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.
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Public health can be defined in a variety of ways. It can be presented as "the study of the physical, psychosocial and socio-cultural determinants of population health and actions to improve the health of the population.
Reproductive Health
For the UN, reproductive health is a right, like other human rights. This recent concept evokes the good transmission of the genetic heritage from one generation to the next.
Health
Health is a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being, and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity.
mardi 9 mai 2017
Swimsuit Shopping as a Petite Can Be Frustrating, So We Did It For You
Whether you have a bigger bust, short legs, or you're super focused on flattering your tummy, swimsuit shopping is frustrating. It's no different for petites. I myself have trouble any time I want to buy a bikini, often needing the tiniest possible top but a size medium in the bottoms (because yes, I'm small, but I've got curves!).
That's why we searched for designs that will flatter many a petite figure. If you're lacking in inches and like to give off the illusion of a longer frame, so many of the suits below will be right for you. And if your goal is to add volume - whether at your booty or your chest - keep an eye out for the frilly ruffles and perfectly placed cutouts. Just scroll for a whole lineup of options to try this Summer.
25 Daddy Yankee Songs That We Can't Live Without
We've been bumping and grinding to Daddy Yankee's beats for well over a decade. So we're taking a minute to reminisce about all the teen bashes where his music was playing all night long. All those nights we spent dancing to "Gasolina" (who could ever forget that one), "Rompe," "Pose," and many more.
Did you know that the album that gave us "Gasolina," Barrio Fino, in 2004 debuted at the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Latin Album chart, making it the first reggaeton album to do that and eventually becoming the top-selling Latin album of the decade? There's a reason people call him the "King of Reggaeton."
Keep scrolling to see what we're calling the ultimate Daddy Yankee playlist.
13 Books to Read If You Loved 13 Reasons Why
Netflix's hit original series, 13 Reasons Why, follows Clay Jensen, a high school student who is given 13 audiotapes from his best friend, Hannah Baker, that explain why she chose to kill herself. As he listens to the tapes, he uncovers shocking secrets about Hannah and his other classmates. The show, which features Selena Gomez as an executive producer, is based off of Jay Asher's 2007 YA novel of the same name. The narrative delves into complex issues such as bullying, sexual assault, suicide, betrayal, and more. For similar stories, check out these other captivating novels.
This Incredible Police Department Joined the Daughter of a Fallen Officer For Prom Photos
When Sierra Bradway went to visit the gravesite of her father before prom, she had no idea who would be waiting there to greet her. Her dad, Indianapolis police officer Rod Bradway, was killed in the line of duty about four years ago.
Sierra and prom date Brock Spayd arrived to be surprised by the Indianapolis Police Department. Dozens of officers showed up to support Sierra and send her off to the prom. Brock's mom, a captain at the county sheriff's office, made the whole plan when she heard about the grave visit. It's clear from the video that Sierra was touched. This gesture was incredibly thoughtful and uplifting for such an important moment in a teenager's life. Check out some of the pictures shared by the Indianapolis Police Department to see more sweet snaps.
#IMPDCARES: #IMPD, @MCSO_IN, @ButlerUpolice and #ClearmontPD wished Sierra Bradway, daughter of fallen #OfficerRodBradway, a good Prom! http://pic.twitter.com/O0XDEXIhT6
- IMPD (@IMPDnews) May 6, 2017
Honored to be included in Sierra's Prom. As our beloved fallen brother #OfficerRodBradway would say "Have Sierra home before 9P, sir!" http://pic.twitter.com/nHGznzhNvJ
- Chief Bryan Roach (@IMPD_Chief) May 6, 2017
Meryl Davis Will Teach You How to Draw Inspiration From Your Setbacks
Anyone who has ever met Meryl Davis will tell you that she is the nicest person on the planet. But beyond that, she's the embodiment of what one can achieve with hard work and determination. The Olympic ice dancer won gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games with her partner Charlie White. We caught up with Meryl to learn what it means to be a female athlete in a sport that's all about masking superhuman strength and dexterity with grace and poise.
25 Daddy Yankee Songs That We Can't Live Without
We've been bumping and grinding to Daddy Yankee's beats for well over a decade. So we're taking a minute to reminisce about all the teen bashes where his music was playing all night long. All those nights we spent dancing to "Gasolina" (who could ever forget that one), "Rompe," "Pose," and many more.
Did you know that the album that gave us "Gasolina," Barrio Fino, in 2004 debuted at the No. 1 spot on Billboard's Latin Album chart, making it the first reggaeton album to do that and eventually becoming the top-selling Latin album of the decade? There's a reason people call him the "King of Reggaeton."
Keep scrolling to see what we're calling the ultimate Daddy Yankee playlist.
34 Tiny Inspirational Tattoos That Will Motivate You to Live BIG
Want a little reminder to be inspired every day? We've got the perfect solution - a tiny tattoo. There are some awesome ideas that will encourage you to follow your dreams and live your best life. Take a look at some of these pretty ideas!
24 Celebrity Couples Who Have Already Broken Up This Year
It hasn't been very long since the start of 2017, but the year has already been peppered with sad celebrity breakups. It's still early, so we haven't reached 2016 levels yet, but here's hoping we won't have to mourn the end of many more high-profile pairs. Scroll through to see the couples who have already called it quits this year.
The Most Tasteful This Is Us-Themed Wedding Photo Shoot You'll Ever See
Wedding photographer Karen Rainier knew from the moment she watched "I Call Marriage," the wedding episode of This Is Us, that she had to re-create it. Though Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) special day takes place in the '70s, it actually looks incredibly modern. (Simplistic, retro-inspired weddings are all the rage these days, anyway.) Rainier enlisted Peter and Emily, a real couple who just happen to look like Mama and Papa Pearson, to pose for her. From the invitations to the car, Maryland-based Rainier truly thought of everything. Take a look!
Meryl Davis Will Teach You How to Draw Inspiration From Your Setbacks
Anyone who has ever met Meryl Davis will tell you that she is the nicest person on the planet. But beyond that, she's the embodiment of what one can achieve with hard work and determination. The Olympic ice dancer won gold at the 2014 Sochi Winter Games with her partner Charlie White. We caught up with Meryl to learn what it means to be a female athlete in a sport that's all about masking superhuman strength and dexterity with grace and poise.
The Most Tasteful This Is Us-Themed Wedding Photo Shoot You'll Ever See
Wedding photographer Karen Rainier knew from the moment she watched "I Call Marriage," the wedding episode of This Is Us, that she had to re-create it. Though Rebecca (Mandy Moore) and Jack's (Milo Ventimiglia) special day takes place in the '70s, it actually looks incredibly modern. (Simplistic, retro-inspired weddings are all the rage these days, anyway.) Rainier enlisted Peter and Emily, a real couple who just happen to look like Mama and Papa Pearson, to pose for her. From the invitations to the car, Maryland-based Rainier truly thought of everything. Take a look!
Gigi and Bella Hadid Are Devoted to These Sunglasses Brands
While sister duo Gigi and Bella Hadid keep their Smoke x Mirrors and Krewe shades on heavy rotation throughout the Summer, you might not be totally familiar with these brands. Maybe you assumed Karl Lagerfeld gifted the supermodels the latest Chanel pair.
Well zoom in on the details, ladies, because some of your favorite street style stars favor shades by little-known companies you're bound to fall for. Be sure to check out the unique finishes, shapes, and rims on all of the ahead designs, all of which are worth the splurge when you consider how elevated and striking this assortment of eyewear really is.
Gigi and Bella Hadid Are Devoted to These Sunglasses Brands
While sister duo Gigi and Bella Hadid keep their Smoke x Mirrors and Krewe shades on heavy rotation throughout the Summer, you might not be totally familiar with these brands. Maybe you assumed Karl Lagerfeld gifted the supermodels the latest Chanel pair.
Well zoom in on the details, ladies, because some of your favorite street style stars favor shades by little-known companies you're bound to fall for. Be sure to check out the unique finishes, shapes, and rims on all of the ahead designs, all of which are worth the splurge when you consider how elevated and striking this assortment of eyewear really is.
