mind.
The day of the move - exactly a week after my dad delivered the news - was chaotic and exhausting. Because we didn't have a lot of time to pack or even process the idea that we were about to make a major move to another country, we packed so simply it seemed automatic. My sister Giselle and I helped my mom Alma pack our clothes, our favorite dolls, stuffed toys, and personal belongings into boxes. My dad rented a big truck and he and my brother packed it up with our possessions. It took us a day and several trips back and forth across the border to move everything to our new home on the west side of El Paso, near the Rio Grande River.
I was impressed with the big houses in my new neighborhood because they weren't separated by high fences and tall walls for security like they are in Juarez. In El Paso, the houses were larger and not made of concrete. The streets had sidewalks. Even though the houses in El Paso weren't separated by walls and fences, neighbors hardly ever spent time outside, nor do they seem to interact or socialize. In Juarez, we knew the first and last names of everyone on our block. The streets of my new neighborhood were safer, but seemed devoid of people and traffic. It took me several months to settle in and feel comfortable in my new bedroom. I used to share one with my sister ,and now we all had our own.
On the first day of school at Loretto Academy, an all-girls school in central El Paso, I was nervous and intimidated. I didn't speak much English at the time, but did understand what the teachers and other students said because I had studied English, starting in fifth grade, back in Juarez.
"I consider myself a fronteriza, a borderlander, someone who embodies two languages and cultures and moves smoothly between them."
I was fortunate to have a cousin who attended Loretto, and she made it a little easier for me to settle in and not feel lost. Yet, in some classes, I had to fend for myself and get out of my comfort zone. I struggled to get people to pronounce my name correctly. Sometimes, the other girls would make fun of my name, calling me "erase" or "ice" when they couldn't pronounce "Irais" properly. I didn't know what to respond because I didn't feel comfortable speaking to them in my broken English. All of my classes were in English, but I also had English tutoring after school, and I would practice with my cousin all the time. I also forced myself to watch English-language television and movies. Day to day and week to week my English improved until, two months later, I began to speak fluently.
The transition from Juarez to El Paso, from Spanish to English, shook me to the core. Before the move, I viewed El Paso as our neighbor city: a calm, welcoming, friendly place where we visited on weekends to see family. It took time, energy, and much effort to see it as home, because although it is a several-mile commute across a bridge over a trickle of a river to get from Juarez to El Paso, El Paso is not Mexico. The culture shock hit me hard.
Now that I am older and about to graduate from college in El Paso, I realize the move wasn't a goodbye to Juarez, but just a see you later.
In the first few years after our move, my parents didn't let me or my siblings cross back into Juarez, because it was still considered dangerous. Yet. my dad continued to cross the border every day to his landscaping business in Juarez. Over the last few years, as the violence has diminished, I have resumed my return trips to Juarez and now cross from El Paso to Juarez, and back to El Paso, nearly every weekend.
I visit my grandparents and spend Christmas in Mexico every year. I go to our family doctor, go shopping at Misiones, one of the main malls in Juarez, eat out at Los Arcos - my family's favorite restaurant - attend concerts and events, and hang out with my Juarez friends. Sometimes, my family spends the entire weekend camping outside at my dad's ranch, and we sometimes spend the night at my former home which we still own.
What felt like losing my home 10 years ago, I now see as gaining a second home.
You may wonder how I identify after living in both border cities. In truth, I consider myself a fronteriza, a borderlander, someone who embodies two languages and cultures and moves smoothly between them. Living on the border has inspired me to become open-minded, understanding, and welcoming of people from different backgrounds. It has taught me resiliency and the importance of adaptation.
Even though I have considered moving away at times, I don't see my life unfolding anywhere but here on the border, my home. I am Mexican and American, and consider myself fortunate to inhabit both worlds.
