The news tends to focus on negative stories, showing us the worst of humanity. According to Jean-Jacques Rousseau, however, human nature is inherently good. In this new series for Youth Time, these three stories are perfect examples of regular people making the world a better place, one day at a time! Originally published on Youth Time…
Month: April 2021
Universal Yums Review: A Five Star International Snacks Subscription
After receiving three boxes, I am finally ready to write my Universal Yums review! As you may have guessed from the title, I give it five stars. So far, we have received Ukraine, Germany, and most recently, Spain. Although I only liked one snack out of the six in my Spanish box, I’ve been super…
Great Newsletters to Subscribe to in 2021: Youth Time Magazine
Bad newsletters are synonymous with spam, and many of us spend a lot of time deleting, archiving, and unsubscribing. Most newspapers are just a tool for companies to sell their products. However, there are some great newsletters out there, and reading them may become the highlight of your day! Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read…
7 Factors to Consider When Choosing Catering Service
Whether you’re organizing a birthday party, wedding celebration, or random family gathering, the food makes or breaks the success of the event. It goes without saying that party-goers or attendees get excited about the food at events they’re invited to. And we wouldn’t be surprised. The type of food you serve in your event reflects…
Do You Really Need to Walk 10,000 Steps a Day? – Youth Time Magazine
Walking has so many health benefits including improved fitness, cardiac health, mood, less joint stress, reduced pain and it even alleviates depression. But what are the parameters for the ideal walk? Somehow, the common misconception is that everyone should be walking at least 10,000 steps a day to be in their goal. The fact is, it’s a…
Trinity Brewhouse in Providence, Rhode Island
We visited Trinity Brewhouse on our journey to get ALL the stamps in our RI Brewery Passport! Although we’ve already visited in the past, we wanted to follow the rules and refused to stamp our passports without trying their beers again. Unfortunately, our second experience here wasn’t as great as our first. Our Experience at Trinity…
Best Moet & Chandon Champagne Deal: $35 at Iggy’s, Oakland Beach, RI
Moet & Chandon champagne is the ultimate fancy celebratory drink, and we had a few things to celebrate last weekend. However, we did not go to Iggy’s at Oakland Beach in Rhode Island with champagne in mind. But when we saw it on the menu for $65, which is about how much you’d pay at…
Must-Have Zero-Waste Bathroom Products: Youth Time Magazine
Bathrooms are places where humans get clean. Unfortunately, the waste created makes the planet dirty. Shampoo bottles, razors, toothpaste tubes, and toothbrushes are all modern bathroom essentials. Unfortunately, they are also vast sources of plastic pollution. Luckily, there are eco-friendlier alternatives that can help transform your bathroom into a zero-waste space! Originally published on Youth Time…
Women-Led Restaurants: Find Local Places on RestaurantHER
Today, Google inspired me to write about women-led restaurants. The toughest thing about supporting women by going to female-owned restaurants is figuring out which local eateries are actually owned or run by women. That is where RestaurantHER comes in to save the day! About RestaurantHER Grubhub and Seamless sponsor RestaurantHER to help customers locate and…
Is TimeStope Legit? How to Make a Passive Income with Crypto
I am currently mining cryptocurrency with the Bee Network (olenaroosa), Pi Network (olenakagui), Midoin (olenakahujova3102,) and, most recently, TimeStope (olenakagui.) But one is not like the others. TimeStope screenshots can be seen all over the internet with a dollar value displayed next to the TIME number. This implies that it is already worth actual money and can be exchanged….
The Damselfly by Susi Holliday (Banktoun #3): Book Review
I finished The Damselfly by Susi Holliday two days ago, and I’m still angry at the author! The Damselfly is the third and final book in the Banktoun series. The first two books were plenty dark and sad, so I should have seen it coming, but this one still took me by surprise. Even though it’s been…
West Shore Coffee Bar in Oakland Beach, Warwick, Rhode Island
Last weekend we visited West Shore Coffee Bar and got our first taste of summer in 2021! Although they are called a coffee bar, they have a bit of everything. They serve craft beers, acai Bowls, less healthy meals, and even CBD oil alongside their delicious coffees. The staff was super friendly, and the food…
10 Travel Destinations Where You Can Go If You’re Vaccinated
As the world slowly eases up restrictions on travels, vaccinated people will be the first to enjoy international leisure travels once more. What follows below is a list of countries that accept vaccinated tourists within their borders. These individuals can bypass established health protocols like testing and quarantine if they show their certificate of vaccination….
