Time's List of 12 Things We're Buying More Than Ever - Some Duh's, Some Uh's

Time  compiled a list of items that Americans are buying more than ever. The list is semi-baffling, but a lot of things you're like "hmmm... I have been purchasing more of these." Here are the things we've been spending our hard earned dollhairs on more than ever:

1. Bowls - one of Time's reasons for Americans purchasing more bowls than ever is that they are "Instagram-friendly." This is sad, but true. Every time I see an acai bowl or a colorful salad I want to sprint to the closest place that sells them, snap a pic, and slap Valencia on it. But, to be honest.. bowls are convenient as well. You can easily mix up a ton of ingredients and get a flavorful bite with every forkful. 

2. Adult Diapers - I laughed out loud when I read this, but the explanation actually makes sense. According to Time, the reason is "simply that humans are living longer." Hopefully by the time I get to adult-diaper wearing age, we've found something to prevent uncontrollable bowel movements.

3. Legal Marijuana - This is a "duh." The reason that we're buying more legal marijuana is that it has only recently become so and that it is becoming legal in more states. 

4. Guns - When I saw guns on this list, I began thinking this was related to being Instagram-friendly as well. Every girl wants a picture of them at the shooting range for their Insta collection. BUT then I realized life is not all about #doingitfortheinsta and guns are a real thing that people are buying for protection. I personally am not a gun person, but with threats of stricter gun regulation and higher terrorism rates people are stocking up on these while they can. To each their own.

5. Canadian Goodies - People are just starting to realize that Canada is awesome. I realized this when I went there in 8th grade and gave my first OTPHJ on the 8 hour ride up, but others are finally catching up. This is largely in part to people traveling there more (Montreal bachelor/ette parties) and shopping online at Canadian stores (cue: Aritzia). 

6. Fast-Food Hot Dogs - uh... ew.

7. Car Leases - This is a major "duh" for me because Americans currently have the attention span of a puppy in a butterfly field. With car companies constantly coming out with newer/better vehicles and upgrades, it makes sense that people wouldn't want to fully commit to purchasing a vehicle. You're better off trading in every 2-3 lease years for the newest model, like my friend who is on her 4th Toyota Camry and I have yet to tell the difference in any of them.

8. E-Cigarettes - Another "ew." Almost as disgusting as real cigarettes, e-cigarettes are just as trashy and way more douchey. 

9. Mich-Ultras - I attribute this item's success mainly for people trying to stay skinny while sipping on beer. As fun as it is to evaluate the hops in craft beers, you're not gonna be sipping a stout come summertime when you're sitting at the beach. Mich-ultras/Corona Lights ftw.

10. Items on Mobile Devices - A major "duh." The convenience of being able to online shop safely on my phone has brought my bank account down and my style up. With most companies offering safe-ish mobile-friendly websites, it's easy to sit on the train and purchase everything you just put in your cart on Amazon.

11. High-Deductible Health Care Plans - I don't know much about this, but I thought having a high-deductible was not something you wanted? Either way, I'll save this one for the health care experts.

12. Streaming Services - Hate to say it, but I am definitely one of the Americans contributing to this statistic. I have streaming memberships to services I don't even have the app for because it's easy to justify $10 a month for something that you "might need one day bc it's the only place showing old episodes of Dawson's Creek." 


So - yes to bowls, Canadian goods, car leases, mich ultras, and mobile-shopping.

No to the rest - let's stop buying adult diapers and spend more money at Aritzia.

How to Tackle Your NCAA March Madness Bracket

One of the best times of the year (for boys) is March Madness. BUT this is also a time of year that ladies can fill out a bracket as well in order to use it as a pickup line on guys at the bar, get into something that's pretty fun, and actually have a reason to watch colleges that you haven't heard of compete for the National Championship.

The greatest part about the brackets is that it's almost better to know little to nothing than to actually know the stats of every player on every team. There has never been a documented perfect bracket. Every year, multiple crazy games happen & people are left sitting there thinking "What the hell just happened?" SO it's fun, there's no rhyme or reason, and you'll look like a cool girl when you're cheering for Weber St. (who?!) to win. Actually you probably shouldn't cheer for them since they're a 15 seed but whatever, miracles can happen.

How do you go about filling out your bracket? Here's a few helpful tips so that you don't end up with all your teams out after the first round.

1. Pick someone to be *your* team - Whether it's your alma mater, you've heard they throw sick parties, or you have a crush on Reggie Bush & know he went to USC, stick by them. Also, don't be a try-hard and pick Kansas or Kentucky to be your team (unless you went there). They're both always good and it's more fun to root for underdogs to beat them than to look like a convenient Yankee fan.

2. Take a few upsets - Don't do anything absurd, like having a 1 or 2 seed getting knocked out by 15 or 16, but it's a semi-fact that a 12 seed upsets a 5 seed occasionally. Take a 9 seed over an 8 seed or have a 6 seed going to the Final Four, etc. Basically, go crazy but don't go off the walls. If you go off the walls you'll look like the true dumb-dumb that you are about college basketball.

3. Don't get too into it - Since this is not your forte (four-tay), don't go overboard. The last thing people need to see is you wearing a custom made Stony Brook jersey when you don't even know what state the school is in. The only reason Stony Brook may sound familiar to you is because it's the town the Babysitter's Club was based on (s/o to Mallorie and her fugly red hair). It's ok to high-five your friend when something happens, but not ok to leave sobbing because your bracket is RUIIINEED.

These tips will get you through the next few weeks until you go back to not caring about college basketball and prepping your hair to look cute AF in a baseball hat for Opening  Day.

Rob Kardashian Continues To Throw His Relationship in His Family's Face

Another week (day), another strange Instagram post from Bobby K. In his latest post, he's basically telling everyone to go fuck themselves, not just his family. Blac is rocking an OBNOXIOUSLY troll-like neon green hair style which is definitely glow in the dark and napping. His use of the baby bottles leads me to think that he's a frequent nipple sucker. 

First of all, that couch looks like it is something a poor person would own. Secondly, who the hell would tell her that hair color is ok? She is definitely trying to be Nicki Minaj a la her crazy hair days: 

But Nicki manages to make it look semi fucking normal by it not being the same shade as the sticky stars that kids put on their ceiling. 

I'm happy if Rob's happy, but let's be honest... He's getting a little out of control with professing his love for Blac Chyna. We get it, you love her and milking her titties and don't give a fuck about your family. At least maintain a relationship with Mason, Penelope,and Reign.. they're cute as heck.

P.S. Ryan Downing with the ZINGAAAA "ok rob have fun making socks." Get with it Ryan, the sock business was not a success.

s/o to ShanLan