Sports Taught Me That My Big Body Is Beautifully Strong

June 20, 2015, 9:18 am

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I've been involved in different sports both in and out of school for my entire life, and the different aspects of sports have changed and shaped my life in many ways. Sports taught me about commitment, what it means to be a part of a team and to have a group of people who are dependent on me. I couldn't just skip out on practices because by joining a team, I had made a commitment to my teammates, my coaches and to myself, and if I broke that commitment, I would be letting all those people, as well as myself, down.

Sports taught me how to set and achieve goals and how to work for what I want. When I ran track in school, I always wanted to beat my time from the year before, but I knew that I would have to practice harder and run more than the year before.

As I've progressed in my sporting career, I've also learned that sometimes we don't achieve our goals, sometimes things don't go as planned, sometimes we fail. Sports have taught me how to pick myself up after failure and that when things get tough, sometimes simply not quitting can be enough.

Sports have taught me to see my body as something strong. I no longer see big as bad. As my legs and butt grow larger, I get stronger, and as I get stronger, I get faster. I see my body less as a subject of someone else's gaze and more as something that is mine, that is strong, and that allows me to do incredible things.

I'm a somewhat anxious and introverted person, but I found it extremely helpful, especially as a teenager, to be involved in a sport where I had to be around a group of people who were all in the same situation, in a controlled environment. Through sports, I made friends and I became more comfortable in social situations outside of sporting activities, too.

Sports have changed and shaped my life. I've made incredible friends that I never would have met if we weren't a part of the same team. I've learned to work through the tough stuff and to commit and work towards my goals. Even just joining a team for one summer could open you up to new friends and new experiences, and there's nothing quite like getting some of your frustrations and stress out in a controlled way on the field, right?

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I'm 18 and I'm Bipolar

June 20, 2015, 9:29 am

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I was diagnosed with bipolar 1 disorder at the end of my junior year of high school. Up until then, my mom and I had no idea why I was so difficult all the time.

Living alone with your mom is a lot of estrogen and you're bound to fight, but this wasn't normal. I couldn't ever see past my own emotions, and there would be days that I loved being around my mom and then there were days that I would irrationally scream at her for no reason. I was so tired of fighting, my mother and how my life had spiraled out of control that we finally went to the doctor and talked it out, figured what the problem was and started working on it.

Even though I received medication, it wasn't a quick fix. Nothing ever is. Living with bipolar disorder is a constant battle of trying to figure out which emotions are real and which are not. I constantly have to sit myself out of situation and ask myself, "Should I be so angry about this?" or "Is this as great as it actually seems?"

Already being a raging, hormonal teenager, tack on a mood disorder, and things get tricky. Last month, my grandfather passed away, and I stopped taking my medication. I didn't really realize things were wrong because I was in such a manic state. I ended up spending every cent of my high school graduation money on nothing I needed and am currently patching up things with my mom because the lows and the highs are so extreme.

Things I do to help me control my emotions and figure out what's real, that's the main point of this post. I don't know how many people with bipolar disorder will read this, but I'm sure it can help others, too.

1. Remove yourself from the situation completely.

Your emotions do matter, but they may not make sense to other people and explaining them will make you more emotional, whether it's anger or sadness. Go to a different room, fiddle with your phone, take a deep breath and try to rationalize what you're feeling.

2. Try square breathing.

My grandma taught me a technique to calm myself down whenever I am having an episode. You breathe in for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds, breathe out for 4 seconds, hold it for 4 seconds and start all over until you feel better. You're too focused on breathing squarely that the irrational decision you were about to make slowly fades away.

3. Surround yourself with understanding people.

Those who don't have bipolar disorder will never truly understand how you feel, but at least be around those who understand when you need time or why you're acting that way. It doesn't make it OK to treat people badly, but this way, if you slip up and can't control yourself, you're not losing best friends.

