Donate Life: Find Out How Your Name Can Save!
Donate Life Anerica Believe it or not, the unfortunate truth is that every ten minutes another person is placed on the national transplant waiting list. Around 8,000 people die every single year because there simply aren’t enough organ donors in place to meet demand. To put things into perspective not even the largest football stadium in the US could fit the number of people on the national transplant waiting list… sadly this just goes to show how many people are in desperate need of donations! Statistics like these may seem overwhelming, however, by becoming a donor, or getting involved...
Thanksgiving Dishes You Can’t Live Without
What makes for a perfect Thanksgiving? Everyone has a different idea of what they think makes a perfect Thanksgiving, but we consult the pros. With the help of the Bon Appetit test kitchen chefs, we break down what makes for the ultimate Thanksgiving celebration. Without hesitation, all the chefs agree that their favorite holiday is Thanksgiving for one of the most obvious reasons, the food. They make a valid point that that Thanksgiving is the holiday where eating the most is all that matters, but is this true? For some, it’s the food but for others, it’s a time...
Re-Search: The Technology Aiming to Create a Gender Balanced Internet
Bella Breakdown Have you ever done an image search for the term “Fire Fighter” or “Doctor” on the internet? If you have, then you’ve probably noticed that an overwhelming number of the search results feature men in these roles. Why? Especially when we all know that females are working in both of these previously male-dominated professions. And, the same is true about the opposite scenario, ever images search a “preschool teacher” or “nurse”? You’ll find images that mainly feature women working in these professions. It’s as if the internet isn’t taking into account the societal shift towards gender equality...
A True Original 2
Bella Breakdown Coffee is a ritual, a process, a tradition. Those who love to drink coffee often know what kind of coffee they prefer, exactly how to build it, and if they want to add anything to the final product or take it black. If you are new to the coffee scene, you may be overwhelmed with the endless amount of coffee makers you can choose from. They all prepare coffee differently, take different amounts of time to fully steep or pressurize, and some work better with certain types of coffees. I suggest asking your friends and family to...
Milestone Moment: Celebrating My Baby’s First Laugh
My #BabysFirst Laugh Made My World More Beautiful As the mother of an infant, I live in a world of firsts; first cry, first hug, first cuddle, first smile. It’s all these tiny little micro-moments, these little snippets in time that mean the most in the lives of parents. Today I’m partnering with the March of Dimes by taking a moment to stop and appreciate my very favorite first in the life of my youngest daughter, Ryleigh. I also want to bring a little awareness to those parents in the NICU who are helping their children fight for their...
