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.
mercredi 6 mars 2019
The Unexpected Tool That Kept Me Calm During the Most Stressful Times of My Life
Between facing a job loss, becoming self-employed, and learning a lot more about myself than I could have ever imagined, let's just say last year was one for the books. I searched high and low for ways to calm my anxieties and stay focused on the positive, but nothing seemed to work. I tried every standard remedy, and yet what ultimately brought me some peace of mind wasn't meditation or CBD, but essential oils.
I was about two months into working as a full-time freelancer - and having a hard time adjusting to life without a 9-to-5 - when a friend mentioned how much she loved her essential oil diffuser. I had tried and tested essential oils during my days as a beauty editor, and while I was curious about their healing properties, I never really knew what to do with them. That didn't stop me from being intrigued by a diffuser, especially since my friend told me that the scents and steam helped her feel calmer. I figured, if nothing else had worked to help me find my Zen, it couldn't hurt to try it.
I did some research on essential oil diffusers, which helped me create a wish list: anything I purchased would need to mist for several hours, and it couldn't be noisy or distribute heat throughout the room. I ultimately settled on a diffuser from Saje Natural Wellness because it checked all the boxes and the brand also offered plenty of essential oils, including lavender, eucalyptus, and lemongrass.
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For those of you who are unfamiliar with how these diffusers work, here's a bit of a breakdown. You fill a small compartment of the diffuser with water, then add your essential oils. It's advised that you add around 10 to 15 drops of oil into the water, depending on how intense you'd like the aroma. You then turn on the diffuser to activate the steam, and within a few minutes, you'll notice the scent and steam begin to fill the room. Essential oil diffusers typically don't use heat, so you're getting the oils in a very pure form.
The first time I tried the diffuser, I opted for lavender, since it's known to help reduce stress. I'd be lying if I said my anxieties melted away the moment I let some oils stream into the air, but I did find that I was able to get my work done at a better pace. It felt good to make self-care more of a priority, and although the scent wasn't my favorite, I knew I wanted to try the diffuser again.
This isn't to say that the essential oils have removed those feelings entirely - that's just not how anxiety works - but they have helped me cope better than other methods I've tried.
I set it out for about two hours the next night, this time using eucalyptus oil, which is also supposed to help promote a sense of calmness. It was a game changer. The eucalyptus made me feel more relaxed than the lavender but also more productive, and it eased a lot of the tension I had been feeling, which is exactly what I needed to stay on track with my work. This time, with my mind quieter, I also found the sound of the steam to be very soothing.
I used the diffuser three times a week throughout the next month and noticed that I didn't feel my usual sense of worry as frequently as I had before. This isn't to say that the essential oils have removed those feelings entirely - that's just not how anxiety works - but they have helped me cope better than other methods I've tried, like cutting caffeine or going for a walk. I'm hopeful that it'll be even more relaxing soon, as I plan to add some deep-breathing exercises to my routine. If you're ready to give an essential oil diffuser a try, keep reading for some options that caught my eye, including my personal favorite.
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All These College Gymnasts' Floor Routines Are So Good, We Can't Stop Watching
Last April, UCLA won its seventh NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championship, but not before a floor routine from one of its student-athletes went viral. The theme was Michael Jackson. The gymnast's name? Katelyn Ohashi. (And yes, she even did the moonwalk.)
In the Bruins' Jan. 12 meet against California, UC Davis, and Michigan State, Katelyn took the internet by storm with a new routine that earned her a perfect 10. This year, the senior dances to a mashup of classics like "September" by Earth, Wind & Fire and Tina Turner's "Proud Mary." Not to mention, she does the moonwalk yet again.
If you loved her dynamic routines, we're bringing you more electric performances on floor from college gymnasts across the country. These women remind us that competition, especially in a sport as intense and dangerous as gymnastics, can actually be fun.
Packed with skill, good music, and lots of fearless attitude, these are a must see.
Amazon Sells 70-Calorie Coconut Turmeric Wraps - Add Them to Your Cart NOW
Wraps are getting a complete makeover in 2019. Say goodbye to boring flavors - we're talking egg wraps, cheese wraps, beet wraps, coconut wraps, and now, turmeric wraps. Whether you're strictly low-carb or you're looking for something that doesn't have a bunch of additives and ingredients you can't pronounce, the Nuco Coconut Turmeric Wraps ($14 for two packs of five wraps) seem like a good option.
It may be hard to believe, but these wraps are made with four ingredients: coconut meat, coconut water, unrefined coconut oil, and turmeric powder. They're also Paleo, vegan, gluten-free, and keto-friendly. Each wrap contains only 70 calories, five grams of fat, six grams of carbohydrates, four grams of net carbs, and three grams of total sugars.
We know what we're making first with these wraps: a breakfast burrito. Add them to your cart now, because they're going to sell out fast!
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10 Low-Carb Breads For Those Days When You Just Really Need a Sandwich (Ugh, Same)
Going low-carb (or even keto!) doesn't have to mean cutting out bread completely. And if that news weren't reason enough to celebrate, consider this: there are tons of companies that cater to low-carb sandwich-lovers by creating breads made from whole grains or virtuous ingredients like almond flour. If you like to get in the kitchen yourself, there are even premade mixes available to take the guesswork out of whipping up your own recipe. Keep reading for a wide range of breads that are equal parts tasty and light in carbs - and just begging to be topped with avocado and greens.
