With the advent of modern mixology, I can see why many people would be inclined to think of cocktails as too complicated and inaccessible to replicate at home. Between the infusions and transfusions, the smoke and the mirrors, the emperor’s several different costume changes, the jewel-cut ice cubes inexplicably poised… Read more…
The Three Types of Perfectionists (and How to Channel Your Perfectionism for Good)
Being a perfectionist can be a mixed blessing. Although having high standards is generally a positive trait, as with everything, too much of a good thing can become problematic. When it comes to perfectionism, if it is not channeled appropriately, it can lead to burnout and feelings of failure and self-doubt. Read more…
A Complete Checklist of Everything You Need Before, During, and After a Race
It’s race weekend. You’ve trained for months, putting in grueling hours and surviving unseemly chafing. You’ve gotten through taper madness by making a mental plan (when to wake up, what to eat, what to wear). You finally get to the starting line only to realize—your watch isn’t charged. Or you’re wearing the wrong… Read more…
How to Stick to Your Workouts As the Season Changes
You’re not alone if you skipped a few workouts in favor of “hot vaxxed summer.” Or maybe you finally got into a solid exercise routine, only for the changing of the season to throw a wrench in your consistency. Now that fall is here, and obligations tend to fall into a more predictable schedule, it’s…(Continue Reading)
A Beginner’s Guide to Making TikToks People Will Actually Watch
In case you somehow missed it, the TikTok revolution is here. What started in 2016 as a seemingly trivial Chinese music and dance platform for kids has mushroomed into one of the fastest-growing social media platforms in the world. It was the most downloaded app in 2020, with an estimated 1.1 billion monthly active… Read…(Continue Reading)
Dryer Sheets Suck (Use These Alternatives Instead)
While store-bought dryer sheets may give your clothes a softer feel and a scented aura you love, hiding inside those fragrant folds are some questionable ingredients—some of which raise red flags from a health and efficacy standpoint. Not only have their odors been shown to induce headaches and respiratory difficulties Read more…
10 Effortlessly Cool Anime You Should Watch Before Netflix’s Cowboy Bebop Comes Out
It’s hard to know how to feel about Netflix’s live-action Cowboy Bebop, especially when we know so little about it, even two months out from its Nov. 19 launch. Remaking any classic is a fraught prospect, and more so in this case, given that the original ‘90s series is the definitional anime for a ton…(Continue Reading)
Your High-Strung Dog Could Probably Use Some Weed
Humans aren’t the only species with an endocannabinoid system—the means by which the phytochemicals of weed interact with the body. In fact, all animals—even fish and invertebrates—have one. That means all animals can benefit from the effects of cannabis on the body, including our pets. Yes, though we are still… Read more…
The Out-of-Touch Adults’ Guide to Kid Culture: What is ‘Squid Game’?
Kids today are smarter, kinder, and have better taste in celebrity nicknames and South Korean television shows than any generation that has come before them. We need to recognize this and stop making up dumb crap about them. Read more…
How to Buy Exactly Enough Halloween Candy, Without Going Over
The hardest part of Halloween (besides deciding on the perfect costume for you or your small children) is figuring out how much candy to buy. Running out early is obviously no fun at all—but given that the good stuff costs upwards of $10 a bag these days, neither is overbuying. (It turns out that extra…(Continue Reading)
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