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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This Optical Illusion Is Blowing the Internet's Collective Mind
Terrific optical illusion by Victoria Skye. @RichardWiseman @chriscfrench http://pic.twitter.com/IeSFupAcfU
- Martin S Taylor (@martinstaylor) August 7, 2017
From a brick wall to the dress, we may be the most technologically advanced generation, but there's nothing we enjoy more than a good mental magic trick. It should come as no surprise, then, that any time someone spots one of these gems in the wild, it immediately makes its way to social media - and immediately goes viral. The latest example of our enduring love for optical mind-trickery, which made its way to the internet this week, comes in the form of a magician's brand new take on a classic optical illusion.
Fifty-eight-year-old Roswell, GA, resident Victoria Skye bills herself as a magical entertainer and illusion artist, and her personal website is chock-full of reasons why that's the perfect way to describe her work. But it took Martin S. Taylor posting one of her artworks to Twitter on Aug. 7 to make her truly go viral - and to spark a fierce debate over whether or not the many lines in the image are bent or, as many claim, are parallel and straight.
The "café wall" illusion is traditionally "an optical illusion produced by a black and white rectangular tessellation when the tiles are shifted in a zigzag pattern," according to Wolfram Alpha, which also confirms that "While the pattern seems to diverge towards the upper and lower right corners in the upper figure, the gray lines are actually parallel." In other words, it's all about the combination of math and colors, which Skye excellently illustrated in her image.
Don't worry, though, if you don't really see what you think you're supposed to - you're not alone. The internet is awash with individuals speculating on whether they had just fallen victim to a hoax, or if there was something wrong with a large percentage of the population's brains. Fortunately, thanks to mathematicians over the past couple of centuries, we can unequivocally say that the lines are in fact straight. You just have to convince your mind to see what it's supposed to.
Real talk: When you do actually see it correctly after staring at it for hours, boy is it a satisfying feeling. Spend some time with a full-size version of Skye's photo, below.
Bella Hadid Has a Thing For Miniskirts, and We Don't Blame Her
When she's not twinning with Kendall Jenner at the beach, it seems like you can always find Bella Hadid wearing some iteration of a miniskirt. The supermodel has been making a very strong case for this wardrobe staple, proving that if it's styled correctly, you can wear it all year round. From a neon skirt with the phrase "Handle With Care" written along the zipper to a classic denim skirt with a black bodysuit, have a look at Bella's best looks. Then shop similar versions for your closet too.
7 Eyebrow Mistakes You Need to Stop Making Immediately
I started waxing my eyebrows when I was about 12 years old. Thick, dark hair on my head means thick, dark hair on my arches - and in between them. To deal with the small forest that grew in the center of my forehead, I went to the salon for a quick fix. But about a year ago this method failed when a technician removed the tail of my brow (about one-third!). Horrified, I decided it was time to find a more precise method.
So I did my homework and discovered Sania Vucetaj, a celebrity brow specialist who only tweezes (no waxing or threading) in her NYC studio. Within months, my full arches have magically grown back - no Latisse needed. That's because Sania has a special formula for getting brows back to their naturally thick state. It's chemical-free and painless. Keep reading to find out her brilliant tricks to getting the best eyebrows of your life.
"Hair Dusting" Is the Easiest Way to Achieve Healthier Strands Without Sacrificing Length
If you struggle to grow out your hair, you likely often have to face a difficult decision: keep the length you've been working so hard to achieve, or sacrifice it in favor of hair health. But according to Refinery29, a technique called "hair dusting" will allow you to keep your mane long and healthy.
Los Angeles stylist Sal Salcedo explained that the method consists of slicing off the very tips off your strands (where the damage is). "Think of it in terms of removing fuzz from clothes," he told Refinery29. "You want to smooth the hair out the best you can first, because you need to allow the bad hair to pop up."
It's by no means a new technique. In fact, it's quite similar to velaterapia, which uses an open flame to singe off split ends (but is definitely safer, obviously). The only reason you've not experienced hair dusting yourself is because it's a time-consuming process that's more about grooming than an actual cut. See for yourself when you read on.
This 1 Trick Will Ensure You Never Wear the Wrong Lipstick Again
Great things can come from experimenting with beauty (like rainbow hair, for instance), but playing with makeup doesn't always yield flattering results. Even if you and your best friend are both porcelain-complected, that doesn't mean you can share the same red lipstick - her favorite orangey hue makes you look sick, and your go-to red-blue formula makes her appear washed-out. Not sure why? It all comes down to your skin's undertone.
This has nothing to do with whether you wear fair, medium, or deep foundation. According to Joel Canales, the director of artistry for Hourglass Cosmetics, "skin naturally has a variety of underlying colors." He's right - just take a quick look at your bare arm! You can observe the underlying hues in everything from your veins to your actual complexion. Discovering the dominant shade in your skin is essential in determining which lip colors will best flatter you.
Once you've taken this quiz to figure out your skin's undertone, read on. We had beauty pros break it down for us, and they offered recommendations for three common undertones: warm, cool, and neutral. Warm complexions have a golden cast, cool ones have a blue-pink tint, and neutral undertones are perfectly balanced between the two. Canales explains that you can use these tints as an excellent reference point for buying lipstick - just look for corresponding colors. If you're still not sure where to start, keep reading - your lipstick soul mate is just a few clicks away!
Look Back at Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato's Most Loving Moments
Selena Gomez and Demi Lovato might not be as close as they used to be back in their Barney & Friends days - hey, people grow apart! - but that doesn't mean the childhood friends don't go back to that sweet spot in their relationship when they see each other. No matter how many breakups and growing pains are between now and their first TV show together, Selena and Demi will be friends forever - we hope!
From their YouTube vlogs to red carpets to Demi's goofy Instagram photo of one of their most recent reunions, keep scrolling to see the sweetest moments in their friendship, then check out Selena's sexiest Instagrams.
14 Everyday Struggles of Bilingual People
I speak 2.5 languages. I'm fluent in Spanish (my birth language) and English, and I know enough Italian to help a lost tourist in the subway. Though being able to communicate in more than one tongue has its serious benefits - there are more jobs available to me, I have an easier time when traveling abroad, some studies even say we're smarter (tooting my own horn here) - there are struggles. Boy, are there struggles.
More than once, I have spoken Spanish to someone who has no idea what I'm saying, and words have come out of my mouth in a total jumble of Spanglish that not even I understand. Minor issues, sure, but if you're bilingual, you know it doesn't end there. Keep reading for a list of the everyday situations you probably also face - bilinguals, unite!
Dad's Important Question For TSA After They Discarded His Wife's Breast Milk
One dad who recently went through airport security with his wife and 9-month-old child has an important question for TSA after they discarded his wife's breast milk: "Wondering why mother's milk was tossed by TSA and why they considered it 'dangerous' when we had passed though security several times with milk and had no problem before."
