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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Your Ultimate Disneyland Bucket List
When you go to Disneyland, there are some important goals you must accomplish. The hardcore Disney fans know that besides the standard rides and attractions, there are quintessential landmarks that everyone must experience. We have created your ultimate Disneyland bucket list so that you can get the most out of your trip to the most magical place on earth. Here are the can't-miss activities that are very necessary to check off your list. Take a look!
Read 'Em and Weep! 49 Tattoos Inspired by Famous Books
The things we read in the books we love often stay with us for a long time, but for some, they stay forever - literally. Tattoos based on books are a beautiful way of keeping our favorite literary memories, characters, and quotes alive even after we've turned the last page. We've rounded up some artistic interpretations of famous works - from the Harry Potter and Hunger Games series to Pride and Prejudice and The Little Prince. Read 'em and weep!
29 Chic Geode Decor Products to Heal Your Home
Though the effectiveness of crystals is up for debate, the multidimensional shapes and vibrant colors make them simultaneously chic and calming as home decor accents. Brands have taken note, too: geode-inspired products are now available for every different corner of your home and at various price points. Ahead, we've rounded up some of our favorite items to come out of this persistent trend.
Master Puerto Rican Food With These Mouthwatering Classic Recipes
Puerto Rico: the land of gorgeous beaches and mouthwatering food you can never get enough of. Whether you took a trip to the island, fell in love with the dishes you ate at restaurants, and want to re-create them at home, or you're trying to ace the food you grew up eating (like pernil and polvorones), scroll ahead for 12 classic recipes you should try, without a question.
Coffee-Lovers Will Develop a Caffeine Addiction to Lip Smacker's Newest Launch
Beauty and java addicts are about to flip out over Lip Smacker's new Lip Cafe Frappes ($4 each) lip balms. The '90s brand has already impressed us with irresistible lip balms in adorable Disney and soda packaging, and we're sure no coffee-lover will be able to resist the five new flavors of the frappe-shaped containers.
Each balm is encased in a coffee cup with the cap in the shape of a whipped-cream swirl. The sweetly scented balms (which will be available in Fred Meyers stores and on the Lip Smacker website starting in May) come in five scrumptious flavors: Vanilla Chai, Cinnamon Churro, Caramel, Mocha Chip, and Pumpkin Spice. Each flavor smells astonishingly similar to its cafe drink counterpart. We're particularly fond of the Pumpkin Spice flavor, which tastes like our favorite Fall indulgence without being overly sugary.
To use the aromatic treats, twist the whipped-cream cap off the coffee cup base and apply the delectable balm to your lips. Read on to see all five enticing flavors.
See Every Item in the Lorac x Pirates of the Caribbean Collection
Earlier this year, prestige makeup brand Lorac Cosmetics revealed on Instagram that in anticipation of the May release of Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales, it'd be releasing a collaboration inspired by the film. We finally have a look at the eight-piece launch! In the mix are an astronomy-themed blush and highlighter palette (glow like the stars!), double-ended lip colors (including an edgy blue hue), and an eye palette complete with a smudgy eyeliner to re-create Jack Sparrow's iconic look. Needless to say, fans of limited-edition beauty swag will need these items in their stashes. Keep reading to see the entire collection before it launches later this month.
Jared Kushner Is Working at the White House - But Doing What, Exactly?
As reports broke of President Donald Trump's son-in-law-cum-Senior Adviser Jared Kushner traveling to Iraq at the request of an American general, questions abounded. Namely, what exactly is Kushner's role in the White House? What are his daily activities? And what (if any) experience does he bring to bear? Read on for some answers.
Is This Even Legal?
Officially, Jared Kushner's title is senior White House adviser. But it's already quite apparent that his job has some ambiguous responsibilities that are as wide-sweeping as they are unprecedented. Kushner's appointment itself was contested as possibly breaking an antinepotism law; despite it, his appointment has yet to be legally challenged, and he was sworn in on Jan. 23.
What Are His Responsibilities?
The 36-year-old real estate mogul has been tapped by Trump to lead various (and ostensibly unrelated) policy pushes. Officially, Kushner will lead an American effort to establish peace between Israel and Palestine - yet even that position is clouded in doubt; Kushner is an Orthodox Jew with zero diplomatic experience and has strong ties to Israel that are both personal and religious.
According to CNN, Kushner's authority permeates through almost every branch of government. Since officially joining the Trump administration, Kushner has reportedly taken on a role in negotiating trade deals with China, reopening productive trade conversations with China, leading a push for bureaucratic innovation, and reforming the criminal justice system.
Kushner's role is so influential, The Washington Post even referred to him as a "shadow secretary of state" after he organized meetings between the United States and Mexico through "back-channels."
Does He Have Relevant Experience?
Despite his inexperience in government and litany of potential conflicts of interests, Kushner seems to have assumed responsibility for roles that are, indeed, typically left to the secretary of state and, in some cases, the president himself.
Relatively speaking, Kushner has almost no background in foreign relations. After graduating from Harvard (where his father, a wealthy and known Democratic donor, reportedly gifted the school with $2.5 million), Kushner inherited a commercial real estate empire from his father. Kushner also bought The New York Observer when he was just 25 years old in 2008.
Beyond buying and selling buildings and the occasional publication, Kushner's government experience closely aligns with the president's: zero to none.
Target Is Empowering Breastfeeding Moms With Public Feeding Stations
As if moms didn't already love Target, this chain is giving women another reason to be obsessed with their stores. To the delight of many shoppers, some Targets have rolled out a "nursing nook" or "feeding station" for moms to be able to nourish their little ones in comfort.
These thoughtful areas aren't set up in a private room or dark corner meant to hide moms. Instead, they are normalizing the concept of moms feeding their babies by keeping the area in public. Along with cozy chairs and pillows, the designated space has Boppy pillows, breastfeeding covers, and free breast pads.
Kristy Welker, a representative for Target, told Scary Mommy that the company is testing these nursing areas in a few stores but it does not currently have plans to expand the concept to all locations.
"In late 2016, we began testing designated nursing rooms at two stores in Minnesota. We will continue to evaluate guest feedback on this test to determine broader rollout to additional stores and we always appreciate hearing from our guests about how we can better meet their needs," Welker said. "Fitting rooms are available for women who wish to breastfeed their babies privately, even if others are waiting to use the fitting rooms. Guests who choose to breastfeed in public areas of the store are welcome to do so without being made to feel uncomfortable. Additionally, store leaders are empowered to make decisions that help meet the needs of the guests they serve."
Dr. Harvey Karp Thinks He Knows What May Lead to Autism in Some Children
In the five years since the link between autism and vaccines was proven to be based on fraudulent data, study after study has proven that vaccines are not to blame for autism spectrum disorders. But what they haven't done is explain what does cause the disorders and why the number of children diagnosed each year is skyrocketing.
At a recent Healthy Child Healthy World and Environmental Working Group luncheon designed to raise awareness about pollutants in our food and environment, Dr. Harvey Karp - the pediatrician probably best known for his wildly popular The Happiest Baby series of parenting guides - turned to the topic on many parents minds and addressed concerns about autism.
He said:
"Something has changed and we all know about all this discussion about immunizations and is it mercury in immunizations, all this kind of stuff. Doesn't seem so. Lots of studies [are] being done now, as much as you can know something in science, [and] we know that immunizations are really good and they're not associated with autism.
So the question is: well then what is going on? And there's two explanations currently. One is that we're just calling things autism that we didn't used to call autism - there's a shift in diagnosis. That clearly has happened; it might be attributed, maybe, to half of the cases. But, it seems that there's another half of cases that never existed before, that are new and that shouldn't be happening. And so, we have to ask ourselves why.
