Every June is special for the LGBTQ+ community. At once solemn and celebratory, June marks Pride Month, punctuated by the anniversary of the historic protests and subsequent riots at Stonewall Inn (#Stonewall50) which lit a spark in the decades-long struggle…
Kubb is a little like bowling and a little like horseshoes. (Jarren Vink/) Kubb Arrange the rubberwood pieces from the Kubb Empire standard size set into two rows, 26 feet apart. Players hurl six batons at their opponent’s formation until…
Target is famous for having, well, everything. Like a brick and mortar Amazon, you can wander in for a 6-pack of socks and walk out with a car full of who knows what; clothes, electronics, home goods, and plenty of snacks. All…
Lupus is a chronic autoimmune disease that mostly affects ethnic groups like African-Americans and Hispanics. This disorder was also found to be more common in women than in men (1). It is often characterized by rashes that occur on the…
Pinterest sets a high bar for its coronavirus search results. (Pinterest/)Even during typical circumstances, almost every social media channel is booby-trapped with misinformation. Companies have regular methods in place to try to mitigate the phenomenon, but the coronavirus has proved…
We’re counting down the days until the big event, so make that trip to the grocery store, organize your décor just so, and of course, find those stretchy pants—Thanksgiving is upon us. And Trader Joe’s has Thanksgiving treats galore—we covered…
The summer heat has gone from pleasant to downright offensive and nothing is more satisfying right now than an ice cold beverage (aside from air conditioning, of course). Or is it? We put 11 new and extremely different drinks to…
What is ylang ylang essential oil good for? It’s considered an effective antidepressant, antiseptic, antispasmodic and sedative. It’s also been highly sought after for centuries for its ability to thicken hair and its skin-healing properties. In addition to its beauty-boosting and health-promoting…
When I was a kid, non-alcoholic drinks usually meant ordering “virgin” pina coladas and blended Oreo cookie drinks poolside on family vacations in Hawaii. Delicious, yes, but not exactly the healthiest choice to be drinking every single day for a…
Long before modern-day medicine and technology, shamans have been healing people spiritually, mentally, and physically. Shamanism, and shamanic healing, has been practiced in many cultures around the world, and is still popular today, with many seeking more traditional methods of…
Along with the common cold, the flu and other respiratory conditions typically comes a cough that keeps you up at night and limits your ability to breathe with ease. Although so many people suffer from a cough every year, many…
Whether you like it or not, pumpkin spice season has arrived and brought with it a tsunami of brand new products that I obviously can’t wait to try (#basicbitch). Two made this week’s Chub Chub Chowdown segment on the Taylor…