Although many breastfeeding mothers, whether they were traveling with their baby or not, have experienced this kind of treatment from TSA before, hearing a dad's perspective on the matter is unique. The dad, who goes by "Tamachan5" on Reddit, wrote a post in the breastfeeding subreddit explaining his family's experience and looking for answers.
"So, TSA decided that my daughter's lunch was dangerous and had to be discarded," he wrote. "Mind you, until that particular incident, we were pleasantly surprised by the good service and common sense by the agents in all our interactions with them during our trip."
The little family had made several stops on their trip already, passing through security just fine in Dallas, San Antonio, and New York City, but the dad says "things turned sour" on the last leg of the journey.
We were going through security when the female TSA agent checking the milk called the supervisor. I had noticed, that unlike previous times where they checked the milk for a bit and then gave it to us after a couple of minutes, this time it was taking longer. After a few more minutes, the supervisor decided "an alarm had gone off" and notified us that the milk we had for the trip was not allowed to go through, and he would have to discard it.
We asked if the baby could drink the milk in the offending bottle instead of being thrown away, but this was not acceptable. I got a pat down by an agent (very professional, mind you) and we were let trough after a while. I WANTED to ask a question to the officer but knew better than to argue or seem "argumentative" (we all know where that road goes, eh) so I kept my mouth shut.
So here is the question: why, if the same expressed milk from my wife was used, in the same bottle, in the same container and with the same ice packs, on different dates, and we did not have a problem before, did they throw [away] this particular milk?
Although clearly perturbed, the curious dad ends his post on a positive note: "At least we still had plenty of time left before our flight. They have a great nursing room in [Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport] (San Antonio Airport, your nursing room smells like poop, by the way - fix it) so baby did not go hungry."
We Will Never Get Over Queen Letizia and King Felipe VI's Wedding
On May 22, 2004, we were glued to our television, hoping to get a glimpse of Letizia Ortiz, now the queen of Spain, in her gorgeous wedding gown. Even in our craziest Disney-princess-inspired dreams, we could have never imagined the stunning silk-woven dress and 15-foot train designed by couturier Manuel Pertegaz. The way it wrapped the stylish bride's slim body and moved as she walked down the aisle to meet then-Prince Felipe VI at the altar left us in awe.
Twelve years later, we're not over that moment and often find ourselves looking back at photos of the big day when the oh-so-in-love royals tied the knot at the Cathedral Santa María la Real de la Almudena in Madrid, Spain. Now, you can do the same - just keep scrolling to relive the event.
11 Hot Pictures of Tom Hopper, the Sexy Star Who Plays Dickon on Game of Thrones
If you've been tuning in to Game of Thrones season seven, then you probably noticed that Dickon Tarly is super hot. The character is played by 32-year-old British actor Tom Hopper, who replaced Freddie Stroma when the role was recast. Over the last few years, he's appeared on the small screen on shows like Doctor Who and Black Sails. Meanwhile, he's also active on Instagram, where he shares adorable pictures of his family plus some sexy shirtless snaps that will make you do a double take. We'll have to wait until next week to see what Dickon's fate might be after that insane battle, but in the meantime, let's just enjoy some hot pictures of Tom, shall we?
29 Protective Styles That Will Save You Hours of Styling Time
Think of all the things you could do if you didn't spend hours doing your natural hair each week. Hell, I could have become a five-star chef in the time I've spent twisting and blow-drying my strands! But this Spring, I'm taking a totally new approach to wash day and embracing protective styles. Luckily, #teamnatural on Instagram has provided plenty of updo inspiration to keep me supplied with ideas for months.
RELATED: The Ultimate Guide to Summer Braids For Black Girls
A protective style is any coiffure configuration that keeps your ends safely tucked away. These hairdos require very little daily upkeep and help strands stay moisturized. On top of all that, the looks also promote hair growth since you're not pulling and yanking (causing shedding). Not to mention, your fingers are less likely to fall into early arthritis due to constant twisting. Stick to these protective looks, and you'll have bra-strap-length strands by Summer 2015.
This Woman Who Uses Meat to Show Off Her Manicure Is All of Us Fronting on the 'Gram
Instagram fame is a tough business, and it can be hard for aspiring influencers to find their niche. Luckily for Alina Marie (Twitter handle: "queen of extra"), her contribution to the beauty-blogging landscape will go down in history. Back in January, Alina posted a picture matching her fresh pale pink manicure to a few slices of deli meat. A legend was born.
Because true art is timeless, months later, people still can't stop showing off their manicures with household items. We've written many times before about "relatable" beauty icons, but we have to admit that we've never seen ourselves more clearly than looking at the woman who matches her soft lavender mani to her purple Lysol bottle. This woman is all of us, postnail appointment, frantically looking around for something cute to 'gram our gels with.
Turns out, you don't need to pose with your polish container (so 2016!) or throw on tons of bling. You can grab the absolute first thing you see - even if that happens to be bacon bits or a literal trash bag. Live your truth! They laughed at Picasso, too.
We feel absolutely liberated by these manicure pairings, so read on for our favorites. It really doesn't get better than the person who placed their tangerine nails under a gushing stream of orange soda. OK, well maybe this trend could improve - but only if dogs were doing it.
We Let Our Baby Cry It Out, and 10 Years Later, This Is What Happened
Three months into this parenting gig, I'd had enough. Our bedtime routine with our infant son had turned into a two-hour affair that left me and my husband eating dinner at 10 p.m., me up with indigestion for another few hours, and only a few hours of shut-eye before I had to wake up for the day. I was preparing to go back to work, and no amount of concealer, corrector, or eye masks could hide the dark purple circles that had become permanent fixtures under my eyes, never mind function like a thinking adult in an office job.
I needed a solution, and I needed one quick. My own parents swore by "Ferberizing" me, and I was willing to give it a try. Ferberizing, or "crying it out," is a sleep training method popularized by Dr. Richard Ferber to teach a baby to soothe him or herself to sleep. The practice involves putting your baby to bed while still awake and leaving her there even if she cries. After a predetermined amount of time, parents can go in and soothe their child (patting her back, talking to her, etc.), without picking her up. Dr. Ferber says that after a few days, the baby learns to soothe herself and fall asleep on her own.
But when I asked for some tips and tricks from the moms in my moms group at the local park, I was greeted with blank stares and astonishment. One suggested it was a form of torture and that my baby would never trust me again. Another clenched her chest, saying she "could never!" And the one sitting next to me pointedly scooted a few inches away from me.
After that reaction, could I really do it? You don't get much closer than me and my parents, so it doesn't seem to have affected our relationship. And I really needed to get into a routine before returning to work.
So on a Wednesday night when my son was 3 months old, I bathed him, lotioned him up, fed him, read him three books, and put him in his crib in a dreamy but still technically awake state. As soon as I closed his door, he was crying. My husband said we should wait another day and try it tomorrow, but I knew that if we put it off today, we'd put it off tomorrow, and we couldn't just do this the night before I went back to work.
