Healthy lifestyle
A healthy lifestyle is one which helps to keep and improve people's health and well-being.Many governments and non-governmental organizations have made big efforts in healthy lifestyle and health promotion.
Mental Health
Mental health can be considered a very important factor of physical health for the effects it produces on bodily functions. This type of health concerns emotional and cognitive well-being or an absence of mental disorder.
Public health
Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
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The 6 Most Tragic Twists From This Is Us
Oh, I'm sorry - were you looking for a feel-good show? This Is Us is not that. Sure, there are moments of happiness, but name one episode that left you feeling warm and fuzzy instead of heartbroken . . . and we're only halfway through the first season. Despite this, we keep going back for more, because we love the Pearson family. We don't want bad things to happen to them - they just seem to happen literally all the time. Before the finale this week, let's recount the six most devastating moments. Spoilers ahead!
Ryan Reynolds Is Still the Reigning Champion Among Dads on Twitter
Ryan Reynolds is a gift to Twitter. While the Deadpool actor is frequently hilarious (see his MTV Movie Awards speech), his sarcastic sense of humor particularly shines on Twitter when he's talking about his daughters and what his life is like since becoming a parent. Some of the tweets can get a little dark, and perhaps too real, but Ryan's playful disposition in real life only makes them more hysterical.
Keep reading for some of his most ridiculous parenting tweets that will appeal to you sarcastic moms. We can only imagine what he'll Tweet when baby number two arrives.
12 Celebrity Couples Who Tied the Knot in France
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie got married in a memorable ceremony in France in August 2014, and though their marriage didn't work out, they joined an exclusive list of famous couples who made their love official there. From Paris to Provence, the charming country brims with natural beauty, forward fashion, and stunning architecture, and its romantic atmosphere is popular with lovers, famous or not. Keep reading to see all the Hollywood couples who have said "I do" in France, then check out these themed celebrity weddings!
You'll Fall Horn Over Hooves For These Unicorn Bath Bombs
Bath time is about to get the colorful, mythical upgrade of your dreams. After falling in love with (and taking every single bath with) Lush's Unicorn Horn Bubble Bar, we discovered that there are tons of other independent retailers out there quenching the unicorn-themed fizzy addiction.
We've gathered some of the cutest swirly suds-makers that will help you rub-a-dub-dub in the most whimsical, relaxing way possible. Since these fizzies are homemade with naturally moisturizing ingredients like avocado oil, coconut milk powder, and grapeseed oil, you'll be soaking your way to softer skin. And some of them even have a glittery touch, so your body will be left shimmering after your bath.
Read on to discover your favorite one, and get ready to lather up like the magical fairy-tale creature you really are.
These Are the Best No-Fail Blushes For Your Skin Tone
It's never a bad time to refresh your makeup routine, especially if you've just gotten the kind of expert opinion that can change it all for the better. While the blush you've had in your makeup bag for years (yes, that one someone at Sephora recommended or you chose because your mom or sister wore it), the right choice for your skin tone could help turn your entire look around.
We spoke to Gilbert Soliz, Marc Jacobs Beauty global makeup artist, and got him to break down the one and only blush you need to bring out your natural flush. Here is what he said.
Stop What You're Doing and Watch Kate Middleton Sing in Her School Play
Of course we're all aware now that Kate Middleton can command a crowd, but long before she stole our hearts as Duchess of Cambridge, Kate was just a normal preteen participating in school activities. In addition to being on the tennis, field hockey, and swim teams, Kate also starred in her school production of My Fair Lady; the 11-year-old future princess shined in her role as Eliza Doolittle, which you can see clearly in this video of her singing "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" Watch the video above now, then check out more of Kate's most relatable moments.
Stop What You're Doing and Watch Kate Middleton Sing in Her School Play
Of course we're all aware now that Kate Middleton can command a crowd, but long before she stole our hearts as Duchess of Cambridge, Kate was just a normal preteen participating in school activities. In addition to being on the tennis, field hockey, and swim teams, Kate also starred in her school production of My Fair Lady; the 11-year-old future princess shined in her role as Eliza Doolittle, which you can see clearly in this video of her singing "Wouldn't It Be Loverly?" Watch the video above now, then check out more of Kate's most relatable moments.
Photographer Surprises 1 Mom With a Jaw-Dropping Rainbow Baby Maternity Shoot
When Jacob and Britni Lamance found out that they were expecting a baby, the young couple was nervous but excited. However, at eight weeks, her doctor revealed that he suspected she suffered an ectopic pregnancy, and he confirmed that he couldn't find a fetus at 10 weeks.
Britni ended up in emergency surgery after experiencing severe pain and had to have her left fallopian tube removed. "Because of this, I just knew it was going to be almost impossible to have babies. I was devastated!" she told POPSUGAR Moms. "All my life, I had dreamed of being a mommy. But this isn't where the story ends. Three days after my surgery, I conceived my first rainbow baby!"
Nine months later, baby Jameson was born and Britni knew that she wanted to try for a second "miracle baby." After five months of trying, they conceived again and Britni came up with the perfect name: Wrightly Jane. "Knowing that my eggs can no longer come from my left side because of my first ectopic pregnancy, I know they can only come from my right ovary," Britni said. "Because of this, Wrightly is my 'right' baby, hence the name Wrightly."
Brit of Brit Nicole Photography has known this couple throughout their journey from engagement to pregnancies. When she found out about Wrightly's impending birth, she was excited to set up a scenic maternity shoot at Palo Duro Canyon in Texas but had a major surprise planned for the unsuspecting couple.
"I'd always wanted to bless them with something, even if it was as little as a rainbow smoke bomb photo," she told POPSUGAR Moms. "The rainbow smoke bomb photo was a surprise to them and I didn't tell them about it at the time, just because I knew how much it meant for them to have babies off one tube! Everyone who has gone through devastation like this deserves an epic photo and reminder that there is always hope through the storm."
