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.
mardi 15 août 2017
Who Has Selena Gomez Dated? Here Are All the Lucky Guys She's Been Linked To
From releasing a new addictive album, aptly titled Revival, to stepping up her fashion game to immeasurable heights to taking a hiatus from the spotlight to concentrate on herself, Selena Gomez has had quite the past few years. Though the former Disney star turned superstar singer has said she'll be sharing less about her personal life, it seems like the total opposite is happening, most recently publicly engaging in a steamy kissing session with The Weeknd.
So, since Selena is just keeping us on our toes when it comes to her love life, we're taking a look back at her rumored and confirmed flames - yes, beyond the undying memory of Justin Bieber. Keep scrolling to remember all the guys Selena has been linked to.
- Additional reporting by Alessandra Foresto
These Are the Top 10 Summer Haircut Trends According to Pros
If you're ready for a Summer refresh, start with your hair. From statement-making crops to tousled bobs to long layers, we're covering some of the hottest Summer haircuts for 2017. With the help of celebrity stylists, you'll learn how to ask for each of the featured cuts at your go-to salon, as well as how to style the look once you've got it. We've also included expert commentary on which types of hair and face shapes these cuts suit best. Get ready for some serious warm-weather haircut inspiration!
9 Things You Never Knew About Your Child's Day at School, Straight From a Teacher
While parents understand that a lot happens in between dropping their child off at school and seeing them at the end of the day, many don't recognize exactly what it's like. Along with the books, tests, and classroom assignments, your child's world is revolving around actively turning into a little person within his or her classroom community. In order for parents to better relate to their children and understand their daily experiences, one anonymous teacher shared nine things about a typical school day that most parents don't realize - but should.
They turn into your mini me - for better or for worse.
Why your child acts or speaks a certain way usually all makes sense to teachers come parent-teacher conferences. But your mannerisms and expressions aren't the only things your little one brings to the classroom; they also share your team spirit, work ethic, and drive - or lack thereof. Your problems also have a way of creeping into your child's day and teachers as well as their friends definitely pick up on it. The impact of a fight you had that your little one overheard or a chaotic morning can be observed in your child even after you've forgotten about it.
Recess means something different for every child.
Most kids love recess, but it can be for two very different reasons. While this time is an opportunity to go outside and run around with friends, some embrace it as a chance to spend time with their teacher in a more personal setting. Sometimes recess is when your child is thriving on the court or making new friends, but it can also be when they are developing confidence and feeling secure in the classroom setting thanks to some extra time inside instead of out.
Just because they do it at home doesn't mean they can do it at school.
Oftentimes parents are frustrated with tests that are marked incorrect because they know their child can do it - they even saw them answering those questions correctly at home! However, this can be a warped sense of reality and parents need to understand what they see at home isn't what happens at school because of their involvement. Parents who hover too much during homework time or "help" with assignments are actually hurting their child's growth because when they have to do the same work at school (and independently), they don't know how. These kids don't know how to correctly answer questions in school even though they got them right at home because they don't know how to complete all of the steps with out some extra help from you. Your involvement outside of school can hurt them in the classroom and leave them struggling even more.
Every child has a role within the classroom community.
Your kids are essentially dealing the same politics that parents experience in the adult world. As kids interact within their classroom community, roles are unconsciously given and both kids and teachers work within these labels. Children know who the kind kid is if they're having a bad day, the troublemaker, and the good student, and they naturally embrace their own roles while finding where they fit. Where their spot is on the carpet is also a good indicator of their role - teachers often place the kids they can depend on to pay attention in the back or a shy child next to another who has a reputation for always being friendly. This gives students an equal opportunity to learn within those roles.
Hurt feelings aren't always a bad thing.
School isn't just about reading and writing; it's also about learning social skills that are equally important. During their time in the classroom, children are learning how to become people. Kids can be mean - oftentimes because they don't realize - but when your child's feelings get hurt during the day, it's an invaluable opportunity for them to learn how to react in an appropriate way and recover from the upset.
They blossom when you drop them.
Just because your child seems shy or clingy around you doesn't mean that's how they still are moments after you leave. Some children really do transform into completely different people when they aren't guided by you and it's important for parents to never assume that their child takes on the same role at school as they do at home.
There's way more joy than you realize.
Despite the dread of homework and agony of tests, school can be a bright area for your child. Kids still laugh and play throughout the day and within that, they are learning how to communicate, be good citizens, and work within a community. They might come home upset about the amount of work or a mean kid, but that doesn't mean that there weren't smiles and laughter during the day.
You're probably thinking about them way more than they're thinking about you.
Separation can be hard for some students, but despite the drop-off meltdowns, kids quickly forget the upset after their tears have dried. While many parents spend all morning thinking about how upset their child was and worrying about how he or she is doing, most kids quickly recover and don't realize how much they missed you until you are united again. Even if your child was hysterical when you said goodbye, chances are you weren't the focus of the rest of their day.
Their teacher has their best interests at heart - even if he or she is teaching them Common Core.
Most teachers are just as dedicated to your child's development as you are. Even if it seems like what your child is doing is a waste of time, you have to trust that your child is going to gain something from it, even if it wasn't what or how you learned. If your child comes home with what seems like a ridiculous assignment, often it's because his or her teacher doesn't have a choice in the matter and is embracing it to make the most of the learning opportunity for your kid.
Game of Thrones: 3 Possible Places Sam Could Be Heading
We see Sam go through a lot working at the Citadel on Game of Thrones. He empties bedpans, scrapes greyscale off people's bodies, and realizes he is working for a bunch of men who don't know what they're talking about. So in "Eastwatch," it's not totally surprising that he decides to pack up his family and leave. But where is he going? The answer isn't given . . . but there are a few options.
1. Back to The Wall
Sam says before leaving the Citadel, "I'm tired of reading about the achievements of better men." (It's a callback to something his father, Randyll Tarly, said to him.) He obviously aspires to be a "better man," even though he already has an impressive record with killing a White Walker and discovering how to kill more. It would make sense for Sam to return, in hopes of going back to fight with the knowledge he has now.
2. Dragonstone
In "Dragonstone," we see Sam discover in a book that there is dragonglass in Dragonstone that could kill White Walkers. He tells Jon Snow this and now his men are mining it. But it's possible Sam will go there to help Jon further.
3. Horn Hill
This last theory is a stretch, but Sam could be returning home to Horn Hill. We see in this episode that his father and brother, Dickon, are killed by Daenerys for not bending the knee. Sam is now the last man of his house, although he isn't well liked. Someone could tell him the news about his father and brother along the way, and he could change his destination to Horn Hill.
TV Scorecard: Which Shows Have Been Renewed or Canceled in 2017?
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We're deep into the exciting, sometimes heartbreaking, time of the year when TV shows are either given the green light for a new season or axed forever - until the reboot eventually gets underway in 2036. Take a look to see what fates have been decided, and if the show you're looking for isn't on this list yet, check our 2016 scorecard.
What's Been Renewed
CBS
- Code Black: The medical drama lives to see another season.
- Elementary: The Sherlock-inspired drama will return.
- The Amazing Race: As if you had any doubt that this competition series would be back!
- Law & Order: SVU: Season 19 is on the way!
- The Big Bang Theory: The hugely popular series will be back for at least two more seasons.
- Blue Bloods: The family drama will return for season eight.
- Hawaii Five-0: Season eight is on the way.
- Life in Pieces: The 30-minute family comedy will be back for season three.
- Madam Secretary: Another season of Tea Leoni's drama is coming.
- Mom: Anna Faris and Allison Janney will return.