Edible Insect Vending Machines in Japan
Japan is obsessed with vending machines, and they sell everything in them. Want a new iPhone? Vending machine. Want sake? Vending machine. Want batteries? Vending machine. You get the gist… But what if you want to explore entomophagy? Luckily, Japan has a handful of edible insect vending machines as well! Vending Machine Culture “There are…
Five Young People Making A Difference: Youth Time Magazine
Todd Mann once said, “The future of the world belongs to the youth of the world.” Young people worldwide are taking charge and making a change where they can: in their communities. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
How to Get the iPhone App for TimeStope Cryptocurrency
So I’ve told you about the Pi Network (olenakagui,) Bee Network (olenaroosa,) and Midoin (olenakahujova3102.) Three apps that have the potential of being the next Bitcoin – although there are no promises. The fourth supposedly big competing cryptocurrency is TimeStope (olenakagui,) but their iPhone app is still pending approval to be listed in the Apple…
Cicadas are Coming FAQ: Here’s What You Need to Know!
Cicadas are making headlines as they prepare to wake after a 17-year nap and are coming to scream their heads off by the billion. Unfortunately, I live right outside their habitat of choice. I say ‘unfortunately’ because these creepy-crawlies are hella cool, and I wish I could witness this rare phenomenon in person. Instead, I…
Moniker Brewery in Providence, Rhode Island
Moniker Brewery is located in Providence, Rhode Island, really close to another brewery, Beer on Earth. Isaac and I discovered it thanks to the RI Brewery Passport, an app created by RI Brewers Guild! We chose to visit Moniker out of the 30+ breweries in Rhode Island because they had a German pilsner beer on…
The Pros and Cons of an Outdoor Home Office: Youth Time Magazine
Spring is in the air, and so many of us are itching to spend more time outside – and that can be through a home office. Many people who work remotely are fortunate enough to have the opportunity to take their home office outdoors! Before you jump the gun and pack your bags for the…
How to Turn Internships into a Job: Youth Time Magazine
Internships can be paid or unpaid opportunities to get some work experience and better your career opportunities. Generally, internships are offered to university students, although it is also possible to do them later in life. According to Compare Camp, 70% of companies offer interns a full-time job! Here are some tips on turning your internship into a job….
National Big Wind Day: Featuring Rhode Island’s Offshore Wind Farm
April 12th is National Big Wind Day here in the USA! Since moving closer to the ocean, I have experienced winds like never before! It also gave me a newfound appreciation for Rhode Island’s offshore wind farm. So I thought that today was a great day to talk about the power and potential of wind!…
PB & J’s Restaurant in Warwick, Rhode Island – The New Coney Island
Living in Oakland Beach, we’ve seen PB & J’s Restaurant on our commute. It looked like a cute place, but it was their new outdoor seating that finally convinced us to visit. We came in the late afternoon for some breakfast food but ended up getting cocktails and enjoying their seafood special. Everything was delicious, reasonably priced,…
Is Midoin Network Legit: a Cryptocurrency Investment or a Waste of Time?
With stories about people finding an old Bitcoin or Dogecoin stash and becoming instant millionaires, it is tempting to jump on the cryptocurrency train. But for regular people, investing in the more advanced cryptocurrencies is almost impossible. That’s why new currencies such as Pi Network (olenakagui,) Bee Network (olenaroosa,) and TimeStope (olenakagui) are so tempting….
