Brianna Snyder
Brianna Snyder is a writer and editor in Upstate New York. She believes people don't buy products. They buy stories. Telling a story is how we sell a book, a business, a school. As a reporter, audience developer, social media manager, copy, content, and brand writer, she's told thousands of stories in countless forms.
Quick Facts About Brianna:
Her motto: “If I’m not tweezin’ I’m wheezin’!”
First celebrity crush: Brad Renfro RIP!!!!!!!
Favorite Book: “Slouching Towards Bethlehem” (Sorry)
A thing fewer than ten people know about her: I only like one of my grandmothers.
Favorite thing to write about: Fat acceptance, feminism, women, CATS (not the musical)
Connect With Brianna:
Website: briannasnyder.com
Twitter: @SpicyBrianna
Medium: @BriannaLSnyder
We all know to be checking our breasts regularly for lumps and bumps to ensure we’re healthy and everything’s going along as it should. But there are other ways of keeping ourselves healthy up there that are worth investing some time in. So here’s your totally comprehensive breast-care routine.
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So because it’s Christmas and it’s 2018, CBD might be the perfect gift for that hard-to-buy-for person you got paired with for Secret Santa. Or maybe you just want one of these babies for yourself. There were a lot of great CBD products this year. Here are some of our favorites.
Pot just has a reputation for being a silly, unserious, mind-altering drug--and for good reason. Most of the pot we talk about smoking is the THC kind. Not familiar with cannabidiol (or CBD)? Here’s a quick FAQ to answer some of your most pressing questions.
Throw away everything you thought you knew about wine pairing! And get a different bottle for each Thanksgiving side. No, no, don’t drink the whole bottle for each dish, but definitely have a few “sips” (hard wink).
When I came across this 30-Day Declutter Challenge, I knew I was game. And I’ll tell you what: This challenge left me feeling emotionally and physically lighter and happier. DO IT.
Because October is National Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, we wanted to talk to someone who’s lived through the frightening and lonely experience of miscarriage. Pure Healthy Living talked to Jen, who asked that her last name be withheld for privacy reasons, about her miscarriage 10 years ago.
The actual window for getting pregnant is about six days each month. Which means if you’re trying to do the baby thing, you have to time things just so. No matter where you are in that process, here are a few things you should know about the project of Making A Baby.
Apps for yoga, diet tracking, and even period monitoring can help you keep tabs on what’s going on with your bod. So what are the best apps to get right now? We did a little searchy search and found the must-have apps for 2018. So far.
This isn’t gonna be like those other meal-prep posts. This right here is actually extremely efficient. So here they are. The absolute easiest weeknight meals with the lowest amount of prep possible, without sacrificing the most essential nutrients.
Sex isn't just about scoring (duh). It's about intimacy, connection, and safety, and when you're getting enough action, you're likely to feel a bit better from day to day. (In particular, you tend to feel better specifically the day after you have sex.)
It’s a little like saying water is wet, or my cat Stephen is cute, or Beyonce is a beautiful magical genius. These things are so obvious they don’t need to be said. But you know what? I’m going to say it anyway: COFFEE IS AMAZING! So it’s not like you need a reason to go out and start chugging coffee, but these little-known facts about the magic bean should close the deal.
The joke about vegans is that they never shut up about being vegans. But vegans do appear to live morally pure lives, sacrificing lots of convenient foods, restaurants, and even BBQs. So here it is, a beginners’ guide to giving up animal products.
Now that medical marijuana is legal in 31 states, the move to legalize it nationally is well underway. Which means we’re learning more and more about what marijuana can do for our health. Here’s a list of all of the benefits of toking and snacking on pot.
Here are the best skincare products to protect your gorgeous mug this summer and to prime your face for the no-makeup look on days when, really, honestly!, you’re not wearing makeup ;)
There’s really no one better qualified to tell you about strong coffee than Teah Teriele, marketing manager at Death Wish Coffee. We asked her to give us a foolproof method of coffee brewing that gives you the smoothest, strongest, best-tasting cup of coffee you can get.
The way we eat has found its way to the center of how we approach our overall wellness. Eating fresh, whole, nutrient-rich fruits, vegetables, and grains can be a wonderful supporting player in how you feel every single day.
According to Teah Teriele, marketing manager at Death Wish Coffee, the traditional methods of making iced coffee are outdated. So what’s the best way to get great iced coffee? Read to learn the Death Wish way, here’s their secret:
Plants are wonderful for your health, purifying the air, decreasing stress, and increasing positivity. Some plants do this better than others—here are a few that are excellent for your health and your pretty home.
How you live has a tremendous effect on your wellness. If you’ve got a lot of clutter, or dishes in the sink, or your space is low on light, all of that can erode your good health. So take care of yourself: Audit your home for healthy mainstays like the ones below.
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For a long time, I just wasn’t into decorating my spaces. I always kind of felt like, What’s the point? How long am I going to be in this space? Who cares if there’s stuff on the walls? I just need somewhere to sleep and watch TV.
Only moms know what it is to sacrifice every second of privacy and respite for their kids. And only moms know how crucial it is to give yourself the space you need to keep your sanity.
Mimosas at brunch, wine at dinner, a cocktail on the porch in the summertime. These are a few of our most deeply cherished and favoritest of things. But I’m sure you won’t be surprised to know that abstaining from the pleasures of booze comes with, like, crazy health benefits.
It’s easy to start living better for the planet. Here are some changes you can make right now that will have big impacts on the environment.
CBD is all the rage right now. It's effective as a source of stress management, pain relief, and spasm and seizure reduction in people with conditions causing those things. Here are some of the ways you can purchase CBD: