Apple CEO Tim Cook Invested in a Shower Head — Here Is Why

If you’re tired of that weak shower head wasting water that’s not even getting to the top of your head, it might be time to research new options. When looking for an upgrade, you should be conducting full research, like outside of just your local Target/Bed Bath & Beyond trip. A shower head you should totally consider is one that has a Tim Cook seal of approval — aka he’s invested in it ;)

Nebia is a shower head that is looking to totally transform your time under the water with its cutting-edge technology while also being eco-friendly. Currently running a Kickstarter campaign, the shower head has already been backed by the previously mentioned Apple CEO as well as startup incubator Y Combinator and Eric Schmidt, a chairman of Google, because of its bathroom inventiveness. Using what it dubs “H2MICRO™ technology,” the shower head “atomizes water into millions of droplets to create 10 times more surface area than a regular shower.”

If more surface area of water makes you instantly think you’ll be using (aka wasting) more water, think again. Nebia promises that with the use of its shower head, your water savings will be increased by 70%. That not only saves thousands of gallons of water, but it also means that your monthly bill will not be as depressing ;) To visualize just how much money and water you could save, play around with Nebia’s handy calculator.

A shower head that covers your entire body AND saves you money/is good for the environment — what could be better?! Well, Nebia is also promising that its easy to install — no plumber required. According to the site, “if you can change a lightbulb, you can install a Nebia.” If we don’t have to use tools or break tiles (or nails) to install an adjustable shower head with a portable hand-wand, we’re sold and already counting down the days until this shower upgrade is in our bathroom.

Would you upgrade your current shower head with Nebia? Let us know in the comments.

(Photos via Nebia)

Listen up, coffee lovers! If running out of K-cups is enough to derail your morning routine, allow us to introduce you to a solution that’ll ensure you’re stocked with with the stuff 24/7. It’s called the WePlenish Java Smart Container, it’s launching today on Kickstarter, and we’re pretty sure it’s the coolest thing to happen to coffee since the Keurig.

WePlenish may look like any other coffee pod container, but it’s actually a smart vessel that orders K-cups/Nespresso pods and has them mailed to your door before you ever run out. Essentially, it’s like asking your roomie to grab some coffee at the store — without the whole asking part.

Instead, the system relies on sensors, an app, and Amazon: The container senses when supplies are running low, the sensors communicate with the app, and the app re-orders your fave coffee capsules from Amazon Dash Replenishment (a service similar to Amazon Prime). What’s more, the app saves your coffee preferences and uses the info to recommend personalized picks.

The gadget comes in either black or white and can be stored literally anywhere, thanks to it being battery-operated. We love how it looks sitting next to a coffee maker, but it’s ideal for tucking away neatly in the pantry, too.

You can snag the WePlenish Java Smart Container starting today for $40 at weplenish.com — or get the early-bird pricing at Kickstarter. Cheers to a lifetime of unbridled coffee consumption!

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(Images via WePlenish)

Some outfit combos are effortlessly chic, and others, well, look like your closet had a full-blown identity crisis. Now don’t get me wrong – I am all for playing with “unconventional” outfit pairings. Ignoring fashion faux pas and experimenting with varying textures, patterns, colors, and silhouettes can be very fun, but only as long as it works. These 6 “weird” outfit combos, however, do not.

Avoid throwing off your whole look by taking note of these 6 “weird” outfit combos that just look wrong.

1. Flare Jeans + Sneakers

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Abercrombie & Fitch High Rise Vintage Flare Jeans

This is one outfit combo I wholeheartedly believe should be worn separately: flare jeans + sneakers.

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New Balance 530 Sneakers

Pairing flare jeans with sneakers (especially more technical or athletic styles) truly ruins the whole ‘fit. While flare jeans are definitely more retro, sneakers have a modern feel that easily clashes. Plus, you don’t want to add more bulkiness at your ankles and make your look, well, look sloppy.

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Instead, save your flare jeans to wear with heels or tall boots, and rock your fave walking sneaks with trendier jean styles like mom jeans or barrel jeans.

2. Socks + Sandals

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Doublesoul Bekah High Socks

If you know, you know. Socks and sandals can be super cool, but only really when you’re kickin’ it at the campsite. Otherwise, it can make your outfit look conflicting, because while sandals are meant to be breathable, socks add an unnecessary layer of bulk that fully defeats their purpose.

