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.
Public health
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.
mardi 1 mars 2016
DIY Decor Projects Worth Tackling in 2016
There are few things that are as satisfying as pulling off a successful DIY project, especially when a guest asks where you purchased it. We've rounded up 50+ of our favorite tutorials that show you how to organize, entertain, and decorate with style, without spending a fortune. So, roll up your sleeves and get cracking! You can do it.
- Additional reporting by Miranda Jones
5 Things You Never Knew About Thin Mints, Including Its Original Name
It's the most wonderful time of the year: Girl Scout Cookie season. While you're hoarding boxes upon boxes of the best ones (Thin Mints, of course), why not take a break to read a brief history of the insanely addictive, crunchy, mint-chocolate dessert? You'll learn some fun facts about the beloved cookies, and then you can get back to eating them.
- The first known record of a Girl Scout Cookies variety of a chocolate mint cookie appeared in 1939.
- The name has changed over the years - they were first called Cooky Mints!
- In 1951, the name changed to Chocolate Mints.
- They weren't called Thin Mints until 1963.
- Thin Mints were a bestseller as early as the '60s. Other bestsellers included Shortbread and Peanut Butter Sandwich Cookies.
17 Peanut Butter Desserts You Have to Try ASAP
If your peanut butter addiction is real, you're probably constantly looking for different ways to eat the irresistible spread. One of the best ways to enjoy peanut butter is in a dessert - and lucky for you, we've got 17 of them! Read on to get the recipes for glorious desserts including peanut butter s'mores dip and banana cupcakes with salted caramel peanut butter frosting.
DIY Decor Projects Worth Tackling in 2016
There are few things that are as satisfying as pulling off a successful DIY project, especially when a guest asks where you purchased it. We've rounded up 50+ of our favorite tutorials that show you how to organize, entertain, and decorate with style, without spending a fortune. So, roll up your sleeves and get cracking! You can do it.
- Additional reporting by Miranda Jones
Finally! Perfect Wine Pairings For Girl Scout Cookies
The only thing that could possibly make Girl Scout Cookies even better is a good wine pairing. And since it's officially Girl Scout Cookie season (insert praise hands emoji here), the experts at Club W have shared their suggestions. Whether you're planning a girls' night in or want to upgrade your solo movie night, you'll want to know which bottle(s) to pick up based on your cookie preference. Get ready for a match made in heaven.
Lemonades: Sauvignon Blanc
Citrusy iced lemonade cookies pair well with the tangy brightness of Sauvignon Blanc. A chilled bottle of white wine with lemony cookies on a warm day? Yes, please.
Shortbread: Grenache Blanc
What the heck is Grenache Blanc? It's a full-bodied white wine that's "about as universally delicious as a white wine can be," Club W explains. The subtle notes of vanilla complement the buttery cookie.
Samoas: Tuscan Red Blends
In other words, coconut-caramel-dark-chocolate cookies go well with red blends from Tuscany, Italy, or red blends with grapes like Syrah.
Thin Mints: Red Blends
Red wine and chocolate go together like macaroni and cheese. What complements irresistible Thin Mints best are deep, smooth red wines like berry-driven Noirs.
Tagalongs: Cabernet
Tagalongs are rich, chocolate-peanut-butter bliss, and they need a bold wine to match, and Cabernet can stand up to the layers of flavor in the soft and crunchy cookie.
See Every Oscars Red Carpet Look You'll Be Talking About Tomorrow
It's cliché but true: you save the best for last. And that's never more accurate than during award season when each red carpet - and each designer gown - is merely a dress rehearsal for the main event.
So, if you thought it couldn't get better than the Golden Globes or bolder than the Grammys, you'll want to pay close attention to what every star is wearing to Hollywood's grand finale of fashion - the Oscars.
Make sure to check out all of POPSUGAR's Academy Awards coverage, from the best preparty style to our live reporting right on the red carpet!
18 Glorious Ravioli Recipes Your Life Has Been Missing
When it comes to Italian comfort food, ravioli tops the list. Whether you're willing to make ravioli entirely from scratch (it's not as difficult as you think!) or have a package in the refrigerator you need to use, it's guaranteed to be a crowd-pleasing dinner. March 20 is National Ravioli Day, but you don't need an excuse to make these cheesy, saucy meals that range from simple toasted ravioli to homemade ravioli with goat cheese and lemon.