And one theory, is it's an exposure to a certain class of chemicals that are called endocrine disrupting chemicals . . . It turns out that there are many different types of chemicals that are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are in plasticized plastic. You've heard of BPA, that's an endocrine disrupting chemical. BPA was first created to be an estrogen. Then they found they could put it into plastics. Every single one of you have BPA in your bodies just from all the exposure you have. You have phthalates, which are plastic parts, as well which are in every new car...things like that. All of those have a hormonal effect and there are dozens of others; all different classes. The weird thing is that hormones are signalers, they tell cells 'Do this, don't do that' and what can happen is these hormonally active chemicals make it into the brains of young babies or even before birth and shift the brain's development.
The reason I think that this could be related to autism is because it's something that isn't split evenly between boys and girls. Boys get more autism, boys get 4 times more autism, they're diagnosed 9 times more with Asperger's Syndrome. So it could be that if we just pushed it a little bit further, that may be the reason that we're seeing this increase. I don't know the answer, but I do know that we have to find the answer. Scientists are looking for that now, but we need to do more research on it."
So just what is BPA and why did it seep into our kids' brains?
According to the EWG, it was invented 120 years ago and was most recently used to manufacture hard plastic water bottles, baby bottles, and epoxy linings of metal food cans. "BPA can mimic the hormone estrogen in the body and disrupt the endocrine system, a danger to developing humans and animals." In 2009, studies showing that BPA was leaching out of baby bottles and infant formula cans and into humans pressured leading bottle manufacturers to stop using the chemicals in their manufacturing processes, and over the next year, most states banned the use of BPA in children's products, but it is still used in many canned foods. But according to Dr. Karp, BPA's replacement, BPS, may be just as dangerous. A recent study shows that "in utero exposure to BPS might lead to neurodevelopmental disorders later in life" and "that male hormones might be particularly disturbed by this abnormal cell development."
So what's a parent to do?
BPS is not clearly marked on products and can actually be found in BPA-free products. According to The Soft Landing, parents will want to:
- Steer clear of any plastic containers marked with #7. These BPA-free products appear to be made with BPS.
- Eat as many fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables as possible. Cans used for canned fruits and veggies can be lined in BPA and BPS.
- Choose silicone storage products. They're BPA and BPS free.
- Sign up for EWG's alerts that will keep you up to date on all the latest studies and findings.
13 Reasons Why: Where You've Already Seen Dylan Minnette
After an incredibly long wait, the popular book 13 Reasons Why came to life when it premiered on Netflix last Friday. The series follows a teen (Minnette) who is grappling with the death of a classmate when he suddenly receives a box of tapes that explain why she took her own life. While most of the stars are relative newcomers, you might recognize the show's leading man, Dylan Minnette. Before playing Clay Jensen, the actor has been in a slew of popular movies and shows including Prison Break, as young Michael. Here's where you may have seen him before.
Why a Flight Attendant Asked a Mom With a Screaming Baby to Move
One mom was pretty much living the fear of every parent who has ever traveled alone with kids on a recent Southwest flight. She was with her two young girls when according to a neighbor sitting nearby, her baby burst into a major meltdown. No matter what the mom did, she just couldn't console her baby or put an end to the "very loud" crying fit.
Carrie Jaboor was seated behind the mom and watched as an airline employee walked up to the mom and asked calmly asked her to come to the back of the plane. However when she turned around, the exchange was the complete opposite of what she expected. "I looked back and saw him blowing bubbles for the little girl until she stopped crying as he was also giving tissues to the mother and consoling her as she was crying too," Carrie shared with the Love What Matters Facebook page. "There are some seriously kind people in this world."
Although some could have been more than a bit annoyed by the child's crying, this kind flight attendant didn't blame the mom and instead showed compassion to both the parent and her child.
13 Reasons Why: Where You've Already Seen Dylan Minnette
After an incredibly long wait, the popular book 13 Reasons Why came to life when it premiered on Netflix last Friday. The series follows a teen (Minnette) who is grappling with the death of a classmate when he suddenly receives a box of tapes that explain why she took her own life. While most of the stars are relative newcomers, you might recognize the show's leading man, Dylan Minnette. Before playing Clay Jensen, the actor has been in a slew of popular movies and shows including Prison Break, as young Michael. Here's where you may have seen him before.
The Best Looks From Coachella '16 to Inspire Your Festival Wardrobe Now
Coachella style might be predictable at this point, but that doesn't make it any less fun. During the music festival in Indio, CA, last year we spotted bandana neck scarves, fringe galore, chunky metallic jewels, reflective sunnies, and a major nod to the '90s. Check out all the best looks and consider them your inspiration for the upcoming season no matter where you live.
The 2017 Dates For Halloween Time at Walt Disney World Are Here - It Starts REALLY Early!
It's never too early to get excited about Halloween, especially if you're planning to celebrate at Walt Disney World! The park just announced the official 2017 dates for Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party. So when do we get to celebrate? The fun and spooky time will occur from Aug. 25 to Nov. 1. That's right, you can get in on the festivities as early as August. Check out the specific dates below to find out when party events will take place.
- August 25 and 29
- September 1, 7, 10, 12, 15, 17, 19, 22, 24, 26 and 29
- October 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 10, 12, 13, 15, 17, 19, 20, 22, 24, 26, 27, 29 and 31
- November 1
"Don't miss your chance to collect candies, sweets and frightfully delightful treats - all while the park hosts grim grinning ghosts, eerie entertainment and Disney Characters that go bump in the night," the Walt Disney World website says. Who's going to start planning their costumes now? We are so ready!
Amal Clooney's Biggest Style Secret Is Decades Old
Aside from Amal Clooney's natural ability to put together an outfit, she's got another thing going for her: a vintage wardrobe. Because somehow - when the human rights activist and lawyer is not working to better our world and defend high-profile clients - she finds time to thrift shop. Sure, she's got some go-to contemporary labels, including Altuzarra, Giambattista Valli, and Gucci, but Amal's also got an eye for one-of-a-kind pieces.
She secures a handful of them from William Vintage and styles them with seasonal It bags, power pumps, and dark sunglasses. If we had to guess, we'd say Amal's goal isn't to mix high and low but to mix the new with the old. The outcome is a signature look that lands Amal on best dressed lists but also serves up inspiration for business women on the go. Scroll to find Amal's most memorable vintage ensembles yet.
What Did Kate Middleton Do Before Becoming a Royal?
Image Source: Getty / Tim Graham
For most of us, Kate Middleton came into our lives officially when her engagement to Prince William was announced back in October 2010. When the couple married in April 2011, the world was introduced to the woman we now know as the duchess of Cambridge, a wife, humanitarian, mother of two, and of course, future queen. With all the information we've gotten about Kate's duties as duchess, we started thinking about what her life was like before she was thrust into the spotlight as a global icon. Sure, in a lot of ways she's changed since getting married (who hasn't?), but we have to believe that underneath her title, she's still the same old Kate. Here's what her royal highness was up to before she became a member of Britain's most famous family.
Working Girl
After graduating from the University of St. Andrews in Fife, Scotland, Kate accepted a position as an accessory buyer with British retailer Jigsaw. The chain's founder, Belle Robinson, has since revealed details about what Kate was like as an employee: "I was so impressed by her," she told The Standard in 2008. "She sat in the kitchen at lunchtime and chatted with everyone from the van drivers to the accounts girls. She wasn't precious."
In November 2007, Kate decided to leave Jigsaw and began working as a photographer, website designer, and marketing officer for her parents' event planning company, Party Pieces. The following year she launched a junior brand to the firm called First Birthdays, and continued to work with her family until January 2011, just months before she married William.
