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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11 Ways William and Kate Have Changed Since They Got Married
We can't believe it's been six years since Prince William and Kate Middleton walked down the aisle! It seems like just yesterday that we were glued to our screens as the shy groom and his blushing bride said their vows in front of millions of people around the world before walking out into the Spring sunshine as the freshly-minted Duke and Duchess of Cambridge. The couple's lives could not be more different than they were on April 29, 2011, and not just thanks to the addition of the adorable Prince George and Princess Charlotte. We're taking a look at how the royal couple has changed since they tied the knot.
Lauren Conrad Reveals Her Secret For Mastering a Stylish Instagram Feed
When we talked to Lauren Conrad about her popular clothing line for Kohl's, we had to take a quick pause to grill her about her gorgeous Instagram feed. If you didn't already know that it looks like a dreamy, pink mood board, perhaps you picked up on Lauren's social media prowess when she announced her pregnancy, offering a first glimpse at her maternity style.
Lauren's baby bump fit right in with the rest of her style snaps, which are usually fashion focused, but also provide a taste of adventure, with plenty of BTS shots, food 'grams, and manicures included. So, what's the secret sauce?
"I think as far as taking photos that have a softer appearance, it's really important to have good lighting honestly. I take photos all day long, but I only post once or twice a week because I do like consistency throughout a feed. I think it's about not sharing everything. For me, if you go back a little further, I had some photos that I would take in the evening. But in the last year or two I kind of stopped doing that. Almost my entire feed is taken during the day in natural light," she revealed.
Scroll for a look at some of Lauren's best work, and find a few more tips we gleaned ourselves while studying her pictures.
Lauren Conrad Reveals Her Secret For Mastering a Stylish Instagram Feed
When we talked to Lauren Conrad about her popular clothing line for Kohl's, we had to take a quick pause to grill her about her gorgeous Instagram feed. If you didn't already know that it looks like a dreamy, pink mood board, perhaps you picked up on Lauren's social media prowess when she announced her pregnancy, offering a first glimpse at her maternity style.
Lauren's baby bump fit right in with the rest of her style snaps, which are usually fashion focused, but also provide a taste of adventure, with plenty of BTS shots, food 'grams, and manicures included. So, what's the secret sauce?
"I think as far as taking photos that have a softer appearance, it's really important to have good lighting honestly. I take photos all day long, but I only post once or twice a week because I do like consistency throughout a feed. I think it's about not sharing everything. For me, if you go back a little further, I had some photos that I would take in the evening. But in the last year or two I kind of stopped doing that. Almost my entire feed is taken during the day in natural light," she revealed.
Scroll for a look at some of Lauren's best work, and find a few more tips we gleaned ourselves while studying her pictures.
Thylane Blondeau Will Be the Next Big It Model by the Time You're Done Reading This
We wouldn't be surprised if you've already heard French model Thylane Blondeau's name. The 16-year-old covered Vogue Enfants when she was just 6, and two years before that, she was walking down the Jean Paul Gaultier runway. If you're assuming this caused a stir in the fashion industry, you'd be right - many people felt she was being objectified in the 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. But fast forward a few years, and Thylane scored a major spot on Jalouse and contracts with IMG Models and L'Oréal.
After she made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, mastering a look that was both playful and sophisticated, we were sure of it: Thylane is following in the footsteps of your favorite It girls. Read on to get to know her killer sense of style, then follow her feed so you don't miss a beat. We promise that when it comes to Thylane's career, things are about to move very fast.
Thylane Blondeau Will Be the Next Big It Model by the Time You're Done Reading This
We wouldn't be surprised if you've already heard French model Thylane Blondeau's name. The 16-year-old covered Vogue Enfants when she was just 6, and two years before that, she was walking down the Jean Paul Gaultier runway. If you're assuming this caused a stir in the fashion industry, you'd be right - many people felt she was being objectified in the 2011 issue of Vogue Paris. But fast forward a few years, and Thylane scored a major spot on Jalouse and contracts with IMG Models and L'Oréal.
After she made her debut on the Cannes red carpet, mastering a look that was both playful and sophisticated, we were sure of it: Thylane is following in the footsteps of your favorite It girls. Read on to get to know her killer sense of style, then follow her feed so you don't miss a beat. We promise that when it comes to Thylane's career, things are about to move very fast.
This Is the Photo of Michelle Obama With Natural Hair That You've Been Waiting For
This is the picuture I have been waiting on for like 3 years. COME ON NATURAL. http://pic.twitter.com/HF8AYpsciB
- gif sommelier (@meagnacarta) April 2, 2017
It finally happened: Michelle Obama let her natural hair down. After eight years having her strands blown out, curled, and coiffed, the former first lady gave us a glimpse of her "woke up like this" mane. It's what many of her fans have been waiting for.
@meagnacarta @LadyCurtissa I remember wishing w all my heart, FLOTUS would walk out with her fro out
- Dellea Copeland (@delleacopeland) April 3, 2017
The good people of Twitter are absolutely loving it, and the comments have been super supportive. This moment of letting loose, so to say, is empowering other black women to embrace their natural texture.
@meagnacarta @Sirsargent Such perfect natural beauty. She is perfection.
- Rachel Mason (@RachelMasonArt) April 3, 2017
Some are even taking it pretty personally.
@meagnacarta @dejahx0 dead thought this was my mom
- Nile Chilliams (@NileWilliams) April 3, 2017
Do you hope to see more photos of Michelle's gorgeous natural hair? We sure do!
5 Sites Better Than Craigslist
Craigslist has long been our go-to source for used furniture deals and secondhand steals, but there's no denying that the online classified website comes with its own set of risks, from sketchy sellers and unreliable buyers to goods that aren't all they seem. If you don't have time to pan for Craigslist gold but still want the incredible savings of gently used furniture, then you're going to love these Craigslist alternatives. Keep reading to discover the five sites that have taken the best of Craigslist, refined the process, and made it easier than ever to buy and sell online.
How These Women Are Redefining What It Means to Be #RealMoms
Even if you don't ask for advice, it seems like everyone thinks they're a parenting expert and tries to tell you how to be a mom. But it's 2017, and Dove wants celebrate the strong women who are confident enough to believe in themselves and know that they are the experts when it comes to their own kids, not everyone else.
Dove's new line, Baby Dove, is hoping to put an end to the "perfect parent" stereotype. Through research on millennial moms, they found that we drastically need to expand our view on what parenting looks like. Their #RealMoms campaign in honor of their new launch not only celebrates the diverse women raising our next generation but sheds light on the pressure and anxiety they're currently facing.
After surveying 1,022 new moms, they found that:
- 72 percent of moms question if what they are doing is good enough and nine out of 10 mothers feel pressure to be a perfect parent.
- 84 percent of moms believe that the stereotype of the "perfect mom" is unrealistic and outdated.
- 44 percent of new moms don't feel that they fit the "perfect mom" role.
- 26 percent of new moms think that it is achievable to be the "perfect mom."
- 94 percent of moms say that while they love their babies, they love themselves and many other things as well.
- 83 percent of moms are happy to be identified as moms, but they don't want that to be the only thing that defines them.
- 84 percent of new moms trust themselves when making decisions about their children and over half say that they know what is right for their families.
Why Are You Being Ghosted by Hiring Managers?
You're probably familiar with the term "ghosting" as it applies to dating: you hang out with a cute so-and-so and you're sure they'll call soon about next steps, so to speak. But you don't hear from them the next day, or the following . . . which turns into a week, and then a month, and you finally take the hint: you've been ghosted.