All the Cheesy Recipes You Could Ever Need in Your Life
The following recipes have one very important thing in common: they star the world's greatest ingredient, also known as cheese. It's time to rightfully celebrate the gooey perfection it lends to our lives on a regular basis, so here are more than 120 recipes that star cheese, including appetizers, dinners, and game-day eats. You'll find recipes filled with cheddar, brie (that's baked brie with candied bacon), feta, mozzarella, and many more cheeses, some of which you might not have had before (Humboldt Fog grilled cheese, anyone?). You're about to have a new goal for 2016: try every one of these cheesy, drool-worthy recipes.
22 Recipes That Will Convince You to Use Your Slow Cooker All Spring Long
You might associate your slow cooker with hearty Winter comfort food, but that doesn't mean you should stop using it by the time Spring rolls around. Instead of cooking over a stove on a warm day, you can take advantage of these set-it-and-forget-it recipes. Get ready to make spinach and artichoke dip, carnitas burrito bowls, loaded baked potato soup, and more slow-cooker recipes using Spring produce all season long.
20 Sweet and Savory Rolled-Up Versions of Your Favorite Foods
Lasagna is good, but lasagna roll-ups are even better. The same goes for most foods that you can turn into a spiralized version - something about making a childhood favorite like grilled cheese as a rolled-up, dip-friendly version is so much more fun. Read on to find 20 twisty spins on your favorite foods, both sweet and savory, like strawberry Nutella french toast roll-ups, chicken and sun-dried tomato lasagna rolls, and much more.
The Best Way to Store Greens
If your greens are wilting within a few days of bringing them home from the store, you can prevent it with this quick storage tip. First, wash the greens thoroughly in cold water. Submerge them in bowl full of cold water at least three times before spinning them dry. Then line a resealable bag or tupperware container with a paper towel. Transfer the greens, then top them with another paper towel. Seal the bag (some air inside is OK) or pop the lid on the tupperware and store in the fridge. That's it! This technique should keep them crisp and fresh for well over a week.
This Puppy With Braces Proves How Adorable an Awkward Phase Can Be
Dogs are always making us laugh, be it through excessive birthday excitement or their owners dressing them up in costumes. Today, a golden retriever named Wesley has brought a straight-toothed smile to our faces and reminded us of the pains of middle school, because he recently got . . . braces. Who knew dogs could have orthodontic work done?
Wesley required braces because he couldn't close his mouth properly, according to the Harborfront Hospital for Animals's Facebook page. He'll only have them on for a few weeks, which we're sure every 13-year-old wishes was the case for their treatment.
Can't wait to see your beautiful smile, Wesley!
This Puppy With Braces Proves How Adorable an Awkward Phase Can Be
Dogs are always making us laugh, be it through excessive birthday excitement or their owners dressing them up in costumes. Today, a golden retriever named Wesley has brought a straight-toothed smile to our faces and reminded us of the pains of middle school, because he recently got . . . braces. Who knew dogs could have orthodontic work done?
Wesley required braces because he couldn't close his mouth properly, according to the Harborfront Hospital for Animals's Facebook page. He'll only have them on for a few weeks, which we're sure every 13-year-old wishes was the case for their treatment.
Can't wait to see your beautiful smile, Wesley!
Brunch Faceoff: The 50 Best Pancake, French Toast, and Waffle Recipes
If you're like me, you think brunch is the best part of every weekend. You know you're having a good day when the toughest part is choosing pancakes, french toast, or waffles. With so many amazing recipes for each, it's nearly impossible to choose one, so why not keep a bunch on hand to try over the course of a long time? These 50 recipes range from sweet (Nutella-stuffed french toast) to savory (ham and cheese hash brown waffles), and they're perfect for lazy Sunday afternoons when all you want is a cup of coffee and comforting brunch. Scan for now, pin for later, and be the judge of the recipes that reign supreme.
Pittsburgh Police Honor Fallen K-9 Unit After He's Stabbed and Killed
In a brutal fight between police and two civilians last week in Pennsylvania, K-9 unit Aren was stabbed by a suspect and eventually died from his injuries. He was carried out of the vet clinic where he died, covered in the American flag, and placed into his partner's cruiser for his final ride.