Learn How to Lift Weights (and Build Muscle) With This 4-Week Beginner Workout Plan
Weightlifting is one of the best ways to build muscle and lower your body fat percentage. A 2006 review in the British Journal of Sports Medicine reported that weightlifting will also increase your bone mass, improve your cardiovascular levels, and enhance your sense of well-being.
If your goal is to learn how to lift weights, but you aren't exactly sure where to get started, I've got you covered. This four-week strength program will provide you with a strength foundation and teach you the basics.
Because everyone has different strength levels, here are general recommendations to determine the amount of weight you should lift. For upper-body exercises, I recommend starting with 7.5- to 10-pound dumbbells. If the weight is too light or too easy, feel free to make adjustments. For lower-body exercises with dumbbells, start with 10- to 15-pound dumbbells increasing or decreasing the weight as necessary. For barbell exercises, begin by adding 10 pounds to each side increasing or decreasing the weight as needed.
As always, make sure to warm up and cool down before and after your workout. Here's a dynamic warmup and a total-body stretch sequence to follow.
Bring the Great Outdoors Indoors With These Big and Beautiful Houseplants
Plants are always a nice addition to a home, but it's time they take center stage in your home decor! Give your house a Spring revamp with big, stylish houseplants that will not only brighten up your living space with bold color but will also improve the air quality. With a variety of plants that range from pet-friendly shrubs to groundbreaking greenery, the houseplants on this list will become your new favorite home decor showstoppers.
Going green is cool in more ways than one.
Say What?! Reese's ENORMOUS Peanut Butter Cups Weigh In at a Half-Pound Each
Thinner chocolates, you say? Strike that! Reverse it! It hasn't been long since the release of Reese's THiNS, but the candy company pulled a full Willy Wonka and turned everything topsy turvy by creating a giant pack of Reese's peanut butter cups that weigh in at one full pound (half a pound per cup). What are you even supposed to do with that much chocolate?! Well, Reese's suggests grabbing a friend - or two, or three, or seven - to share these oversize treats with. Realistically, you might have to do just that to get through ONE of these huge cups. Seriously, they're too much peanut butter, chocolaty goodness for one person to handle - unless you like a challenge.
Bustle first pointed us in the direction of these giant Reese's, which are available at IT'SUGAR ($20) and a few other retailers. Unlike an original Reese's cup, which has 110 calories each and two peanut butter cups per serving, the massive cups come in at 190 calories per serving (six servings per cup).
You've got to have a pretty big sweet tooth to finish one of these Herculean chocolates on your own. Reese's might want us to pick sides with the Reese's THiNS versus the huge Reese's, but no matter which you choose, there's going to be plenty of peanut butter and chocolate to go around this Easter.
Spiked Still Water Exists Now, and I Don't Know About You, but I'm Feeling Parched
If you often get bored at the thought of spending your day gulping down bottles of flavorless water, boy do I have news for you. Thanks to the genius minds over at Pura Still, spiked still water is officially a thing, so if you need me, I'll be out buying a six-pack.
Pura Still is a flavored, alcoholic still water that the company describes as being the "first of its kind" since it "doesn't need bubbles to keep things interesting." According to a product description, its primary ingredients are purified water, malt alcohol base, cane sugar, citric acid, natural fruit flavors, and coconut water powder. The gluten-free water is sold in three different flavors (blackberry, mango, and mandarin orange) and each bottle contains 90 calories and 1 gram of sugar, coming in at 4.5 percent ABV - just enough to get you a little tipsy, depending on your level of tolerance.
Pura Still is currently sold in stores like Trader Joe's, Rite Aid, Walmart, and more, so you can check out the store-locating tool on the brand's official website to find out where to buy it near you. Before you throw on your shoes to make a grocery store run, keep reading to get a look at each flavor.
Disney's New Tangled-Inspired Cupcakes Are Topped With Mini Lanterns - Too Cute!
I've got a dream, and it definitely involves getting my hands on one of Disney World's adorable new Rapunzel cupcakes. Available exclusively at the Intermission Food Court in the All Star Music Resort, these Tangled-inspired cupcakes kind of make me want to swing on over to Disney World on a 50-foot rope made out of my own hair. Just as we'd expect from the most magical place on Earth, Disney made the cupcake look a lot like Rapunzel herself - complete with a piped yellow buttercream braid and topped with rainbow sprinkles (like the flowers in her hair!). Each cupcake is also topped with a white chocolate paper lantern printed with the official Corona kingdom sun symbol.
The yellow cupcakes are piled high with purple raspberry-lemon buttercream - which swirls down inside the cupcake - and sprinkled with pearl-like sugar beads, according to Disney Food Blog. So, the next time you're at Disney World, why not take a page out of Rapunzel's book and try something new?
Just 34 Stunning Photos of Cherry Blossoms That'll Make You Bloom With Happiness
Cherry blossoms aren't just an excellent backdrop for your photos and Instagram posts - they've inspired artists for centuries, and it's not hard to see why. Every Spring, cherry trees around the world explode into incredible displays of fragrant white and pink flowers. From Japan to North America and almost everywhere in between, these displays have become famous and are such an incredible sight to see, they're totally worth a visit. Whether it's a single tree in bloom or a park full of dozens of sakura in varying hues, these pictures prove that cherry blossoms are as pretty as a painting.
