Pets Over Kids, The New Norm

Don’t be so quick to judge the crazy cat lady next door. According to new statistics, more people are ditching the traditional family life for a life with pets. The family unit as we know it is changing and has been changing slowly since the mid-2000s. No more are the days of traditional married couples with 2.5 kids and a white picket fence. It seems that more and more couples are choosing to have “furry children” over having traditional kids. In 1970, roughly 40% of couples had children but roughly 40 years later, only 20% of married couples had...

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Ever Wonder Why You Love Yoga So Much? Here’s a Scientific Explanation

Bella Breakdown There is no denying the effects of yoga. Something about yoga just relaxes the body and the mind and even though you aren’t any good at it, you keep coming back for more. And no diss to essential oils, but there is actually a science behind it and a reason as to why it works. Yoga is one of the oldest arts known to man. Monks have been practicing yoga for centuries, and for good reason. It is a form of relaxation and a total body reset that most people need or at least want. But in...

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Love & Astrology: Learn The Neediest Signs

Bella Breakdown Some say that love, or lovers rather, are written in the stars. Others take it a step further with astrological signs and horoscopes. Whether you believe it or not, there is something to say about relationships and astrological signs. Are there things about your significant other that you don’t quite understand? Sometimes their astrological sign can provide key insight on how they are feeling and how they view the world, e.g. relationships. While you may not believe in horoscopes, there is definitely a correlation between people’s signs and how needy they actually are. One of the neediest...

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DIY Floral Soap… Because Soap Doesn’t Have to Be Ugly!

Bella Breakdown Soap is a must in any bathroom or kitchen. The problem is that traditional soap is ugly. The bars are usually some dull or drab color and honestly, the big “block” of soap just isn’t appealing. But it doesn’t have to be this way. This new DIY soap craft can add a little flair to your blocky soap bar. This simple and easy to do DIY project can completely change the look of your bathroom and for a cost of next to nothing. The first step is to get the flower for the center of the soap....

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Little Known Tips About Travel

Bella Breakdown You are beyond excited about your next trip. You plan every last detail from your flights to your hotel and even your full trip itinerary once you arrive. You even got the travel insurance just in case for some reason, your trip had to be put on hold. But before your trip, you should dig into exactly what trip insurance will do for you. The first question is whether or not it’s worth it for your next trip. According to Bustle, a small fee added to your hotel or airline tickets might be worth it but, if...

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