Category Archives: educational

4 Starbucks coffee sleeves hacks

May 11, 2017educationalcoffee, Starbucks, videoMatthew Killorin

As someone who frequents a certain coffee chain I found this video most helpful 🙂

More than book smarts: 9 types of intelligence everyone should know

January 27, 2017educationalInfographic, inspiration, motivation, psychologyMatthew Killorin

Here’s a thought-provoking article from Lim Kairen (at Lifehack.org) about the nature of intelligence. (See link below.)

“Nine Types of Intelligence That Would Change The Way You Perceive Intelligence Forever” – Lim Kairen

Source: Everyone Is Talented In Their Own Way: The 9 Types Of Intelligence You Should Know

These 19 charts will help you host Thanksgiving dinner

November 20, 2016educationalfood, holidays, Infographic, recipe, ThanksgivingMatthew Killorin

Everything you need to know about Thanksgiving dinner in infographic form, courtesy of Buzzfeed (see link below).

Source: 19 Charts For Anyone Hosting Thanksgiving This Year

Video: 5 things about coffee every coffee lover should know

October 2, 2016educationalcoffee, videoMatthew Killorin

Thanks to USA Today for the coffee video 🙂

Know your clouds (video)

July 21, 2016educationalnature, video, weatherMatthew Killorin

Here’s a fun and informative video from USA Today to help us identify clouds.

Amazing Places: 23 holy sites to visit in a lifetime

July 12, 2016educationalbeautiful, inspiration, nature, spirituality, travelMatthew Killorin

If you’re looking to fill up your bucket list you might find inspiration in this wonderful slideshow. See link below for images.

“Pura Tanah Lot, which translates to “Land in the Sea,” is one of the seven sea temples off the coast of Bali, Indonesia. Local legend says that a traveling monk stopped to rest on the island and told fishermen to build a shrine there in order to worship the Balinese sea gods.” – Anna Norris

Source: Tanah Lot Temple | 23 holy places that promise a connection with nature | MNN – Mother Nature Network

Charleston, Savannah named in top 10 cities around the world

July 6, 2016educationalSavannah Georgia, travelMatthew Killorin

Nice shout-out to my hometown. Savannah, Georgia 🙂

“Southern charm is a force to be reckoned with as far as Travel + Leisure readers are concerned.” – CNN

Source: Charleston, Savannah named in top 10 cities around the world | WSAV-TV

Video: These Japanese Minimalists Own Almost Nothing

June 22, 2016educationalinspiration, Japan, minimalism, psychology, stress management, video, zenMatthew Killorin

Watch the 90 second video at the link below.

Thanks to Quartz.

Contemporary trends in minimalist environments are catching on in Japan. In fact, some core tenets of minimalism fuse seamlessly with traditional Japanese culture. Check out the video above to meet some hard-core minimalists in Japan and learn why they choose to live a pared-down life.

via These Japanese minimalists own just a few material objects and have never felt freer — Quartz