I’m always on the lookout for new books to read. Whenever I’m at the library or in a bookstore, I treasure the antique feel of old books and handle new books with extreme care. I find the act of reading similar to an adventure; when…
I bet there’s at least one morning a week when you keep hitting the “snooze” button on your alarm to get just a few extra minutes of sleep. Recent studies show that when you doze off after your alarm wakes you in the morning, you’re…
The brutal snow and cold has kept a lot of people indoors and home from school and work this winter. Comfort food can taste so good on a cold day, but comfort foods may not the best for your overall health. Many comfort foods are…
We live in a society dependent on technology. Most teens can’t remember a time before Facebook, Twitter, smartphones, instant messaging, texting and Skype. Because of this, many teens today are rather comfortable with documenting their lives online; from posting photos and updating their statuses to…
The game recognized as Neknominate is now one of the most trending online crazes making headlines around the world. What started as a woman stripping in a supermarket and downing a drink, quickly escalated into a competitive game that involves guzzling large quantities of extreme…
Since so much technology is available, it’s important to know how to utilize it to your best advantage. As you know, your smart phone can be an incredibly useful tool to communicate with friends and family (and admittedly, a bit of a distraction if you’re…
There’s a worldwide debate going on right now over Genetically Modified Organisms (more commonly called GMOs). It’s a complicated topic that affects the food we eat, our health, and the environment. GMOs are modified in a way that changes their genetic make-up. This could make…
Many of our eating habits are influenced by cultural and social norms. Super Bowl Sunday is no exception. According to the 2014 Nielsen report, the day is not just about football. In fact, the U. S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) says, “Super Bowl Sunday is…
The Super Bowl is happening this Sunday and for many people that means it’s time for a Super Bowl party! When you think about what types of food are eaten during football games, you probably picture nachos, hotdogs, and chicken wings – not exactly the…
Dove (the manufacturer of skin care products) has done it once again. Ten years after the launch of their Campaign for Real Beauty, Dove has redefined what true beauty really is and has challenged the stereotypes surrounding beauty. According to Dove, the study initially found…