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Easy, effortless trick activates fat burning (it's so easy you can sleep through it)
You'll be shocked by just how easy it is to trick your body into burning more fat. Chances are you've made more than a few resolutions to lose weight or live a healthier lifestyle, but what if you could give your body a serious competitive edge by doing almost nothing different at all? That's exactly what some doctors and scientists are suggesting, and in the long run, it may result in heaps of extra calories burned without additional dieting.
Green light! What the historic cannabis vote REALLY means for you
Can you smoke up or not? Cannabis law experts weigh in on what the recent House vote and what it means for average Americans. You may have already heard the news that the United States House of Representatives recently passed a marijuana legalization bill in early December, with the Democratic-controlled vote landing in favor of the MORE Act. With 228-164 votes mostly across party lines, the measure aims to remove marijuana from the federal list of controlled substances and expunge some marijuana-related criminal records. What this means for the average American interested in recreational cannabis use can be confusing, though.
Pandemic boosts small family biz by 47 percent, can you guess which industry?
This Wisconsin mom-and-pop shop is breaking sales records after 56 years in business thanks to the pandemic. If you're assuming Norman and Mary Burkholz are in the hand sanitizer business, guess again -- they're actually the longtime owners of Pool Park, a family-owned and operated pool, hot tub, equipment, and service company based in Wisconsin. They're just the kind of small retailer you might expect to suffer in an age where the pandemic has all but destroyed local restaurants, coffee shops, dry cleaners, and other neighborhood staples. Norman and Mary, however, have actually seen their best year yet since starting their company 56 years ago in 1964.
Doc-approved secret tricks to look better are doctor-approved
Kick resolutions to the curb with these easy lifestyle hacks that make you look and feel better in a matter of days. Over 80 percent of those well-intentioned January 1 resolutions fail in a matter of months according to research published by the University of Scranton, which is exactly why we should stop making them and move to a small, incremental positive change model instead. Focusing on small, every day lifestyle edits rather than major resolutions seems to be one of the keys to longterm success.
HOT! Naomi Campbell's Pics at 50 Prove She's Magic
Does Naomi Campbell look anything like a 50 year old? Hardly, but that's her real age. British supermodel and seemingly surreal specimen of humanity, Naomi Campbell, is 50 years old. Although the 1980s and 90s declared her one of the six models of her entire generation worthy of being an actual supermodel, she's clearly also some sort of timeless magical alien set upon this Earth for us to gaze at. She's ageless.
Romantic Meals for Two Ship Right to Your Door
Your favorite restaurants are shipping directly to your door so you can stay at a safe social distance. Emmy Squared Detroit-Style "MVP" Pizza 3-Pack, $89. Expect enough pizza for you and a loved one, and enough flavor to keep you talking for days to come. This Emmy Square Detroit-style pizza is load with red sauce, vodka sauce, garlic, and parsley pesto for some sort of magical burst-in-your-mouth goodness you probably never thought possible in your own home. Each of Emmy Squared's Detroit-style pizzas has a fluffy focaccia-like dough topped with caramelized crispy-crunch cheese and other prescribed toppings. It's addictive, if not downright magical.
Reverse egg yolks? Yup! How to hack breakfast
Have you seen these trendy-looking reverse hard boiled eggs with white insides and a yolky outer layer? Here's how you can do it at home. If you're stuck at home thanks so social distancing and a quiet holiday week, you may want to try this very neat, usual reverse egg yolk hard boiled egg trick. In fact, it's just the kind of hey-how'd-you-pull-that-off brunch trick that'll make the family go wild, and a fun science lesson for the kids when you show them how you did it. Your secret is safe with us if you decide you want to tell your family members you have a new, very special, and very rare egg-dealing wizard you've been sourcing your breakfast ingredients from.
Facebook prediction image may be REAL. What do you see?
Have you given those Facebook prediction images a whirl? They may be REAL. We've all seen friends sharing Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter images promising to unlock our most hidden secrets and realities, though most of us have chalked them up to gimmicks at best. It turns out they may actually hold some predictive and future-altering powers after all, because the mind is a wonderful, if not complex, thing (and if you get a kick out of this, you should check out this quiz on which side of your brain controls the way you think and process information).
OMG: Hilaria Baldwin’s NYC Neighbor Weighs In
Just when you thought the Hiliaria mess couldn't get any more peligroso for her career, her neighbors started to chime in on Reddit. If you're not fully up to date on the one little pearl of perfection 2020 left us with, Hilaria Baldwin, famous actor Alec Baldwin's wife, was totally and utterly exposed for what one now-famous Twitter user called a, "decade-long grift where she impersonates a Spanish person." Vogue recently published a relatively succinct explainer on the drama if you're looking to catch up. But now Hilaria (are we calling her that, or going with her given name, Hillary?) and Alec's actual New York City neighbors are weighing in with their own very personal experiences with the Baldwinitos.
Texas, Idaho, New Mexico, & more USA states being transformed into world-class wine regions
No, Napa isn't on the list. Your neighborhood may be, though. If you're looking for a reason to love your neighborhood just a little more than usual, good news -- it may be one of the best wine-producing regions in the United States, and may even hold esteem with international wine lovers.