- NCIS: Los Angeles: The spinoff will be back for season nine.
- NCIS: New Orleans: Scott Bakula's spinoff is also returning.
- Scorpion: The tech drama has earned a fourth season.
- Bull: Season two is on the way!
- Kevin Can Wait: CBS wants another season of Kevin James's sitcom.
- MacGyver: The reboot lives to see another season.
- Man With a Plan: Matt LaBlanc is a man with a job for another year.
- Superior Donuts: The new series has gotten a second season.
- Survivor: Lucky season 35 is on the way.
- 60 Minutes: Of course, the veteran news series will return.
- 48 Hours: The investigative show will also be back.
- Criminal Minds: The procedural will get a 13th season.
NBC
- This Is Us: NBC has greenlit the show for seasons two and three.
- The Good Place: We will be getting season two of Bell's comedy.
- Superstore: The comedy will return for a third season.
- Blindspot: Season three is on the way.
- Timeless: After being saved from cancellation, the drama will be returning for a second season.
ABC
- Once Upon a Time: The fantasy drama will come back for season seven.
- Modern Family: The Emmy winner will return for seasons nine AND 10.
- Grey's Anatomy: Season 14 is on the way.
- Scandal: Olivia Pope and company will return for season seven.
- How to Get Away With Murder: Shonda Rhimes's TGIT will stay intact another year!
- The Middle: The family comedy has been renewed for season nine.
- Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: The Marvel property will come back for season five.
- American Housewife: The freshman drama will get a second season.
- Designated Survivor: The political drama with Kiefer Sutherland will get another shot.
- Black-ish: The family sitcom will get another season.
- The Middle: It's time to bid the Hecks adieu, because the family comedy's ninth season will be its last.
Fox
- New Girl: The Zooey Deschanel comedy has been granted one final season.
- Brooklyn Nine-Nine: The comedy is coming back for another season.
- The Exorcist: Shockingly, Fox renewed the show for season two.
- Gotham: The Batman-inspired tale will return.
- Last Man on Earth: Will Forte's smart comedy will be back.
- The Mick: Kaitlin Olson will be back with a second season of the comedy.
- Lethal Weapon: Fox has renewed the action-packed drama for round two.
- Empire: The hip-hop drama has been renewed for a fourth season.
- So You Think You Can Dance: Fox's competitive dance show is coming back for season 14.
- Lucifer: The drama is getting a third season.
The CW
- iZombie: The series will return for season four!
- The Originals: The spinoff will continue without its TVD predecessor.
- The 100: The CW has renewed the series for a fifth season.
- Riverdale: The Archie reboot was granted a second season.
- Supergirl: The DC show was handed an early season three renewal.
- The Flash: The speedster will return for a fourth season.
- Arrow: Oliver and his merry band of vigilantes will come back for season six.
- DC's Legends of Tomorrow: Season three is on the way.
- Jane the Virgin: Jane will return for season four.
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend: The Golden Globe-winner is coming back for season three.
- Supernatural: And finally, the Winchester brothers will be back for a 13th round.
Netflix
- Stranger Things: The megahit will return on Halloween.
- The OA: The sci-fi show will return for season two.
- Love: Judd Apatow's romantic comedy series has scored a third season.
- A Series of Unfortunate Events: The show will be back for a second season.
- Grace and Frankie: Season four is on the way, and Lisa Kudrow has joined the cast!
- Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt: Titus and Kimmy are officially coming back for season four.
- Dear White People: Justin Simien's critically acclaimed series will be back for season two.
- Anne With an E: The Anne of Green Gables reboot has been renewed for season two.
- GLOW: The wrestling comedy will return for a second season.
- Ozark: The dark drama starring Jason Bateman and Laura Linney has been picked up for a second season.
Showtime
- The Affair: The sexy series is coming back for a fourth season.
Freeform
- The Fosters: The show has been picked up for a fifth season.
FX
- Baskets: The comedy will be back with season three.
- American Horror Story: The popular show has been renewed through season nine.
- Taboo: FX and BBC have ordered a second season of Tom Hardy's dark drama.
HBO
- Silicon Valley: Another season is coming our way.
- Veep: No surprise here; the Emmy-winning comedy will return.
- Westworld: HBO's breakout hit has been renewed for a second season.
- Divorce: Sarah Jessica Parker's NYC-set series will be back for season two.
- Insecure: HBO has also renewed Issa Rae's comedy for season three.
- Ballers: Dwayne Johnson's show will return for season four.
- Curb Your Enthusiasm: Larry David has agreed to do a ninth season.
- Crashing: Season two of Pete Holmes's comedy series is on the way.
Hulu
- The Handmaid's Tale: The critically acclaimed adaptation is returning for season two.
- The Mindy Project: The show has been renewed for a sixth and final season.
- The Path: Hulu has renewed the cult drama for a third season.
Amazon
- Mozart in the Jungle: Amazon has renewed its critical hit for season four.
- Red Oaks: Amazon announced that Red Oaks's third season will be its last.
AMC
- The Night Manager: A second season of the miniseries is in "early development."
- Fear the Walking Dead: AMC has greenlit a fourth season, with new showrunners.
SyFy
- 12 Monkeys: The time-travel series will return for a fourth and final season.
- The Magicians: Season three is incoming.
CMT
- Nashville: The resuscitated drama will come back for a sixth season on CMT.
IFC
- Brockmire: IFC has ordered season two of the half-hour comedy.
- Portlandia: The quirky comedy is getting one final season.
What's Been Canceled
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Fox
- Scream Queens: Ryan Murphy's horror-comedy is over after two seasons.
- Making History: The time-travel comedy is history.
- Son of Zorn: The live-action/cartoon hybrid is done after one season.
- APB: The futuristic cop drama starring Justin Kirk is dead in the water.
- Pitch: After one season, Fox is pulling the plug on this sports drama.
- Rosewood: Two seasons in, and Fox is done.
- Sleepy Hollow: Fox is calling it quits after four seasons.
- 24: Legacy: The action spinoff of the long-running original 24 has been chopped from the lineup, but Fox is reportedly thinking about creating other versions of the show in the future.
ABC
- The Real O'Neals: After two seasons, the show is over.
- Dr. Ken: Ken Jeong's medical comedy is history.
- Imaginary Mary: Viewers didn't tune in for Jenna Elfman's show, and now they never will.
- American Crime: Though critically acclaimed, the anthology drama is through.
- Secrets and Lies: After a solid first season, rating dipped in season two and ABC has canceled the drama.
- The Catch: The sexy crime thriller is no more.
- Last Man Standing: Tim Allen's show has been canceled.
- Time After Time: After five episodes, ABC has pulled the low-rated drama.
NBC
- The Blacklist: Redemption: NBC has pulled the plug on the spinoff.
- Powerless: The superhero comedy is officially done.
- Emerald City: We hardly got to know this Wizard of Oz adaptation before it was canceled.
CBS
- The Odd Couple: CBS is calling it quits after three seasons.
- Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders: Say goodbye to the Criminal Minds spinoff.
- The Great Indoors: Will Arnett's comedy is over after a single season.
- 2 Broke Girls: After six seasons, CBS canceled the comedy.
- Doubt: CBS pulled Katherine Heigl's legal drama after just two episodes.
The CW
- Frequency: The time-travel drama failed to catch on after one season.
- No Tomorrow: The CW also axed this whimsical romantic drama.
FX
- Man Seeking Woman: The show has been canceled after three brilliant (but low-rated) seasons.
Disney Channel
- Girl Meets World: The reboot was the first show of 2017 to get a cancellation slip.
