August 18, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC As we transition from good-time Leo season into the uber-practical (and productive!) season of Virgo, thereâs always a distinct back-to-school feeling. With Mars and Venus also moving into the sign of the virgin, expect that feeling to be amplified, says astrologer Jennifer Racioppiâwho
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A DIY reed diffuser makes your home smell like a spa for under $15
August 18, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC Nothing transforms a stuffy apartment into a breezy Balinese bungalow like an essential oil diffuser. (Okay, so the effect isnât exactly the same, but Iâll take what I can get.) Even better is a diffuser that doesnât need to be refilled, plugged in, or
Proof that youâre never too old for the best part of back-to-school season
August 18, 2019 at 10:02AM by CWC Whenever I walk into a store and spot the back-to-school section, I canât help but do a quick walk-through. All those notebooks, backpacks, and pencil cases instantly give me a flashbacks to carefree days of being a kid. But why canât working adults
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
August 18, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC It finally happened. I logged into âmyâ Hulu account, (itâs technically my exâs account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to âLee2.â My issues with the finding
Finally getting off shared streaming accounts post-breakup is the ultimate form of modern closure
August 18, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC It finally happened. I logged into âmyâ Hulu account, (itâs technically my exâs account, but I had a profile of my own on it), only to find that the name on my profile had been changed to âLee2.â My issues with the finding
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Hereâs what an expert saysâand exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC Whenâs the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when thatâs the
Should you be cleaning your hair brush? Hereâs what an expert saysâand exactly how to do it
August 18, 2019 at 06:01AM by CWC Whenâs the last time you actually cleaned your hair brush? For me, it really only happens when I notice a disturbingly large clump of hair clinging on for dear life when I take it out of my drawer. And even when thatâs the
Can non-toxic detergent really handle my stinkiest workout clothes? I had to find out
August 18, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC On laundry day, I usually rely on my trusty big brand detergent to get the job done. Sure, I know thereâs absolutely nothing natural looking about the powder blue liquid and I canât pronounce virtually any of the ingredients (ethanaminium? I donât know
A gastroenterologist says core work is the best exercise for the âpromotion of poopageâ
August 18, 2019 at 02:00AM by CWC When youâre bloated, crampy, and backed up, shimmying into a Spandex set sounds about as appealing as diving into an aquarium tank during shark feeding time. But, counterintuitively, one of the best ways to get things moving is to, well, get up and
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, thereâs a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
Have a hard time speaking your truth? These 6 throat chakra stones could help
August 17, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC If you have difficulty expressing yourself or speaking your truth, an energy healer is likely to say that your throat chakra is a bit out of whack. And luckily, they might add, thereâs a crystal that could help with that. Actually, there are
7 healthy vegetarian air fryer recipes that are ready in 20 minutes or less
August 17, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC As a vegetarian, there are some staples you know youâre going to have on hand: tofu, grab-and-go snacks full of protein for your gym bag, and a good bacon substitute. If you havenât been using the air fryer to make all of the
Wait, should we all be using reef-safe sunscreen?
August 17, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Nearly 10 million people visit HawaiĘťi each year, and despite the enduring clichĂŠ of the sunburned tourist, the majority of travelers wear sunscreen at some point. But as people have been protecting their skin, theyâve inadvertently been damaging one of the islandsâ most
The real reason mood lighting works like a romantic magic trick
August 17, 2019 at 08:00AM by CWC My very favorite cocktail bar is nearly a dead ringer for for Miss Havishamâs dilapidated mansion in the 1998 remake of Great Expectations. The main difference between the two venues? Candlelight. Thatâs presumably because when it comes to setting the mood, candlelight is
15 at-home cardio exercises that will make you want to cancel your gym membership
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC No matter what your exercise of choice isâwhether youâre Pilates-forward or prefer to sweat it out in the boxing ringâcardio is an important part of every routine. In fact, youâd be hard pressed to find any coach or trainer who wouldnât tell you
Asking for a âfriendâ: Whatâs the best way to get rid of cleavage hair?