Sister, Sister
Postcollege, Kate moved into a flat on Old Church Street in London's exclusive Chelsea neighborhood with her sister Pippa; their parents, Carole and Michael Middleton, purchased the apartment in 2002 for all three of their children to live in. Pippa continued to reside there with their brother James well after Kate married Will and moved to a four-bedroom farmhouse on the Welsh island of Anglesey. Pippa recently moved out of the apartment to live nearby in a house with her fiancée, James Matthews.
Image Source: Getty / Niki Nikolova
Girls Just Wanna Have Fun
Kate was just like any other young woman finding her footing after college: she went out for drinks with friends at London hotspots like Boujis, Mahiki, and Bunga Bunga; danced the night away at clubs, parties, and festivals; and attended high-profile events like book signings, charity events, and Wimbledon (she's still a fixture in the stands to this day). Kate would lunch at the Bluebird cafe around the corner from her Chelsea flat, shop at Marks & Spencer and Waitrose supermarkets, and ride her bike around town for exercise.
Standing by Her Man
Keep in mind that throughout this whole time, Kate was still dating Prince William - and had become something of a paparazzi darling since leaving the safe haven of their college campus. On her 25th birthday, Kate opened the front door of her flat to find over 30 photographers and local TV crews as she walked to her car. William wasn't happy about this, and Clarence House released a statement saying, "Prince William wants more than anything for the paparazzi to stop harassing her." It's a move that his younger brother Prince Harry recently took when it came to the harassment of his own girlfriend, actress Meghan Markle, and her family.
Despite the constant public attention, Kate dutifully attended William's polo matches and was by his side at the wedding of Camilla's daughter, Laura Parker Bowles, as well as the Princess Diana Memorial Concert that he and Harry threw in 2007. That year, the royal couple hit a rough patch and decided to part ways; they reunited in the Summer of 2010, and during a vacation in Kenya in October 2010, Prince William put a (very special) ring on it.
Hand-Pressed Flower Nails Are the Prettiest Accessory For Spring
There's no shortage of creative and pretty nail art inspiration for Spring, but this one tops the lot. Pressed flower nails are our new obsession. Fresh flowers and nail art, what's not to love?
Image Source: 20th Century Fox
In the words of Miranda Priestly of The Devil Wears Prada, these Spring floral might just be "groundbreaking." The trend uses tiny wild flowers, dried and pressed to create the most dainty accessories. A gel base and top coat will ensure the flowers are fully sealed in and won't lift off the nail. Whether all nails end up covered with the tiny petals, or only few petite flowers and gold flakes give minimalist finish, this look is blooming beautiful!
The best part is that you can do it at home. Get out on a Spring walk, and scout out your own tiny flowers to re-create this adorable art. Press them between the pages of a heavy book until they dry out. If you don't have an at-home gel system be sure to use a good quality top coat twice to seal in the flowers onto your nails.
Dr. Harvey Karp Thinks He Knows What May Lead to Autism in Some Children
In the five years since the link between autism and vaccines was proven to be based on fraudulent data, study after study has proven that vaccines are not to blame for autism spectrum disorders. But what they haven't done is explain what does cause the disorders and why the number of children diagnosed each year is skyrocketing.
At a recent Healthy Child Healthy World and Environmental Working Group luncheon designed to raise awareness about pollutants in our food and environment, Dr. Harvey Karp - the pediatrician probably best known for his wildly popular The Happiest Baby series of parenting guides - turned to the topic on many parents minds and addressed concerns about autism.
He said:
"Something has changed and we all know about all this discussion about immunizations and is it mercury in immunizations, all this kind of stuff. Doesn't seem so. Lots of studies [are] being done now, as much as you can know something in science, [and] we know that immunizations are really good and they're not associated with autism.
So the question is: well then what is going on? And there's two explanations currently. One is that we're just calling things autism that we didn't used to call autism - there's a shift in diagnosis. That clearly has happened; it might be attributed, maybe, to half of the cases. But, it seems that there's another half of cases that never existed before, that are new and that shouldn't be happening. And so, we have to ask ourselves why.
And one theory, is it's an exposure to a certain class of chemicals that are called endocrine disrupting chemicals . . . It turns out that there are many different types of chemicals that are endocrine disrupting chemicals that are in plasticized plastic. You've heard of BPA, that's an endocrine disrupting chemical. BPA was first created to be an estrogen. Then they found they could put it into plastics. Every single one of you have BPA in your bodies just from all the exposure you have. You have phthalates, which are plastic parts, as well which are in every new car...things like that. All of those have a hormonal effect and there are dozens of others; all different classes. The weird thing is that hormones are signalers, they tell cells 'Do this, don't do that' and what can happen is these hormonally active chemicals make it into the brains of young babies or even before birth and shift the brain's development.
The reason I think that this could be related to autism is because it's something that isn't split evenly between boys and girls. Boys get more autism, boys get 4 times more autism, they're diagnosed 9 times more with Asperger's Syndrome. So it could be that if we just pushed it a little bit further, that may be the reason that we're seeing this increase. I don't know the answer, but I do know that we have to find the answer. Scientists are looking for that now, but we need to do more research on it."
So just what is BPA and why did it seep into our kids' brains?
According to the EWG, it was invented 120 years ago and was most recently used to manufacture hard plastic water bottles, baby bottles, and epoxy linings of metal food cans. "BPA can mimic the hormone estrogen in the body and disrupt the endocrine system, a danger to developing humans and animals." In 2009, studies showing that BPA was leaching out of baby bottles and infant formula cans and into humans pressured leading bottle manufacturers to stop using the chemicals in their manufacturing processes, and over the next year, most states banned the use of BPA in children's products, but it is still used in many canned foods. But according to Dr. Karp, BPA's replacement, BPS, may be just as dangerous. A recent study shows that "in utero exposure to BPS might lead to neurodevelopmental disorders later in life" and "that male hormones might be particularly disturbed by this abnormal cell development."
So what's a parent to do?
BPS is not clearly marked on products and can actually be found in BPA-free products. According to The Soft Landing, parents will want to:
- Steer clear of any plastic containers marked with #7. These BPA-free products appear to be made with BPS.
- Eat as many fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables as possible. Cans used for canned fruits and veggies can be lined in BPA and BPS.
- Choose silicone storage products. They're BPA and BPS free.
- Sign up for EWG's alerts that will keep you up to date on all the latest studies and findings.
Why All-Clad's Latest Gadget May Be Worth the $1,000 Price Tag
All-Clad has just released a kitchen gadget you may want to get your hands on (or add to your wedding registry). It's called the Prep&Cook ($1,000), a "cooking food processing machine," and it's intended to be your slow cooker, food processor, stand mixer, steamer, and blender all in one product. Wouldn't it be nice to replace all those clunky unitaskers with one gadget? But how does it work?! What can you make with it? Let's take a look at this high-tech device.
Yes, a Protester Actually Tried to Hand the Portland Mayor a Pepsi
When the Portland, OR, city council convened on April 5, they probably didn't expect a protester to come "armed" with a Pepsi. However, that's exactly what happened.
The protester, who reportedly said his name was Carlos Enrique and that he used to formerly work at the Boston Herald, first spoke to Mayor Ted Wheeler. Enrique questioned how Mayor Wheeler could sign ordinances despite numerous protesters coming to the meetings. "It made me kind of wonder like how could someone just endure people people coming and berating you every week and everyone gets mad and you say I'm signing the ordinance anyway," he said. He went on to say, "What I realize is that the language of resistance has not been properly translated to you." Enrique then gets up, approaches the mayor, and hands him a Pepsi. Security rushes and takes Enrique away - but not before he opens up another Pepsi.