Netflix
- The Get Down: Baz Luhrman's mesmerizing hip-hop drama got the boot after just one season.
- Sense8: After two seasons, Netflix decided to cancel The Wachowskis' bold sci-fi show.
- Girlboss: After one season of the comedy inspired by Nasty Gal founder Sophia Amoruso's early life, Netflix canceled it.
- Gypsy: Netflix cut the 10-part Naomi Watts psychosexual thriller from their lineup after one season.
OWN
- Love Thy Neighbor: OWN canceled the Tyler Perry-produced show.
- For Better or Worse: This show, also from Perry, is ending with its current season.
WGN
- Outsiders: After two seasons, the drama has been shut down.
- Underground: WGN has canceled the historical drama after two seasons, but Sony Pictures Television (who produces the show) is reportedly working to find it a new TV home.
11 Faux Fur Rugs That Will Give Any Room an Instant Face Lift
People are frequently looking for new and fun ways to upgrade their houses. Whether you have a room with a giant empty space or a huge wine stain on your carpet that you desperately want to cover up, one way to elevate your home is by finding a cool, chic rug. Rugs can immediately upgrade the vibe in any room, and we're personally obsessed with faux fur rugs this season. You can choose from a tiny pink one for your bathroom or a large area rug - either way, there are so many choices you'll love rubbing your feet on. Take a look at our top picks and find the one that fits you best.
This Street Style Shows Selena Gomez Is Going to Be the Best Dressed Star of 2017
If 2015 and 2016 were the years of Selena Gomez's style revival, then 2017 is when she brings up her game a notch and becomes the ultimate fashion star. The "Hands to Myself" singer, who is busier than ever with a producer gig for Netflix's 13 Reasons Why and a new album in the works, is just giving us one great street style look after another one - the fact that she's an ambassador for Coach might have something to do with that.
There was that coveted Coach dinosaur sweater, a sexy gingham dress solely held up by knots from Proenza Schouler, and a collared dress Victoria Beckham wore. What else does Selena have in store? Time will tell. Scroll ahead for her best looks this year thus far.
HGTV Fans Are Losing It Over These Tiny Temple Homes
The tiny-home movement isn't going anywhere, and HGTV's hit show Tiny Paradise is fueling the obsession. In a recent episode, viewers were introduced to a new level of small-space living when a family of four chose a tiny temple home inspired by Balinese architectural style. Loaded with meticulously hand-carved wooden details, the small dwelling is a livable work of art. If the idea of a feng-shui-friendly tiny home excites you, these tiny temple homes might be the perfect fit. Mandala Eco Homes produces these beauties in its Balinese factory. The homes are made from ecologically sustainable coconut hardwood and are shipped fully assembled on a trailer, so they're move-in ready. Take a peek at the video tour and images ahead to see what it's all about!
5 Things Arya May Do After Reading Sansa's Letter
There's already trouble brewing in Winterfell, and the Stark kids just got (most of) the old gang back together. In "Eastwatch," Arya's suspicion of Sansa and Littlefinger leads to her trailing the sneaky Baelish to his room. What Arya may or may not know is that she's being manipulated by Littlefinger. He wants nothing more than to sow discord between the sisters to further his own agenda, and by planting the letter Sansa is forced by Cersei to send to Robb in season one in his room for Arya to find, he may get his wish. The letter in question reads:
Robb, I write to you with a heavy heart. Our good king Robert is dead, killed from wounds he took in a boar hunt. Father has been charged with treason. He conspired with Robert's brothers against my beloved Joffrey and tried to steal his throne. The Lannisters are treating me very well and provide me with every comfort. I beg you: come to King's Landing, swear fealty to King Joffrey and prevent any strife between the great houses of Lannister and Stark. Your faithfull sister, Sansa.
When Robb receives the letter, he knows his sister did not write it of her own volition. Unfortunately, Arya's relationship with Sansa is so tumultuous that she may be inclined to think the worst of her big sister. In true Game of Thrones fashion, the show doesn't hint at what Arya will do now that she has read the letter. Since Sunday is a long way off, the only thing we can do in the meantime is theorize about what will happen next. Here are just a few of the scenarios that could play out at Winterfell in the penultimate episode of season seven.
This Story Behind a Teen Sitting in Class With Her Toddler Brother Is What You Need Today
When Candice Curry called her teenage daughter, Stiles, to pick up her 3-year-old brother at his day care, she was dealing with a family emergency and hoped her 17-year-old would bring her brother home as a favor. However, upon looking at Stiles's Snapchat, Candice was surprised to see a photo of James sitting on his sister's lap in the middle of a high school classroom.
"Instead of missing class she actually took her 3-year-old brother back to high school with her and let him sleep on her while she finished her last class of the day," Candice wrote in a post to Facebook featuring a screen grab of the Snapchat photo. "I'm not sure on the legalities here or what kind of rules were broken but I also just don't care. My sweet teenager helped her family out and returned to her other responsibility while snuggling her baby brother."
Candice says she can't believe how much love the photo has gotten in a few short days. "My daughter, Stiles, is a great teenager and I'm lucky to be her mama," she told POPSUGAR.
The mom noted in her caption that she's either the "worst mom in the world or totally nailing it," but we'd argue strongly for nothing but the latter. We also couldn't agree more with the sentiment she ended her heartfelt post with: "Life is short. These are the moments that make it so incredibly sweet."
What a 25-Year Veteran Teacher Wants Parents to Realize About Kindergarten
For the baby boomers and early Gen Xers, kindergarten was less about academically challenging children and more of a way for kids to socialize. The theory for a long time was that kindergarten was a way to get kids prepared to learn the "real stuff" later.
Now, kindergarten is more like first grade. "With a lot of children going to preschool, the pressure is on for schools to provide advanced standards while at the same time acknowledging that a lot of students are not getting the same," Suzanne Hess, a 25-year veteran teacher who taught predominantly in kindergarten classrooms, tells POPSUGAR.
Certainly this is a special time in a child's life where a lot of fundamental developments are happening. Since parents put a lot of pressure on what children can accomplish during kindergarten, there are some things Hess wants parents to consider.
1. Think about ways to get your child ready.
Regardless of whether or not a child has gone to some form of preschool or was homeschooled, Hess insists that there are some basic skills that will help when starting school. "It would be nice if a child can write their name, can recognize colors, enjoys story time, recognizes some letters, and has some experience with scissors," she began.
However, it's not all about academics when talking about whether or not a child is ready for kindergarten. "Along with academic readiness, parents should also look to see behavior readiness. Things like being able wait for turns, sharing, tolerating disappointment, and being comfortable in a new setting are also important when determining school readiness," Hess maintains.
2. Despite readiness goals, teachers expect a range of skills.
"Parents should understand that the class will have students from all socioeconomic and language-speaking families," she started. "Some children may have none of the experiences to display readiness, to no fault of their own." Socioeconomic disparities aren't the only reason children will have marked differences in their abilities; age also plays a factor.
"Children will be as much as 364 days apart in age, so they will fall into their age and size grouping anywhere from oldest and biggest in the class to youngest and smallest. Little boys tend to have less developed fine motor skills than girls and less control of their bodies at the same age," Hess states.
3. Make it easy on the teacher when considering clothing.
While those adorable Mary Jane buckle shoes really complement her pretty pinafore, Hess urges parents to reconsider. "Please select clothing that your child can put on by himself," she urges. "If your child cannot tie his own shoes, then get shoes that fasten with Velcro. Winter clothing should be easy to put on, and please put names in jackets for easy finding when left on the playground."