Aren was a 5-year-old German Shepherd originally from the Czech Republic that came to Pittsburgh when he was about a year old. He was a four-year veteran of the police force and served with Port Authority Police Officer Brian O'Malley.
"It's a horrible thing. He's a member of that officer's family. He's a member of the law enforcement family," said Chief Matt Porter with Port Authority Police to CBS Pittsburgh.
Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered to memorialize Aren in Pittsburgh. During the service Porter said, "Aren was fluent in three languages - the first being German, the second being English, and the third being 'Brian,'" speaking of Aren's partner.
Watch the video above to see Aren being honored by his fellow officers, and have a tissue handy - it's a very touching moment.
Pittsburgh Police Honor Fallen K-9 Unit After He's Stabbed and Killed
In a brutal fight between police and two civilians last week in Pennsylvania, K-9 unit Aren was stabbed by a suspect and eventually died from his injuries. He was carried out of the vet clinic where he died, covered in the American flag, and placed into his partner's cruiser for his final ride.
Aren was a 5-year-old German Shepherd originally from the Czech Republic that came to Pittsburgh when he was about a year old. He was a four-year veteran of the police force and served with Port Authority Police Officer Brian O'Malley.
"It's a horrible thing. He's a member of that officer's family. He's a member of the law enforcement family," said Chief Matt Porter with Port Authority Police to CBS Pittsburgh.
Hundreds of law enforcement officers gathered to memorialize Aren in Pittsburgh. During the service Porter said, "Aren was fluent in three languages - the first being German, the second being English, and the third being 'Brian,'" speaking of Aren's partner.
Watch the video above to see Aren being honored by his fellow officers, and have a tissue handy - it's a very touching moment.
23 Alton Brown Recipes You Have to Try ASAP
Alton Brown recipes are always a good idea, because the Food Network chef knows a thing or two (million) about food. The Cutthroat Kitchen host is known for treating cooking like science (nitrus oxide cold brew, anyone?), and his vast culinary knowledge makes his recipes that much more desirable. These are 23 standout recipes either adapted from or directly from the chef, from basic guacamole to next-level crème brulée.
This Cop Was Just Doing His Job When He Found His Forever Friend
When Florida police officer Marcus Montgomery posted this picture on Imgur, we think his TL;DR (too long, didn't read) was spot on. He wrote, "humans suck. Leave pups on back porch in cold. He's MINE."
Officer Montgomery was called in to Panhandle Animal Welfare Society to handle some threats the shelter was getting. As he was leaving, however, he stumbled upon what would become his new forever friend. One of the shelter employees told him a litter of puppies had been dropped off the night before and left outside in near-freezing temperatures. Officer Montgomery instantly fell in love with one of them and decided his 4-year-old Pit Bull, Vader, needed a brother.
He brought Kylo Ren home as a gift to his girlfriend, and the rest, as they say, is history.
This Cop Was Just Doing His Job When He Found His Forever Friend
When Florida police officer Marcus Montgomery posted this picture on Imgur, we think his TL;DR (too long, didn't read) was spot on. He wrote, "humans suck. Leave pups on back porch in cold. He's MINE."
Officer Montgomery was called in to Panhandle Animal Welfare Society to handle some threats the shelter was getting. As he was leaving, however, he stumbled upon what would become his new forever friend. One of the shelter employees told him a litter of puppies had been dropped off the night before and left outside in near-freezing temperatures. Officer Montgomery instantly fell in love with one of them and decided his 4-year-old Pit Bull, Vader, needed a brother.
He brought Kylo Ren home as a gift to his girlfriend, and the rest, as they say, is history.
25 Insane Macaroni and Cheese Recipes You Shouldn't Live Your Life Without
Move over, classic macaroni and cheese. You're great and all, but you don't quite compare to bacon macaroni and cheese bites, popcorn shrimp mac, or mac and cheese . . . grilled cheese. If you're getting excited just thinking about those recipes, keep reading to find even more insane mac 'n' cheese recipes you'll want to make immediately.
Outdoor Seating So Stylish You'll Never Want to Come Inside
With Spring on the horizon, we're already planning garden parties and fantasizing about lazy afternoons spent reading on the patio. But there's one essential element we need in place before our outdoor space is ready for use: seating. To remedy the problem, we've gathered up our favorite weather-proof chairs, sofas, and loungers. Keep reading to check them out.