3. Denim + Denim

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Mother The Loop De Loop Denim Jacket

Hear me out: denim on denim can definitely be done in a very stylish way. I love rocking a Canadian tux every once in a while, but only when I know for sure that the washes of denim I’m wearing are matching!

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BDG Shelly Boxy Denim Chore Jacket

If the shades of denim you’re wearing don’t match or complement each other, your ‘fit can really lack balance, and people won't be able to tell whether you’re wearing it confidently or ironically.

4. Turtlenecks + Shorts

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This “weird” outfit combo is weather confusion at its finest. While turtlenecks give off a cozy, cold-weather vibe, shorts scream summertime. This extreme contrast can make your look very bare-bones and generally odd.

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Abercrombie & Fitch Sloane Tailored Shorts

If you really want to wear these pieces together, opt for a lightweight turtleneck top to wear with tailored shorts for warmer weather – the less-bulky layers will make more sense together. Plus, you’ll be more polished.

5. Tights + Jorts

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A New Day Viney Floral Tights

This throwback look has not aged well – though we used to see a ton of people wearing tights or leggings underneath their jean shorts in the early 2010s, it just looks tacky nowadays.

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We The Free Tippi Denim Shorts

The combo can often look outdated and overly layered, as if you couldn't commit to wearing just shorts or just tights. It’s just confusing – opt to wear one or the other!

6. Flip Flops + Cargo Pants

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Shade & Shore Palmer Square Toe Flip Flops

It’s giving Justice and Limited Too vibes… but those stores are in our past for a reason! Flip flops and cargo pants also boast a sense of confusion because while flip flops are inherently laidback and beachy, cargo pants are bulky and often made to be more functional (something flip flops are totally not).

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Abercrombie & Fitch Baggy Cargo Pull-On Pants

Since cargo pants take up more room on your silhouette, they can also highlight an obvious imbalance if you’re wearing low-profile flip flops.

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Raise your hand if you love doing laundry. Anyone? If you’re like most of us, then anything that cuts down on your loads of wash is huge. That’s where our new favorite towels come in. Brooklyn-based Silvon is crowdfunding a new collection of towels that help eliminate bacteria so they stay fresh — and stink-free — for way longer.

The organic cotton towels (up on Kickstarter now) use silver to work their magic. Thanks to the precious metal’s antibacterial properties, bacteria cells are destroyed, keeping them off your body — and keeping that unmistakable musty smell away from your soft, clean towels.

Silvon’s towels aren’t totally magic. The company recommends washing them once every one to two weeks. That may or may not be more often than you wash them now, but Silvon says their product is proven to stay cleaner and better-smelling in the meantime.

You can choose from hand towels, face towels, bath towels, bath sheets, or a bath mat. Prices range from $29 for two face towels to $229 for a Super Set (two each of the bath towels, bath sheets, and hand and face towels, plus one bath mat). Silvon also has a line of silver-infused bed sheets ($130+) it successfully Kickstarted in June of 2016, if you want to lighten your laundry load even more.

While you can order the towels now, you won’t be able to get your hands (or other body parts) on them until February. Since people are clearly fascinated with the promise of these towels, Silvon has already blown past its $20,000 Kickstarter goal.

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(Photos via Silvon)

Are you expecting and searching for a baby name that's classic and steeped in history? If so, look no further because old-timey names are making a major comeback.

By blending vintage elegance with a touch of nostalgia, these names have a unique charm that stands the test of time.

So, here are eight old-timey baby names that surely deserve a spot in today's world.

Scroll to see all the old timey baby names we rarely see anymore!

1. Daphne

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Greek in origin and graceful-sounding, Daphne means "laurel tree" or "bay tree." It also has deep roots in ancient legend.

Daphne, the daughter of the river god Peneus, was a nymph in Greek mythology. It's said that she was transformed into a laurel tree, a symbol of honor and victory, to escape the romantic pursuit of Apollo.

2. Asher

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Asher, on the other hand, has biblical roots. It's Hebrew and means "fortunate, blessed, happy one."

This gentle yet strong name comes from the Old Testament, where Asher was one of Jacob's 12 sons and the founder of one of the Tribes of Israel.

It has a soothing sound and is perfect for modern parents hoping to blend tradition with a contemporary feel.