Hailey Baldwin Will Make You Want a Bikini in This Neutral Color
Hailey Baldwin isn't shy when it comes to posting pictures of herself in a bikini all over social media. What can we say, the girl loves a good bikinigram. She's always had amazing taste in swimwear, but it was her latest snap in a brand she's worn before that caught our eye.
Hailey is no stranger to Australian swimwear label Zigilane (remember this one-piece she wore in a similar hue for Kylie Jenner's 19th birthday?) This time, the model rocked a khaki two piece by the brand that fit's Hailey's style aesthetic perfectly with bralette-inspired top and sporty bottoms.
See Hailey wearing her khaki bikini and find out where you can find get your hands on the same one.
The Special Part of Emma Watson's Givenchy Dress You Need to Know About
Emma Watson took on the green carpet challenge back in 2015, committing to wearing only ethically made clothing. Back then, she and her stylist Sarah Slutsky would break down each element of her outfit, from dainty jewels to pumps, detailing where every item came from on Instagram. But Emma's taking things one step further as she promotes Beauty and the Beast on the film's press tour, which started in Paris.
Emma created a new account called @the_press_tour, where she'll be sharing sketches of her looks, all-angle videos, and lengthy captions that credit the team who crafted her pieces. Many of the designers she's tapping, like Stella McCartney, have been on board with using recycled materials for years. Emma's dresses and jumpsuits are "verified green" by Eco-Age, a company that promotes sustainability through core principles that include matters of pollution, labor work, and fabric resourcing.
Scroll to get a look at everything Emma's worn so far - including Oscar de la Renta trousers that took her from the premiere red carpet to The Ellen DeGeneres Show along with a vintage YSL suit - then hold out for her next ensemble, which will cater to both her smart standards and sophisticated sense of style.
What Happens to Eugene in The Walking Dead Comics?
Things have not been going well for Eugene during this season of The Walking Dead. He's lost his friends Abraham and Glenn, and is having a hard time coping with their deaths. Even worse, his remaining friends are taking their sweet time rescuing him from the Saviors - to be fair, they've been a little preoccupied with convincing King Ezekiel to join the fight against Negan.
For the most part, Eugene's story has been faithful to the comics. Just like on the show, he lies and later admits he doesn't know how to find a cure for the breakout. (We have a theory that Eugene may have caused the breakout.) Then, he discovers a factory capable of producing bullets and his intelligence intrigues both Rick and Negan.
A recent episode, however, saw his character deviate from the comics by declaring, "I am Negan." The whole episode had been building up to the moment, with him also helping Negan figure out how to stop his fence-line walkers from decaying by cleverly suggesting they be covered in liquid metal, making them virtually indestructible. In the comics, he's not so enthusiastic about helping Negan and continually stands up to him. Even with Negan forcing him to make bullets, he still pledges his loyalty to Rick. Eugene finally escapes with the help of one of the Saviors, who believes Negan to be unfit to lead.
Jumping two years ahead, he's found his groove as an important member of the Alexandria community, which Rick has successfully rebuilt. After rejoining the Herd Patrol, he also forms a relationship with Rosita (yup!) and she ends up pregnant. His happiness is short-lived when a new group called The Whisperers kill her and her unborn child.
In an effort to get his mind off of things, Eugene buys a CB radio and begins communicating with a woman named Stephanie. They start a relationship, despite never meeting, and he learns that she is from Ohio. When he discloses his location, she tells him he shouldn't have done that. However, he trusts her with the sensitive information and keeps his relationship with her a secret from Rick.
That's all we've seen of him so far in the comics. Who knows how it will play out on TV!
Emilia Clarke For D&G and Other Celebrity Beauty Campaigns of 2017
Scoring a beauty campaign usually means you "made it" as a celebrity, model, or influencer. And 2017 is already shaping up to be one of the best years when it comes to bigwig beauty endorsements. Read on to discover the ones we're already excited about!
Emma Watson's Dior Gown Is Exactly What Belle Would Have Picked IRL
Emma Watson doesn't just play Belle in Beauty and the Beast, she's channeling the character off screen too. The star loves books, is a self-proclaimed feminist, and wears outfits Belle would likely approve of. Case in point: Emma's Haute Couture Dior gown at an event in NYC. The pale yellow organza number was a modern-day version of the Disney character's iconic ballgown. The dress was soft and billowy, complete with a cowl-neck design.
Although Emma didn't twirl around in her dress on stage, she did read passages from a book to the audience (that's very Belle of her) and talked about her love for books. See? All signs point to Emma as Belle IRL. In case you need more proof, we've added a side-by-side image of Emma in her dress and her alter ego below.
Kate Middleton's Not Too Princessy to Play Sports
Kate Middleton has a full schedule with two children and royal duties to attend to, but she's already proven in the past that she's not afraid to work up a sweat. Kate's been active since Saint Andrew's school, where she played tennis and swam, and her sporty days haven't stopped since she became a duchess. She showed off her athletic skills in front of the cameras during her royal tour of New Zealand and Australia in 2014, and now we've rounded up all of her most active moments.
The 9 Pieces Every Fashion Girl Has in Her Closet Right Now
Fashion girls just seem to have a way of always looking put together no matter what the situation - something we all aspire to. Who doesn't want to look chic all the time? But a great look almost never happens by accident. There's always some strategy involved, no matter who - and how stylish - you are. It all boils down to having the right pieces.
As fashion month nears it's conclusion, we're investigating what the most stylish women in the world are currently keeping in their wardrobe arsenals. Scroll on for your very own street style cheat sheet and the nine items you should definitely have in your closet right now.