Sonic Is Selling Double Stuf Oreo Waffle Cones - So Yeah, Don't Mind If I Do
By the time you read this, I'll have already gotten up from my desk, grabbed my wallet, and headed to the nearest Sonic Drive-In to finally get my hands on one of its Double Stuf Oreo Waffle Cones. Because even though Spring hasn't sprung just yet, ice cream season is apparently whenever Sonic says it is, which is why the fast-food chain announced on Feb. 21 that the popular dessert option has officially made its way back to the menu for a limited time.
"It's BAAAACK! The Double Stuf @OREO Waffle Cone will make all your cookie and créme dreams come true," Sonic wrote on Twitter. The indulgent dessert is made with a chocolate Oreo waffle cone that's coated on the inside with Oreo crème and filled with vanilla ice cream before being topped off with even more Oreo crème and crushed Oreo pieces. The cones are currently being sold for just $3 each at participating Sonic locations, and since they'll only be around for a limited time, you might want to start sprinting to a restaurant near you.
Costco Has 5-Cheese Shamrock-Shaped Ravioli For St. Patrick's Day, So I'm Feeling Very Lucky
If you're still stressing about a somewhat elaborate St. Patrick's Day menu, you might want to put a hard stop on planning and get this shamrock-shaped ravioli instead. Costco is now carrying the festive item from Nuovo Pasta, the same company that sold its adorable heart-shaped ravioli for Valentine's Day. As cute as the themed ravioli is, it's all about taste, too - there's a blend of five cheeses in each little pillowy pocket of dough.
Imported Irish aged cheddar gives it sharpness, while mozzarella, ricotta, parmesan, and white cheddar add creaminess and a salty bite. Serve it simply with butter and parmesan cheese, or dress it up with your favorite sauce (Might I suggest pesto for an extra dose of green?). At $10 for two big 20-ounce packages in one, this grocery-store gem has us feeling pretty lucky. Nuovo has had the popular shamrock-shaped pasta for years, so if you've yet to try it, stock up ahead of March 17.
This Restaurant Offers "Instagram Butlers" With Your Meal, and No, We're Not Kidding
At most restaurants, waiters serve your meal, but at Cleo, "Instagram butlers" serve looks. Sound confusing? Well, the Miami eatery offers a new "Instagram butler" service with your meal, and it's basically any social-media-lover's dream. As Cleo puts it, think of your Instagram butler as "your personal social media concierge." In addition to suggesting the most Insta-worthy dishes on the menu, butlers provide guests with an LED ring light, which they're trained on how to set up and use. And during your meal, the butlers are at your service to hold up the light, tell you what you and your hummus's best angles are, and take pictures for you (because if I'm paying $100 for a meal, you're damn right I'm 'gramming it).
If you are not in Miami and don't see any butlers in your near future, you can still get that money shot at your next meal with these #FoodPorn tips from Cleo's Instagram butlers. Keep reading to learn them all now, and happy snapping!
These 13 Items on Magnolia Table's Menu Are Worth a Trip to Waco
Chip and Joanna Gaines knew what they were doing when they decided to open Magnolia Table. The HGTV superstars and lifestyle gurus created a restaurant that was practically made for foodies (and Instagram). While everything on their menu looks amazing, there are some dishes that have been standout favorites, and it's very easy to see why. From warm, comforting biscuits to sugary treats, the following 13 items from Magnolia Table's menu are ones we just can't get enough of. I wonder if the tater tots and doughnut holes can be shipped directly to me? If not, I'll just have to move to Texas.
Pillsbury Has Ready-to-Bake Marshmallow Sugar Cookies - and My Oven Is Ready
The Pillsbury Doughboy is back at it again with his cute little laugh and more extra large cookies than our wallets can handle - this time in the form of Marshmallow Sugar Cookies! In a truly sweet post, Candy Hunting shared the news of the launch on Instagram and explained that the ready-to-bake cookies are marshmallow and sugar cookie-flavored, with little bits of actual marshmallow in every bite. With a drizzle of chocolate on top, they're basically the s'more cookie we all want (and deserve).
And that's not even the best part! While typical ready-to-make Pillsbury cookie dough is sold with 24 cookies per package, the Marshmallow Sugar Cookies will be sold at 12 cookies per package - which means they're going to be BIG. According to Best Products, the limited-edition cookies will go on sale beginning March 1 at retailers across the country, including Target, Walmart, Kroger, Wegmans, Meijer, and Hy-Vee. With little pockets of marshmallowy goodness baked right into each cookie, I can only imagine that they are going to be the perfect treat to pair with a steaming cup of hot chocolate.
Just 43 Beautiful Photos of Ireland to Fuel Your Irish Pride
Ireland is one of those beautiful countries that deserves a visit any time of year - not just for St. Patrick's Day. The Emerald Isle, home to rolling green hills, stunning cliffs, and Guinness (don't think we'd forget about Guinness), is a stunning European vacation that deserves a spot on your travel bucket list.
We combed the internet and found 40-plus of the most beautiful photos of Ireland, from Dublin city to the Cliffs of Moher and everything in between, to inspire your next vacation. Or if you don't have any travel plans, let these scenic shots of Ireland brighten your day . . . and maybe make you thirsty for a Guinness.
25 Disneyland Eats and Treats That Deserve to Be Instagrammed
Disneyland is one of the most magical places on Earth, and that's due in large part to its incredible food offerings. We bet even the biggest Disneyland fans haven't yet eaten their way through all the offerings at the parks, from insanely decadent doughnuts to endless churro flavors - especially since the menus are always changing! Read on to see the most Instagram-worthy eats available now at Disneyland, including both classics and new trends (like the Get Your Ears On 90th anniversary celebration treats). And for the best 'gram possible, be sure you pair them with Disneyland's most Instagrammable spots.