The first stretch of crying was painful. I couldn't believe I was letting my baby cry so much. Five minutes later, after soothing him, it appeared that all was well, until two minutes after closing his door, the same thing happened. The next stretch was 10 minutes, and we barely made it through before the timer went off and I raced into his room to begin the routine again. I didn't think we'd make it through the next stretch (15 minutes), until my phone rang. My husband's cousin was calling to check on me and see how I was doing in general. I told her we were Ferberizing and just starting our 15-minute stretch. Before I knew it, my alarm rang that it was 15 minutes. She had talked my ear off for the entire time - mindless things that she probably didn't even care about but was throwing my way to keep me occupied. And I looked at our baby monitor, he was asleep - with a big smile on his face.
I'd never say that it was easy and that we never turned back - no one told me about the torture that is sleep regression or how cutting a tooth can mess up everything! - but we certainly crossed a hurdle that day. And our sleep routine became bearable.
Ten years later, I can tell you that my son has shown no adverse affects from his Ferberization. He still likes me to sit with him when he goes to sleep but can easily do so without me. He still hugs me and treats me as his confidante, but he is also independent and strong-willed. Like recent studies show, the Ferber method is safe, when done correctly.
Years after we'd trained both my boys, a friend reminded me of this Mad About You episode that showed Paul and Jamie trying to train their baby Mabel. It captures the experience perfectly!
The 13 Moms You Meet on the PTA
The PTA can be a wonderful place. As an organization, it's tasked with raising money to support your children's school, so what could be bad about that? It's a place where parents can make friends - yet another embraceable trait. But it can also be the source of power struggles, hurt feelings, and genuine discord.
Whether you're a newbie or a past president, we're sure you'll recognize some of these personalities from your regular monthly meetings. Just be sure to save us a seat near the action at the next one!
Riverdale: Betty and Jughead May Not Be the Only Couple in Danger Next Season
Riverdale is currently filming season two, but we already have some pretty juicy details about the upcoming season. With that huge cliffhanger during the season one finale, there is bound to be even more darkness along the way - including another possible murder investigation! While the fate of some of our favorite characters (and couples) still hangs by a thread, we are anxious to see what dark turn the series will take next season. See the most crucial details before Riverdale returns on Oct. 11.
1. Another Character Might Die
The small town of Riverdale just can't escape death, can it? While the finale leaves the fate of Fred Andrews up in the air, we have a strong inkling he doesn't make it. Not only is the season two premiered titled "A Kiss Before Dying," but showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa even hinted this event will be a major turning point for Archie next season like "when Bruce Wayne sees his parents gunned down in Crime Alley or when Peter Parker learns that that his Uncle Ben was murdered by a burglar." Did you catch that those are both examples of characters who die?
2. Polly Will Give Birth
Even though Aguirre-Sacasa didn't want to give too much away about the Blossom-Cooper twins, he did reveal that it would certainly not happen off screen.
3. You'll Be Seeing More of Kevin and FP
Even if Luke Perry's character does kick the bucket, you can breath a sigh of relief knowing that Skeet Ulrich (FP Jones) and Casey Cott (Kevin Keller) will have even more screen time. Both of the actors have been upped to season two regulars!
4. Jughead and Betty's Relationship Will Be Tested
Hold onto your seats Bughead shippers, it seems like the couple is in for a rocky road. As Jughead grows closer with the Southside Serpents and follows in FP's footsteps, Aguirre-Sacasa revealed that a "central conflict" between the North and South side of Riverdale will threaten their relationship. NOOO!
While at Comic-Con, Cole Sprouse opened up about how Jughead isn't in the best headspace in season two. "Jughead is placed in the middle of two worlds that are starting to collide and really erupt. As the season progresses, it's gonna start forcing him to really pick a side, which is a dangerous place for him to be in since he's a morally gray character," Sprouse explained. "That's gonna have huge repercussions for his narrative and his relationships. . . . [Jughead and Betty] get tested. His character is now very much the outsider." Additionally, the arrival of new character Toni Topaz will change Betty and Jughead's dynamic in a huge way.
5. There Are Some New Faces in Town
After 13 Reasons Why's season two renewal, Ross Butler has left the show as Archie's nemesis, Reggie. Don't worry though, his replacement, Charles Melton, is just as attractive. Plus, Mark Consuelos will play Veronica's dad, Hiram Lodge, and actress Veronica Morgan is on board as Toni Topaz, a bisexual student at South Side High who befriends Jughead.
6. We'll Also Get to Meet Veronica's Ex
Speaking of fresh faces, Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) has joined the cast as Veronica's ex, Nick St. Clair. According to Aguirre-Sacasa, Nick "is a wolf in sheep's clothing: a hard-partying Lothario with dark desires and an unchecked sense of privilege." As if that wasn't dramatic enough, he also teased that his arrival will threaten Archie's relationship with Veronica.
A new love-triangle in #Riverdale? Welcome to town, Nick St. Clair! http://pic.twitter.com/lwvisOQxiK
- RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) August 11, 2017
7. Sabrina Spellman Could Make an Appearance
Yes, you read that right. Aguirre-Sacasa told TheWrap that the possibility of seeing the teenage witch on Riverdale is "certainly within the realm of possibility" next season. "As dark as Riverdale is, the vision for Sabrina is even darker," he added. "Riverdale is on one side of the Sweetwater River and Greendale, where Sabrina lives, is on the other. There's sort of that mythic idea that on one side of the river there's one reality, and on the other side of the river there's another reality. So who knows?"
While at Comic-Con in July, Aguirre-Sacasa all but confirmed Sabrina's arrival during Riverdale's panel. "I love horror and dreams and jump scares and things like that, so we're always trying to put that in Riverdale. We have been talking about one very prominent supernatural character that exists within the Archie universe," he said, before getting cut off by executive producer Sarah Schechter, who warned him not to say anything else. Luckily we already have a few actresses in mind for the bewitching role.
8. Things Are About to Get Dark(er) and Weird(er)
During a Reddit AMA ("ask me anything"), Cole Sprouse gave a quick tease about what fans can expect from season two saying it was going to be "darker and weirder." Aguirre-Sacasa also told Entertainment Weekly that "there will be a big genre element" next season. "It won't suddenly just be a coming-of-age drama. There will definitely be a very strong, bold genre statement. We're telling, for us, kind of the best version of a murder mystery: Who killed Jason Blossom? So whatever twist in genre element that we add in season two, it's going to be different from that and probably, I think, it's going to make people go, 'They're not really doing that, are they?'"
9. We Might Get to Meet Betty's Older Brother
Aside from that huge cliffhanger during the finale, the show casually drops a major bombshell about the Cooper family - Alice has a son. While it is implied that it's Hal's kid, we have a crazy theory that FP is the dad. We can only imagine what drama this will cause for Betty and Jughead (sharing a sibling often does that to a couple).
10. Jughead's Mom and Sister Could Return to Riverdale
During Comic-Con, Aguirre-Sacasa teased that we could meet Jughead's mom and sister Jellybean during the second half of the season, though they're being especially careful about the casting.