The 100 Best High-Tech Gifts of 2018 for Any Guy in Your Life
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- Additional reporting by Nicole Yi and Tara Block
How to Dress at the Airport: These Stars Turn the Runway Into a Catwalk
When you're thinking about what to wear on a flight, comfort is obviously the first thing to consider. But that doesn't necessarily mean you have to sacrifice your personal style. After all, they don't call it a runway for nothing. Thanks to the celebrities who know they'll be photographed on their way through LAX or London Heathrow, "airport fashion" has become a huge thing, and while some of the A-list looks are probably best left to those who fly first class, you can borrow plenty of tricks from Hollywood's frequent fliers. Whether it's dressing up your athleisure look with designer accessories or braving the terminal in your highest heels, these stars make sure they arrive at their destination in style. Keep reading for 50 looks you can copy next time you're headed to the airport.
Your BFF Will Lose It Over These 21 Adorable Gifts
Whether it's a birthday, holiday, or just because, it's always a good time to treat your best friend to a gift. We rounded up the cutest fashion, beauty, and home items any bestie would be thrilled to receive. The products come in a variety of price points so there's something for every budget. So give your BFF (or yourself) a few picks. Everyone could use a little surprise!
Cheers to 2019 With a Ginger Cocktail - Here Are 32 Refreshing Recipes to Try!
While the kiddos might be looking forward to what gifts they'll be receiving, parents are most likely wondering what cocktails they'll be serving (and drinking) during the holidays.
But even though there are traditional drinks like eggnog and hot toddies, every once in a while you might want to spice things up, and what better way to do so than with a little bit of ginger? A staple in many kitchens, ginger is easy to incorporate in a lot of classic drinks like martinis and margaritas due to the different varieties ginger comes in, such as ginger beer.
Heard enough? Then check out some of our favorite ginger-inspired cocktails and get ready to whip out the mixers. Who said mixing things up had to be hard?!
52 Amazing Bar Carts That Will Inspire You to Style Your Own
Whether it's for the holiday season or just to bring the decor in your home up a notch, bar carts are the perfect multifunctional piece. They add fun visual appeal when not in use and then become the life of the party when you're entertaining friends and family. You can also score bar carts pretty inexpensively and make them look as upscale or as playful as you want.
While what goes on a bar cart may be common knowledge (booze and tools are the essentials), when it comes to styling one, there are so many ways to go about it. Do you go classic? Simple? Show off all the liquor in your home or just your favorites? And what about glassware?
We scoped out some stunning bar carts that may spark some creativity when it comes to styling your very own bar cart. From fully stocked to minimal, clean and coordinated to glam and decadent, take a look at what we found to help bring the bar cart of your dreams to life.
The 16 Tech Gifts That Everyone's Going to Want This Season - All Under $50
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This Disneyland Churro Toffee Recipe Is a Dead Ringer For the Park's Hottest New Treat
Jenny Flake from Picky Palate is here to help you re-create Disneyland's trendiest new treat: churro toffee! Click through some of her step-by-step photos, and get the recipe at the end.
I have so much fun creating Disneyland copycat recipes! Stay tuned for more coming soon. This is "churro toffee," as I like to call it, from Disney California Adventure Park's Trolley Treats located on Buena Vista Street! Before you learn to make homemade English toffee, you'll need to purchase a candy thermometer. Check the kitchen section from any Target or Walmart. Some grocery stores even carry them. Amazon is my favorite to order for quick delivery! Be sure to check out my Mickey Mouse sugar cookies for more Disney magic at home!
12 January Destinations to Shake Your Holiday Hangover
Holiday hangovers are a real thing, and we're not just talking booze-wise. (Although, obviously, that too.) Festivity madness is undoubtedly exhausting, between thinking of thoughtful gifts, shopping for and wrapping said gifts, attending multitudes of merry gatherings, and managing to survive family-house-hopping craziness (insert a glass of wine - or five). So, gifting ourselves a "refresh-cation" might just be the best idea we've had all year.
Whatever your post-holiday unwind style, this roundup of January destinations has your back. Maybe you need something to work off those Christmas cookies . . . because is it even the holidays without the cookies? Perhaps you just need some solo peace and quiet . . . no problem. Or, quite possibly, you're mulling over trying something new for that new year's reset - we've got that, too.
If anything, this post-holiday travel inspiration might just give you a daydream escape to help soothe the inevitable effects of fielding dating questions from wacky Aunt Susan. You've most certainly earned a mini or not-so-mini break to look forward to in January when the holiday dust has settled. Start 2019 off on a refreshed foot with these relaxing, detoxing, and utterly restorative spots.
Think: yoga, beach, massage, meditation retreat, cozy fireplace reading. Feel: rejuvenated, refreshed, rebooted - and get some long overdue "you time."
How Disneyland Is Decorated "Overnight" and More Secrets From Disney's Holiday Decorator
Sorry, Buddy, but we've met someone who could dress up a location with even more festive flair than the syrup-obsessed elf in Gimbels. Meet Cathy Carson, an official Disneyland holiday park decorator and a part of a small but mighty crew worthy of Santa's workshop. For Cathy, every day is like Christmas, since she is dreaming up holiday decor ideas for the Anaheim, CA, park year-round. Yeah, we'd say that's a pretty cool job.
Cathy started working for Disney in 2003 as a temporary employee for Disneyland's holiday installation. She clearly had a knack for it, since she was asked back year after year, and now she's bringing the magic full-time. We had the chance to speak with her about her very merry career, what makes the holidays at Disneyland this year so special, and the behind-the-scenes secrets we've always wanted to know. Like, when do they start planning for 2019? And is year-round glitter on your face just a part of the job? (The answer to the latter is a resounding "yes.")
Keep reading for the answers to these burning questions as well as more photos of Disneyland's 2018 holiday decor.
Give Your Holidays a Much-Needed Kick in the Pants With These Booze-Tastic Cocktails
When you're baking up your favorite Christmas cookies and listening to your favorite Christmas music, don't forget the most important part of the equation: your Christmas cocktails.
Whether you want something toasty warm, like a hot toddy or hot chocolate, or something brisk and crisp, like a mule, we have a lot of festive options for you to choose from. There are classics, like eggnog and martinis, and some twists on your favorites, but you'll have to read through to see them all.
Queue up a Christmas film on Netflix and settle in with one of these cocktails. You'll be on your way to a holly jolly holiday.
Stop What You're Doing - Disneyland Has a Chocolate Churro For the First Time Ever, and It's Crazy Good
Out of all of Disneyland's new 2018 holiday churros, there is one you can. not. miss. The brand-new chocolate churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint is a perfect mix of sweet and salty, but what really sets it apart from the cinnamon-coated pastry pack is that it's the first time Disneyland has served a true chocolate churro. I spoke with Nubia Renteria, pastry sous chef at Disney's Grand Californian Hotel, who confirmed to POPSUGAR that it's never been done before. "The chocolate churro is all chocolate - the dough itself is chocolate - it's dusted with cocoa powder and sugar and then glazed with a chocolate sauce, pretzels, and peppermint candies," Renteria said.
At the park, I made sure to try the hot new ticket in town, and it's absolutely delicious. While some seasonal flavors can be overly sweet, have an artificial aftertaste, or just get dusted in flavorless colored sprinkles for show, this crunchy churro is a uniquely flavored treat that is chocolaty without being too sweet. The only downside? It's a drippy mess to eat, so have those napkins handy!
In fact, it even beat out the s'mores churro with marshmallow dipping sauce as my favorite churro at the park! Even Renteria, who's been with Disney for 18 years, agrees. She called this "delicious" churro her new favorite - aside from the classic, of course.
The chocolate churro with crushed pretzels and peppermint is $5.25 and located at the Frontierland Churro Cart near Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. Keep reading to see more photos of the seasonal churros at Disneyland during the holidays!
50+ Christmas Dinner Recipes That You'll Want to Make Again and Again
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Let's be honest, we've all eaten a spoonful (or two) of cold leftover mashed potatoes right out of the fridge - it's an inevitable occurrence around the holiday season. But did you know there's more you can do with your leftovers than just heating them up in the microwave? Whether you're looking for a new soup recipe or a snack for the whole family, mashed potatoes can be an incredibly useful and versatile ingredient. These 21 recipes are so tasty that you're going to want to make extra mashed potatoes as often as you can, just so you'll have leftovers!
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