If you haven’t heard of activated charcoal, then you’re definitely not alone. I went some time before hearing about it. But then one day, I was at my sister’s house, and I noticed a small bag on her shelf in the kitchen. “What is this?” I questioned. “Activated charcoal!” she exclaimed. “I love it!” The only…
Ah, scented candles. I remember the days when I’d stroll past a store full of them and stuff my nose deep into these colorful object. “This one smells like vanilla! This one is cake batter! Oh my goodness, cookie dough!!” I’d linger in the synthetic fragrances and feel all cozy inside. Funny how things change….
Gossip, defined as casual or unconstrained conversation or reports about other people, occasionally involving details that are not confirmed as being true, can feel really enticing at times. That said, I will also be the first to concede that I have engaged in gossip far more times than I care to admit and that I…
As the plane made its final approach, my eyes filled with tears and a lump formed in my throat. I took a deep breath and reminded myself that I could do difficult things. After all, I’d just spent an entire year doing lots of new and difficult things, like living with a German family I…
I first started seriously traveling over a decade ago, mostly back and forth between Washington DC and Europe, when I was living in Spain. I hated the travel. In fact, I still do. Ironic right? The professional travel blogger who hates flying. Who would have thought? I can still easily recollect the utter agony I felt at…
When the number on the scale creeps up, our diet is usually the first thing we look at. Is it that cookie we’ve been having as 4 pm snack every day? The takeaway pizzas? The weekend vinos? It makes sense—we’ve always been told that weight gain (or loss) is a matter of calories in vs. calories…
Guzzling those greens like the best of them? At-home juicing is one of the easiest ways to ensure your diet is loaded with organic and seasonal powerhouse produce. On the flip-side however, it can quickly become quite the investment of time, energy and money! The key to making the most of your greens lies outside of the…
It’s common knowledge that sex is more enjoyable than hitting the pavement, and there are many documented health benefits. But does sex really count as exercise? According to personal trainer, yoga coach, health journalist, and Sporteluxe contributor, Cassie White sexercise is the real deal. “A marathon session where you’re flinging yourselves around for 30 minutes or more is great for improving your endurance,” she says….
There are a lot of things to think about when it comes to interviewing for a new gig. Did I answer the questions clearly? Did I talk too fast? There is one thing, however, that you definitely shouldn’t hesitate about: Sending a thank you note. According to a survey performed by executive search firm Chaloner last year, 75…
In my opinion, how you start your day is a huge factor in how productive the next 24 hours will be. During the work week (and some Saturdays), I try my best to come out of the gate ready to go, so I’m able to have a super productive day and get as much done…