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Maya Garabedian

POPSUGAR Contributor

Idaho-raised dancer-turned-writer UCSB BA Interdisciplinary Studies Chapman MFA Creative Writing

Latest Posts From Maya

Can Magnesium Really Help You Sleep? We Asked 2 MDs

Jun 24, 2024

Can Magnesium Really Help You Sleep? We Asked 2 MDs

Within the realm of supplements, magnesium can seem like a relatively safe option.

Cardi B's Most Iconic Nail Looks to Date

Nov 24, 2022

Cardi B's Most Iconic Nail Looks to Date

Cardi B is a rapper, social media star, and mother who's known for her outspoken personality and sense of style

Avoiding Your Workout? Learn to Hold Yourself Accountable With These 5 Steps

Jan 22, 2021

Avoiding Your Workout? Learn to Hold Yourself Accountable With These 5 Steps

Like many people, I don't look forward to working out.

Make Every Moment Count With These Short and Sweaty 15-Minute HIIT Workouts

Nov 15, 2020

Make Every Moment Count With These Short and Sweaty 15-Minute HIIT Workouts

Achieving your fitness goals starts with setting up healthy habits, and working out from home can be a convenient way to do that.

15 Rattan Planters That'll Elevate Your Plant Friends and Your Home Decor Game

Oct 30, 2020

15 Rattan Planters That'll Elevate Your Plant Friends and Your Home Decor Game

If you've got a green thumb, you know the struggle of trying to find the space for all your favorite indoor plants.

These 15 Podcasts Deserve a Spot on Your Road Trip Playlist

Sep 18, 2020

These 15 Podcasts Deserve a Spot on Your Road Trip Playlist

These days, many more people are opting to travel by car — travel data has shown a huge uptick in road trips this year.

A 15-Minute Yoga and Mobility Sequence That's a Work-From-Home Lifesaver

Sep 4, 2020

A 15-Minute Yoga and Mobility Sequence That's a Work-From-Home Lifesaver

You know that awful upper-back tightness that comes with hunching over your work desk all day?

20 Books About Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights to Put on Your Essential Reading List

Aug 29, 2020

20 Books About Black Lives Matter and Civil Rights to Put on Your Essential Reading List

Did you know that American policing started as a way to keep slaves in line?

14 Rooftop Bars and Restaurants to Add to Your Travel Bucket List

Aug 23, 2020

14 Rooftop Bars and Restaurants to Add to Your Travel Bucket List

Whether you keep your vacation bucket list in the Notes app on your phone or tucked away in your brain, fantasizing about once-in-a-lifetime trips is something we all do.

21 Stunning Photos of Outer Space That'll Put Life in Perspective

Aug 19, 2020

21 Stunning Photos of Outer Space That'll Put Life in Perspective

If you've ever gotten caught up in everyday life (and honestly, who hasn't?), you or someone else has probably told you to "think about the big picture."

There Are 2 More Full Moons Coming This Summer — Here's When to Keep Your Eye on the Sky

Jul 21, 2020

There Are 2 More Full Moons Coming This Summer — Here's When to Keep Your Eye on the Sky

Whether you know it's happening or not, looking out into the sky and seeing a full moon is a pretty incredible feeling.

Airbnb Has Had a Discrimination Problem For Years, but Its New Initiative Aims to Change That

Jun 19, 2020

Airbnb Has Had a Discrimination Problem For Years, but Its New Initiative Aims to Change That

There's no doubt that Airbnb revolutionized the travel industry by allowing people to explore top destinations around the world while getting to live like a local.