Known as "professional ghosting," more and more companies are actually doing this to applicants - even after going through interviews (sometimes multiple rounds!) that seem promising. The candidate's hopes are dashed in agonizing slow motion as they wait in silence for a call or email that never comes. It's incredibly frustrating and disappointing, as even a quick note to say, "Thanks but we're going in a different direction" would provide a little closure.
So why would a hiring manager do this? We asked Amanda Augustine, career advice expert for TopResume, to weigh in on this practice. If you've been ghosted, here are five things that could explain why.
- You didn't follow up. You might not think that gratitude matters, but surveys have found that the majority of hiring managers expect to receive a thank-you note after conducting an interview - and failure on the candidate's part to do so can hurt their chances of landing the job. Be sure to follow up with each interviewer within 24 hours of your meeting.
- They didn't think you were interested. According to a survey by Come Recommended, this is the most common mistake job seekers make. If you're interested in the role and the organization, clearly state this during your interview and demonstrate your enthusiasm during the interview and follow-up process. Don't leave them guessing.
- The job opening was put on hold. It's not uncommon for a hire to get placed on hold. This can happen for a number of reasons: the department's budget has changed, the team is still debating the requirements for the role, or key members of the hiring team are not available to interview you at the moment.
- Someone dropped the ball. It happens. An email gets lost, a recruiter thought they sent a follow-up and didn't actually do so, the lines of communication got crossed between the hiring manager and recruiter, or another, more pressing hire has taken precedence. Whatever the case, there's not much you can do except follow up with your primary point of contact. I recommend following up once a week for up to four weeks or until someone responds, whichever comes first.
- You lost the job offer to an internal candidate. Some companies have been known to interview candidates when they already have a contender currently on their payroll. Unfortunately, there's nothing you could have done differently to alter this outcome. If you really like the company, still want to work there, and had a positive interview experience, don't be afraid to follow up. There may be another opportunity down the road that's the perfect fit.
11 Family Movies Coming to Theaters in 2017
New year, new movies! Although 2016 had its fair share of amazing family movies, 2017 is shaping up to be a serious contender in the running for best new movie year, ever. From action-packed superhero movies and adorable animated features to reboots of old classics and much-anticipated sequels, there's going to be plenty of opportunities for family movie theater dates.
Read through to watch trailers and read about the family movies being released over the rest of this year.
How This 1 Natural Luxury Hair Care Line Is Empowering Global Women
The making of Kérastase's new natural range took blood, sweat, tears, and countless trials, but when you boil down the science of the formula, it all started with just two nuts: coconut and argan. (OK, technically a coconut is a stone fruit, but it's pretty similar.) Individually, these delicious ingredients produce outstanding oils that have been used in hair care for centuries. What's new in 2017? The Kérastase pros have brought them together in the perfect balance and blend, creating what is personally my dream hair care line. Meet Aura Botanica, a recently launched four-part range from Kérastase that's 96 percent natural.
This is unheard of for luxury hair care. Last year, we struggled to write a story about natural hair brands to recommend for readers. While there are countless skin, makeup, and even nail ranges made of organic, sustainable ingredients, the same can't be said for hair products. There is a big hole in the market but a high demand for it. People are getting smarter about what they put in and on their body, with "clean beauty" being a buzzword.
So the fact that a giant, upscale brand like Kérastase (which is owned by L'Oréal) took on the challenge of creating natural beauty products that actually work is a BFD. The range includes a shampoo, conditioner, treatment serum, and oil spray. The mission of these products is to make hair healthier, glossier, and frizz-free. Now you may be wondering: Is it actually natural? Is it really better for the environment? And does it work?
I have answers. Not only did I travel to Agadir, Morocco (where the ingredients are sourced), and Paris (where the packaging is done), but I've also been testing the formulas in diverse climates (both air-drying and using in tandem with hot tools). I can confirm Aura Botanica delivers the results it promises and has found a home in my stash.
Follow me on this journey across the globe and back to my shower to see why Aura Botanica is worth all the hype.
12 Sinfully Sweet Latin-Inspired Mug Cake Recipes to Upgrade Dessert
Put the café con leche aside and consider the coffee cup for another purpose: ready-in-minutes mug cakes. Flavors like avocado brownie, mango coconut, tres leches, and chocolate quinoa banana can be achieved with just a few ingredients and mere minutes in the microwave, perfect for when the craving for something sweet strikes and you have to satisfy it STAT. So scroll through these delicious recipes and get inspired to try one right now!
Here's Chris Evans on His Way to Pick You Up and Take You to an Expensive Dinner
Chris Evans made a stop at Jimmy Kimmel Live! to promote his new film, Gifted. Before sitting down for an interview with Jimmy, though, the actor was spotted making a very handsome arrival at the lot in LA; clad in a very well-fitting gray suit, tie, and sunglasses, Chris looked like a man on a mission - the mission being heading to your apartment and picking you up for a date, and the date consisting of an expensive dinner, a screening of Casablanca at the indie theater he rented out, and maybe going back to his penthouse to "see the view" but really just make out on his leather couch.
Anyway . . . while making the press rounds for Gifted, Chris was asked about the current status of his relationship with costar and ex-girlfriend Jenny Slate. After Jenny revealed to Variety that Chris is "truly one of the kindest people I've ever met" but that the couple "threw down pretty hard" during their breakup, Chris responded with equally glowing words about her to People, saying, "She's so vulnerable, so honest, so interested in other people more than herself, she's incredibly compassionate," adding, "There's just nothing to not love about her."
Kate Mara Won't Be Wearing This 1 Type of Wedding Dress
With Kate Mara's wedding on the horizon, we all naturally have one major question on our minds: what will her dress look like? Feminine and tailored? Classic with an edge? Though these remain up in the air for now, we do know the one trend Mara won't be succumbing to for her nuptials: boho chic.
The actress, who is engaged to Jamie Bell, just revealed a few clues about her wedding dress, and now our curiosity is at an all-time high. At a launch event for Victoria Beckham's Target collaboration, the bride-to-be casually told People that although her dress situation is "not totally done yet," it's "taken care of" thanks to a little help from stylist Johnny Wujek, who has made things "very easy" for her.
When asked if her gown would have the ever-so-popular boho vibe, Mara simply told People "no," with Wujek quickly adding that the dress was "noho." Although the actress has been pretty mum about the designer of her wedding dress, it looks like she's had an idea about who she wanted to work with for quite some time now. "I knew the designer," she said. "I knew before we really said it out loud. I knew in my head it was going to be that one."
While we await Mara and Bell's big day, we'll be looking back on Kate's past red carpet looks to predict which designer she might have chosen. Will it be a feminine look by Dior? Or something chic and simple by J. Mendel? Read on for a look at her most stylish looks and take a guess for yourself. If it's anything like her engagement ring, it's sure to be dazzling.
13 Reasons Why: Here's the Beautiful Song Playing at the Dance
The 13 Reasons Why soundtrack is a brilliant collection of songs, but there's one track in particular that will haunt you. It plays several times when the show flashes back to the school dance, as Clay (Dhttps://www.popsugar.com/entertainment/What-Has-Dylan-Minnette-Been-43362606ylan Minnette) and Hannah (Katherine Langford) dance together. It's called "The Night We Met," and it's off Lord Huron's 2015 album Strange Trails. The melody is beautifully melancholic, and it's even more poignant when you consider the lyrics: "Take me back to the night we met / I don't know what I'm supposed to do / Haunted by the ghost of you / Take me back to the night we met / When the night was full of terrors / And your eyes were filled with tears / When you had not touched me yet / Take me back to the night we met." Here's the track on its own:
12 of the Best Places to Spot Cherry Blossoms
It isn't Springtime until you spot your first cherry blossom tree, or at least that the motto we're living by. The Winter (especially this year) has been so up and down that we're eagerly awaiting for a time when Spring has officially arrived and cherry blossoms line the streets. While you may have to wait a little into the Spring before these appear in cities on the East Coast, you may be in luck if you find yourself in Japan. These are just a few of the places where cherry blossoms will be making their appearances.
