Category Archives: J. Belle Blog

Is a “Work Wife” Appropriate? Millennials Say No, Boomers Say Yes

Is a “Work Wife” Appropriate? Millennials Say No, Boomers Say Yes

 Here’s a question for you:  Is it appropriate to have a “work spouse”?  A “work wife” or “work husband” who you have a strong platonic bond with outside the house . . . but without the romance?  (Usually.) Well, it depends on your generation. Overall, 21% of adults say they think it’s okay to have a…MORE

#Whatsthe411: Top 10 Signs You’re Not A Morning Person

#Whatsthe411: Top 10 Signs You’re Not A Morning Person

Full disclaimer: I’ve never been an early morning person. I can do mid-mornings well but ask me to wake up at 5am and I will look at you crazy like this: https://giphy.com/clips/MostlySane-mostlysane-gUx3rvsMCd2ocrPNCC So with that, I will share the top 10 signs you may not be a morning person: Are any of these you?MORE

#Whatsthe411: 10 Things That Aren’t Designed for Women, But Should Be

#Whatsthe411: 10 Things That Aren’t Designed for Women, But Should Be

Today is International Women’s Day . . . so it’s a good time to revisit things that were apparently NOT designed with women in mind. People on social media are suggesting things that could be re-engineered to make them more comfortable and considerate to women.  Here are the highlights: 1.  Comfort and safety in cars.  Seatbelts that…MORE

#Whatsthe411: We Spend Nearly Four Hours a Day Trying to Look More Attractive

#Whatsthe411: We Spend Nearly Four Hours a Day Trying to Look More Attractive

The time you spent getting ready today is only part of this:  A new study found the average person spends almost FOUR HOURS A DAY trying to look more attractive.  That’s a sixth of your life, or a quarter of your waking hours. Obviously you’re not spending four hours on make-up, or choosing your outfit. …MORE

#Whatsthe411: Lies men and woman tell

#Whatsthe411: Lies men and woman tell

When it comes to lying, men are far more likely than women to tell a fib — and may not even feel guilty about it! That’s the word from a poll of 3,000 people taken by the British Science Museum in London. The number one lie men tell is “I didn’t have that much to…MORE

#Whatsthe411: Are These the 15 Dumbest Myths That People Still Believe?

#Whatsthe411: Are These the 15 Dumbest Myths That People Still Believe?

 Good news, everyone:  Remember that piece of gum that you swallowed back in 2015?  Well, it’s been more than seven years, so it’s FINALLY passed through your digestive system.   People on social media are talking about the DUMBEST MYTHS that some people still believe . . . and the seven-year gum thing was mentioned.  Here…MORE

#Whatsthe411: Your Lyin’ Cheatin’ Heart

#Whatsthe411: Your Lyin’ Cheatin’ Heart

When it comes to bad behaviors — lying, cheating and drinking — where do you rank? Fitness magazine polled men and women to find out their worst behaviors and biggest pet peeves. Both men and women admitted committing these top 10 bad behaviors: Even more stats:MORE

#Whatsthe411: AH ROMANCE

#Whatsthe411: AH ROMANCE

From Lovingyou.com, the top ten things that make you feel romantic: Top Least Romantic ThingsMORE

#Whatsthe411: Ten Online Etiquette Rules

#Whatsthe411: Ten Online Etiquette Rules

 The staff at BuzzFeed came up with a bunch of ONLINE etiquette rules.  Not all of them are great, but here are a few good ones:  If someone sends you a meme you’ve already seen, “haha” it anyway.  Group more of your short texts into one longer text.  And never FaceTime someone out of the…MORE

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Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating and overnight “red-eye” flights

Southwest Airlines is introducing assigned seating and overnight “red-eye” flights

Exciting news for Southwest Airlines flyers! The airline is shaking things up by introducing assigned seating and overnight “red-eye” flights. These changes aim to make travel more efficient and cater to customer preferences. Plus, some seats will come with extra perks – for a premium, of course! While this might mean slightly higher ticket prices,…

Eminem Drops a Conceptual Bombshell!

Eminem Drops a Conceptual Bombshell!

“The Death of Slim Shady” Is Here!Get ready, hip-hop fans! Eminem has just unveiled his latest project, “The Death of Slim Shady (Coup De Grâce),” and it’s more than just an album—it’s a ride through his mind! In a recent post on X, Em made it clear: this album is a conceptual masterpiece. He playfully…

Meet Our Pets of the Week

Meet Our Pets of the Week

Looking for your FUR-ever friend? Allow me to introduce you to Bear and Pablo! ID# A1712906 –  Bear is a 9 year old, Tricolor, Akita mix. Senior dogs are such a joy! They are mature and calm and really appreciate being given a loving home. Bear is a sweet old boy who is friendly, walks nicely on leash…

Attracting Love With Psychic Deborah Graham

Attracting Love With Psychic Deborah Graham

Love is definitely in the air this summer. Weddings, new relationships. We all want to couple up. But how do you find your soulmate? Can you have more than one? And what exactly does it mean when Mercury is in Retrograde? Psychic Deborah Graham has all the answers and much more!