Greece is a wonderland of over 6,000 picturesque islands and islets — each with its own unique history, postcard-perfect beaches, and countless adventures you either have to be a local — or especially ‘in-the-know’ — to experience. So we’ve put…

Spanx… Glossier…. Nasty Gal. These are all mega brands started by creative, driven people who had little to no experience when they first got their start. And you know who else was scared they didn’t have enough experience (even after working in the…

The fastest way to ruin a vacation is by failing to meet your basic self-care needs, whether health and safety, sanity, or just plain comfort. But good news: setting yourself up for a great vacation can be as simple as being well-prepared. The…

Covid has changed so much, including how we travel and explore. So here's how to take better care of yourself in this brave new world! It’s not like traveling was a stress-free endeavor before the pandemic, but now mask-wearing, social distancing,…

Artisan clothing is one of those buzzwords, that everyone uses, but no one seems to know exactly what it is. It is often pigeonholed as “handmade.” But, in reality, everything in fashion is hand made – because, there is no automatic t-shirt machine.…

Are you craving to get out of the house, breath in some fresh air, and see the world? Whether you want resort meccas or laid back beach towns, nature in all its wildness, or reflective, spiritual meditation — here are some sublime,…

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There's nothing like getting away for a little R&R. And after 2020? We deserve it! Great news, shut-ins! Even if it makes you a little nervous right now: With a bit of intention, planning, and preparation, travel can be an excellent form of…

This lavish, Netflix-original drama offers historical detail with plenty of royal intrigue as it follows the life and times of Queen Elizabeth II. Netflix's The Crown chronicles Britain's most important political benchmarks from the 1940s up until…

Y! Finance series Savvy Spender partners with Real Simple to investigate the best beauty subscription box deals out there for the money.

By Sarah A. Lybrand, April 21, 2014 Though you may not know her name (yet), Bethany Mota is a superstar. Millions of young girls are familiar with this “Mota-vator,” an 18-year-old YouTube personality who has built herself a media and fashion empire…

CBD, also known as cannabidiol, is one of hundreds of naturally occurring plant compounds derived from the cannabis plant, shown in clinical studies to reduce inflammation as well as support healing. This makes it an ideal candidate for treating a…

Recycled fabric suppliers disrupted the fashion scene around 2017 for good reason. They provided a sustainable manufacturing solution that performance brands had been craving. For years, the green advice was to switch from petroleum-based synthetics…

One of my favorite quotes from a past student who created a Made in Canada clothing brand was, “My supply chain is so Canadian they drink Tim Horton’s (IYKYK) in the factory.” The quote during a live group coaching call literally made me lol as…

While certain strains of marijuana are known to trigger hunger cues, an effect commonly known as “the munchies” (making cannabis great for treating nausea or those with a compromised appetite due to AIDS, chemotherapy or other medical conditions)—new…

BY SARAH A. LYBRAND ON AUGUST 15, 2014, for Affect Magazine Kylie Simonds is no ordinary sixth grader. This precocious eleven-year-old from Naugatuck, CT survived a rare form of connective tissue cancer and invented a pediatric I.V. backpack so that…

Sarah A. Lybrand — September 19, 2014 With an ever-increasing arsenal of ways kids can be mean to one another — via text, chat, or public forums like social media, not to mention in person with verbal and physical assaults like name calling, rumor…

One not-to-be-missed experience in Greece is sitting for 'ena kafe'. Coffee is a big deal in Greece and, as in other parts of the world, the Greeks are fond of a version all their own. 1. Try this unique, strong brew Greek coffee (Ellinikos kafes) is…

Inventor of Construction Set for Girls Challenges "Pink Aisle" Conventions Debbie Sterling doesn’t just want to sell toys – she wants to give every girl in America a tool belt for building a better future. So she developed a toy featuring a female…

If you’re a brand trying to boost operations and sales, you might (and, should), be looking into working with a fashion showroom. A fashion showroom is a company that specializes in getting your designs into retail stores. They act as a…