12 Sinfully Sweet Latin-Inspired Mug Cake Recipes to Upgrade Dessert
Put the café con leche aside and consider the coffee cup for another purpose: ready-in-minutes mug cakes. Flavors like avocado brownie, mango coconut, tres leches, and chocolate quinoa banana can be achieved with just a few ingredients and mere minutes in the microwave, perfect for when the craving for something sweet strikes and you have to satisfy it STAT. So scroll through these delicious recipes and get inspired to try one right now!
Jay Manuel Beauty's New Lip Glosses Are Giving Us Sexy Space Girl Vibes
Make room in your makeup bag: a new holographic lip gloss is bursting into the beauty galaxy, and this time it's courtesy of Jay Manuel Beauty.
The brand is adding four new prismatic lip colors to its Ultimate Lip Gloss range, and they're all out of this world. The new colors are Infinity, a cool pewter; Bliss, a candlelit peach; Halo, a pearlescent pink; and Galaxy, a limited-edition sapphire blue.
Each of the new and existing Ultimate Lip Gloss shades is infused with Diamond Dust, which gives your pout an otherworldly glow. The four new hues also include gem-toned pearls to create an iridescent illusion without being gaudy. So if over-the-top sparkly lips aren't quite your thing, these are perfect for you. Wear them on your bare pout to add subtle shine and dimension, or take all of your favorite lipsticks into outer space by swiping one of the new shades on top.
The intergalactic colors will be available to snag on April 29 at JayManuelBeauty.com for $20 each. Zoom in on each of them and see swatches ahead!
The Biggest Thing Americans Get Wrong About Pasta, According to Italians
There are two things that Italians do better than anyone else: pasta and sauce. And while we Americans can re-create all the homemade pasta and classic Italian sauces we want at home, there's one technique that you can only learn in Italy, and that's how much sauce you should add to your pasta. I learned this tip firsthand while eating countless plates of spaghetti, ravioli, and tortellini with Giovanni Rana in Verona, Italy. TL;DR: you're probably adding too much.
As as a lifelong pasta enthusiast who loves learning any and all Italian cooking tips, I couldn't wait to get advice straight from the pros, from the true definition of al dente to the best way to sauce pasta. It turns out, America's mentality of "more is more" is not exactly a popular one in Italy, and we tend to go overboard. When I talked to one of my fellow dinner guests, who was born in Milan and has lived in Italy her whole life, she said, "Americans put way too much crap on their pasta." She's referring to the idea that Americans often cover their large portions of pasta in way too much meat sauce, cheese, or white alfredo sauce - which, by the way, is not authentic Italian alfredo sauce.
The idea is that when you remember that less is more, the whole dish is improved. Pasta's unique flavor and texture should not be overshadowed by a blanket of sauce, especially filled pastas like spinach and ricotta ravioli. Think of the sauce as more of a complement than the star of the dish. Sometimes, butter and lemon juice are all you need.
Another best practice for incorporating sauce and pasta is to combine the two while still in a warm pan, tossing everything together to make sure the sauce reaches every nook and cranny. This technique, as opposed to plating plain pasta and topping it with spoonfuls of sauce, is the best way to marry the flavors of the pasta and the sauce. And when you do it right, a little really does go a long way.
Travel and expenses for the author and photographer were provided by Giovanni Rana for the purpose of writing this story.
The Walking Dead: The Meaning Behind the Toy Soldier That Daryl Finds
The Walking Dead may have wrapped another season, but that doesn't mean the zombie drama wasn't going to raise a few more questions in the process. After a drawn-out season culminating with Rick and company finally facing off against Negan, we're left with several Easter eggs that may or may not be significant later on.
Among them is the mysterious wooden soldier that Daryl comes across at the end of the episode. With the words "DIDN'T KNOW" written on the back, it's pretty clear that this will have some importance later on. And since it looks identical to the one Dwight carved back in season six, it's safe to assume that this figure also came from him. But what does that message mean? Is he trying to say he didn't know Jadis and the Scavengers would betray Rick like that? Is he still on Rick's side? What's going on, Jon Snow wooden figure?
With season eight not arriving until the Fall, there's plenty of time to speculate.
Martha Stewart Shows Off This Stunning Hack For Making Vanilla Bourbon
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On Facebook Live, Martha Stewart said her vanilla extract is one of the most popular recipes on Dr. Oz's website, and for good reason! The hack involves two ingredients: vanilla beans and bourbon. Simply cut the vanilla bean in half, scrape the seeds out, and add both to a small jar of bourbon. Let the mixture infuse for 30 days before adding it to your baked goods. Though it's intended for baking, I must be honest, I want a big bottle of this for my bar! It sure does beat the vanilla-infused liqueurs you see in stores. Martha says you can also use vodka, but why stop there? Vanilla tequila? Vanilla gin? Martha has officially opened the flood gates.
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A Newly Uncovered Email Suggests the Government Is Getting Creative in Going After Weed
Jeff Sessions, attorney general of the United States, has some strong opinions on weed - that aren't always based on fact. Now, Sessions seems to be delivering on his implicit promise to target states where recreational weed is legal. Sessions recently made the dubious claim that weed is only "slightly less awful than heroin," and it now appears the Justice Department is investigating pot-related crimes in Colorado - despite marijuana's current legal status in the state.
According to a March 6 email obtained by the International Business Times, a Justice Department official requested case information on seven marijuana arrests from Colorado's attorney general's office. The email was sent to Michael Melito, a prosecutor under the state's Attorney General Cynthia Coffman.
"Are you able to provide me the state docket numbers for the following cases?" wrote the Justice Department official, whose name was redacted. "Some of our intel people are trying to track down info regarding some of DEA's better marijuana investigations for the new administration. Hopefully it will lead to some positive changes."
While the email's sender is unknown, he or she is evidently employed by the DEA's financial investigations team. It's also unclear, since the dockets are redacted, what cases the DEA employee is referring to or when the arrests were made; however, the cases might be financially related given the sender's occupation within the agency.
Sessions has maintained a hardline stance on both recreational and medicinal weed. Though it's unlikely Sessions will be capable of launching a viable assault on medicinal marijuana, a fight against recreational weed is not implausible - and the attorney general has intimated as much.
"States they can pass the laws they choose," Sessions told reporters in February. "I would just say it does remain a violation of federal law to distribute marijuana throughout any place in the United States, whether a state legalizes it or not."
16 Surprising Things That'll Happen During Your Hospital Birth
They say nothing can prepare you for childbirth, but that doesn't mean you can't at least prepare for the moments surrounding it, namely those two-ish days spent in the hospital. Only after my short stint - which, granted, felt like an eternity - did I learn enough to successfully navigate nurses, dodge visiting hours, and loot the supply closet. So, get your go-bag packed and read on for a guide to mastering the neonatal version of office politics.
Princess Eugenie Has Exactly What It Takes to Choose a Royal Wedding Dress
If Princess Eugenie of York looks familiar to you, it's because you might mistake her for her older sister, Princess Beatrice. The pair boast plenty of similarities, including their stylish wardrobes and preference for sophisticated cuts. Now that rumors are swirling about Princess Eugenie's engagement to her longterm boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, we can only imagine the royal wedding dress that might be in the 26-year-old's future.
When coordinating an outfit, Eugenie always keeps her figure in mind, opting for pieces that are flattering, but shimmery enough to make a statement. A scroll through her past ensembles ensures she'll need very little help choosing a bridal look, whenever the time comes. Read on to see why Princess Eugenie's fashion moves just might have some people pining for that wedding announcement.