It's difficult to live with this kind of mental disorder. When I feel good, I feel like I'm on top of the world and I love it - but when it's bad, it can get dark and horrible. Lashing out and hurting people is a hard thing to live with when you never meant it and letting toxic people back into your life because you feel great is also a bad decision (so is spending all your money).

Kendall Jenner, Is That You? Model Shares Racy New Instagram Photo

June 20, 2015, 10:04 am

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A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Jun 20, 2015 at 7:41am PDT

Did Kendall Jenner get hacked or did she mean to post this photo? More importantly, is that even her?

It is not the typical kind of Kendall Jenner IG image, so we're not really sure what to make of it, but Kenny has done stuff like this to us before. Back in May, she posted a pic of a woman's seemingly naked body on top of a man in bed and then deleted it a few hours later (you can still see it here if you're curious).

She hasn't deleted this one, though, and it looks like that MIGHT be Kendall's body, but if it is, who's the guy? Kendall simply captioned the photo "it's the weekend," and didn't tag anybody, which basically tells us...nothing.

The pic has over 29,000 comments and while some of them are the usual spammy stuff (first for first, lb, WHY do people still do that?!) there are a lot of others who, like us, who is in this mysteriously sexy photo.

It kind of has a Fifty Shades Of Grey feel...or maybe that's just because it's black and white, so it actually does probably have 50 shades of gray.

Either way, thanks Kendall, for spicing up everyone's weekend.

Does Mariah Carey Have a New Boyfriend?

June 20, 2015, 11:24 am

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Life is looking good for Mariah Carey. After experiencing some not-so-diva-like moments such as losing her shoe and crying during a performance and having her isolated vocals exposed to the masses after a Christmas show gone tragically wrong, Mimi definitely has something to sing about these days. Allegedly, Mariah has a new boo, a billionaire Australian entertainment businessman named James Packer, and get this- there was nothing elusive about the supposed couple's recent hand-holding sesh. Oh, and did we mention this particular public display of affection took place in Capri, Italy? Mariah hasn't officially confirmed her romance, but that luxurious location is known to attract lovers, which is a telltale sign that they've got a thing going on - or at least we hope.

Did anyone see this coming? James Packer and Mariah Carey find love http://t.co/zQQqWk7fje pic.twitter.com/UZdJBZmw45

- Herald Sun (@theheraldsun) June 19, 2015

For a while, reports of Mariah's split with soon-to-be-ex hubby Nick Cannon made it appear that things between the former couple might take a turn for the worse, but fortunately Nick seems to be moving on as well, as he was recently spotted holding hands with a mystery woman at Disneyland. Plus they kept things extremely mature and cordial when they celebrated Easter together with their twins Monroe and Moroccan.

We're never thrilled to hear about celebrity breakups, but it's refreshing to see that both parties appear to be getting on with their lives in peace.

Carly Rae Jepsen's "Time After Time" Cover is the Perfect Tribute to Cyndi Lauper

June 20, 2015, 3:54 pm

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Here's a message for Carly Rae Jepsen. We really, really, really, really, really, really like that you decided to perform a cover of Cyndi Lauper's '80s classic "Time After Time." Those are some huge pop star shoes to fill (not to mention the fact that Cyndi is Carly's idol!), and fortunately, the 29-year-old singer/songwriter's rendition sounded just as endearing as the original. In what will probably go down as one of Carly's most memorable music-related moments, she had the opportunity to perform her version of the song when she inducted Cyndi into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame.

Not only do we love that Carly got the chance to put her spin on Cyndi's timeless hit, but it's also pretty admirable how the "Call Me Maybe" singer continues to show her appreciation for artists who came before her, even if they're not musicians. If you'll recall, Tom Hanks was the unlikely star of her "I Really Like You" video, which honestly, still kind of confuses us. Like, when did Tom become so unbelievably good at being an almost-pop star? Who knows, but we can still appreciate Carly teaming up with a legendary actor for one of the most memorable music videos of the year.