7 DIY Wedding Makeup Hacks to Ensure You Look Flawless on Your Big Day
So, you're engaged to the love of your life. Congratulations! Many will say that you've already done the hardest part (finding your spouse), but anyone who's attempted to plan a wedding knows that's not quite true. After all, falling down the Pinterest rabbit hole can be utterly exhausting. In particular, we find the makeup ideas to be overwhelming, often completely unrealistic to DIY, and far more dramatic than most brides would attempt for the most photographed day in their lives.
Makeup artist Tedrick LaMar of Butterfly Studio Salon, who works frequently with brides, agreed that wedding-day makeup can be tricky for many.
"Bridal [beauty] should always be the best version of yourself," he said. "Don't go oversculpting, leave that for the night out at the club. Your makeup should be classic and clean."
He noted that the mood of the wedding and your gown's design could (and should!) inspire your beauty style for the big day. For example, you might want a more ethereal look with an A-line gown, but someone wearing a fitted style might be after more chiseled features and high-drama eye makeup. But overall, "you should look polished and not exaggerated."
Hey, if your goal is to look like the best version of yourself, you can always try DIYing your wedding makeup. It may not be the route for everyone, but some brides will not only find the makeup application process soothing on this potentially stressful day, but also enjoy having 100-percent control.
Whether you're hiring a professional makeup artist or doing your own glam, makeup trials are key. LaMar advises that brides-to-be do a few test runs around three months before the main event so they can decide on the final look. Don't be afraid to experiment so you can get a sense of what you love, whether that's a red lip or lots of lashes.
Now that you're feeling empowered to be your own wedding makeup artist, read on! We worked with LaMar to come up with seven genius bridal beauty hacks. While a few of these tips are time-honored tricks (like making your eyes look bigger with a pale liner), others are total insider secrets (ever heard of "strategic mattifying?" We hadn't!). Ahead, you'll find some supercrafty hacks that will guarantee you look positively flawless as you float down the aisle.
Model: Olivia Anton
Hair by Billy Del Russo
Fashion Girls Are Wearing Mismatched Shoes on Purpose - and It's Genius
Believe us when we say that wearing mismatched shoes is the next big trend. It's a move that started on the runway at Céline and was repeated by fashion houses like Moschino and Calvin Klein. Each label has its own take on the style, whether it's by juxtaposing buckles on the shoes or incorporating interchangeable straps, like the widely popular Miu Miu ballet slippers.
The mismatched theme was apparent at both Spring and Fall shows, which provided bold forecasts for footwear in 2017. As we predicted, this cool trend is already traveling to the streets and the red carpet. Ahead, check out some stylish women who have pulled off the look without hesitation. Then, the next time you get ready to put on a pair of shoes, consider mixing 'em up (literally).
Archie Is Joined by All His Exes on Stage in This Riverdale Sneak Peek
It's the musical moment we've been waiting for all season long - Archie is finally teaming up with Josie and the Pussycats on Riverdale! Ahead of the season one finale on Thursday, the red-headed heartthrob sings an original song, "Share It With You," with the epic girl band. Not only are his ex-loves Veronica and Valerie on hand for the performance, but at one point, he even makes heart-eyes with Betty as she watches backstage. Needless to say, we are having a heart attack, especially since Jughead is completely MIA. We don't think our Bughead hearts can handle this.
Here's a List of Businesses to Boycott - or Support - If You Oppose Trump
Donald Trump's controversial views have led several businesses to take a clear stance for or against him. If you're looking for a list of these businesses to help inform your consumer decisions, we're here to help.
Who's Against Trump?
From the moment he announced his presidential campaign, Donald Trump created enough controversy that some businesses cut ties with him. Macy's stopped selling Trump's line of menswear after he declared most Mexican immigrants were rapists and murderers, and stood by their decision even after the election. NBC also cut ties with him, canceling their broadcast of the Miss USA pageant, which Trump owned, and replacing him as the host of Celebrity Apprentice.
Designers like Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, and Sophie Theallet have also made clear their disapproval of the president by refusing to dress the future first lady, Melania Trump. Additionally, an ever-growing list of artists rejected invitations to perform at the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. The list includes Elton John, Garth Brooks, Gene Simmons, Andrea Bocelli, Charlotte Church, and Jennifer Holliday.
Who Supports Trump, and How?
Of course, some businesses have expressed their support of Trump. One recently publicized case was that of L.L.Bean, which Trump praised in a tweet before he took office, thanking Linda Bean, heiress to the company, for her support. He also urged his supporters to buy the brand's products. (As president, he is now prohibited from endorsing specific brands by the Office of Government Ethics.) The tweet was issued in response to a $30,000 donation Bean made in support of Trump, which was recently revealed to have exceeded the annual limit for individuals.
Thank you to Linda Bean of L.L.Bean for your great support and courage. People will support you even more now. Buy L.L.Bean. @LBPerfectMaine
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2017
An online group, Grab Your Wallet, has compiled a list of businesses that consumers who oppose Trump could consider boycotting. These businesses fall into two categories. The first includes companies who have not necessarily openly expressed support for Trump, but who continue to carry either his brand's products or those manufactured for his daughter Ivanka Trump's brand. This category includes large companies like Amazon, even though its CEO, Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Washington Post, has been harshly criticized, and even threatened, by Trump. Macy's, despite having stopped selling Trump's clothing line, is also on the list, because the retailer continues to sell Ivanka's products. Other big names currently on the list include Bed Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale's, Sears, Walmart, Saks Off Fifth, Winners, Kmart, and Lord & Taylor.
The second category includes companies who have supported Trump more directly, whether through public endorsements, donations, or advertising. For example, Steve Forbes, the chairman of Forbes Media, has publicly endorsed Trump, as have Hobby Lobby CEO David Green, Yuengling Beer owner Dick Yuengling Jr., and NASCAR CEO Brian France. Others have actively raised funds for or donated to the Trump campaign, such as New Balance chairman Jim Davis, who reportedly donated nearly $400,000, and of course, Linda Bean.
The website also points out companies who are advertisers on NBC's The New Celebrity Apprentice, of which Donald Trump remains executive producer. This category includes Tyra Banks's beauty line Tyra Beauty, the juice company Welch's, and Trident gum.
Finally, the website mentions a list of businesses for which a boycott case could be made, but which Grab Your Wallet has decided to exempt for various reasons. For example, PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel has actively supported Trump, but because Thiel is no longer involved with the company, PayPal is not on the boycott list. The Washington Post is also spared, despite being owned by Jeff Bezos (see above), because of the importance of maintaining free press and capable journalism under President Trump.
Archie Is Joined by All His Exes on Stage in This Riverdale Sneak Peek
It's the musical moment we've been waiting for all season long - Archie is finally teaming up with Josie and the Pussycats on Riverdale! Ahead of the season one finale on Thursday, the red-headed heartthrob sings an original song, "Share It With You," with the epic girl band. Not only are his ex-loves Veronica and Valerie on hand for the performance, but at one point, he even makes heart-eyes with Betty as she watches backstage. Needless to say, we are having a heart attack, especially since Jughead is completely MIA. We don't think our Bughead hearts can handle this.
Fashion Girls Are Wearing Mismatched Shoes on Purpose - and It's Genius
Believe us when we say that wearing mismatched shoes is the next big trend. It's a move that started on the runway at Céline and was repeated by fashion houses like Moschino and Calvin Klein. Each label has its own take on the style, whether it's by juxtaposing buckles on the shoes or incorporating interchangeable straps, like the widely popular Miu Miu ballet slippers.
The mismatched theme was apparent at both Spring and Fall shows, which provided bold forecasts for footwear in 2017. As we predicted, this cool trend is already traveling to the streets and the red carpet. Ahead, check out some stylish women who have pulled off the look without hesitation. Then, the next time you get ready to put on a pair of shoes, consider mixing 'em up (literally).
30 Times Cristiano Ronaldo and His Son, Cristiano Jr., Were Total Twins
When he isn't scoring goals as Real Madrid's superstar forward or modeling his new products, Cristiano Ronaldo can be found spending quality time with his adorable 6-year-old mini me, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
A scroll through the Portuguese-born soccer player's Instagram - with a whopping 100 million followers and counting - proves that his son is the most important thing in his life, and it's adorable! Don't believe us? Read on to have your heart melted by the (nearly identical) Cristianos. Then, watch him make people swoon.
- Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
How My Marriage Changed After Having a Baby
Jancee Dunn's new book, How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids, could be a serious bummer were it not incredibly hilarious and relatable. The New York Times bestselling author wrote the book after she had a baby and found herself filled with rage when her husband didn't live up to her expectations of helping with housework and childcare. Her situation is hardly uncommon, as her heavily researched book proves. Below is an excerpt tackling the taboo topic of fights.
It's the dirty little secret of parenting: many of us will fight after we have children. And it will sometimes get ugly.
But I didn't know that when I had the baby. My husband and I rarely did before we had our daughter. And I had read the encouraging news that modern men, unlike the distant breadwinners of previous generations, are more invested in their children than ever before. A Pew Research Center study shows that today's working dads are as likely as working moms to say they would prefer to be home with their kids. We live in an era in which fathers-to-be throw all-male "man showers" for their babies (according to one party-gear designer, a popular theme is "barbecue, babies, and beer"). Websites aimed solely at dads are on the rise, such as the popular Fatherly.com, which features, alongside more standard content (an illustrated guide to high fives, tips from a Navy SEAL on how to dominate hide-and-seek), numerous articles on how to raise strong daughters - a response, say the site's founders, to reader demand. Fathers' attitudes about housework are changing, too. The same Pew study found that since 1965, the time that fathers spend doing household chores has more than doubled - from about four hours a week to roughly ten.
Since Tom and I had already established fairly clear roles in our household, assumed we would simply fashion new ones. But after our baby was born, we soon slid backward into the traditional roles we'd grown up seeing, which were clearly more ingrained that I'd thought (we're just a grandma and grandpa away from the old model, after all). It wasn't by any grand design; it just sort of happened. I was making food for the baby, so I started doing all the family cooking and food shopping. I did the baby's laundry, so I began to throw in our clothes, too. When she was small, I stayed at home with her during the day and, out of habit, my caregiver duties gradually extended into the evening.
I'm constantly taking a silent feminist stand to see if he'll step up and lend a hand.
Our scenario is not uncommon: an Ohio State study of working couples who became first-time parents found that men did a fairly equal share of housework - until, that is, they became dads. By the time their baby had reached nine months, the women had picked up an average of thirty-seven hours of childcare and housework per week, while the men did twenty-four hours - even as both parents clocked in the same number of hours at work. When it came to childcare, moreover, dads did more of the fun stuff like reading stories, rather than decidedly less festive tasks such as diaper duty (not to mention that they did five fewer hours of housework per week after the baby arrived).
I wish Tom's 10 percent effort was enough, but it isn't. I feel like he's a guest at the hotel I'm running. I'm constantly taking a silent feminist stand to see if he'll step up and lend a hand. The scorekeeping never ends. Adding to my resentment is that on weekends, Tom somehow manages to float around in a happy single-guy bubble. A typical Saturday for him starts with a game of soccer with his friends or a five-hour bike ride (he seemed to take up endurance sports right around the time our baby's umbilical cord was cut, like the sound of the snip was a starter's pistol to get the hell out of Dodge).
This is followed by a leisurely twenty-minute shower, a late breakfast, a long nap, and then a meandering perusal through a variety of periodicals. Meanwhile, I am ferrying our daughter to birthday parties and playdates. On weekend evenings, Tom doesn't check with me before he meets friends for drinks; he just breezes out the door with the assumption that I'll handle bath time and bed. Yet whose fault is that? In my deranged quest to Do It All, I have allowed this to happen - so is it fair of me to get angry when he ducks (or, as I view it, "skulks") into the bedroom for a nap?
And so I fume, and then unleash the beast at the slightest provocation. A typical scenario: I am in the kitchen, simultaneously cooking dinner, checking our daughter's homework, and emptying both her school lunch bag and the dishwasher. Tom heads into the kitchen and I brighten - Oh, good, some help! - but no, he is only wending through the typhoon in order to reach the refrigerator to pour himself a glass of wine.
Tom (opening fridge, frowning): There's no wine left?
Me (distracted): I guess not.
Tom (with slightly more urgency): You didn't get wine today?
Me: Oh, so now I manage the storerooms? My apologies, Lord Grantham! I'll alert the staff!
Tom: No, I just meant that you were at the store earlier, and . . .
Me (now enraged): I know what you meant, D*ckwad!
As this scene is unfolding, our daughter runs over, stands protectively in front of Tom, and tells me not to yell at Daddy. "We're just working something out, honey," I say quickly. In one of the many parenting books I keep piled on my bedside table, I read that if you squabble in front of children, you should make an elaborate point of making up, so that they can witness your "healthy conflict resolution." "Here," I tell her. "I'll hug Daddy. We fight sometimes, but we always make up, because we love each other! You see?"
I move in for a hug. My back is toward her, so she doesn't see that as I embrace my husband, I scowlingly give him the finger and mouth, F*ck you!
Of course, I overreacted. And Tom could have gone down to the store without an Edwardian harrumph and purchased a new bottle of wine. But when I explode - making a conscious choice to vent, rather than consider my daughter's anxiety - is my "victory" worth it? My concern for her wellbeing turns out to be unsettlingly selective. While I carefully apply sunscreen to the back of her neck and shield her from the harms of too much sugar by scrutinizing the label of her Nature's Path EnviroKidz Organic Lightly Frosted Amazon Flakes, I apparently feel free to trash her sense of peace by yelling horrible names at her father.
I knew we had to get a marriage counselor when I realized we save our best selves for our children.
30 Times Cristiano Ronaldo and His Son, Cristiano Jr., Were Total Twins
When he isn't scoring goals as Real Madrid's superstar forward or modeling his new products, Cristiano Ronaldo can be found spending quality time with his adorable 6-year-old mini me, Cristiano Ronaldo Jr.
A scroll through the Portuguese-born soccer player's Instagram - with a whopping 100 million followers and counting - proves that his son is the most important thing in his life, and it's adorable! Don't believe us? Read on to have your heart melted by the (nearly identical) Cristianos. Then, watch him make people swoon.
- Additional reporting by Celia Fernandez
Here's a List of Businesses to Boycott - or Support - If You Oppose Trump
Donald Trump's controversial views have led several businesses to take a clear stance for or against him. If you're looking for a list of these businesses to help inform your consumer decisions, we're here to help.
Who's Against Trump?
From the moment he announced his presidential campaign, Donald Trump created enough controversy that some businesses cut ties with him. Macy's stopped selling Trump's line of menswear after he declared most Mexican immigrants were rapists and murderers, and stood by their decision even after the election. NBC also cut ties with him, canceling their broadcast of the Miss USA pageant, which Trump owned, and replacing him as the host of Celebrity Apprentice.
Designers like Marc Jacobs, Tom Ford, and Sophie Theallet have also made clear their disapproval of the president by refusing to dress the future first lady, Melania Trump. Additionally, an ever-growing list of artists rejected invitations to perform at the presidential inauguration on Jan. 20. The list includes Elton John, Garth Brooks, Gene Simmons, Andrea Bocelli, Charlotte Church, and Jennifer Holliday.
Who Supports Trump, and How?
Of course, some businesses have expressed their support of Trump. One recently publicized case was that of L.L.Bean, which Trump praised in a tweet before he took office, thanking Linda Bean, heiress to the company, for her support. He also urged his supporters to buy the brand's products. (As president, he is now prohibited from endorsing specific brands by the Office of Government Ethics.) The tweet was issued in response to a $30,000 donation Bean made in support of Trump, which was recently revealed to have exceeded the annual limit for individuals.
Thank you to Linda Bean of L.L.Bean for your great support and courage. People will support you even more now. Buy L.L.Bean. @LBPerfectMaine
- Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) January 12, 2017
An online group, Grab Your Wallet, has compiled a list of businesses that consumers who oppose Trump could consider boycotting. These businesses fall into two categories. The first includes companies who have not necessarily openly expressed support for Trump, but who continue to carry either his brand's products or those manufactured for his daughter Ivanka Trump's brand. This category includes large companies like Amazon, even though its CEO, Jeff Bezos, who also owns the Washington Post, has been harshly criticized, and even threatened, by Trump. Macy's, despite having stopped selling Trump's clothing line, is also on the list, because the retailer continues to sell Ivanka's products. Other big names currently on the list include Bed Bath & Beyond, Bloomingdale's, Sears, Walmart, Saks Off Fifth, Winners, Kmart, and Lord & Taylor.
