Winter is here and with it, the need to stay warm and stylish at the same time. When the temperature drops, it is essential to have the right wardrobe pieces to keep you looking great and feeling comfortable. From coats to boots, there is a perfect piece for every outfit. Here are 10 essential wardrobe pieces for winter that will keep you warm and stylish all season long. From cozy sweaters and stylish scarves to trendy bombers and fashionable snow boots, these wardrobe items will have you … [Read more...]
Tips for Women Going into Rehab
When it’s time for you or someone you love to commit to sobriety and begin their journey of recovery, it's already a difficult time. You don’t want to add more pressure to the situation. Instead, it’s necessary to make going into rehab as seamless as possible. Getting treatment is the only thing that you or your loved one should be worried about, and luckily there is plenty of good treatment out there. As a woman, you might want to make sure that you’re as comfortable as you can be for … [Read more...]
Advancing Gender Equality: UN Women at Davos 2023
The latest available Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 5 data shows that the world is not on track to achieve gender equality by 2030. It will take another 286 years to close the global gender gap. Almost 1 in 3 women have experienced physical or sexual violence at least once in their lifetime. Eighty-five per cent of Fortune 500 CEOs are men. Shining a spotlight on these issues, UN Women will be at Davos, where the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum is taking place from 16 to 20 … [Read more...]
5 Most Popular Styles in Women’s Fashion
Women’s fashion is constantly changing and evolving. Every season brings a different set of trends and fashions, which means there’s always something new to look for when trying to dress. At any given time, there are a ton of different styles to choose from. Whether vintage-inspired looks, edgy contemporary looks, or trendy tops, women are sure to find something that suits them perfectly. Women's fashion is so vast that it almost seems impossible for one person to keep up with all the trends at … [Read more...]
Social Anxiety
What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. YOU are NOT ALONE The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the fear of public speaking. Other situation that can cause extreme distress include eating or drinking in … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cooking the Turkey
FOOD SAFETY is Key December is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the Butterball Hotline. During the week of Christmas, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t overcook your turkey, and you can ensure it has been … [Read more...]
How to Love That Woman in the Mirror
Illustration: ILoveDust How to Love That Woman in the Mirror The amount of misery we suffer just from the heft of our thighs, not to mention the misbehavior of our skin, just might—if you could quantify it—inspire a global initiative. The topic has certainly intrigued Nancy Etcoff, PhD, author of Survival of the Prettiest: The Science of Beauty, and a Harvard Medical School psychologist whose research concentrates on appearance and happiness. Three years ago she founded the Program in … [Read more...]
Shirlee Hall – ‘Just Do It’
Just Do It Do you have a secret desire that has not been met? A desire of the heart that will help you be free... A feeling waiting for an opportunity to be And yet nothing is done...only waiting With recall and courage just do it! How can you manifest the heart's desire? The solution may be you simply must act Materialization of a dream demands movement Questions and doubts, yet the answer is simple With observation and truth just do it! How often do you say the goal will … [Read more...]