Hopefully, collaborating with other veteran artists marks a trend for the singer, who's gearing up to release her third album E·MO·TION, which according to her description, will be somewhat of a musical rebirth of the '80s.


We're totally down for this musical voyage back in time, just as long as Carly doesn't try to bring back those awful '80s hairstyles.

10 Style Lessons to Learn from Your Dad

June 21, 2015, 1:57 am

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Ah, fathers: little league coaches, handymen, math tutors, grill masters - style icons? You may not hesitate to dial up Dad when your car won't start, but you should steal a style tip or two from your fashion-forward father, too. Turns out, his dorky dependence on high-water jeans and socks with sandals were all spot-on, after all! Let's take a look at some of your dad's best fashion hits and see which ones will call your closet home this summer.

1. Don't be afraid to let your Tropical Goddess (specifically, the Margaritaville-bound one) shine.

Want that beach-ready look? Toss the high-maintenance maxi and button up your Hawaiian shirt. Aloha, Bahama Mama!

2. Never discount the importance of comfy footwear.

You never saw it coming - the day when your dad's colorful foam shower shoes would be a source of summer style inspo. But it's 95 degrees out, your tootsies are sweating, and those gel platform sandals are giving you blisters. Pass me the Crocs; isn't ugly footwear a trend anyway?

3. When it comes to classics, go big or go home.

Just as Mom Jeans had their day in the sun, Dad Jeans are taking a victory lab around the style stadium. What sets these classics apart from their feminine counterparts? They've got a straighter leg and won't accentuate under-butt. Va-va-voom!

4. Socks with loungewear shoes are actually kind of great.

Dad was onto something the day he slipped his sock-clad feet into slippers/sliders and/or casual-lounging footwear. Little did he know, he'd spark a sock-and-sandal style revolution, with everything from '70s-style heels to '90s sandals working the look.

5. Long socks are pretty fantastic, too.

Long socks deserve a separate category because of their ability to elevate an entire look - think of the bird's eye "coffee and laptop in bed with knee socks" Instas they've created. Did you think Cher from Clueless was their redeemer? Maybe Tom Cruise in Risky Business? Oh no, it was Dad. (Pairs well with cargo shorts.)

6. A well-placed joke always leaves 'em smiling.

Remember when dad was the king of the "I went to so-and-so, and all I got was this T-shirt" shirt? Now those slogan-bearing tops are practically gold, selling for $45 at hipster mecca stores (this one's from Urban Outfitters). Jokey shirts and dad humor (underneath a killer leather jacket) are just the thing to show you don't take fashion rules too seriously.

7. Visors mean versatility.

Style, as in life, is all about being flexible. A hat that protects your face, while still allowing you to get those sunkissed highlights, is seriously undervalued in today's accessories marketplace. Dad, once again, is ahead of the game.

8. Dorky hats are a great way to get people's attention in general.

If your super-fly outfit isn't getting the double-takes it deserves, grab another leaf from dad's style handbook. A bucket hat that shades while stylin' is just what your summer wardrobe calls for! While Dad is probably rocking the water-resistant, made-for-fishing version, you can feel free to add a little more funk. The '90s look might be dorky, but it's nerdy in the best way possible.

9. Recycled concert shirts are always a good idea.

Your dad probably has a drawer full of old Grateful Dead tees, right next to his souvenir stack of Rolling Stones '76 tour tanks. If you know what's good for your wardrobe, raid those shirts, ASAP.

10. When in doubt, add a leather accent.

Whether it's a letterman jacket, leather coat or even a throwback from your dad's days in the Air Force, his original leather look is way cooler than anything you'll pick up at the mall these days. He wore it well then, and he probably wears it like a wizened rock star now, so make sure you ask him for a few pointers.

Father's Day Ode to the Man Who Always Put Me First

June 21, 2015, 2:00 am

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I always lived away from my father. I say "always" because in 22 years of existence, I don't remember of being with my father at home for a full single year.

