Photo of author Maya Garabedian

Maya Garabedian

POPSUGAR Contributor

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

Latest Posts From Maya

Cardi B's Most Iconic Nail Looks to Date

11/24/2022

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

Curious If Magnesium Can Actually Help You Sleep? Here's What Doctors Want You to Know

04/24/2021

Curious If Magnesium Can Actually Help You Sleep? Here's What Doctors Want You to Know

Over-the-counter, all-natural supplements are a seemingly easy, low-risk way to treat whatever ails you, but sometimes the convenience of it all can make us forget that there are still risks to supplements, including convincing yourself that you feel better when you don't, potentially masking an underlying health issue.

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

01/22/2021

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

11/15/2020

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

10/30/2020

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

09/18/2020

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

09/04/2020

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

08/29/2020

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

08/23/2020

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

08/19/2020

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

07/21/2020

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

06/19/2020

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.