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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25 Places to Visit With Your Kids Before They Get Too Big
Before your kids leave the nest, you'll want to fit in as many family vacations as possible. One of the best moments is seeing your children view the world with childlike wonder, especially during their first visits to places like Disneyland. Planning a trip for the young ones, however, often means countless hours on Trip Advisor and reading reviews on the best family-friendly destinations. To make your search less stressful, we came up with a list of 25 must-see places for when your little ones are still young so they can carry their memories into adulthood.
Look No Further - We Found 12 Summer Dresses That Are Work Appropriate
If there's one thing we know, it's that it's hot in the Summer. Dressing for work becomes a bit more challenging due to the rising temperatures outside; you want to be appropriate yet keep cool while still looking fashionable and put-together. Luckily, we found 12 dresses that help you accomplish just that, and they're all from Nordstrom. Whether you're looking for a longer hem or a bit more coverage, we've found some seriously cute options. And as a bonus, all of these will look just as great at after-work drinks, and you'll be wondering how you ever lived without them. Just keep reading to shop our picks!
I Put the Latest Sexy Summer Fragrances to the Test - and These 6 Got Me Laid
I left a recent POPSUGAR brainstorm meeting with one very intrepid assignment: pull a handful of new Summer perfumes out of our over-stuffed beauty closet, wear a new one each day, and see which scents get me laid. (It's a perk of the job I'm sure my SO appreciates more than my dental plan or PTO.)
Over the course of a month, I meticulously tested the sexiness of countless fragrances - and found six that passed with flying colors. Keep reading to see the hands-down hottest smells of Summer, and get ready for honies to come out of the woodwork. Don't say I didn't warn you.
Hannah Gadsby's Nanette Is a Study in Vulnerability, and Everyone Agrees It's a Must-See
Standup comedy can be a minefield during times of uncertainty and upheaval, but Hannah's Gadsby's Nanette is a masterpiece. The Netflix special is an hour of stark vulnerability, and dismantles the typical standup format as we know it.
Gadsby pulls absolutely no punches as she speaks to how comedy doesn't actually make the world better - though fans could argue that her special has changed them for the better - and changes mood with no warning; her tone goes from cheeky to somber in a hot second. But the hour of hard truths and Gadsby's retelling of trauma she's endured has inspired her viewers, and a reminder that the people who make us laugh are often the ones hiding an immense amount of pain.
It's no surprise that people have fallen in love with the extraordinary special, and the praise is enough motivation to convince anyone to check it out. Keep reading to see some of the most heartening reactions from Twitter and then watch Nanette, currently streaming on Netflix.
The Reason Andy Grammer Picked Up a Bill For 5 "Super Cute" Older Women Will Bring You to Tears
Over nine years ago, Andy Grammer lost his mom Kathy and has done so much to honor his late mother since then, including giving his daughter Louisiana the middle name "K." Recently, the singer, who said on Instagram on the nine-year anniversary of his mom's death that he attributes some of his success to her "pulling strings through the universe," was eating breakfast in Hampton Beach when he came across five "super cute" older women who reminded him of his mom.
"I don't know why but [they] made me miss my mom hard and I felt a strong urge to pick up their check," he wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself in which he appeared to be on the brink of sobbing. "I don't know them and didn't want to bother them, but I just did it."
The singer wrote that he thought about leaving afterward because he didn't do the deed for the acknowledgment, but something made him feel that they would like to hear that the reason he did it was simply because he missed his mom.
"So I walked over and said, 'You are five of the sweetest ladies I've ever seen; I lost my mom awhile back and something about seeing you made me miss her this morning, so I'm getting your check.' The lady on the end popped up with arms wide open and said 'COME HERE, I lost my son and really needed this.' And then she gave me a mom hug I needed and I gave her a son hug she needed. We are all so connected."
We're not even going to lie about it - we're totally crying.
Selena Gomez Says She's Done Sweating the Small Stuff After Her Lupus Diagnosis
Selena Gomez has been an open book about her lupus battle, and on Friday, the 25-year-old singer revealed how her diagnosis changed her outlook on life. While promoting her new film, Hotel Transylvania 3, with costar Andy Samberg on Good Morning America, Selena said she doesn't "really think about anything that causes me stress anymore" and she doesn't even live in LA anymore. Selena underwent a kidney transplant surgery last Summer. Even though she initially kept the news private, she later used her platform to thank pal Francia Raisa for donating her organ and raise awareness about lupus. See what else Selena had to say in the video above.
The Reason Andy Grammer Picked Up a Bill For 5 "Super Cute" Older Women Will Bring You to Tears
Over nine years ago, Andy Grammer lost his mom Kathy and has done so much to honor his late mother since then, including giving his daughter Louisiana the middle name "K." Recently, the singer, who said on Instagram on the nine-year anniversary of his mom's death that he attributes some of his success to her "pulling strings through the universe," was eating breakfast in Hampton Beach when he came across five "super cute" older women who reminded him of his mom.
"I don't know why but [they] made me miss my mom hard and I felt a strong urge to pick up their check," he wrote on Instagram alongside a photo of himself in which he appeared to be on the brink of sobbing. "I don't know them and didn't want to bother them, but I just did it."
The singer wrote that he thought about leaving afterward because he didn't do the deed for the acknowledgment, but something made him feel that they would like to hear that the reason he did it was simply because he missed his mom.
"So I walked over and said, 'You are five of the sweetest ladies I've ever seen; I lost my mom awhile back and something about seeing you made me miss her this morning, so I'm getting your check.' The lady on the end popped up with arms wide open and said 'COME HERE, I lost my son and really needed this.' And then she gave me a mom hug I needed and I gave her a son hug she needed. We are all so connected."
We're not even going to lie about it - we're totally crying.
Everything That Drake Said About His Son on His New Album Scorpion
Well, ladies and gentlemen, it's been confirmed that Drake is indeed a Champagne Papi. In his new album, Scorpion, the rapper uses his poetic lyrics to address the circulating rumors that he is a father to son, Adonis. The question of his paternity inundated headlines after Pusha T released a diss track about Drake "hiding his son," and being a "deadbeat" dad, but Drake faces the truth head-on on his new album.