20 Chicken Recipes That Aren't Boring, Thanks to Bold Italian Flavors
If chicken is your go-to dinner on a regular basis, you probably need some new recipes in your rotation. These 20 chicken recipes are all made better by one common thing - Italian ingredients. From classic chicken piccata to cheesy caprese chicken pasta, all of these recipes will help you get out of your dinner rut and introduce you to new favorites.
Outdoor Seating So Stylish You'll Never Want to Come Inside
With Spring on the horizon, we're already planning garden parties and fantasizing about lazy afternoons spent reading on the patio. But there's one essential element we need in place before our outdoor space is ready for use: seating. To remedy the problem, we've gathered up our favorite weather-proof chairs, sofas, and loungers. Keep reading to check them out.
Funfetti Fanatics, Prepare to Obsess Over These Limited-Edition Airheads
If you love Funfetti-flavored everything, you're going to want to try this brand-new, limited-edition flavor of Airheads: birthday cake. Filled with colorful speckles of confetti, the vanilla flavor is reminiscent of Funfetti icing - a taste that hardcore birthday-cake fans will enjoy, but that others might not prefer. They're super sweet, and the somewhat grainy texture isn't quite the same as smooth icing, but if Funfetti is your choice flavor of sweets, you definitely won't be disappointed. They might be worth a try for the burst of nostalgia alone - they're basically what childhood dreams are made of. Will you be trying these?
A Hands-Free Hack For Peeling Hard-Boiled Eggs
As easy as hard-boiled eggs are to make, they're a pain to peel, that is until I learned this hack. It involves shaking the egg in a glass cup with a bit of water until the eggshell breaks into a million shards. It seemed completely unfathomable until I tested it out myself and discovered it's completely legitimate! Here's how it's done.
Fill a glass cup or a mason jar with about 1/2 inch of water. Then add the egg. If you have a mason jar, screw on the lid.
Turn the cup to the side, pressing one hand over the open end so the water doesn't pour out.
Start shaking! Don't let the egg roll around the glass, but rather make sure it's hitting the sides of the glass. You'll begin to see the eggshell cracking . . .
Keep shaking until the shell slips off! Rinse the egg under cold water to remove any small shell shards, then enjoy.
Academy Award Nominees Who Have Gorgeous Homes
The nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards are out, and we were extra excited to see that many of this year's picks are also real estate stars. Keep scrolling to check out five nominees who will be living large long after award season has passed.
lundi 29 février 2016
Academy Award Nominees Who Have Gorgeous Homes
The nominees for the 2016 Academy Awards are out, and we were extra excited to see that many of this year's picks are also real estate stars. Keep scrolling to check out five nominees who will be living large long after award season has passed.
Proof That Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts Are Even More Stylish Off the Red Carpet
Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts have long been one of our favorite Hollywood couples, but we've fallen even more in love with them after seeing all their sweet PDA on the red carpet during the 2016 award season. Their string of winning looks from the Golden Globes to the Oscars already proved to us that they have a strong fashion sense, but we wanted to see how these award-winning actors' style translates to the home, so we took a peek - and we were not disappointed. Between their two adorable boys, 8-year-old Sasha and 7-year-old Kai, and sweet little dog, the Schreiber-Watt house is one we would gladly move into any day. Keep reading for 19 pictures of Liev and Naomi's charming home life that made us love them even more.
Proof That Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts Are Even More Stylish Off the Red Carpet
Liev Schreiber and Naomi Watts have long been one of our favorite Hollywood couples, but we've fallen even more in love with them after seeing all their sweet PDA on the red carpet during the 2016 award season. Their string of winning looks from the Golden Globes to the Oscars already proved to us that they have a strong fashion sense, but we wanted to see how these award-winning actors' style translates to the home, so we took a peek - and we were not disappointed. Between their two adorable boys, 8-year-old Sasha and 7-year-old Kai, and sweet little dog, the Schreiber-Watt house is one we would gladly move into any day. Keep reading for 19 pictures of Liev and Naomi's charming home life that made us love them even more.
I KonMari-ed the Sh*t Out of My Kitchen and Here's What Happened
I don't know when or where I first discovered Marie Kondo's first book, The Life-Changing Magic of Tiding Up, but the second I saw the inviting title, I ordered it pronto. I've always struggled to keep my spaces straight - it just seemed to take too much time and require too much energy. However, after attempting the KonMari method in my own apartment and tackling the messiest thing of all, my kitchen equipment, I'm a big-time believer in the methodology.
