July 05, 2019 at 02:00PM by CWC This morning, I was all excited to try out a new foundation that had landed on my desk earlier this week. I put it on as usual, and walked out the door feeling fly. Ten blocks and 90 degrees later, though, it was completely dripped off of my face, à la Ronald McDonald. And though we at Well+Good love to take workout inpso from clowns (if you think I’m kidding, please click the link), they are not our first choice for makeup tips. And while drippy foundation is kind of par for the course in summer weather, there are actually things you can do to keep it in tact. To find out how, I tapped celeb makeup artist Neil Scibelli, who had some A+ tips to share. First up? Start with a mattifying primer before your makeup to help keep it in place. I’m personally loving BeautyBlender Selfie Shield Broad Spectrum SPF 38 Dry Oil Primer ($38), because in addition to offering a solid hold it also protects your skin from sun damage. ad_intervals[‘405515_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘405515_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Next, you’ll need to choose the right foundation formulation in order to ensure your look doesn’t get grimy or cakey halfway through the day thanks to all the sweat you’ll inevitably be dealing with. “Switch to powder-based products on the hot days, especially if you’re oily,” says Scibelli. Bareminerals Original Loose Powder Mineral Foundation Broad Spectrum SPF 15
Day: July 5, 2019
How loss doulas help women process the grief of miscarriage
July 05, 2019 at 12:00PM by CWC While there are certainly still many unfortunate taboos about miscarriage, more and more people have started speaking out about their pregnancy loss experience. Yogi and mom Hilaria Baldwin shared the details of her miscarriage on Instagram as it was happening earlier this year, and wellness maven and HBFIT founder Hannah Bronfman opened up about her miscarriage in April. Beyond celebrities, everyday women are honoring their experience with beautiful, rainbow-themed photoshoots for the children they conceived after the heartbreak of a miscarriage. With 10 to 25 percent of clinically recognized pregnancies ending in miscarriage, it’s great that we’re finally talking about something that is a relatively common experience. Unfortunately, there’s still not a lot of information out there about how navigate the actual miscarriage process, both physically and mentally. That’s where a doula can come in. While doulas are typically known for helping women through pregnancy and the birthing process, they serve a lot of other purposes too—one being helping women through pregnancy loss. These doulas are called “loss doulas.” ad_intervals[‘403099_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403099_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “A doula can be present and supportive for someone during a loss in a way that many people in their lives might not be able to,” says Megan Davidson, a doula at Brooklyn Doula and author of the upcoming book Your Birth Plan. This can be particularly important for those who miscarry in the first trimester—long before many people share their
5 ways relationship pros differentiate rebounds from the real deal
July 05, 2019 at 10:00AM by CWC Breakups suck for so many reasons, and one big one is the seemingly never-ending grief that accompanies a long-term relationship’s fall. Did you waste time? Should you have ended things earlier? Will you ever feel about someone else the way you did about your ex when things were good? Quickly you find that you actually can—and you do. This new person is funny, smart, and attractive, into you—and you’re finally happy again. But wait. Are those butterflies in your stomach authentic, or might you just be using this new person to get over your ex? It’s not bad or abnormal or uncommon to crave companionship in the wake of an intense breakup, but it is key to be honest with yourself about the details of your feelings—both for your own sake and to respect the other person involved. Because it’s tricky to decipher whether you have real feelings or if this is more of a rebound situation, relationship pros are here to provide tips and decode telltale signs. ad_intervals[‘399651_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘399651_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); What is a rebound relationship? Learn that below, plus 5 signs you’re in the midst of one. 1. It seems like it’s happening really fast Have you gone from “I think they’re attractive” to jumping into a relationship in the span of only a few short weeks? That’s a sign that you’re probably not actually ready to move on from your last
This healthy *broccomole* recipe will make you forget all about avocados
July 05, 2019 at 08:01AM by CWC I’m all about sneaking veggies into my diet however and whenever possible. Whether it’s eating cauliflower gnocchi for dinner or hiding zucchini and sweet potato in chocolatey milkshakes, count me in. I’m like a 3-year-old who occasionally still needs to be tricked into eating healthy, okay? One simple technique that hasn’t crossed my mind, though, is making a healthy dip that resembles guacamole mde broccoli instead of avocados. It’s called broccomole! At first thought, broccoli doesn’t seem like the best guacamole base. Roasted to perfection? Yes. But blended into something that’s supposed to be creamy and great for dipping? Not so much. Well, leave your doubts at the door because if you do things correctly, you’ll be pleasantly surprised at how mouth-watering a dip made from the fiber-packed, cruciferous vegetable can be. Malibu Farm—which is known for its fresh, farm-to-table dishes—has a “Brocco”-Mole appetizer on the menu that’s served with corn tortilla chips, and it’s an instant favorite among anyone who tries it. So why not make the recipe at home? The restaurant shared the exact mix it uses to create the dish, and it only requires five simple ingredients. (Plus some ripe avocados if you want to up the creaminess…and can’t stand the thought of going without them.) Summer snacking awaits. ad_intervals[‘405472_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘405472_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Malibu Farm’s Broccomole recipe Makes 1 1/2 cups Ingredients 1 cup broccoli florets 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow
Is being rich a requirement for maintaining friendships in 2019?