The real question is whether Drake was planning on confirming the news before Pusha released the diss track, or if these four songs were late additions to his album. Regardless, read on to see the juiciest and most emotional lyrics about Drake's son and his new role as a father on Scorpion.
10 Ariana Grande Videos That Prove Pete Davidson Is the Damn Luckiest
Ariana Grande is officially off the dating market, and hearts everywhere are broken - thanks a lot, Pete Davidson. But rather than mourn our lost love, we put together a collection of Grande's sexiest, sultriest music videos of all time. We've only received a teaser so far for "Bed," Grande's latest music video collaboration with Nicki Minaj, so our current number one could possibly be dethroned, but check out which videos made the top 10 in our current roundup. Prepare yourself for a lot of pouty lips, ponytails, and animal ears.
Hollywood's Biggest Stars Join Forces at Families Belong Together March - See All the Photos
The Families Belong Together march kicked off this weekend, and some of Hollywood's biggest stars showed up to protest Donald Trump's immigration policies around the country. Alicia Keys attended the march in New York and shared a photo of her and son Egypt with the caption, "I couldn't imagine you ever being taken from me."
In LA, Chrissy Teigen gave a powerful speech about immigration and diversity with baby Miles strapped to her chest. Her husband John Legend also attended the march and even debuted his new song, "Preach", about using your voice. Keep scrolling to see what other stars attended the marches across the country.
The Reason Meghan Markle Wears Shoes That Are Too Big For Her Is SO Relatable
Whether she's on a trip with the queen, celebrating important royal events, or simply attending a family member's wedding, Meghan Markle's outfits always end up being the center of attention. Since her relationship with Prince Harry became public, eagle-eyed fans have been analyzing every single ensemble the Duchess of Sussex has been wearing, even learning some lessons along the way. The latest one, however, might just be Meghan's best fashion trick yet.
As noticed by some royal followers after her stunning appearance at Royal Ascot, the duchess seems to have a habit of wearing heeled shoes that are too big for her - and according to fashion expert Harriet Davey, the reason is pretty simple. "Celebs often go a size up, or even two, in the shoe department when they're at an event or on the red carpet," she explains. "And it's for one reason we can all relate to: to avoid blisters."
Luckily, wearing heels that are too big for her doesn't mean that Meghan has trouble walking in them. "A trick of the trade is to stuff the toe with padding like tissue or cotton wool, and this can be taken out once they feel like they need a bit more room in their shoes," reveals Harriet.
As it turns out, Royal Ascot wasn't the first time that the 36-year-old has used this trick - and it wasn't the last either. On the day her engagement to Prince Harry was announced, she was pictured in a pair of strappy Aquazzura heels that seemed to be several sizes too big. The same thing happened during the couple's visit to Belfast, Northern Ireland, and Meghan appears to also have been a fan of this trick before she was even introduced to Harry. Ahead, take a look at all the times she's worn heels that were too big for her.
Hello Kitty Is Here to Make Blending Your Makeup Way Cuter
Hello Kitty fans, it's time you add your favorite character to your makeup bag. There's always been a wide variety of Hello Kitty products available on the market - like toasters, phones, and Japanese bullet trains to name a few - but there haven't been many beauty products to add to your stash. Luckily, silicone beauty applicator brand MakeupDrop teamed up with Japanese company Sanrio for a collaboration that will add a dose of cuteness to your beauty routine.
The MakeupDrop x Hello Kitty Silicone Beauty Applicator ($20) is a tear-shaped tool with the adorable feline printed on it, and can be used to apply liquid makeup to your face. Not a big fan of foundation? You can also use it for your skin: just keep the applicator in the freezer and pop in under your eye area whenever you need to depuff.
While the silicone blenders are reusable (you can wash them with soap), nothing lasts forever. We recommend stocking up on these while the collaboration lasts.
Gigi Hadid's Smoldering Hot Black Swimsuit Is Universally Flattering - We Promise You
Gigi Hadid has been enjoying some much needed time off. The supermodel was spotted while on vacation in Greece with fellow model Emily Ratajkowski and best friend Leah McCarthy. While casually hanging out on a luxury yacht, Gigi was spotted wearing a smoldering hot one-piece swimsuit that hugged each and every single one of her curves.
While Emrata rocked a scandalous blue polka dot bikini, Gigi opted for a flattering black one-piece that featured an underwire detail. She finished her look off with a pair of tiny white sunglasses. Read on to get a closer look at her sexy swimsuit and buy similar versions ahead.
These Ankle Boots Were Made For Walking - Shop Our New Faves!
We're just going to say it: ankle boots might be the most versatile footwear that exists. They can be worn casually or more dressed up, and with skirts, dresses, pants, or shorts. We dare you to find an outfit that doesn't look good paired with an ankle boot. Now that it's clear how much we love them, it's time to talk styles and silhouettes. This season, we're particularly partial to a pointed toe and a more western look, but the beauty of ankle boots is that there's room for so many different types in your wardrobe. We found some seriously cute ankle boots you'll live in all year long, so keep reading to shop our picks!
25 Tattoos in Spanish You'll Want to Show Off Para Siempre
When you make the decision to get a tattoo, one thing's for certain: you want it to be something that speaks to who you are and possibly has a personal story behind it. Whether you go large or small, out-there or discreet, the possibilities are endless, and you may find yourself being a bit indecisive when choosing the perfect permanent mark. Getting a Spanish-language tattoo is a great way to highlight your Latinx roots and cultural identity, so we've rounded up 25 options to turn to for inspiration. From simple words and phrases to meaningful quotes, this ink will have you ready to head to the tattoo parlor with a confident choice.
If You're Looking For Us, We'll Be Shopping Ulta's Summer Beauty Sale
In case you didn't know: the best time to shop for makeup is during Ulta Beauty's Summer Beauty Sale. The retailer's shopping event is happening now through July 4 - and there's lots of good stuff to stock up on. You can revamp your entire makeup kit with a handful of new eye shadow palettes, lip glosses, highlighters, and more, all at super affordable prices. So, if you haven't already, go ahead and cancel your Fourth of July barbecue plans to stay home and shop. (We won't judge.) Check out some of our favorite picks from the sale ahead.