Sound familiar? It looks like the protester was trying to make a point about Pepsi's controversial commercial with Kendall Jenner that aired earlier this week. In it, Jenner hands cops Pepsi as a peaceful gesture. The video quickly drew anger from the internet and even Martin Luther King Jr.'s daughter, Bernice King, for attempting to capitalize on a social justice movement. The commercial was pulled within a day and Pepsi apologized for the ad.
According to the Huffington Post, Enrique, or whoever this man is, did not work at the Boston Herald. You can watch the entire ordeal above, starting at 2:50:54. It's unclear who this man really is, but he definitely made a point that Pepsi cans don't solve anything.
Millennials, Prepare to Flip Out Over This Real-Life Barbie Dream House Airbnb
From our iPhone cases to our workout clothes and even our kitchen utensils, millennial pink has taken over our lives in more ways than we could've possibly imagined, but this home just took the obsession to a whole new level. Welcome to Eaton House Studio, the all-pink Airbnb mansion that can only be described as a Barbie Dream House, but with a steeper price tag.
The six-bedroom, six-bathroom castle accommodates 30 people comfortably and for $2,310 a night, it promises a lifetime supply of Instagram content. You might be rolling your eyes at the thought of traveling for millennial pink, but this castle is really something special. Located in Essex in the UK, the Eaton House Studio is filled with all the glitter and floral arrangements you could imagine. Some bedrooms feature "simple" light-pink walls, while others light up with neon signs.
The neon-pink exterior paint job is honestly the most subtle aspect of the entire home. And yes, there are pink-free rooms, like the monochromatic tiled bathroom and a saloon-themed guesthouse, but they are equally as extravagant. Keep reading to see photos of the insane all-pink Airbnb home, and get ready to fall in love.
The Number of Calories in a Sweet Potato May Surprise You
Packed with vitamin A and a great source of energy-sustaining complex carbs, sweet potatoes are having their moment in the healthy-eating spotlight. If you haven't been eating them because you're worried about them making you gain weight, this should ease your mind.
Eating sweet potatoes can actually help you lose weight because they're relatively low in calories. One medium baked sweet potato (about 3/4 cup) is just 100 calories. If you compare that to a slice of equal-calorie whole wheat bread, this orange tuber offers the same amount of carbs and almost twice the amount of filling fiber at 3.7 grams.
Aside from offering hunger-satiating fiber and energizing complex carbs, sweet potatoes have a relatively low glycemic index rating (50), which can prevent spikes in your blood sugar levels. They also contain a compound that increases levels of adiponectin in the body, the blood-sugar regulating hormone. When your blood sugar levels are regulated, it prevents sugar cravings that can make you eat half a pan of brownies.
Sweet potatoes, as the name suggests, are naturally sweet, and eating one can help satisfy your sweet tooth, so they're a great alternative to a sugary muffin or bowl of brown sugar oatmeal. Pair your sweet potato with a source of protein and healthy fat and you'll keep hunger at bay all morning long. Try a sweet potato smoothie, this avocado, tofu, sweet potato, and cashew bowl, warm sweet potato toast, or sweet potato tofu scramble.
If you want to nosh on sweet potato for dinner, aside from baked or roasted, try a chili-stuffed sweet potato or an easy-to-whip-up homemade sweet potato veggie burger. And for dessert? A slice of sweet potato banana protein bread!
With so many ways to enjoy this orange root veggie, don't just wait until Thanksgiving or order sweet potato fries when you're out to dinner. Bake a bunch on Sunday afternoon so you can enjoy them all week long.
Why All-Clad's Latest Gadget May Be Worth the $1,000 Price Tag
All-Clad has just released a kitchen gadget you may want to get your hands on (or add to your wedding registry). It's called the Prep&Cook ($1,000), a "cooking food processing machine," and it's intended to be your slow cooker, food processor, stand mixer, steamer, and blender all in one product. Wouldn't it be nice to replace all those clunky unitaskers with one gadget? But how does it work?! What can you make with it? Let's take a look at this high-tech device.
This Newborn Did Things on His Time - and Didn't Give a Sh*t About His Midwife's Roots
Carrie Hall always puts her patients first, and this dedication was captured in a priceless photo from a recent delivery. During an ordinary day on call, the midwife and nurse from Kentucky decided to take a chance and go for a hair appointment, but a particular little one had a different agenda.
Prior to arriving at the salon, Carrie called the hospital to check in and found out that there was a patient in labor but that she wasn't progressing rapidly. Considering that it would likely be hours until she was needed and that she was right by the hospital, Carrie went ahead with her beauty time. "My hairdresser had just finished foiling my hair when the nurses called and said the patient was ready to deliver," Carrie told POPSUGAR. "The local hospital was five minutes away, so foils and all, I went to catch a baby!"
The patient was ready to push as soon as Carrie arrived, and she delivered her precious baby in less than 20 minutes. "Then, I got back in my car, went back to the shop, and finished my hair!" she said. "Needless to say, momma, baby, and my hair are great!"
The Best Looks From Coachella '16 to Inspire Your Festival Wardrobe Now
Coachella style might be predictable at this point, but that doesn't make it any less fun. During the music festival in Indio, CA, last year we spotted bandana neck scarves, fringe galore, chunky metallic jewels, reflective sunnies, and a major nod to the '90s. Check out all the best looks and consider them your inspiration for the upcoming season no matter where you live.
OMG, Riverdale Fans - This Is When We'll Find Out Jason Blossom's Killer
Between all the different types of drama on Riverdale, it sometimes falls to the wayside that there is a murderer on the loose, but for fans who can't stand not knowing who the heck killed football star Jason Blossom, there is an end in sight! At least, according to Jughead actor (and fan favorite) Cole Sprouse.
POPSUGAR caught up with Sprouse before the Riverdale panel at WonderCon, and he promised resolution for Jason Blossom's murder mystery.
"To answer probably a question that's on a lot of people's minds is: the audience knows, and will know, who the killer is. The town will know who the killer is. And that narrative arc will be resolved season one. So it's not something that's going to span however many seasons; it sees closure."
However, both Sprouse and costar Lili Reinhart also dropped hints about a whole new mystery to come. "There's going to be a new mystery involved," spilled Reinhart, noting: "That mystery is kind of started in the finale of our season one." Sprouse, in the true spirit of his sarcastic, witty character, couldn't help but add: "As they often do!"
So, there we have it. We'll know who murdered Jason by the end of this season, but then we'll have a whole new problem on our hands, and only time will tell what the new mystery will have in store. As if we needed another reason to tune in!
Gina Rodriguez Is Here to Kick the Gender Wage Gap's Ass
Before I even sit down on the couch next to Gina Rodriguez, she starts peppering me with facts about the wage gap. You see, an unkind, uneducated social media troll has just left her a nasty comment on Instagram saying that the wage gap doesn't exist, and she's had it. "Can you believe it?" she says, her own frustrated disbelief bouncing off the walls of the New York City hotel room we're in. I tell her that, unfortunately, I can. Right now women are typically paid 20 percent less than men, on average, even for doing the exact same job. It's a sad statistic that, as a young woman in the workforce, I've heard over and over again. Surprise, surprise, it doesn't get any easier to hear.
That's why the Jane the Virgin star has teamed up with Luna nutrition bars to fight for equality for women in the workplace. It's a topic she feels extremely passionate about, although she admits she's still learning. A lot of women might find themselves in the same boat - aware of a pay discrepancy between themselves and a male co-worker, but unsure of how to move forward or what action is needed to correct it - but Rodriguez is here to help anyone who wants to be educated.