4. As hard as it can be, try to not compare one child to another.
Making comparisons to other children, while useful for understanding averages and basic skills, can be troublesome when thinking about kindergarten. Hess explains, "Children develop skills at different rates, and there are a lot of factors that can shift abilities." However, if parents are really concerned about a child's learning progress, she urges them to seek help. "If you have questions or worries, schedule a time to talk to your teacher about them. Your teacher is an expert and will quickly recognize children who are 'out of the norm,' and can refer specialists."
5. Depending on the school, necessary information might take a while to get to the teacher.
Considering that a lot of public schools are strapped for counselors and clerks, it's not unreasonable to think that your child's papers of accommodations and important information might not get to the teacher right away.
"It would be nice if parents informed teachers of allergies or peculiar habits and fears a child may have before school start," she says. "I've had a few who needed their stuffed animal or still sucked a thumb. I had a super shy kid who would wet his pants because he was too shy to ask to use the bathroom. If I had known these things from the beginning, it may have made for an easier transition."
6. Please remember that your child's teacher has other students.
It would be wonderful if all students received all the attention and individually designed curriculum. However, considering that class size can be as many as 30 children, some of the teacher's time is going to be split among other students.
"Your teacher has to provide a curriculum that meets standards while at the same time takes each child from where she is on day one," Hess persists. This means that some things may come easy to your child, but be careful to not assume that they're too easy for the grade level, because "some other child is benefiting and it's an opportunity for the more advanced child to help and get practice."
This Animated Film About Natural Hair Is the Cutest Thing You'll See Today
There's something so specifically cute about father/child beauty moments. We stop everything and watch when a father and son play with makeup together. Photos of daddy/daughter hair-braiding classes leave us as puddles of emotional goo underneath our desks. And this photo of a father gently combing his daughter's natural hair warmed our hearts. (We're not crying, you're crying.)
So this morning we all shared tissues and watched the Kickstarter video for Hair Love from filmmaker Matthew A. Cherry. According to Cherry, Hair Love "is a Pixar-style animated short film that centers around the relationship between an African-American father, Stephen, his daughter, Zuri and her hair." Zuri's mom usually does her hair, but Stephen steps up to the plait on the night of a big event. Of course, this presents some challenges to Stephen, but he works with Zuri to get everything just right.
The director states that he was inspired in part by cute YouTube videos of fathers tackling their girls' natural hair, but also because of "a lack of representation in mainstream animated projects." He hopes to empower young people of color and teach them to love their hair.
Cherry and codirector Jason Marino have set up a Kickstarter to help with production funds. Their goal is to raise $75,000 by Aug. 9. If you'd like to contribute, or just watch the video over and over again like we plan to do for the rest of the day, the crew is offering some fun incentives like a Hair Love pin and children's book.
Disney Just Got Even More Magical With Unicorn Rainbow Minnie Ears!
Between fairidescent Minnie Mouse ears, rose gold ears, and every other custom ear idea that comes to mind, there's clearly no such thing as having too many ears, but the latest unicorn rainbow Minnie Mouse ears might be the most magical ones we've seen yet . . . We see you blushing, Mickey! The pastel, rainbow sequinned ears are made by "die-hard Disney fan" Elizabeth through her Lizzyz Bowtique and are sold on Etsy.
Disney parks are the most magical places on Earth, so it only makes sense that our favorite accessory reflects that enchanting feeling we all get the second we set foot inside. What better way to do that than with rainbow? Read on to see the unicorn rainbow Minnie ears that have Disney-lovers freaking out, and get ready to add them to your cart.
8 Things to Do in St. Lucia That Are Off the Beaten Path
St. Lucia continues to top the charts in island destinations, and can easily be mistaken for a slice of heaven on earth. With its crystal clear cobalt-colored seas, lush emerald vegetation, and breathtaking cotton candy-color sunsets, it's a travelers (and Instagrammers!) paradise. Caribbean life is filled with plenty to do, or not do. If you choose to nap all day under the palm trees to the sound of the ocean, no judgments; I did it. But, if you want to discover far beyond the typical tourist sites such as the sulphur springs and mud baths, I will take you through the jungle, off the beaten path - all the way to paradise you go. Here are the top eight things you shouldn't miss out on on the idyllic island of Saint Lucia.
25 Images That Will Make You Feel Better About Your Kids Today
Misery loves company, and there's no better a place for it then when you're having one of those days as a parent. If your kids are pushing you over the edge right now, keep in mind that while your kiddos might be testing the waters, there are other parents going through it too (and perhaps even a bit worse) - and well, let's be honest, that is oddly comforting. I'm not pointing fingers at anyone's child here, because Lord knows my children have done their fair share of destruction and I'm sure even Prince George could do some damage with a royal sharpie.
But if it's a bad day in your mommy world then there's no harm in taking a minute to laugh at a couple of kids who've definitely pushed their parents to the limit as well.
The Story Behind This Little Girl Rocking Her Sister to Sleep Will Bring You to Tears
After Brea Schmidt's firstborn asked if she could rock her baby sister to sleep for her afternoon nap, the mom of three and blogger at The Thinking Branch watched from the doorway as her little girl played mama to the family's youngest child. Because "the baby loves her so much, she played right along," and what resulted from the encounter is a sweet photograph and a heartwarming memory this mom will likely draw on for years to come.
"My daughter made up her own lullaby that consisted of nothing but the words 'I love you' in the lyrics," Brea wrote in a post to Facebook. "She petted her hair like I do all of my kids when I am trying to get them sleep-ready. She kissed her head over and over. And eventually my little one relaxed into the little love spa her big sis had created - and fell right asleep."
Following the successful attempt at getting the baby to sleep, Brea asked her daughter if she'd like her to put her sister in her crib, but the little girl had other plans. "She says, 'No, Mommy. I'll sit here with her until she wakes up. I want her to feel loved.'"
Aside from the fact that we're sobbing over this extreme level of cuteness, we can't help but also nod along with Brea's takeaway after witnessing this moment of parental bliss: "Some parenting days are brutal, man. But a lot of them are pretty beautiful too."
Drugstore Skincare Items That Have Hyaluronic Acid
I've always struggled with hormonal cystic acne and superoily skin, which usually left me with severe dry patches. I could never find a moisturizer that felt right on my face. What I didn't realize until doing a lot of research was that I needed more moisture. That's when I learned about hyaluronic acid, a chemical known for its hydrating properties. It acts as a filler for fine lines and wrinkles. It also has the ability to hold 1,000 times its water weight, making this a smart way to lock in moisture and stop producing oil. Using it changed my skin for the better by clearing it up.
If you've been interested in trying it out, you don't have to cash out hundreds of dollars. You can find this chemical in so many drugstore brands. Check them out ahead.
Disney Is Pulling Their Movies From Netflix, So Watch These 21 Titles Before It's Too Late
It feels like it took forever for Disney to roll out its movies on Netflix. Back in May 2016, the streaming service announced that it would be the exclusive home for Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Lucasfilm movies online. While the full catalog was by no means available, there were a handful of movies you could watch when new titles were added every month. Unfortunately, it looks like the Mouse House is breaking up with Netflix, so you won't be able to enjoy movies like Moana, Lilo & Stitch, and Zootopia for much longer.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Disney is starting its own streaming service. That means it's pulling all of the titles it has on Netflix and putting them on its own service starting in 2019. Disney CEO Bob Iger was a little cagey about which movies in particular will be available on the new service, but he noted that if the movie is Pixar- or Disney-branded, it will likely be exclusively streamed on the new service. As for Marvel and Star Wars films, nothing concrete has been decided just yet.
Since our time with Netflix's cache of Disney classics has an expiration date, there's no better time to hunker down for a Disney marathon. Check out the best titles it has to offer below!