A Definitive Guide to Ariana Grande's Best Tattoos
While singer Ariana Grande isn't as tattooed as fiancé Pete Davidson- who recently debuted two pieces of ink inspired by the singer - she does have an impressive collection that extends into the double digits. Some designs are in a few not-so-obvious spots, while others are on full display on her fingers. (No, not that finger.) Click ahead for some of her best ink.
Backstreet Boys Perform "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," Prove They've Still Got It Going On
Backstreet Boys are back, and we couldn't be happier. The group has been busy promoting their new single "Don't Go Breaking My Heart," and on Thursday night they gave a special performance of the song on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. After joining the host and The Roots for a special classroom instruments session of "I Want It That Way," the '90s boy band proceeded to make our hearts melt with their slick dance moves and swoon-worthy voices. Whether they're performing or adorably surprising fans in elevators, they still make us feel like lovestruck teenagers.
4 Things to Know About Kaley Cuoco's Husband, Karl Cook
Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook are officially married! On June 30, the couple tied the knot at a horse ranch near San Diego in front of family and friends. While we could not be more excited for the couple, there are still a few things you may not know about Kaley's other half. Like, how old is he? Or, what does he even do for a living? This is Karl's first marriage and Kaley's second, as she was previously married to tennis pro Ryan Sweeting (they divorced in September 2015). Keep reading to get to know even more about Karl in four quick facts.
- He's a professional equestrian. Karl has been riding since the age of 8, and in 2016 he won first place in both the $25,500 SmartPak Grand Prix and the $15,000 UltrOz Jumper. Kaley has also been riding horses since she was 15.
- He comes from a successful family. Not only is his mom, Signe Ostby, cofounder of Wisconsin School of Business's Center For Brand and Product Management, but she also launched a software startup in 1982. Karl's dad, Scott Cook, founded finance software firm Intuit in 1983 and has an estimated net worth of $3.1 billion, which Karl is set to inherit. No big deal, right?
- He and Kaley have a bit of an age difference. Karl was born on Christmas in 1990, making him 27 years old, while Kaley turned 32 on Nov. 30.
- He and Kaley have been going strong for more than two years now. The couple first sparked dating rumors in March 2016 after Kaley posted a snap of the two on Instagram. Since then, the couple has shared several cute moments together, including their red carpet debut at the Longines Masters Los Angeles Gala in September 2016.
Grab Some Tissues, Because a Ton of Rom-Coms Are Leaving Netflix in July
Netflix giveth, and Netflix taketh away. After releasing the incredible list of new titles it's adding in July - Orange Is the New Black! Jurassic Park! Shameless! - the streaming service also revealed which movies and TV shows will be disappearing before we know it. If your weekends consist of cuddling up and watching rom-coms like Along Came Polly and A Cinderella Story, we have some bad news . . .
July 1
Alive
Along Came Polly
An Honest Liar
Beerfest
Before Midnight
Bring It On
Bring It On Again
Bring It On: All or Nothing
Bring It On: Fight to the Finish
Bring It On: In It to Win It
Cocktail
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
Lethal Weapon
Lethal Weapon 2
Lethal Weapon 3
Lethal Weapon 4
Little Women
Michael Clayton
Midnight in Paris
Mixed Signals
More Than a Game
Pandemic
Piglet's Big Movie
Rugrats Go Wild
Scary Movie
Scream 3
Terminator 3: Rise of the Machines
The Art of War
Tropic Thunder
V for Vendetta
July 2
Breakfast at Tiffany's
July 8
Alpha & Omega: Journey to Bear Kingdom
Real Husbands of Hollywood, seasons 1 - 5
July 9
Ratchet and Clank
Serena
July 11
Alice Through the Looking Glass
July 14
Wild Hogs
July 15
Convergence
Lockup: State Prisons Collection 1
Small Is Beautiful: A Tiny House Documentary
July 16
Changeling
Wanted
July 29
The Den
July 30
A Cinderella Story
Hurricane of Fun: The Making of Wet Hot
Swing State
Hailey Baldwin Sees Your Basic Black Bikini and Raises You This Sexy 2-Piece
Hailey Baldwin is back at it again with another bikinigram that'll make you want to book a beach vacation ASAP. The 21-year-old model traded in her basic black bikini (or BBB, if you're into nifty abbreviations) for a stripe-trimmed two-piece that featured vibrant red, yellow, and green straps on both the top and bottom. Hailey showed off her bikini on Instagram, posing in front of a piercing blue body of water and captioning her sexy snap, "Mood for the rest of the summa." Same, girl, same.
She accessorized her swimwear with retro cat-eye sunglasses that perfectly matched the red stripes on her two-piece, along with chunky hoop earrings and a scrunchie in her hair. Ahead, admire Hailey's fun suit, and keep reading to shop similar styles for yourself.
Kaley Cuoco Looks the Happiest When She Is With Husband Karl Cook
We just can't get enough of Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook's sweet love. The couple, who recently got married during an equestrian-themed wedding near San Diego, have shared a handful of adorable moments since they first started dating in March 2016. Aside from posting PDA-filled selfies on Instagram, the two always put their romance on full display whenever they hit the red carpet. Based on the way Kaley and Karl look at each other, it's clear they both make each other very happy. See some of their sweetest moments ahead!
You Won't Believe These Wedding Gowns Are All Under $1,000 at Nordstrom
For many brides-to-be, finding the dream dress is one of the most exciting parts about planning a wedding. That is, until you peek at the price tag. Wedding dresses can add up to a LOT of money, with women spending an average of about $1,500 on one. But the perfect dress doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg (and maybe a torso). There are plenty of beautiful designer gowns available at luxury retailers for under $1,000. Don't believe us? Just take a look at some of the stunning options available at Nordstrom this season. From the intricately embroidered to the curve-hugging, scroll through to discover a dream dress that won't cost you a fortune.
Everything You Never Wanted to Know About Anal Bleaching
To paraphrase 2010 Bruno Mars, "Your butthole's amazing, just the way it is." In a bare-everything world where our bits are often exposed, it's understandable to get curious about bleaching your booty. Rest assured, it's totally normal for that area to be darker than other parts.
