How to be a Better Cook in Your Kitchen: 50 Kitchen Tricks to Help You Become a Master Chef
Do you want to be a better cook in your own kitchen? Food is a full time passion of mine and making it seem effortless is what I’m about, especially when it saves me time, stress, and in some cases…
TRAVELING; it leaves you speechless, then turns you into a storyteller.
Traveling inspires me in. From the endless adventure, beautiful scenery, and exposure to the many cultures that compile our human kind. It’s a fascinating experience for me. By plane, by train, or boat … it doesn’t matter, I just want to…
Inspiring Travel Through the Dominica Challenge 2015
Last year, I entered the Dominica Challenge, and I was SO excited when I was announced as a semi-finalist. I felt like I was this close to winning a trip to what looks like one of the most incredible islands…
Time to Read for National Readathon Day with Penguin Random House #TimetoRead
I love my job! I get to read books all day long, even ones that haven’t been published yet. I learn about all different sort of topics whether it’s a romance novel or a historical piece. Words have always had…
Kickstart Yourself: Finding Ways to Self-Motivate
Much like a car, we sometimes need a kickstart. Whether you want to take your career to the next level, improve the quality of your life, or achieve whatever goal it is that you set for yourself getting started can…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Wise Words from Patti Smith
Patti Smith understands that words have power. Sometimes the right words can provide insight that overpower negative feelings, replacing them with something true. In her memoir Just Kids, Patti Smith writes about both times of suffering and moments of profound beauty…
Social Experiment: Will I Get More Tips as a Female or Male?
SOCIAL EXPERIMENT NUMBER ONE!!!! BARTENDING: WILL I GET MORE TIPS AS A FEMALE…. OR A MALE? After a full evening of bartending as both male and female, I had some interesting observations and a WINNER of the sex battle. Now this is…
Boobs Aren’t for Everyone, by Rain Dove
Help Stacey from Oxygen’s Living Different Raise Money for Surgery! Click here to be directed to the Indie Gogo Campaign!!! My name is Rain Dove, I’m a 6’2, muscular, intense androgynous fashion model. I’m often mistaken for a male. I’m…
Over the Horizon: The Daily Doost
One of the most tragic things I know about human nature is that all of us tend to put off living. We are all dreaming of some magical rose garden over the horizon instead of enjoying the roses that are…
Holiday Greetings & Crafts: How To Make It Memorable
It’s the season of celebration. It’s also a great time to refresh your connection with your family, friends, and colleagues. Whether you want Aunt Ruth to know you love her or your high school friend to know you still think…
Mani Tuesday with Essie and Kiss
So honest moment here: Last week I painted my nails three nights in a row. That’s a little excessive, even for me! I was trying to do some pretty nail art, but I just kept messing up. I finally landed…
The Best Case for your iPhone 5 ║ Get Style & Protection
When it comes to phone cases my need for the best kind of protection has often conflicted with wanting the most stylish one (to my own taste). My fiancé is an OtterBox kind of guy because he believes in the importance of its…
Mani Sundays with Kiss Nails!
So y’all know I love doing my nails. I also like doing my friends’ nails too, although it can be a bit more challenging since it’s a different angle. Sometimes I think about how, if all else fails, I’ll go…
How to Look Your Best This Season: Make-Up Tips for the Holidays
The holidays are finally among us. Where are you going? Heading to a holiday party? A dinner with the in-laws? The first time meeting boyfriends’ family? Make-Up Tip: Give yourself extra time, no one needs stress wrinkles 😉 Winter is a great time…
Quotes Every Human Can Learn From: Dolly Parton, the Human Rainbow
Dolly Parton is a glittering beacon of positivity. A funk-tastic example of how far a lady can go with self-awareness, determination, and the business sense to garner success from her talent. I look like a woman but I think like a…
Spa-Freaking-Det
I’ve been having a crazy crazy month. My saving grace has been rest and proper skin care routines! I love all things natural, the less toxins the better, and SpaDet provides that. It’s been such a pleasure trying out their…
Remembering Mike Nichols
There’s nothing better than discovering, to your own astonishment, what you’re meant to do. It’s like falling in love. Mike Nichols was an extraordinary man with great vision. His talents made him one of the most celebrated directors in both Broadway…
Forgiveness: The Daily Doost
The first to apologize is the bravest. The first to forgive is the strongest. And the first to forget is the happiest. Now how true is that? Life is one heavenly hell of a ride, experiences make us stronger and if you don’t…
The Demiurge Awards with Kate Stoltz ♡
The premier Demiurge Award was presented to TLC’s Kate Stoltz for her outstanding work in television, modeling, and fashion design by The Skinny NYC in collaboration with TDR Television, Star Gifts, and What The Doost. What a night, filled with glamour, love, and lots of inspiring people. Special guests…
Bella on Demand App Brings High-End Beauty Team To You
On Wednesday night, Bella on Demand launched their new app. The app brings high-end hair stylists and makeup artists to your home or office. If you are in a time crunch, don’t know where to find a makeup, hair, or nail person…