When I moved into my San Francisco studio apartment five years ago, the kitchen bummed me out, but it wasn't a deal breaker. The cabinets and arched doorframe were original from 1928, and I tried to let that cool bit of knowledge overshadow the fact that there was no window, no oven vent, no garbage disposal, and definitely no dishwasher. I didn't ever feel inspired to cook, except for work or the occasional guest. As a result, the kitchen slumped into a random assortment of junk. I accumulated way beyond my means (I somehow ended up with five zesters and 50 kitchen towels . . . not to mention a drawer full of spare knives), and I avoided getting rid of anything! It became impossible to close cabinets unless they were fastened with rubber bands around the handles, and I always had to forcefully shove my drawers closed with my hip. And for years, I lived like this, with complete avoidance and neglect about everything.
I tackled all my clothes, books, etc., in the order presented in the book, and even though I successfully tidied up each group of items, I still felt a lot of hesitation about my kitchen. I was so embarrassingly messy - me, the food editor! And yet, the time had come, and the overflowing cabinets begged to be sorted. I started with removing the stuff on the countertop and discovered a rotten avocado just casually decomposing in my napkin holder. (Ugh, I know. Wasting avocado is a sin, and sorry for the TMI.) Instead of supporting my usual habits of tiptoeing away from the mess, I bid a sweet "thank you" to the napkin holder (and, don't laugh, the avocado too), and swiftly tossed them in the trash.
It became easier to purge as I moved along, to give away the kitchen tools that no longer served me, and to create a pile of the items I adore immensely. I let go of some of the things that had been gifted to me that I couldn't see myself ever using and focused on the items I had invested in. My VitaMix! My knife set from culinary school! My few but beloved All-Clad pans! And when it came to the food in my cupboard, I tossed the snacks and seasonings I would probably never in a million years crave while cooking. Instead, I kept the things I can never get enough of: red lentil pasta, dried mango, lemon-flavored sardines, and capers. Yeah, I know my cupboard is weird, but it most definitely "sparks joy!" (This is the main point of the book: every item you own and that takes up space in your house should simply make you feel happiness - aka "spark joy" - when you touch it).
For a good six hours on a Friday night, I scrubbed and tossed and reorganized. Then, I stepped back to take a look. I was overcome with an emotion I had never felt in my tiny apartment kitchen - excitement to cook and pride for the space I made my own. I'll have you know, I now make breakfast and dinner every night, and I never see myself wanting to return to my old habits again. My kitchen used to be a throwaway space for me in my house, but now, I find myself giddy at opening a drawer to admire and use all the tools I love.
12 Tips From Ina Garten That Will Make You a Better Cook
Ina Garten: queen of the culinary world. She's written nine cookbooks, starred in Food Network's Barefoot Contessa for over a decade, and won fans over with countless foolproof recipes. The woman knows a lot, and lucky for you and me, she's never shied away from sharing her advice. Read on for her best cooking tips. Before long, you'll be the one saying, "How easy is that?"
- Follow recipes to a T. When Epicurious asked her if she follows recipes when cooking at home, she said, "Exactly. To the half teaspoon. I measure everything, because I always think that if I've spent so much time making sure this recipe was exactly the way I want it, why would I want to throw things into a pot? I'm really a scientist."
- Respect ingredients. Simple is better, especially when cooking with fresh produce. "Buy things in season, and then only do what you need to do to make [food] taste as good as it can taste," she told Epicurious.
- Add coffee to chocolate. If you've ever seen Ina's recipe for brownies, you know she's a fan of enhancing the flavor of chocolate. "If you add coffee to chocolate, it gives it a depth of flavor," she said.
- When in doubt, add a little acidity. "Sometimes you taste something delicious, but a little hit of lemon juice or lemon zest or vinegar will just sort of wake it up," she explained.
- When entertaining, set out simple snacks instead of making elaborate appetizers. In an interview with IndieBound, she said, "I serve very simple nibbles like roasted cashews and good olives - nothing wrapped in phyllo. I never serve a first course, just a delicious dinner and dessert."