The second category includes companies who have supported Trump more directly, whether through public endorsements, donations, or advertising. For example, Steve Forbes, the chairman of Forbes Media, has publicly endorsed Trump, as have Hobby Lobby CEO David Green, Yuengling Beer owner Dick Yuengling Jr., and NASCAR CEO Brian France. Others have actively raised funds for or donated to the Trump campaign, such as New Balance chairman Jim Davis, who reportedly donated nearly $400,000, and of course, Linda Bean.
The website also points out companies who are advertisers on NBC's The New Celebrity Apprentice, of which Donald Trump remains executive producer. This category includes Tyra Banks's beauty line Tyra Beauty, the juice company Welch's, and Trident gum.
Finally, the website mentions a list of businesses for which a boycott case could be made, but which Grab Your Wallet has decided to exempt for various reasons. For example, PayPal cofounder Peter Thiel has actively supported Trump, but because Thiel is no longer involved with the company, PayPal is not on the boycott list. The Washington Post is also spared, despite being owned by Jeff Bezos (see above), because of the importance of maintaining free press and capable journalism under President Trump.
How My Marriage Changed After Having a Baby
Jancee Dunn's new book, How Not to Hate Your Husband After Kids, could be a serious bummer were it not incredibly hilarious and relatable. The New York Times bestselling author wrote the book after she had a baby and found herself filled with rage when her husband didn't live up to her expectations of helping with housework and childcare. Her situation is hardly uncommon, as her heavily researched book proves. Below is an excerpt tackling the taboo topic of fights.
It's the dirty little secret of parenting: many of us will fight after we have children. And it will sometimes get ugly.
But I didn't know that when I had the baby. My husband and I rarely did before we had our daughter. And I had read the encouraging news that modern men, unlike the distant breadwinners of previous generations, are more invested in their children than ever before. A Pew Research Center study shows that today's working dads are as likely as working moms to say they would prefer to be home with their kids. We live in an era in which fathers-to-be throw all-male "man showers" for their babies (according to one party-gear designer, a popular theme is "barbecue, babies, and beer"). Websites aimed solely at dads are on the rise, such as the popular Fatherly.com, which features, alongside more standard content (an illustrated guide to high fives, tips from a Navy SEAL on how to dominate hide-and-seek), numerous articles on how to raise strong daughters - a response, say the site's founders, to reader demand. Fathers' attitudes about housework are changing, too. The same Pew study found that since 1965, the time that fathers spend doing household chores has more than doubled - from about four hours a week to roughly ten.
Since Tom and I had already established fairly clear roles in our household, assumed we would simply fashion new ones. But after our baby was born, we soon slid backward into the traditional roles we'd grown up seeing, which were clearly more ingrained that I'd thought (we're just a grandma and grandpa away from the old model, after all). It wasn't by any grand design; it just sort of happened. I was making food for the baby, so I started doing all the family cooking and food shopping. I did the baby's laundry, so I began to throw in our clothes, too. When she was small, I stayed at home with her during the day and, out of habit, my caregiver duties gradually extended into the evening.
I'm constantly taking a silent feminist stand to see if he'll step up and lend a hand.
Our scenario is not uncommon: an Ohio State study of working couples who became first-time parents found that men did a fairly equal share of housework - until, that is, they became dads. By the time their baby had reached nine months, the women had picked up an average of thirty-seven hours of childcare and housework per week, while the men did twenty-four hours - even as both parents clocked in the same number of hours at work. When it came to childcare, moreover, dads did more of the fun stuff like reading stories, rather than decidedly less festive tasks such as diaper duty (not to mention that they did five fewer hours of housework per week after the baby arrived).
I wish Tom's 10 percent effort was enough, but it isn't. I feel like he's a guest at the hotel I'm running. I'm constantly taking a silent feminist stand to see if he'll step up and lend a hand. The scorekeeping never ends. Adding to my resentment is that on weekends, Tom somehow manages to float around in a happy single-guy bubble. A typical Saturday for him starts with a game of soccer with his friends or a five-hour bike ride (he seemed to take up endurance sports right around the time our baby's umbilical cord was cut, like the sound of the snip was a starter's pistol to get the hell out of Dodge).
This is followed by a leisurely twenty-minute shower, a late breakfast, a long nap, and then a meandering perusal through a variety of periodicals. Meanwhile, I am ferrying our daughter to birthday parties and playdates. On weekend evenings, Tom doesn't check with me before he meets friends for drinks; he just breezes out the door with the assumption that I'll handle bath time and bed. Yet whose fault is that? In my deranged quest to Do It All, I have allowed this to happen - so is it fair of me to get angry when he ducks (or, as I view it, "skulks") into the bedroom for a nap?
And so I fume, and then unleash the beast at the slightest provocation. A typical scenario: I am in the kitchen, simultaneously cooking dinner, checking our daughter's homework, and emptying both her school lunch bag and the dishwasher. Tom heads into the kitchen and I brighten - Oh, good, some help! - but no, he is only wending through the typhoon in order to reach the refrigerator to pour himself a glass of wine.
Tom (opening fridge, frowning): There's no wine left?
Me (distracted): I guess not.
Tom (with slightly more urgency): You didn't get wine today?
Me: Oh, so now I manage the storerooms? My apologies, Lord Grantham! I'll alert the staff!
Tom: No, I just meant that you were at the store earlier, and . . .
Me (now enraged): I know what you meant, D*ckwad!
As this scene is unfolding, our daughter runs over, stands protectively in front of Tom, and tells me not to yell at Daddy. "We're just working something out, honey," I say quickly. In one of the many parenting books I keep piled on my bedside table, I read that if you squabble in front of children, you should make an elaborate point of making up, so that they can witness your "healthy conflict resolution." "Here," I tell her. "I'll hug Daddy. We fight sometimes, but we always make up, because we love each other! You see?"
I move in for a hug. My back is toward her, so she doesn't see that as I embrace my husband, I scowlingly give him the finger and mouth, F*ck you!
Of course, I overreacted. And Tom could have gone down to the store without an Edwardian harrumph and purchased a new bottle of wine. But when I explode - making a conscious choice to vent, rather than consider my daughter's anxiety - is my "victory" worth it? My concern for her wellbeing turns out to be unsettlingly selective. While I carefully apply sunscreen to the back of her neck and shield her from the harms of too much sugar by scrutinizing the label of her Nature's Path EnviroKidz Organic Lightly Frosted Amazon Flakes, I apparently feel free to trash her sense of peace by yelling horrible names at her father.
I knew we had to get a marriage counselor when I realized we save our best selves for our children.
22 Dolphin Tattoos That Will Make You Forget All About Mermaids
I'm sorry, did you say mermaids? Sure, they're awesome, but we're all about some adorable real-life sea creatures right now. Dolphins are making a comeback. If you love the animal, show your adoration with a cute tattoo! There are so many options that will inspire you to get inked. Check them out.
This 2-Year-Old With a Rare Facial Deformity Is Using Modeling to Inspire Others
Loui Legend is destined for great things.
This 2-Year-Old With a Rare Facial Deformity Is Using Modeling to Inspire Others
Loui Legend is destined for great things.
The Trick to Avoiding Burnout at Work? Ignoring Your Co-Workers' Bullsh*t
No matter how much you may love your job, no workplace is perfect. There's that co-worker who munches on her chips too loudly, and that guy who always shares intimate details of his personal life at megaphone volume. And let's not forget the person blasting music in their headphones so loudly you could have a singalong from four desks away.
As it turns out, these annoyances could be contributing to a real and serious problem: workplace burnout. There are tried-and-true methods for preventing burnout, such as taking advantage of your vacation days and having a creative outlet outside of work. But a recent study suggests an interesting new means of coping: simply ignoring your co-workers' BS.
