You know that nasty green stuff that grows on top of pond water? It’s called algae, and as it turns out, it may save the world. Talk about the ultimate underdog! Allow me to explain. Algae is an extremely promising, renewable…
Featured Image by Brooke McDonough With all the new life that literally blooms in the spring, it’s easy to feel like you need a fresh start for yourself in some way or another. Here are some inspiring transformation tales to harvest your…
I took an afternoon nap every single day of my bachelorette getaway in Palm Springs. My naps weren’t tequila-induced, and they certainly weren’t because we weren’t having fun. Between the sunny outings and lively dinners, I just needed a quick, quiet break…
Growing up, purple was not only my favorite color, it was my obsession. I had a purple dress that I wore nearly every day. Imagine my excitement when Pantone announced its 2018 “Color of the Year”– Ultra Violet! The coolest part? Ultra…
If you’re an avid book lover or just enjoyed your college English class, look no further than your favorite podcast to get your fix (that is, when you can’t have a book in your hand). Whether you’re on the market for an…
Admit, even if only to yourself, you’ve been in this scenario: Your friend tells you her exciting news. She got the internship. The A+. The guy she’s liked for a while. The Golden Snitch. Whatever it is. She got it. You do…
Friendship is fascinating. Think about it: it’s a relationship created completely by choice – unlike family – and it doesn’t have all of the black and white rules of a romantic relationship. You’re not bound to friends by blood or monogamy, but…
Puberty hit me as I think it hit many of us- square in the face. When I was young I was always complimented on how skinny I was and how flat my stomach was, but once I transitioned into my “adult body”…
As a happily single person, I’m well-accustomed to being a third wheel and living my best life. I’ve also grown to be accustomed to receiving relationship advice I didn’t ask for from (usually) well-intentioned people. I go on dates. I flirt (or…
My teenage years are broken up into two distinct parts: before cancer and after cancer. Every memory I have automatically falls into a category in relation to my dad’s diagnosis. I got my driver’s license before cancer, and I graduated high school…