COVID-19 virus enters the brain, here's what happens next
Even extremely mild cases have been shown to negatively affect brain function. Yes, you really should social distance and wear a mask, because new research indicates that the COVID-19 virus swiftly crosses the blood-brain barrier, and wreaks havoc on our brains for often long periods of time in even the most mild cases. In fact, more and more evidence is coming out that people with COVID-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue -- and there's no real rhyme or reason for the duration of the aftermath.
Armie Hammer’s ex-wife dishes on Hollywood scandal
Buckle up, this is about to get really, really grim for actor Armie Hammer's fans. Hollywood actor Armie Hammer is in deep, hot water after being exposed for his sickening fantasies of violence and cannibalism. His estranged wife, Elizabeth Chambers, responded to reports of his extra-marital affairs and desire for human flesh by saying she was, "shocked and sickened," and "believes" all the women who have come forward. We hope you're sitting down for what is about to come next. Go ahead, take a minute. Prepare yourself for this bumpy, wild ride.
A bird so dangerous it preys on adult DEER
If you guessed hawks, owls, vultures, or other mysterious birds of prey but didn't even consider the largest bird of prey in North America, you're in for a surprise. The ever-powerful Golden Eagle is North America's largest bird of prey, and believe it or not, the national bird of Mexico. They're agile, and live just about everywhere on the North American continent, so whether you call Ohio or Arizona home, you're likely to have these golden-brown plumed birds within a few miles of your home. They can dive on unsuspecting prey like deer, dogs, and even human CHILDREN at speeds of more than 150 miles per hour.
Can’t sleep? This easy hack can help.
Sleepless nights are more common than ever, but there are drug-free ways to lull you to restful zzz's. Chronic exhaustion and insomnia go hand in hand, and it's more common than ever thanks to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In fact, a report from the National Institutes of Health highlighted a study early in the pandemic that “revealed very high rates of clinically significant insomnia”— most likely fueled by acute stress, anxiety and depression. It's become so common that pandemic-era insomnia has actually been dubbed "coronasomnia."
Drunk guy legally changes his name to Celine Dion
Think this is a joke? No, and it seems oddly appropriate for this chapter in history. It's all coming back to him now. A United Kingdom-based man recently got so trashed that he changed his name to Celine Dion -- LEGALLY. And then, as a good drunk might, he forgot that he changed his name.
Clearance Racks Are Up to 90% Off Right Now, Here's What You Should Be Buying
Just in time for your stimulus cash and all the stuff you really wanted for the holidays. If your holiday wish list wasn't totally fulfilled, you're just looking for a little retail therapy, or you need some things to get you through 2021-- you're in luck. Clearance racks are brimming with incredible deals up to 90 percent off regular retail right now, which is exactly why you can't afford to miss shopping this week and next.
What's your sign? Astrologer reveals the right scent for every member of the Zodiac
Here's what astrology says about how scent influences your energy. Yes, REALLY. You probably already know that astrology and horoscopes are credited with depicting personality traits and ideal love matches, but did you know that these same star signs are said to influence even the scents we wear and the energy we develop around us? "If there’s one thing you need to remember about astrology, let it be this: It is simply the science of energy," explains Eunice Lucero-Lee, a certified astrologist and the Editor in Chief of All Things Hair.
These Super Last-Minute Gifts for Kids Ship by Christmas
You're not the only one late to Christmas shopping game. That's okay, because all these gifts ship in time for Christmas. Did you know a whopping 33 percent of shoppers self-identify as last minute according to a recent Google-backed survery? And that those shoppers say they typically end up spending their money with whatever retailer can ship the fastest? It makes sense, right?
15 Mouth-Watering Gifts That'll Arrive in Time for Christmas
It's not too late to fill someone's belly with holiday cheer. The pandemic is really throwing a wrench in everyone's holiday meal plans, and with leaders asking people to refrain from travel and extended family meals, sending far-off family and friends deliciously thoughtful food gifts is 2020's best bet. "Gathering over a table is something that so many cultures, have in common," explains Aly Walansky, a food news writer for Today.com, Forbes, and the Food Network. "But this year, we can't gather together, or at least shouldn't, and that means trying to find ways to recreate that family dinner in a way that is safe and distanced. Sending food gifts that can be shared virtually is a way to have that meal together, even if together is across a screen."
These are the gifts she REALLY wants (and they'll ship in time for Christmas)
She probably doesn't need another ugly sweater, so stick to beauty gifts. If she's met her quota of Instagram-worthy ugly sweaters and sherpa socks, she probably wants easy to use Zoom-worthy beauty gear. We found some of the most popular picks that ship in time for Christmas (but hurry up already, will ya?). If you've got hungry types on your list, check out these mouth-watering food gifts that deliver in time for Christmas.
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Bryce Gruber covers women's lifestyle content and news ranging from shopping to travel, beauty to parenting, wellness and delicious eating. Find her at @brycegruber on social media, and across a variety of women's lifestyle and parenting topics at TheLuxurySpot.com, Readers' Digest, Bravo, Today's Parent, Chatelaine, FASHION Magazine and on your TV screen through national talk shows. She lives and works in New York's Hudson Valley with her five small children.
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