As we chat in a room overlooking Trump Tower (the implications of which were not lost on me), the Golden Globe Award-winning actress and activist opened up about self-worth, empathy, and how women can take a stand.
POPSUGAR: There are many people in this country who deny that the gender pay gap even exists and dismiss it as a "myth." How do we even begin to communicate with or get through to those people?
Gina Rodriguez: I just wish I could talk to every single one. I'm not the kind of person who can ignore the negative. It stays that way if you don't touch people. Empathy won't exist if you're not like, "Hey, I'm here, I'm a human being." I'm still learning, because I don't know all the answers. I really don't. That's why this is so important to me! The gender pay gap in Hollywood was broken open in Hollywood a few years ago, since we had some really stellar women who weren't afraid to say, "Hey, I'm not getting paid as much as my counterparts." But this is happening across the board in every job, right? So when Luna came to me with this campaign, I was interested in it because at the time I found myself just so appreciative to be working. I was afraid to speak up, and I think a lot of women suffer from fear of being just so appreciative. Like, "I'm glad I have a job, I'm glad I'm here, I'm glad I can help support my family." Any riff-raff and I'm out, and I can't afford that. We are stronger when we come together. One thing that Luna does is champion and uplift women. We need to raise awareness for kids like this who will jump on my Instagram and say that the gender pay gap is a myth.
PS: How are you guys going about doing that?
GR: We're working with two organizations that specifically will help women get equipped with these kind of tools to help them have these conversations. I'm literally learning these myself, because for so long I was too appreciative to speak up, too scared. We're doing 20 percent off Luna bars to represent the 20 percent average pay gap, but also the American Association of University Women, who we're working with to donate and match up to $100,000 so that we can have salary negotiation workshops, because that's where you learn to have those conversations. Again, I'm learning how to have these conversations, because they scare me. They scare anyone. Just bringing them up makes people go crazy and get angry! It makes people get angry because that's what the truth does. The truth infuriates people. It can even infuriate me, because I don't always know the answer. We're trying to create solutions. We're also working with Lean In, which is a phenomenal nonprofit organization started by COO of Facebook Sheryl Sandberg, who's just a G. [laughs] She understands the necessity for women to have these communities so they can have these conversations, because they're terrifying.
PS: One reason for the gender pay gap is that women are far less likely than men to negotiate a higher salary or raise, usually because of self-confidence issues. Do you have any advice for female employees out there who are struggling with this and need encouragement?
GR: I think that because I don't have all the answers, AAUW and Lean In are going to be helpful for all of us. But I will say that it starts with self-worth, and it starts with self-love. That kind of confidence bleeds into every facet of your life. Not only speaking up for yourself for what you deserve in the workplace, but how you speak up in your own communities and your own friend circles, your relationship, your family . . . it's an important tool that I think is a part of this conversation. Even further than that, that self-love translates into supporting others. When you love yourself, it's very difficult to hate. When you uplift yourself and support the decisions you make, it's very easy to do that for other women. Little by little, support the women around you. Have these conversations that are difficult, learn new tools, and then teach someone what you've learned.
PS: I imagine that the set of Jane the Virgin, being such a feminist show, is a great work environment for women.
GR: It's fantastic. The women are very much cared for, and the men are cared for. There's very much an equal playing field on our set, and that's because it starts from the top down. It's Jennie Urman. She sets the tone, and the tone is treating everyone with respect and dignity, and being kind. There's no political totem pole. The PA is treated just like the producer is. There's respect because we all are needed to make that machine work. If you take out one piece, the machine falls apart. We're very conscientious of that, and our top-down environment supports that. You come on our set, and you feel that.
PS: Which is amazing. Unfortunately, so many other women face discrimination, harassment, and sexism at work, especially in industries that are predominantly male. If you could give one piece of advice to women working in hostile or unfair work environments, what would you say?
GR: Find your fellow women in that situation, and start creating a community and a voice together. Those are not easy things to be dealing with, so you don't want to deal with them alone. Find the people that are going to align themselves with you, that are going to be there to support you in this difficult journey. That is not an easy thing, and I send lots of prayers and love to the women who are going through that. That is not an easy environment, and sometimes it means taking yourself out of that environment. There's change to be made in that environment, though, which is the exciting part about it. If you are in a place where there is sexism or sexual harassment, or a very clear inequality, then that means that you get to be the superhero that helps change that. That's exciting! Not easy, but very exciting. It means you have an opportunity for growth, and if you can be that change . . . it's not easy, but damn is it fierce.
OMG, Riverdale Fans - This Is When We'll Find Out Jason Blossom's Killer
Between all the different types of drama on Riverdale, it sometimes falls to the wayside that there is a murderer on the loose, but for fans who can't stand not knowing who the heck killed football star Jason Blossom, there is an end in sight! At least, according to Jughead actor (and fan favorite) Cole Sprouse.
POPSUGAR caught up with Sprouse before the Riverdale panel at WonderCon, and he promised resolution for Jason Blossom's murder mystery.
"To answer probably a question that's on a lot of people's minds is: the audience knows, and will know, who the killer is. The town will know who the killer is. And that narrative arc will be resolved season one. So it's not something that's going to span however many seasons; it sees closure."
However, both Sprouse and costar Lili Reinhart also dropped hints about a whole new mystery to come. "There's going to be a new mystery involved," spilled Reinhart, noting: "That mystery is kind of started in the finale of our season one." Sprouse, in the true spirit of his sarcastic, witty character, couldn't help but add: "As they often do!"
So, there we have it. We'll know who murdered Jason by the end of this season, but then we'll have a whole new problem on our hands, and only time will tell what the new mystery will have in store. As if we needed another reason to tune in!
12 Things No One Tells You About Having a Second Baby
People throw so much advice at you when you're a first-time parent. Just the sight of your pregnant belly and a confirmation that it's your first brings an onslaught of unsolicited tips and sometimes helpful musings. Cut to the second time you expand and your family and everyone just assumes you've got it down. The only advice I got this time was: "If they both need you, help the older child first." (Good advice, by the way.) My general lack of mental preparation before doubling the number of children I had made for some surprising findings in my first few months as a second-time mom.
1. You Will Feel More Guilty Than You Ever Have
You'll feel guilty for spending too much time with your newborn and not paying enough attention to your older child. And then you'll spend more time with your older child and feel terrible for neglecting your newborn. You'll wish you could spend every second with each of your children while also wishing you could take 20 minutes to shower by yourself. It's a guilt-ridden cycle that I wish I could say goes away, but it really just gets a little less intense. Because what's motherhood without a little guilt, really?
2. You Won't Remember as Much as You Think You Will
Prepare to go through the process of figuring it all out all over again. It does come back to you, but it's not as immediate as you might think. After the birth of my second son, I had to ask the nurse in the hospital how often I should feed him and when we got home I was shocked at how many diapers we went through. Don't be surprised if you and your partner look at each other with bewilderment when trying to remember what time you used to put your first to bed at night or how many ounces he would take from a bottle.
3. The Whole Experience Will Be Less Intense
This isn't to say it's not as special and important, but it's just not as life changing as that first time you brought a baby out into the world from inside of your body. You've already witnessed the insane and unimaginable miracle that is a tiny human created by you and your partner. It's not so much been there, done that, but it just doesn't quite shake you to your core the way having a baby the first time can. This is not to say your hormones won't still be all over the place. It just means that instead of being on a loopy, upside-down roller coaster at Six Flags, they'll probably be riding something more like Big Thunder Mountain Railroad at Disneyland.
