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Brendan Fraser gives peak dad energy while watching his son walk the runway in New York

Brendan Fraser gives peak dad energy while watching his son walk the runway in New York
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Adorable Golden Retriever absolutely loses it when he runs into his vet at a bar

Adorable Golden Retriever absolutely loses it when he runs into his vet at a bar
12.02.2025 3

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The 'Wardrobe Test' can help determine if your partner is a right fit

The 'Wardrobe Test' can help determine if your partner is a right fit
11.02.2025 10

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Teachers says she runs her classroom like a 'corporate office'—she even gives PTO

Teachers says she runs her classroom like a 'corporate office'—she even gives PTO
03.02.2025 3

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A new study shows going to a 'cultural event' just once a month can cut depression in half

January is chugging along, which means that many of us are already glancing at our vision boards, diving into new routines, and checking off our...

03.01.2025 1

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Mom shares her entirely thrifted Christmas gift haul for her son and it's quite impressive

According to a study provided by What to Expect in November, parents on average spend about $173 on each child for Christmas . Each   child . You...

23.12.2024 2

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The surprising history behind 9 of everyone's favorite Christmas songs

Even the Grinchiest among us probably has a Christmas song that lifts their spirits. After all, we’ve got so much more than traditional carols now—...

19.12.2024 6

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'It's so much happier and joyful': Millennials rally to defend 'tacky' 90s Christmas decor

You can see a resurgence of maximalism everywhere. From "dopamine decor” to “more is more” fashion, it’s clear that by and large, attitudes are...

04.12.2024 3

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Mom traveling solo with toddler shocked by the outpouring help she got from total strangers

Stories that involve air travel don’t usually restore our faith in humanity . You’re way more likely to find headlines featuring lost or stolen...

02.12.2024 2

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Grandkids roast their 'Papaw' on his 80th birthday by dressing up as his different 'eras'

It’s not easy to add just the right amount of roastin g into birthday tributes, but when it works, it really works. And this one, created by the...

20.11.2024 4

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She asked her Muslim neighbor about funeral customs, then left with an unexpected gift

No one would argue that the United States of America has felt…not so united lately. And the results of the 2024 election, distressing headlines...

18.11.2024 4

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Dating expert says to 'stop chasing the spark' and ask these 8 post-date questions instead

Sure, it’s amazing when we go on a date and instantly hit it off with another person. But let’s be honest, that doesn’t always happen. And that...

15.11.2024 9

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Mom uses a brilliantly simple, one-word switch while teaching her daughter about makeup

Makeup is an incredibly fun form of self-expression. At the same time, it’s deeply enmeshed with the problematic beauty standards that rob women of...

13.11.2024 3

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Therapist strikes a chord by explaining why we worry about people being mad at us

Millennials and their deeply embedded, multifaceted, personality-defining anxiety have become prime fodder for making fun of online by both older...

11.10.2024 4

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Florida meteorologist applauded for getting emotional in live coverage of Hurricane Milton

Venerated meteorologist John Morales couldn’t help but get choked up during his report on the potentially devastating impact of Hurricane Milton...

09.10.2024 2

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Millennials are bonding over their Boomer parents' 'gramnesia.' Here's what the viral term means.

It’s funny how once something sort of abstract experience gets a name attached to it, it suddenly becomes much easier to relate to and talk about....

24.09.2024 10

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Mom tirelessly preps her son for the perfect school picture. He had other ideas.

No parent knows what they're going to get when they open up their kid’s   school   pictures . Even if they’ve practiced their smile a million times...

18.09.2024 4

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Coldplay surprises couple by letting their wedding be the world premiere of a new song

Imagine being able to tell everyone that your wedding also happened to be the world premiere of a song from an intentionally beloved band . Talk...

14.09.2024 6

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Mom has TikTok viewers in stitches after revealing she got her son's birthday wrong—for years

Sometimes, we have to just laugh at our failures. “Here’s a little story to allow all the moms of littles out there to maybe feel a little better...

14.09.2024 5

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Coldplay surprises couple by letting their wedding be the world premiere of a new song

Imagine being able to tell everyone that your wedding also happened to be the world premiere of a song from an intentionally beloved band . Talk...

12.09.2024 4

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Woman shares the 'ultimate hack' for busy people needing to declutter fast

When the Work From Home era began, many of us got excited at the possibility of being able to maybe, juuuust maybe, keep our home a little cleaner...

11.09.2024 4

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Oklahoma revoked this teacher's license for standing up against book bans. She's not backing down.

Summer Boismier didn’t set out to be a teacher, and certainly not a “trouble-making” one. But over the past couple of years, as conservative states...

05.09.2024 4

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Lebanese dance troupe delivers a breathtaking performance on 'America's Got Talent'

We can almost always expect to see amazing acts and rare skills on “America’s Got Talent.” But sometimes, we get even more than that. The Mayyas, a...

31.08.2024 5

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Adults share things teens 'aren't ready to hear,' and it's some solid advice for all ages

No one who has ever lived to see old age has also thwarted growing older. But with age comes the gift of wisdom, along with maybe a wrinkle or two....

29.08.2024 7

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Career coach shares the 8 key questions you should be asking to nail a job interview

Job interviews can be stressful, not to mention disempowering. But it’s important to remember that just as much as the employer is trying to...

26.08.2024 4

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