Mom's Note to Stranger at McDonald's Who Got Involved When Her Toddler Wouldn't "Go Potty"
A stranger in a McDonald's bathroom overheard a typical fight between a mom and her toddler: the Kansas parent was trying to reason with her 3-year-old to pee before they left to get back in the car.
The stranger listened in as Tiffany Miller tried to explain to her daughter that it was a long drive home and she had to use the potty before they left. She also heard the child explain that she was afraid the toilet was going to flush while she was sitting on it. Despite her mother promising to block the sensor and prevent it from flushing, the little girl wouldn't comply, and promised to make it through the drive home without having an accident.
In a heartfelt thank you to this stranger posted on her Facebook, Tiffany explained what happened when the woman decided to step in. "You told her you would give her a bracelet if she would go potty for Mommy. She perked up and agreed," Tiffany wrote. "I turned to quickly put her on the potty (before she changed her mind). You told her the bracelet would be waiting outside the stall for her. I turned to say thank you, but you were already gone."
When the child finished using the bathroom she found a bracelet and a candy bar waiting outside her stall. "Her eyes lit up as she put the bracelet on after using the bathroom," Tiffany wrote. "We made it home to Wichita safely and she is currently sleeping soundly next to me . . . still wearing the bracelet."
Although the woman was gone before Tiffany could catch her name, she's grateful for this stranger's act of kindness: "I wish I could have thanked you in person, but maybe you will see this. If not, hopefully it inspires someone else to be kind like you were."
This post was originally published on Jan. 30, 2017.
The 1 Move Every Woman Should Do (and It's Not Squats)
There's one word in the world of fitness that millions of women have grown to truly loathe: squats. Just saying it can elicit shrieks from some of the most mentally tough women around. So let's discuss one move every fit woman needs to do in the gym - and it's not squatting. In fact, the single most important exercise to master today for improved fitness, strength, and overall health is the deadlift.
After years of hearing nothing but "squat, squat, squat" from your trainer, you might be confused. The deadlift is similar to the squat in that it forces you to use many muscle groups simultaneously. More muscles worked means more lean muscle and less fat in the long run so that's a win for both squat and deadlifts. The added benefit with the deadlift is that it uses even more muscles in each rep. While the squat is great for your lower body, the deadlift forces your arms and upper body to work too.
Want another reason? According to Toronto-based personal trainer Nathane Jackson, CSCS, author of Nathane Jackson's Whole Health Revolution (coming later in 2016), the deadlift is also the safer option. So, it's safer and works more muscles - we're all in, but how the heck do you do one properly? We covered the basics right here, but because it can be a hard move to truly master (just look at the folks doing them wrong at your local gym), we asked Jackson to pass along some pointers.
First, opt for a bar instead of dumbbells - even if you've got no weight on the bar - to ensure that your grip stays steady and you aren't waving your arms to move the weight. Then you should point your toes straight ahead or slightly outwards. From there, Jackson told us that you should "create a double chin, by pulling the chin back towards your neck and pull your shoulder blades back and down towards the hips and pretend you are squeezing an orange in your arm pits." The next step is the key in the movement: "Simultaneously hinge at the hips and bend at the knees until both hands are gripping the bar (overhand, hook grip) just outside the shins. From here, push through the mid foot and think about driving the hips forward as you stand up straight. Exhale (like you mean it - it's OK to make noise in the gym!) once the bar travels past your knees, being careful not to lean back."
If you nail the deadlift like this and keep it in your regular weekly routine, you'll find that you're sculpting your lower and upper body, while getting stronger and leaner all over. Sounds like it's a good time to do some deadlifts. You can thank us later. Enjoy!
31 Celebrity Couples Who Have Broken Up This Year
This year has been peppered with sad celebrity breakups. We're more than halfway through 2017, and while we haven't reached 2016 levels yet, we're still hoping we won't have to mourn the end of many more high-profile pairs. Read ahead to see the couples who have already called it quits this year.
James Corden Re-creates "The Boy Is Mine" With John Boyega and Oh My God
Just when you thought James Corden couldn't possibly come up with another amazing idea for The Late Late Show (honestly, what could top Carpool Karaoke?), he goes and and taps into one of the '90s biggest anthems. Before there was Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood," Brandy and Monica battled it out on the iconic 1998 track "The Boy Is Mine." The late night host decided to put a fresh spin on things on Wednesday by changing the lyrics to "The Boyega Is Mine" and fighting over John Boyega with Transparent actor Jeffrey Tambor. There really are no words, so just take it all in right now.
10 Things to Never Say to a Healthy Eater
All healthy eaters have one thing in common - they can get extremely cranky. It's not easy to refrain from consuming every carb in the cabinet after a long day of Greek yogurt and salads. Although we have great self-control ("no thanks" is a staple in our vocabulary), sometimes it's just downright impossible to keep our mouths shut when it comes to moronic comments. So keep these things in mind the next time you want to question a healthy eater. Remember, we are probably starving, hangry, and would kill for a donut. You've been warned. . . . Tread lightly.
Riverdale: Betty and Jughead May Not Be the Only Couple in Danger Next Season
Riverdale is currently filming season two, but we already have some pretty juicy details about the upcoming season. With that huge cliffhanger during the season one finale, there is bound to be even more darkness along the way - including another possible murder investigation! While the fate of some of our favorite characters (and couples) still hangs by a thread, we are anxious to see what dark turn the series will take next season. See the most crucial details before Riverdale returns on Oct. 11.
1. Another Character Might Die
The small town of Riverdale just can't escape death, can it? While the finale leaves the fate of Fred Andrews up in the air, we have a strong inkling he doesn't make it. Not only is the season two premiered titled "A Kiss Before Dying," but showrunner Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa even hinted this event will be a major turning point for Archie next season like "when Bruce Wayne sees his parents gunned down in Crime Alley or when Peter Parker learns that that his Uncle Ben was murdered by a burglar." Did you catch that those are both examples of characters who die?
2. Polly Will Give Birth
Even though Aguirre-Sacasa didn't want to give too much away about the Blossom-Cooper twins, he did reveal that it would certainly not happen off screen.
3. You'll Be Seeing More of Kevin and FP
Even if Luke Perry's character does kick the bucket, you can breath a sigh of relief knowing that Skeet Ulrich (FP Jones) and Casey Cott (Kevin Keller) will have even more screen time. Both of the actors have been upped to season two regulars!
4. Jughead and Betty's Relationship Will Be Tested
Hold onto your seats Bughead shippers, it seems like the couple is in for a rocky road. As Jughead grows closer with the Southside Serpents and follows in FP's footsteps, Aguirre-Sacasa revealed that a "central conflict" between the North and South side of Riverdale will threaten their relationship. NOOO!
