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Everything You Need To Know Before Going On Your Very First Cruise Zigres/Shutterstock By Lindsay Ray/Oct. 20, 2022 8:30 am EST What better way to enjoy a relaxing time away from home than being tucked away in a giant floating city in the middle of the ocean? Cruises are a popular leisure activity for vacationers, bringing in over 30 million passengers yearly (per High Sea Cruising). From the Mediterranean Sea to the Pacific Ocean, there are 1,200 ports in various regions worldwide, providing endless activities and events while on board....

How You Can Use Chamomile To Lighten Your Hair Lyubov Levitskaya/Shutterstock By Sara Caskey/Dec. 18, 2022 6:00 am EST You’ve likely had a cup of chamomile tea at some point to soothe an upset stomach, but chamomile has many uses you may not be aware of. The famous Greek physician Hippocrates purported the benefits of chamomile. In ancient Egypt and Greece, it was used as a remedy for skin ailments like xerosis....

Iconic Makeup Looks That Aren’t That Hard To Recreate Jlco - Julia Amaral/Getty Images By Tanvi Akhauri/Dec. 4, 2022 10:50 am EST Making your face up is an art. One needs to know just where to add the right strokes and swipes to achieve that head-turning, jaw-dropping goddess glow. But beauty isn’t all that makeup enhances. Users would tell you that on a bad day, a touch of blush or a dab of tint on your lips can do for your confidence what no personality-building masterclass can....

Red Carpet Looks That Missed The Mark At The 2022 AMAs Amy Sussman/Getty Images By Lauren Waters/Nov. 20, 2022 10:28 pm EST We can’t all be winners –- not at the AMAs or on the AMAs red carpet. Just as we loved some of the looks at the 2022 American Music Awards, there were a few outfits that we weren’t so crazy about. From the way too wacky to the seriously strange, plenty of stars whose music we love gave us outfits that we don’t feel quite so impressed by....

Royal Expert Reveals How Queen Elizabeth Actually Reacted To Prince Philip’s Death Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Shana Aborn/Nov. 27, 2022 4:14 pm EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The late Queen Elizabeth’s marriage was almost as remarkable as her record-breaking 70-year reign. The queen’s relationship with Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh, lasted 73 years, making them the longest-married couple in royal history (via People). Put another way, Elizabeth and Philip’s marriage lasted through numerous wars, political and economic crises, terrorist attacks, and the divorces of three of their four children....

The intruder may represent hidden parts of ourselves Shutterstock Psychiatrist Richard J. Corelli wrote for Stanford University that the intruder figure in a dream “is often an inner psychological figure who may represent some shameful or unwanted part of ourself who is breaking into our consciousness … It is about to break into our awareness, and then we will have to confront this unwanted aspect of ourself.” Corelli elaborated, “The purpose of this figure seems to be to reflect all the worst aspects of our character so that we may become more fully conscious of those traits and accept these unwanted but vitally necessary parts of ourself....

Women Take Back The Power In Season 5 Episode 6 Of The Handmaid’s Tale Emma Mcintyre/Getty Images By Nicole Tommasulo/Oct. 12, 2022 6:29 pm EST Gilead’s biggest mistake is, and always has been, how much it underestimates and undervalues women. In Season 5, Episode 6 of Hulu’s “The Handmaid’s Tale,” the queens of this dystopian chess board enter play and shake the game up right before the penultimate episode of this season....

How To Get A Voluminous Ponytail, According To Kim Kardashian’s Hairstylist Gotham/Getty Images By Lindsay Ray/Nov. 13, 2022 1:00 pm EST Why is it that you could have the thickest, most voluminous head of gorgeous hair, but once you throw it up into a ponytail, the results are borderline horrifying? The curse of the thin and wimpy ponytail is pretty common, especially for those of us with fine hair. Whether you have structural damage from a lifetime of using hot tools and hair dye or thinning due to hormonal changes, medical conditions, or even just age (via Healthline), everybody deserves to feel confident with a voluminous-looking ponytail....

Sweating Is Healthy. Here’s Why Jacob Lund/Shutterstock By Britt Hawes/Dec. 24, 2022 11:00 pm EST Sticky, smelly, wet — there’s not much to love about sweating. Besides dampening your clothes and causing embarrassing stains to appear, sweat has a tendency to show up in the most uncomfortable places. According to Medline Plus, some of the most common areas that sweat are your feet, palms, and, of course, under your arms. Sweat often creates a strong smell too, particularly in the areas where you sweat the most....

Bill Rancic opened his first Italian restaurant on the Vegas strip Denise Truscello/Getty Images In 2012, Bill Rancic and his wife Giuliana opened their first restaurant in Chicago featuring Italian fare. Viewers of “Giuliana and Bill” weren’t surprised, as they’d grown accustomed to seeing and hearing about the fabulous Italian cooking of Giuliana’s mother, Mama DePandi. However, the restaurant’s name, RPM, wasn’t exactly what fans had expected. Since the business was a joint venture between the Rancics and other people, the name combines the initials of all partners (via E!...