My Boyfriend and I Almost Broke Up Over Household Chores - Here's How We Finally Made It Work
When my boyfriend and I first moved in together, I made it clear that I was not some magical cleaning fairy that would wash the dishes and vacuum the carpet whenever dirt would appear. We were now sharing the same space, and I expected both of us to pull our weight and our chores to be split evenly and fairly. But not long after we settled into our place, I found myself constantly following him around, picking up the dirty clothing he carelessly dropped on the floor. That quickly turned into me resenting my partner, shrugging off his affectionate advances, and grumbling under my breath constantly.
My boyfriend isn't insensitive to other people's needs, but now that I'm a bit calmer after the dust (pun intended) has settled, I can admit that there were definitely things I did wrong, too. I left water on the bathroom floor when I got out of the shower, which drove him nuts and to which I'd respond, "You care about that, but you can't pick your dirty clothes up?" Eventually we both realized we had habits that needed to change if this was going to work.
The reason some people seem helpless when it comes to housework isn't because they consciously believe their partner will do it. Subconsciously, once habits have been ingrained, many people often just don't "see" what needs to be done. There's even some evidence that messiness is in our DNA! I was raised in a home where clutter was an absolute no-no. However, I had a bathroom to myself when I was younger and almost never had to answer for my splashy showers since the water had often dried up before my mom ever saw it (the mold was a different story).
But back to our new apartment. If there was one thing that got us through this difficult period, it was compromise. We calmly and reasonably discussed how we both worked the same eight hours each day, therefore, we should divide the housework more evenly. We attempted splitting the chores up 50/50. My boyfriend readily agreed to the responsibility of running the recycling to the sorting center twice weekly, vacuuming the carpets, sweeping off the front and back porches, and - yes - picking clothes up off the floor.
I handled the daily counter wipe downs, mopping two to three times per week, and cleaning the bathrooms weekly. We also agreed upon hanging a white board on the kitchen refrigerator with a list of housework we wanted done, as well as by when, and I must admit, having the sign right there in front of us every time we reached into the fridge for a soda helped a lot.
Another big piece of advice I have for new couples moving in together is to consider downsizing your home and belongings. Having less space to clean makes it that much easier to tackle, and having less stuff to pack, unpack, and dust off is a huge win during this new and often stressful time period.
We bonded and opened up a lot to each other during this time period as well. He let me know that my penchant for perfection made him feel incompetent, and my constant "my way or the highway" mentality made him feel like no attempts to please me were ever good enough. It was equally important that I work on changing myself as well. I had to let go of the comfort I had established while living in my own element for so long. During this trial-and-error period, I learned what mattered to him in a clean home, as he did with me. I also had to learn to show appreciation for what he did do, instead of constantly focusing on what had yet to be done. He did the same.
You learn to pick your battles, because, let's face it, learning to live with another person isn't easy. Ever. However, living together as a couple is a lot different than living with a roommate. There's a vested interest on both ends to make it work, which is a positive. But a potential negative is that there's also a comfort with a partner that will probably be a bit different than what you had with your roommate in college. It's easier to jump to anger and say things you don't mean with someone you're more comfortable with. Understanding this was the first step to fixing our daily interactions at home.
Those who find themselves in a similar situation may want to try the following:
- Focus on positive praise, not negative criticisms.
- Communicate openly about what's needed from your partner.
- Address feelings of resentment immediately - bottling up feelings leads to contempt, which murders love.
- Learn to let the little things go - as in, prioritize.
Is my relationship with my boyfriend now perfect? Of course not. No relationship is. But have my boyfriend and I mastered the art of compromise? I think so. Every relationship involves both give and take, and spending less than five minutes weekly wiping up the bathroom floor is a bit of labor I don't find at all burdensome if it means not finding his shirts all over the bedroom floor. Communication and appreciation kept our relationship alive during this transitional time, and our bond is now stronger than ever.
50+ Surprisingly Stylish St. Patrick's Day Decorating Ideas
You don't have to be Irish to get in on the St. Patrick's Day fun, and you don't have to wait until March 17 to get into the holiday spirit - if you decorate your house now, that is. A few well-placed shamrocks, a nod to rainbows here and a pop of green or gold there, and your home will be filled with the luck of the Irish in no time. And to keep your abode looking more on-trend than tacky, we've rounded up surprisingly stylish ways real people are decking out their houses for this fun holiday. Get inspired ahead.
- Additional reporting by Maggie Winterfeldt
The Absolute Best Way to Cook Zucchini Noodles
Congrats! You've successfully made zoodles in a spiralizer. Now, onto the important question: how do you actually cook them? Unlike pasta, you fortunately don't need to wait around for a pot of water to boil. Instead, you treat the veggie "noodles" as vegetables you'd normally sauté on the stovetop.
The best way to cook a batch of zoodles is to heat one or two tablespoons of oil, such as olive oil or coconut oil, in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the noodles with a generous pinch of salt and a little pepper. After about five minutes, the zoodles will be slightly softened but not mushy, which is what you're after. They'll be similar to the al dente texture of traditional pasta.
And that's it! You can turn off the heat and turn your zucchini noodles into a full meal catered to your preference. You could add homemade bolognese sauce, basil pesto and parmesan cheese, lemon butter shrimp and red pepper flakes, or even more of your favorite satueed veggies to the mix. After trying out this healthy alternative to carb-heavy pasta a few times, you might convince yourself you like it almost as much as the real thing.