4. Breastfeeding Will Still Be Hard
I was told so many times that breastfeeding is so much easier the second time. And I will say it's easier . . . but it's still hard. You might feel less overwhelmed by the idea if you've already been successful at nursing once before, but if you're like me, you'll still have to work on the latch at the beginning and you'll still be ordering nipple cream on Amazon from your hospital bed. The good news is that (for me at least) the nipple pain didn't last as long and it felt like we were in a better place feeding-wise much more quickly than the first time.
5. You'll Have Even Less Modesty Than Before
Seems impossible, I know, but everyone's already seen it all and now they've seen it all again. Especially your boobs. You don't have the luxury of timing your day around nursing schedules since your older one probably needs to leave the house at some point. So you get extremely comfortable, dare I say nonchalant, about nursing your baby in public. Anywhere, anytime. It's actually quite freeing if, like me, you spent the first go-around desperately seeking a hidden spot to feed on the go.
6. Your Maternity Leave Days Will Look Much Different
Remember lingering in bed for morning feedings and rocking your baby while he slept during the day? Maybe you even enjoyed some leisurely lunches with friends and a little daytime TV after having your first. You guessed it: unless you have live-in help or an older one in full-time preschool, those days are long gone. Get some help that allows you to have even just a few hours a week of sweet, uninterrupted newborn time. It goes a long way.
7. You Will Need More Help Than You Think
You now not only need someone to help you with your own recovery and with the tiny human, but you also need someone to entertain your older child and keep your house in order. Ask neighbors and friends to set up a dinner drop-off, schedule play dates for your toddler, and say yes to anyone who offers to help you around the house. You might even want someone to join you to tackle your first out-of-the-house adventure with both kids. Even if you think you've got it down, you'll be glad to have the extra hands.
8. There Will Be More Laundry Than You Thought Possible
It doesn't seem like a little person with teeny-tiny things would add that much more to the laundry pile already created by three people, but somehow, the baby seems to actually double it. If you don't do at least one load of laundry every day, you are already behind. See previous point.
9. You Will Appreciate Babywearing Like Never Before
Keeping your baby close is not only a sweet way to bond, but with the second, it's a necessity. It helps leave your hands free to deal with all things toddler and beyond throughout the day and also gives you a little peace of mind without having to follow your older one's every move. Because this time when you set your infant down, you not only risk crying that needs to be tended to, but also you have the added element of a toddler who may want to "play" with the baby by putting blankets on his face or driving cars over his soft spot while you take a quick bathroom break. It's just easier if the baby is with you.
10. You Will Become the Master of Logistics
One of the biggest question marks for me before I became a second-time mom had to do with how I would get both of them in and out of the house or car to go anywhere, ever. Does the toddler get out of his seat first and hold your hand so he can't run into the parking lot while you get the baby into the stroller? How do you take them both to Target and still have room in your cart to actually shop (see number eight)? It requires some trial and error, but you'll become the master of the juggling act and feel pretty accomplished after that first successful trip to the grocery store with two.
11. You Can Get By With Less Stuff
I tried to be pretty minimal with the "stuff" with my firstborn since we lived in a one-bedroom apartment. When the second arrived, it became apparent that I still had way too much gear, clothing, and blankets, despite having twice as much space. You just don't need as much with the second one since that nagging first-time-mom feeling that you MUST BRING EVERYTHING on your 15-minute walk around the block is replaced by less anxiety-fueled thoughts. Plus, there's just not enough room for all those toddler snacks and three outfit changes for the baby in your bag.
12. You Won't Care So Much About Screen Time
If your older one is at an age where TV is capable of capturing their full attention, you'll be more than happy to have the option of plopping them in front of a show while you nurse for the hundredth time. Trust me. I'm back to regulating screen time with my older one now that the little guy is 5 months old, but I wouldn't have gotten through the early days without a DVR full of Thomas and Friends.
47 Trends Every '80s and '90s Girl Remembers
Between listening to new wave and boy bands and staring at our posters of Rob Lowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, and JTT, we somehow managed to style ourselves up in acid-washed jeans, biker shorts, jellies, and other semihorrific pieces way back when. Even though we shudder to think of some of the things we wore, many of those styles have come back with a vengeance (chokers and slip dresses are everywhere, and we all remember where we were the day American Apparel started selling scrunchies). Since there's nothing we love more than a fashion flashback, we've rounded up 47 of the biggest and best trends to come out of the '80s and '90s. Look through now to relive your fashion past.
Remember When Pippa Middleton Was the Royal Wedding Breakout Star?
Pippa Middleton is set to walk down the aisle on May 20, but it certainly won't be the first time she's had all eyes on her at a wedding. In 2011, when serving as maid of honor for her older sister Kate Middleton, Pippa emerged as a bit of a breakout star in her curve-hugging ivory Alexander McQueen gown. After arriving in a carriage with young bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes, Pippa hopped out to fulfill her duties and carry Kate's cathedral-length train as she headed inside Westminster Abbey. Cameras caught Pippa's backside as she bent over to adjust the gown, and the images were instantly plastered on TV and computer screens worldwide; Twitter crashed, she became a front runner for Britain's annual "Rear of the Year" contest, and someone even went so far as to create a Facebook group called "Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society." Classy.
Not only did Pippa's toned figure turn heads, but people (including us) also started shipping her and Prince William's younger brother, Harry. They walked down the aisle to exit the church together and appeared to share a laugh while on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony. In the years after the royal wedding, Pippa downplayed her instant fame in an essay for You magazine. "It's a bit startling to achieve global recognition (if that's the right word) before the age of 30 on account of your sister, your brother-in-law, and your bottom," she wrote. And while speaking at an event, Pippa joked that "recognition has its upside, its downside and - you may say - its backside." About the now-infamous dress? "In retrospect it fit a little too well."
Little Girl Teaches Her Classmates an Important Lesson on Crazy Hair Day
When Daniella Wride was brushing her little girl's hair after a bath, she noticed something startling: an alarming amount of Gianessa's hair was falling out.
The very next day, the concerned family received a tentative diagnosis for the little girl's hair loss, and three weeks later it was confirmed that she has alopecia, an autoimmune disease that can be triggered by stress. Just 19 days after Gianessa's parents first noticed a problem, the child had officially lost all of her hair. "There are times that I think I take it harder than she does," Daniella told POPSUGAR. "You think things like: I hope someone just sees her for who she is - her beautiful, sassy, smart, loving, kind self - not just the girl without any hair."
Daniella is helping her daughter embrace her "new fabulous look" while also hoping her little one feel like she fits in. "I truly don't care if she has hair or not. But it's the experiences I don't want her to miss out on: crazy hair day, getting ready for dates, dances with friends and doing each other's hair," she said. "This girl is fierce and brave, way more so than I could have ever imagined."
As Crazy Hair Day approached at school, Daniella turned to her daughter's friends for inspiration on what to do for this potentially difficult event. They suggested temporary tattoos or body glitter, but when Daniella came across jewel stickers in the scrapbook section of her craft store, she knew that they were the perfect option for her artistic daughter.
After Gianessa created the design she wanted, her mom applied the jewels to her head. "She said she was really nervous no one would like it and when I finished, she ran to the bathroom to look at it," Daniella recalled. "She got a massive grin on her face and she said, 'I look so awesome!'"
When Daniella dropped her girl off for school, she could hear people enthusiastically complimenting her spirited look. When she picked her up at the end of the day, not only were all of the jewels still in place, but she also learned that Gianessa's teacher chose her daughter for the best crazy hair in class. "She said, 'All the kids kept swarming me! They all LOVED it!'" Daniella said. With that confident glow, it's no wonder why!
Remember When Pippa Middleton Was the Royal Wedding Breakout Star?