9 Distinct Advantages to Being Left-Handed
If you're part of the 10 percent of the population that is left-handed, you're in luck. Even though it can seem like the whole world isn't designed for you, from notebooks to automobiles, there are some distinct advantages to being a southpaw. While the struggle can definitely be real when trying to do basic things that are designed for a righty, some of these benefits might just ease the pain.
The Fastest Way to Lose Fat? This 4-Minute, Science-Backed Exercise
Boost your heart health, blast calories, and maximize your weight-loss potential in just four minutes. Seriously! How? With Tabata - the style of high-intensity interval training that is proven to get you fitter faster.
Tabata is not as much a "workout" as it is a method of how to work out. It's 20 seconds of high-intensity work (going as quickly and intensely as you can!), with 10 seconds of rest, repeated eight times for a total of four minutes.
Dr. Izumi Tabata is the man behind the namesake of this style of HIIT training, originally known as "Tabata Protocol," though he credits Olympic speed skating coach Irisawa Koichi for the technique. He's pioneered and spearheaded studies that have proven the efficacy of Tabata training for fat loss and cardiovascular improvement (in other words, getting slimmer and more fit).
The moves are up to you - you can make it as simple as two moves (like squats and push-ups, for instance), or you can mix it up with different moves targeting different muscle groups.
Getting your heart rate into that peak zone is ideal for shedding fat, and HIIT is proven to be the best way to lose weight quickly - in a healthy way. It incinerates calories and blasts belly fat by conditioning your body to use fat stores as fuel.
Try a 20-minute Tabata super-set video, a 30-minute session, or a 45-minute Tabata workout if you want to work on your endurance. The format of 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off will continue - just with more repetitions - as you build up the time of your workout. Going phone-free at the gym? Print out a PDF to take with you and get to your Tabata super set!
You Have to See What Jennifer Lopez Wore to the Selena Premiere in 1997
On March 13, 1997, Jennifer Lopez and the cast of Selena made their way down the red carpet for the premiere of the movie. It's hard to believe it's been 20 years since the movie hit theaters, specially because J Lo looks exactly the same - she's aging in reverse!
But one look at the pictures and you'll see it was definitely the '90s. Jennifer was a fresh-faced actress just married to Ojani Noa, wearing a sparkly white dress, faux fur blue stole, and, wait for it, platform sandals! Yep. Scroll ahead to check out more photos of her look and cute moments with her cast and Ojani on the red carpet.
8 Toxic Ingredients You Should Never Use in Your Skin Care Routine
Last month, I had the opportunity to visit Tata Harper's farm in Vermont, and it blew my mind. It should not have been so shocking. I've been a fan of her natural-ingredient, eco-friendly skin care and makeup line for years. It's ideal for my sensitive skin, and everything smells deliciously botanical with milky, silky textures. But actually seeing the farm-to-vanity process of these products made me realize: they are the real deal.
These are not products that claim to have organic ingredients but are still packed with "processed" stuff. In fact, most Tata Harper formulas have the shelf life of just a few months. She pointed out: why would you want to put something on your face with enough preservatives to make it last for years? Gross. (I immediately went home after the trip and threw away a ton of expired formulas.)
"I started Tata Harper Skincare after my stepfather was diagnosed with cancer," she told me via email. "Through all of the doctor's appointments I learned so much about lifestyle and how little decisions affect health and wellbeing. That's when I started really researching ingredients, and discovered that a lot of the ingredients with the most potential health risks aren't even there to give results; they're just fillers like preservatives, emulsifiers, stabilizers, and thickeners designed to keep the formula stable and give the product its texture. I only use natural ingredients because I believe that no woman should have to compromise her health for her beauty, especially if those ingredients aren't even making her beautiful!"
The more I learned about natural ingredients, the more I only wanted to use them. Every time I wash my face with Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser, I envision the apricot seed powder exfoliating my skin and the French pink clay detoxifying it. Or when I nourish my face with the Rejuvenating Serum, I know rosehip seed oil is rejuvenating my under-eye area, while Spanish lavender extract is relaxing fine lines.
If you are eager to get informed about the harmful ingredients in your skin care products, as well as natural ones to look for instead, keep reading. Tata Harper herself breaks down what to ditch, what to use, and why.
How a Stranger's Comment Changed the Way I Parent
We'd spent a few hours at the beach during our Spring break trip to San Diego when the weather turned and we decided to pack it up and head out. I juggled sandy beach toys and wet towels in my arms and attempted to convince my 2-and-a-half-year-old that it was a good idea to leave the endless playground that is the beach while my husband followed behind with the folding chairs and our crying 4-month-old. As we trudged through the sand, I noticed an older man look at us and heard him comment sweetly to his wife: "Those were the days, weren't they?"
I stopped - not physically, because that would have sent plastic toys flying and my toddler running - but inwardly, and when we got back to the car my voice cracked as I told my husband what I'd heard. There weren't actual tears, though that wouldn't have been too surprising for my sentimental self, but I got emotional thinking about it. These are the days. We're in them, living them. Right. Now.
It was a powerful reminder for me as a mom. Especially as a mom who, at the time, was only four months in with two kids and who'd spent the first eight weeks after my second son's birth wondering how on earth anyone has more than one child and their sanity. It had taken me a while to get into a groove and there were more than a few mornings when I had to force myself to get up to tend to a crying child and even more afternoons when I wondered how early was too early to pour a glass of wine.
Juggling 2-year-old tantrums with nap schedules and never-ending bedtime routines makes for some long days, and when you throw in being responsible for actually feeding the entire family and maintaining the relationship that got you there in the first place, it can be overwhelming.
The grocery shopping and the lunch packing and the endless picking up of toys. The busyness of all the little things starts to drown out the beauty of it all as one big thing. It's easy to lose sight of how magical a time it is when you're in the middle of the everyday, but that man's comment reminded me that the days when our children are little are the days that we'll be nostalgic for once they're calling us for money instead of whining for more Cheerios.
In the weeks since, I've made a conscious effort to replay those words and that scene at the beach in my mind. We were sticky with sunscreen, hair tangled from the wind, hands full of stuff, dragging our babies through the sand, and instead of seeing chaos, that man saw us as a beautiful memory of his own young family. We were the highlight reel.
The potty training accidents, the endless snack requests and subsequent spills, the constant fight over the need to actually be buckled into a car seat - these may not be the highlights of each day, but somewhere along with that first baby smile, the hilarious comments only a toddler is capable of making, and the out-of-nowhere hugs that make you want to freeze time, they all combine to make one amazing lifetime of experiences.
The challenge is remembering that the next time your toddler intentionally throws a plastic fire truck at your infant's head after they both refused to nap all day and you just realized there's no food in the house for dinner. Man, these are the days.
7 Thoughtful Gifts to Send That Aren't Flowers
It's hard to go wrong with flowers, but there are occasions when a bouquet might not be right, or you want a more creative way to let someone know you're thinking of them. Yes, many of the alternate options are edible (although you won't find a fruit bouquet in here!), but others are just plain fun. Bonus: we can guarantee none of them will die after a few days.
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.
This Is Hand Down the Coolest Way to Dry Your Makeup Brushes - Ever!
If our vanities are any indication, Hoarders: Makeup Edition could totally be a TV show. And while there are tons of cute trays and shelves out there made to stash our lipsticks, nail polishes, foundations, and perfumes, sometimes makeup brush storage falls by the wayside (or into a stray red Solo Cup).