A little background here: My parents got married just after I was born and since their wedding, my father has had different kinds of jobs so he was able to support me, my mother and my brother.
He was always traveling, living and working away from home three or four months in a row, making us always look for a paternal figure in my grandfather.

He was always the most tender man whenever we lived apart, and now, while I am living in London, away from my entire family, I see that more than ever. He has never failed us with anything, and God knows, what he has suffered because of that. He never missed a birthday, a Christmas, a New Year's Eve or a parade while I was playing, as long as he was in Portugal. He never forgot to call on special occasions, especially when he was out of work and had to miss one of those celebrations. He never cares how much money he is spending for a phone call while I talk away my problems.

Although my parents never had a good marriage (for the 16 years that they were together) and he was never a good husband (according to my mom), he's been an excellent father. I've never thanked him for all the things that he did and still does for me, but I think that that isn't something to do over the phone. It's something for me to do when I get to see him again.

But right now, right here, I want to thank you, Daddy. I want to let it be known: Thank you for everything. Thank you for all the sleepless nights, cuddling me when I was sick and all the times you stopped me from crying during a nightmare. Thank you for being my safe haven when I had nowhere else to go. Thank you for allowing me to realize my dreams and being so proud of me. But especially, thank you for being the Father whom my brother and I are so proud of. We love you.

With love,
Your daughter

"Don't ever forget who you are where you belong. Spread your wings and then come home to tell me all about it." - My Father

My Dad's Recipe For Success

June 21, 2015, 3:27 am

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We have a new annual Pop & Princess Dinner at our church on Father's Day. My youth pastor was talking about needing to find somebody to cook the dinner for this year. My sister joked that she knew someone, and he said,"I do, too! Your pops! But I'm not going to make him work on his day."

My dad, in his 50s, graduated culinary school just last year. My dad and I spend a lot of time together watching cooking shows together now that we have cable. I remember one day, when my family was out, I found a marathon of Food Network Star. I spent the whole day watching it. Then, when my dad got home, he finished it with me. We were both hooked, and we put it on series record. Now we watch all of the cooking shows.

I love watching cooking shows with my dad, and I love eating his food. When we went to his year-end banquet, I probably ate 30 million of his salmon purée appetizers. Now, he's going after his degree in food business and looking for a new cooking job! I just wanted to use this Father's Day to say how proud I am of my father for following his dream even 23 years after he had kids.

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Taylor Swift Just Had the Best Response Ever to a Sexist Magazine Story

June 21, 2015, 6:21 am

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Taylor Swift almost shook this one off. The singer recently had a oh-no-they-didn't moment when she read a magazine's misleading headline about her, Harry Styles, and a pregnancy. WTF, right?

The bad blood started when OK! Magazine Tweeted a message that implied that Tay was knocked up. Too bad when you clicked on the link that they posted with the Tweet, it went to the story about how she recently helped her fans announce their pregnancy.

Thank you so much @taylorswift13 helping me tell the world IM GOING TO BE A DAD! #BabiesFirstConcert @lindseyjo86 pic.twitter.com/8135go8e3e

- Jesse Rasmussen (@JesseRas) June 19, 2015

That wasn't even the best part. They didn't refer to Tay Tay as a "singer" or even a bad-ass..nope, they straight up called her, "Harry Styles ex-girlfriend." They also called her Calvin Harris' "rumored girlfriend." Insert sad face.

Taylor wasn't the only one who found that ish offensive. She clapped back the best way ever...

@OK_Magazine this misleading headline and your choice of words in labeling me are why we need feminism in 2015. pic.twitter.com/x6sLT8IKx9

- Taylor Swift (@taylorswift13) June 20, 2015

All of this sass-back comes after Taylor praised Ariana Grande a few weeks ago for going off on a rant about being labeled in the business, and the lies floating around her. She wasn't a fan of being called Big Sean's ex...just like Tay is totally over being branded with Harry. #peopleneedtomoveon

Kendall Jenner Shares Beautiful Father's Day Message for Caitlyn

June 21, 2015, 6:40 am

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During Caitlyn Jenner's Diane Sawyer interview, she explained that as she discussed her transition with her children, her daughter Cassandra asked if she should still call her Dad. "He said, 'I'm Dad. Call me Dad. I'll always be your dad,' " she recalled from their discussion.