Ready to get cooking? Here are some more zucchini noodle recipes to get you started.
BRB . . . Stocking My Fridge With New Starbucks Bottled Frappuccinos - in Every Flavor!
Get ready to step outside your morning coffee queue, because Starbucks is looking to shave some time off your daily routine with a whole bunch of new bottled drinks - and they come with an energy-packed punch! In addition to the release of its dreamy new Cloud Macchiato, Starbucks has six new bottled drinks hitting store shelves, including three Starbucks Tripleshot Energy drinks and three Bottled Starbucks Frappuccinos. Excuse me while I empty my entire fridge and restock with obscene amounts of caffeine.
Available exclusively in grocery stores beginning March 5, the new drinks are meant to give you that morning coffee fix, whether you're on the go or working from home. If you're looking to start off the day strong, you can load up on Tripleshot Energy drinks, available in Caramel, Caffe Mocha, and French Vanilla flavors. Yum! And if you'd rather start your mornings on a slightly sweeter note, the brand has also released Caramelized Honey Vanilla, Toasted White Chocolate, and Salted Dark Chocolate Bottled Frappuccinos. Repeat: Salted Dark Chocolate.
For those set on brewing their own coffee, a limited-edition Starbucks Blonde Sunrise Blend with a hint of chocolate has also been unveiled, available in both coffee-ground and K-Cup packaging. Keep reading for a peek at the new Starbucks products, and don't be afraid to rush on over to your nearest grocery store to stock up before your next workday rolls around.
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Say "Thank U, Next" to Your Usual Starbucks Order, Because the Cloud Macchiato Is Here
Get ready to say "thank u, next" to your usual Starbucks order, because the coffee chain just dropped a new beverage - the Cloud Macchiato - and yes, Ariana Grande is involved. The dreamy drink, which is now a permanent menu item, stars a light cloud of cold milk foam that's topped with espresso shots and finished with a caramel drizzle (no added sweetener required - hah). It's available in two flavors - Caramel and Cinnamon - both of which can be ordered either hot or iced. This drink sounds so tasty, we have no (happy) tears left to cry!
On March 4, just one day before the beverage was officially released, Starbucks sent Ariana fans into a full-blown tizzy when its social media accounts began teasing the Cloud Macchiato in a series of cryptic posts. The brand's Twitter account shared a handful of cloud-themed photos prompting followers to just keep breathin' and zoom in on the images, which revealed hidden messages related to Ariana's music. The "God Is a Woman" singer herself also got in on the fun by firing off an emoji-filled tweet that alluded to the March 5 drop of the Starbucks Cloud Macchiato. We're definitely vibin' on this collaboration!
Keep reading to relive the mysterious yet oh-so-genius social media posts Starbucks used to promote the Cloud Macchiato, and head to your nearest store to try the new caramel-topped drink, which will definitely have you breaking up with your girlfriend basic iced coffee.
These Beauty Brands Are Giving Back in the Best Way on International Women's Day
Beauty brands are celebrating International Women's Day in the best way: by offering discounts on bestselling products and making charitable donations to empowering, female-focused organizations. Ahead, see our favorite offerings from the companies that are giving back to women across the globe.
Lip Smacker's New Spring Products Are Sprouting, and They're Cute as Can Be
Lip Smacker never fails to bring us the cutest, most deliciously scented products, and this Spring is no exception. The cult-favorite brand is giving balm enthusiasts even more to add to their bottomless collection with new characters, scents, and products. Not only is the brand offering adorable Easter-themed packaging, but it is also unveiling egg- and bunny-shaped bath bombs to plop into your Spring tub. Check out the very cutest products from the collection ahead.
The Jonas Brothers Just Performed a "Year 3000" Parody, So, No, We're Not Doing Fine
Thank god we didn't have to wait until the Year 3000 for a Jonas Brothers reunion. Nick, Joe, and Kevin continued promoting their new music and upcoming tour on The Late Late Show with James Corden on March 5, and brought back their iconic first single with a bit of a twist. This time, the Jo Bros stuck with the Year 2019, but boy, have things changed since they burst onto the scene almost 13 years ago. The Rock is an actor, Donald Trump is president, and oh, yeah Nick's married to the lovely Priyanka Chopra! Watch the full video above to experience the hilarious nostalgia for yourself, then take the ultimate throwback and compare it to their original "Year 3000" music video below.
5 Big Reasons Caelynn Will (Very Likely) Be the Next Bachelorette
The minute The Bachelor's episodes begin to dwindle and we near the finale, we start wondering who the next Bachelorette is going to be. It could be just about anyone - even a woman who didn't even compete on Colton Underwood's season! You never know which direction the producers are going to go in, but if those producers happen to be reading this, here is a not-so-discreet nudge to choose Caelynn Miller-Keyes. We might not have to nudge that hard, however, because all signs point to the beauty queen sliding into the leading lady role on The Bachelorette. She became a front runner not just for Colton but also Bachelor Nation early on, and we're rooting for her now more than ever - here's why we think it's inevitable.
She was a part of the drama but didn't give in to it.
Early on in the season, we learned that Caelynn and another contestant, Hannah Brown, knew each other before filming - and let's just say that they were far from friends. However, she carried herself well, didn't raise her voice, and kept her cool, even with the tension and chatter at the mansion.