While at Comic-Con, Cole Sprouse opened up about how Jughead isn't in the best headspace in season two. "Jughead is placed in the middle of two worlds that are starting to collide and really erupt. As the season progresses, it's gonna start forcing him to really pick a side, which is a dangerous place for him to be in since he's a morally gray character," Sprouse explained. "That's gonna have huge repercussions for his narrative and his relationships. . . . [Jughead and Betty] get tested. His character is now very much the outsider." Additionally, the arrival of new character Toni Topaz will change Betty and Jughead's dynamic in a huge way.
5. There Are Some New Faces in Town
After 13 Reasons Why's season two renewal, Ross Butler has left the show as Archie's nemesis, Reggie. Don't worry though, his replacement, Charles Melton, is just as attractive. Plus, Mark Consuelos will play Veronica's dad, Hiram Lodge, and actress Veronica Morgan is on board as Toni Topaz, a bisexual student at South Side High who befriends Jughead.
6. We'll Also Get to Meet Veronica's Ex
Speaking of fresh faces, Graham Phillips (The Good Wife) has joined the cast as Veronica's ex, Nick St. Clair. According to Aguirre-Sacasa, Nick "is a wolf in sheep's clothing: a hard-partying Lothario with dark desires and an unchecked sense of privilege." As if that wasn't dramatic enough, he also teased that his arrival will threaten Archie's relationship with Veronica.
A new love-triangle in #Riverdale? Welcome to town, Nick St. Clair! http://pic.twitter.com/lwvisOQxiK
- RobertoAguirreSacasa (@WriterRAS) August 11, 2017
7. Sabrina Spellman Could Make an Appearance
Yes, you read that right. Aguirre-Sacasa told TheWrap that the possibility of seeing the teenage witch on Riverdale is "certainly within the realm of possibility" next season. "As dark as Riverdale is, the vision for Sabrina is even darker," he added. "Riverdale is on one side of the Sweetwater River and Greendale, where Sabrina lives, is on the other. There's sort of that mythic idea that on one side of the river there's one reality, and on the other side of the river there's another reality. So who knows?"
While at Comic-Con in July, Aguirre-Sacasa all but confirmed Sabrina's arrival during Riverdale's panel. "I love horror and dreams and jump scares and things like that, so we're always trying to put that in Riverdale. We have been talking about one very prominent supernatural character that exists within the Archie universe," he said, before getting cut off by executive producer Sarah Schechter, who warned him not to say anything else. Luckily we already have a few actresses in mind for the bewitching role.
8. Things Are About to Get Dark(er) and Weird(er)
During a Reddit AMA ("ask me anything"), Cole Sprouse gave a quick tease about what fans can expect from season two saying it was going to be "darker and weirder." Aguirre-Sacasa also told Entertainment Weekly that "there will be a big genre element" next season. "It won't suddenly just be a coming-of-age drama. There will definitely be a very strong, bold genre statement. We're telling, for us, kind of the best version of a murder mystery: Who killed Jason Blossom? So whatever twist in genre element that we add in season two, it's going to be different from that and probably, I think, it's going to make people go, 'They're not really doing that, are they?'"
9. We Might Get to Meet Betty's Older Brother
Aside from that huge cliffhanger during the finale, the show casually drops a major bombshell about the Cooper family - Alice has a son. While it is implied that it's Hal's kid, we have a crazy theory that FP is the dad. We can only imagine what drama this will cause for Betty and Jughead (sharing a sibling often does that to a couple).
10. Jughead's Mom and Sister Could Return to Riverdale
During Comic-Con, Aguirre-Sacasa teased that we could meet Jughead's mom and sister Jellybean during the second half of the season, though they're being especially careful about the casting.
Sephora Is Now Offering FREE Loyalty Points, So Get Those Wallets Ready
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We nearly lost our minds last month when it was revealed that our precious Sephora Beauty Insider points expired, but the makeup gods have spoken and delivered some especially redeemable news. According to Insider, Sephora will be giving away extra loyalty points to specific Beauty Insider members between Aug. 11 and Aug. 19. The site reports that only certain member groups can receive the benefits on specific days.
Beauty Insiders can receive two times the points per online and in-store purchases Aug. 12 through Aug. 19. VIB members can receive three times the points per online and in-store purchases Aug. 12 through Aug. 19. VIB Rouge members can snag four times the points per purchase from Aug. 11 through Aug. 19. Time to get spending!
With the amazing 50 percent discount on Anastasia Beverly Hills, Stila, and Tarte palettes currently going on with the new Weekly Wow Sale, we have even more of a reason to fill up our black baskets.
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15 Quick and Easy After-School Snacks
After a long day of learning at school, the first thing a kid usually asks for when they walk through the front door is a snack, and depending on how your day was, the easiest thing to do is throw them over a bag of something packaged and call it an afternoon. To make snack time a little more exciting - and even a bit healthier, if that's your jam - we sought out to find easy snacks that don't take longer than five to 10 minutes to make.
Read through for 15 after-school snack ideas that your kids will love.
Kids of Immigrants Just Released the Selena Hoodie We Didn't Know We Needed
Kids of Immigrants just made our day (or our lives, if we're being serious) with the release of their Inspiration 1/1 Oversized Selena Hoodie. The pink and black hoodie features the words "Just Know That You Can" hand-painted in yellow across the chest and the word "Dream" on the bottom in green under an ethereal photo of Selena Quintanilla. It will set you back $200, but it's totally worth it.
You need to hurry, though. As the name of the garment suggests, there is only one (yes, you read that right) so you need to act fast because once it's gone, it's gone. The site reads "Only one made, with LOVE." We are already hoping and praying that Kids of Immigrants will bring it back and have more instead of just one.
Guys, There Are Only 9 Episodes Left of Game of Thrones EVER
This season of Game of Thrones is already one of the best - with it being the second-to-last season, sh*t's been going down, but I think all of the exciting events are kind of distracting from us from something truly heartbreaking: the show is almost over FOREVER. Last year we learned that the final two seasons would consist of 13 episodes; seven for the current seventh season, and a paltry six for the final season.
So let me remind you how few episodes we actually have left: nine. Nine! Nine. That's right, this weekend's episode will be the fifth episode of season seven, then two more after it. Three total left until we're Game of Thrones-less for another entire year. But that's not even as sad as the fact that when season eight is finally back in 2018, there will be fewer episodes in the season than ever before, and on top of that, it will be the last season ever. I guess we still have those spinoffs to look forward to, but still: it's appropriate to start the despairing now.
No Gym, No Problem! This Circuit Workout Uses Just Your Body
Not only is an at-home workout excuse-proof, since it's free, it will only cost you calories! Check out this full-body circuit workout that fits in your living room. It takes about 20 minutes to do, and other than a chair, it requires no props.
Instructions: After warming up with light cardio for five minutes, repeat each three-exercise circuit twice, resting for 60 seconds after completing one rep of an entire circuit.
Click here to download a PDF of the workout that you can print. It looks best printed in color and fits on one page. Hang the workout up on your fridge to remind yourself to work it.
