Everyone and their mother are doing a juice cleanse. My friends, in-laws, even my boss are all talking about doing a 3-5 day juice cleanse. It is even mentioned on the radio every single time I’m in the car. There is a lot of information on the health benefits or why it’s BS, which I’ll…
Month: February 2021
Is Bee Network a Scam? To Bee, or Not to Bee: Cryptocurrency 101
A few weeks ago I wrote about the Pi Network (olenakagui.) The Pi Network was developed by Stanford’s PHD graduates. You can read about it in Stanford Daily. Despite all the skeptics, the Pi Network appears to be a legit cryptocurrency. Whether or not it will make you rich is another question. But we’re not here…
CV 101: Resume Tips To Get You Hired – Youth Time Magazine
The job industry seems to be getting more competitive by the minute. 32.9% of current employment seekers struggle to find positions that meet their salary expectations. Another 18.8% do not hear back from employers after applying. Having a strong CV can not only help you hear back from an employer, but it could potentially get you the salary that…
Voodoo Dolls: Everything You Know About Them is Wrong
When most of us think about voodoo dolls, we think poking a doll with a pin hoping that it hurts someone who caused us harm. As a European, I only know what I’ve seen in movies. In Lilo & Stitch, Lilo creates a voodoo doll of her friends out of spoons, puts them in a…
Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask: Generation Clay
Yesterday I finally tried the Ultra Violet Brightening Purple Clay Mask by Generation Clay. I got this mask through my FabFitFun subscription; it was a paid add-on in my Winter Box. If I’m being completely honest, I already had a LOT of face masks and didn’t need another. However, I really wanted a clay mask,…
Zoom Backgrounds, Filters, and Touch Up My Appearance: Youth Time Magazine
Many of us have become closely acquainted with Zoom in the last year. Whether we use it for work or to chat with friends and family, there is a lot more to Zoom than just clicking “Join Meeting”. Did you know that there is built-in airbrushing? Plus, there are free ways to add fun filters! You…
How To Self-Publish A Book On Amazon: Youth Time Magazine
So many people dream of publishing a book. However, writing the book isn’t even the most challenging part. Getting your book to a publisher is so tricky that even J. K. Rowling, Stephen King, and Dr. Seuss faced dozens of rejections. This proves that even great books by fantastic authors can get overlooked by literary agents…
Think Dirty – Shop Clean: The App That Helps You Be Safer
“Think Dirty – Shop Clean,” is the brilliant slogan of a company that wants to help you make safer choices. Think Dirty is an app available for iOS and Android that tells you more about your products’ ingredients. Their database has over 850,000 cosmetics and personal care products, so you can just scan the barcode…
Four Career-Inspiring TV Shows to Binge Next: Youth Time Magazine
Watching TV is a popular way to unwind. A lot of people consider TV-watching to be an unproductive way to spend time. However, cinematography is an art form to be appreciated and watching a great movie can inspire you. There are also some great TV shows that can motivate you career-wise. In fact, according to a 2017 survey, 39%…
Vimco Wellness – Charcoal Lemonade: Delicious, Cheap, Only 5 Calories
Vimco Wellness lemonade seems too good to be true. It costs $15 for 20 servings and it only has 5 calories per serving. Well, the black Charcoal, green Matcha Lemonades, and orange Focus Lemonades only have 5. The blue Probiotic Lemonade has 15 but it is absolutely delicious plus the difference of 10 calories really…
Closet Organisation Tips for Small Spaces: Youth Time Magazine
Studies show that we only wear 20% of the clothes we own 80% of the time. The rest wastes away hanging in our closets. Now let’s be honest; it doesn’t matter how ample our closet space is. It is perpetually tough to fit everything and organise it accordingly. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read…
Zitkala-Sa: The Woman Behind Today’s Google Doodle
Zitkala-Sa (Zitkála-Šá) also known under her missionary-given name, Gertrude Simmons Bonnin, was a writer, editor, translator, musician, educator, and suffragist. Today would have been Zitkala-Sa’s 145th birthday. Among her greatest achievements was getting US citizenship for American Indians through the passing of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924. Thank you Google Doodle for featuring her!…
Apple Watch Complications: Traditional Name for Modern Widgets
Recently I began writing full time for iPhone Life, the world’s most comprehensive online resource for mastering your iPhone. While writing an article, I found out that the correct term for watch widgets are Apple Watch complications. I found it strange that a word with a negative connotation would be used for such a cool…
Willow Walk by S.J.I. Holliday: Book Review, Banktoun #2
Willow Walk by S.J.I. Holliday is the second book in the Banktoun trilogy. It is also my fourth read by the author who also goes by Susi Holliday. Her other books, Violet, The Lingering, and Black Wood were all great and I just can’t stop reading everything she’s written. Personally, I liked Willow Walk even…
10 Stay Warm in a Black Out Tips – Power Outage 101
With the dire situation in Texas making headlines, I became curious about ways to stay warm in a black out. We rely so heavily on electricity, gas, fresh tap water, and the internet. Without these, things fall apart fast. What happened in Texas can happen anywhere in the world. Basically, an unexpectedly bad winter storm…
Shuttle App aka Etsify: Hassle-Free Etsy to Shopify Listing Transfer
Two days ago I decided to pay $69 to transfer all my item reviews from Etsy to Shopify using Shuttle App. I recently decided to try to move my business away from Etsy. It has been great but the fees become too much when you sell a high volume of cheap items like I do….