Kate Middleton's Not Too Princessy to Play Sports
Kate Middleton has a full schedule with two children and royal duties to attend to, but she's already proven in the past that she's not afraid to work up a sweat. Kate's been active since Saint Andrew's school, where she played tennis and swam, and her sporty days haven't stopped since she became a duchess. She showed off her athletic skills in front of the cameras during her royal tour of New Zealand and Australia in 2014, and now we've rounded up all of her most active moments.
Look Back at All the Best Photos From Kate and Will's Royal Wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in a beautiful ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011. There were so many picture-perfect moments - we loved the star-studded guest list, the bride's gorgeous McQueen gown, the carriage processional, and, best of all, the balcony kisses! Read through to see all the best highlights from the royal wedding.
Beauty and the Beast: The Complete Cast
With all the Disney live-action movies in the works, we're even more excited for the latest retelling - a live-action Beauty and the Beast. Disney perfectly cast Emma Watson as Belle, along with Dan Stevens as the Beast and Luke Evans as Gaston. Ahead of the March 17 premiere, take a look at the full cast of characters and check out the beautiful pictures!
Look Back at All the Best Photos From Kate and Will's Royal Wedding
Prince William and Kate Middleton were married in a beautiful ceremony at Westminster Abbey in London on April 29, 2011. There were so many picture-perfect moments - we loved the star-studded guest list, the bride's gorgeous McQueen gown, the carriage processional, and, best of all, the balcony kisses! Read through to see all the best highlights from the royal wedding.
10 Quotes That Will Get You Stoked on Game of Thrones Season 7
We've still got months until the premiere of Game of Thrones season seven, but there's no time to waste. With just a few precious episodes left before the series comes to a close, we're looking at any and every hint that will tell us of what's to come. That means analyzing theories, poring over all the set pictures, and even scrutinizing every behind-the-scenes Instagram. On top of all that, there's one other source that may give us a clue of what to expect when season seven rolls around: the cast and crew themselves! We've pulled all the cryptic quotes we've gotten about what's next.
- Nathalie Emmanuel (Missandei) is sure it will top every other season: "I can tell you that this season somehow is going to blow everyone's minds even more than the last. . . . The momentum that we've been building up for sort of really kicks into gear. . . . Storylines are happening and sort of combining and crashing together. It's a very, very dynamic season. I'm really excited for people to watch it."
- John Bradley (Samwell Tarly) thinks the ending could be bleak: "It's interesting thinking about the end of Game of Thrones. Because we don't know how it ends. We don't know who wins or who loses. We've got no idea what kind of story we're telling. We don't know if it's an indictment of how bad people can triumph if good men do nothing, or a redemptive story about good triumphing over evil. We just don't know, so that mystery has fed in to everything we've done so far."
- Maisie Williams (Arya Stark) shared the one thing we can expect: "A huge cliffhanger . . . it's just kind of tumbling now. . . . We've come to the climax and it's rolling down to the end. It's exciting. I really felt like at the end of last season everything was set up for how it was going to end. Every character came to a little junction in their lives. Now we're all going to crash down together to however this show ends."
- Kit Harington (Jon Snow) thinks it will get worse before it gets better: "I think it's going to get very bleak before, if there is a happy ending. I think it's going to get very dark before it gets better. I think what we might see this season is those White Walkers and that Army of the Dead really come into force. . . . I think with the whole 'Winter is finally here' business, it means everyone is going to have a really bad time."
- Harington also teased a highly anticipated moment: "They really focused [the action] because less characters are coming in, and they're focusing in on the existing ones, and there are lots of people who cross paths, and that's something that I think the audience has been waiting for for a long time."
- Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark) has some thoughts about Sansa and Jon Snow: "She thinks they should both be king and queen of the North for sure. I'm not sure about the Iron Throne. I'm not sure she's so keen on that anymore. I'm not sure she believes that Jon is capable of running Winterfell. I think she thinks he doesn't have the intellect, the knowledge, the experience that she has, and I concur. She knows he has wonderful morals and those Stark morals that inevitably he'll make the right decision - or the good decision - but whether it's going to benefit anyone is another story."
- D.B. Weiss (cocreator) thinks Cersei could go mad: "That's what so much of next season is going to be about: finding out what Cersei's mindset is. Who is she? While Cersei has certainly done a lot of horrible things in her life and she could be a very cruel person, the one thing that was redemptive about her was that she genuinely loved her children. Now they're all gone, and I think that is very interesting for us. Who is she without her children? The answer is something you'll find out next season."
- Weiss insists Daenerys Targaryen will set everything into motion: "Once she gets on those ships and crosses West, that's when the clock on the end game starts ticking. The question has been: When is she going to get back across the Narrow Sea? When is she going to take back her homeland? It's been a long time for her, and it's been something that's such an imperative for people watching. You know she's not going to go there for a beach vacation . . . when she gets back to Westeros, it's on. Her return is the first domino."
- David Benioff (cocreator) hints The Night King is headed further south: "The Wall isn't just a physical structure keeping the army of the dead out. If the Wildlings managed to make it over, which they have, and the Night King has so much more in the way of both power and troops who'll do literally anything he says . . . we'll keep it at that for now."
- Benioff dishes on the endgame: "The pieces are on the board now. Some of the pieces have been removed from the board and we are heading toward the end game. The thing that has excited us from the beginning, back to the way we pitched it to HBO is, it's not supposed to be an ongoing show, where every season it's trying to figure out new story lines. We wanted it to be one giant story, without padding it out to add an extra 10 hours, or because people are still watching it. We wanted to something where, if people watched it end to end, it would make sense as one continuous story. We're definitely heading into the end game now."
It's Pi Day! 5 Pie Recipes Your Kids Can Eat to Celebrate!