Pippa Middleton is set to walk down the aisle on May 20, but it certainly won't be the first time she's had all eyes on her at a wedding. In 2011, when serving as maid of honor for her older sister Kate Middleton, Pippa emerged as a bit of a breakout star in her curve-hugging ivory Alexander McQueen gown. After arriving in a carriage with young bridesmaids Grace van Cutsem and Eliza Lopes, Pippa hopped out to fulfill her duties and carry Kate's cathedral-length train as she headed inside Westminster Abbey. Cameras caught Pippa's backside as she bent over to adjust the gown, and the images were instantly plastered on TV and computer screens worldwide; Twitter crashed, she became a front runner for Britain's annual "Rear of the Year" contest, and someone even went so far as to create a Facebook group called "Pippa Middleton Ass Appreciation Society." Classy.
Not only did Pippa's toned figure turn heads, but people (including us) also started shipping her and Prince William's younger brother, Harry. They walked down the aisle to exit the church together and appeared to share a laugh while on the balcony at Buckingham Palace after the ceremony. In the years after the royal wedding, Pippa downplayed her instant fame in an essay for You magazine. "It's a bit startling to achieve global recognition (if that's the right word) before the age of 30 on account of your sister, your brother-in-law, and your bottom," she wrote. And while speaking at an event, Pippa joked that "recognition has its upside, its downside and - you may say - its backside." About the now-infamous dress? "In retrospect it fit a little too well."
Unicorn Milkshakes Exist, and OMG We Need 1 Now
If the closest thing we'll get to meeting a unicorn IRL is drinking one of these unicorn milkshakes, we're totally fine with that. Quite possibly the most realistic-looking unicorn-inspired dessert we've seen thus far (and that's saying a lot, considering unicorn macarons, unicorn Oreo pops, and unicorn doughnuts have made a case for themselves, too), unicorn milkshakes fill our souls with sparkles and our eyes with glittery tears of happiness.
These over-the-top milkshakes can be found at Caked LA, a cafe serving up rainbow sweets in Chino Hills, CA. Clearly the most Instagram-friendly item on the menu is the unicorn milkshake, which comes in a variety of flavors (we're partial to the Dirty Monster, a blue shake with a chocolate chip cookie on the side). There's also the Rainbow Crush, an ombré beverage that appears to be iridescent layers of tea with whipped cream on top.
Feeling inspired just by looking at one? Get ready for a magical ride as you explore all the unicorn milkshakes and creations Caked LA has to offer, and be prepared to add this place to your must-visit list the next time you're in LA. In the meantime, you can decorate you own homemade milkshake with plenty of DIY unicorn sprinkles to get a little closer to the real thing.
These Magical Sheet Masks Will Delight Disney and K-Beauty Fans Alike
Although sheet masks are a great addition to your skincare routine, they aren't always the most exciting to use. Luckily, The Face Shop has launched a collection with a little Disney magic that's so adorable, you'll never forget to nourish your skin, hair, or feet again. The Face Shop x Disney sheet mask collection is the skincare line we've been waiting for since childhood, when we first wished we looked like a Disney princess.
Not only are the packages adorned with some of the world's most beloved characters, but the treatments themselves also reflect the character on the packaging. Rapunzel is on the hair conditioning package so you can achieve her luscious locks, while Snow White's milky skin is attainable with the brightening version. Unsurprisingly, since Ariel lives under the sea, her formula is ultrahydrating.
If princesses aren't your thing, Winnie the Pooh, Mickey, and even Mike from Monsters Inc. are featured on their own treatments. Still, we can't wait to get our hands on the Cinderella foot mask so our toes can look lovely in glass sandals this Summer.
Unfortunately, these treatments aren't sold in the US yet, but you can purchase them on Amazon individually or in a set of three for only $13. Read on to see every item from this enchanting collection.
Um, 13 Reasons Why's Katherine Langford Is an INCREDIBLE Singer
Don't even pretend you haven't been googling the hell out of the cast of 13 Reasons Why. I have too, and that's how I stumbled into something amazing. Katherine Langford, aka Hannah Baker, has an old YouTube channel with three videos uploaded to it. They're all original songs about her friends and relationships, and of course she has a freakin' INCREDIBLE voice. Honestly, she should have contributed to the soundtrack! She's even playing the piano in the videos, which you can check out now. We'll be watching them all again as we ponder how one person can have so much talent.
7 Shopping Secrets Straight From an Aldi Employee
Aldi grocery stores may be famous for their exceptionally low price points, but we're finding out that there's a lot more to the company than just a solid deal on bananas! One employee just revealed tons of secrets about the grocery store and what it's like to work at Aldi in a Reddit AMA, and we're truly intrigued. During the "Ask Me Anything" conversation, the employee spilled the details on how "fresh" the produce is, why the cashiers are always sitting, and those delicious knockoff Girl Scout Cookies. Read on for all of the juicy Aldi shopping secrets, straight from an employee.
There's a weekly deal called Special Buys.
One Irish Reddit user wondered if they featured a weekly special product like they do at the stores in Ireland, which is often a really random product, like "skiing gear or a chainsaw," and the employee said yes. "It's called Special Buys," they shared about the weekly deals. "We just got a bunch of gardening things in yesterday!" So good to know!
They have amazing coffee!
The employee shared that coffee is their favorite thing to buy at Aldi. "We have amazing coffee," they shared. "My favorite is the Honduras and Peru whole bean (single source, organic, and fair trade) and the regular fair trade medium roast. The chocolate (choceur) is better than almost any common brand you can find. Almost everything there is truly comparable to national brands. It's not just a line. There is a very short list of things I don't like." They also sell great K-Cups for Keurig users.
Why do the cashiers always sit?
One curious Reddit user asked why the cashiers are always sitting, and it has absolutely nothing to do with laziness. "The register chairs are a German thing. I'm not 100% sure why. But I like to think we sit because we bust our asses cleaning and stocking when we aren't ringing."
The knockoff Girl Scout Cookies are delicious.
Someone asked why the near-identical Girl Scout Cookies weren't available in all stores, and the employee shared their incredibly impressive self-control when it comes to the cookies. "They are pretty amazing," the employee said about the cookies. "I don't allow myself to buy them often, though. I'll eat the whole thing by myself in like a day or two."
No, you can't get a discount on squished boxes.
Apparently, it's a running joke between shoppers that no one can ever find baking soda in Aldi stores, but we have an answer! "Baking aisle, top shelf," the employee shared, revealing a tip that might be a letdown to some customers. "No, you can't get a discount on the squished boxes."
Hiring is very competitive.
Yup! When someone asked if their experience at Walmart would help in the application process at Aldi, the employee said yes and opened up about the great number of applicants. "A lot of district managers like to hire people with former management experience (that's part of why I got hired)," they shared. "All experience matters of course, so grocery experience is definitely on your side. My store (not in a very large city) receives several hundred applications a year. Two people were hired in my store in the last 12 months. . . I was one of them. It's a tough job. Everyone does everything, including 6am truck shifts. Keeping the store clean and stocked is a constant struggle when it gets as busy as it does, and when there are only 2-3 working at a time. . . well, you can imagine. That's why it's nice to sit while we ring."
Produce is exceptionally fresh.
With such low prices, many shoppers wonder how "fresh" the produce really is, and the employee reassured the curious Reddit users that even though the produce is less expensive than other grocery stores, it's great quality. "We get produce deliveries every morning," they shared. "The turn around is very fast, so we don't have much waste. We just don't over-order, I guess. It's more typical that we are all out of broccoli by the time we close than it is that we have several extra cases that just end up in the trash." At this employee's location, local restaurant employees will even come in to purchase produce. "We often have local restaurants come in to buy produce to hold them over until deliveries come in. They have mentioned that it's cheaper than their wholesalers. I don't have actual numbers, but bananas and lettuce are big sellers in that area."