Over the course of one year, 596 Canadian nurses completed two surveys with questions regarding "incivility" in their workplace, or, in layman's terms, bad manners. The study revealed that those who could ignore their co-workers' unsavory behaviors were less affected by them and thus less likely to report feelings of burnout.
The bottom line? When your co-worker is mid-blab about her significant other while you're trying to get your work done, just take a deep breath, pop in your headphones, and stay on your grind. Sayonara, burnout!
6 Secrets From a Wedding DJ Who Sees and Hears It All
The music at your wedding can make or break the entire event. The dance floor at the reception is the prime spot for the wedding party and guests, and many people decide on having a DJ to create the night's soundtrack. But know this: your DJ sees all. They are spending several hours with you, watching guests, getting song requests, and taking in everything as the night progresses and the drinks continue to flow. From songs they refuse to play to the craziest things they've witnessed, read on for secrets one wedding DJ shared on Reddit.
1. What's on your "No, I absolutely will not play that" list?
"My 'no list' consists of for weddings, 'YMCA,' 'Celebration' and 'We Are Family,' contrary to people thinking it is great for its popularity it is always a floor killer for me . . . and any metal or hard rock unless the demographic is certainly that kind of crowd. It amazes me how often people I do events for one or two will request Disturbed or Slipknot when it is clearly a Pitbull and Flo Rida kind of crowd."
2. What is your craziest story?
"Last year I did a ceremony and reception. And the groom was pretty drunk, during the vows he said the wrong name and the crowd chuckled, the bride gave an awkward 'F U' kind of smile. Then at the reception I went to take a quick bathroom break . . . and when I walked out the groom was making out with some dude - I was like 'yeahhh this marriage is gonna be fun to keep up to date with.'"
3. How often do you get requests to play music that is older than either of the married couple?
"A lot actually. It's nice to see people who are in their 20s and 30s and still have a passion for classic music whether it's pop, rock, country etc. I feel music now days is very - just not as great or timeless. I'm 30 and I love Kevin Gates and Anime and Migos and Gaga and such but you just can't beat a classic request of Creedence Clearwater Revival, Skynyrd, Alabama, Better Midler and some other classics."
4. What's a request or something I can do to troll the crowd?
"'The Wobble' is a guarantee right now, I love Rick Astley 'Never gonna give you up', R!ot remix, it is crazy dope, starts off with a nice piano medley and after like 45 seconds it comes crashing in and people have always gone 'OMG' with it for me when I use it in a great way . . . Following by the Fresh Prince theme song has always worked for me in the trolling process. If you got early 30s late 20s, BSB 'Everybody' mixed in to NSYNC's 'Bye Bye Bye' followed by Spice Girls 'Wannabe' is a gold mine for me - you may as well have Carson Daly there live - the nostalgia explosion is ridiculous when I do it."
5. What's the worst/most bizarre thing that someone's ever asked you to play?
"[I] was at a winery and the event crowd was pretty country as it could get. I have a banner I use that reads text your request and a guy asked me to play Disturbed 'Sickness' followed by Celine Dion Titanic theme followed by Kid Rock 'Bawitaba', [and] I was like who the F are you 1) probably won't be playing those 2) I wish I could so come get five bucks, next drink is on me."
6. What's your worst experience at a wedding gig?
"I was in a good mix at a wedding and there were kids there and parents who didn't do a great job keeping an eye on them. I didn't see these three kids chasing each other nearby and one tripped over one of my speaker stand legs and face planted the ground knocking out a tooth or two . . . it was bloody. The dad actually came up and yelled at me and threatened . . . to sue, to which I showed him my liability form and insurance and assured him it would not be a valuable fight for him. They ended up leaving and needless to say the crowd was not in a very energetic mood at this point. I went to my go to folder that always works for me until I found my groove back, and things went well until a groomsmen came up hammered AF requesting songs. For a moment dude was hilarious and cool then he spilled his beer all over my laptop and mixer, laptop was fine but mixer began glitching and shorting out which ended the party pretty quick. Everything was warrantied so no loss there in getting a new one. I offered the bride and groom their money back. It was a nightmare."
Ben Affleck Officially Moves Out of His Home With Jennifer Garner
Image Source: Getty / Steve Zak
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck finally filed for divorce in April after initially announcing their split in 2015 - and the fact that it's almost been two years isn't the most surprising part of it. People reported that the former couple actually filed together and without lawyers, which are two moves that are increasingly rare with dramatic Hollywood splits. They are also both seeking joint legal and physical custody of their children.
All in all, things sound downright amicable, though it's been kind of a rollercoaster of events ever since they first announced they were divorcing. The seemingly friendly exes had been throwing us for a loop, especially since there was news that the divorce was off and then on. To iron out this celebrity relationship timeline (and allow you to have the proper authority when discussing this with your friends at happy hour), we've put together all the information in one place.
Ben and Jennifer got married in 2005 in a a private ceremony in Turks and Caicos while Jennifer was pregnant with their first child, Violet. She gave birth to her later that year, and daughter Seraphina followed in 2009. Samuel was born in 2012. A few years after that, the happy family and iconic Hollywood couple were shaken up with the divorce news. Here's the complete timeline of their divorce updates.
2015
- June: The couple announces their plans to divorce on June 30, just about 10 years to the day from their anniversary. Together, they release the statement: "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding." A flurry of rumors about why they split circulate, including infidelity.
- August: Ben is spotted with the woman he'd been accused of cheating on Jennifer with: their nanny, Christine Ouzounian. Ben has maintained that he was not unfaithful.
2016
- February: Jennifer drops a series of truth bombs in a tell-all interview with Vanity Fair, and she corroborates that Ben's alleged affair with the nanny wasn't a factor in their split, saying, "She had nothing to do with our decision to divorce. She was not a part of the equation." In the soul-baring interview, Jennifer also calls Ben the love of her life and shares her thoughts on dating post-split.
- March: Days after her interview drops, Ben and Jennifer are seen at the Vanity Fair Oscar party together, and Ben later addresses her interview publicly, complimenting Jennifer and saying it was fine that she talked about it. A few days after that, Jennifer opens up more, talking about how she and Ben are making it work in terms of taking care of their kids together.
- May: The two continue to say nice things about each other in the press and be pictured together while coparenting. In the meantime, the couple still hasn't filed for divorce, and rumors fly that they might reconcile.
- December: Ben and Jennifer continue to live together to take care of their children, but it's reported that they find it "annoying" to share a home.
Image Source: Getty / Gonzalo
2017
- March: People reports that Jennifer called off the divorce; Us Weekly disputes the story almost immediately, reporting that Jennifer "is still considering a permanent split."
Days later, Ben reveals that he completed treatment for alcohol addiction, publicly posting it on his Facebook page in mid-March. This is just weeks after he had attended the Oscars to present and see brother Casey win an Academy Award; he had reportedly gone with a sober companion.
A few weeks later, Jennifer and Ben are seen laughing it up together while pal Matt Damon spills on Ben's outlook, saying Ben "couldn't be happier," and that he was taking care of the kids while Jennifer shoots a movie.
- April: Jennifer and Ben file for divorce on April 13.
- May: Ben moves out of the family's LA home. According to People, the actor got a place of his own weeks after the couple officially filed for divorce. "The family house is for Jen and the kids now; Ben won't have any things at the house," a source told the publication. "The kids are doing well. They have been to Ben's new house."
Completely Upgrade Your Beach Workouts at This Flintstone-Inspired Jungle Gym
You've spent weeks getting your bikini body ready for your Mexican vacation, but once you get there, the sun is shining and the music is blasting, so why would you want to retreat to your hotel for an indoor workout? Sure, a run alongside the ocean is always fun, but there's an obvious lack of weights and machines on the beach. That is, until the Tulum Jungle Gym came into the picture.
The Fred Flintstone-inspired gym allows you to unleash your inner beast using wood and stone equipment without ever having to leave the sunshine. Gone are the days where your workouts were confined by four walls and mirrors - this revolutionary fitness experience allows you to take in the beauty of your vacation while getting fit.
According to the tropical gym's website, 90 percent of the equipment is made of natural materials and it has just about everything needed for a full-body workout right next to the Caribbean Sea. "It appeals to CrossFit, calisthenics, gymnastics, bodybuilders, weight lifters and anyone that is into fitness; it's a workout for the body, mind and soul," and that is something we can get behind.