Dr. Jessica Shepherd, a Chicago-based OBG/YN, put it bluntly: "It's your assh*le. It's supposed to be that color for a reason." Plastic surgeon Dr. David Shafer explained further: "Anus skin comes in all colors. That's because the skin of private areas experiences friction when walking and moving and is typically in a warmer environment, exposed to sweat, moisture, and anything else that could be irritating in one's stool."
But at the end of the day, like Dr. Shepherd said, it is your assh*le. "If you want to [bleach] it, and it makes you feel comfortable and better, do it," she said. Before you lighten up, here's what you need to know (and more, probably) about the treatment.
What are you bleaching, really?
Let's be clear: unlike bleaching your butt hair, this process dyes your actual skin. "Anal bleaching is aimed at lightening the pigmentation in the skin, not the hair," Dr. Shafer said.
Plus, this is strictly a cosmetic procedure - should you lighten the area, you're not really treating or fixing anything. "Anal bleaching treats pigmentation, a symptom, not friction or irritation, which is the cause," she added. Because of this, if you want to ride off into the sunset with a forever-lightened tuchus, you're going to have to keep going back for appointments, like you would with waxing or sugaring any other body part regularly.
What can you expect from the appointment?
The first step is to get thee to a professional. While there are over-the-counter anal lightening serums and creams, we beg you to not put those on your body. "If used on the wrong skin type, condition, or concentration, the skin can actually get darker," Dr. Shafer said. Worst-case scenario, a bad reaction to those products can lead to scarring or contracting on the anus.
"It's your assh*le. It's supposed to be that color for a reason."
Dr. Shafer's practice offers a bleaching peel, which takes 30 minutes total. As for how to prepare for such a procedure, the surgeon's in-house esthetician Graceanne Svendsen tells us you should book an appointment either five days before the start of your period or five days afterward. It also helps to shave your booty beforehand, and Dr. Shepherd advised to keep everything "clean and dry" immediately before your appointment. Just like you would with a Brazilian wax, wear loose-fitting clothing and cotton underwear to let the area breathe after the appointment.
If you have any skin condition - even if it lives on your face, far away from down there - speak up. "You want to ensure that there's nothing [the technician is] missing that might increase your chances of having a complication," Dr. Shepherd said. It begins with a lactic acid peel, which exfoliates the skin. As the name implies, lactic is often found in sour milk or dairy products like kefir, yogurt, and cottage cheese and works well for sensitive skin. After that comes a brightening peel, which lightens skin pigments. You'll go home wearing a butt mask you can wash off later.
Will it hurt?
According to Dr. Shepherd, the actual process itself won't hurt - but its side effects might. "I would definitely refrain from any sexual activity for three to five days if you have an irritated anus," she said. "This is because you don't want to keep irritating it or potentially expose yourself to other infections."
If your anus feels irritated in the hours following your peel, you can apply a cold pack. If it's burning, you can smear on some petroleum jelly to help things calm down. Keeping the area dry will help to heal things quickly. However, if things have not improved in a week, you should see a healthcare professional. "If you have a fever, discharge down there, feel tender to the touch, or can't go to the bathroom or feel pain while doing so, then you definitely want to go to a doctor to have it looked at," Dr. Shepherd said.
Who should not try anal bleaching?
"You don't want to solve one problem but cause another," Dr. Shafer said. Because of that, you may want to skip anus lightening treatments if you have an active infection in the area, an STD, or other rectum medical conditions. The main takeaway? This is a personal choice that you shouldn't feel pressured into doing, but it won't hurt. "Most doctors initially would say, 'Oh, don't do it,' but if you probe further, they'll admit there's no real harm to your health with anal bleaching," Dr. Shepherd said. "It's just not necessary." It's kind of like what Bruno Mars said: "If perfect's what you're searching for, then just stay the same."
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Jurassic Park, The Princess Diaries, and 66 Other New Titles Hitting Netflix in July
Just like every month, Netflix is welcoming a whole host of fresh titles now that July has finally arrived. Though we're sad to see some titles go, we're even more excited for new movies and TV shows to distract us from the July heat. So, what's in store this month? Get ready to binge-watch all of Orange Is The New Black season six, sob through the entirety of Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close, and catch up on season eight of Shameless. There's also The Princess Diaries and both Scooby-Doo movies in the mix, so that's a whole day gone. Fortunately you don't have too long to go until these titles are ready to add to your queue, so keep scrolling to see what Netflix has in store!
Everything Game of Thrones Stars Have Said About "Emotionally Torturous" Season 8
The premiere date for Game of Thrones' highly anticipated eighth season is still an eternity away, which means we have plenty of time to obsess over each and every little thing the cast and crew have let slip. Thanks to interviews with Sophie Turner (Sansa Stark), Kit Harington (Jon Snow), Peter Dinklage (Tyrion Lannister), and more, we've gotten a pretty good idea about how the final season is shaping up. Spoiler alert: it's going to be a doozy.
Here's a Closer Look at Victoria Beckham's 14 Engagement Rings - Yes, You Read That Right
When it comes to engagement bling, celebrities certainly don't do things like the rest of us. As far as jaw-dropping styles go, however, no one does it better than Victoria Beckham, whose jewelry collection includes 14 engagement rings. Yes, you read that right.
The British designer, who's been married to David Beckham for 19 years, owns 14 engagement rings, which she was gifted throughout their marriage. From the one that started it all to diamonds that are big enough to double as mirrors, read on to see every single engagement ring Victoria owns.
1 Teacher Asked For School Supplies in Lieu of Flowers at Her Own Funeral - and Grab the Tissues
When Tammy Waddell, an elementary school teacher in Forsyth County, GA, found out that she had cancer for the second time, she knew she wanted to do one last good deed for her students in the short time she had left. So rather than asking for flowers at her own funeral, the 58-year-old educator opted for friends and family to donate school supplies instead. And according to a tweet from her cousin Brad Johnson, people seriously delivered.
Brad snapped a photo of all of the backpacks filled with school supplies lining both sides of the aisle with the caption: "My cousin's final request at her funeral was backpacks full of supplies for needy students instead of flowers. A teacher to the end."
