If there are any lessons this pandemic has taught us, its that money can neither buy health nor peace of mind. But one mystery client has decided to give it his best shot to prove the maxim wrong, by reaching out to Israeli jewelry firm Yvel with a commission to make the most expensive face mask.
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There are a lot of face masks out there, but they aren't all created equal. A shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE) means that most of us who don't work in the health field are using non-medical face masks, and it can be hard sorting out the good ones from the bad ones.
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Back to school time -- but it's going to look a little different this year. In many districts, school year 2020/21 is going to start off much the same way 2019/2020 finished off, that is to say, with empty school buildings and students all learning in virtual classrooms (their own homes).
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Flip flops have long been a summer staple, but lately they have become more popular than ever. Sales of the footwear have surged recently. Lyst, an online fashion search business, reported that searches of flip flops have increased by 53 percent since June. Why are flip flops so popular right now?
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Your social media feeds may be full of sweaty selfies time-stamped at 5:15 a.m. Then there's that cousin who worked two jobs to put himself through college, and your confident friend, who boldly asked for a big raise and got it. As for you, well, no one is tagging you with #goals. But why?
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It certainly all looks very impressive, from the bicycles guests can use to explore the idyllic island of South Andros, to the oceanfront views and plethora of water sports available. Bryan gushed to People that Caerula Mar Club was envisioned as a, "Boutique resort."
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They were once iconic parts of our retail landscapes. And after the pandemic switched into high gear, we thought our malls would start to close. But now it seems mall owners have realized that the huge spaces department stores have left behind could be turned into something else.
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If you tense up whenever your friend takes too long to respond, or if you find it hard to focus on anything you're doing after your crush one-word-replies you, you may be suffering from "texting anxiety." Here are some ways to help ease those anxious feelings.
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If you're lucky enough to work from home during the pandemic, turns out there's a tradeoff for not having to commute to the office every day. New research from the National Bureau of Economic Research confirms what may be painfully obvious by this point: Working from home can mean longer workdays.
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Blockbuster was the old-school version of Netflix before the streaming service became a 21st century symbol of home entertainment. At its peak, the movie rental chain had more than 9,000 stores around the world, 84,000 employees, 65 million members, and was worth $3 billion dollars.
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If you're a feng shui energy fanatic, you know how important it is to keep your home's vibe clear and free. And even if you find all of its benefits hard to fully believe, feng shui principles will help give your home a gorgeous, clear layout.
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Many of us already overthink things, from interactions with coworkers to awkward first dates. Then there's texting, which just adds to some people's anxiety. For instance, if you write a text and immediately start obsessing whether you chose the right words. Are you coming across the way you hoped?
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Does your work day tend to follow a predictable pattern, one where you start off full of energy (fueled by those three extra-large mugs of coffee), work straight through lunch, but then start yawning by mid-afternoon? Is still more coffee the only way you can stay awake 'til quitting time?
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On a hot day, nothing compares to the refreshing taste of an ice-cold Coca-Cola (or the diet version). For more than 100 years, the soft drink giant has reigned supreme over all other sodas, demolishing upstarts that dared to stand in its way. Most people drink Coke because of the sugary taste.
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But fear not: A tear is not a foregone conclusion. In an interview with The List, pelvic floor physiotherapist Dr. Joanne Wolf, DPT, explained that with proper planning, you can prevent or decrease your chances of tearing.
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With all the online shopping we've been doing lately, we wouldn't be surprised if you lose track of the things that you have coming to you in the mail. But if you're getting things you're sure you wouldn't have ever been interested in, the Better Business Bureau says its time you paid attention.
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We love Clorox wipes, but since the pandemic began, they've become as difficult to spot on supermarket shelves as unicorns in a field of rainbows. Unfortunately, things will stay that way for the foreseeable future, because the company's CEO Benno Dorer tells Reuters that the company is struggling.
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Bargain hunters at Dollar Tree know that some items are worth far more than the $1 price tag.
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There are plenty of great reasons to shop at Aldi, from their incredibly affordable own-brand products available exclusively at the German grocery giant, to the no-frills layout of their stores -- which puts even the most stressed-out shoppers at ease -- to their ingenious checkout system.
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If you're finding yourself more dissatisfied with your purchases since the onset of the pandemic, you are not alone. From trouble with returns to delayed shipping and more, customer complaints have been on the uptick this year, according to the aptly named 2020 National Customer Rage Study.
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When you're a kid, rejection is hard, whether it's those mean girls who won't let you sit at their table, or the drama teacher who didn't cast you in the 10th grade musical. As you get older, you might start to get used to being turned down; there are only so many colleges that can waitlist you.
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When you gotta go, you gotta go. But what happens when you have to go, you're out in public, and you're trying to navigate the daunting new world where the rules are dictated by a pandemic? Microbiologists like Ali Nouri acknowledge that public bathrooms, as a whole, are a challenge.
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In an interview with The List, organizational psychologist Joanna Lovering, founder and CEO of the style coaching service Copper + Rise, explained that clothes actually can change your brain chemistry. "What you wear doesn't just affect how others perceive you."
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What is almost as good as getting rich in real life? Well, dreaming about hitting it big, of course. You wake up and for a moment, you think you may never have to worry about money again. Except, according to experts, dreaming about getting rich is not necessarily about finances at all.
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As regularly wearing a mask becomes the norm, one thing has become very apparent: Many masks don't fit. Mask fit goes beyond comfort, and is a potential health risk, too. As shared from a study by engineers at the University of Edinburgh, poorly-fitting masks pose a rise at the back and the sides.
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These days most of us are trying to make as few trips as we can to the grocery store. We also know that if we want to steer clear of massive crowds, we should probably avoid shopping on the weekends. And although Trader Joe's is one of our favorite places, let's be real, the store is pretty small.
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While Costco is known as a bargain-hunter's paradise, there's no denying that many of those bargains tend to be super-sized. While the Duggar family no doubt goes through those giant-sized jars of mayonnaise in no time, smaller families may struggle to use up Costco-sized items before they expire.
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