So, on Father's Day, the Kardashian/Jenner kids are celebrating Caitlyn, because as Cait herself said, she is always going to be their dad. For anyone who doesn't understand that, Kendall Jenner shared the most beautiful message with her Father's Day shoutout to Caitlyn and it brought us to tears.

"My whole life this soul was my daddy and just because your appearance is different now doesn't mean you were any less of a father to me my entire life," she captioned the photo below. "Happy Father's Day to the person who raised me, and taught me everything I know, my hero."

A photo posted by Kendall Jenner (@kendalljenner) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:06am PDT

A few hours later, Kylie Jenner shared her Father's Day message and it's equally touching. "Happy Father's Day my little light of sunshine. 'You can still call me dad, Kylie. No matter what I'm always going to be your father. That's never going to change.'" she wrote, along with the family photo below.

Happy Father's Day my little light of sunshine. "You can still call me dad, Kylie. No matter what I'm always going to be your father. That's never going to change."

A photo posted by King Kylie (@kyliejenner) on Jun 21, 2015 at 11:14am PDT

Khloe Kardashian gave Cait a special Father's Day shoutout, too, sharing this sweet sentiment, "Thank you Lord for blessing me with not one phenomenal father but I was lucky enough to have two. Happy Father's Day!"

A photo posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:13am PDT

We don't know what the fam has planned for today, but Kylie tweeted last night that she was rushing home from an appearance in Miami to make it home in time for Father's Day, so we hope that whatever they're doing, they enjoy this special day together.

Taylor Swift Just Basically Ripped Apple a New One in Open Letter

June 21, 2015, 7:30 am

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Taylor Swift's name will be one big ole' blank space if you look it up on Apple Music's new streaming service. They just announced that they're launching their own music streaming platform, which will cost $9.99 a month following a free three-month trial, and Tay's not amused.

In typical T-Swiz style, she went to Tumblr to address the situation, and to write an open letter to the company explaining why she will not feature her music on the service.

Taylor revealed that the free trial period, in which artists, writers and producers will go unpaid, is a "shocking, disappointing" move by Apple. She wrote:

This is not about me. Thankfully I am on my fifth album and can support myself, my band, crew, and entire management team by playing live shows. This is about the new artist or band that has just released their first single and will not be paid for its success. This is about the young songwriter who just got his or her first cut and thought that the royalties from that would get them out of debt. This is about the producer who works tirelessly to innovate and create, just like the innovators and creators at Apple are pioneering in their field ... but will not get paid for a quarter of a year's worth of plays on his or her songs.

We aren't surprised. All of that echoes her decision to pull her songs from Spotify, too.

She told Yahoo Music in November 2014, "I'm not willing to contribute my life's work to an experiment that I don't feel fairly compensates the writers, producers, artists, and creators of this music. And I just don't agree with perpetuating the perception that music has no value and should be free."

Read Taylor's entire letter to Apple, here.

Blake Lively Celebrates Ryan Reynolds' First Father's Day

June 21, 2015, 8:58 am

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These two just make us smile (and giggle).

In honor of Ryan Reynolds' first father's day, Blake Lively paid tribute to her hubby on Instagram with some major humor and a sweet sepia pic of him toting their daughter James in a carrier. "Happy Fathers Day!!! ... @vancityreynolds Since the day our baby was born, I've felt so strongly in my heart that you were most likely the father. #ILoveYouSoMuchItsSilly," she captioned the shot.