July 05, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC Whenever I stop and wonder why my savings account is so skimpy—as I often do—I need only refer to this recent tweet from comedian Chris Burns (aka @fatcarriebradshaw): I love group dinners cause I love paying half my weekly paycheck for some shared dips, some kind of fried cauliflower & one $24 margarita with eucalyptus or some bullshit — Chris Burns (@fatcarriebshaw) June 18, 2019 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js Oh, how true does that sentiment ring. I’m a single freelancer living in one of America’s most expensive cities, and I have no six-month emergency fund, healthy retirement plan, or other hallmark of fiscally responsible adulthood to speak of. I often feel like an ambassador for that paycheck-to-paycheck lifestyle—especially during months when my social calendar is full. ad_intervals[‘404288_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404288_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Brunches, happy hours (and the accompanying round-trip Lyft fares), coffee meet-ups, workout dates—none of these things on their own are particularly bank-breaking, but they can quickly add up to hundreds of dollars over the course of a month. And let’s not forget the more crushing costs of being close friends: extravagant bachelorette parties, destination weddings, baby showers, and birthday getaways, to name some heavy hitters. In many cases, this kind of social spending isn’t just stretching our budgets. It’s actually pushing us into debt. According to Charles Schwab’s 2019 Modern Wealth survey, nearly half of millennials say that they spend more than they can afford in order
Thinking about dating someone with kids? Here’s what a relationship expert wants you to know first
July 05, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Even with just two people involved, dating can be challenging. Adding a child and potentially a co-parent to the equation means there are even more factors to be aware of. While, yes, dating someone with kids can be complicated, sex and relationship expert Jessica O’Reilly, PhD says that not only can it work, it can lead to a vastly fulfilling relationship. (Just ask Luke and Lorelai.) That said, there are a few factors to think about that you otherwise wouldn’t have to. Here, Dr. O’Reilly shares insight on what to know (and what to discuss with your potential partner) before pursuing a full-on relationship with someone who has children. 3 important questions to ask yourself before dating someone with kids: 1. How involved are they with their kids, and much do they want you to be involved, too? ad_intervals[‘404022_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404022_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “Dating someone with kids is going to look different for everyone because not every parent has the same relationship with their kids,” says Dr. O’Reilly. “One parent may see their kids every single day, while another person only sees them at holidays. One big question to ask early on is how big of a role that person plays in their kids’ lives.” Next, Dr. O’Reilly says it’s important to ask how big of a role your potential partner is expecting you to play in their kids’ lives. “Do they expect you to
If natural deodorant “just doesn’t work for you,” read this
July 05, 2019 at 03:30AM by CWC Raise your hand if you’ve ever been personally victimized by a natural deodorant. But not all the way up, of course, otherwise you’ll risk showing off the sweat stains that said natural D.O. has left behind. I know this, because even after testing dozens of them, I am right there with you singing the chorus of “natural deodorant just doesn’t work for me.” But as the pros would like you to know, that’s actually likely not the case. With more and more options hitting the market everywhere from your local drugstore to the fanciest department stores in the country, there’s now likely an option out there for everyone—as long as you know what you’re looking for. “When I founded Schmidt’s Deodorant, I was determined to create a deodorant that could compete not only within the natural space but on the same level as conventional brands,” says Jamie Schmidt, founder of Schmidt’s Deodorant, which has a line of natural products to fit a variety of needs. “My belief was that natural should be the norm and should no longer be reserved for a niche crowd, [because] why shouldn’t everyone have access to healthy, affordable products that work?” ad_intervals[‘400166_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘400166_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); One thing to keep in mind, though, is that deodorants are not the same thing as antiperspirants. Deodorants add fragrance to mask body odors, while antiperspirants work to actually stop sweat from forming with aluminum
Kettlebell swings should come from your hips—not your arms
July 05, 2019 at 02:01AM by CWC Kettlebell swings are one of the best exercises you can do. But sorry, arms—it’s not about you. Even though they’re important in the movement, they should be relaxed—not controlling or lifting the bell as you swing it into the air. Instead, there’s only one part of your body that should be the star of the show in this movement—your hips. When you do kettlebell swings correctly, you’re guaranteed a killer workout. “The kettlebell swing is an essential foundational movement that translates to just about every single activity a person does, from standing and walking to running and jumping. For the more advanced athlete, the swing develops power and explosiveness essential for speed, jumping, acceleration, and more,” says Matt Veigl, head trainer at EverybodyFights in Lexington, Kentucky. “Whether you’re a beginner, intermediate, or advanced athlete, it’s a tremendous tool to use to enhance performance and overall ability.” ad_intervals[‘402706_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘402706_div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-9261280-3’);}); } }, 100); Unfortunately, your arms aren’t going to help you see any of these perks. It’s an explosive movement, and if you’re not giving all the power to your lower body and mastering the hip hinge correctly, you could be doing more harm than good. Including hurting your lower back—a common injury that can occur from one too many incorrect swings. “The kettlebell swing motion is a powerful hip extension that uses your main ‘power’ muscles—the hips, hamstrings, and glutes,” Veigl says. “Focusing on driving the
3 Meditations For Improving Your Sex Life & Dating Instincts
July 05, 2019 at 02:02AM Your body holds all the answers. Continue Reading… Author Amy Leigh Mercree | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC
Need To Zen Out? Consider These Calming Eucalyptus Beauty Picks
July 05, 2019 at 01:40AM Your at-home spa awaits. Continue Reading… Author Alexandra Engler | Life by Daily Burn Selected by CWC