Until now. We just found The Brush Bar ($38), which will come to be known as the minimalist makeup brush holder of your dreams. Not only is this holder so cute that you'll want to move your bedroom into your bathroom just so you can stare at it longer, but it also helps to make your brushes dry faster. Welcome to the future.
Think of how you normally dry your makeup brushes. We've discovered that the best way to do this is by placing the bristles down on a slant, so gravity helps save some time. Sure, this is an effective method that helps to safely clean your tools (and therefore your face, too!), but we have to admit that it isn't the most aesthetically pleasing sight. And if you're living that #millennial small-space life, you might not even have the room to do this.
That's why The Brush Bar is making us bristle with happiness. For one, it can be hung from a medicine cabinet mirror or off of your sink. Up to 10 makeup brushes (two large, six medium, and two small) can fit, so your Mean Girls or mermaid set will be repped in full.
While we'd be lying if we said we only had 10 makeup brushes at home, we do have to admit that even if this design only holds a fraction of our collection, it still opens up some much-needed space on our vanities. And it's portable, so you can use it in your boo thang's bathroom once you get to the "leaving makeup at their place" stage of your relationship. Or use it on trips when you only need to bring a few necessities. (Yes, makeup brushes are a necessity!)
It doesn't hurt that this small accessory probably has more balance than you do. A stainless steel bar neutralizes the weight it carries, so even the most clumsy beauty junkie doesn't have to worry about spills - this puppy's staying put. And since the brush containers are spring-action-controlled prongs (fun!), there's no risk of things slipping out.
All in all, our hoarder hearts need this innovative mini shelf - if not for the space, then #ForTheGram.
Yowza! The 1-Bedroom Shotgun House From Fixer Upper Is For Sale For Nearly $1 Million
The Old Shotgun house from Season 3 of Fixer Upper may be tiny, but it's stylish - and local real estate agents believe it can fetch a lot of money. And we mean a lot. This one-bedroom, one-bath, 1,050-square-foot property just hit the market for a whopping $950,000 - exorbitant by Waco standards. Beyond Chip and Joanna's irresistible design, which includes a dutch front door, 25-foot vaulted ceiling, gas lit porch, cozy fire pit, old brick exterior details, and poured concrete bathroom counters, the home offers an unbeatable location. It's right across the highway from Baylor University's McLane Stadium and walking distance from Magnolia Market at the Silos. Meaning, this is a great investment home for someone who wants to make extra income renting it out. Listing agent Jennifer Roberts of Briggs Freeman told the Dallas News that the property has been a very successful short-term rental in recent years, garnering $40,000 so far this year on sites like Airbnb. Considering the the fandom for both Baylor football and Fixer Upper, we're not surprised this property is a hot commodity. Explore of every inch of the home in the gallery ahead.
What You Need to Know For an Amazing Amsterdam Adventure
Simply put, Amsterdam is a stunner. No, scratch that thought. It's a dream destination. After just one visit, you'll forever have the image of houseboats bobbing sketched in your mind and the sound of bike bells ringing in your ears. Even a year later, I can still here that vivacious hum: cling, cling! And to think this city's artistic heritage and modern urban flair is beautifully woven together through horseshoe-shaped canals.
Whether you're looking for your next family vacation, romantic getaway, or solo adventure, trust me when I say this pocket of the Netherlands is the place to go. You'll meet friendly locals and chow down on great food. You'll marvel at the city's charm and revel in the rich culture. And chances are, you'll seek out reasons to extend your stay. (Hint: they won't be hard to find.) So go ahead and pack your bags, because we've got your itinerary covered, tackling everything from accommodations, eateries, and activities. It's all right here. All you have to do is book the flight!
4 Uses For Lemons You've Never Thought of Before
When you're ready to partake in your heavy-duty Spring cleaning, pass over the harsh chemicals and go straight to the produce aisle and pick up some lemons. Lemons are a natural disinfectant, and they smell oh so refreshing. Here are four ideas to get you started.
The Badass Move Princess Diana Pulled After Finding Out About Charles's Affair
Image Source: Getty / Anwar Hussein
Prince Charles and Princess Diana's 11-year marriage was fraught with scandals, affairs, and, well, the fact that they weren't really all that in love to begin with. But after the birth of Prince Harry in 1984, Diana experienced what she called "some of the happiest years of her life" as a wife and mother - sadly, it didn't last too long. In 1986, Prince Charles rekindled his pre-Diana romance with Camilla Parker Bowles, a relationship that first started back in the early '70s. According to interviews and conversations with friends, Diana never believed that Charles and Camilla had fully broken things off; she even alleged to have found photos of Camilla in Charles's journal during their honeymoon and made the famous statement of there being "three of us" in the marriage, telling Martin Bashir in 1995, "It was a bit crowded."
Diana and Camilla Parker Bowles at Ludlow Races, where Prince Charles competed in 1980. Image Source: Getty / Hulton Archive
In Andrew Morton's controversial biography Diana: Her True Story, first published in 1992, Diana recalled "one of the bravest moments" of her marriage - a calculated confrontation with Camilla herself at a 40th birthday party for Camilla's sister, of all places. The year was 1989, and Diana decided that, after putting the pieces together and realizing that Charles and Camilla were carrying on an affair, she would turn up at the event unannounced and talk to Camilla face to face, once and for all.
Nobody knew Diana was going to show up - she wasn't even invited - and in a truly badass move, the princess interrupted a conversation between Camilla, Charles, and another male guest to speak to Camilla. She looked "really uncomfortable and put her head down," and Diana continued: "OK, boys, I'm just going to have a quick word with Camilla and I'll be up in a minute." The two men "shot upstairs like chickens with no heads," Diana said, adding, "I could feel, upstairs, all hell breaking loose - 'What is she going to do?'"
What Diana did was exactly what she planned to do. Though she admitted to being "terrified" of Camilla, Diana recalled staying "deathly calm." "The voice inside me had said, 'just go for it,'" she said in a taped conversation. "I said, 'I know what's going on between you and Charles and I just want you to know that.'" The princess called Camilla's reply "very interesting": "She said to me, 'You've got everything you ever wanted. You've got all the men in the world fall in love with you and you've got two beautiful children, what more do you want?'" "So I said, 'I want my husband,'" Diana said. "I said to Camilla, 'I'm sorry I'm in the way . . . and it must be hell for both of you. But I do know what's going on. Don't treat me like an idiot.'"
The aftermath from Diana and Camilla's standoff was swift. Diana said that after the party, Prince Charles "was over me like a bad rash, and I cried like I have never cried before," and that in the days after the confrontation there was a "tremendous shift" in their relationship. In frustration, Diana began her own string of extramarital affairs until she and Charles eventually separated, then divorced at the behest of Queen Elizabeth II. The couple managed to stay civil while co-parenting their sons until Diana's tragic death in August 1997. Prince Charles and Camilla were married in 2005.
The Secret to Losing Belly Fat
While focusing on crunches will strengthen your abs, it unfortunately will not get rid of the extra fat around your waist. To get rid of ab flab, it's essential to regularly include calorie-burning cardio in your routine. And not just any kind of cardio - it's important to focus on interval training; alternating between moderate and speedy bursts of exercise is the key.
A study in the International Journal of Obesity revealed that when compared to women who cycled at a consistent pace for 40 minutes, women who worked out for 20 minutes, but alternated between eight-second sprints and 12 seconds of low-intensity cycling, lost more belly fat after 15 weeks. Work out half as long and lose more fat? Sounds good to me!
You can do intervals with virtually any type of activity. Here are some ways to incorporate them into your routine:
- Use visual goals: Run or bike at a moderate pace, and then look ahead and sprint to the mailbox that's 50 feet away, or up the hill, or to the end of the street. Once you reach your goal, reduce back to your moderate speed. After your breathing returns to normal, choose another goal to race to.