It's the middle of Winter, and if you're anything like us, you're looking for any reason to turn another ho-hum day into a celebration. So when we found out that today is Pi Day (3.14 aka March 14), we couldn't think of a more fun way to celebrate than with one of our favorite desserts - pie. Invite your kids into the kitchen and get baking! From the classics to some more inventive concoctions, here are five pie recipes that are likely to appeal to even the smallest palates.
Adele Gets Transported to Her Concert Stage in a Wheeled Box (Not Kidding)
If you're one of the lucky people who has seen Adele in concert, then you probably already know about her sneaky way of getting on stage. The "When We Were Young" singer is currently on the Australian and New Zealand leg of her world tour, but during a few of her earlier shows, concertgoers caught how she gets from her dressing room to the stage. Adele, who gave husband Simon Konecki a cute shout-out during her concert in early March, gets transported via a giant wheeled box.
The large equipment-type trunk is rolled underneath the stage before the show starts and is also conveniently joined by her personal security guard, Peter Van Der Deer. She also talked about the slightly traumatic method during one of her Australian shows, telling the audience it frightens her to be in the closed space. Long story short: Adele is the best.
My favourite part of the show, Adele rolling in a box to get from stage to stage 😭😭😭😭😭 http://pic.twitter.com/OzN0xPmWKj
- Jack (@jrglennon) March 17, 2016
@adele wheeled in her box. Show about to start. http://pic.twitter.com/i0DLQ1Fw5e
- the official S.O.B (@shadesofblack2) August 22, 2016
Dear Adele, we been knew you're in a box for over 100 shows already 😂http://pic.twitter.com/p7YWqDH3Yh
- hanny :) (@adelesoup) March 13, 2017
Adele Gets Transported to Her Concert Stage in a Wheeled Box (Not Kidding)
If you're one of the lucky people who has seen Adele in concert, then you probably already know about her sneaky way of getting on stage. The "When We Were Young" singer is currently on the Australian and New Zealand leg of her world tour, but during a few of her earlier shows, concertgoers caught how she gets from her dressing room to the stage. Adele, who gave husband Simon Konecki a cute shout-out during her concert in early March, gets transported via a giant wheeled box.
The large equipment-type trunk is rolled underneath the stage before the show starts and is also conveniently joined by her personal security guard, Peter Van Der Deer. She also talked about the slightly traumatic method during one of her Australian shows, telling the audience it frightens her to be in the closed space. Long story short: Adele is the best.
My favourite part of the show, Adele rolling in a box to get from stage to stage 😭😭😭😭😭 http://pic.twitter.com/OzN0xPmWKj
- Jack (@jrglennon) March 17, 2016
@adele wheeled in her box. Show about to start. http://pic.twitter.com/i0DLQ1Fw5e
- the official S.O.B (@shadesofblack2) August 22, 2016
Dear Adele, we been knew you're in a box for over 100 shows already 😂http://pic.twitter.com/p7YWqDH3Yh
- hanny :) (@adelesoup) March 13, 2017
Mom Flawlessly Highlights the Humor in Food Shopping Before a Snowstorm
Storms comin....get your preppin done! ❄️❄️❄️💃💃💃
Posted by Mommas Page on Sunday, March 12, 2017
There's nothing like a big Winter storm warning to get every single person out of their house and to the grocery store. One hilarious mom is highlighting this phenomenon and how she plans to tackle the universal duty in a video guaranteed to make you nod your head while laughing through tears.
"So I'm at Shop Rite," the funny mom starts. "I just pulled into the parking lot and there's no fricken' parking. . . . I have to go in and go food shopping because we're going to get 12 to 18 inches of snow in two days. So this place is already a fricken' madhouse and I have to go in there now to get food for my family. I don't think we need food - don't get me wrong, I think we have plenty of food. The cabinets and the fridge are like fricken' overflowing. . . . but I have to go get food because that's my duty as the mother."
The hysterical mom continues, dramatizing the snowstorm in the way many people tend to do. "During a snowstorm, 12 to 18 inches of snow means we run the risk of the apocalypse," she jokes. "The apocalypse could very well come, and we could all be stuck at home without enough food. . . . And now I have to fight with these crazy people over the essentials: milk, bread, eggs, cheese doodles, and wine."
She continues, discussing her grocery essentials and how cheese doodles in particular could also be helpful in salting the sidewalks due to their sodium content. Then, in what may be the most amazing part of the video, our hero prepares for battle.
I have to mentally and physically prepare myself for this because you and I both know this is going to be a gang war inside over a bag of fricken' cheese doodles. I gotta get myself ready, I gotta get myself motivated. Gotta make sure I can do this safely and efficiently. Put the hair in a bun - I'm not getting in any fricken' arguments where they pull my hair out. Take the hoops off and Vaseline your face, girls. It's gonna be hell in there and I'll be damned if someone's gonna hit me and it ain't gonna slide off my fricken' greasy face. Eye of the tiger, mofos! Eye of the tiger!
7 Things You Never Knew About Chick-fil-A, Straight From an Employee
When you think of Chick-fil-A, the first thing that comes to mind is how all locations are closed on Sundays, and of course that drool-worthy sauce, but there are a lot of things we don't know about the fast-food joint. One employee just revealed tons of secrets about what it's like to work at Chick-fil-A in a Reddit AMA, and we're impressed. During the "Ask Me Anything" conversation, this teenage employee dished where the delicious chicken comes from, their thoughts on the chain being anti-LGBTQ, and why they always say "my pleasure" instead of "you're welcome." Read on for all of the Chick-fil-A insider secrets, straight from someone who knows best.
How "fresh" is the chicken?
It seems like fast-food chains are constantly competing with each other and saying that another chain's food comes frozen, but this employee is setting the record straight about Chick-fil-A's chicken. When asked if the chicken comes prebreaded and is frozen on site, the employee shut that down. "The chicken is FRESH and hand-breaded then fried on site," they said. "We're not lying to you."