TerraCycle: Recycle ANYTHING & EVERYTHING, Zero-Waste Lifestyle
I was today years old when I discovered TerraCycle. It blew my mind to see the types of objects that this company can help you recycle. They even pair up with major companies to make it possible! Whoops, I’m getting ahead of myself… Many of us get the phrase ‘reduce, reuse, recycle’ drilled into our…
Virtual Spring Cleaning: Digital Life Organization – Youth Time Magazine
Today a lot of our daily events happen virtually. With our digital presence up, it is essential for you to organise and keep things tidy. While cleaning up your home is always a great idea, it is also wise to tidy up your tech. A quick virtual spring cleaning can make your online life simpler,…
Five Recyclable Items That You’ve Been Throwing Away: Youth Time Magazine
Reducing, reusing, and recycling can help protect our planet. But so many common products don’t seem recyclable at all. Before you rush to send anything off to the landfill, consider doing a little research. There are many unusual ways for everyday items to be recycled. Companies such as TerraCycle partner with large companies to tackle hard-to-recycle materials. These…
Antonio’s Bakery & Charlie’s Deli: Warwick, Rhode Island
Antonio’s Bakery & Charlie’s Deli is a locally-owned bakery and a deli under the same roof! They have been under the same ownership for 31 years and specialize in Italian pastries, bread, calzones, custom cakes, and more! Isaac and I went here during a craving for something sweet and we were not disappointed! Isaac and…
How The Leap Day Keeps The World On Schedule: Youth Time Magazine
February 29th is known as Leap Day and it comes around every four years. 2021 is not a leap year, which means that there are only 28 days in February. While it may seem unremarkable to most people, this one day that happens every four years keeps the world on schedule. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine….
Touch of New England: A Subscription Full of Locally Made Products
Touch of New England is a company that promotes local artists from the six New England states of Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut. The products can be bought in the form of monthly subscription boxes that come in various themes. You can purchase several months worth up front or pay on…
Valentine’s Day Origins: Feast of Saint Valentine
Today is Valentine’s Day and many people, including my husband, like to mock it for being a Hallmark holiday. Despite Hallmark having one of it’s most profitable days around this holiday, they did not invent the holiday. There is a lot of history to Valentine’s Day and not all of it is hearts and roses….
Cupid: Who is He? Origins of Modern Valentine’s Traditions
Have you ever wonder who Cupid really is? I sure have. And I refuse to go another Valentine’s Day without knowing why a baby wants to shoot me in the butt with a heart-shaped arrow. Hilariously enough, I have written about how snails are what cupid is based on, because they shoot love darts to…
Black Wood by SJI Holliday: Banktoun #1, Book Review
I finished Black Wood by SJI Holliday a few days ago and I am already reading the sequel. SJI or Susi Holliday has been one of my favorite authors ever since I read Violet. Since then I have bought all her books and have been reading the heck out of them. My second read by…
Windowsill Gardening Tips for Small Homes: Youth Time Magazine
Spring is just around the corner and it’s a great time to start thinking about gardening. According to a Mental Health Journal report, gardening can help reduce stress and improve mood. There is even evidence that it can reduce the symptoms of depression and anxiety. Fortunately, you don’t need a lot of land or tools to start. It…
FabFitFun Personality Test: Apparently I’m a Dreamer
Today I took the FabFitFun Personality Test. I’ve been really into all things FabFitFun. Their magazine is full of great tips, their boxes are great, and their add-on deals are too good to resist. They even have a community where members can interact and chat. I don’t normally take the time to do personality tests,…
Top 10 Places to Visit in India: Guest Post
India is a land known for its great historic culture. It is a place where you get everything ranging from mountains to deserts to beaches. You name it and it’s there! This is what we Indians are so proud of. Our ancient and rich culture has authentic vibes in it. And that is why there…
Free Writing Contests to Enter This Spring: Youth Time Magazine
Many of us have a secret, or not-so-secret writer inside of us. Research shows that writing has a lot of positive impact on our lives, whether or not we are published. Expressing ourselves through the written word can be therapeutic and it can help teach us to communicate more clearly. To help you find motivation…
The Difference Between Expats and Immigrants: Youth Time Magazine
Expat, an abbreviation of expatriate, is defined as a person who is living in a country other than that of a person’s upbringing. This term can be used for temporary or permanent residents and comes from the Latin words ex (out of), and patria (fatherland/country.) The official definition of ‘immigrant’ isn’t too different. It is…
Pi Network, the New Bitcoin? Understanding Cryptocurrency
Two days ago, a friend of my invited me to join the Pi Network. By using her code (Judye81), I got 1 Pi and she got 1 Pi. Now I can share my own code to earn more Pi (olenakagui), although they also accumulate over time. Today, 1 Pi is worth approximately 0 dollars, just…
