An Oscar award-winning actress who has starred in everything from 12 Years a Slave to Queen of Katwe, Lupita Nyong’o has so many talents. For those of you who are fans of this rising star, here are 18 things that you probably did not know about Lupita Nyong’o. She has a Multi-Cultural Heritage Although both…
There’s something almost magical that happens when you light a candle; all it takes is the scent of a single candle to make the room feel more festive or bring back memories of your childhood home. Scents play a role in both Psychology and Aromatherapy. Psychology says that our sense of smell is the most…
`What do you think of when you hear the words “amusement park?” Long lines and greasy food that you never have the chance to fully digest? Walking around with wet underwear after crashing down on one of the largest water rides in the world? Fearing for your life while a mechanical seatbelt locks menacingly across…
Admit it. You’ve fallen for something. Somewhere down the line, there was some skincare product that was claiming to work miracles on your skin, and you fell for it. After all, the commercials made it sound so good! There were all these “before” and “after” pictures, and they looked so realistic. The after pictures weren’t…
In the past year, the film industry was greatly impacted by socio-political events, thanks to the global #MeToo movement and the subsequent Time’s Up campaign that was initiated to tackle the issue of abuse and sexual harassment in the workplace. The charged political atmosphere even impacted awards’ fashion – for example the Golden Globes, where…
My hair is my pride and joy. There isn’t much I wouldn’t do, or spend, on hair care products to keep my long hair looking its best. I’ve always felt like my hair is a part of who I am, I mean aside from the obvious reason of it being attached to my scalp. As…
It should come as no surprise that, each year, millions of visitors from across the globe hail to Canada – after all, not only is it the second largest country on the planet, it also has one of the highest standards of living in the world. Due to its sheer size, Canada boasts stunning, vast…
Ever heard of the luxury skincare brand Venofye? I just got their Queen Bee Facial Peeling and their Orchard Bee Brilliance Cream with broad-spectrum SPF 30 to try them out. They use venom (from bees and snakes, yep you are reading correctly) mixed with other skin-nourishing ingredients like vitamin A, collagen, sodium hyaluronate and green…
What’s your idea of wildlife? Going to a poolside nightclub on spring break? Leopard print shoes? Drinking a little too much while watching National Geographic? Sure, we all talk about abandoning out cell phones for a weekend, but do you think you could actually do it? How about leaving the stilettos in the closet, putting…
Each year brings with it a delicious array of new food trends, some of which are not worth paying attention to, while others really seem to have some staying power. If you have been wondering what you will be seeing more of on your plate in 2018, here are some of the most exciting food…