3. Violet

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Violet is another elegant and romantic-sounding name that balances softness with vibrancy. It's derived from the Latin word for purple and was once a vintage favorite.

Now, Violet has surged in popularity again, making it one of the top floral name choices for baby girls.

Fans of period dramas like "Bridgerton" might even recognize this name from Lady Violet Bridgerton, the lead family's matriarch.

4. Jude

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Jude may be short, but it's undeniably strong and effortlessly cool. Plus, it carries both biblical history and a bit of star power.

As a Latin diminutive of Judah with Hebrew origins, Jude means "praised." It also feels fresh, despite its ancient roots, thanks to the legendary Beatles song "Hey Jude."

5. Genevieve

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Genevieve is a name that's chic, combining sophistication with strength. French in origin and derived from Genovefa or Kenowega, Germanic medieval names, it means "tribe woman."

It's also rich in history, most notably through Saint Genevieve, the patroness of Paris. She used wisdom, bravery, and prayer to protect the city from Attila the Hun.

6. Hugo

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As a Latinized form of Hugh, the name Hugo means "mind" or "intellect." Similar to Genevieve, it's thought to exude sophistication and is perfect for parents who value learning.

But while Hugo has a sense of refinement, this name still feels approachable, energetic, and stylish.

7. Mabel

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Mabel is sweet, spunky, and definitely vintage. Derived from Latin and a diminutive of Amabel, it means "lovable," making this name fit for a little girl who radiates warmth and charm.

It was once a favorite pick among parents during the Victorian era, and now, it's rising in popularity again.

8. Ezra

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Finally, Ezra is a bold name that's strong and fresh. Hebrew in origin, this name means "help" and actually has old biblical roots since Ezra was an important scribe in the Old Testament.

Even with this history, though, Ezra feels extremely contemporary because of its modern spelling and somewhat quirky ring.

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Who knew we'd fall deeper in love with reading while covering Jenna Bush Hager's book club last year? With her help, we learned to look beyond our love for rom-com tropes and embraced tales about forgiveness, finding one's identity, and looking in the past to see what shapes families.

So far, her 2025 picks feel timely as we make sense of an ever evolving world where everyone's thoughts about love are so different. At their core, these titles are powerful pieces of art that will make readers stop to consider how they want to remember their lives.

Learn more about Jenna Bush Hager's 2025 book club picks

March 2025

Amazon

The Dream Hotel by Laila Lalami

The Dream Hotel starts off with oppressed women being held against their will and ends with a revolutionary act that dismantles the very system meant to keep them locked away. Readers will meet Sara, the main protagonist, and other women who have been detained by the Risk Assessment Administration for being possible "threats" to society. In her case, she's charged with the fact she might put her husband's life in danger.

As readers can surmise, the rules aren't consistent at the center they're being held and their "sentences" stretch out to the point it's impossible for them to ever leave. But the RAA makes a miscalculation when they bring a new face to the center. Soon, the women they held back will expose them and others.

February 2025

Amazon

This Is a Love Storyby Jessica Soffer

Central Park has been a place of solace for lovers Abe and Jane since the beginning of their journey together. They've been in each other's lives for five decades and have experienced the rollercoaster of life's changes. From young parents to career-minded individuals, they've been through it all.
But their story is coming to a close because Jane's life is slowly slipping away and Abe is doing his best to remember every moment of their lives. From watching a young student search for something that makes sense to her to dealing with their son's complicated feelings about Jane, This Is a Love Story is truly for the lovers who knows there's magic in the little moments we take for granted.
Jenna Bush Hager says, "THIS IS A LOVE STORY is a powerful, unforgettable tribute to love, marriage, and the enduring strength of art," (via Instagram).

January 2025 

Amazon

The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Penn should be excited about advancing her education at the University of Edinburgh, but she can't stop thinking about the secret her parents have been keeping from her. For some reason, she believes she'll uncover it while she's in Scotland because Lord Lennox — her father's friend — is in the area.

Her hunger for the truth leads her to Lord Lennox's estate where she she starts mingling with his family and even discovers love in this moving novel.

Jenna Bush Hager thinks readers will love The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus because "it's a rich novel" with themes of "friendship and motherhood" (via Instagram). It's so good, she's sure "it will sweep you off your feet (via Instagram).

We hope you enjoy reading about Penn's journey in The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus and encourage you to check out Reese Witherspoon's January book club pick next!

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