Unsurprisingly, the photo quickly went viral, and now people are jumping at the chance to donate. Read through to see just how much of an impact Tammy made on her community.
Busy Philipps "Thanks" Delta For Rerouting Her 9-Year-Old Daughter on a Separate Flight
Busy Philipps had a bit of a rocky start to her family vacation. The 39-year-old actress and soon-to-be talk show host was traveling with her two daughters when Delta Airlines canceled and subsequently rerouted their flights. Unfortunate, but not too big of a deal, right? The thing is, Delta booked Busy's 9-year-old daughter Birdie Leigh on a different flight heading to an entirely different location.
"Thanks for cancelling my flight and then rerouting us and separating my MINOR child onto a different flight than mine and having a 2 HR call time wait! You are terrible!" Busy wrote to the airline company in a now-deleted tweet. According to People, Busy later explained on Instagram Stories that Birdie was rerouted on a flight to Detroit, while she and her 5-year-old daughter Cricket Pearl were scheduled to fly to St. Paul.
When asked if the family had to end up flying separately, Busy said she would never. Instead, she spent several hours waiting to speak with Delta to resolve the issue and ended up being able to book a flight for all three of them.
No!! I would NEVER!!!!!
- Busy Philipps (@BusyPhilipps) June 29, 2018
Delta apologized for the incident on Twitter and asked Busy to share her confirmation code so that they could resolve the issue. A spokesperson for the company later explained to People that they accidentally rerouted Birdie on a separate flight because Busy had originally booked the flights under two separate itineraries. Although the trip began with quite the headache, thankfully Busy and Delta were able to figure it out in the end.
I Was Blind in 1 Eye at My Wedding . . . and Hardly Anyone Knew
Amazing. Radiant. Gorgeous. These are all ways a bride wishes to look and feel on her wedding day. Unfortunately in my case, I feared I'd look and feel the complete opposite, and it was because of my right eye.
About a year before my wedding, my right eye contracted an extremely rare and horrific eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis. Basically, a parasite was attacking my eyeball and destroying my cornea. The treatment to stop the infection consisted of putting toxic eyedrops into my eye around the clock for three months straight. My doctor said it was comparable to putting Clorox into my eye.
Although the eyedrops were eventually able to get rid of the infection, the aftermath left me blind in my right eye. As for the appearance of my eye, what used to be a pretty blue I received compliments on my entire life now had the appearance of a clouded blue haze, comparable to a "wizard's eye." You couldn't even see my pupil. I was embarrassed and ashamed of my appearance, so I kept my head down as often as I could when in public. It really took a toll on my self-esteem and self-confidence.
My doctor said it was too soon for me to have a cornea transplant, and I didn't want to postpone my wedding any further. (My husband and I had already been engaged for three years.) As much as I love pirates, having a pirate-themed wedding so I could get away with wearing an eyepatch was definitely out of the question. My only real option to hide my eye's appearance was to cover it with a customized cosmetic contact lens. I must have tried on 10 different colored shades of blue glass contact lenses, but the doctor was finally able to match my eye color. When my husband and I initially made our wedding budget, we most definitely didn't factor in a $300 contact lens. Like most brides, looking and feeling great on my wedding day was very important to me, and I was willing to do whatever it took, even if that meant wearing an expensive and uncomfortable piece of glass in my eye for an entire day.
It was money well spent. I don't mean to sound conceited, but I truly felt amazing, radiant, and gorgeous on my wedding day - all the ways a bride should feel. The contact lens gave me enough confidence to happily look at my guests in the eye when we spoke, comfortably pose for thousands of pictures, and be front and center on the dance floor. The vast majority of our guests had no idea that I was half blind or about the eye infection I had, and that is exactly what I hoped for. That day was about moving forward and starting a new life with my husband. I didn't want my eye to take away from all the love and happiness of that wonderful day.
Although I literally spent my wedding day half in the dark, the day brought so much light and joy to my life. My husband said I would have still been the most beautiful bride he had ever seen even if I wasn't wearing that contact lens, and I love him for that. And perhaps it was a bit superficial of me, but it was something I had to do for myself. Of course, I wanted to look my best on our special day, but it was truly more about the way I felt rather than the way I looked.
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year. Over the years, our looks have changed - some extra weight here, a gray hair there (I did finally get a cornea transplant, by the way), but the way we feel about one another has remained the same, and that's what it's all about, isn't it? Finding the beauty within yourself and in others and falling in love with that spirit over and over again.
Dad's Revised "Report Card" For Daughter With Autism Will Remind You What Really Matters
My daughter who has ASD received straights Ds on her report today. She cried and said "I've let everyone down" this is my report card for her. pic.twitter.com/godh2iiQ88
- Shane Jackson (@ShaneJacks) June 27, 2018
When Shane Jackson's daughter Sophie received her school report card, she was in tears. The 9-year-old, who has autism, got "straight Ds." As she looked at her grades, she cried to her parents and said, "I've let everyone down."
Heartbroken, Shane didn't know what to do.
"Sophie and my partner were so upset, mainly because she had tried so hard," he wrote on Twitter. He quickly got a pen and a notebook and wrote up his own version of a report card for his little girl. "It was all I could think of to help the situation, and it worked."
The report card gave her glowing scores in such subjects as being funny, loving dogs, drawing, and making robots. Her imagination and her ability to be the "best daughter ever," however, got her A+ marks.
The sweet gesture left Sophie feeling "over the moon with her 'new' report," Shane wrote. And after he posted a copy of it to Twitter, the overwhelming response proved just how important it is "to show others they are not alone."
In fact, the positive comments inspired Shane to give his daughter a Twitter account to showcase her artwork. In what might be an even sweeter gesture than Shane's original report card was the one Sophie wrote and shared about her dad:
hey, i thought i would do a report card for my Dad. if anyone else wants to do one for their dad or mum, you can reply with a photo of it to this tweet. should be fun! pic.twitter.com/EOplorNlQS
- SophieSideWaysSmile (@SophieJ36713466) June 29, 2018
Sure, he only got a B for being funny (there's always room for improvement, right?), but that last grade is what really matters more than anything.