She's not afraid to open up.
It takes a whole lot of bravery to reveal something so personal, as Caelynn did, on national television. Bachelor Nation applauded her when she opened up about how she was sexually assaulted in college. This strong woman can relate to other people and give us a Bachelorette to look up to.
She seems to have the producers on her side.
Call it a true depiction or just good editing, but from watching the season and "Women Tell All" episode, it's apparent that Caelynn is getting the hero cut. There were plenty of chances for her to look "bad," between the Hannah B. feud and women questioning her intentions, but Caelynn always seemed to come out on top. It's almost like production went the extra step to make sure she was seen a certain way, even in unfavorable situations.
She believes in the process.
Caelynn fell in love with Colton and was totally blindsided when he sent her home. She knows that the process can work, so we hope that she can open her heart again if she becomes the next Bachelorette.
She has a lot of support coming her way.
Let's be honest: we love the Bachelor franchise and would probably watch just about anyone who takes the leading role. However, having fans on your side is always a good thing, and many people have connected with Caelynn's warm, sweet demeanor.
Caelynn is an absolute lock for Bachelorette #TheBachelor
- Francesca (@BarstoolFran) February 26, 2019
Caelynn's the next bachelorette I'm calling it now #TheBachelor
- Cam💫 (@camrynjmiller) February 27, 2019
Exclusive: Cole Sprouse Gets a Birthday Surprise in This Adorable Clip From Five Feet Apart
If you needed any further proof that Cole Sprouse and Haley Lu Richardson are going to tear your heart to shreds with their emotional new romance, Five Feet Apart, then consider this exclusive clip from the film all the evidence you need.
Five Feet Apart is directed by Jane the Virgin's Justin Baldoni and revolves around 17-year-old Stella (Support the Girls's Richardson), who's stuck living in a hospital due to her cystic fibrosis diagnosis. It's a boring existence of routines and boundaries until she meets Will (Riverdale's Sprouse), a charming fellow CF patient. Even though sparks start flying between them, the pair have to keep a safe distance between them because of their illnesses, which only makes their Romeo and Juliet-esque romance all the more intense.
In our exclusive clip above, Stella surprises Will with an epic top-secret birthday dinner with all of his closest friends, which gives the pair yet another reason to keep on fighting for what they have together. Watch it above before the tearjerker hits theaters on March 15!
The Bachelor: Hannah G.'s Chances For a Fantasy Suite Date Aren't Looking Good, Ya'll
Colton Underwood remained a virgin after a Fantasy Suite date with Tayshia, with whom he wasn't ready to take that step, and a half-ish Fantasy Suite date with Cassie that caused him to jump a fence. Maybe third time's a charm! But we wouldn't hold our breath on that. It seems nearly impossible that Colton would move forward in The Bachelor process. Here's what we know about that lingering date with Hannah Godwin.
Being on a dating show that moves so quickly requires contestants to be honest, no matter how painful it might be. We learned that during his overnight date with Tayshia, upon which Colton couldn't help but think about his relationships with Cassie Randolph and Hannah G. However, when he got that coveted one-on-one time with Cassie, it went south quickly. But Colton admitted that he loved her and she was "the one," so how could he possibly go on that final Fantasy Suite date with another woman?
Keep in mind that at this point in the season, Hannah G. is completely in the dark. She has no idea about the heartbreak that unfolded on Colton and Cassie's date, and she probably still thinks that she'll have private overnight time with the possible man of her dreams. Ignorance is indeed bliss for her . . . for now.
In the previews for the two-night finale, we see that Hannah G. is in Portugal, where the dates are taking place, and she's planning to put it all out there and tell Colton that she loves him. However, in another scene, we see that she's in tears. We could speculate all day what could have led her to that point, but we're guessing that this possible spoiler might have something to do with it.
While we can't say without a doubt, we find it hard to believe that anyone would move forward with an overnight date given the circumstances. But any lingering questions are bound to be answered during the two-night live finale!
Here's the Reason Elyse Dehlbom Wasn't at The Bachelor: The Women Tell All
Elyse Dehlbom was a fan favorite on Colton Underwood's Bachelor season, winning us over after her sweet one-on-one date with the former football player. We were bummed but understanding when Elyse decided to leave the show - but most of us probably thought we'd at least see the makeup artist again at the "Women Tell All" special. So, why wasn't Elyse at the "Women Tell All" taping? It turns out she had a pretty good reason for missing the show.
Elyse explained on Instagram that while she would have loved to be part of the special, she had a longstanding prior commitment the night it was filmed: Elyse was at a wedding that unfortunately overlapped with the "Women Tell All" taping. But the former Bachelor contestant did take a moment to share some insight into her experience on the show.
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"Women Tell All airs tonight! I would have loved to reconnect with the cast, @coltonunderwood and the incredible @bachelorabc team… But I was too busy getting slapped in the face by the potential for my own happily ever after," Elyse wrote on Instagram. She shared a video of herself catching the bouquet at her friends' nuptials, and it did literally hit her in the face.
In her Instagram Story, Elyse also shared that she learned what she's looking for and who she wants to be from her time on the show.
"I learned more about myself and what I want from a partner in weeks on this show than I have in quite some time," Elyse wrote. "It afforded me the opportunity to take a long look in the mirror and see what I needed to work on, to be the type of person my future partner deserves."
Even though Elyse and Colton didn't fall in love, it sounds like she had a great time getting to know him and the other contestants. And for fans who were disappointed she wasn't on stage alongside the other ladies on Monday night, well, there's always a chance she'll show up on Bachelor in Paradise this Summer.
