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12 Products Your Body Will Be Craving During Your Period

12 Products Your Body Will Be Craving During Your Period
Shopping
week ago

Yes, your period doesn’t have to be filled with pain and discomfort that regular painkillers can’t take away. There are products out there that are not being promoted as much, but can offer double relief. That’s why we took it upon ourselves to help you as much as possible and try to make that time of the month a bit more bearable.

Martha Stewart, 81, Says Her Swimsuit Photos Haven’t Been Retouched

Martha Stewart, 81, Says Her Swimsuit Photos Haven’t Been Retouched
People
3 months ago

“They are incredibly accurate pictures,” says the 81-year-old lifestyle guru who proudly adorned the cover of Sports Illustrated as their eldest model to date. Stewart claims that she never underwent any cosmetic procedures and credits her astonishing appearance to the transformative magic of her skincare rituals and green juice.

16 Hobbies That Are As Cool As They Are Insane

16 Hobbies That Are As Cool As They Are Insane
Curiosities
week ago

Some of the best hobbies out there make tedious activities more exciting: like extreme ironing! There isn’t much to explain about the rules, it’s just ironing clothes, but in the most outrageous of areas, like on top of mountains or on sky slopes. It’s also a pretty organized sport, it has its own international association and its own world championship. The first one took place back in 2002. The original extreme ironist is Phil Shaw, who came up with this hobby when faced with an impossible choice: either do his chores and iron his clothes or go rock climbing. Needless to say, he went for both at the same time. Phil decided to call himself “Steam” and went on an international tour to promote extreme ironing.

Why Doctors Dressed Like Birds in the Past

Why Doctors Dressed Like Birds in the Past
Curiosities
2 weeks ago

I bet you’ve got an antiseptic or a pack of antibacterial wet wipes in your bag. Once the germ theory got known to the public, people started being quite careful about hygiene. But back in the day, no one knew anything about germs and the physicians back then strongly believed it was poisoned air that people needed to be careful about. Therefore, a special outfit was invented.

Unwrap the Fun: 12 Whimsical and Unusual Gifts to Delight Your Friends and Family

Unwrap the Fun: 12 Whimsical and Unusual Gifts to Delight Your Friends and Family
Shopping
6 months ago

A thrilling gift can bring a lot of joy to both the giver and the recipient by lightening the mood and creating memorable moments. With so many occasions to celebrate throughout the year, finding new and unique gift ideas can be a challenge. But we’ve taken care of that and compiled a list of gifts that are perfect for any occasion and will put a smile on your loved ones’ faces.

18 Rarely Shared Facts That Will Make You Think Again

18 Rarely Shared Facts That Will Make You Think Again
Curiosities
2 weeks ago

Did you know that chickens can jump and fly too? Domestication of the chicken dates back to at least 2000 BCE. They do have the required feathers and muscles to fly, but they don’t do it much anymore, hundreds of years after they were domesticated. But if you give them the right motivation, they can do that.

10 Amazon Products That Will Give Your Plants a New Home

10 Amazon Products That Will Give Your Plants a New Home
Shopping
8 months ago

Did you know that humans have been growing indoor plants since ancient times? Today, most homes have at least one. While plants clean the air, reduce stress, and create great decor, they deserve great places to bloom. So, it is time to give them a fresh, new home.Amazon has many planter options, and we looked through all of them. We made this list to inspire you.

The 11 Best-Selling Items on Amazon to Step Up Your Kitchen Experience

The 11 Best-Selling Items on Amazon to Step Up Your Kitchen Experience
Shopping
9 months ago

Don’t discard yellowed herbs. Instead, place them in an ice mold and mix them with olive oil. This would be a fantastic addition to pasta or a salad! Another tip, when the jar of Nutella is almost empty, pour in some hot milk. You will get a very rich hot chocolate! And to be even more of a professional chef, take a look at the products below.

Why Salt on Fruits Is the Best Idea Ever

Why Salt on Fruits Is the Best Idea Ever
Curiosities
3 weeks ago

You’re watching your favorite cooking show when suddenly, the star chef adds a pinch of salt to some jam that is supposed to go in a dessert. You pick up the phone to call and complain, but right then the chef explains. It turns out that adding salt to fruit is a common thing in different cuisines across the world. In Mexico, they like to spice up mango and citrus fruits with salt and chili powder. You can try mango with a shrimp taste in the Philippines and salted watermelon in the Southern states.