16 Surprising Things That'll Happen During Your Hospital Birth
They say nothing can prepare you for childbirth, but that doesn't mean you can't at least prepare for the moments surrounding it, namely those two-ish days spent in the hospital. Only after my short stint - which, granted, felt like an eternity - did I learn enough to successfully navigate nurses, dodge visiting hours, and loot the supply closet. So, get your go-bag packed and read on for a guide to mastering the neonatal version of office politics.
1 Upcoming Riverdale Moment Had the Cast "Sweating and Hyperventilating"
It's normal to have major reactions to Riverdale, whether it's squealing with delight over your favorite romantic pairing or, let's be honest, swooning over the attractive lead actor. But for the cast of the show, one moment from a future episode had them "sweating and hyperventilating," and it has nothing to do with romance.
POPSUGAR caught up with several cast members in the WonderCon pressroom, and after Cole Sprouse told us that we'll soon learn the identity of Jason Blossom's killer, we were dying (get it?) to know the cast's reaction to the murderer's big reveal.
"There are breadcrumbs that we're all seeing along the way"
Luckily, the actresses behind Riverdale's most dramatic moms - Mädchen Amick (who plays Alice Cooper) and Marisol Nichols (who plays Hermione Lodge) - were willing to spill about their colleagues' collective response to the shocking plot twist. When POPSUGAR asked them what their reactions were to discovering the killer, Amick and Nichols were quick to express their shock about the character's identity.
"I can tell you that when we - all of us - found out who the killer was, we had to go back and reread the script just to follow all the twists and turns," Nichols said about the big moment.
Nodding excitedly, Amick chimed in: "Because there are breadcrumbs that we're all seeing along the way that are very cleverly placed, so when it finally is revealed, you're like, 'OHHH, wow!'"
"It's me, it's me, they're killing me off the show!"
The pair also admits that, until shooting rolled around, the cast had their own theories about who dunnit. "We as the cast, when we would go through the table read, we would leave and immediately go: 'I know who killed Jason!'" shared Amick, adding: "And we would discuss it and say, 'No, there's no way because of this,' so we were just as engaged I think as the audience is as well."
So, what about their reaction to the actual killer? According to Amick, it was a dramatic scene at the cast's table read: "When we read the script that had the killer in it, we weren't given the script before; it was a cold read, so we were all like sweating and hyperventilating!" And that collective reaction wasn't solely sparked by the drama of the reveal, either . . . each actor was worried about their own employment on Riverdale! "We all thought: 'It's me, it's me, they're killing me off the show!'" spilled Nichols, Amick nodding in agreement.
Well, with that sort of visceral reaction from the cast, we can't wait to finally find out who the killer is. It's only a matter of time!
6 Ways to Protect Your Internet Data - Now That Companies Can Sell It
It's official: internet service providers (ISP) can now sell any data collected from what you do on the internet, like your browsing history. On April 3, President Donald Trump signed a new bill that overturns former President Barack Obama's internet privacy rules, but there are some simple ways consumers can try to protect themselves.
Under Obama, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) came up with new regulations, requiring ISPs to ask consumers if they could sell their data. It was supposed to go into effect this December. Instead, a bill overturning this regulation passed both the House and Senate and was signed by President Trump.
This means that no matter who you are and what you do, your browsing history and anything you do on the internet can be sold by ISPs (such as Comcast and Verizon). While some ISPs have promised to offer an opt-out option, chances are they'll do it in a way that's so subtle you might miss it. So, if you're serious about protecting your data, here are six things you can do right now.
- Visit websites that only use HTTPs: An HTTPs connection ensures that everything you're seeing and doing on the internet is encrypted. It also means your ISP can only know the domain you're on. For example, if you visit Facebook, your ISP will only know you're on Facebook.com and not what profile, page, or group you're seeing. So the next time you're visiting a website, look at the URL and check to see if it says HTTP or HTTPS. If it's HTTP, you might want to consider never visiting the site again.
- Download Chrome extensions or other tools to protect yourself: With Micro Snitch, a Mac app, you'll see whether any other app is using your Mac's microphone or camera. Snoopie is a Chrome extension that alerts you if a website uses a "popular tracking service."
- Use a Virtual Private Network (VPN): A VPN works similarly to a HTTPS connection; it encrypts everything you visit online and doesn't let anyone or any company track it back to your IP address. However, it's not guaranteed that a VPN service won't actually keep your data. If you're concerned and want to get into specifics, That One Privacy Site has a massive list of VPNs with information such as whether they log traffic, IP addresses, and more. If you want to know what to look for in a VPN, Lifehacker has some key details to look out for.
- Download Tor: Tor is another web browser that's open source and hides your IP address. However, it does tend to run slower and has had its own issues with spying on users.
- Invest in a password manager: If you're the type to use the same password for everything or write down all your passwords on your computer, please stop. Instead, get a password manager app like 1Password or LastPass. 1Password offers a monthly plan of $3 or a family plan for $5. LastPass has a free option, but you're better off getting the yearly plan for $12. A password manager won't protect your data from ISPs, but it will protect you if hackers steal information your ISP collects.
- Set up two-factor authentication (2FA): Don't let hackers get into your accounts so easily with 2FA. With 2FA, anytime you download an app to your phone or sign into your email on a new computer, you'll enter your password and usually a code that's sent to you via text or email. You can check to see what apps and services offer 2FA here.
If all of this sounds too complicated, the least you can do is visit websites that use HTTPs, use a password manager, and set up two-factor authentication. And of course, keep calling your representatives to protect your data and privacy.
Princess Eugenie Has Exactly What It Takes to Choose a Royal Wedding Dress
If Princess Eugenie of York looks familiar to you, it's because you might mistake her for her older sister, Princess Beatrice. The pair boast plenty of similarities, including their stylish wardrobes and preference for sophisticated cuts. Now that rumors are swirling about Princess Eugenie's engagement to her longterm boyfriend, Jack Brooksbank, we can only imagine the royal wedding dress that might be in the 26-year-old's future.
When coordinating an outfit, Eugenie always keeps her figure in mind, opting for pieces that are flattering, but shimmery enough to make a statement. A scroll through her past ensembles ensures she'll need very little help choosing a bridal look, whenever the time comes. Read on to see why Princess Eugenie's fashion moves just might have some people pining for that wedding announcement.
All the Times We've Seen Chelsea Handler's Boobs - So Far
Chelsea Handler has basically been living in a topless version of Green Eggs and Ham - much like Sam I Am, she'll go topless on a house, with a mouse, in a box, or near a fox (and even at the top of the Twitter offices). The comic and former Chelsea Lately host has been challenging Instagram's nudity guidelines by posting photos and videos of herself sans shirt over the past two years, and though she has come under fire for the racy snaps (a few of them caused her account to be suspended), there's really nothing that will stop the notoriously outspoken star from baring her boobs on social media.
However you feel about Chelsea, her brand of comedy, or her breasts, you have to admit that her topless photos are way more funny than they are scandalous - seriously, standing on top of a snow-covered mountain with no shirt on? Is it really that much more outrageous than Kim Kardashian posing on a snow-covered mountain in a fur bikini? We've rounded up all the times that Chelsea has flashed boob at us - keep reading to see the NSFW photos now.
Chelsea Clinton Says She Doesn't Think Hillary Will Run Again . . . but Will Chelsea?
While rumors continue to fly about whether Chelsea Clinton will run for office, she's dispelling speculation her mother, Hillary, will attempt another political campaign. During an appearance on CBS This Morning on April 4, Clinton told cohost Charlie Rose that she doesn't think her mother will run again following her unexpected defeat in November's presidential election.