- Relaxing meals are simple meals. When asked what kind of meal she enjoys when she wants to relax, she said, "My favorite meal is a simple roast chicken with vegetables in the roasting pan.
- Don't be afraid to keep seasoning and tasting until your recipe is just right. When talking about her recipes with Food and Wine, she explained, "I just want something really, really flavorful, and I just keep going and going and testing things over and over again until I hear that sort of ping in my head that says, 'That's the flavor I'm looking for.' . . . I keep going until it's exactly what I'm looking for."
- Add salt to your microwaveable oatmeal. Ina is not ashamed to admit she eats quick-cooking oatmeal, but her tip from Bon Appétit makes all the difference: "Most people don't do their oatmeal with salt, and I think that without it, it just tastes like wallpaper paste. With salt, I think it's delicious."
- Riff off of your staple recipes. "I would say pick five recipes that are really simple - like roast chicken, macaroni and cheese, grilled fish - then do variations on those five recipes," Ina told Bon Appétit. If you can make macaroni and cheese, you can make lobster macaroni and cheese. . . . I think people get too complicated and spend too much time trying to impress everybody."
- Season your food throughout - not just at the end of - the cooking process. "It enhances the flavor of whatever you're cooking and makes food taste seasoned - not salty," she told Redbook.
- Think about every detail of a dinner party before it starts. Along with other hosting advice Ina gave The Kitchn, she said, "Music is the first key. Make sure there's music, so it feels like a party when people walk in the door. Put the drinks out on a bar so people can serve themselves."
- Make meals ahead of time as often as possible. She didn't write Make It Ahead: A Barefoot Contessa Cookbook for nothing. Ina preaches the value of make-ahead recipes from a time- and stress-saving standpoint, but she also notes that some meals taste even better when they've had time to sit. "Salads like the quinoa tabbouleh with feta are better because the vinaigrette and freshly squeezed lemon juice really soak into the quinoa," she told Today Food.
3 Quick and Easy Tips For Keeping Your Dog's Teeth in Check
We may have reached the end of National Pet Dental Health Month, but your pet's teeth are important all the time. Hopefully we've given you some useful tips for brushing already, but just in case, we have a quick and easy three-step process for keeping your dog's teeth healthy for their whole lives, courtesy of Banfield vet Dr. Andrea Sanchez. She calls it the flip, check, treat routine.
1: Flip - Flip your dog's lip up every day to check his teeth.
2: Check - Check with your vet every six months, including having your dog's teeth looked at.
3: Treat - Reward your dog within three seconds of dealing with their teeth.
By keeping these three tips in mind, as well as others we've mentioned, you can ensure that your dog's teeth stay in the best condition possible for his whole life.
Taylor Swift Donates $10,000 to Help Boy With Autism Pay For a Service Dog
Jacob is a 5-year-old boy with "bright captivating eyes and a contagious smile," his nana, Susan Garcia, wrote on a GoFundMe page she set up for him. She went on to say that Jacob has autism, and his mother recently discovered the service dog program that could change his life. However, Autism Service Dogs of America can't begin training a service dog until it is paid for in full, despite the fact that Jacob has qualified for the program.
Jacob's family set up the GoFundMe page in hopes that friends and family would help them out, and Jacob's older sister and cousin even posted a video of themselves singing their own version of "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift.
And you know what happens when Taylor finds out her fans need her help.
Taylor and her mom, Andrea, found the video and donated $10,000 to Jacob's cause. They also included the message below:
Taylor and her mom's donation officially tipped the GoFundMe page over the goal, putting Jacob one step closer to getting a service dog that will grant him independence and companionship, all while keeping him safe. Check out the amazing "Blank Space" cover below, and find out the latest on Jacob's fundraiser on the GoFundMe page.
3 Quick and Easy Tips For Keeping Your Dog's Teeth in Check
We may have reached the end of National Pet Dental Health Month, but your pet's teeth are important all the time. Hopefully we've given you some useful tips for brushing already, but just in case, we have a quick and easy three-step process for keeping your dog's teeth healthy for their whole lives, courtesy of Banfield vet Dr. Andrea Sanchez. She calls it the flip, check, treat routine.
1: Flip - Flip your dog's lip up every day to check his teeth.
2: Check - Check with your vet every six months, including having your dog's teeth looked at.
3: Treat - Reward your dog within three seconds of dealing with their teeth.