Mom Sobs as Her Daughter Hears Sound For the Very First Time, and Now We're Crying
One-year-old Ayla had never heard sound before her cochlear implant was activated in June, and though her immediate reaction to hearing a noise was adorable, her mom's reaction has us all crying. At the beginning of a now-viral video posted by Cook Children's Health Care System, Ayla can be seen sitting on her mom's lap. As soon as the toddler hears something, she brings her hand to her right ear, and a huge smile breaks out on her face, and mom, Anna Esler, instantly starts sobbing.
"I thought she would probably cry and scream when her CIs were activated - and she did do that later when it became overwhelming - but to see her hearing sound and enjoying it was just incredible," Anna told the hospital. "She's already responding positively - sometimes she turns to sounds (which she had never done before), she dances to music, she's starting to calm down when we sing to her if she's upset. We really couldn't be more thankful for the new opportunities our little girl has thanks to everyone in her life."
I Was Blind in 1 Eye at My Wedding . . . and Hardly Anyone Knew
Amazing. Radiant. Gorgeous. These are all ways a bride wishes to look and feel on her wedding day. Unfortunately in my case, I feared I'd look and feel the complete opposite, and it was because of my right eye.
About a year before my wedding, my right eye contracted an extremely rare and horrific eye infection called Acanthamoeba keratitis. Basically, a parasite was attacking my eyeball and destroying my cornea. The treatment to stop the infection consisted of putting toxic eyedrops into my eye around the clock for three months straight. My doctor said it was comparable to putting Clorox into my eye.
Although the eyedrops were eventually able to get rid of the infection, the aftermath left me blind in my right eye. As for the appearance of my eye, what used to be a pretty blue I received compliments on my entire life now had the appearance of a clouded blue haze, comparable to a "wizard's eye." You couldn't even see my pupil. I was embarrassed and ashamed of my appearance, so I kept my head down as often as I could when in public. It really took a toll on my self-esteem and self-confidence.
My doctor said it was too soon for me to have a cornea transplant, and I didn't want to postpone my wedding any further. (My husband and I had already been engaged for three years.) As much as I love pirates, having a pirate-themed wedding so I could get away with wearing an eyepatch was definitely out of the question. My only real option to hide my eye's appearance was to cover it with a customized cosmetic contact lens. I must have tried on 10 different colored shades of blue glass contact lenses, but the doctor was finally able to match my eye color. When my husband and I initially made our wedding budget, we most definitely didn't factor in a $300 contact lens. Like most brides, looking and feeling great on my wedding day was very important to me, and I was willing to do whatever it took, even if that meant wearing an expensive and uncomfortable piece of glass in my eye for an entire day.
It was money well spent. I don't mean to sound conceited, but I truly felt amazing, radiant, and gorgeous on my wedding day - all the ways a bride should feel. The contact lens gave me enough confidence to happily look at my guests in the eye when we spoke, comfortably pose for thousands of pictures, and be front and center on the dance floor. The vast majority of our guests had no idea that I was half blind or about the eye infection I had, and that is exactly what I hoped for. That day was about moving forward and starting a new life with my husband. I didn't want my eye to take away from all the love and happiness of that wonderful day.
Although I literally spent my wedding day half in the dark, the day brought so much light and joy to my life. My husband said I would have still been the most beautiful bride he had ever seen even if I wasn't wearing that contact lens, and I love him for that. And perhaps it was a bit superficial of me, but it was something I had to do for myself. Of course, I wanted to look my best on our special day, but it was truly more about the way I felt rather than the way I looked.
My husband and I will be celebrating our 10-year anniversary this year. Over the years, our looks have changed - some extra weight here, a gray hair there (I did finally get a cornea transplant, by the way), but the way we feel about one another has remained the same, and that's what it's all about, isn't it? Finding the beauty within yourself and in others and falling in love with that spirit over and over again.
Amal Clooney's Sexy White Minidress Looks Like It's Being Held Together by Tape
Amal and George Clooney enjoyed a romantic dinner in Porto San Paolo, Sardinia. For their date night, Amal opted for a white minidress that was no ordinary ensemble. The human rights lawyer and activist stepped out wearing a figure-hugging white dress that featured a ruching detail. Her dress looked like it was being held together by pieces of black tape going across the middle.
Amal matched her sexy dress with a black clutch and Summer sandals that were out of this world. At first, we thought she was wearing a pair of espadrilles, but it turns out she was wearing a pair of lace-up heels. Read on to get a closer look, and buy similar versions of her amazing heels ahead.
Sophie Turner Says the Final Season of Game of Thrones Will Be "Emotionally Torturous"
It doesn't take a diehard Game of Thrones fan to know that the last season of the series is going to be brutal. Gut-wrenching. Heartbreaking. Basically, it's going to make all of us curl into the fetal position and pray for what life was like before the phrases "Red Wedding" and "Night King" held meaning. But until then, all we can do is pick apart everything the cast has said about season eight until it finally premieres. Case in point, a recently unearthed video interview star Sophie Turner had with Gold Derby back in 2017 that teases plenty of sobbing in our future.
"I can tell you that there's definitely a coming together of people," Turner explained. "Everyone is coming together to fight the impending doom. There's a lot of tension between these little groups, battling for what they think is right. It's Game of Thrones, so it's going to be bloodier and more death and more emotionally torturous than all the years before."
Bloodier? More death? Emotional torture? Yep, sounds about right. Turner also spoke about where we can expect Sansa's story to go in season eight. Spoiler alert: our favorite (and most resilient) Stark isn't done fighting.
"I always saw something of a warrior in Sansa that I don't think other people really saw," she said. "I always had the feeling that she was learning and adapting, and at some point or another, it was going to manifest itself somehow, and she manifested it into being a warrior. It felt really satisfying when it happened, and I'm really happy where this storyline for her has ended up." Next year can't come soon enough.
Husband Says Wife "Went Too Far Getting a Boob Toy" For Baby Until He Saw What It Really Was
Nursing moms tend to take great pride in being able to feed their babies from their breasts - so much so that when one husband came across a new plaything, he immediately thought his nursing wife went rogue and bought their baby a "boob toy."