DiVine Italian Bistro: Warwick, Rhode Island
We live in Warwick for a few months before finally finding the time to pop into DiVine Italian Bistro. When we moved to Oakland Beach, we had no idea that there were so many great Italian spots. Our first discovery was Antonio’s Bakery, where we’ve gone more times than I care to admit. Then we…
The Best Apple Watch Complication for Productivity – Streaks App
When I’m not writing blog posts on The Travel Bug Bite, I’m writing articles for iPhone Life. If you like Apple products, then I strongly recommend that you sign up for the Tip of the Day Newsletter! Anyway, during a recent article on Apple Watch complications, I discovered Streaks app. I assumed I would just download it to…
What Do Your Dreams Really Mean? – Youth Time Magazine
Humans have been fascinated with dreams for as long as we have been alive. Researchers have studied dreams and how they’ve changed under authoritarian governments, the pandemic, and what they mean in general. To this day, we don’t know for sure what they mean. However, we have some fascinating theories. Originally published on Youth Time Magazine. Read it here.
National Beer Day: Celebrating the Breweries in Rhode Island
Today is National Beer Day, among other fun holidays like Girl, Me Too, Walking, and No Housework days. You can see the other holidays on the National Day Calendar website. I chose to write about beer because lately, I’ve been actively exploring Rhode Island’s fantastic breweries. I even made up a fun fake one for April Fools…
The Very Good Butchers Review: A Big Box of (Plant-Based) Meat
We just ordered our second Big Box of (Plant-Based) Meat, and we finally decided to write The Very Good Butchers review! I first discovered this Plant-Based Butchery a year ago in a Facebook ad. It said, ‘we butcher beans.’ I was intrigued by the products but intimidated by the price. But I finally bit the bullet and…
National Silly Earring Day Has Been Founded! How Do You Celebrate?
I am the proud new owner of a brand new holiday: National Silly Earring Day celebrated annually on April 13th! I’ve been thinking about founding a holiday that celebrates unique earrings for quite some time. When I was younger, I thought that all earrings were expensive, made with fine metals, gems, and diamonds. As an…
The Importance of Space Exploration: Youth Time Magazine
In the past 20 years, the US’ Space Program launched 3 million pounds of cargo and transported more than 600 passengers and pilots all in aid of space exploration. Cumulatively, they spent more than three years in flight and logged more than 366 million miles. While no one can deny that exploring space is cool, many people…
10 Strange Easter Traditions from Around the World
Humans are weird creatures who dream up unusual ways to celebrate holidays. Since today is Easter, I decided to explore ten strange Easter traditions from around the world! The great thing about holidays is that there is no wrong way to celebrate anything. But I think it’s perfectly okay to admit when the way we…
Van Gogh the Immersive Experience: Did You Get Scammed?
If you are like me, you’re super excited about Van Gogh the Immersive Experience coming to Boston this fall. But, you may have bought tickets to a different Van Gogh Exhibit. There is no ‘real’ exhibit, but there may be a few scams floating out there. Plus, it can be confusing to figure out the…
April Fools’ Pranks – History & Best April Fools’ Pranks
Yesterday I wrote an article about a mushroom beer brewery opening in Rhode Island, and it was one of my favorite April Fools’ pranks of all times! It was fun because not only did many people fall for it, but it promoted some existing local businesses in the meantime. To avoid spoiling the joke, I…
Mushroom Beer Brewery Opens in Rhode Island: Portabeera Brew
Mushrooms are a superfood, and companies worldwide are creating new shroomy recipes that are healthier than their fungus-free alternatives. MUD\WTR makes a low-caffeine drink that gives you more energy than coffee, while Four Sigmatic adds mushrooms to their coffee! Mushrooms are even being turned into eco-friendly packaging by Ikea. Finally, the beer industry is jumping on the mushroom wagon. And the…
How to Protect Your Online Identity: Youth Time Magazine
Most of us don’t actively worry about taking steps to protect our online identity. However, the statistics are alarming. In the USA, there were over half a million cases in 2019. It more than doubled in 2020 to around 1,300,000. Unfortunately, this can happen to anyone. But there are steps you can take to protect your online identity, just…
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