The Top 13 Traditional Indian Dishes of 2022

The Top 13 Traditional Indian Dishes of 2022
Cooking
year ago

Indian cuisine is well-known worldwide because Indians are skilled at combining spices and flavors. Their culinary wit is unrivaled, and their food is always aromatic and tasty. That is why most of the dishes are popular and enjoyed by others. Whether it is a traditional Indian meal or not, those spices will wake you up.At Bright Side, we compiled some of the Indian food out there, and some of these meals made our mouths water!

8 Products to Transform Your Fridge and Make It Incredibly Practical

8 Products to Transform Your Fridge and Make It Incredibly Practical
Shopping
year ago

Keeping your fridge clean and tidy is a task many of us put off or ignore altogether. This is especially true considering that some people have as many as 2 refrigerators at home, sometimes even more. But believe us, a few handy organizers, combined with a creative approach, can dramatically change the state of things.Thanks to the products in this selection from Bright Side, you will not have to spend ages rummaging through crowded shelves for the right products. You’ll be surprised at how the interior of your refrigerator can change in an instant with a little work.

9 Ways to Turn Your Balcony Into a Winter Garden

9 Ways to Turn Your Balcony Into a Winter Garden
Shopping
year ago

Have you ever thought about growing your own vegetable garden? There are many benefits. Fresh vegetables not only promote health, but also provide your body with vitamins. Another important aspect is saving money on buying vegetables at the market. You also solve the problem of the limited availability of seasonal products in winter and have your favorite ingredients throughout the year without leaving the house.In this article, Bright Side has compiled the most useful tips for a winter balcony garden that will create a bright open space and green your home.

10 Smart Kitchen Hacks That We All Need to Try

10 Smart Kitchen Hacks That We All Need to Try
Cooking
year ago

According to a poll, adults today spend just about an hour per day preparing all 3 meals. This is 45 minutes less compared to the amount of time the older generations spent in the kitchen. And the 3 main reasons why people cook faster these days are a lack of time, culinary skills and working too late.

How to Choose the Right Scents for Your Home and Why It’s Important

How to Choose the Right Scents for Your Home and Why It’s Important
Home
5 months ago

You’ve probably encountered a smell that triggered a memory or a strong feeling. Maybe the scent of fresh grass reminded you of outdoor adventures from your childhood, or a waft of a certain perfume made you think of a loved one. Fragrances are very powerful tools that activate memories and emotions, and they also have the ability to affect our mood and health.

How to Grow a Garden on a Windowsill

How to Grow a Garden on a Windowsill
Tips & tricks
2 years ago

While many of us grow flowers and other houseplants on our windowsills, few of us are using this space to grow something edible. If you’ve been dreaming of growing juicy tomatoes, crunchy cucumbers, or fragrant herbs for a long time, but you don’t have a garden, no worries. Many veggies can sprout and flourish in just as much space as your windowsills can offer.

12 Products That Are Not Worth Buying Even With a Big Discount

12 Products That Are Not Worth Buying Even With a Big Discount
Cooking
2 years ago

Whenever we drop by a store and see a discount on some products, we instantly want to buy them. However, some things should not be bought even with a big discount, because it’s doubtful whether or not they are even good for us, while we realize that the money we saved on the deal is actually insignificant.

10 Ways to Keep Your Food Fresh for Weeks (the Fridge Isn’t Always the Answer)

10 Ways to Keep Your Food Fresh for Weeks (the Fridge Isn’t Always the Answer)
Tips & tricks
2 years ago

Food waste is a major problem in our society and it happens mainly because people throw away their food either because they didn’t store it properly or because they follow the expiration dates strictly. It is important to know that while expiration dates are important, most foods can be stored and kept fresh for much longer. That is, of course, if we can follow some simple tricks and tips.