Luke Perry's Daughter Shares Touching Message After His Death: "I Am Grateful For All the Love"
On March 5, Luke Perry's daughter Sophie opened up for the first time following her father's untimely death. The actor's 18-year-old daughter from his marriage with ex-wife Minnie Sharp expressed gratitude for all the support and kindness her family has received in the last 24 hours, through an Instagram post published Tuesday.
"A lot has happened in this past week for me. Everything is happening so fast. I made it back from Malawi just in time to be here with my family, And in the past 24 hours I have received an overwhelming amount of love and support," she wrote. "I cannot individually respond to the hundreds of beautiful and heartfelt messages, but I see them, and appreciate you all for sending positivity to my family and I."
"I'm not really sure what to say or do in this situation, it's something you aren't ever given a lesson on how to handle, especially when it's all happening in the public eye," Sophie continued. "So bare with me and know that I am grateful for all the love. Just, being grateful quietly."
According to a statement released on Monday, Sophie and her 21-year-old brother, Jack, were by Luke's side when he died, along with "his fiancé Wendy Madison Bauer, ex-wife Minnie Sharp, mother Ann Bennett, step-father Steve Bennett, brother Tom Perry, sister Amy Coder, and other close family and friends."
Here's Why Will Smith's Casting as Tennis Patriarch Richard Williams Is So Disappointing
In a time where the media is celebrated for creating a wealth of diverse movies and TV shows, rightfully reprimanded for willful blunders, and reminded that there's still so much further to go to create more authentic representations onscreen, there are some situations where you have to wonder if anyone is actually getting it. Such is the case after Deadline reported that Will Smith is "poised" to play Richard Williams in King Richard, an upcoming biopic on the father and tennis coach of Venus and Serena Williams.
The film itself is based on a script by Zach Baylin and will center on Williams overcoming hardship, skepticism, controversy, and his own troubled past to teach his daughters to play tennis. He began instructing them when they were 4 years old on the tennis courts of Compton, CA, despite not having a background in the sport himself. As we all know, both Venus and Serena have gone on to become legendary tennis champions, winning 14 Grand Slam doubles championships together, along with all their individual wins. The film has all the makings of being truly amazing - aside from the fact that the first choice for a lead looks nothing like the focus of their film. The difference between Smith, a light-skinned black man, and Williams, a dark-skinned black man, is blatantly obvious and has drawn a wave of backlash from sports and film fans alike.
Many of the critics calling foul on the casting have cited colorism as being the leading factor for Smith's involvement in the film. The reasoning echoes the controversies surrounding multiple films over the last few years, including the casting of Zoe Saldana as Nina Simone in the 2016 film Nina, Dwayne Johnson's casting as folk hero John Henry in the upcoming Netflix film John Henry and the Statesmen, and Amandla Stenberg's role in 2018's The Hate U Give.
There are many people who won't (or refuse to) understand why this is a problem, and might ask what difference it makes, since Smith is a black man, just like Williams. First, to non-black people who make this argument: it's important to remember that those who aren't within a marginalized racial or ethnic group are not arbitrators of what is or isn't acceptable to members of said group. Second, it's also important to remember that representation matters. In a world where it's hard for black actors to get roles - especially leading roles - it's even harder when they're dark-skinned. Black Panther is one of the few films where we have nearly an entire cast of dark-skinned actors, and that came out in 2018!
Recently, black actors have been more candid and upfront about colorism in Hollywood and how it plays into the roles they are offered. The ongoing conversation proves that, regardless of whether Smith wants the role or not, there's no reason to take the opportunity from a dark-skinned actor - of which there are plenty for choose from! There isn't even the excuse that casting Smith ensures the film will get more money or more attention, because that's been proven wrong in the past. It comes across as tokenism to give the lead role to the most famous black actor currently relevant, with no thoughts to whether it lends to the film's credibility.
In a time where we as a society are pushing for more diverse stories to be told, we're also pushing for authenticity. Yes, Smith and Williams are both black men, but the difference in their skin tones plays a factor in how they're treated in society. So much of the Williams family's trials and tribulations center around their blackness and how people treated them because of it. If someone is going to tell the story of the family patriarch, finding a talented actor who has his skin tone is truly the least they can do. Williams has gone through life as a dark-skinned black man and, as the comments regarding the casting indicate ahead, deserves to be depicted in his own story as such.
Here's What We Know About the Mysterious New Character on Game of Thrones
As we enter the eighth and final season of Game of Thrones, there are fewer and fewer new characters being introduced. The previously massive cast has been whittled back over the years, thanks to the show's notoriously shocking deaths, and the upcoming final epic battle will focus on the major characters whose stories are finally coming to an end. Nevertheless, there's at least one new character set to appear in the final season, and he could potentially tip the balance of power to determine the fate of Westeros and who will sit on the Iron Throne.
In the A Song of Ice and Fire novels, Harry Strickland is the leader of the Golden Company, an army of mercenaries for hire who was first mentioned at the end of the seventh season. Euron Greyjoy, one of the last remaining powerful allies to Cersei Lannister and her cause, set out to Essos to summon the Golden Company to increase the numbers in the Lannister ranks before the upcoming battles against the White Walkers and, presumably, against the combined forces of the Targaryens and Starks.