James Corden Re-creates "The Boy Is Mine" With John Boyega and Oh My God
Just when you thought James Corden couldn't possibly come up with another amazing idea for The Late Late Show (honestly, what could top Carpool Karaoke?), he goes and and taps into one of the '90s biggest anthems. Before there was Taylor Swift's "Bad Blood," Brandy and Monica battled it out on the iconic 1998 track "The Boy Is Mine." The late night host decided to put a fresh spin on things on Wednesday by changing the lyrics to "The Boyega Is Mine" and fighting over John Boyega with Transparent actor Jeffrey Tambor. There really are no words, so just take it all in right now.
11 Ways to Create a Slammin' WWE Birthday Party
With such a long and established history, it's easy to see why children still love wrestling, and in particular WWE. The costumes, characters' backstories, and soaring moves create an entertaining show. Don't show your birthday kid just another ordinary celebration. If you're ready to rumble, here are some championship WWE birthday party ideas that your little wrestler will love.
How to Tone Your Butt and Thighs Even More on Your Runs
Running is not only an awesome form of calorie-burning, heart-pumping cardio, it also doubles as a strength-training workout for your lower body. Run and you'll quickly see how it can tone your tush without bulking up your booty. Want to get even more out of your runs? Incorporate these strength-training techniques and you're sure to notice a difference when you slip on your bikini bottoms.
TV Shows You Should Watch Based on Your Astrological Sign
There are hundreds of shows on TV right now. I get it; the struggle is real. But what if you could find the exact right shows for you without having to weed out all the duds using just your astrological sign? Maybe you can. Because, you know, science. Well, it's definitely not science, but it might just help you sort through the scads of really good, mediocre, and not-so-great TV.
19 Things That Only Working Moms Will Understand
Being a working mom is many things. The one thing it's not is easy. While every parent knows the feeling of being torn in a multitude of directions - all at once - working women have their own unique life perspective. Here are 19 experiences that working moms will nod in agreement about, from the early days of pumping at work to dealing with typical teen drama (while conducting an important meeting, natch).
Guys, There Are Only 9 Episodes Left of Game of Thrones EVER
This season of Game of Thrones is already one of the best - with it being the second-to-last season, sh*t's been going down, but I think all of the exciting events are kind of distracting from us from something truly heartbreaking: the show is almost over FOREVER. Last year we learned that the final two seasons would consist of 13 episodes; seven for the current seventh season, and a paltry six for the final season.
So let me remind you how few episodes we actually have left: nine. Nine! Nine. That's right, this weekend's episode will be the fifth episode of season seven, then two more after it. Three total left until we're Game of Thrones-less for another entire year. But that's not even as sad as the fact that when season eight is finally back in 2018, there will be fewer episodes in the season than ever before, and on top of that, it will be the last season ever. I guess we still have those spinoffs to look forward to, but still: it's appropriate to start the despairing now.
This $35 Hair Dryer Cut My Styling Time in Half
I have a ton of hair, so blow-drying it is an exhausting task. I love the way my locks look after I give them a proper blowout, but that can often take over an hour for me. My mom also has a full head of hair, so when she recommended a blow dryer that totally changed her styling routine, I had to try it. Her hairstylist used the Xtava Double Shine Professional Hair Dryer on her, and she was shocked by the short amount of time it took to get her looking like her best self. I bought one for myself on Amazon and decided to put it to the test.
When it arrived, I was in shock. It came in the most beautiful black and gold box - it felt like I was receiving a gift. The presentation pulled me in enough to give it a try ASAP. Beyond its pretty exterior, using the hair dryer was life-changing. Instead of my usual hour-long routine, it only took me about 20 minutes to get my hair completely dry. I imagine for people with less hair than me, it might take 10 minutes or less. The 1800-watt blow dryer has a powerful salon-grade AC motor that you won't find in other options this affordable. And not only does it have multiple heat levels, but it also has two ion levels - these levels produce negative ions that make H2O molecules get smaller and disappear quickly.
This hair dryer also comes with a diffuser attachment that works well for curly hair. Overall, I was impressed with this device. I have even convinced some friends and coworkers to buy it for themselves. On top of the fast drying time, it also makes my hair insanely shiny and frizz-free. There isn't any undesirable fuzziness that some dryers often leave behind. If you're in the market for a new blow dryer, I am telling you, this is the one you need. It's a great price for how effective it is. Keep reading to see exactly where to buy this pick.
Mom Warns About the Common Bedroom Item That Killed Her Infant
Jordan DeRosier, a heartbroken mom from Washington, shared her grief in a now private Facebook post after suddenly losing her 7-month-old son when he became entangled in his blanket at bedtime.
The incident seemed innocent enough at first but resulted in any mother's worst nightmare. "He was laid down with this blanket made by his great-grandmother, and one other blanket, a grey one he had been attached to since birth," she said.
According to the mother of two, tragedy struck when her son Sloan somehow pulled the blanket over his head and got it stuck between the bars of his crib.
Her post serves as a cautionary tale to parents begging them to reconsider putting their infants to bed with loose blankets until they're older. "You never think it will be your baby," she warned. "Please do not put your baby to bed with a blanket. Please. He was 7 months old. I thought because he was crawling, standing on his own, and climbing that he would be fine with a blanket."
DeRosier's emotional post also counters comments that blame vaccinations for her son's untimely death. "To those who keep commenting and messaging trying to blame vaccines for our son's death - stop," she wrote.
A 2016 report from the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) says that approximately 3,500 infants die annually in the US from sleep-related deaths, including sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS), ill-defined deaths, and accidental suffocation and strangulation."
The AAP recommends waiting until the child is at least 1 year old before introducing any blankets, bumpers, or sheets into the crib to avoid any breathing obstructions and overheating.
This Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Music Video Stars David Hasselhoff and It's Just . . . Wow
Up until this moment, I had no idea how badly I needed a music video starring David Hasselhoff and the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 cast in my life. Luckily the movie's director, James Gunn, did us all a favor by convincing the Hollywood powers that be to let him make one, and it's incredible. The gloriously cheesy, trippy video (directed by David Yarovesky) features a song titled "Guardians Inferno," as well as appearances from franchise stars Zoe Saldana, Sean Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, and Karen Gillan, all of whom are decked out in some hilarious '70s costumes (and really bad wigs).
Gunn briefly pops up in the clip himself, as does Jimmy Kimmel Live's Guillermo Rodriguez, Marvel legend Stan Lee, and, of course, Hasselhoff. The Baywatch icon belts out the song before closing the video with some sage advice ("Just remember, in these times of hardship: We. Are. Groot."). Gunn also wrangled Star Lord (aka Chris Pratt) for a breathless appearance at the end of the video, so check it out above to see if you can spot him!