13 Ways to Keep Your Food Fresh for Longer

13 Ways to Keep Your Food Fresh for Longer
Cooking
year ago

The healthier food is, the shorter its shelf life is. This is because there are zero preservatives, chemicals, or artificial additives. If you’re getting worried about where and how to store all your fresh produce, there are lots of ways to keep it fresh for longer. With these tips and tricks on how to keep your vegetables and fruits, you’ll not only save time, energy, and money — but you’ll be feeding your body more nutritious and healthy food!

20+ Cool Cooking Hacks I Learned at a High-End Culinary School

20+ Cool Cooking Hacks I Learned at a High-End Culinary School
Cooking
3 years ago

I love spending time in the kitchen, but I was never going to become a professional chef. However, I did want to cook tasty and beautiful dishes, try more new recipes, and learn some cool kitchen hacks from real cooking masters. I read books, watched tutorials from famous chefs, and ended up attending high-end cooking classes.

How to Make Healthy Popcorn That Can Help Improve Your Memory and Keep Depression at Bay

How to Make Healthy Popcorn That Can Help Improve Your Memory and Keep Depression at Bay
Cooking
3 years ago

Today we want to talk about a type of food that can be prepared with oil, water, or simply hot air. It has several flavors: natural, buttery, caramel, and chocolate, among others. This snack food was once used as a hair ornament, and many love to devour it while watching a movie at home or at the cinema. If you’re reading this and think we’re talking about popcorn, you’re right!

What the “Ideal” Woman Looks Like in 11 Countries Around the World

What the “Ideal” Woman Looks Like in 11 Countries Around the World
Girls stuff
3 years ago

From tall and slim to petite and curvy, women across the globe come in all shapes and sizes. So it’s no wonder that every country has its own beauty standards that usually stand apart from the others. And, among them, some nations have such an uncommon way of seeing beauty that it just leaves us speechless.

9 Supermarket Things It’s Better Not to Be Fooled by to Get Quality Products

9 Supermarket Things It’s Better Not to Be Fooled by to Get Quality Products
Tips & tricks
3 weeks ago

When grocery shopping, we all want to get tasty and fresh food. However, many producers and retailers are concentrated on their profit and try to use different ways to sell us illiquid goods. For example, did you know that putting a lot of herbs into a ready-made salad helps to disguise expired ingredients? Shoppers are becoming more and more attentive and revealing new tricks of dishonest retailers.

Why Large Pores Appear, and How to Get Rid of Them Without Undergoing Expensive Procedures

Why Large Pores Appear, and How to Get Rid of Them Without Undergoing Expensive Procedures
Girls stuff
year ago

Where do large pores come from? In order to hide them, women go to great lengths. It’s all about finding the right makeup primer, foundation, powder, matte products, looking in the mirror every hour, washing the makeup off in the evenings and repeating this all again the next day! In addition to makeup, scrubs and masks are also used. However, in order to solve the problem of large pores on your skin, you need to choose an integrated approach. In this article, we’ll tell you all about how to do this.

50+ Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar That Can Make Your Life Easier

50+ Uses for Apple Cider Vinegar That Can Make Your Life Easier

As history would have it, apple cider vinegar was discovered almost accidentally and independently in different parts of the world when jugs of wine were left uncovered for a long time. The traces of this product date back to 5000 BC when Babylonians used it as a preservative and started experimenting by mixing apple cider vinegar with spices and herbs. Apple cider vinegar has a long history and there are a great variety of purposes it can be used for nowadays, apart from being a topping for your salad.

12 Ways to Avoid Period Cramps and Survive That Time of the Month

12 Ways to Avoid Period Cramps and Survive That Time of the Month
Health
3 weeks ago

We, ladies, are so different, but there’s one thing that unites us. Yes, period cramps. You can hardly find a woman who hasn’t experienced them at least once in her life, and most of us experience them regularly. Every month, millions of women around the world wish to change bodies with men so as not to experience this pain — or at least have a treatment that can help them stand straight. Hold on, ladies! Bright Side has found 13 ways to help you fight those lady pains and easily survive this time of the month. Check them out!

Ten delicious thick soups you can make yourself

Ten delicious thick soups you can make yourself
Cooking
year ago

You don’t have to learn how to cook a foreign delicacy in order to diversify your daily menu. A more simple approach is to learn how to make some thick soup. There are dozens of variations here and there’s bound to be one which suits everyone’s tastes.