The company has changed its anti-LGBTQ ways.
It's no secret that Chick-fil-A has been against LGBTQ rights and has even donated to anti-LGBTQ causes in the past, but this employee is explaining how the chain has changed and why it doesn't bother the employee at all. "As of late, they've actually made a turnaround and stopped donating to anti-LGBTQ corporations and apologized to the community," the employee said. "It's all about keeping a good name. I'm transgender and I know a gay guy who works there. I feel fine."
About that employee discount . . .
The employee said, "We get a free meal for 5 1/2 hours of work." This employee's favorite meal? "I'm a fan of the #1 (Just the chicken sandwich)," the employee shared. "CFA sauce and the mayonnaise they have is soooo tasty! Everything about the sandwich is perfect from the toasty buttery bun to the pickles. My location also serves mac and cheese and it's the bomb!!"
There's a reason they always say, "My pleasure."
Anyone who's been to Chick-fil-A can recognize within seconds that the employees don't say "you're welcome" and instead say "my pleasure." WHY?! "It's a courtesy thing," the employee said. "'You're welcome' seems too indifferent and we're told to use elevated language. Besides, we could get in trouble if we don't say it. Also, did you know that saying 'my pleasure' is not mentioned in the official training at all? It's a learned behavior."
The fries are highly ranked, but here's the truth behind them.
One Reddit user asked the employee how he or she feels about the fries and the fact that the crisped-to-perfection waffle fries just won the number one spot on The Ringer's best fast-food items list. "I'm very proud," the employee shared. "We don't make them in house though, they come in a box. Honestly, I think the Wendy's fries are better." OUCH!
The employees are legitimately trained to be super friendly.
When someone asked if friendliness was part of training because they "get diabetes every time I go to the local one because everyone is super sweet," the employee said yes! "We are literally told in training and reminded constantly to be 'aggressively courteous' there are literal steps on how to do it," the employee shared. "I won't tell you those steps so the sweetness remains genuine."
Fun fact: you can order Oreo pieces in any drink you want!
Yup! The employee shared that a big pet peeve is "people who order too quickly and then they MUMBLE. Also, if you have a huge milkshake order please please please call ahead!" But the most important thing here: "you can order Oreo pieces in whatever beverage you want."
Your Ultimate Guide to Fast and Easy Chicken Dinner Recipes
If there's one staple that should always be in your freezer, it's chicken. Delicious, healthy, affordable, and filling, it's also easy to defrost and incredibly versatile. From tacos to pasta to salad, there isn't much you can't do with it. Don't have a lot of time to spare for most meals? That's OK: many recipes made with America's most popular meat can be cooked up in a flash; keep reading for inspiration.
- Additional reporting by Aemilia Madden
Clear-Knee Mom Jeans Have the Internet Scratching Its Damn Head
For the most part, fashion girls everywhere embrace new denim trends with open arms (and wallets). Baggy boyfriend jeans spent some well-deserved time in the spotlight, as did jeans with frayed edges. But one rather unique denim option just surfaced, and it has the internet divided because - well, you'll see.
People recently discovered that Topshop now sells MOTO Clear Panel Mom Jeans, a pair of high-waisted jeans with a tapered leg and a see-through plastic material sewn into the kneecap area. Yes, seriously. For $95, you too can tan an oddly rectangular part of your legs, because who wants evenly sun-kissed legs anyway, am I right?
These clear-knee jeans are giving us major flashbacks to that time Kim Kardashian wore see-through knee-high boots - and not the pleasantly nostalgic type of flashbacks. The see-through holes, which genius internet users have aptly dubbed "jindows" and "knee windows," pose one big question: why?! Why would you make a denim product that will undoubtedly induce awkwardly sweaty knees and subsequent fogged-up jindows?
Although the product's description claims "off-duty styling never looked so good," some portions of the internet seem to think otherwise. Many people have used social media to share their candidly honest and hilarious reactions to stumbling across these strange denim pants.
These are actual jeans you can buy at @Nordstrom that cost $95.
Called Clear Knee Mom Jeans.
We are truly living in the dark time line. http://pic.twitter.com/vv9flwQeXx- ᴊᴇᴅ ᴡʜɪᴛᴀᴋᴇʀ (@Jed05) March 13, 2017
DOROTHY PARKER: What fresh hell is this?
TOPSHOP: Thank you for asking! These are our "Clear Knee Mom Jeans." http://pic.twitter.com/QRhmLjKirv- Una LaMarche (@sassycurmudgeon) March 13, 2017
Latest sign of impending apocalypse: Clear-knee mom jeans https://t.co/OegwSRywxP http://pic.twitter.com/rmDOBzCKAp
- The A.V. Club (@TheAVClub) March 13, 2017
But the feedback isn't all negative, as the jeans have gotten some surprisingly raving reviews on Nordstrom's website, where the jeans are also sold. One kneecap-lover proclaimed, "The awesomeness of these jeans can not be confined to mere words on a page," while another wrote, "Finding these was a great start to my 2017." Plus, many Twitter users rallied to show their support for letting their knees say "peekaboo," admitting that they're up for giving this budding denim trend a try IRL.
I 👏🏻 SUPPORT 👏🏻 CLEAR 👏🏻 KNEE 👏🏻 MOM 👏🏻 JEANS 🎷
- Jamirospicer.;ttu,-4 (@issshnang) March 13, 2017
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35 New Movies and TV Shows Coming to Netflix in March
Before you get too sad about the shows and movies that left Netflix in March, take a quick look at all the new, exciting titles headed to the streaming service! Old favorites like The Waterboy are coming, along with the most recent seasons of shows like The Vampire Diaries and How to Get Away With Murder. There are also several Netflix originals on the docket, like season one of 13 Reasons Why and Amy Schumer's brand-new comedy special. Check out our 35 picks and if you haven't already, find out what hit Netflix in February.
