Children’s beauty pageants began in the 1960s, imitating the adult Miss America pageant. They include categories like a talent showcase and fashion categories. However, the television series Toddlers and Tiaras put these kinds of competitions into the spotlight. It’s also been at the center of many controversies. The show displayed a four-year-old’s performance impersonating Dolly...
Adriana Iliescu became one of the oldest recorded mothers after giving birth at age 66 . Iliescu became pregnant via artificial insemination before giving birth by cesarean section. She allegedly took hormone-replacement therapy to help her womb host the fetus. Her daughter, Eliza Marie, was delivered about six weeks early. She weighed only 1.4 kilograms,...
Living together without marriage is a joyous commitment, but it comes with financial risks often overlooked. Financial guru Martin Lewis has sounded a vital alarm bell for couples cohabiting without the legal bond of marriage. Here’s a closer look at the crucial details he’s brought to light for those who are not married. Why Wills...
Water births are growing in popularity. New mothers skip the hospital to give birth at home in the tub — or, in this case, in the sea. A local captured a Russian tourist giving birth in the Red Sea in a series of incredible photos. Mom Seen Giving Birth in the Red Sea Hadia Hosny...
Relationships can be wonderful and fulfilling parts of our lives. They also, however, can be very, very challenging. They are a constant balancing act between your needs and those of your partner. On top of that, you are trying to navigate your two separate lives, together. Different careers, daily routines, other personal obligations like friends...
Butter versus margarine is an ongoing debate among health experts. Butter is dairy product formed by churning cream to separate the liquid from the solid, and is a classic spread and addition to baked and cooked foods. Margarine was developed as a dairy-free alternative to butter. Heart health is a big factor when deciding which is...
A mom from Cambridgeshire, U.K., sparked controversy online when she cooked and ate her placenta. The 27-year-old shared photos of a burrito filled with beef, shredded cheese, sour cream, and placenta. She believes that it benefits her health by enabling ‘quick recovery, less chance of post-natal depression and an increase in milk production.’ Despite these stunning claims,...
Sometimes there are unexpected surprises left in grocery carts. Receipts are usually abandoned, or maybe there’s a purse, wallet forgotten, or newly purchased item the previous shopper neglected to remove. All that is nothing compared to what this shopper in Lages, Brazil, found. There was a forgotten baby left in the cart. Parents Forgot Baby in...
There was a time when people attended etiquette school, also called “charm school“. They still exist and are successful around the world. However, there are only a handful left in the U.S. The curriculum teaches manners, how to properly engage with one another, and how to be courteous in a social setting. For example, at...
Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis have been making the headlines pretty frequently since they skyrocketed to stardom on That 70s Show back in the 90s and early 2000s. First, it was for their beautiful love story and for being everyone’s #RelationshipGoals. Now, more often than not, it’s for their parenting style. Most recently, the couple...
Founder Victoria Tsai was inspired by her own skincare journey to start the beauty company Tatcha. She had acute dermatitis that needed daily antibiotics and steroids to manage. But when she visited Kyoto, she learned Japanese beauty rituals that healed her skin. So she worked with a team of scientists, geisha, and cultural advisors to...
In a recent episode of their podcast, influencer Laura Henshaw made a shocking confession about how often she washes her bra. She admitted to only washing it once a month, which left her co-host and the internet divided on the topic. This revelation has sparked a debate on how often women should wash their bras...