This Is the Best Ice Cream in the Whole Damn World, According to Me
In my decade of experience writing about food, I've tasted hundreds if not thousands of ice creams, and yes, I have a favorite. Jeni's Salty Caramel ($12) is almost always stocked in my freezer. I consider myself a pretty frugal grocery shopper, but I do have one vice, and that's Jeni's. The price tag is steep - really steep - but hear me out. First of all, Jeni's ice cream has the best texture I've ever encountered. It's creamy, not icy, and has a slight chewiness to it, like Turkish ice cream or mochi. And the flavor? It tastes like delicate cream (she uses grass-grazed cow milk) with a roasted, caramelized sweetness and clean, salty finish to balance out the richer flavors. I can easily polish off a pint in two sittings, and sometimes, I pair it with my second favorite ice cream in the world: Salted Peanut Butter With Chocolate Flecks.
Here's what makes the Salty Caramel ice cream even more amazing: the owner of Jeni's, Jeni Britton Bauer, invented the flavor in 1996, inspired by traditional French salted caramel candies. Rather than rely on flavoring, Jeni's Ice Cream toasts brown sugar in a big kettle over a fire and then blends the caramel with the cream and milk before churning it into ice cream. This flavor has been re-created countless times by famous ice creameries across the country, from San Francisco's Bi-Rite Creamery to Disney World's French Pavilion at Epcot. While the copycats are good, nothing can compare to the original Jeni's. Try it yourself and you'll see why the addiction is real.
6 Details About Season 2 of The Crown That Will Make You Royally Excited
It didn't take long for audiences to get swept up in The Crown, Netflix's decadent dramatization of Queen Elizabeth II's first few years on the throne, and it's pretty obvious why. Although there are a few things in the hit series that didn't actually happen, it still captures the essence of what it was like for the young royal to take over for her father, King George VI, after his shocking death in 1952. With season one in the bag (which reportedly came at a $130 million price tag), it's time to look forward: what do we know about season two?
The Main Cast
Lead actress Claire Foy took home multiple best actress trophies this award season for her spot-on, layered performance as the queen, so it should come as no surprise that she's signed on for season two. She and costar Matt Smith, who plays Elizabeth's husband Prince Philip, are already halfway through filming the next 10 episodes of the show, though they'll be recast for seasons three and four due to the amount of time those seasons will span. "I feel that when we reach 1963-64 we've gone as far as we can go with Claire Foy without having to do silly things in terms of makeup to make her look older," creator Peter Morgan told Screendaily in February. "She can't help the fact she's as young as she is, and if we were to go further forward we'd probably need to think about the issue of recasting everybody and so those conversations are happening now and I couldn't tell you where we'll come out."
Vanessa Kirby (Princess Margaret), Jeremy Northam (Anthony Eden), and Victoria Hamilton (the Queen Mother) are also set to return, although John Lithgow (whose portrayal of Winston Churchill earned him a few awards of his own) will likely not make an appearance due to his character's resignation as prime minister. Foy admitted how upset she is about not having him on set during a recent chat with Vulture. "It's awful!" she said "Me and Matt [Smith] did a Skype chat the other day and John was there on the end in LA. It was so amazing just to see his face! I just love and miss him so much. But saying that, I can't be unfaithful. I do have some amazing new prime ministers - Jeremy Northam, who plays Anthony Eden, and then Harold Macmillan - so I'm a very lucky girl."
The Guest Stars
New additions to the cast include Michael C. Hall as US President John F. Kennedy, whom the show's creators describe as "a natural leader and excellent public speaker who does not take kindly to being upstaged by anyone, especially his wife." Quarry actress Jodi Balfour plays the wife in question, Jackie Kennedy, who is "a seemingly natural First Lady, but whose charming exterior of confidence and glamour hides a shy woman who loathes public life." Joining Hall and Balfour is Matthew Goode, who's set to play Antony-Armstrong Jones, the Earl of Snowdon (aka Princess Margaret's future husband).
The Timeline
The second installment of the show will pick up with the monarch where season one left off, in 1955. We'll get to see how she tackles global events like the 1956 Suez Crisis, as well as matters of the royal family, like young Charles's education, the birth of Prince Andrew (born 1960), and Princess Margaret's marriage to Antony Armstrong-Jones. Morgan also revealed that season two will cover John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy's visit to Buckingham Palace and that it will conclude just as Britain is on the cusp of electing Harold Wilson as prime minister (and right about the time when JFK was assassinated).
The Story
Season two will kick off with soldiers in Her Majesty's Armed Forces fighting an illegal war in Egypt, and conclude during the scandalous downfall of Prime Minister Harold Macmillan. While speaking at the Royal Television Society's "The Crown: Deconstructing the Coronation" event in London in March, Morgan noted that the focus of season two will not be heavily on Elizabeth. "Its soul is about Prince Philip's complexity," he said. "He's a strong flavor. I find him extraordinarily interesting - his childhood, again, you couldn't make it up. The soul of season two is about his complexity."
Not to be outdone by her sister's husband, Princess Margaret's adventures through royal politics will also be heavily featured. Kirby told Vanity Fair that her relationship with Snowdon is "exciting, dangerous, volatile, and dysfunctional" and that he "starts this whole trail of a more bohemian life outside. Margaret was best friends with Elizabeth Taylor, and she had loads of American actress friends and singers. You see these two worlds collide - hers and Tony's, who is a member of the public and was a creative, liberal, dark horse. Meanwhile, she is this epitome of the establishment." In between the ups and downs of their roller-coaster relationship, they'll presumably find time to wed (in 1960) and welcome their two children, David and Sarah, in 1961 and 1964, respectively.
The Teaser Trailer
Queen Elizabeth II has some troubles ahead of her.
The Premiere Date
Season two will hit Netflix on Friday, Dec. 8.
This Guardians of the Galaxy 2 Music Video Stars David Hasselhoff and It's Just . . . Wow
Up until this moment, I had no idea how badly I needed a music video starring David Hasselhoff and the Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 cast in my life. Luckily the movie's director, James Gunn, did us all a favor by convincing the Hollywood powers that be to let him make one, and it's incredible. The gloriously cheesy, trippy video (directed by David Yarovesky) features a song titled "Guardians Inferno," as well as appearances from franchise stars Zoe Saldana, Sean Gunn, Pom Klementieff, Dave Bautista, Michael Rooker, and Karen Gillan, all of whom are decked out in some hilarious '70s costumes (and really bad wigs).
Gunn briefly pops up in the clip himself, as does Jimmy Kimmel Live's Guillermo Rodriguez, Marvel legend Stan Lee, and, of course, Hasselhoff. The Baywatch icon belts out the song before closing the video with some sage advice ("Just remember, in these times of hardship: We. Are. Groot."). Gunn also wrangled Star Lord (aka Chris Pratt) for a breathless appearance at the end of the video, so check it out above to see if you can spot him!
10 Immigrant Women Who Changed the Course of US History
As the war on immigration rages all around, taking stock of our history may be our best hope for gaining the perspective necessary to move forward. After all, history is the story of everyday people and movements over time.
Consider America's original inhabitants, who crossed the Bering Strait tens of thousands of years ago, followed by the first wave of European settlers in 1500 and the violent, forced migration of African slaves starting in the 1600s. Later, in the 1890s, a new generation of people entered America, starting with Annie Moore, a young Irish woman who was the first of many immigrants processed at Ellis Island. Immigration is our shared history; moving to new lands that promise greater opportunity is human nature.