The gym has wooden tree stumps for your box jumps, wooden dumbbells and lifting logs with handles, a wooden squat cage, wooden monkey bars, TRX equipment, and so much more. Imagine running your toes through the sand while squatting with wooden barbells, because at this gym, it's no shoes, no shirt, no problem!
If you're headed to Tulum and don't want to step out of the sunshine for your workout, you must check out the Tulum Jungle Gym. (And if you're not headed to Tulum, find out why everyone else is! Keep reading to see some of the gorgeous photos from the beach gym.
Hailey Baldwin's Bikini Might Just Be the Most Flattering on the Internet
So many women swear by neon bikinis. "They make you look tan!" they say. And while electric-colored two-pieces might not be for everyone, Hailey Baldwin certainly makes a case for her own Solid + Striped version. The supermodel wore the brand's sporty Elle top and bottom in Pop Azalea, a shade that definitely looks bright against clear blue waters.
You could attribute it to the way the sunlight's hitting her skin, but Hailey's got an undeniable glow going on. Of course, we're not suggesting this particular swimsuit will turn you into a gorgeously tanned goddess, but we can't say we're not intrigued by all that hot pink. Scroll for another look at Hailey in the suit, then get in on the neon trend and shop the exact version along with similar options ahead.
Ben Affleck Officially Moves Out of His Home With Jennifer Garner
Image Source: Getty / Steve Zak
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck finally filed for divorce in April after initially announcing their split in 2015 - and the fact that it's almost been two years isn't the most surprising part of it. People reported that the former couple actually filed together and without lawyers, which are two moves that are increasingly rare with dramatic Hollywood splits. They are also both seeking joint legal and physical custody of their children.
All in all, things sound downright amicable, though it's been kind of a rollercoaster of events ever since they first announced they were divorcing. The seemingly friendly exes had been throwing us for a loop, especially since there was news that the divorce was off and then on. To iron out this celebrity relationship timeline (and allow you to have the proper authority when discussing this with your friends at happy hour), we've put together all the information in one place.
Ben and Jennifer got married in 2005 in a a private ceremony in Turks and Caicos while Jennifer was pregnant with their first child, Violet. She gave birth to her later that year, and daughter Seraphina followed in 2009. Samuel was born in 2012. A few years after that, the happy family and iconic Hollywood couple were shaken up with the divorce news. Here's the complete timeline of their divorce updates.
2015
- June: The couple announces their plans to divorce on June 30, just about 10 years to the day from their anniversary. Together, they release the statement: "After much thought and careful consideration, we have made the difficult decision to divorce. We go forward with love and friendship for one another and a commitment to co-parenting our children whose privacy we ask to be respected during this difficult time. This will be our only comment on this private, family matter. Thank you for understanding." A flurry of rumors about why they split circulate, including infidelity.
- August: Ben is spotted with the woman he'd been accused of cheating on Jennifer with: their nanny, Christine Ouzounian. Ben has maintained that he was not unfaithful.
2016
- February: Jennifer drops a series of truth bombs in a tell-all interview with Vanity Fair, and she corroborates that Ben's alleged affair with the nanny wasn't a factor in their split, saying, "She had nothing to do with our decision to divorce. She was not a part of the equation." In the soul-baring interview, Jennifer also calls Ben the love of her life and shares her thoughts on dating post-split.
- March: Days after her interview drops, Ben and Jennifer are seen at the Vanity Fair Oscar party together, and Ben later addresses her interview publicly, complimenting Jennifer and saying it was fine that she talked about it. A few days after that, Jennifer opens up more, talking about how she and Ben are making it work in terms of taking care of their kids together.
- May: The two continue to say nice things about each other in the press and be pictured together while coparenting. In the meantime, the couple still hasn't filed for divorce, and rumors fly that they might reconcile.
- December: Ben and Jennifer continue to live together to take care of their children, but it's reported that they find it "annoying" to share a home.
Image Source: Getty / Gonzalo
2017
- March: People reports that Jennifer called off the divorce; Us Weekly disputes the story almost immediately, reporting that Jennifer "is still considering a permanent split."
Days later, Ben reveals that he completed treatment for alcohol addiction, publicly posting it on his Facebook page in mid-March. This is just weeks after he had attended the Oscars to present and see brother Casey win an Academy Award; he had reportedly gone with a sober companion.
A few weeks later, Jennifer and Ben are seen laughing it up together while pal Matt Damon spills on Ben's outlook, saying Ben "couldn't be happier," and that he was taking care of the kids while Jennifer shoots a movie.
- April: Jennifer and Ben file for divorce on April 13.
- May: Ben moves out of the family's LA home. According to People, the actor got a place of his own weeks after the couple officially filed for divorce. "The family house is for Jen and the kids now; Ben won't have any things at the house," a source told the publication. "The kids are doing well. They have been to Ben's new house."
Hailey Baldwin's Bikini Might Just Be the Most Flattering on the Internet
So many women swear by neon bikinis. "They make you look tan!" they say. And while electric colored two-pieces might not be for everyone, Hailey Baldwin certainly makes a case for her own Solid + Striped version. The supermodel wore the brand's sporty Elle top and bottom in Pop Azalea, a shade that definitely looks bright against clear blue waters.
You could attribute it to the way the sunlight's hitting her skin, but Hailey's got an undeniable glow going on. Of course, we're not suggesting this particular swimsuit will turn you into a gorgeously tanned goddess, but we can't say we're not intrigued by all that hot pink. Scroll for another look at Hailey in the suit, then get in on the neon trend and shop the exact version, along with similar options ahead.
My First Mother's Day Was Awful AF - but It Was Still the Best
Last Mother's Day was my first as a new mom. Ever since my mother died when I was 20, I'd dreaded the holiday. But last year, even though I still missed my mom, for the first time in 14 years I also couldn't wait to celebrate. Cards, flowers, boozy brunch? Bring it on.
My husband knew my hellish history with the holiday, and gave me carte blanche on plans. I chose a family brunch in New Jersey - a chance to introduce our son to my mother's relatives.
Here's what I envisioned: a sunny, tree-lined, hour-long drive from Brooklyn to New Jersey, me freshly showered (for once) and in a floral blouse laughing at some joke my husband made, our baby snoozing peacefully in his car seat (waking only to pose for the perfect Instagram photo).
Here's what actually happened: I was so adamant about celebrating the holiday that I insisted my son did not have pink eye. (He TOTALLY had pink eye.)
More on that mishap later. First, in order to understand why I had pinned all my hopes on this one day, allow me to play you the montage of Mother's Days past:
Rewind 14 years earlier. It's my first Mother's Day with a dead mother. I'm 20, and my junior year of college has just ended. Ask me where I don't want to be: home with my depressed dad and silent brother. So, naturally, I ditch my family and go on tour with my punk band: four guys and me, their girl drummer.
Mother's Day falls on our drive between Canada and Michigan, and my view from the van is torture. Florists, gift shops, and family restaurants all advertise their Mother's Day sales. A Big Boy's electric sign shouts: "MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL! MOTHERS EAT FREE!" The guys are hungry so we go in. I instantly regret it. The buffet of blueberry pancakes and greasy sausage, the never-ending tables of Mom, Dad, and their syrup-faced children - all of it leaves me nauseous. I want to scream at everyone, "I don't have a mother! I don't have a mother!"
Fast-forward through five more years of Mother's Days. My broken family spends the day with a full family: my aunt, uncle, and two cousins. It's the same crew we celebrated with when Mom was alive, only now it's somber. Extralong hugs from my cousins. My aunt saying something nostalgic while we pile dishes in the sink.
And then my dad gets remarried. So Mother's Days are spent with my new stepmother and her children and young grandchildren. The morning of is always the hardest part. How do I mourn my mother and celebrate the other? Cards kill me. Gifts seem taboo. I agonize over flowers, then overcompensate and buy too many - three or four bunches of tulips in coral and peach. They wilt in the car ride from Brooklyn to Long Island.
One year my husband shoots me a soft smile. "You know . . . this holiday won't always be a sad one."
