How to Meditate in a Hectic Home By: Colleen Stinchcombe Stressed out, at your wit’s end, trying to balance work and, if you have kids, your child’s e-learning, and that’s when it happened: You realized you were finally ready to learn how to meditate at home.The only problem, of course, is that home isn’t exactly the quietest place on earth at…
How JIGGY Founder Kaylin Marcotte Solved Quarantine Boredom Before The Covid-19 Pandemic Kaylin Marcotte, founder of JIGGY, took a leap of faith into a pastime that kept her grounded while working at TheSkimm during its early stages: Puzzles. Her business, which launched last November, boomed when Covid-19 hit, a surprise silver lining to the pandemic. But her interest in puzzles, fostered before…
Blueberry Baked Oatmeal Recipe Courtesy of Love & Lemons This blueberry baked oatmeal recipe is a delicious healthy breakfast! For a twist, swap in whatever seasonal fresh fruit you like. Ingredients 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed + 6 tablespoons warm water 2 cups whole rolled oats ½ cup slivered almonds ½ cup hemp seeds ⅔ cup coconut flakes 1/4 cup brown sugar or coconut sugar 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon cinnamon ¾ teaspoon sea salt ¾ cup almond milk, at room…
How Art Therapy Can Alleviate Anxieties By: Danielle Cheesman Embracing Creativity Supports Wellness All my life, I’ve been told that I’m creative. But, I’ve always found a way to counter those good-intentioned arguments. As a child, sure, I wrote short stories, “but I never finished them!” As an adult, I was convinced that I couldn’t call myself a photographer if…
Michelle Obama Is Hosting a Brand-New Relationship Podcast Is Michelle Obama stepping into Esther Perel’s shoes? The former first lady’s newly announced Spotify podcast—which will feature weekly conversations with Valerie Jarrett, Michele Norris, Conan O’Brien, and other renowned figures about the relationships that have shaped them—suggests as much. Of course, Obama’s podcast likely won’t get into the nitty-gritty of romantic relationships to…
Zucchini Parmesan Chips Snack Recipe Courtesy of LINDSAY FUNSTON and Delish If you love Parmesan raise your hand and then go make these amazingly simple, totally addictive two-ingredient chips. INGREDIENTS 2 large zucchini, thinly sliced kosher salt Freshly ground black pepper 1 1/2 c. freshly grated Parmesan Marinara, for dipping DIRECTIONS: WATCH HERE Preheat oven to 400º and line a baking sheet…
Girl Scouts of America Launches New Media Brand Focused on Women’s Lifestyle and Wellness By Joelle Goldstein CircleAround will provide “a compelling, inspiring and trusted content site” with an emphasis on “the values women share.” The Girl Scouts of America are kicking off their newest venture. The organization announced its plans to launch a standalone, for-profit media brand and online destination called CircleAround.…
How To Become Your Most Productive Self By: Martha Sorren Motivating yourself to be productive isn’t always easy. Some days, inertia takes over and the last thing you want to do is conquer your to-do list. Maybe you have a hard time motivating yourself to do chores around the house or exercise or start that big project for work. But whatever tasks you struggle…
This Guidance Note seeks to clarify the social cohesion conceptual framework and provide knowledge and practical guidance in assessing and designing effective programmes and projects – identifying challenges, risks and dilemmas and implications for programming.
Why Social Awareness And Empathy Take Constant Work Empathy is a lifelong process. Anyone who knows me knows I’m an outspoken feminist. But once upon a time, I scratched my head and questioned why we needed feminism. “Shouldn’t we just advocate egalitarianism—equality for everyone?” I asked. I wasn’t fully aware of the multitude of issues specific to women, both overt…