"I have no idea. I don't think so," Clinton said when asked whether the former secretary of state had future plans for public office. "I think right now she's focused on her book. She's focused - thankfully - on her grandchildren. She's focused on what she can do to help support work she's been engaged in for longer than I've been alive around children, around women, around families."
The former first daughter has denied repeatedly that she will run for office. In this interview, she echoed a sentiment she shared with Variety earlier in March - but with a notable caveat.
"I'm definitely not the right person to run to defeat [President Trump] in 2020. Right now, the answer is no, but I think we all need to be asking ourselves that question periodically," Clinton said.
A key phrase does stand out, however: "right now" suggests there is a possibility Clinton would run in the future - she's just not there yet.
And the Winner of Trump's "Salary Lottery" Is: The National Parks Service!
President Donald Trump must have forgotten about his very public spat with the National Parks Service over the crowd size at his inauguration, because on April 3, he donated his first quarterly salary to the department.
During a press conference, White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer made quite the show of awarding an oversize check to the NPS Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. "The president has spoken with counsel and made the decision to donate his first-quarter salary to a government entity," Spicer said.
Zinke accepted the $78,333.32 check. The sum was a quarter of Trump's yearly salary of $400,000; throughout his campaign, Trump maintained he would not take a salary. The donation will help maintain historic battlefield sites. According to The New York Times, the check's pay period began when Trump took office on Jan. 20. It's unclear if Trump was donating an after-tax amount of his salary - since one-fourth of $400,000 would actually be $100,000 - though Spicer told reporters that it was "every penny the president received from the first quarter."
No word on which department will be the lucky winner of Trump's next check, although the president might want to consider a few that saw their budgets slashed by his own proposals.
This 200-Square-Foot Tiny House Is as Luxurious as a Mansion
This vintage glam house built by Tiny Heirloom has every luxury amenity you would expect to find in a mansion, but it's only 200 square feet! Highlights include an elegant chandelier, marble countertops, wood floors, a fully equipped kitchen, a living wall, and even a romantic clawfoot tub! There's a motorized platform in the main expanse that can be converted into a pullout bed, bench seats, a table, and even stairs for when you want to climb up to the sitting area at the top. The swanky design comes at a steep price - well, steep for a tiny home, that is. This house will cost you $150,000. Take a tour of this incredible tiny home in the slideshow ahead.
Crying at Work: How to Do It the Right Way
In an interview about workplace dos and don'ts, Samantha Bee was once asked if crying at the office was OK, and she replied, "You can, definitely. That's a 'do.'" She then added, "But only if Jon Stewart is your boss because he's really, really nice about it."
Because it's unlikely that Jon Stewart is your boss, needing to cry while you're at work can be a tricky thing to navigate. Recent studies have shown that many people still view crying at the office as a sign of incompetence.
But let's be real: sometimes it's just going to happen. We're human beings. Workplace frustrations along with stress and negativity in the outside world can simply prove too overwhelming. So what should you do? Next time you feel the familiar prickling in the nose and teary eyes, try one of these tricks to find some relief.
11 Things You Didn't Know About Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip's Royal Relationship
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on the balcony of Buckingham Palace in July 2015. Image Source: Getty / Max Mumby
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip will be celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary this year, which is a pretty amazing feat regardless of the fact that they're royalty. Whether you think you know a lot about the couple or are hankering for more details about their decades-long marriage, we've got a handful of facts about the royal couple that might surprise you.
- For starters, they're related. That's right: Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip are actually second cousins once removed through King Christian IX of Denmark, and third cousins through their great-great-grandmother, Queen Victoria. Interestingly enough, Victoria married her first cousin, Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, in 1840.
- They met when Elizabeth was just a little girl. The future couple were first introduced in 1934, at the wedding of Philip's cousin Princess Marina of Greece and Denmark to Prince George, Duke of Kent (Elizabeth's uncle). At the time, she was just 8 years old. They saw each other again three years later, but it was during a meeting at the Royal Naval College in Dartmouth in July 1939 - Elizabeth was 13 and Philip was 18 - that they fell in love and began to exchange letters.
- Elizabeth's dad gave his blessing for their marriage (on one condition). Philip asked King George VI for his daughter's hand in marriage in 1946, and the king granted his permission under the condition that a formal engagement was delayed until Elizabeth turned 21 the following April; both he and his wife, Queen Elizabeth, felt that their daughter was "too young," and were disappointed that she wanted to marry the first man she met.
Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip on their wedding day in November 1947. Image Source: Getty / Hulton Archive
- Their betrothal came with a bit of controversy. Philip and Elizabeth's engagement was officially announced in July 1947. The British public largely dismissed him as "a German" and the queen mother reportedly referred to him as "the Hun." Many of the king's advisors "did not think him good enough" for Elizabeth; he was foreign-born, didn't have money, and his three sisters all married German princes (some with Nazi ties).
- Philip abandoned his royal titles before marrying Elizabeth. Born Prince Philip of Greece and Denmark, Philip renounced those titles in 1957 in an attempt to gain favorable media coverage and blend a bit more seamlessly into his fiancée's family. He took on the style of Lieutenant Philip Mountbatten, adopting the surname of his mother's British family. He also converted from Greek Orthodoxy to Anglicanism.
- Some of their family members were not allowed at the wedding. Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II tied the knot at Westminster Abbey on Nov. 20, 1947. Being that it was just two years after World War II ended, it was not cool for Philip's German family members (including his sisters) to be invited to the wedding. Also not invited was Elizabeth's uncle, the former King Edward VIII, who abdicated the throne in December 1936.
- Elizabeth originally took her husband's name. On the morning of their wedding, Philip was made the Duke of Edinburgh. Upon tying the knot, Elizabeth took Philip's title and became Princess Elizabeth, Duchess of Edinburgh.
- They started a family pretty quickly. Elizabeth gave birth to the couple's first child, Prince Charles, on Nov. 14, 1948, almost a year to the day of their wedding. Their welcomed a daughter, Princess Anne, two years later.
Prince Philip and Queen Elizabeth II with their children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne in July 1951. Image Source: Getty / Ullstein Bild
- They didn't always live with their kids. Between 1949 and 1951, Philip was stationed in Malta while serving as a Royal Navy officer. He and Elizabeth lived at Villa Guardamangia, the rented home of his uncle Lord Mountbatten, for several months at a time. Their two young children, Prince Charles and Princess Anne, stayed in Britain.
- Philip was the bearer of bad news upon King George VI's death. When Elizabeth's father passed away after a long illness in 1952, she and Philip had just embarked on a royal tour of Australia and New Zealand with a stop in Kenya. They were at their Kenyan home, Sagana Lodge, when the news of George's death reached them. It was Philip who told Elizabeth that her father had died - and that she was now queen.
- Philip didn't deal well with Elizabeth's rise to power. After King George's death, Philip gave up his career as a naval officer to support his wife's new royal duties and was known to butt heads with the Buckingham Palace staff. There were arguments about whether or not Elizabeth would keep his surname after she took the throne, but both the British Prime Minister Winston Churchill and Elizabeth's grandmother, Queen Mary, voted in favor to keep the family name as House of Windsor (rather than House of Mountbatten). This was also likely due to the fact that in the days after George's death, Philip's uncle, Louis "Dickie" Mountbatten, was overheard triumphantly declaring that "the House of Mountbatten now reigned," which understandably angered Queen Mary.
