I remember my first day in a sex ed class. It was weird. It was unsettling and it was definitely very, very awkward. A room full of fourth graders learning about the…wait for it…opposite gender (*gasp/scream/horror*). I went to a girls’ school so my experience with learning about puberty and all the fabulous things that…
What are migraines? Migraines are moderate to severe headaches that usually affect a certain area on the head. The headaches usually last from an hour to 2-3 days may include nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and noises. As a fellow migraine sufferer, I often feel dizzy and a throbbing pain on the right side…
Today, I will be talking about 5 steps to help you get better when you are sick! With Spring here, it means allergies, flu and also colds! So what better way than to tell you how to feel better quick! 1. Medical Advice. If you are sick with something, it’s a good idea to go to…
The battle between the advocates for mental health awareness and the prevalent stigma surrounding the issue has become clearer than ever. I’d just like to take a moment and ask – why the stigma in the first place? While the habit to classify and categorize things is helpful in understanding them… taking the next step means acknowledging the…
The well-known jar of petroleum jelly that everyone is familiar with. Probably, you have one sitting on a shelf somewhere in your house. Beyond being an effective moisturizer for dry skin, Vaseline has a number of other uses. Here are just 5 of them: 1. Eyelash enhancer Going for a no-makeup look, but you can…
{Source} My family and I know our way around our karaoke machine like the back of our hands. But, no matter how many times we flip through the song book or click through the different artists, we always find ourselves singing the same songs. Part of the reason is because we’ve mastered the songs and…
Being an IB student with a crazy cramped schedule, I know firsthand how hard it can be to keep a regimented exercise routine, especially when phys ed is not a course I am taking. However, after enjoying both mental and physical benefits from working out at my local Y last summer, exercise has become invaluable…
{Original Image} This weekly post has started to turn into the occasional bi-weekly post, but I’m sure that none of you would have noticed if I didn’t point it out. Life has been pretty busy lately (in a good way) so I haven’t been on Pinterest too much. But I digress, you came here for…
In 2011, 123 countries immunized over 90% of infants against measles. Between 2000 and 2011, vaccination resulted in a 71% drop in measles related deaths worldwide, and yet 18% of Americans believe vaccines cause autism, and 30% are undecided. While vaccines shouldn’t be mandatory, because they at the end of the day it is the…
{Original Image} Just as every other week, this week I present to you some amazing finds on Pinterest. The selection process is never easy, and I feel like the world’s worst children’s sports team coach when I say this, but all my Pins are “top 10” worthy in my eyes. This week, I have some really…
I am an occasional glasses gal. For me, glasses are necessary to be able to see distances – without them I am fairly blind. Makeup is a bit different when it comes to wearing frames, an extra accessory on your face. I like to think about trying to make my eyes stand out even when…
Breakfast is important and absolutely necessary, and that is NOT something I believe to be debatable. Therefore, the question comes down to: What should I have for breakfast? I could have cereal and an egg. I could have toast and peanut butter. I could have oatmeal and a smoothie. OR, I could have a banana-mango…
Self-esteem is a measure of how much an individual values or views him or herself. Our self-esteem constantly develops over the course of our lives and sadly, being criticized by family, friends, and society in general gradually tends to lower our self-worth. Even looking at my own life, my own self-esteem is lowered when I…
{Original Image} Recently, I have become addicted to the social media site known as Pinterest. For those of you who don’t know what Pinterest is, it’s basically a hybrid between Tumblr and Twitter. Based on what you like, the website will generate posts which appear on your dashboard. You are also able to follow other…
A question that runs deeper than Pepsi vs. Coke, the debate between tea vs. coffee is the age-old inquiry that people still lack the proper facts to. Tea has this glorified identity for people who embrace their inner zen. Whereas coffee is stereotypically drunk by people in power suits and hipsters at the corner cafe.…