By keeping these three tips in mind, as well as others we've mentioned, you can ensure that your dog's teeth stay in the best condition possible for his whole life.
Taylor Swift Donates $10,000 to Help Boy With Autism Pay For a Service Dog
Jacob is a 5-year-old boy with "bright captivating eyes and a contagious smile," his nana, Susan Garcia, wrote on a GoFundMe page she set up for him. She went on to say that Jacob has autism, and his mother recently discovered the service dog program that could change his life. However, Autism Service Dogs of America can't begin training a service dog until it is paid for in full, despite the fact that Jacob has qualified for the program.
Jacob's family set up the GoFundMe page in hopes that friends and family would help them out, and Jacob's older sister and cousin even posted a video of themselves singing their own version of "Blank Space" by Taylor Swift.
And you know what happens when Taylor finds out her fans need her help.
Taylor and her mom, Andrea, found the video and donated $10,000 to Jacob's cause. They also included the message below:
Taylor and her mom's donation officially tipped the GoFundMe page over the goal, putting Jacob one step closer to getting a service dog that will grant him independence and companionship, all while keeping him safe. Check out the amazing "Blank Space" cover below, and find out the latest on Jacob's fundraiser on the GoFundMe page.
Oscar-Winner Leonardo DiCaprio Is Opening the Eco-Resort of Your Dreams
If you had a mad crush on Leonardo DiCaprio in the '90s, then you probably fantasized about taking a romantic beach vacation with him (à la The Beach) more than once. Well, the romantic part probably won't happen, but starting in 2018 you can explore Leo's private beach while staying at his new eco-resort. The environmentally impassioned activist announced this month that he plans to develop his private, 100-plus-acre island off the Belizean coast - a place that he calls "heaven on earth" - into a luxury resort focused on restoring the overfished, deforested land.
"Belize is truly unique. It has the second largest coral reef system in the world, and it has some of the most biodiverse marine life, like the manatee population and almost every species of fish you can imagine. Then there are the Mayan temples and the culture," DiCaprio told The New York Times of the location, adding that he wants to change the world with the resort. "I couldn't have gone to Belize and built on an island and done something like this, if it weren't for the idea that it could be groundbreaking in the environmental movement."
Dubbed "Blackadore Caye, a Restorative Island," the development will contain both private homes and traditional resort villas. DiCaprio has selected Delos to head the project, which will also feature artificial reefs to shelter sea life and a seagrass nursery to nourish local manatees. In addition to a bevy of restorative features for the island itself, DiCaprio has enlisted the help of Deepak Chopra to design wellness programming for the resort's guests.
The actor and environmentalist's goal with his island development is to "create something not just environmental, but restorative," and it sounds like DiCaprio will certainly succeed. Check out these photos of Blackadore Caye and the surrounding areas of Belize to start your new vacation fantasy, and mark your calendar for its tentative opening date of 2018.
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Oscar-Winner Leonardo DiCaprio Is Opening the Eco-Resort of Your Dreams
If you had a mad crush on Leonardo DiCaprio in the '90s, then you probably fantasized about taking a romantic beach vacation with him (à la The Beach) more than once. Well, the romantic part probably won't happen, but starting in 2018 you can explore Leo's private beach while staying at his new eco-resort. The environmentally impassioned activist announced this month that he plans to develop his private, 100-plus-acre island off the Belizean coast - a place that he calls "heaven on earth" - into a luxury resort focused on restoring the overfished, deforested land.
"Belize is truly unique. It has the second largest coral reef system in the world, and it has some of the most biodiverse marine life, like the manatee population and almost every species of fish you can imagine. Then there are the Mayan temples and the culture," DiCaprio told The New York Times of the location, adding that he wants to change the world with the resort. "I couldn't have gone to Belize and built on an island and done something like this, if it weren't for the idea that it could be groundbreaking in the environmental movement."
Dubbed "Blackadore Caye, a Restorative Island," the development will contain both private homes and traditional resort villas. DiCaprio has selected Delos to head the project, which will also feature artificial reefs to shelter sea life and a seagrass nursery to nourish local manatees. In addition to a bevy of restorative features for the island itself, DiCaprio has enlisted the help of Deepak Chopra to design wellness programming for the resort's guests.