Yes, "boob toys" exist (there's actually a top-selling teething toy on the market that resembles a breast), but, oh, was this guy wrong.
What he thought was an accurately depicted plastic breast - complete with a raised nipple and darkened areola - was actually an action figure from the new Incredibles 2 movie.
"My husband saw the top of baby Jack Jack's head and was like, 'OMG, you went too far getting her a boob toy,'" the mom shared on popular Facebook page Breastfeeding Mama Talk. "Then he quickly realized it wasn't a boob toy, but now I can't get it out of my head. I'll never look at baby Jack Jack the same way."
Neither will we.
Pentatonix Has a Brand New Mashup in Store, and It Includes 2 of Your Favorite Songs
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It's always a party when Pentatonix hits the stage! The a cappella group is set to perform during A Capitol Fourth on CBS, and it already sounds incredible. Not only does the event serve as an unofficial kick off for their upcoming Summer tour, which starts on July 12, but they'll also be performing a brand new mashup of "Stay" by Zedd and Alessia Cara, and "The Middle" by Zedd, Maren Morris, and Grey. Ahead of their performance, POPSUGAR talked exclusively with Scott Hoying about everything from creating the new mashup to their upcoming tour and how the group has evolved over the past seven years. See what he had to say ahead, and be sure to set your DVRs on July 4 for Pentatonix's special performance on CBS.
POPSUGAR: There is an incredible group of performers on the lineup for A Capitol Fourth. Who are you most excited to see?
Scott Hoying: I'm superexcited to hear The Temptations and The Beach Boys. That's iconic. I grew up listening to The Beach Boys, and I've actually never seen them live, so that will be really cool.
PS: Pentatonix is also performing a brand new mashup for the event. What is the process like when you create a mashup?
SH: We try to take the most special parts of both songs, and then combine them. With this, we already had an arrangement of "Stay" by itself, but we added "The Middle" just because they are similar songs in how they're produced. I think that mashups are always just a little more engaging than just a song by itself, because there are more melodies and more to enjoy.
PS: You've done a lot of holiday events over the years, including your Christmas special on NBC last year. How would you say performing at special events is different from performing on tour?
SH: It's a little different because sometimes with these events, it's not all our fans. It's a lot of new people who don't always know our music. So, it's a little less energetic that our tour, because our tour is all of our hardcore fans, so they're screaming at the top of their lungs. But both are special in different ways. Sometimes tour is a little less nerve-wracking, because you do the same thing every single night, so it's muscle memory. At Capitol Fourth, it will be our first time ever performing this mashup, but we've rehearsed it a lot, so we're feeling good about it.
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PS: In addition to preparing for this event, you've also been busy rehearsing for your Summer tour. What has it been like juggling that?
SH: It's been crazy. We've literally rehearsed for 45 hours this week learning an hour-and-40-minute show. But what's awesome is that since we're a cappella, we can just practice during our breaks. While we're learning all of our choreography, we're singing the songs over and over and over, so that really helped. We had so many free moments during rehearsal that we could rehearse other stuff, so it hasn't been as stressful as you would think. When we're all together, we can work really quickly.
PS: How will this tour be different from past ones?
SH: It's so epic. I feel like from all of our tours, we've figured out what works and what doesn't work, so with this tour, it's like the best version of Pentatonix. There are a lot of really cool moments and a lot of really cool transitions. We do a couple of new things that we've never done before that I don't want to give away, but it's so much fun. There are a ton of covers, but we still do originals, too.
PS: Which song are you most excited to sing?
SH: There is a mashup of two of our originals that I'm really, really excited about, and I love doing "Imagine." Even in rehearsal, I get a little emotional when we sing it.
PS: You have all been doing a few side projects recently, like you and Mitch with Superfruit. What are you most looking forward to about being together again?
SH: The way it feels to sing with Pentatonix is so much fun. Every single time we get back together, when we sing through our first song to rehearse, we're all just like, "Oh my gosh, we missed this!" Everyone in the band is just so happy right now, so our dynamic as a band is so free and fun. We've been laughing and having the best time. Rehearsals feel like Summer camp. We're all really pumped for tour, because we're just very ready for it. I'm glad that everyone got to do their own solo thing. We all got to live our other dreams, which was good because it creatively refreshed us, and now we're back together, and we're recharged.
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PS: This is also one of your first big tours with Matt Sallee. Have you given him any advice about what to expect or what to prepare for?
SH: We haven't even needed to give him that much advice because he was just born to do this. When we did the Christmas tour, we were kind of testing him out for three months to see if he could handle tour life, but he was just loving it. He has such a good attitude all the time. I feel like we really hit the jackpot with him.
PS: It's been almost seven years since you first performed on The Sing-Off. How would you say the group has evolved over the years?
SH: Oh man, it's evolved so much. Our sound has evolved and we as people have evolved. We've also mastered what we do, like in terms of communication and collaboration. We just have a language now. Musically, we've become better singers, and we tune better and arrange quicker now. Now, we can finish an album months faster than we used to be able to.
8 Beauty Products You'll Always See Cardi B Wearing
Like Cardi B's performances and personality, there's never a dull moment when it comes to her beauty looks. Since first hitting the music scene, the Bronx-born rapper and mother-to-be has stepped out with wild nail art, every hair color of the damn rainbow, and bold makeup. If you want to cop her look, Cardi's longtime makeup artist Erika La' Pearl makes it easy: she shares the exact products she uses on the rapper for nearly every appearance on Instagram. And while La' Pearl's beauty loot is wide-scoping, there are a few items she consistently uses on Cardi. Check them out ahead, so you can start getting ready like the #BardiGang queen herself.
50 Celebrity Couples Who Have Already Called It Quits This Year
Sadly, we've already had our fair share of celebrity breakups this year. While we're certainly hoping we don't reach last year's levels, we've sadly had to come to terms with the fact that some of our favorite couples are no longer together. See all the celebrity duos who've broken up this year, from longtime pairs such as Jenna Dewan and Channing Tatum to Jennifer Aniston and Justin Theroux - so far.
