July 03, 2019 at 07:37AM by CWC Traveling on a plane is a lot like being stuck in a wind tunnel—along with screaming babies, loquacious seatmates, and redundant in-flight safety videos that make me want to eject myself. Airplanes are loud. And the only way I can get some shut-eye is to drown out all that noise. Who better to ask for the very best earplugs for sleeping than a flight attendant? On the trip home from her honeymoon in Hawaii, a coworker overheard the flight attendant’s sage advice. According to the air travel pro, a pair of wax ear plugs is the best solution she’s found for blocking out the cacophony of the cabin. A pack of 12 plugs is a $6, so you can conk out a mile high in the sky for a mere $1 per set. Somehow, it has never before occurred to me to bring earplugs in my carry-on. (Note to self: DUH.) However, I know for sure that wax/silicone ear plugs are far superior to foam versions. Thanks to noisy roommates and the general audible upheaval of living in New York City, I’ve made every effort to turn the volume down on my surroundings—and the wax plugs really, really work. Unlike the foam variety, you can mold them exactly to fit your ear shape without shoving them too far down your ear canal. They cover all the nooks and crannies other earbuds miss and I imagine that’s true by land—or by sky. ad_intervals[‘405890_div-gpt-ad-6934292-3’] =
Year: 2019
Grown-up lip balms that will make your mouth feel like a million bucks
July 03, 2019 at 06:34AM by CWC At present, there are 12 lip balms in my top desk drawer…and that’s not including the other five that are floating around at the bottom of my bag. So to say that I “like” them would be like saying Beyoncé is “good” at performing or that Megan Rapinoe is “good” at soccer. In other words: a massive understatement. I’m a full-on connoisseur. Recently, I’ve noticed a trend amongst my favorite product category: As the “no-makeup makeup” fever has continued to dominate the beauty world, more and more brands have opted to release lip balms that feel a whole lot different than the Dr. Pepper-scented ones that I swiped on in middle school. These lip balms have managed to turn lip hydration into a full-on luxury and decidedly adult experience. I have to admit, there’s something admittedly decadent about coating your lips from a tube that somehow seamlessly blends lipstick and skin care all into one, with color only optional. With that in mind, here are some of my favorite fancy, shmancy adult lip balms, which make my lips look, feel, and taste like a million bucks. ad_intervals[‘405185_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘405185_div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7520022-3’);}); } }, 100); Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips 2 Lip Balm in Enigmatic Edward ($30) Famed makeup artist Charlotte Tilbury’s first foray into a lip balm actually isn’t technically a lip balm at all—it’s a clear lipstick (and doesn’t that somehow make it sound even more luxurious)? Named after famed
The app for celebs reading bedtime stories just got a ton of funding—because dreams do come true
July 03, 2019 at 06:00AM by CWC The sleep-promoting app Calm isn’t new, but it’s getting more and more well-known by the day, thanks in large part to the advent of its “Sleep Stories” function late last year, wherein celebs like Matthew McConaughey lull subscribers to sleep with bedtime tales. In addition to offering these star-spoken lullabies, the app aims to help folks unwind and get more restful sleep through meditation, movement, and music—and it’s about to get a whole lot dreamier: Venture capitalist firm Lightspeed just announced an investment of $27 million for a Series B extension round at a $1 billion valuation (this funding comes after the $88 million Series B round from other investors in February). So, fingers crossed this means we’ll get a lot more Sleep Stories. As Well+Good previously reported, the McConaughey-read tale, Wonder, is a 35-minute-long story in which a grandfather explains the magic of life and the cosmos to his granddaughter. Now, Calm subscribers ($60 per year), have additional options, like a 24-minute story from Stephen Fry and a 30-minute one from John McEnroe. ad_intervals[‘405496_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘405496_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); Which like, LOL okay, but to this point, Sleep Stories has been a huge hit. (There’s currently upwards of 150 million listens from its 2 million paid subscribers.) So with this new funding, Calm could theoretically recruit several other stars to its roster, though the company has yet to confirm or deny anything for sure to us.