- Use time: Watch the clock and move moderately for two minutes and then zoom as fast as you can for one minute. Repeat this pattern for at least 30 minutes.
- Use music: Make an interval playlist, alternating between fast-paced peppy tunes and slower, chill tunes. Walk, run, or dance to the beat. Here's a 60-minute walk-run playlist, or for a faster-paced workout, try this 40-minute running playlist.
- Use a POPSUGAR Fitness interval workout: If you find it easier to follow a cardio routine, check out these interval workouts:
- 45-minute fat-burning treadmill workout
- Tush-toning hill repeat intervals
- 45-minute walk-run-sprint workout
- 45-minute elliptical interval workout
- 10-minute HIIT (high-intensity interval training) video workout
- 30-minute pyramid intervals
- 30-minute Barry's Bootcamp running workout
- 30-minute beginner intervals
- 60-minute walking-jogging workout
Definitive Proof That You Can Treat the Cursed Child Like Fan-Fiction (Because It Is)
After reading Harry Potter and the Cursed Child, many fans were left upset and with plenty of questions. Namely: why ruin the magic of Harry Potter with the insufferable Albus Potter? However, a closer look at J.K. Rowling's ebooks of Hogwarts prove that everything Albus did in Cursed Child shouldn't have happened.
For those of us who read through the play fast and forgot what happened: Albus uses a Time Turner to go back in time and stop Cedric Diggory from dying. The Time Turner is used again to go to the day Harry's parents died and to stop Voldemort's daughter evil plan (commence my eye-rolling).
However, according to Cosmopolitan, Rowling wrote in Hogwarts: An Incomplete and Unreliable Guide the following: "All attempts to travel back further than a few hours have resulted in catastrophic harm to the witch or wizard involved. It was not realized for many years why time travelers over great distances never survived their journeys." Essentially, Albus and everyone else involved in traveling back in time twice (!) should've had "catastrophic harm" done to them.
But considering this isn't Hogwarts: A History nor a book on a list of school supplies needed at Hogwarts, we might not want to take it so seriously. After all, it does say "incomplete and unreliable guide."
Little Boy Was in For a Big Surprise After Finding Out Who His Organ Donor Was
In December of last year, Kristi Goll reached out to her Facebook friends in a desperate attempt to find a living kidney donor for her 8-year-old son Jackson. She wrote that "social media has the ability to go a long way," but she had no idea that it would be the resource that would save her son's life. After nearly 1,500 shares, the post caught Lindsey Bittorf's eye. Lindsey, a police officer and mother, knew that she had the same blood type as Jackson and wanted to be the one to give the little boy a new kidney.
Beth Gerndt Spaith, a transplant nurse coordinator, said that many people had contacted the University of Wisconsin Transplant Program, and Lindsey was confirmed to be a good match for Jackson. "All along, I thought this was fate," Lindsey told UW Health.
Although she had never met Jackson's family, it turned out that Lindsey and Kristi had mutual friends, and soon they would be connected more than ever. After finding out that she would be the one to donate her kidney to Jackson, Lindsey decided to surprise the family one day after work. Lindsey and her husband, who's also a police officer, knocked on the family's front door to share the good news. Luckily for us, the special moment was captured, and it was incredible.
"After months of searching for a kidney donor for Jackson . . . I can say 'the search is over!!'" Kristi wrote on Facebook. "I can't even put into words how amazing of a gift we are receiving from this amazing person. She surprised us after work today and I still feel in shock. Jackson is so excited and says, 'I think my new kidney will make me run faster!' Today you became our hero."
The best part is, Lindsey presented Jackson with an adorable plaque that read: "Jackson, I took an oath to serve and protect my community. My kidney will now be able to serve and protect you. I am your kidney donor! - Officer Lindsey Bittorf."
This Post About "Transformation" Photos Will Make You Nod So Hard Your Head Will Fall Off
When it comes to social media, you oftentimes see perfection. But before going on extreme diets and fitness regimens in hopes of achieving the bodies that you see, there's something simple you need to consider: their posture.
Fitness blogger Lauren Tickner posted a photo on Instagram to highlight the drastic difference how you stand can make. "Posing is SO powerful: what you see of people on social media is NOT how they look 24/7 in real life!" she wrote on Instagram. "I know that if I arch my spine and pop my hip, I can make my stomach look flatter and my butt look bigger."
To prove her point, Lauren posted three dramatically different snapshots of her body taken only 30 seconds apart. "Of course, some people DO have big bums and flat stomachs. Similarly, slouching and 'letting go' of my stomach after a big meal makes it appear more bloated: it's just how it is!" she wrote. "Tucking your spine will make your butt look flatter: you can literally make your body look SO different, just by standing differently! As we see here, angles and posture are eveeeerything!"
Lauren admits that she, like many who post on Instagram, has learned how to pose to make herself look "best," and she wants people to remember this when they see "bad" photos of themselves or start to let negative body thoughts creep in. "I don't care how 'overdone' people say these photos are: I think they are SO important," she wrote. "I sometimes still stumble across a photo and think, 'Agh, I wish I looked like that...' BUT, they uploaded that photo for a REASON! They probably took 10000 others and chose that ONE photo."
With so many people taking countless snapshots from every angle before getting the perfect one and then photoshopping images before posting them, Lauren hopes that her "overemphasized" transformation helps remind women not to take everything they see to heart. "A lot of [people] have totally spun what I said and said that I am saying that transformation pictures are a load of rubbish; I do not think that!" Lauren told POPSUGAR. "I think that if anyone transforms in any way, it is so incredible! I am just showing the reality of the fact that you can change your body so easily with your posture! Changing your body composition is hard - but you can do it in a healthy and sustainable way!"
9 Decorating Mistakes Even Design Lovers Make
Switching up your decor can make a surprisngly huge difference in the way you feel at home, but beware of common decorating traps. Before you tackle these bold design updates, be mindful not to do these 9 things:
1 Woman Put 3 Waterproof Eyeliners to the Test - and You Won't Believe What Happened
$6 NYX liner: waterproof, smudgeproof and darker than KVD @ a fraction of the price.
If one of your beauty resolutions for 2017 is to stop spending so much money on makeup, this Redditor's experiment will fascinate you.
Using three of her favorite waterproof liquid liners, Reddit user xcxo submitted her products to a series of rigorous longwear tests, including running water and vigorous rubbing. In the above Imgur gallery, you can see that she applied streaks of pigment to the back of her hand. From left to right, she applied Stila Stay All Day Waterproof Liquid Eye Liner in Dark Brown ($22), Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper ($20), and NYX Cosmetics Collection Noir Liquid Black Liner ($6).
"$6 NYX liner: waterproof, smudgeproof and darker than KVD @ a fraction of the price," she noted. But other Redditors were quick to (kindly) point out that her results might not be quite accurate. "I have used this liner," Reddit user sabrunka remarked, referring to the NYX formula. "Even though it lasts well on the hand, I notice on the eyes that it will slowly vanish away. I don't see flakes or smears, but parts of my wing will just be missing. I have yet to find something better than Stila's black liner!"
Redditor xcxo acknowledged this as well as the "chipped off" section of the NYX sample. "The chunk is missing because after the liners were wet, I saw that the NYX one seemed to be shiny and that water seemed to adhere to the surface (whereas the other liners didn't have this effect). I rubbed at it pretty hard and pieces peeled off," she explained. "When dry, however, all three liners perform the same when scrubbed/rubber vigorously."