In April 1952, the queen mother issued a declaration that Windsor would continue to be the royal name. Philip, meanwhile, was pissed: he privately complained of being "nothing but a bloody amoeba," and railed against being "the only man in the country not allowed to give his name to his own children." But after both Queen Mary's death in 1953 and Churchill's resignation in 1955, the queen mother reversed the decision, aware of both Philip's frustration and the impending birth of their second son. In 1960, she issued an Order of Council stating that Elizabeth and Philip had adopted the surname Mountbatten-Windsor for their male-line descendants, saying, "The Queen has had this in mind for a long time and it is close to her heart." Their baby boy, Prince Andrew, was born just a week later. Today, it acts as a sort of optional last name for those in the family.
Lose Yourself in 13 Reasons Why's Brilliant, Haunting Soundtrack
For much of 13 Reasons Why, Clay Jensen (Dylan Minnette) spends his time walking around the halls of his high school with a pair of headphones and a cassette player, listening to the 13 tapes left behind by Hannah Baker (Katherine Langford), a former classmate who had committed suicide a few weeks earlier. After finishing the series, the first thing we wanted to do was reach for our own headphones, because the show's soundtrack could not be more perfect. With a great mix of indie hits (like Lord Huron's "The Night We Met," which plays at the school dance), pop covers (Selena Gomez's "Only You"), and vintage classics (get ready for The Cure and Joy Division), the dark drama becomes that much more hauntingly memorable. Minnette actually picked out many of the tracks himself, so you have him to thank while you enjoy the next 36 songs.
My Dad Was an Undocumented Immigrant - and My Biggest Inspiration
My father's story proves timing is everything. At least, that's how the saying goes, right? Whether it's falling in love, or just looking for a parking space on the busy streets of Los Angeles, timing can be the one ingredient that can alter a situation for better or worse. But what if I told you that timing can truly change lives? And that it can also destroy them?
My dad was only 14 years old when he crossed the Mexican border, or as Latinos like to joke, when the "border crossed him." Coming into the country with almost nothing, my father juggled multiple jobs as a busboy before attending night school to learn English at 18. A sharp student by nature, he learned English fairly quickly. By the time he was 20, he could converse with his American-born co-workers fluently, with little-to-no accent.
My father worked two jobs while I was in elementary school, one in construction, and a weekend job delivering pizzas. He worked many hours, all of the money going towards a private school my younger brother and I attended. I remember the most popular girl in my grade coming up to me to tell me that my father had delivered a pizza to her house over the weekend. I knew she did this to embarrass me. It didn't work.
It wasn't until I was in middle school that my father started reevaluating his life and what he wanted to do - not just as a father and husband, but as an individual. We had many conversations about his passions and interests during my childhood. While he always insisted that I pursue a college education, I couldn't help but wonder what my dad would have wanted to be if his home country had granted him the same opportunities mine did. Once, I asked him. "A doctor," he told me.
Two weeks shy of my 12th birthday, my father took the second biggest risk of his life and bought a Mexican restaurant. It was his first career move, and it was quite a big one.
What followed was a collection of many wins, losses, and, in 2008, one of the worst business years the restaurant would ever see during the economic rut. But even after all of the good days, slow days, and slower days, my dad still managed to successfully run a business for 13 years, bringing culture to the city he immigrated to and creating jobs - and damn good mole - for his community.
Yet, it still never really occurred to me just how successful my dad was, not by means of money, really, but by means of hard work.
I once dated a Caucasian guy whose father had been a rocket scientist. We were talking about college one day, and he proudly told me all about his father's alma mater, asking me where my father attended college. I told him he didn't. In fact, my father had only a sixth-grade education. My boyfriend's jaw dropped.
My dad is actually the epitome of the American dream.
I realized then and there that my dad was actually the epitome of the American dream. He not only created a home, became a businessman and sent his daughter to college, but he also became a beloved member of his community.
But as much as my father's success is credited to his sacrifices and hard work, my father was only really able to fulfill his dream because of one very critical element: the government.
In 1986, my father - along with 2.7 million undocumented immigrants - was granted a green card. This was thanks to the Reagan administration's Immigration Reform and Control Act, which made any immigrant who'd entered the country before 1982 eligible for amnesty. It was one of the largest immigration reform sweeps in this country's history, and it was great news for my father, who had entered the country in 1981.
My dad was allowed to apply for citizenship six years later; something that would help him greatly during his business loan application process years later.
It was hard work, sacrifice, and ultimately this country's immigration policy in the '80s that helped my father achieve the American dream.
It was hard work, sacrifice, and ultimately this country's immigration policy in the '80s that helped my father achieve the American dream. It was timing. Yet, if President Donald Trump's deportation efforts and his threat of an executive order to block federal funding to sanctuary cities are proof of anything, not every immigrant who enters the US with the goal to work will be granted the same aid my father received. Not every undocumented immigrant who comes here to work long hours, doing the jobs nobody wants to do, will be given a break by the country they gave their labor and life to.
In fact, some will actually be deported even after spending decades here, like Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos. The mother of two US-born children, who was living in Arizona for 20 years, was sent back to Nogales, Mexico days after Trump issued an executive order changing deportation priorities.
Yes, my father came into this country illegally. Yes, he lived in the US undocumented for several years; but he also cleaned your dishes, delivered your food, and helped build your buildings. He got to live out his American dream thanks to a reform that, though it was slightly flawed, helped situate many immigrants. He came into this country at arguably the right time. I wish I could say the same for everyone else.
This Bride Wore So Many Dresses at Her Indian-American Wedding, It's Hard to Keep Track
When your buddies NAS and Jay Sean perform at your wedding, you know you can expect a good playlist. But stylish party outfits? Well, that was up to the bride, Hayley Murthy, to master. Hayley and Dee held a gorgeous ceremony at Bacara Resort & Spa, gathering all their friends for the occasion. But that was after the pair headed to India for their engagement party, where Hayley slipped into a beautiful blue embroidered gown. Later, she celebrated her bachelorette in a white monogrammed swimsuit, and finally, it was time for her to pull out the rest of her bridal looks.
Hayley walked down the aisle in a voluminous Monique Lhuillier gown that would make any girl weak at the knees, but she brought along plenty of minidresses too, along with one asymmetrical long-sleeved sheath perfect for a formal rehearsal dinner. Right before the final reception, Hayley joined the groom's family for Hindu traditions where bundles of flowers were thrown over her sparkling Sabyasachi Couture creation. Read on to feast your eyes over every ensemble she wore during the memorable weekend.
This Bride Wore So Many Dresses at Her Indian-American Wedding, It's Hard to Keep Track
When your buddies NAS and Jay Sean perform at your wedding, you know you can expect a good playlist. But stylish party outfits? Well, that was up to the bride, Hayley Murthy, to master. Hayley and Dee held a gorgeous ceremony at Bacara Resort & Spa, gathering all their friends for the occasion. But that was after the pair headed to India for their engagement party, where Hayley slipped into a beautiful blue embroidered gown. Later, she celebrated her bachelorette in a white monogrammed swimsuit, and finally, it was time for her to pull out the rest of her bridal looks.
Hayley walked down the aisle in a voluminous Monique Lhuillier gown that would make any girl weak at the knees, but she brought along plenty of minidresses too, along with one asymmetrical long-sleeved sheath perfect for a formal rehearsal dinner. Right before the final reception, Hayley joined the groom's family for Hindu traditions where bundles of flowers were thrown over her sparkling Sabyasachi Couture creation. Read on to feast your eyes over every ensemble she wore during the memorable weekend.
My Dad Was an Undocumented Immigrant - and My Biggest Inspiration
My father's story proves timing is everything. At least, that's how the saying goes, right? Whether it's falling in love, or just looking for a parking space on the busy streets of Los Angeles, timing can be the one ingredient that can alter a situation for better or worse. But what if I told you that timing can truly change lives? And that it can also destroy them?
