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Beat the Covid-19 Blues: 5 Free Yoga Videos

September 8, 2020

Over the last 5 months, everyone has been dealing with various Covid-19 struggles. During these challenging times, it’s important to focus on nurturing our minds and bodies. The benefits of yoga have been known for centuries. Improved focus and attention, decreased feelings of anxiety and depression, along with enhanced strength and flexibility are just a few. The only equipment needed is a mat, which also makes yoga an affordable way to help fight those blues you’ve been feeling deep down. Gaiam Thick Yoga Mat, $33 5 reasons yoga is the perfect workout to beat COVID-19 blues: Anyone Can Become a Yogi You don’t need to be a meditation master or even super flexible to do yoga. Anyone can build a daily practice and begin to reap the benefits...

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Create The Perfect At-Home Spa

Joyce Huang

August 26, 2020

Wellness

Spas may have opened up across the country, but a lot of people still aren’t comfortable with booking an appointment. If you plan on staying clear of them in the meantime, why not try creating a at-home spa? You’ll be able to melt your stresses away as you pamper yourself with the help of a few key products. You’ll also be saving money by doing it yourself since you’ll be able to use these items more than once. Set the Mood From music to aromatherapy, these little touches will really set the mood. Harlem Candle Company Dream Candle, $45 Plant Therapy AromaFuse Diffuser, $54.95 Plant Therapy Clear Intuition Oil, $19.95 The Wardrobe Slip into a soft robe and a pair of comfortable slippers so that you look and feel the part. Joyfolie Tianna...

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What to Pack in Your Carryon During COVID-19 Air Travel

Eugenia Primis

August 12, 2020

Top Picks, Travel, Wellness

Flying during a global pandemic is stressful, but there are a few things you can bring with you to feel safe and comfortable during your flight. Disinfectant Wipes and Hand Sanitizer Travel size wipes and hand sanitizer will be your best friend in flight. Before you settle in for your flight, wipe down the area around your seat. Make sure to get anywhere hands may touch including seatbelts, window visors, digital screens and tray tables, as well as all around the headrest if the seat is leather. Make sure your hand sanitizer is easily accessible in case you do not have access to soap and water. Individual wipes are wrapped and easy to toss in your carryon, while the EO hand sanitizer will keep you clean and...

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How to Deal With Job Loss During Covid-19

Staff Editor

August 3, 2020

Wellness

A lot of people are dealing with unemployment due to the effects of COVID-19. During this stressful time, it’s important to nurture your body and mind so that you can best prepare for whatever is to come. Here are 5 tips on how to ease some stresses you might be facing from losing your job. Take time to process what is happening Take the time to process what is happening and all of the emotions that are bubbling up. You will go through various stages of grief, so just be sure to give yourself time to mentally deal with what just happened. Cry if you want, shout if you must, just don’t keep it all bottled in. Focus on gratitudeCounting your blessings is one of the most...

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Get Beach Ready With These Functional Products

Joyce Huang

July 30, 2020

Wellness

Headed to the beach with friends and family? Then be sure to pack the right beach gear so that you can enjoy a day full of sun and play without anything getting in your way. CGear Sand-Free Beach Mat, $69.99 In addition to being water-resistant, this patented beach mat allows sand to slip right though so that it doesn’t get all up in your business. Australian Gold Botanical Sunscreen 70 SPF, $15.99 Obviously, sunscreen was going to be on our checklist. Make sure to reapply once in a while to prevent any nasty burns. Opt for a water-resistant version even if you don’t plan on going in the water in case you end up sweating a lot. Picnic Time Manta Sun Shelter, Was $62.95, Now $49.97 When you go on...

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Get Your Home In Order: Products To Help You Get Organized

Joyce Huang

July 8, 2020

Family, Top Picks, Wellness

Do you ever feel like you’re drowning in clutter or disorganization at home? We totally get where you are coming from. It’s strange because everything probably started off neat, but then one day you woke up and realized that disarray has slowly snuck up on you. Because you might be spending more time at home due to Covid-19, this is the perfect time to get your living space in shape. Don’t be surprised if having a cleaner and more organized home leads to a better mental state and a spike in productivity! Check out some of our favorite finds available for purchase at Bed Bath & Beyond right now. Kate and Laurel Stackable Letter Trays (set of 2), $49.99 Who said storage ideas have to be blah? These...

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At-Home Self Care

Joyce Huang

April 29, 2020

Wellness

With so many things going on in the outside world, it’s best for all of us to stay in as much as possible for the safety of ourselves and everyone around us. And if you are one of the lucky ones and able to stay in, why not use this time as a time for self-care and rejuvenation? Free time is a great time to do everything from learning a new skill or trying out delicious recipes to teaching yourself a new language or simply giving yourself a pedicure. Master one thing or do them all if you wish to! Rosetta Stone, Base and Monthly Fee Spanish, Chinese, Dutch, Hindi, Polish, Persian, or maybe German? Whatever your fancy, Rosetta Stone has a lot to choose from. Starting...

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Coronavirus Quarantine: Tips For Staying Sane

Joyce Huang

April 8, 2020

Wellness

Whether you are under forced quarantine, self-quarantine, or just practicing your social distancing, we’re sure that you are going a bit stir crazy right now. If you don’t have any outdoor areas to sit out on and get in some fresh air or vitamin D, it might feel as if the walls are closing in on you. Keep reading to see some of our wellness tips for staying sane during this time. Pull Yourself Together Get out of your pajamas and get ready for the day. You don’t have to put on a workwear outfit, but simply getting dressed, doing your hair, and even makeup if you wish to, will make you feel like less of a homebody. Opt for something cute, but super comfy to wear. Gap...

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Follow Through On New Year’s Resolutions

Joyce Huang

December 29, 2019

Wellness

It’s right around the corner. You’re either going to embrace them or dread them, but for a lot of people, it’s time to figure out what their New Year’s resolutions are going to be. The hardest part, of course, is actually carrying out those resolutions. Here are some tips to help you see through what some of the most common ones are. Eat Healthier Whether it’s to simply live a healthy life or to lose weight, eating healthy is commonly heard when it comes to a new habit for the new year. We love ordering groceries online so that we don’t get sidetracked by junk food aisles. On-the-go blending cups are great to have handy too. This way you can make your morning smoothie and carry it...

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Pamper Yourself With These 5 Items

Joyce Huang

September 11, 2019

Wellness

With all of the hustle and bustle, we have to deal with on a daily basis, being able to pamper ourselves is a must! Whether we are on a budget or not, or have five minutes or one hour, these are the items we love using to take a break and relax. Sheet Masks We do face masks for skin maintenance, but there is something about doing a sheet mask that makes us just want to sit back and unwind. Once we place on the sheet, we get comfortable on the couch or in bed and veg out to some really bad reality television. Green Grade Cupra Facial Sheet Masks (16 Count), $9.99 Massager It’s can be pricey booking a massage at a spa. These is why we are obsessed...

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