Here, we reflect on 10 immigrant women who helped shape America's history and culture. And once you've clicked through, take a moment to consider how different your life might be without Hedy Lamarr's inventions or Dr. Elizabeth Stern's research.
40-Minute Do-Anywhere Bodyweight Circuit
This challenge starts with a full-body strength-training workout that will keep you moving for about 40 minutes. Best of all, you don't need any equipment for this workout, so no excuses! Learn the details of the moves, print the workout, then get your sweat on!
Directions: Warm up with five minutes of light cardio, then repeat each three-exercise circuit three times. Cool down with five minutes of stretching.
36 Disney World Hacks That Will Make Your Trip Even More Magical
Want to avoid the long Walt Disney World lines in the sweltering heat of a Florida Summer? We can help with that. Some of the park's biggest fans came together on two Quora threads to offer tips and tricks for making your trip to Disney World even more magical - and more economical, too. These hacks will help you navigate the parks, find the best deals, and make the most of the happiest place on the planet.
11 Things You'll Only Relate to If You Speak Spanish
I grew up speaking Spanish at home, and back then I didn't realize how much it would define me. Now, I appreciate being able to speak the language because it's led me to bonding moments with strangers in foreign countries, made it easier to understand where my family comes from because nothing is lost in translation, and created a stronger bond with friends who also speak the language.
If you speak Spanish, too, you probably feel like me: like you belong to a cool club you'll never get kicked out of. If you're nodding your head yes through this, then you'll relate to the following 11 situations.
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OMG, Is ColourPop Coming to an Ulta Near You?!
Just days after ColourPop announced it is coming to Sephora, news was leaked that it may also be offered at Ulta soon!
The news broke on Twitter on Aug. 7 when @sparkleblissx tweeted: @ultabeauty I saw something about @ColourPopCo coming to your stores. Will it be all the products or just specific items?
Ulta responded on Twitter, saying: "Details will be available soon. Be sure to keep an eye out!"
Sounds promising! But is this confirmed?
On Reddit, users are elated that if this is true, they can use their Ulta points on the already-affordable ColourPop products.
One Reddit user said: "Ulta's reward system is hard to beat. I'm $36 away from becoming Platinum. I love how quickly I can rack up points, not only on makeup but on facial cleansers and hair products! Also, Ive never tried ColourPop so this is exciting news."
That said, we have some disappointing news: when we reached out to both brands, a ColourPop rep said: "ColourPop currently has no plans to be in Ulta." Bummer. Maybe someday!
13 Reasons Your Kid Is a Brat That Are Completely Your Fault
Parenting can feel like an uphill battle, no matter your child's age. Not only is there a lot of pressure, but it also feels like whatever you're doing is constantly being scrutinized by strangers, friends, and family.
If you're involved in your kids' lives, then you hear that you're a helicopter parent and you're raising a fragile child. If you leave your children alone and try to let them work things out on their own, then you're neglectful. It seems as though no matter what there's someone there to tell you that you're doing it wrong.
However, a lot of issues with brattiness are the parents' fault - or at least become the parents' responsibility to fix. Although children might pick up bad behavior by modeling what they see on TV or at school, parents are still to blame if they don't put an end to it or just attribute it to age.
"It's not really fair; it's just kind of the way it is," Elaine Rose Glickman, author of Your Kid's a Brat and It's All Your Fault, told POPSUGAR. "If we don't teach our kids a better way, nobody else is stepping up to do so."
The first step to breaking that bratty behavior is realizing what you're doing to contribute to it. Here, the 13 problematic things that parents of spoiled kids do.
11 Pajama Sets Every Cozy-Loving Fashion Girl Needs in Her Life
I always daydream about cozy nights at home. There's something about having a cute pajama set that just makes lounging feel more enjoyable. Get rid of your old gym shirt and baggy sweatpants and treat yourself to a pair you'll covet this season. Check out some of our tops picks that are so chic you might be able to get away with them outside the house.
I Finally Found the Perfect Pair of Black Tights - They Never, Ever Rip
I'm a klutzy person, so I ruin clothes with spills or tears on a regular basis. That's why finding a good pair of tights has always been a challenge for me. In the past, I was constantly running or ripping my tights, sometimes even on the first day of putting them on. I love wearing skirts and boots during the colder months, so black tights are constantly in my wardrobe rotation. After testing dozens of brands for a foolproof option, I have finally found the one.
The Hue Super Opaque Tights are like a gift sent from heaven - they are so durable and long-lasting. They're only $15, which is a huge bonus. The nylon and spandex blend material doesn't stretch out after several wears, which is a problem I have found with other brands. Most importantly, I have never, ever ripped these tights. My oldest pair was purchased two years ago, they have been worn and washed constantly, and they still look great. As someone who is always bumping into things and falling down, I can tell you that my Hue tights have been through the wringer with no damage done.
Besides being so indestructible, these tights also have a slimming control top that doesn't roll or slide down. Everything stays in place so you don't have to fidget or adjust. The black color has a hint of sheen to it that's subtle and flattering. Basically, I'm obsessed with these tights. If you're in the market for a new pair before the chillier seasons sneak up on you, do yourself a favor and buy these. You'll be saving yourself money because you won't have to constantly get new ones. Keep reading to see where you can buy them and exactly what they look like on. You'll be as obsessed as me, I know it.
This Bride's Gorgeous, Sheer Wedding Gown Will Give You Major Heart Eyes
We were casually scrolling through Instagram when we spotted Isabel Roth's gorgeous wedding in Puglia, Italy. While the bride's picturesque wedding to Jake Stein was the stuff of dreams, it was her stunning wedding dress that really stole the show.
The gorgeous bride wore a sheer wedding dress by Lebanese designer Reem Acra that featured a high neckline and long, lace sleeves. The bottom of the dress was completely sheer, revealing a figure-hugging nude slip.
If you look closely, you'll notice that there's intricate beading within the floral lace designs. As for the finishing touches, the bride wore a delicate floral crown and matching sheer veil, making her the most luxurious kind of bohemian bride. Have a look at her incredible wedding dress ahead.
This Hangover Workout Proves Your Couch Is the Best Fitness Tool
Hangovers are awesome, said no one ever. But Jake DuPree is here to show you how he works out the day after a wild night. Watch and see if you think his moves would help you bounce back fast.
Disney Just Released Official Rose Gold Minnie Ears, and We're Obsessed
If you're a true Disney parks fan, you live by the motto that there can never be "too many" pairs of Mickey and Minnie ears. Well, it's time to add to your collection, because Disney parks are now selling rose gold Minnie ears that park-goers are flipping out over.
The ears are shiny, sequined, and embody the millennial pink color we all know so well. A sparkly bow sits front and center. Check out the photos ahead, and make sure to seek out the rose gold accessory the next time you're at the parks!
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