A photo posted by Blake Lively (@blakelively) on Jun 21, 2015 at 7:29am PDT

And there was far more cuteness (and jokes) to be had as the day kicked off. "On Fathers Day, my daughter smiled at me," the Woman of Gold star tweeted Sunday. "It was all the gift I needed as I packed a bag and left for 6 years to write a book on parenting."

On Fathers Day, my daughter smiled at me. It was all the gift I needed as I packed a bag and left for 6 years to write a book on parenting.

- Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) June 21, 2015

Seriously, Neither Blake or Ryan can resist the chance to crack a joke, and it's just more proof they're made for each other. Speaking of little James though, whom they welcomed in December, Ryan has been gushing about her for most of the year.

Back in April, the actor said life with their little one is "so good," adding, "She's got me wrapped around her finger. I am a slave to the rhythm." Calling fatherhood "the best," he continued, "I can't wait. It's just going to be teatime every day with her...no, she's going to be a football player."

Happy Father's Day to Ryan and all the other totally awesome dads out there!

Justin Timberlake and Son Silas' Adorable Father's Day Photo Will Warm Your Heart

June 21, 2015, 9:24 am

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Justin Timberlake is seriously trying to make us cry him a river on Father's Day, but at least the tears will be joyful. So what's the occasion for all the blubbering? Justin shared the most adorable Instagram photo ever of himself holding his 2-month-old son Silas, but that's not even the cutest part. JT's baby boy is festively dressed for the occasion in a onesie adorned with the words "I love dad." We're leading a chorus of awws and sniffles right now because this father-son moment has us feeling all the feels.

No word on where Justin's wife (and Silas' mom) Jessica Biel was during the picturesque moment. Maybe she was a proud mama behind the camera snapping photos of her two most favorite guys, or she could've had her feet propped up chillin' while dad and his son posed for Father's Day selfies. Either way, this is sure to be a memorable moment for the family on their first Father's Day.

Ever since Jessica and Justin learned they were expecting, they've consistently outdone themselves when it comes to sharing cute candid family moments, from the way they announced Jessica's pregnancy to Justin's cute shout-out to his then-expectant wife. Once the couple welcomed their baby boy, baby Silas instantly won over hearts when JT shared the first photo of his son in Jessica's arms.

Even though we're dangerously close to cuteness overload, we can easily handle more charming photos of baby Silas. We think...

What No Girl Wants To Hear When She's Having A Bad Hair Day

June 21, 2015, 11:50 am

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If we're being honest, we've ALL been victims of a bad hair day every once and a while. Whether you tried out a new style and it just didn't work, or you woke up an hour after your alarm clock with no time to run a comb through your mane, you have experienced the unfortunate bad hair day woe.

If you're somewhat self aware, chances are you are not in denial when your hairdo is a hair don't. You don't need classmates, friends, family or strangers co-signing information you already have - Ugh! so annoying! Like any traumatic experience, there are a few trigger words and phrases that no girl wants to hear on a bad hair day. Here are just a few...

"Did you do something different with your hair"

Who Says This: The nice coworker or classmate who can't help but to comment on your 'do. Luckily for them, they do so in the nicest way they know how.
Your Response: You try to make light of the situation so you reply with, "Sure did, I completely forgot how to comb it."

"What's up with your hair?"

Who Says This: The never soft-spoken friend. They genuinely want to know what's up with your hair.
Your Response: You can't hate hate them for pointing out the obvious, but oh how you wish they would keep their mouth shut.

"I love your hair today"

Who Says This: The frenemy. The girl who lives for an opportunity to throw shade at any given moment.
Your Response: You sense their insincerity right away but you refuse to let them see you sweat. Instead you say, "Thank you," you smile, and then walk away.

"Bad hair day huh?"

Who Says This: A very close friend who feels comfortable keeping it real. She just gets you.
Your Response: "Yea girl, it's one of those days." It's totally ok being honest here cause chances are she had a bad hair day about a week ago. Let's face it though, it's still annoying to hear.