Your Ultimate Guide to the 42 Must-See Tours This Summer
The sun is out, the sky is blue, and the music industry's top artists are hitting the road to bring your favorite jams live to a city near you! From Def Leppard with Journey, to Janet Jackson and Niall Horan, we've rounded up the best of the tours happening in the US this Summer, just in time for you to snag a few tickets. All you have to do is pick one and see the concert of your dreams! You're welcome.
Unicorns, Schmunicorns - All We Wanna Lounge on This Summer Is Missoni's Butterfly Pool Float
Oversize unicorn pool floats are cute and all, but we just found an inflatable that's - dare we say it? - chic. Luxury label Missoni teamed up with Funboy to debut a butterfly-shaped pool float that'll make fashion girls squeal with delight. The blowup lounger features a whimsical design that pays homage to Missoni's signature zigzag pattern. The coolest part? It's reversible, so you can match the color scheme on either side to your go-to swimsuit for the perfect double-tap-worthy Instagram shot.
If you're already visualizing yourself soaking up the Summer sun atop this floating work of art, you'll have to fork over quite the pretty penny to do so: $148, to be exact. Hey, there's a price to pay for channeling your inner butterfly fairy goddess! Ahead, shop the limited-edition Missoni x Funboy inflatable, then check out the rest of our favorite pool floats of the year.
5 Tips For Sleeping Better With a Partner
When it comes to sleeping with your SO, you may get a bit frustrated. Heavy breathing, hogging the blankets, turning over every second: these are things that can really interfere with your zzz's. Yet, there are a few ways to make sleeping easier when next to someone and maybe even better than sleeping alone. Being close to your partner releases oxytocin, a "love" hormone, that can make you feel closer and sleep more soundly, so if you and your partner are in a good place romantically and can make your bedtime habits match up, you're in for a great slumber ahead. Here are a few tips for making sleeping with a partner better for your health and relationship.
Say No to Technology
Keep devices out of the bedroom. "[Often] couples in successful relationships don't bring their smartphones to bed with them. 'Phubbing,' or snubbing your partner in favor of your phone, is bad enough during the day, but you definitely don't want it to happen in the bedroom," says Chris Brantner, certified sleep science coach, to POPSUGAR.
What's more, partner or not, phones in bed aren't a good idea. "One recent survey showed that 66 percent of people look at their phones within 30 minutes of falling asleep. And more than 70 percent of people sleep with their phones next to them in their bedrooms," he says. "Looking at your phone in the dark dilates your pupils and lets more of the harsh light in, which in turn messes up your circadian rhythm by having a negative effect on melatonin production. That means less sleep for you and potentially your partner," he adds. Plus, if you lose sleep, you might be crankier toward each other come morning. (Yikes.)
Get the Right Mattress
"When you purchase a mattress, it's important to consider how you'll be able to sleep in it together," he says. "First, make sure your mattress is large enough to give you each plenty of room. From there, make sure you get a mattress that minimizes motion transfer so you don't easily wake one another up with movement," he explains. Lastly, you want to make sure you get a mattress that accommodates both of your sleeping styles, so you both snooze well. "A great option here is a mattress that allows you to adjust firmness on each side," he says. Here's a guide by Brantner.
Use Separate Blankets
It's nice to snuggle together under a warm blanket, but in your sleep, it's easy for the snuggling to turn into a tug of war with the blanket. "If you each have your own blanket, you're less likely to wake one another up tugging on it, and you're less likely to wake up cold in the middle of the night because your partner commandeered the whole thing," he says.
Have Sex Before Bed
There's good reason to jump into bed for a quickie before heading off to sleep. "A study out of CQUniversity Adelaide found that engaging in sex before bed leads to better sleep. Sexual activity that leads to climax releases endorphins and dopamine, both of which help reduce stress and calm the body," he says. This sets the stage for better sleep. "In fact, the study showed that 64 percent of people who had sex with a partner that led to climax had better sleep," he adds.
Have the Same Bed Time
It's important to go to bed at the same time, so you can fall asleep together, without waking the other up. "Seventy-five percent of couples don't go to bed together. That time when you fall asleep together is crucial for intimacy," he says. "In fact, research shows that couples whose sleep patterns are mismatched report more disagreement, less serious conversation, and less sex - all of which can affect sleep quality," he adds. Not only that, but also when you go to bed after your partner, you're likely to disturb their sleep by making noise, turning on lights, and moving around, which can create tension. Find a time you can agree on together, and stick with it.
These Lucky Fans Enjoyed an Elevator Sing-Along With the Backstreet Boys, and Oh My GOSH
Who knew the Backstreet Boys were such great pranksters? When the boy band paid a visit to the TRL studios in New York City, they surprised a handful of lucky MTV employees in the office elevators, and needless to say, the reactions were priceless. Brian Littrell kicked off the stunt by casually riding an elevator by himself when three unsuspecting ladies waltzed in and instantly recognized him. Soon after, Howie Dorough, Kevin Richardson, AJ McLean, and Nick Carter joined in on the fun and belted out a few BSB hits with different sets of elevator riders, including "I Want It That Way," "Everybody," and "As Long as You Love Me." Now that's one elevator ride I'd never want to end!
1 Look at Selena Gomez's Coach Bag, and It'll Be All You Dream About For the Next 3 Months
Selena Gomez has returned for her third Coach campaign, and one single look at the photos will take your breath away. Shot by Steven Meisel, the label's Fall 2018 ads pay homage to Coach's home, New York City, with an eclectic mix of vintage wallpaper prints, prairie lace dresses, biker jackets, and teddy-bear style shearling coats that Selena has always been a fan of.
While we were immediately drawn to the star's romantic dresses, it's her Dreamer bag - a new silhouette featuring this season's signature print - that truly caught our eye. Showcasing Coach's heritage in a modern way, it features mystic roses, moths, and floral skulls, which were dreamed up by designer Stuart Vevers and artist Chelsea Champlain.
"I love the way that we have pushed the Coach gang further this season to be more unique, diverse and just overall cool in their attitude," explains Vevers, who also collaborated with brand ambassadors Timmy Xu, Guan Xiao Tong, and Kiko Mizuhara. "It's how I see people here in New York enjoying wearing clothes and just feels really relevant to me." Read on for a first look at the brand's gorgeous Fall campaign.
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