Science Confirms It: Your Boss Is Making You Unhappy

There’s plenty of evidence out there to confirm the old adage that a happy worker is a productive worker. In a striking example from a 2012 study, American companies that made a list of the 100 best places to work generated between 2.3% and 3.8% higher stock returns, compared to competitors, between 1984 and 2011. … Read more

No Shave November… 9 Problems Only Guys Who Can’t Grow Beards Will Understand

Welcome to the support group. We understand your pain. The biggest problem is the Internet – and everyone you know – glorifies beards. You feel like you’re the only guy you know who can’t grow one. Because you’re a long term sufferer of Eternal Boy Face Syndrome. You only care because people say that facial … Read more

Ecofarm, An At-Home Mini Ecosystem With a Built-In Aquarium That Grows Herbs Using Fish Waste

Ecofarm is an aquaponic miniature herb garden that uses fish waste generated in a small aquarium to grow plants. Contaminated water and fish fecal matter are pumped up into the plant bed, fertilizing the plants, which, in turn, clean the water. The project is currently seeking funding on Kickstarter.

Gameday Recipe: Bacon Buffalo Blue Mac ‘n Cheese Rolls

Ingredients: Mac ‘n Cheese Rolls 1 box Annie’s Homegrown Shells & White Cheddar Mac ‘n Cheese 3 tablespoons Frank’s Red Hot sauce 2 tablespoon butter, unsalted 1 tablespoon milk 1/4 cup bacon, crumbled 2 teaspoons cornstarch 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled 1-2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped 1 package egg roll wrappers 1 egg, scrambled oil, … Read more

Why Meditation and Yoga Are Recommended for Breast Cancer

Up to 80% of American patients with breast cancer will undergo complementary therapies to manage anxiety and stress after they receive a diagnosis. Though there’s no clear consensus on which integrative and alternative therapies work and which are ineffective, more and more medical practices have incorporated practices like mindfulness and acupuncture into their offerings. But … Read more

How To Preserve a Carved Pumpkin

Whether your spend three minutes or three hours carving your Halloween pumpkin, wouldn’t it be nice if it lasted longer before melting into a puddle of mold on your porch? Never fear, there are plenty of tricks you can use to keep your pumpkin looking stellar all season long. In the battle to preserve your … Read more

Study Finds That One Trip To The Coffee Shop Can Provide Your Entire Daily Sugar Limit

Making a run to the local coffee shop to secure your caffeine fix (and maybe picking up a little snack on the side while there…) is something many of us do every day at least once, but just a single visit could see you hit a number of your daily dietary limits all at once, … Read more

The Disco Light Pumpkin Is The Best Halloween Party Favor, Ever

You know what they say… No party is complete without a disco ball! So, get ready for the coolest Halloween party idea ever… Feast your eyes on the Disco Light Pumpkin! Simple and easy to make, this brilliant project is sure to brighten up any Halloween party and impress your friends. Courtesy of life hack … Read more

Thirsty Thursday: Buddha’s Hand and Thai Basil Cocktail

Ingredients: 1 oz Hangar One Buddha’s hand vodka 1 1/2 oz Manzanilla sherry 1/2 oz lemon juice 1/2 oz Buddha’s hand cordial 1/2 oz sparkling water 5 large Thai basil leaves 5 strips of candied lemon peel Thai basil flower for garnish Buddha’s Hand Cordial: 2 tablespoons Buddha’s hand zest (~1 medium Buddha’s hand) 1/2 … Read more

BODY ART IS MORE MAINSTREAM THAN EVER…

Tattoos are traditionally associated with “outlaw” cultures — bikers, gangs, punks, ex-cons, and sex workers. (Can you count how many tattoos you’ve seen in a porn movie lately?) But the 90’s saw tattooing move into the mainstream in a big way. Since then, everyone has been expecting a tattoo backlash. And indeed, laser removal clinics … Read more