Interview: Shelly Tygielski, Global Community Organizer, Self-Care Activist and Author
Read moreMindfulness coach, philanthropist, and author, Shelly Tygielski is the founder of Pandemic of Love, one of the most innovative global movements to arise during the pandemic. A radical self-care activist and community organizer, she founded this mutual-aid operation in early 2020 when she posted two Google forms online. One read “Get Help,” the other “Give Help”. The next morning, there were hundreds of requests from both choices. Since then, this direct-aid organization has grown exponentially, matching 2.5 million people, and has become a disrupter among philanthropic organizations. Shelly has been named a CNN Hero and has received kudos from many, including President Biden, who credits Shelly with “saving people’s lives and giving them hope.” Shelly believes that changing the world starts with the individual…
Passionate about Pasta? Celebrate National Pasta Day!
Read moreOctober 17th is National Pasta day and we are featuring pasta front and center! Did you know that China claims to have invented pasta, and Marco Polo brought it back to Europe from there in 1721? Thomas Jefferson fell in love with pasta when he lived in Paris in the 1780s and brought it back to the U.S. But it is Italy that truly is the home of pasta since the 13th century, and since then they have disseminated it worldwide. Here are some of our favorite pasta-centric picks for your al dente-style celebration.
Interview: Shelby Van Pelt, Bestselling Author of Remarkably Beautiful Creatures
Read moreMarcellus the Octopus is the perfect mascot for World Octopus Day! Smarter than the humans around him, a nightly escape artist from his aquarium tank, and a most lovable curmudgeon, this unique character floats up from the pages of Shelby Van Pelt’s debut novel, “Remarkably Bright Creatures”, a 2022 New York Times bestseller and “Read with Jenna” pick. The novel tells a heart-warming story about relationships, most notably a friendship between an octopus and an older woman, Tova. Along the way we encounter a whole host of quirky, engaging characters plus a mystery to be solved that kept us turning the pages until the end.
Glow on the Go in Hot Pink
Read moreCelebs go hot pink! The hot pink Barbiecore trend continues into fall, its flames fanned by the upcoming 2023 “Barbie” movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbe as Barbie and Ryan Gosling as Ken. Get the latest on our favorite neon pink fashion picks!
9 Chic Halloween Decor Items to Liven Up Your Halloween Party
Read moreWe are in love with these adorably chic Halloween decor items. Set the stage for a perfect Halloween party with these festive home accoutrements!
5 Tasty Hacks to Ordering PSL in Celebration of International Coffee Day
Read moreToday we celebrate coffee worldwide on International Coffee Day by ordering our favorite Pumpkin Spice Latte at Starbucks! The PSL was popularized by Starbucks when it introduced this seasonal beverage in 2003, and since then, it has become available every autumn around the world. Here are some of our favorite hacks when ordering this divine drink!
Ana de Armas is Pretty in Pink
Read moreIt may be fall, but the color pink is everywhere! From gowns to dressy sandals, to winter jackets, bags, and sunglasses, pink is the now color! At the Venice Film Festival, actress Ana de Armas wore a pink Louis Vuitton evening gown for the premiere of the Marilyn Monroe bio “Blonde” which premiered on Netflix. Check out our beautiful pink fashion picks for fall!
7 Fun Facts About the Ubiquitous Octopus
Read moreOctober 8th is World Octopus Day, and everyone is talking about the octopus! The Netflix original documentary “My Octopus Teacher” won the Academy Award last year for best documentary film. This year, the NYT best-selling novel “Remarkably Bright Creatures”, came out to rave reviews. It tells the story of a friendship between an old woman and an octopus, and we interview the author in our October issue!
The Dreamiest CafĂ© We’ve Ever Been To: El CafĂ© de Las Flores
Read moreSo many of us live our lives on the run, spending hours in our favorite café to get work done. Our new favorite venue checks all our boxes for a perfect workplace café! This café is located in downtown Cordoba, Spain. It is a combination cafe-restaurant and flower shop, and it has a dreamy vibe with its gorgeous art on
Must-have Coffee Products to Use for Your Daily Brew
Read moreWe have rounded up some of the best at-home coffee making products to use for your daily brew. If you want the best cup of coffee, we recommend these products to use.