August 17, 2019 at 05:00AM by CWC Whenever my âfriendâ is wearing anything that isnât a crew-neck T-shirtâlike a summer dress, or a deep Vâshe complains that all she sees when she looks down is her cleavage hair. Iâm not talking about nipple hair, which is its own whole thing,
Driving along the rocky cliffs of Ireland helped me navigate my feelings post-divorce
August 17, 2019 at 04:02AM by CWC A friendly sign inside the rental car reminds me that I have one responsibility and one onlyâto drive on the left-hand side of the road. This roadtrip along Irelandâs Wild Atlantic Way seemed like a much better idea several months ago when my
Hereâs exactly how to care for your new snake plant, according to someone with a green thumb
August 17, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC My plant obsession has gotten a little out of control over the past couple years. Greenery graces every corner of my apartmentâon shelves, in big planters on the floor, on my dresser. Iâve got an urban jungle, and I love it. But even
6 types of insomnia exist, and each responds to a different kind of treatment
August 16, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC âInsomniaâ is one of those buzzwords with which most of us wish we were way less acquainted. But alas, the persistent problem with sleeping that keeps us from falling and staying amid our dreams affects an estimated 50 percent of us. A lesser-known
âHeavy carriesâ are the surefire way to get stronger without lifting weights
August 16, 2019 at 01:00PM by CWC Youâll be hard-pressed to see me schlepping around with less than two bags at any given time. (Gym bag, purse, laptop bag⌠the list of bags really goes on and on.) But I tend to view this as an annoyanceâIâve grown to hate
Steal this psychologistâs script when a bad listener makes your blood boil
August 16, 2019 at 12:31PM by CWC One of my pet peeves (and, oh, I have many, but this is at the top) is when someone asks me a question, I answer, and then they proceed to twist what I said to mean something else entirely. I tell them, for
This 8-minute Pilates ring workout will leave your abs sore for days
August 16, 2019 at 11:37AM by CWC [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f902gJ3FPSY] Much like medicine balls or yoga wheels, Pilates rings tend to fall into the category of workout tools that look pretty innocent. Itâs just a hollow, simple ringâhow sore can it leave you anyways? Fun fact: Very. In our latest episode
Are keto-branded products B.S. or actually healthy? Hereâs the verdict
August 15, 2019 at 03:00PM by CWC When the ketogenic diet first entered the public consciousness a couple years ago, times were tough. There were no cookbooks to help people navigate the high-fat, low-carb diet without getting sick of butter and avocado. No one was making keto cookies, bread, and
5 things a microbiologist wants you to do to improve the air quality in your home
August 16, 2019 at 09:55AM by CWC You know that moment when you step into nature and feel the urge to close your eyes and take a whiff of the air around you? Same. And thatâs great and great for youâexcept when itâs straight-up unhealthy. Effects of inhaling pollution over
These camo trail sneakers are all I want to wear from here on out
August 16, 2019 at 09:40AM by CWC I never thought Iâd say this in my entire life, but Iâm in love with a pair of trail sneakers. Sure, I know that gorpcore is rising to never-before-seen heights, with Balenciaga sending puffer jackets down the runway, Tevas dominating as the shoe
Intuitive eating is all about listening to your bodyâhereâs how to start, according to experts
August 16, 2019 at 09:14AM by CWC When it comes to the healthiest way to nourish your body, thereâs a lot of information out there. Between figuring out which eating plan to follow, what the deal is with sugar in fruit, or if buzzy trends like celery juice are worth
Lip plumpers have come a long way since the â90s, so you can kiss buzzing buh-bye
August 16, 2019 at 07:53AM by CWC A lot of things from the â90s have come back with a vengeance in 2019, but havenât necessarily improved in their second iterationâIâd like to submit the new version of Four Weddings and a Funeral and that time NâSYNC performed at Coachella without Justin
Use âthe newspaper testâ to judge how much detail about your love life to share with friends
August 16, 2019 at 06:58AM by CWC I have a large group of female friends, and we all know one another quite well, both individually and in the scope of our group dynamic. Perhaps as a result of shows like Sex and the City, The Bold Type, and countless others
A version of 911 specifically for mental health crises could be coming soon
August 16, 2019 at 06:53AM by CWC Suicide is a huge problem in the United Statesâthe Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that suicide rates have increased by 30 percent since 1999, and rates of suicide among women and girls in particular are rising faster than those of
Ditch the stain stick, this baking soda spray gets any evidence of spills out of laundry
August 16, 2019 at 06:44AM by CWC One second youâre enjoying your chilled, iced matcha latte, and the next you have a gigantic green stain staring at you (or popsicle drip this time of year) from your fresh white shirt. Itâs happened to the best of us. Typically, a stain