My dad was only 14 years old when he crossed the Mexican border, or as Latinos like to joke, when the "border crossed him." Coming into the country with almost nothing, my father juggled multiple jobs as a busboy before attending night school to learn English at 18. A sharp student by nature, he learned English fairly quickly. By the time he was 20, he could converse with his American-born co-workers fluently, with little-to-no accent.
My father worked two jobs while I was in elementary school, one in construction, and a weekend job delivering pizzas. He worked many hours, all of the money going towards a private school my younger brother and I attended. I remember the most popular girl in my grade coming up to me to tell me that my father had delivered a pizza to her house over the weekend. I knew she did this to embarrass me. It didn't work.
It wasn't until I was in middle school that my father started reevaluating his life and what he wanted to do - not just as a father and husband, but as an individual. We had many conversations about his passions and interests during my childhood. While he always insisted that I pursue a college education, I couldn't help but wonder what my dad would have wanted to be if his home country had granted him the same opportunities mine did. Once, I asked him. "A doctor," he told me.
Two weeks shy of my 12th birthday, my father took the second biggest risk of his life and bought a Mexican restaurant. It was his first career move, and it was quite a big one.
What followed was a collection of many wins, losses, and, in 2008, one of the worst business years the restaurant would ever see during the economic rut. But even after all of the good days, slow days, and slower days, my dad still managed to successfully run a business for 13 years, bringing culture to the city he immigrated to and creating jobs - and damn good mole - for his community.
Yet, it still never really occurred to me just how successful my dad was, not by means of money, really, but by means of hard work.
I once dated a Caucasian guy whose father had been a rocket scientist. We were talking about college one day, and he proudly told me all about his father's alma mater, asking me where my father attended college. I told him he didn't. In fact, my father had only a sixth-grade education. My boyfriend's jaw dropped.
My dad is actually the epitome of the American dream.
I realized then and there that my dad was actually the epitome of the American dream. He not only created a home, became a businessman and sent his daughter to college, but he also became a beloved member of his community.
But as much as my father's success is credited to his sacrifices and hard work, my father was only really able to fulfill his dream because of one very critical element: the government.
In 1986, my father - along with 2.7 million undocumented immigrants - was granted a green card. This was thanks to the Reagan administration's Immigration Reform and Control Act, which made any immigrant who'd entered the country before 1982 eligible for amnesty. It was one of the largest immigration reform sweeps in this country's history, and it was great news for my father, who had entered the country in 1981.
My dad was allowed to apply for citizenship six years later; something that would help him greatly during his business loan application process years later.
It was hard work, sacrifice, and ultimately this country's immigration policy in the '80s that helped my father achieve the American dream.
It was hard work, sacrifice, and ultimately this country's immigration policy in the '80s that helped my father achieve the American dream. It was timing. Yet, if President Donald Trump's deportation efforts and his threat of an executive order to block federal funding to sanctuary cities are proof of anything, not every immigrant who enters the US with the goal to work will be granted the same aid my father received. Not every undocumented immigrant who comes here to work long hours, doing the jobs nobody wants to do, will be given a break by the country they gave their labor and life to.
In fact, some will actually be deported even after spending decades here, like Guadalupe Garcia de Rayos. The mother of two US-born children, who was living in Arizona for 20 years, was sent back to Nogales, Mexico days after Trump issued an executive order changing deportation priorities.
Yes, my father came into this country illegally. Yes, he lived in the US undocumented for several years; but he also cleaned your dishes, delivered your food, and helped build your buildings. He got to live out his American dream thanks to a reform that, though it was slightly flawed, helped situate many immigrants. He came into this country at arguably the right time. I wish I could say the same for everyone else.
15 Ways Breastfeeding Completely Messes With Your Sanity
We're happy to present this article by Elizabeth Broadbent from one of our favorite sites, YourTango.
Everyone knows that postpartum moms are a little bit nuts. There's the hormones, the sleep deprivation, and the I-just-popped-a-baby-from-my-vagina-or-got-one-cut-out-of-me thing.
She has shared charge of an actual human being, who will expire if left sitting on the middle of the floor for too long. This would make anyone crazy.
Then, add breastfeeding into the mix. Breastfeeding moms are no more or less crazy than formula-feeding moms, but breastfeeding makes you crazy in ways formula feeding doesn't. I know - I've full-term-nursed three kids.
I loved mostly every minute of it, but I know I seemed downright insane to most of the non-nursing world. Here's why:
- You see your nipples as merely another bodily appendage.
No more are they special, secret places you keep under wraps at all times. No way. Your nipples are now food delivery devices.
Your baby will turn his head and stretch them in ways you never thought possible. And if you pump, what happens to your nipples will look like something from a fetish video. You won't care about any of these things. - You become proud of your boob size.
Big or small, medium or in between, you're proud of those hooters, because they're keeping a human being alive. Your bras may range into the middle end of the alphabet - and more properly be termed "harness" - but dammit, they're feeding little Braylynn. High-five, boobies! - You develop a nickname for your boobs.
You'll ask your baby if they want ta-ta, or milkies, or na-nas, possibly even boobie. When other people overhear you, they'll look at you like you just shouted the word "penis" in a crowded hallway. - You plan your wardrobe around your boobs and access thereof.
You can't go to the mall in that dress, because even if it does fit you from your postpartum days, you can't get to the ladies. Your husband in particular will not understand this.
When you don't do the two-shirt trick (one up, one down), you'll mostly settle for V-necks you can pull over. - At first, you worry endlessly about who can see your breasts.
You use a nursing cover. You pull and tug and do everything in your power to make sure no one sees so much as a millimeter of skin, you dirty, dirty girl.
Nipples are private, and nursing is private, and you're terrified someone might see what you're doing. - Then, you stop caring who sees, in a radical way.
Take a good long look, Trucker Man. Baby has to eat, and I need to feed him, so you're going to see some titty along the way. Get over it - it's a human breast, and you see more of that on a Victoria's Secret model than you do on nursing mother, anyway. - You fantasize about getting yelled at for nursing.
This is either your worst nightmare (see lady with the cover), or you're ready to go toe to toe with management over your right to nurse in any establishment you have the right to be in.
But you think about it on a regular basis, plan what you would say, and what you'd tell your girlfriends afterwards. - You taste your own breastmilk.
Anyone who says they haven't is a liar, liar, pants on fire. At some point in your nursing career, you absolutely have to see what it tastes like. Just once. For the record: vanilla ice cream. - You obsess about your "supply."
For those not in the know, "supply" means how much breastmilk you're producing at any one time. You might worry you have oversupply and that's why baby's throwing up. Or that you have low supply, and baby isn't peeing enough.
While worries about supply will fade as baby gets older, they never quite go away. You'll find yourself wondering if your growing toddler needs extra milkies when it's hot outside. - All of a sudden, you can imagine nursing a toddler.
Before you said uh-uh, no way, supergross . . . once they can ask for it, they should be cut off. Or once they have teeth, they should be finished.
But as your baby gets bigger, you slowly realize that when you make the decision to keep nursing every single day, you're eventually nursing a toddler. And your toddler is still such a baby. Full-term nursing for the win. - Unless you're a saint, you go through a phase where you judge formula-feeding moms.
Thinking your choice is far superior to theirs is a way for you to validate your own choice and feel that you're raising your child the right way. Insecure new moms need that validation, so they take it out on formula-feeders, a superconvenient target.
Luckily, the vast majority of nursing moms grow out of their judgy phase. Most of them. - You get excited about growing an actual person.
These hooters, right here, are the reason the baby gained three pounds. Boobs, I wish I could high-five you. Other people might think this is weird, but they've never grown a person with their own body. - You give "the look" to other nursing moms.
