This collection of magical photos are probably the most honest display of human emotion you’ll see all day! If a picture says a thousand words, then the looks on some of these Groom’s faces can write a book. The first time I saw these pics, they were so emotionally charged that I couldn’t help get a bit misty eyed. (Source: Reddit) [Read more…]
Prosthetic limbs have come a long way in terms of mobility, comfort and improved materials. Unfortunately they still carry a stigma for many that use them. Industrial designer Scott Summit threw the rulebook on traditional prosthetics out the window, and decided to try a different approach.
Together with orthopedic surgeon, Dr Kenneth Trauner, Scott founded Bespoke Innovations in San Francisco, CA.
The company’s goal is creating unique, customized prosthetic limbs that empower users. These pieces are beautiful, unique and meant to be proudly displayed. And WOW do they deliver! [Read more…]
Some foods have significantly more Calories than others but what does the difference actually look like. Each of the photographs below represents 200 Calories of the particular type of food. When you consider that an entire plate of broccoli contains the same number of Calories as a small spoonful of peanut butter, you might think twice the next time you decide what to eat. [Read more…]
Warning: Before reading any further, you might want to give your credit card to a loved one for safe keeping!
At Chicks News, we know the importance of a beautiful, hand-crafted designer handbag. That’s why we’ve scoured the fashion world to bring you the current hottest, trendiest collection of premium accessories for your drooling and lusting pleasure.
Unfortunately, our search results were not restricted by a maximum budget – the sky is the limit for some price tags…and for that, we’d like to apologize in advance to all men in committed relationships. [Read more…]
At its peak in the early 1900s, Holland Island was a thriving community. It had nearly 70 structures including homes and shops, a school, post office, several general stores, and a church. The island also had it’s own doctor, a community center, and even a baseball team that would travel by boat for away games.
Fast forward to today, and all we had left is a SINGLE Victorian home remaining from this era. It has braved the elements and tried to fight erosion on Holland Island in Chesapeake Bay for over a century. Despite owners best efforts to save the house and protect the island [Read more…]
How did we get from parlor calls to hookups in less than a century? You can skip the trend pieces. The folks over at Nerve.com have pulled together an infographic outlining the history of dating—the many bemoaned, illicit, and celebrated traditions of romancing. As to how we got to our views on dating today, I think social media and the internet has had a big impact – what do you think? [Read more…]
This story originally appeared on GoodHousekeeping.com, written by Amy Roberts.
This year is different. You’ve decided to stick to your work out plan, and you got a gym membership to stay motivated. What you may not have bargained for: The risk of respiratory, gastrointestinal, and skin infection-causing germs. No, that’s not an excuse to be a couch potato. Thankfully, most people have healthy immune protections and do fine. But you should take some precautions. Here are the most common places those germs lurk – and how you can stay healthy. [Read more…]
Yes I know. These days, everyone and their Grandmother has an opinion on what the secrets are for staying young and beautiful. What makes this blog post any different? Well for starters, the tips I’m about to share are easy, helpful, and actually based on real results (not theory and scientific jargon). Thanks and credit goes to Sarah Kelsey from huffingtonpost.ca for the beauty advice.
These 15 beauty gems will make sure you put your best face forward all the time. So let’s get to it! [Read more…]
At some point in our lives, most of us ladies have pretended to be that special Disney fairy tale princess. What happens when our favourite childhood fantasies meet the sexy, sophisticated world of fashion? Deviantart user Sashiiko-Anti decided to find out. She decided to explore 26 of our favourite Disney heroines and villains in style.
Based on her technique, it’s pretty clear she’s got an amazing grasp of classic fashion design. And as someone that (in my previous life) dabbled in fashion school, I have to say she’s the real deal! [Read more…]
If there’s one thing the Walking Dead show has taught me, it’s the importance of location, location, location! Wide open areas, elevated ground, and quiet countrysides would give you the best fighting chance of survival against those brain-hungry walkers.
We’ve rounded up some of the best homes from around the world that offer all these things. They’re private, secluded and…unfortunately cost an arm and a leg (sorry, couldn’t resist the pun). [Read more…]