The renowned apple cider vinegar producer, Bragg Live Food Products, found itself under new ownership. The celebrity couple, Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom joined forces with three other investors to secure the acquisition. Situated in Santa Barbara, Bragg has earned its stripes as a prominent health food brand, tracing its roots back to 1912, courtesy…

Dealing with the self-absorption of a narcissist isn’t easy. Since narcissists need all eyes on them, it can be a challenge having them in your friend group, or as a co-worker.  However, there tend to be four things narcissists do to remain the center of attention. Here’s what to look for and how to handle…

The Great Depression, a defining period in history that stretched from 1929 to 1939, was marked by economic hardship and resource scarcity. During these trying times, people discovered the true meaning of resilience and adaptability. Our grandparents and great-grandparents, who lived through this era, became masters of resourcefulness, finding ways to reuse and repurpose household…

Save the bees! Some of us don’t pay much attention to this message, but if we don’t, it may spell disaster. Now, that’s certainly a bit of a sting isn’t it? Bee colonies have been dying off at an average rate of 29% each year since 2006. 2018 was particularly fatal with 38% succumbing. With…

If you aren’t a gardener, words like “perennial” and “biannual” and “annual” may leave you confused. But, it’s simpler than you think. And, with the shortages and buying limits on groceries, there’s no better time to learn to garden than right now! So, What Is A Perennial? A perennial plant is one that you plant…

Smiling Newborn Baby A photo of a newborn baby beaming up at her father has captured hearts and gone viral on social media. New father Flávio Diego Vilela Dantas posted the photo of his daughter smiling at him on Instagram. (1, 2) Dantas and his partner, Tarsila Rosa Cordeiro Batista, became parents to their daughter,…

People are always going to have strong opinions about life, especially the portion of it that determines whether you can or cannot stay friends with one of your exes (or not!). Maybe you lean towards the optimistic side of the spectrum and are eager to be friends soon after your vicious breakup, or maybe you…

Gary Janetti, a well-known TV writer and author, recently ignited a fiery debate over a seemingly mundane topic: what to wear on a plane. Known for his sharp wit and viral memes about the royal family, Janetti didn’t hold back during a recent television appearance where he criticized the common practice of wearing sweatpants while…

There’s no doubt about it: Facebook is popular! With an estimate of 230 million users, Facebook is by far the most popular social media network out there. It’s a place where we love to post about our lives in order to better connect with family and friends, but did you ever stop to think that…

There’s no denying the frustration surrounding constant talk of fad diets—keto, low-carb, no-carb, carnivore, and even vegan (though vegan diets aren’t typically linked to weight loss). Society places a heavy emphasis on appearances, but when it comes to bodies, the focus should always be on health. More women are beginning to reject the pressures of…