5 healthy desserts that’ll be the stars (and stripes) of your July 4th party
July 03, 2019 at 05:01AM by CWC Sure, July 4th is all about throwing some burgers (and vegetables!) on the grill. And yes, the pasta salads, potato salads, and every other salad on the table, are sure to be a hit. But after all the savory food is polished off, there’s going to be one question on everyone’s mind: What’s for dessert? Boy, do healthy food bloggers have you covered. From festive fruit kabobs and patriotic apple pie to cooling key lime bars and smoothie ice pops, there is certainly no shortage of sweet, sweet inspiration. Choosing healthy desserts for July 4th has never been easier. 5 healthy desserts for July 4th that are sure to please a crowd Photo: Hummusapien 1. Chocolate drizzled fruit kabobs What’s better than a red, white, and blue dessert? A red, white, and blue dessert drizzled in chocolate. If you’re pressed for time (oh hello guests who are here early) make assembling the kabobs a fun group activity by putting bowls of bananas, strawberries, and blueberries on the table and having people make their own. ad_intervals[‘405539_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘405539_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); Photo: Emilie Eats 2. Gluten-free peach blueberry cobbler Peaches are one of summer’s most popular fruits—and the sweetness happens to pair perfectly with tart blueberries. Most of the time, cobbler—a classic summer dessert best enjoyed on grandma’s porch—is made with both dairy and gluten, but this recipe allows for both types of eaters to enjoy it.
A kissing expert shares 3 big-deal takeaways you can learn from a first kiss
July 03, 2019 at 04:00AM by CWC Betty Everett once sang, “If you want to know, if he loves you so, it’s in his kiss.” Granted, it’s a pretty heteronormative song (hello, 1960s) that I mostly only remember because of Cher and a karaoke episode of Tiny Toon Adventures (hello, 1990s), but it kind of rings true, right? If you kiss on the first date, it’s because you want to know…well, maybe “if they love you so” is a little too much pressure. But what can a first kiss reveal about someone? That’s a question best suited for Andréa Demirjian, who goes by the Kissing Expert, and is the author of Kissing: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About One of Life’s Sweetest Pleasures. She’s a big proponent of “carpe kiss’em.” That is, if a spark of courage and chemistry encourages a smooch, you should trust your instincts and lean into it. After all, kissing as a dating vetting process has been around forever. ad_intervals[‘404312_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘404312_div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-7435403-3’);}); } }, 100); “It’s believed cavemen sought a mate to procreate by smelling and tasting the saliva of young cavewomen,” Demirjian says. “There is an immunoglobulin (or antibody) in our saliva that indicates good health, and cavemen instinctually relied on kissing to determine [who] was best suited. Think of it as a prehistoric version of The Bachelor without the rose ceremony.” “If there’s no ‘kiss me!’ vibe, then the kiss should be pushed to the back burner.
How to do the Mediterranean diet if you don’t like fish
July 03, 2019 at 03:00AM by CWC Like the Jonas Brothers, the Mediterranean diet has made a major comeback, with everyone from your MD to fitness influencers like Kayla Itsines singing its praises. A run-down of some of its major benefits: It’s good for your heart and brain, can help with depression and anxiety, and has special benefits for post-menopausal women. All pretty stellar, right? One of the major differences between the Med diet and the standard American diet is that fish is typically front and center of most meals. “The Mediterranean diet focuses on a primarily plant-based diet, with various lean protein sources such as chicken, eggs, and dairy, and seafood at least two times per week,” says Eliza Savage, RD. “Fish is a high-protein, low-fat food with many health benefits,” she adds, including being rich in brain-boosting compounds like omega-3 fatty acids and vitamins D and B2. Want to know more about the Mediterranean diet? We’ve got the perfect video for you: ad_intervals[‘403828_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’] = setInterval(function () { if (ads_ready) { clearTimeout(ad_intervals[‘403828_div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’]); googletag.cmd.push(function(){googletag.display(‘div-gpt-ad-8891272-3’);}); } }, 100); [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGnyqti9wsw] The downside of a focus on seafood: Not everyone is in the same boat with how it tastes, as evinced by this Reddit thread on the subject. Is it even possible to enjoy the Mediterranean diet’s many benefits if you just…hate fish? Savage says yes—but with a few key tweaks. 1. Focus on other lean protein sources Mediterranean diet meals are full of amazing vegetables, but Savage says protein is an
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