The Game of Thrones Teaser Lends Some Serious Evidence to This Dragon Theory
Is it possible that Daenerys Targaryen, Tyrion Lannister, and Jon Snow could all end up winning the Iron Throne by the end of Game of Thrones? The night is dark and full of theories . . . and this is definitely one of the most compelling. Based on evidence from both the book series and the HBO show, GOT fans have compiled a pretty convincing argument that Jon, Tyrion, and Dany are the prophesied "Three Heads of the Dragon." And based on the latest teaser for season seven, this theory is even more likely to come true.
If this sounds like a foreign language, don't fret - we've laid the theory out for you below, and it might very well make a believer out of you.
The Theory
During Daenerys's time in the House of the Undying, she has a vision of her brother, Rhaegar, stating that "the dragon has three heads." This three-headed dragon theme is reflected in the series in multiple ways: Daenerys has three dragons (Rhaegal, Drogon, and Viserion), the Targaryen house sigil features a three-headed dragon, and Dany's ancestor Aegon Targaryen conquered Westeros alongside his two sisters (all mounted atop dragons). Fans of the series have interpreted the prophecy in the House of Undying to mean that there must be three riders for Daenerys's three dragons before she can win back the Iron Throne.
Presumably, Daenerys herself is one of these dragon riders - after all, she's already ridden Drogon. The obvious choices for the other two riders are Jon Snow and Tyrion Lannister. It's been confirmed that Jon is actually of Targaryen lineage, and even if Tyrion isn't related to Jon and Dany, he has a proven connection with dragons.
The Proof
The similarities between Jon, Daenerys, and Tyrion are striking. Orphans who are cast off by society for one reason or another, each of them has an ill-fated love story that is highlighted in the series. One Tumblr user highlighted these parallels in a beautiful chart.
The Parallels Between Tyrion, Jon, and Dany:
- They each descend from an ancient branch of human lineage.
- All three are outcasts in some form or another: one a dwarf, one (raised as) a bastard, and one literally exiled from her homeland.
- They are each the third child in their respective family.
- Each of their mothers tragically died during childbirth.
- All are fatherless.
- Each one has made an unlikely alliance during their rise to power: Tyrion with the mountain clans of the Eyrie, Jon with the Wildlings, and Daenerys with the slaves she's freed.
- They've all had a tragic love story.
Another solid piece of proof comes from the Game of Thrones season seven teaser, which pointedly focuses on a three-headed dragon while Daenerys discusses her father's failings as a ruler. The teaser opens with Dany speaking and concludes with a quote from Jon, hinting that the unraveling of Westeros in the seventh season starts and ends with the two remaining Targaryens. Perhaps it's because they'll each be riding on their own dragon, battling White Walkers beyond the Wall.
Convincing, right? Now the show merely needs to bring the three dragon-riders together so that they can fly, as a united force, to Westeros and take the Iron Throne. Three heads of the dragon are definitely better than one!
This Supermom Used Extreme Couponing to Feed 30,000 People Before Her 30th Birthday
Update: Before her 30th birthday, Lauren Puryear set out with the mission of feeding 30,000 people from extreme couponing and she still has months to go before her September goal. Lauren has spent the last several months traveling along the east coast to deliver her food to shelters and human services programs in need and doesn't plan on stopping anytime soon.
"After I couponed for 50 jars of Ragu sauce and 100 boxes of Barilla pasta all for FREE, I knew I was going to make a difference in the world," she told Scary Mommy. "I will keep on feeding until then and see what number I can get up to," she said. "Maybe 300,000!"
Original story: Lauren Puryear is no rookie at coupon cutting; in fact, she's so gifted that she's used her skills to feed thousands of people in need. This 29-year-old mom is giving extreme couponing a good name after making headlines for feeding the homeless. She launched For the Love of Others in 2012 after the death of her grandmother and honored her by doing something Puryear's grandmother always did: helped those in need.
She started off buying food in bulk from stores like Costco and BJ's, but she soon realized she wanted to feed more people, and couponing was her answer. She needed to bring more food to those who truly needed it. Puryear said that if she does it the right way, she can feed up to 150 people using only $20!
She's a single mother of a 5-year-old boy and is hoping to teach him about her philanthropic ways. "It is very important to teach him to help other people," she said. "The little things we take for granted, the food we throw away every day . . . and if we just spread a little more love around, the world would be such a better place."
As of now, she's delivered an incredible 5,000 meals but has set the goal of 30,000 meals by September 2017 for her 30th birthday. Read about Puryear's organization, and then, take note of these extreme couponing tips.
The Best and Brightest Colors to Wear This Spring
A little bit of Spring shopping doesn't hurt. In fact, it's almost essential as you transition your wardrobe for the changing season. Your clothing easily affects your mood, and for that reason, it helps to be conscious of the colors you reach for when the sun starts to shine. The six shades here aren't just on trend; they're fresh and exciting. Read a detailed description of each one, then revitalize your look by shopping some key pieces in your new favorite tones.
Hold On to Your Gowns! This Beauty and the Beast Collection Will Leave You Twirling With Excitement
If you're anything like us, you've been counting down the days until we can see Emma Watson twirling around in Beauty and the Beast. Luckily, we're getting a taste of the fairy tale before it hits theaters next month. We recently spotted what appears to be a Beauty and the Beast collection from L'Oréal on Instagram and our fingers are crossed that it's real, because it looks amazing. The collection includes seven shades of lipstick and nail polish associated with each character. From a Mrs. Potts-inspired bright pink and Belle's classic red to a brown lipstick that pays homage to the Beast, there is a great range of colors to fulfill all of your Disney dreams.