What are some of the things you hate to hear when you're having a bad hair day? Let us know in the comments below!

This PMS Pie Will Cure All Your Period Cravings

June 22, 2015, 6:04 am

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Period cravings are the worst.

It's like as soon as your cycle hits, one minute you want something salty, the next minute something sweet. The next minute salty and sweet at the same time. Now, there's a solution for all of that.

While there's no magic pill to make those cravings go away (yet), blogger Stefani Pollack of The Cupcake Project created a solution to satisfy them in the meantime. We present to you...the PMS Pie (yes, this really exists).
To come up with the Chocolate Potato Chip PMS Pie, Stefani polled her readers about their monthly PMS cravings and used those results - mostly chocolate and potato chips - to create it. This dish is basically a pie made with layers of potato chips, with chocolate and caramel on top. Salty and sweet all in one and you can make it at home. Stefani deserves a praise clap.

Some of her readers said they need peanut butter when Aunt Flo arrives, so she also suggested substituting half of the chocolate chips in the recipe for peanut butter chips. For those with ice cream urges, she wrote, "just throw a scoop on top" of the pie. And she even had idea for those who crave meat: simply toss some crumbled bacon in with the chocolate chips.
Get the recipe here. She also whipped up a recipe for PMS brownies #FTW.

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Chris Pratt Teaches Hospital Patients How to Train Raptors

June 22, 2015, 6:39 am

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Chris Pratt is a real life superhero! The star of Jurassic World visited a Louisiana children's hospital this weekend and showed the young patients his secret moves to tame velociraptors, just like he famously did in his hit dinosaur movie.

In a scene from the film that quickly spawned a meme among zookeepers, the hunky actor and dad trains the dangerous raptor dinosaurs, using hand movements to calm them down.

#raptorsquad #clevergirls #chrispratt #raptorshotremake #prattkeeping #jurassiczookeeper #zoorassicworld

A photo posted by Susie Rodenkirchen Walker (@susiethefivetoedsloth) on Jun 17, 2015 at 7:23am PDT

The young patients at Our Lady of the Lake Children's Hospital were clearly thrilled to get up and close and personal with the movie star, who signed posters, played games and hand delivered gifts to kids in their hospital beds.
How cute is he? The actor turned 36 on Sunday, which is also Father's Day, and it's so sweet he took time out to give back before his own celebration. Happy birthday and Father's Day to one amazing dude!

Caitlyn Jenner Shares Awesome Family Photo From Father's Day

June 22, 2015, 7:32 am

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Father's Day was special for Caitlyn Jenner for a lot of reasons this year. One of them was that this was obviously the first Father's Day she got to enjoy as her true self and another is that both sides of her family celebrated together, which is a rare occurrence.

"Great day yesterday for Father's Day. We had so much fun off-roading. So much love and support! Love my family!" she captioned the photo above of - from left to right - her son Burt Jenner, daughter Casey, herself, Kim Kardashian, Kanye and North West, Khloe Kardashian, Kendall Jenner, Brandon Jenner and Brandon's wife Leah (who is pregnant with their first child).

Noticeably absent from the Father's Day celebration were Kylie and Brody Jenner, Kourtney Kardashian and Scott Disick. According to TMZ, Kourtney had the flu and Brody was out of town for a DJ gig. No word on why Kylie and Scott skipped the dune buggy day.

Still, it looks like everyone had a great time. Khloe shared this video of herself and Kendall, joking in the caption, "If you hang with the Jenner's you can't show them fear! lol," because they are total adrenaline junkies.

A video posted by Khloé (@khloekardashian) on Jun 21, 2015 at 10:59pm PDT

Looks like a ton of fun!

When the fam got home, Kim Kardashian wished her hubby a happy Father's Day, along with a subtle announcement about their baby's gender, writing, "You're such a good daddy to North & you will be the best daddy to our new son too!"