When you see another mom nursing in public, you at least give her a nod. Depending on your level of obsession, you may say hi or even thank her for nursing where other people can see her.
When you reach this level, you're what people call a "lactivist," and that's not a bad thing. - You covet normal sleep.
Oh, you sleep. If you cosleep, you sleep as much as any person with a baby possibly can (i.e. a lot). But you're constantly half-woken by a tiny person demanding to switch sides.
This pattern of half-waking can make you insanely covetous of the days when you slept without touching another person for hours on end. If you don't cosleep, you're awake all the time and probably exist in a delirious state of sleep deprivation. - You start viewing breastmilk as a miracle cure-all.
Got a cut? The stem cells in breastmilk will take care of that. Eye infection? Put on milk on it. If Bob Costas had known a lactating woman, he would've been back to commentating in a day.
Breastmilk cures all the things. Your insistence on this will make your household crazy.
Seriously, how do you think breastfeeding women go f*cking crazy?
More great reads from YourTango:
9 Things I'd Do Differently If I Had a Parenting Do-Over
11 Insane Things That Become Totally "Normal" When You're a Mom
9 Crazy Cool Facts About Breastfeeding No One Ever Told You
I Breastfed My Best Friend's Baby - and I Have Zero Regrets
Breastfeeding My Baby Literally Saved My Boobs - and My Life
Beyoncé Shares Never-Before-Seen Footage of Her Family on 9th Anniversary With Jay Z
Beyoncé dropped an updated video of her song "Die With You" in honor of her and Jay Z's ninth wedding anniversary on Tuesday, and you're going to need tissues for it. The one-minute Tidal video is full of memorable moments from the couple's wedding, lavish vacations, and the day Beyoncé gave birth to Blue. It even includes recent footage of Blue kissing Beyoncé's bare belly. The singer also released a 63-track playlist titled "IV EVER EVER," including Marvin Gaye's "I Want You," Stevie Wonder's "Overjoyed," and Michael Jackson's "I Can't Help It."
Yes, You Definitely Know Who Plays Alex in 13 Reasons Why
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13 Reasons Why has slowly taken over our lives, and we've been trying to figure out where we've seen all the cast members before. Some actors, like Brandon Flynn (aka Justin Foley), are just breaking into the industry. Others, like Dylan Minnette (aka Clay Jensen), have been appearing in shows and movies for years. The guy who plays Alex falls into the latter category; his name is Miles Heizer, and he's been acting since 2005, when he appeared on CSI: Miami. That's (probably) not why you know him, though. Heizer starred for six years on NBC's ensemble drama Parenthood. He played Drew Holt, the shy son of Sarah Braverman (Lauren Graham).
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If you didn't immediately recognize him, the blond dye job may have thrown you off! In addition to small TV roles, Heizer was in the 2016 film adaptation Nerve alongside Emma Roberts and Dave Franco.
Heartilage Piercings Are the New Earring Trend You're Going to Obsess Over
My first pair of earrings were simple studs, the generic pair I picked out when I got my ears pierced as a little girl, but as the years have gone on, my collection of unique, intricate earrings has grown and my everyday studs are a thing of the past. While there's no shortage of pom-pom earrings or single silver drop earrings in the fashion world, I assumed that all cartilage earrings were created equally. I thought that the round silver cartilage earring I rebelliously got pierced with in college (sorry again, Mom) would just be it, no tassels or fringes - and sadly, no diamonds.
There's no denying that it's difficult to design a unique yet chic cartilage earring simply because of the sensitivity and location on the ear, but a piercing legend in New York City has found the solution. Robbie Milian, the one with the piercing gun at celebrity favorite West 4 Tattoo, simply removed the bead from his client's cartilage ring, turned in the metal ends, and shaped the piercing into a heart. We've officially named this heart cartilage trend "heartilage," and we cannot get enough of it! It's the adorable way to spice up your piercing in a way we didn't think could be done.
Robbie's creativity with the heartilage piercing might have been inspired by his frequent heart daith piercings, the innermost area of cartilage, which he often pierces with a beaded heart ring, seen on his Instagram. Keep reading to see more photos of the heartilage trend.
President Obama's New DC Home Needed 1 Major Construction Change For Privacy
The Obama family moved out of the White House in January, but before they could move into their beautiful $5.3 million DC rental, construction crews had to make some last-minute upgrades. According to TMZ, a brick wall was built to fortify the property and the garage was turned into an office with a bathroom, presumably for the Secret Service to use.
The Obamas will be renting the nine-bedroom, eight-and-a-half-bathroom home until Sasha graduates, making President Barack Obama the first president to stay in Washington DC after his term since Woodrow Wilson. The home, located in the upscale Kalorama neighborhood, is clearly being protected with all the necessary security measures. And in addition to a new brick wall, the Obamas also got a new neighbor - Ivanka Trump and her family are moving in just two blocks away to be closer to President Donald Trump in the White House.
So Obama is building a Great Wall ? Nice! http://pic.twitter.com/qqCPlDnCOA
- 14 Days 🇺🇸 (@GigiTracyXO) January 6, 2017
Brighten Clothes With This Awesome Dry Laundry Booster
Brighten dingy laundry with this homemade eco-friendly dry laundry booster. Instead of paying for commercial brands, you can easily make your own with basic ingredients found at any grocery store. And once you pick up the basic ingredients, each batch costs pennies to make. Keep your all-natural booster contained in a small jar so it is handy - and seriously potent - when you're doing laundry.
What You'll Need:
- 2 cups washing soda
- 1/4 cup hydrogen peroxide
- Mixing bowl
- Fork
- Small container
Directions:
- Think of laundry booster as your detergent's best friend. Using washing soda really amps up this laundry helper, while hydrogen peroxide works together with your detergent to help clean your garments.
- Measure and add the washing soda to a mixing bowl, and then add the hydrogen peroxide. Gently stir with a fork.
- Use the fork to break up any lumps, creating a sand-like texture. When the mixture interacts with water, it creates bubbles of oxygen, which help lift tough stains and gently whiten whites.
- Pour the booster into a small container with a lid, and you're all set for tackling the laundry.
- For tough stains and dingy whites, soak clothes in warm water mixed with 1/4 cup of the laundry booster for 20 minutes or overnight before washing. And you can keep things all natural and make your own homemade eco-friendly liquid laundry detergent. In a rush? Simply add 1/4 cup of booster directly to your next load of laundry to give your detergent a bit of a kick.
For more cleaning supplies that won't break the bank, check out our top DIY picks.
Heartilage Piercings Are the New Earring Trend You're Going to Obsess Over
My first pair of earrings were simple studs, the generic pair I picked out when I got my ears pierced as a little girl, but as the years have gone on, my collection of unique, intricate earrings has grown and my everyday studs are a thing of the past. While there's no shortage of pom-pom earrings or single silver drop earrings in the fashion world, I assumed that all cartilage earrings were created equally. I thought that the round silver cartilage earring I rebelliously got pierced with in college (sorry again, Mom) would just be it, no tassels or fringes - and sadly, no diamonds.
There's no denying that it's difficult to design a unique yet chic cartilage earring simply because of the sensitivity and location on the ear, but a piercing legend in New York City has found the solution. Robbie Milian, the one with the piercing gun at celebrity favorite West 4 Tattoo, simply removed the bead from his client's cartilage ring, turned in the metal ends, and shaped the piercing into a heart. We've officially named this heart cartilage trend "heartilage," and we cannot get enough of it! It's the adorable way to spice up your piercing in a way we didn't think could be done.
Robbie's creativity with the heartilage piercing might have been inspired by his frequent heart daith piercings, the innermost area of cartilage, which he often pierces with a beaded heart ring, seen on his Instagram. Keep reading to see more photos of the heartilage trend.
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