We have reached out to L'Oréal to verify the authenticity of this collection, which appears to be an Italian one. The assortment consists of seven unique Color Riche Lipstick shades, in addition to seven Color Oil Enamel nail polish colors.
Sadly, while most princesses have their fairy-tale endings, we might not: this collection is reportedly only available on Amazon Italy. However, because the site does ship worldwide, we'll definitely be checking back when it launches on Feb. 9. If you're fortunate enough to live in Italy, the full collection can be pre-ordered for $97, or you can pre-order the lipsticks ($11) and nail polishes ($8) individually on Amazon. If these photos - and products - are real, we are all going to be very happy (cue the "Be Our Guest" music).
Keep reading to see all of the stunning themed lipstick and nail polish shades, which are guaranteed to make you feel like the Belle (pun intended!) of the ball.
Anne Hathaway on Her Husband: "His Love Has Changed Me"
Anne Hathaway has certainly come a long way since winning an Oscar for Les Misérables in 2013. Aside from welcoming her first child, a son named Jonathan, with husband Adam Shulman back in 2016, she's also been using her voice to promote equality and women's issues, which she talks about in Elle's April issue. Not only does the actress touch on her upcoming female-led Ocean's Eight film, but she also addresses the importance of establishing paid parental leave in the US. See her best quotes ahead.
Anne Hathaway on Her Husband: "His Love Has Changed Me"
Anne Hathaway has certainly come a long way since winning an Oscar for Les Misérables in 2013. Aside from welcoming her first child, a son named Jonathan, with husband Adam Shulman back in 2016, she's also been using her voice to promote equality and women's issues, which she talks about in Elle's April issue. Not only does the actress touch on her upcoming female-led Ocean's Eight film, but she also addresses the importance of establishing paid parental leave in the US. See her best quotes ahead.
Kids' couch potato ways develop well before adolescence, U.K. study indicates
Children may be developing couch potato ways as early as age seven, contrary to the widely held view that it starts in adolescence, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Kids' couch potato ways develop well before adolescence, U.K. study indicates
Children may be developing couch potato ways as early as age seven, contrary to the widely held view that it starts in adolescence, according to a study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
Will Jack Die in the This Is Us Season Finale? It Could End on a Cliffhanger
We only have one episode left in the first season of This Is Us, and we're more worried now than ever. While Milo Ventimiglia (Jack) admitted that the season one finale will offer a lot of resolution, the rest of the cast has also teased that it will be "crushingly painful" and the most dangerous episode yet. So, what's the truth? Will Jack die in the finale? Or will we be left with even more questions than before? Well, it certainly sounds like the latter.
Let's look at the obvious here. To show Jack's death would mean we would finally learn how he died, which the show's creator, Dan Fogelman has already admitted won't happen right away. The series has also been picked up for two more seasons. Why would they chose to reveal such a pivotal moment now, when they can expand on it in future episodes? Of course, it's possible that the finale will flash forward, showing the immediate aftermath of his death rather than the cause.
Then again, Mandy Moore recently revealed that the finale will center around Rebecca and Jack as the latter goes to make things right with his wife on the first night of her tour. What if the final scene is just Rebecca getting a phone call that Jack's plane has gone down? The "plane crash theory" makes a lot of sense, and tying it to Rebecca's tour would be even more tragic. It certainly wouldn't be the first time the show pulled a tragic twist, but it would be the most heartbreaking cliffhanger yet.
Australia Might Ban Unvaccinated Kids From Daycares and Preschools
Despite the proven health benefits of vaccinations for kids, some parents still opt not to protect their children. Although this decision is being made specifically for their kid, it can have a major impact on other kids they come in contact with.
In an attempt to protect young children in daycares and preschools, Australian Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, announced that he wants to expand current states' "no jab, no play" laws into nationwide legislation. "This is not a theoretical exercise - this is life and death," Turnbull told the BBC. "If a parent says, 'I'm not going to vaccinate my child,' they are not simply putting their child at risk, they are putting everybody else's children at risk too."
Currently in Australia, parents aren't legally required to vaccinate their children, but they can't receive childcare rebates unless they do so. However, that is not enough to protect all children, according to Turnbull. "Vaccination objection is not a valid exemption. We must give parents the confidence that their children will be safe when they attend childcare and preschool," Turnbull wrote in a letter to state leaders, according to the Guardian.
Turnbull made it clear in a speech to reporters that without a medical exemption, he doesn't want any unvaccinated child to be allowed in any childcare or preschool centers for "everybody's benefit."
"All of [some parents'] hard work can be undone by parents who do not have their children vaccinated," Turnbull said. "This has to be a concerted national effort by all government to ensure that all of our children are vaccinated. The result of that is a healthier, safer Australia."
WATCH: NO JAB, NO PLAY: @TurnbullMalcolm pushes move to ban unvaccinated children from childcare centres. #TenNews http://pic.twitter.com/FkyA3QZ8hA
- TEN Eyewitness News (@channeltennews) March 12, 2017
How 1 Mom's Honest C-Section Photo Is Starting a Conversation
"I think the feeling of not being alone in our journey of motherhood is amazing."
Camila Cabello on Anxiety: "I Was So Inside My Head and Didn't Know What Was Happening"
Former Fifth Harmony member Camila Cabello is already making her mark as a solo artist. After appearing on the cover of Seventeen and Billboard and releasing a song with Pitbull and J Balvin that is sure to be the hit of the Summer, the 20-year-old singer is covering the March/April 2017 issue of Latina magazine and spilling the beans on why she felt she "needed" to leave Fifth Harmony.
In the interview, Camila discusses not being able to "follow her artistic vision" in the group, and her struggle with anxiety during the band's most recent tour, saying: "I would wake up with a super-accelerated heartbeat and really negative, intrusive, compulsive thoughts." Scroll ahead for more on that, love, politics and even Taylor Swift.