What Does Hot Yoga Do For Your Body? Drazen Zigic/Getty Images By Danielle Ramos-Sullivan/Dec. 22, 2022 4:33 pm EST Yoga has long been known for its amazing health benefits. From improving flexibility and endurance to strengthening your core and increasing muscle tone, the physical perks are plentiful. The ancient Indian practice can also help alleviate back pain, relieve arthritis symptoms, and boost heart health, per Johns Hopkins Medicine. In addition, yoga also provides a substantial boost to your mental health and can help lower anxiety and depression, while at the same time releasing endorphins....

What Is Bella Hadid’s Zodiac Sign? Ovidiu Hrubaru/Shutterstock By Elizabeth Okosun/Oct. 17, 2022 3:32 pm EST If you have a general interest in fashion or even an Instagram or TikTok account, you’ve probably heard of Bella Hadid. From campaigns to the runway, her piercing eyes and elegant bone structure have graced countless screens. L’officiel Malaysia ranks Hadid as one of the highest-paid models. This comes as no surprise, seeing that her resume includes walking for the likes of Givenchy, Balmain, and Tom Ford, in addition to being a Dior Beauty ambassador (via Business of Fashion)....

Best Dressed Looks For An Outdoor Wedding PH888/Shutterstock By Jennifer Anandanayagam/Dec. 14, 2022 10:56 am EST Attending an outdoor wedding is an experience on its own. It can be particularly thrilling if all the weddings you were invited to before were inside elaborate halls at high-end hotels. The novelty of going to the beach, a forest, or a backyard to celebrate someone’s nuptials can make your head swim with ideas. Can you attend in casual attire?...

Did You Know There Is A Hallmark Movie Set In Dollywood? Hendrickson Photography/Shutterstock By Britt Hawes/Oct. 22, 2022 10:14 pm EST If you’ve never been to Dollywood, you’re missing out. Located in mountainous Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, Dollywood is an action-packed amusement park perfect for families to get away from their daily lives and enjoy a fun and thrilling vacation. The destination was recently named the No. 1 theme park in the United States by TripAdvisor, beating out popular vacation spots such as Disneyworld, Universal Studios, and Fun Spot America — all located in Florida....

Emma Watson’s Tribute To Robbie Coltrane Will Have Harry Potter Fans In Tears Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images By Sophie McEvoy/Oct. 15, 2022 6:54 am EST Scottish actor Robbie Coltrane, best known for playing Hagrid in the “Harry Potter” franchise, passed away on October 14 at the age of 72 (via BBC News). He was a beloved star of many generations, from fans of his work on the British detective drama “Cracker” to appearances in two James Bond films — “Goldeneye” and “The World Is Not Enough....

Exit Polls Are Not Kind To President Biden Shag 7799/Shutterstock By Melissa Willets/Nov. 8, 2022 8:54 pm EST One of the big stories coming out of the midterm elections has nothing to do with someone who is actually on the ballot. Indeed, President Joe Biden, who is about to turn 80, got some bad news from exit polls — and what voters said may be giving the Democrat some things to think about when it comes to his future plans....

Gisele Bündchen’s Best Tips For Beauty And Wellness Everett Collection/Shutterstock By Lauren Harby/Nov. 12, 2022 2:15 pm EST In 1998, fashion powerhouse Alexander McQueen took a chance on an aspiring Brazilian supermodel when he cast her to be featured on his runway. It wasn’t long after that Gisele Bündchen became the most sought-after model worldwide. The very next year, she earned her wings as a Victoria’s Secret runway model, and soon enough she was featured on over 30 Vogue covers worldwide....

Hairstylist’s 3 Tips For Keeping Copper Hair Vibrant All Season Long faestock/Shutterstock By Anjana Rajbhandary/Oct. 31, 2022 11:42 am EST We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Coloring your hair is a lot of fun. Perhaps you were born a brunette and always wanted to see how you’d look as a blonde, or you’re bored of your blonde hair and want to go copper, the hottest hair color trend....

How Josh Duggar Will Spend His First Holiday Season In Federal Prison Handout/Getty Images By Nicole Cord-Cruz/Dec. 16, 2022 3:56 am EST Disgraced “19 Kids and Counting” star Josh Duggar will reportedly not have a very merry Christmas this year. Duggar, who was sentenced to just over 12 years in prison for charges related to child pornography, as reported by NPR, has been enduring lonely holidays ever since he first found himself behind bars....

Inside Prince Andrew’s Obsession With His 72 Teddy Bears Max Mumby/indigo/Getty Images By Heather Baver/Nov. 14, 2022 7:55 pm EST Over the years, Prince Andrew, Duke of York has been known for living an eccentric and lavish lifestyle. With access to plenty of funds and storage space, Queen Elizabeth II’s third child has demonstrated a passion for collecting. According to The U.S. Sun, the Duke of York has collected a number of luxury cars and SUVs over the years, including a Range Rover hybrid and a Bentley Flying Spur....