Archive | 2015

The FlashBack: ‘The Flash’ – Episode 1 ‘The Man Who Saved Central City’

There’s been a murder. The victim, Al Rothstein, was a welder at the nuclear plant and his cause of death was definitely strangulation by someone huge and crazy strong. Not Grodd, of course, but someone.

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iZombie’s Newest Femme Fatale: Leanne Lapp

With most shows, stories and characters are planned out months in advance. Creators, writers, and producers know exactly where the show is going, which characters will play important roles in future episodes, and how the whole thing will play out. But every so often, an actor’s performance in a small role will be so inspiring […]

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Is It Possible to Drink Too Much Water? – The Dangers of Over-Hydration

Like most people, I was taught to drink my eight glasses of water a day, especially on a hot summer day or at the gym. But what I didn’t know, until recently, was that it is possible to drink too much water when you’re dehydrated.

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The Benefits of CrossFit for Beginners

CrossFit has garnered the attention of both men and women for years, but as the core strength and conditioning program grew in popularity over the years and across the country, many more are now turning to it for the added benefits to their daily routine. If you’ve been curious about CrossFit but are intimidated to try […]

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A Beginner’s Guide to Effective Couponing

Cutting coupons from the Sunday newspaper has fast become a relic of the past thanks to technology. With smartphones revolutionizing the coupon market, there has been a sudden surge in the past few years of mobile apps and websites helping you save money or earn cash and rewards back. Whether you are on a budget […]

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Entertainment Roundup: What Happened in September

Entertainment news can be tough to keep up with when your schedule is jam-packed. That’s where we come in! Whether you’re a celebrity sleuth and want a refresher, or you love celeb gossip and simply don’t have the time to keep up, we have the best of the biggest stories in September. Trust us, these […]

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‘Got Your Six’ – Civilians Backing Officers Across the States

In light of the fatal August 28 shooting of Texas Deputy, Darren Goforth, there has been an influx of civilians across the country reaching out to help officers in times of need. Earlier this month, three officers from three different states met with the kindest gestures by civilians who chose to watch out and get the backs […]

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365 Days of Magic: My Year as a Disneyland Annual Passholder

As a child, I looked forward to visiting my family in California every other summer because that meant we would always take a day and go to Disneyland. Growing up in Seattle, there wasn’t anything that compared to it. When I attended to college at the University of Southern California, I went there many times with my […]

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7 Yummy Pumpkin Recipes to Make This Fall That You’re Going to Love

Even though pumpkin flavored everything has been in every store and food establishment for weeks now, it only officially became Fall a few days ago. Jumping the gun has it’s perks but there’s something vaguely odd about eating pumpkin when the temps are still in the 80s or 90s. Now that Fall has brought along […]

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7 Favorite Game Day Recipes That Will Definitely Score a Touchdown

It’s Game Day! Well, maybe not specifically today, but we’re back in that time of year — aka football season — where it does seem like game day is everyday. I know that technically these days are all about rooting for your team, then celebrating or wallowing depending on the outcome but I’ve never met […]

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Movie Review: ‘Everest’ – All About That Base (Camp)

Many people dream of climbing mountains, but few people ever experience the rush. It’s about more than finding a trail and following it to the top. Professional climbers, and those that guide them, must school themselves in a number of safety precautions for years before making the attempt. Add to this the excellent physical shape […]

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The Pretty Files: Red Lipstick, A History

According to Taylor Swift, red lips (among other things) never go out of style. As we slip into the rich, bold colors of fall that may feel like the case, but has red lipstick always been the classic that we consider it now? In honor of the change of season we’re taking a look at the […]

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The Scorch Trials: Can Sequels Live up to the Originals?

Last year, in keeping with the YA books-turned-movies theme that has become so popular in the past decade, we saw James Dashner’s The Maze Runner brought to life on the big screen. I reviewed the film back in September, and found it enjoyable and entertaining, with a solid cast to make up for the sometimes-confusing story. This […]

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