Way back in 2017, Vanity Fair confirmed that German actor Marc Rissmann had been cast as Strickland. The news came as a surprise to fans of the novels, since Strickland is described as a middle-aged, portly, balding man and Rissmann is, well, none of the above. Rissmann is already a vet of epic TV series: he's costarred on The Last Kingdom, Into the Badlands, and The Man in the High Castle.
Strickland is not seen clearly in the full-length trailer for the final season, but there's a moment in the trailer that appears to be of the Golden Company: a ship's deck packed with soldiers in formal, perfectly aligned formations, with a single figure - whose back is to the camera - standing above them, apparently their leader. In the background, the ship's flag can be seen bearing the kraken sigil of House Greyjoy, which all but confirms that the soldiers seen on board are, in fact, the Golden Company, brought to Westeros by Euron Greyjoy.
Although they're brought into the final battle by Greyjoy to fight on the side of the Lannisters, there's a possibility that they'll turn the tables. In the novels, it's clarified that the Golden Company was founded by Blackfyres - that is, semilegitimized Targaryen bastards. Strickland himself is a Blackfyre, meaning he shares a distant family connection with the Targaryens, who he's been hired to fight against. If their television counterparts share that backstory, is it possible that Strickland and his men will switch sides and swear loyalty to their long-ago related house? Only time will tell, and it won't be long now before we have the answers: the final season of Game of Thrones premieres on HBO and its related streaming services on April 14.
Colton Finally Jumped That Freakin' Fence on The Bachelor, So We Can All Die Happy
Well, it finally happened, Bachelor Nation: Colton Underwood jumped that freakin' fence on The Bachelor. As expected, the whole situation was pretty dramatic. Let's dive in (or should I say jump in), shall we?
Spoilers for The Bachelor ahead!
Chris Harrison has been teasing one of "the most dramatic moments in Bachelor history" ever since Colton's season premiered in early January. Thanks to a video preview featuring footage from throughout his time as the reality show's leading man, which was released on the night of season 23's premiere, we've known that at some point near the end of the season, the 27-year-old former NFL player would make a break for it. During the March 4 episode, we got to see it all go down.
Given the high-pressure environment of the show, we can't blame Colton for his heightened emotions (and hypersensitivity) in this episode, which saw him needing to make a big decision about the final three women left in the competition following their hometown dates and his elimination of Caelynn in the previous episode. Things were even more complicated considering the fathers of all of Colton's contestants were openly skeptical of his motives in the last episode, which had Colton feeling confused about front-runner Cassie Randolph. All of this made for one seriously potent combination of drama, confessions of love, and a fence vault that would make any dog at Westminster proud.
After a surprise visit from her father in her hotel room, Cassie felt more confused than ever about her feelings for Colton. Although he tried to help her see more clearly, all her father really did was muddy the waters for Cassie, which we know since she repeats "I don't know" about 6 trillion times over the course of the episode. But by the end of their visit, which was just before she was supposed to go on her overnight date with Colton, she came to a decision, telling the camera, "I have to send myself home tonight."
Meanwhile, Colton was busy telling the camera, "Cassie is the one. . . . My heart is complete when I'm with Cassie." So, uh, yeah - once Cassie arrived at his villa, things got very cringey, very fast.
"He talked to me about how I was feeling, and how big this whole thing is," Cassie explains of her dad's visit, as Colton looks on, shell-shocked. "He told me about my mom and him and their kind of love, and how he never had any kind of doubts about it. She never had any doubts about it, either. I don't know, I just . . . I would hate to see you leave here without what you came here for."
Colton, realizing he was about to lose the woman he's in love with, said, "If it's not with the person who has the most potential, it's not worth it." That swayed Cassie for all of one second, which Colton took as a sign to push on, telling her, "I care for you. I love you. I want it to be you at the end of this." Whoa. Unfortunately Cassie still wasn't feeling it, which she attempted to make clear with a rambling response:
"I want you to have what you want, too, you know? I love you so much. So much. But I couldn't, after today . . . I'm not in love, you know what I mean? I don't know why today I'm not . . . I feel like I'm having doubts about it."
At this point, Colton asks her point blank if she came to the date with the intention of voluntarily leaving the competition. "Mhmm. Not because I don't care about you so much. But because I don't know if I can get there," she says. "I wonder if I would've been sure by now. I don't know. I don't understand."
She then gets up and leaves to go cry a few feet off the villa's porch - side note: did you notice all the fedoras hanging on the wall of the villa?! There were, like, at least 10?! - after saying "I don't know" about a million more times (as well as "I can't" and "I'm so confused"). The pair hug it out, and Cassie tells him she wants him to find someone who is "insanely in love with" him and that she needs to go. Colton responds by saying that he's going to continue fighting for her. And then Cassie zooms off into the night in the usual black SUV, sobbing about her choice.
And what does Colton do? HE JUMPS THAT FENCE, PEOPLE.
Distraught, crying, and not in the mood to talk to the cameras, Colton gets the hell out of there, saying, "I'm f*cking done." It's understandable, given the situation, but now Bachelor Nation is obviously desperate to know more since the episode ends on that cliffhanger.
When Entertainment Tonight asked Colton how long he was gone after jumping the fence back in January, he said, "I was gone for a while. In that moment, and the feelings I was feeling, I left the show. I just needed time to myself."
No matter what ends up happening, Colton's fence jump will go down as one of The Bachelor's most dramatic moments ever. (Yes, Chris Harrison, I'm stealing your line.) See how fans are reacting to it all, ahead.
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