I grip his words like a fistful of sunshine from the future. And then there we were on Mother's Day last year, with a 9-month-old baby in a highchair at our kitchen table.
"He has snot coming out of his eyes," my husband observed.
"He has a cold," I countered. "He's just so little that the snot needs more places to come out."
"He doesn't look so good," my husband said again, hesitating as we drove away from our Brooklyn apartment. I looked back at our son. He was fitfully falling asleep, mouth-breathing, snot leaking from every orifice.
"He'll be fine," I said with false confidence, unwilling to give up on the day, my day, that I'd imagined for so long. An hour later we pulled into the restaurant parking lot, and our son woke up wailing. His eyes were glued shut and oozing yellow-green slime.
"Call the doctor!" my husband shouted above the cries.
Our son's relatives met him at an arm's length, afraid to contract what was clearly the worst case of pink eye anyone has ever seen.
"He's usually a lot cuter," I apologized.
We skipped brunch and drove another hour home, with doctor's orders to bring him in the next day. Returning to our sun-drenched apartment, we were secretly delighted to have the afternoon to ourselves as a new family.
"Well, what do you want to do?" my husband asked. I chose a comfort movie from my childhood: Three Men and a Baby. A film about strangers trying desperately to fill the role of a missing mother; it seemed fitting. Unable to refrain from holding my baby close on this special holiday, I - obviously - caught his nasty case of pink eye. My first Mother's Day gift.
Most moms would call this The Mother's Day From Hell. For me, after so many miserable years mourning my own mother, it was by far the best. Later that week, my son gave me my real gift - saying the word I'd been longing to hear, not just for nine months, but for 14 years since my mother had died. The word said aloud and printed in cards that had been lost to me for what felt like forever.
He said it with a sob, but to me it was a song: "Mama."
Completely Upgrade Your Beach Workouts at This Flintstone-Inspired Jungle Gym
You've spent weeks getting your bikini body ready for your Mexican vacation, but once you get there, the sun is shining and the music is blasting, so why would you want to retreat to your hotel for an indoor workout? Sure, a run alongside the ocean is always fun, but there's an obvious lack of weights and machines on the beach. That is, until the Tulum Jungle Gym came into the picture.
The Fred Flintstone-inspired gym allows you to unleash your inner beast using wood and stone equipment without ever having to leave the sunshine. Gone are the days where your workouts were confined by four walls and mirrors - this revolutionary fitness experience allows you to take in the beauty of your vacation while getting fit.
According to the tropical gym's website, 90 percent of the equipment is made of natural materials and it has just about everything needed for a full-body workout right next to the Caribbean Sea. "It appeals to CrossFit, calisthenics, gymnastics, bodybuilders, weight lifters and anyone that is into fitness; it's a workout for the body, mind and soul," and that is something we can get behind.
The gym has wooden tree stumps for your box jumps, wooden dumbbells and lifting logs with handles, a wooden squat cage, wooden monkey bars, TRX equipment, and so much more. Imagine running your toes through the sand while squatting with wooden barbells, because at this gym, it's no shoes, no shirt, no problem!
If you're headed to Tulum and don't want to step out of the sunshine for your workout, you must check out the Tulum Jungle Gym. (And if you're not headed to Tulum, find out why everyone else is! Keep reading to see some of the gorgeous photos from the beach gym.
My First Mother's Day Was Awful AF - but It Was Still the Best
Last Mother's Day was my first as a new mom. Ever since my mother died when I was 20, I'd dreaded the holiday. But last year, even though I still missed my mom, for the first time in 14 years I also couldn't wait to celebrate. Cards, flowers, boozy brunch? Bring it on.
My husband knew my hellish history with the holiday, and gave me carte blanche on plans. I chose a family brunch in New Jersey - a chance to introduce our son to my mother's relatives.
Here's what I envisioned: a sunny, tree-lined, hour-long drive from Brooklyn to New Jersey, me freshly showered (for once) and in a floral blouse laughing at some joke my husband made, our baby snoozing peacefully in his car seat (waking only to pose for the perfect Instagram photo).
Here's what actually happened: I was so adamant about celebrating the holiday that I insisted my son did not have pink eye. (He TOTALLY had pink eye.)
More on that mishap later. First, in order to understand why I had pinned all my hopes on this one day, allow me to play you the montage of Mother's Days past:
Rewind 14 years earlier. It's my first Mother's Day with a dead mother. I'm 20, and my junior year of college has just ended. Ask me where I don't want to be: home with my depressed dad and silent brother. So, naturally, I ditch my family and go on tour with my punk band: four guys and me, their girl drummer.
Mother's Day falls on our drive between Canada and Michigan, and my view from the van is torture. Florists, gift shops, and family restaurants all advertise their Mother's Day sales. A Big Boy's electric sign shouts: "MOTHER'S DAY SPECIAL! MOTHERS EAT FREE!" The guys are hungry so we go in. I instantly regret it. The buffet of blueberry pancakes and greasy sausage, the never-ending tables of Mom, Dad, and their syrup-faced children - all of it leaves me nauseous. I want to scream at everyone, "I don't have a mother! I don't have a mother!"
Fast-forward through five more years of Mother's Days. My broken family spends the day with a full family: my aunt, uncle, and two cousins. It's the same crew we celebrated with when Mom was alive, only now it's somber. Extralong hugs from my cousins. My aunt saying something nostalgic while we pile dishes in the sink.
And then my dad gets remarried. So Mother's Days are spent with my new stepmother and her children and young grandchildren. The morning of is always the hardest part. How do I mourn my mother and celebrate the other? Cards kill me. Gifts seem taboo. I agonize over flowers, then overcompensate and buy too many - three or four bunches of tulips in coral and peach. They wilt in the car ride from Brooklyn to Long Island.
One year my husband shoots me a soft smile. "You know . . . this holiday won't always be a sad one."
I grip his words like a fistful of sunshine from the future. And then there we were on Mother's Day last year, with a 9-month-old baby in a highchair at our kitchen table.
"He has snot coming out of his eyes," my husband observed.
"He has a cold," I countered. "He's just so little that the snot needs more places to come out."
"He doesn't look so good," my husband said again, hesitating as we drove away from our Brooklyn apartment. I looked back at our son. He was fitfully falling asleep, mouth-breathing, snot leaking from every orifice.
"He'll be fine," I said with false confidence, unwilling to give up on the day, my day, that I'd imagined for so long. An hour later we pulled into the restaurant parking lot, and our son woke up wailing. His eyes were glued shut and oozing yellow-green slime.
"Call the doctor!" my husband shouted above the cries.
Our son's relatives met him at an arm's length, afraid to contract what was clearly the worst case of pink eye anyone has ever seen.
"He's usually a lot cuter," I apologized.
We skipped brunch and drove another hour home, with doctor's orders to bring him in the next day. Returning to our sun-drenched apartment, we were secretly delighted to have the afternoon to ourselves as a new family.
"Well, what do you want to do?" my husband asked. I chose a comfort movie from my childhood: Three Men and a Baby. A film about strangers trying desperately to fill the role of a missing mother; it seemed fitting. Unable to refrain from holding my baby close on this special holiday, I - obviously - caught his nasty case of pink eye. My first Mother's Day gift.
Most moms would call this The Mother's Day From Hell. For me, after so many miserable years mourning my own mother, it was by far the best. Later that week, my son gave me my real gift - saying the word I'd been longing to hear, not just for nine months, but for 14 years since my mother had died. The word said aloud and printed in cards that had been lost to me for what felt like forever.
He said it with a sob, but to me it was a song: "Mama."
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves When They're Together
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's relationship just keeps getting cuter and cuter. The two, who started dating in January, recently made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala, but they shared plenty of PDA-filled outings before then. Whether they're cuddling up at Coachella or enjoying romantic getaways in Europe, Selena and The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) always have smiles on their faces whenever they're together. Their relationship may still be fairly new, but it's obvious they make each other happy. See some of their sweetest moments here.
Damn, IHOP's New Cheeseburger Omelet Looks . . . Insane, to Say the Least
We've all been there: the clock strikes midnight as you settle into your booth at IHOP for some late-night grub. As you pore over the varied menu, you're immediately stumped on whether breakfast or dinner is the right choice. But now you don't have to decide between the two because IHOP just released a menu item that mashes up both into one glorious creation. Behold, the cheeseburger omelet.
