Posts by Stephen Sheehan

Sharing is caring. At least that’s what we’ve been told. But according to germ experts, we share way too much. We live in a germ-infested world. Unfortunately, we don’t even realize it. We constantly come in contact with a lot of stuff and a lot of people. Naturally, both the objects and people we are surrounded by...

Whether you are a college student or working professional, many of us rely on email as our primary form of communication. Emails can range from product offerings to job offers to obnoxious spam asking for bank account numbers. Whether you utilize Microsoft Outlook, Gmail or another email service, you should familiarize yourself with some typical...

Good luck finding an open treadmill after the New Year’s fireworks have ended.Gyms across the United States see a major uptick in membership sales right after everyone makes their New Year’s resolution to lose weight. Yet, the promise to get in shape can come at a cost to customers. And if you’re not careful about...

Kentucky is synonymous with fried chicken, Wildcats basketball and horse racing. Apparently we need to add sharks to the list. Scientists recently discovered a shark skull inside a cave in Kentucky that dates back quite a few years. And we’re not talking a few decades. The 330-million-year-old skull was found in the 400-mile long Mammoth...

Nothing beats the perfect pairing of sweet and spicy. The tastebud-tantalizing combo of sugar and heat is a serious game-changer that will instantly make your dish the talk of the party. But as much of an advocate as I am of full-flavor eating, sometimes some ideas are best left as just that. But I’ll leave it...

Are you really adulting if you’re not investing? For young workers, a paycheck and maybe even health insurance benefits are the primary reasons to get a job. But that paycheck will only take you so far if you aren’t smart about utilizing it to build more capital for the future. Of course, investing is such...

If you were a ’90s kid like me, there are a few things you’ll never forget. Chain wallets. Hey Arnold! Tamagotchis. So many awesome TV shows, movies, games and snacks were intertwined with my childhood. And while I am only two years away from turning 30, I am just as excited as the rest of...

Eggs are the king of the kitchen – at least in my house. No matter the time of the day or the flavor I’m feeling, eggs are at the center of my plate. Scrambled, sunny side up, poached or hardboiled, those delectable, nutrient-dense delights come in a variety of sizes and colors…and prices. Consumers are...

Disney World is a place where dream comes true. And while we all tend to focus on the riveting rides and captivating castles, we tend to forget about the driver behind it all: the employees. Well, cast members, actually. Working at Disney can be a fantastic career, but it takes much more than a great...

A few steps a day may help keep the doctor away. Walking may seem like a trivial task, but even in an age of CrossFit, high intensity interval training and exclusive gym memberships, walking still holds many health benefits. Whether you want to lose weight or manage your stress levels, taking just 15 minutes to...

Writing isn’t easy. From word choice to syntax to punctuation, there are so many chances to make magic or fall flat on your face. Unfortunately, our tech-obsessed generation relies on emojis, “LOLs” and acronyms far more than proper grammar. If you’re a writer like me, you try to double-check your work before you hit submit....

Ever found yourself in a battle with your plastic wrap? By the time you finally peel a layer, you’ve worked up a full sweat and the food is ice cold. Ironically, that’s the temperature you want for your wrap. While most people keep plastic wrap tucked away in a drawer or cabinet, the ideal spot...

From personal hygiene products to snacks to decorations, there is certainly no shortage of options when you walk into a dollar store. Bargain buys are the name of the game, but that does not mean that every dollar is well spent. While the price might be intriguing, certain items manufactured for cheap just don’t belong in...

Have you ever been wedged between two full-grown adults on a three-hour flight? Or how about trying to get comfortable with less leg room than the back seat of a Mini Cooper? No matter what the circumstance, nothing is worse than getting stuck with a bad seat on an airplane. While pinpointing the worst seat...

From a runny nose to feeling fatigued, the symptoms of allergies can be frustratingly similar to those of a cold – so how do know how you should try and recuperate? If you find yourself sidelined and under the weather, here are a few fool-proof ways to figure out if you’re allergies are flaring up...