The actor and environmentalist's goal with his island development is to "create something not just environmental, but restorative," and it sounds like DiCaprio will certainly succeed. Check out these photos of Blackadore Caye and the surrounding areas of Belize to start your new vacation fantasy, and mark your calendar for its tentative opening date of 2018.
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I used Colombian instant coffee from Trader Joe's because that's where I shop, but you can use any ground instant coffee you can find. The recipe is beyond easy. First, heat up a couple tablespoons of water (either in the microwave, stovetop, or electric kettle) until boiling. Pour into a glass cup, then mix in a heaping spoonful of the coffee granules.
Fill the cup halfway with your creamer of choice (I used unsweetened almond milk) and a little vanilla bean simple syrup for sweetness (vanilla almond milk would work great, too). Be sure to leave enough room to top with a couple handfuls of ice.
And voilà - you're ready to walk out the door with your homemade iced coffee! This is quick and easy enough to do on busy weekday mornings or a great way to start off the weekend without having to leave your place.
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Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's Home Life Is Straight Out of a Country Song
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill just celebrated 19 years of wedded bliss, and while we've always wished our love life were as romantic as one of their duets, we now have something else to admire: their beautiful home life. The country superstars and their three daughters' home life is oozing with Southern charm - and we're taking pointers. Grab a sweet tea and read on for the 16 times we wanted to join the McGraw-Hill clan.
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25 Storage Solutions So Chic You Won’t Believe They’re From IKEA
Ikea has long been who we've thought of for inexpensive storage options for the closet, garage, or attic. But thanks to a recent reinvigoration from designer, style guru, and all-around home/life philosopher Ilse Crawford, Ikea now offers storage solutions so chic you'll be proud to bring them out of the closet.
The best storage options can be repurposed at different points in your life - changing with you as your needs change. So look for items that can do double duty, or items that could work in more than one room: living and bedroom, or bath and kitchen. The 25 Ikea products that follow feature organic materials, simple but elegant design, and an earth-oriented color palette.
25 Storage Solutions So Chic You Won’t Believe They’re From IKEA
Ikea has long been who we've thought of for inexpensive storage options for the closet, garage, or attic. But thanks to a recent reinvigoration from designer, style guru, and all-around home/life philosopher Ilse Crawford, Ikea now offers storage solutions so chic you'll be proud to bring them out of the closet.
The best storage options can be repurposed at different points in your life - changing with you as your needs change. So look for items that can do double duty, or items that could work in more than one room: living and bedroom, or bath and kitchen. The 25 Ikea products that follow feature organic materials, simple but elegant design, and an earth-oriented color palette.
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Updated! Pick This Up, Not That: Trader Joe's New February Foods
The year started off with some winning new Trader Joe's products in January, but February is coming in strong, too. We tested them all for you so you know what to pick up and what to skip on your next shopping trip, and spoiler alert: that Hatch Chile Mac and Cheese is going to top your grocery list.
How The Property Brothers Created the Ultimate Vacation Pad
Some guys have a man cave, but Property Brothers Drew and Jonathan Scott have a whole house dedicated to relaxing. Looking for a place to decompress in the midst of their hectic traveling and shooting schedules, they decided to hunt for a vacation home in Las Vegas. Besides being a mecca for fun, Las Vegas also offers affordable real estate, dry heat, and proximity to their older brother JD, who calls Las Vegas home. Fast-forward a few years, and the four-bedroom, 5,400-square-foot foreclosed home Drew and Jonathan purchased is just another stunning example of their house-flipping prowess. Featured in HGTV Magazine, we decided to hone in on our favorite spots in the house. Let's take a tour, shall we?
12 Things Your Summer Wedding Needs
If you happen to snag a Summer wedding date, consider yourself a lucky bride. You won't have to worry about the sun setting too early or the flowers you want being out of season, but you might still feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions you'll need to make. To help lessen the stress of the big day, we narrowed it down to 12 wedding ideas that capture that quintessential Summer vibe.
12 Things Your Summer Wedding Needs
If you happen to snag a Summer wedding date, consider yourself a lucky bride. You won't have to worry about the sun setting too early or the flowers you want being out of season, but you might still feel overwhelmed by all of the decisions you'll need to make. To help lessen the stress of the big day, we narrowed it down to 12 wedding ideas that capture that quintessential Summer vibe.
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