Made with eggs, tomatoes, onions, American cheese, hash browns (OMG), and 100-percent USDA Choice ground beef, the omelet is topped with both ketchup and mustard . . . oh, and pickle chunks, too. IHOP recently added this intriguing food hybrid to its menu, along with other dishes like a patty melt and cheeseburger sliders, according to Brand Eating.
The inclusion of the yellow condiment personally makes me cringe a little, but surprisingly, the reviews on social media have been highly positive, with many praising how "freaking amazing" it is. One Twitter user claimed to have added bacon to their omelet, which sounds tasty AF.
@IHOP PLEASE NEVER STOP SERVING THIS CHEESEBURGER OMELET!!! http://pic.twitter.com/KGflyax0i7
- Robin Maughan (@kc8tyr) March 2, 2017
Y'all have got to try the new "Cheeseburger Omelet" with bacon at IHOP. It is soooo good! #ihop #freepromo http://pic.twitter.com/XbVXvTWUmF
- HipStars Ent. (@HipStarsEnt) February 18, 2017
The cheeseburger omelet from @IHOP is freaking amazing! 😍😍😍 http://pic.twitter.com/EmFFdfz2zz
- A. C. Carter (@Sharpellas19) April 9, 2017
Sen. Kamala Harris on Congressman's Tone-Deaf Healthcare Claim: "What the F*ck Is That?"
Senator Kamala Harris is not afraid to be blunt. The California lawmaker had some choice words about Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador's claim that "nobody dies" from lack of access to health care during her new interview on Pod Save America, a podcast started by former staffers of President Barack Obama.
"You might as well say, 'People don't starve because they don't have food,'" the California Senator said during the May 8 episode. "What the f*ck is that? What are you saying? How can you say that?"
Harris's remarks were hypercritical of the Congressman's mischaracterization of the proposed American Health Care Act, which would severely cut access to adequate health care and allow for the imposition of high premiums on people with preexisting conditions. As Harris pointed out, if people with preexisting conditions can no longer afford health insurance, they very well may die.
Following backlash against his outlandish claim, Representative Raul Labrador of Idaho walked back his comments. "I was responding to a false notion that the Republican health care plan will cause people to die in the streets, which I completely reject," Labrador wrote on Facebook.
Now that the ACHA has passed through the House, the Senate is expected to draft its own version of the bill. Speaking on the Democratic fight against the legislation, Harris told Pod Save America that lawmakers must speak the truth. "The truth is that these folks are playing politics with public health," Harris said. "The truth is that . . . if Republicans want people to lose their health care, then the Republicans needs to lose their jobs."
These Meal-Prep Photos on Instagram Are So Satisfying to Look At
Whether it's inspirational, motivational, or just downright satisfying to look at, there's something captivating about meal-prep photos on Instagram. From a great grocery haul to a tray of prepped veggies going into the oven to the ultra-organized, super Type-A, borderline-OCD finished product, the art of meal prep is truly a mastery to behold. Get some ideas for your grocery list or a week's worth of meals, brainstorm recipes for your healthy living #goals, or simply partake in the foodie voyeurism that's about to unfold before you. And let's give it up for the real heroes: the meal preppers who likely spent 89.2 percent of their Sunday creating these glorious masterpieces.
These Meal-Prep Photos on Instagram Are So Satisfying to Look At
Whether it's inspirational, motivational, or just downright satisfying to look at, there's something captivating about meal-prep photos on Instagram. From a great grocery haul to a tray of prepped veggies going into the oven to the ultra-organized, super Type-A, borderline-OCD finished product, the art of meal prep is truly a mastery to behold. Get some ideas for your grocery list or a week's worth of meals, brainstorm recipes for your healthy living #goals, or simply partake in the foodie voyeurism that's about to unfold before you. And let's give it up for the real heroes: the meal preppers who likely spent 89.2 percent of their Sunday creating these glorious masterpieces.
Damn, IHOP's New Cheeseburger Omelet Looks . . . Insane, to Say the Least
We've all been there: the clock strikes midnight as you settle into your booth at IHOP for some late-night grub. As you pore over the varied menu, you're immediately stumped on whether breakfast or dinner is the right choice. But now you don't have to decide between the two because IHOP just released a menu item that mashes up both into one glorious creation. Behold, the cheeseburger omelet.
Made with eggs, tomatoes, onions, American cheese, hash browns (OMG), and 100-percent USDA Choice ground beef, the omelet is topped with both ketchup and mustard . . . oh, and pickle chunks, too. IHOP recently added this intriguing food hybrid to its menu, along with other dishes like a patty melt and cheeseburger sliders, according to Brand Eating.
The inclusion of the yellow condiment personally makes me cringe a little, but surprisingly, the reviews on social media have been highly positive, with many praising how "freaking amazing" it is. One Twitter user claimed to have added bacon to their omelet, which sounds tasty AF.
@IHOP PLEASE NEVER STOP SERVING THIS CHEESEBURGER OMELET!!! http://pic.twitter.com/KGflyax0i7
- Robin Maughan (@kc8tyr) March 2, 2017
Y'all have got to try the new "Cheeseburger Omelet" with bacon at IHOP. It is soooo good! #ihop #freepromo http://pic.twitter.com/XbVXvTWUmF
- HipStars Ent. (@HipStarsEnt) February 18, 2017
The cheeseburger omelet from @IHOP is freaking amazing! 😍😍😍 http://pic.twitter.com/EmFFdfz2zz
- A. C. Carter (@Sharpellas19) April 9, 2017
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd Can't Keep Their Hands to Themselves When They're Together
Selena Gomez and The Weeknd's relationship just keeps getting cuter and cuter. The two, who started dating in January, recently made their red carpet debut as a couple at the Met Gala, but they shared plenty of PDA-filled outings before then. Whether they're cuddling up at Coachella or enjoying romantic getaways in Europe, Selena and The Weeknd (real name Abel Tesfaye) always have smiles on their faces whenever they're together. Their relationship may still be fairly new, but it's obvious they make each other happy. See some of their sweetest moments here.
Sen. Kamala Harris on Congressman's Tonedeaf Health Care Claim: "What the F*ck is That?"
Senator Kamala Harris is not afraid to be blunt. The California lawmaker had some choice words about Idaho Rep. Raul Labrador's claim that "nobody dies" from lack of access to health care during her new interview on Pod Save America - a podcast started by former staffers of President Obama.
"You might as well say, 'People don't starve because they don't have food,' the California Senator said during the May 8 episode. "What the f*ck is that? What are you saying? How can you say that?"
Harris's remarks were hypercritical of the Congressman's mischaracterization of the proposed American Health Care Act, which would severely cut access to adequate health care, and allow for the imposition of high premiums on people with preexisting conditions. As Harris pointed out, if people with preexisting conditions can no longer afford health insurance, they very well may die.
Following backlash to his outlandish claim, Representative Raul Labrador of Idaho walked back his comments. "I was responding to a false notion that the Republican health care plan will cause people to die in the streets, which I completely reject," Raul wrote on Facebook.
Now that the ACHA has passed through the House, the Senate is expected to draft its own version of the bill. Speaking on the Democratic fight against the legislation, Harris told Pod Save America that lawmakers must speak the truth. ""The truth is that these folks are playing politics with public health," Harris said. "The truth is that . . . if Republicans want people to lose their healthcare, then the Republicans needs to lose their job."
You Should Be Jealous of the Baby Who Gets to Live in This Mario Kart Nursery
Wes, a dad from North Carolina, created a Mario Kart 8-themed nursery for his son, Grant, that will make any Nintendo-lover go crazy. The baby's room took over a year to complete, through what Wes calls "Geeksmithing," or "the process of creating objects that are inspired by geeky or pop culture references using a wide range of tools, materials, and techniques." This isn't his first rodeo - Wes created a Yoshi's Island nursery for his daughter and a Legends of Zelda-themed room for a friend's child.
Scroll through the amazing photos, and watch the video of the process below - we apologize in advance for you not being able to drop everything and play Mario Kart afterward.
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