Read through the gallery to see the experiment for yourself, but don't be surprised if it inspires you to indulge in a bit of retail therapy!
Kendall Jenner's Favorite Shoes Date 5 Years Back - and They'll Shock You Big Time
Of course we want to see inside Kendall Jenner's closet, and when Vogue and Condé Nast Entertainment are offering a 360-degree view, we're definitely all eyes. Kendall gave the full tour, detailing her favorite shoes, which were a gift from Kanye West (but surprisingly not Yeezys), what it's like to wear Vetements x Manolo Blahnik thigh-highs, and the secrets behind some of her most famous looks. That includes her vintage Louis Vuitton fanny pack and her memorable 21st birthday outfit, inspired by Paris Hilton's. Read on to watch the clip (and remember you have panoramic access, so you can drag from side to side), then let us break down Kendall's most notable basics ahead.
What This Family Did After Losing 5 Babies in a Year Will Make You Sob
Clarissa Osborn, a mom from Spanish Fork, UT, went through any parent's worst nightmare when she tragically lost five daughters in a single year. But despite her family's painful loss, they're determined to honor their kids by giving back to their community.
The trouble began when Osborn was pregnant with her second child. When she and her husband, Jason, went to the baby's 20-week appointment, they got some devastating news: their daughter had a rare heart condition called truncus arteriosus as well as a potential chromosome deletion syndrome.
The Osborn family knew that the journey ahead would be difficult. When they gave birth to the girl, named Shanna, a month early, they arranged for her to have open-heart surgery one week later.
After flying their newborn to Salt Lake City for the surgery, the Osborns were allowed to bring their newborn home after a month of recovery. And though she had feeding and oxygen tubes, little Shanna seemed to be recovering well until she reached 3 months old. Clarissa and Jason woke to noise coming from Shanna's room and realized their baby was cold to the touch. Despite their efforts to do CPR, Shanna passed away later that evening.
After mourning the loss of Shanna, Clarissa was delighted to learn she was pregnant again - with quadruplets. Although the pregnancy got off on the right foot, Clarissa went into labor at 23 weeks and had to deliver all four babies via C-section. Sadly, the babies were extremely underdeveloped and ended up passing away within a few days of being born due to lung issues and brain bleeds from being born so early.
While the Osborn family underwent heartbreaking loss over the course of the year, they decided to give back to their community in their children's honor.
After Shanna passed away, the Osborns started the Shanna Kay Osborn Foundation to help teens who have survived heart defects like Shanna's pay for college. So far this year, the foundation has already awarded two kids $500 each.
The family also took their charity a step further and donated four sets of baby clothes they received from the TV show Random Acts to Intermountain Healing Hearts, a group that helps families who have kids with serious heart problems.
Why Oprah Winfrey Never Married Stedman Graham - and Probably Never Will
Oprah Winfrey and Stedman Graham have been together for more than three decades, but just because they're fiercely devoted to each other doesn't mean they need to walk down the aisle. In fact, the famous talk-show host admitted that they've only talked about marriage once during the course of their relationship. "The only time I brought it up was when I said to Stedman, 'What would have happened if we had actually gotten married?'" the 63-year-old told Vogue. "And the answer is: 'We wouldn't be together.' We would not have stayed together, because marriage requires a different way of being in this world. His interpretation of what it means to be a husband and what it would mean for me to be a wife would have been pretty traditional, and I would not have been able to fit into that."
While the couple faced wedding rumors last September, which Oprah promptly shut down on social media, she adds that choosing to live as lifelong partners rather than husband and wife has helped her "live life on your own terms." And she isn't the only celebrity following this mantra. Goldie Hawn and Kurt Russell, who first started dating in 1983 and share a beautiful family together, have also vowed not to get married.
8 Cozy Throw Blankets So Comfortable You'll Be Forced Into Hibernation
Even though it's still Summer, we're already looking forward to the cozy nights at home that Fall brings. There's nothing quite as nice as throwing on your favorite pajamas and turning on Netflix. The one thing that will make your cozy sessions even better is investing in a comfortable blanket that you can curl up under. We found some of the most addictive throws out there. Check out our top picks to get you ready for the cold, cuddly weather.
These 11 Fall Essentials From NYX Are Totally Worth the Hype
The moment I discovered NYX products in drugstores, I became a huge fan. The brand offers quality cosmetics at insanely low prices. Not only are the products cruelty-free, but they also come in a massive variety of shades. This Fall, there's some gorgeous NYX products you need to create the perfect seasonal look. These are the essentials that every beauty junkie should have on hand. Check them out, then go forth and create autumnal looks.
Emilia Clarke Says Ser Jorah Has Always Been "the One" For Daenerys Targaryen
The "will they or won't they" dynamic between Daenerys Targaryen (Emilia Clarke) and Jon Snow (Kit Harington) on Game of Thrones has every fan feeling some type of way, but now we finally know what Dany herself thinks about the possibility of a romance between the two characters. While shedding some light on the scene where Drogon allows Jon to pet him (that Targaryen blood must smell pretty great!) during a behind-the-scenes look at the most recent episode, "Eastwatch," Clarke acknowledged that the Dragon Queen's googly eyes are for real.
"She sees his interaction with her dragons, and it's an attractive quality for her," Clarke said, also taking note of Ser Jorah's disappointment upon seeing the two together when he arrives on Dragonstone. "Me and Jon Snow just chillin' on a cliff by ourselves," she joked. "Don't read too much into it."
It's hard not to read at least a little into it, when it appears that a love triangle between Dany, Jon, and Jorah is in the works (especially after we got a glimpse of Jorah's true feelings for Dany in an earlier episode). "It's one of the most tender moments you'll see from Daenerys this season," Clarke said of Dany and Jorah's emotional reunion. "The thing about Ser Jorah is that he has been the one from the very beginning. I think he has an ability to see right through her."
Love triangle or no love triangle, let's just hope Jon and Jorah survive their ridiculously dangerous mission to capture a wight in episode six.
Jimmy Fallon Fights Back Tears in Heartbreaking Monologue On Charlottesville
The normally apolitical Jimmy Fallon ditched his usual jokey facade on Aug. 14 to deliver a heartwrenching monologue on Charlottesville which left the late-night host - and many of us watching at home - fighting back tears.
Fallon explained that while his show wasn't political, he felt a "responsibility to stand up against intolerance and extremism as a human being" after watching the events unfold on television. "My daughters were in the next room playing, and I'm thinking, 'How can I explain to them that there's so much hatred in this world?'They're two years old and four years old. They don't know what hate is," Fallon said, choking back tears and adding, "They go to the playground and they have friends of all races and backgrounds, they just play, and they laugh, and they have fun. But as kids grow up, they need people to look up to-to show them what's right and good"
The Tonight Show host then went on to condemn President Donald Trump's handling of the events, noting "the fact that it took the President two days to come out and clearly denounce racists and white supremacists is shameful" and evoking Heather Heyer, the 32-year-old woman who lost her life when a car drove into a crowd of protesters, saying that she "died standing up for what's right."
In closing his monologue, Fallon drove home the fact that the White House's actions were shameful, but the American people now have a responsibility to take action where our president didn't. "We all need to stand against what is wrong, acknowledge that racism exists, and stand up for what is right and civil and kind," he said, his voice once again breaking, "And to show the next generation that we haven't forgotten how hard people have fought for human rights, we cannot do this. We can't go backward."
Watch the full, powerful clip from the Tonight Show above - after which, we recommend hugging everyone in your general vicinity and remembering that we have the power to change things in this country - so long as we remember to stand up for what's right.
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