- On leaving Fifth Harmony: "I started in the group when I was just 15. I needed to follow my heart and my artistic vision. I'm grateful for everything we had in Fifth Harmony and for [this new] opportunity. I am less focused on success and more on doing my best and pursuing my artistic vision to the fullest, wherever that takes me. Of course I also hope people will enjoy my music!"
- On struggling with anxiety: "I had terrible OCD [obsessive-compulsive disorder], and it was just totally out of control. I would wake up with a super-accelerated heartbeat and really negative, intrusive,
compulsive thoughts. I was so inside my head, and I didn't know what was happening. I totally understand now, being in it, why there shouldn't be such a stigma on mental illness, because it's a pretty common thing for people."
Gru Gets a Brother in the Hilarious Trailer For Despicable Me 3
Gru is back! The mad scientist-turned-softie voiced by Steve Carell at the heart of the Despicable Me franchise has returned for a third movie, along with Kristen Wiig and everybody's favorite amorphous yellow blobs. This time he's meeting his long-lost brother Dru (also voiced by Carell), and battling a smooth new villain (Trey Parker) who moonwalks into heists and uses bubblegum to thwart his foes. The first look has plenty of dance fighting between the two (as well as some almost-nudity from Gru, if you're into that), so check it out above before it swings into theaters this Summer.
"Child-Friendly Kama Sutra" Book Forces Mom to Discuss How Babies Are Made
Although important, discussing where babies come from and how they're made with your kids is never comfortable, regardless of their ages. However, one mom's hysterical recount of having to discuss this fragile topic with her 8-year-old way sooner than expected is making us simultaneously cringe and keel over with laughter at the same time.
Katherine Peck was sitting with her kids in a doctor's office waiting room when her son Adem picked up a picture book to look at called Mummy Laid an Egg!. However, the innocent-looking book was anything but, and soon, her 8-year-old daughter, Ayla, became very interested in the (hilarious) contents of the story.
"All began routinely enough, with 'sugar and spice and all things nice' and such, but I was ill prepared for the most sudden u-turn on page six, where we're introduced to Daddy's friendly looking 'seed pods!'" Peck wrote in a post to Facebook featuring photos of the book's pages. "No holds barred on pages eight and nine either, where apparently 'this fits in here . . . ' (sounds easy enough) and then what can only be described as a child-friendly Kama Sutra guide ensues on page 10! Aerial acrobatics, fetish clown outfits, and space hoppers (fun times!)."
Although funny, Peck admits she was most certainly not ready for the "surprising twist" the trip to the doctor's office took. "To say Ayla showed a sudden interest in the 'silly baby book' is an understatement!" she said. "Cue the four billion questions I hadn't planned answering today."
Scroll through to see the pages of the "child-friendly Kama Sutra guide" for yourself - and prepare to laugh harder than you ever have about sex before.
20+ Food Hacks to Make You a Jedi in the Kitchen
It's time to stop wasting energy, effort, and food. The old-fashioned ways of doing things don't always cut it when you're baking, cooking, or just plain trying to eat! These 20+ tips step up your game in the kitchen, so you can basically be a jedi cook.
Over 450 Quebec patients received medical aid in dying last year
A total of 461 patients were granted doctor-assisted death during the first year Quebec's medical aid in dying law came into effect, according to data obtained by CBC's French-language service, Radio-Canada.
'A significant concern': Immunization rates in southern Alberta will mean further outbreaks, doctor predicts
Dr. Vivien Suttorp didn't need a crystal ball back in 2013 to predict the impending measles outbreak that affected 42 people in southern Alberta — and she doesn't need one now to know that communities across southern Alberta will likely be hotbeds for further outbreaks.
This Indonesian Bride Wore a Wedding Gown So Poufy, Cinderella Would Approve
Indonesian bride Intan Azzahra and her groom, Zendhy Zaen, had a wedding fit for a prince and princess. The couple aren't technically royals, but that didn't stop them from throwing an extravagant wedding where the bride had not one but two Cinderella-esque wedding gowns.
For her first dress, Intan wore a custom creation by Indonesian designer Ivan Gunawan, featuring delicate beading on the sleeves and bodice and a train made of soft cascading tulle and more beads. Like a royal, Intan even wore a bejeweled pearl crown to complete her look. But she didn't stop there.
Later on, she changed into a fiery-red gown that - if possible - was pouffier than her first. The design flared out at the shoulders, and layers of feathers trailed all the way down her dress. She, of course, accessorized with a second gold crown, and her guests were in red and gold, too. Read on to see all of the bride's looks from every angle.
9 Healthy Recipes to Celebrate Pi Day the Right Way
Cookies, cakes, and brownies have their place when a dessert craving hits, but sometimes nothing beats a piece of pie - especially when served à la mode! If you think pie is always a butter- or lard-filled affair, you're thankfully wrong. These nine recipes prove that when lightened up, pie can still be crumbly, flaky, and rich.
Over 450 Quebec patients received medical aid in dying last year
A total of 461 patients were granted doctor-assisted death during the first year Quebec's medical aid in dying law came into effect, according to data obtained by CBC's French-language service, Radio-Canada.
'A significant concern': Immunization rates in southern Alberta will mean further outbreaks, doctor predicts
Dr. Vivien Suttorp didn't need a crystal ball back in 2013 to predict the impending measles outbreak that affected 42 people in southern Alberta — and she doesn't need one now to know that communities across southern Alberta will likely be hotbeds for further outbreaks.
9 Healthy Recipes to Celebrate Pi Day the Right Way
Cookies, cakes, and brownies have their place when a dessert craving hits, but sometimes nothing beats a piece of pie - especially when served à la mode! If you think pie is always a butter- or lard-filled affair, you're thankfully wrong. These nine recipes prove that when lightened up, pie can still be crumbly, flaky, and rich.
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