But if you're still wondering why shoppers are required to purchase a cart for a quarter, check out more Aldi secrets from another candid employee.
As Sports Illustrated's Curviest Model, Hunter McGrady Knows Sexy Suits All Sizes
You've seen Hunter McGrady everywhere - the 23-year-old model has been named the "curviest" model to grace Sports Illustrated's Swimsuit Issue. (Those body paint photos aren't easy to forget. Hubba hubba!) Hunter started modeling at 16, coming from a long lineage of models in her family - her mother, grandmother, and aunt were models; her father is an actor. But after being told she was too big at a size two, she took a hiatus from the industry for a few years. She's now a part of Wilhelmina International's Curve division and has appeared in campaigns for Lane Bryant.
Being a plus-size model has its challenges, first being the term "plus-size," according to Hunter.
"A size six, in New York, on a modeling board, would be considered plus-size. Fourteen is what really works in the plus-size industry, but it starts at six; I mean, that's insane," Hunter said. It's problematic that "regular sizes" are limited to zero, two, and four, especially when research shows that 67 percent of women in America are size 16-18. "That's 17 percent more than half the population," Hunter reiterated. "So why is it just now becoming such a big thing?"
The term "plus-size" also has a connotation that Hunter feels separates her from other models, when the reality is the only difference is her size. "I would love to just be called a model. I think that labeling plus-size, curve, full-figure, whatever it is . . . I understand that some people need that clarification," Hunter said. "For me, I'm just a model. I show up, I do the same job as everyone else, I get paid the same, everything is the same. You wouldn't say, 'size zero model so-and-so.'"
Further, people tend to think being a curve model means having fewer restrictions or, according to some of the comments on a version of this video that appeared on Facebook, that curve models are "unhealthy."
"I think people think that we can get away with looking however we want. They're like, 'Whatever, she's a curve model. She doesn't have to work out, she doesn't have to eat well.' Which isn't true. I have a personal trainer, I eat clean. But on the other spectrum, there is a pressure to have the Coke bottle body, to be really tight. Someone's always going to want you to be thicker," Hunter said.
Watch Hunter's full interview on Pretty Unfiltered, which has new episodes every Wednesday on POPSUGAR Girls' Guide, and let us know your favorite moment in the comments below.
Dior Addict Lacquer Stick Is the Perfect Lipstick For Women Who Hate Lipstick
Lipstick evokes strong feelings in most makeup wearers. Many - like myself - can't imagine life without a punchy pop of color. This product was my gateway into the world of beauty, and thus, I have sacrificed comfort and possibly ludicrous amounts of money on my constant quest for the greatest formula.
However, there are some people (and perhaps you are one of them!) who honestly despise lipstick. Some are afraid of the risk of smudging bright colors or getting pigment on their teeth, while others hate the feel of it on their pouts. Those people would rather resign themselves to a life of exclusively lip balm.
While I've never personally understood this perspective, I can respect it . . . but admittedly am always trying to convert these people to join me in the world of vibrant lip color. And after trying Dior Addict Lacquer Stick ($35), I'm convinced that I've found the one formula that would make any abstainer ready to join Team Lipstick.
The 20-color range features pigmented hues from everyday neutrals to neons and vampy dark tones, meaning there are shades ideal for women as they move from "wary about lipstick" to "lipstick warrior." It boasts a balmy sheen and intense color payoff that eventually fades away (evenly!) into a dewy stain.
But by far the formula's most celebratory quality is how it feels on the lips. Dior refers to this product as one with "weightless wear," and that isn't a meaningless marketing claim. It's lightweight to the point that I consistently forget I have it on. (I would go to reapply but, surprise! I still had lipstick on.)
Clearly, I was already sold on the Lacquer Stick, but to truly put this revolutionary formula to the test, I asked my colleague Alessia Santoro - who is firmly in the "boo, lipstick" camp - to apply it and review it. Before she put it on, she suggested she slick on some Chapstick first, but I told her it wasn't necessary.
"It feels like a moisturizing lip balm!" she told me, surprised. Even though I have almost never seen her wear lipstick, she was convinced that she would be able to apply this product easily without a mirror and said with conviction that she would definitely wear it again. We both agree that it might not stand up to more aggressive testing, like eating a particularly oily meal or a heavy makeout session, but it's so easy and comfortable to wear, we're happy to overlook that.
Keep reading to see the assortment of Dior Addict Lacquer Stick colors, then pick up your favorite shade. Whether you're staunchly pro-lipstick or prone to lipstick anxiety, I can pretty much guarantee you'll be obsessed with whichever one you grab.
47 Trends Every '80s and '90s Girl Remembers
Between listening to new wave and boy bands and staring at our posters of Rob Lowe, Leonardo DiCaprio, and JTT, we somehow managed to style ourselves up in acid-washed jeans, biker shorts, jellies, and other semihorrific pieces way back when. Even though we shudder to think of some of the things we wore, many of those styles have come back with a vengeance (chokers and slip dresses are everywhere, and we all remember where we were the day American Apparel started selling scrunchies). Since there's nothing we love more than a fashion flashback, we've rounded up 47 of the biggest and best trends to come out of the '80s and '90s. Look through now to relive your fashion past.
Unicorn Milkshakes Exist, and OMG We Need 1 Now
If the closest thing we'll get to meeting a unicorn IRL is drinking one of these unicorn milkshakes, we're totally fine with that. Quite possibly the most realistic-looking unicorn-inspired dessert we've seen thus far (and that's saying a lot, considering unicorn macarons, unicorn Oreo pops, and unicorn doughnuts have made a case for themselves, too), unicorn milkshakes fill our souls with sparkles and our eyes with glittery tears of happiness.
These over-the-top milkshakes can be found at Caked LA, a cafe serving up rainbow sweets in Chino Hills, CA. Clearly the most Instagram-friendly item on the menu is the unicorn milkshake, which comes in a variety of flavors (we're partial to the Dirty Monster, a blue shake with a chocolate chip cookie on the side). There's also the Rainbow Crush, an ombré beverage that appears to be iridescent layers of tea with whipped cream on top.
Feeling inspired just by looking at one? Get ready for a magical ride as you explore all the unicorn milkshakes and creations Caked LA has to offer, and be prepared to add this place to your must-visit list the next time you're in LA. In the meantime, you can decorate you own homemade milkshake with plenty of DIY unicorn sprinkles to get a little closer to the real thing.
What Is Kate Middleton's Relationship Like With Other Royal Women?
Kate Middleton's warm and fond relationship with Queen Elizabeth II is well reported, and the duchess has spoken of how the matriarch of the family has taken her under her wing - but what about her relationships with the other royal ladies? Kate and Prince William were together for eight years before they got married (and have now been husband and wife for a further six), so Kate has had plenty of time to form firm relationships with many of them, as well as beginning to forge bonds with royal ladies from fellow European monarchies. See how each of those personal and professional partnerships have played out so far.
Want to Lose Weight? Here's the Dinner This Celebrity Trainer Suggests
If you're looking to lose weight, celebrity trainer Joel Harper recommends serving up soup for dinner. "Liquids are already broken down," he says, which means your body has to do less work when it comes to digestion. This can help keep you regular, banish bloat, and support weight-loss goals! However, any old soup won't suffice; Joel is all about focusing on the quality of your calories rather than a sheer number and making sure there's some protein in your bowl. Whether you're a meat-lover or vegan eater, at least one of these 18 nutrient-dense soups will become a staple in your dinner rotation.
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