Happy Father's Day to Cait, and Kanye, and Brandon and all of the other dads AND dads-to-be out there!

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This is heartbreaking.

Just days after one of Lamar Odom's best friends, Jamie Sangouthi, passed away from complications from longtime drug use, another one of the former NBA player's close friends has died.

Producer and writer Bobby Heyward passed away Saturday at the age of 30 from a drug overdose, according to Us Weekly. Before he died, he paid tribute to Jamie on Instagram, posting a throwback shot of himself, Jamie and Lamar hanging out with another friend in Las Vegas. "#RIP To my big brother Jamie who always brought light into any room he walked into and laughter as well at all times J you will always be missed. Family for life. #BandOfBrothers #tbt," he captioned it.

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According to E! Online, 37-year-old Jamie died from a bacterial skin infection in his arm called necrotizing fasciitis, as a result of chronic IV drug abuse. He passed away in a Los Angeles hospital June 14 after going to get treatment for his arm.

"Due to the extent of the infection, the hospital performed surgery to deal with the infection, but the condition quickly overwhelmed what they were able to do for him," the coroner later told E! News. Jamie and Lamar had been close friends since high school, and he often appeared on E! reality show Khloé & Lamar.

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I Saw 'Inside Out' and You Should, Too

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I'm a mom. I'm also a human being with diverse interests and specific ideas of how I would like to spend my Saturday morning. One time, I took my son to the Spongebob movie. I left braincells and years of my life inside that theater. I learned my lesson. And for this reason, I am always, eternally, thankful for Pixar films because they deliver giggles and feels for both children and their grumpy-cat parents.

I'm a writer. I don't consider myself a critic. When I watch movies or read books, I develop opinions based solely on my emotional reaction to the material. I understand the value in deconstructing a piece of fiction against other fiction that has come before it. But that isn't why I watch movies or read books.

I want the feels, guys. Like. All of them.



Inside Out delivered. It's about a young girl named Riley who is dealing with some pretty heavy stuff: Moving away from the life she has always known, leaving her best friend and close-knit hockey community behind, and losing her dad to a new, super-absorbing job in a new, totally weird city. When we meet her, all her core memories (the defining memories of her youth) have been shaped by Joy. She is a happy kid, generally able to buck up in tough times, and overall, blessed with a good life.

Like the title suggests, we get the story from the Inside Out. In true, clever, Pixar fashion, they take an abstract concept like human emotion and how memories and experiences shape our personality and choices, and create lively, vibrant characters to thoughtfully illustrate the inner-workings of our mind and emotions.

Joy is masterfully voiced by Amy Poehler, and provides the backbone of the story. Anger (hilarious Lewis Black), Fear (the always genius Bill Hader) and Disgust (Mindy Kaling in all her genuine goodness) are critically important and knee-slappingly funny, but it's Sadness, played with perfection by Phyllis Smith of The Office fame, that gives us the heart of the story. Through Sadness, we can find Joy, because, often, it is Sadness that is our true, untainted emotion. When we let our guard down, let others in on our struggle, we really connect.

Like you might expect, Riley is turned Inside Out by her new experiences. Who hasn't felt like this? When faced with an unknown, we recede, forgetting what makes us who we are. We lose confidence. We forget to be brave. And that begins to affect everything Riley touches.

There was a moment, early on in the movie when Riley introduces herself to her new class, and I audibly screamed out, "She's been talking too long; make her stop!" because I know. I've been that new girl, once confident in my social circle and certain that I could do anything, only to find myself in a new place, rambling on to a bunch of blank stares. And, like Riley, it took me a while to find new footing, to learn to balance all these complicated feelings without being a total brat.

I don't want to spoil it for you. But, if you want to see a movie with your kid, or your niece, or your best friend, because it's Pixar and Pixar is cool - go see this one. It will make you feel, think and laugh.
There is nothing better than walking away from a movie with a smile on your face and the unshakeable confidence that you, too, can overcome any obstacle.