Curious Elixirs: Craft Cocktails Without the Alcohol
This weekend Isaac and I partied hard with soft craft cocktails created by Curious Elixirs. Curious Elixirs Number 1 through 5 do not appreciate the label ‘mocktail.’ There is nothing fake about these craft cocktails that have all the flavor and fizz without the resulting headache. Not only do these delicious concoctions lack alcohol, they…
Five Incredible Affordable Virtual Tours: Youth Time Magazine
Travel is a popular hobby that requires time, money and planning. Doing virtual tours can not only be easier on your wallet, but you can also fit more of it into your busy schedule. There are a lot of free ways to experience the world from your home. However, some of the more curated virtual…
Last-Minute Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas from Amazon Prime
“Oh no, it’s only a week until the 14th, I need a last-minute Valentine’s Day gift!” In a normal world, it isn’t that hard to go out and buy something special for our loved one. Of course, handmade gifts or gestures of love are also great options. Money does not need to be spent to…
Supertree Grove, Gardens by the Bay: Signapore Guide
The main attraction of Gardens by the Bay is the Supertree Grove! On our three-day trip to Singapore, we were most excited about seeing this amazing urban nature park. It spans 110 hectares within the Marina Bay district of the Central Region of Singapore. It is adjacent to the Marina Reservoir and the park consists…
Spero Foods: Eco-Friendly Vegan Sunflower Cream Cheese
Spero Foods embraces plant-based cream cheese but they make it even more eco-friendly! While nut-based cheeses are greener than dairy, they require a lot of water to produce. Sunflowers are the best of both worlds! Plus, people with nut allergies can generally eat sunflower seeds because they are not a tree nuts. However, do check…
FabFitFun Spring Box Customization & Add-Ons
Today I got my much-awaited FabFitFun Spring Box Customization email! Just yesterdays the Add Ons opened and despite setting an alarm, I got too engulfed in my work and didn’t get to explore the options until three hours later. Some of the things I wanted were already gone! Today, there is even less. Which is…
Long Motorcycle Trip? Follow These Smart Packing Hacks
Everybody loves going on long motorcycle trips because we all need a break sometimes! Without a doubt it is easier for people who ride motorcycles to plan their trips because they don’t need to worry about the traffic too much. They can just plan a weekend getaway and drive to the mountains to enjoy a…
What is a Third Culture Individual? Youth Time Magazine
Growing up in a foreign country surrounded by other foreigners from all over the world was an amazing experience. Learning about third culture individuals changed my life! Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Motorcycle Jacket: What You Need To Keep In Mind While Selecting One?
A good biker’s jacket is an investment that can go a long way if you make the right decision. With a good jacket, you can not only look stylish, but you can also protect yourself from injuries and protect yourself from outside weather conditions. Most people still believe that motorcycle jackets are all just black…
Brain Exercises That Really Work: Youth Time Magazine
Our brains are the one thing that set humans apart from other animals. It is our intelligence that allows us to explore outer space, find cures to diseases and connect us to other humans via technology. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
Groundhog Day: What Is It & Who Is Punxsutawney Phil
Groundhog Day has come and gone, unlike the movie where it keeps happening over and over again. This North American holiday is perhaps one of the most unusual. It is tempting to jokingly mock Americans for this illogical yet adorable and somewhat controversial holiday. But it turns out that they are not the only ones!…
Superfood Terminology: Probiotics & Adaptogens & Collagen, oh my!
I love trying healthy foods so I am becoming familiar with superfood terminology. However, I don’t quite understand it all completely. I know that probiotics are great for your gut and collagen has something to do with having beautiful skin, but what do these words really mean? They say if you can’t explain it to…
How To Turn Instagram Into A Side Gig: Youth Time Magazine
Instagram is one of the most popular social media platforms. It has more users than Facebook and it has a simpler template which is heavy on the visuals. People can post photos or videos on Instagram and you can follow hashtags to stay up to date on your favourite topics. You can also take your Instagram game…
Imbolc: What Is It & How to Celebrate?
Imbolc is also known as Imbolg and sometimes also called Brigid’s Day. It is a Gaelic traditional festival marking the beginning of spring. Traditionally, it is held on February 1st and it lands about halfway between the winter solstice and the spring equinox. It is celebrated throughout Ireland, Scotland and the Isle of Man –…
How To Improve Your LinkedIn Profile: Youth Time Magazine
In today’s day and age, the content that we publish on the internet can make or break us. Social media is a powerful tool that employers may reference when they review our resumes. While it is important to avoid putting some details online, it can be equally as significant to publicly display certain information. Originally…
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