She can dance, she can speak whale, she can make dreams come true, and she’s finally coming to Netflix with her own standup special: ELLEN.

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While Ellen DeGeneres has been a celebrity hub and viral sensation on her talk show since 2003, that also means she’s been on a 15-year hiatus from recording a standup special. But this year, she’s going back to her roots and breaking said hiatus. Ellen officially confirmed that she’s slated for her very own Netflix special.

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After a cute little exchange on Twitter, wherein Netflix tweeted, “Looks like it’s been 15 years since you did a stand-up special… How about one for Netflix?” Ellen responded promptly with “Let me think about it. Ok I’m in.” And the rest is herstory. She announced on her show that she’s in the process of writing now, and that she can’t wait to get started on the details.

DeGeneres’ career started in standup comedy in the 1980s and grew from there, appearing on the late night circuit of guest comics on shows like The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Her jokes range from topical to absurd to almost too true, and her act hasn’t changed all that much. Since her standup days, DeGeneres starred in her own sitcom Ellen from ‘94 to ‘98, where she broke new ground by being the first openly lesbian actress to play an openly lesbian character on television. And she’s been on TV ever since.

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DeGeneres is a force of badass that we desperately need more of, and while her feel-good talk show makes us laugh and cry when the biggest Katy Perry fan gets to meet Katy Perry, her individual voice and significance on stage have been missed. An official release date has not been announced yet, but any time within the next four years seems like perfect timing to me.

Are you excited for ELLEN? Let us know in the comments below.

HGTV is known for instilling you with the home decor inspo you strive for when you waltz into HomeGoods, but it’s also pumped out some big time stars. With that said, meet the next Chip and Joanna: Erin and Ben Napier on Home Town.

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This new venture on the home improvement network is small town, as rural as it gets, and will send you into a fixer upper frenzie you were never prepared for. The Napiers live in Laurel, Mississippi, known for being Laurel, Mississippi. The couple is best known for their all-American mom and pop shop called Laurel Mercantile. With Ben’s woodworking background and Erin’s home design background, the store is a cute combination of an REI camping goods store and a Pottery Barn.

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With a can-do attitude to keep their small business hot while also keeping it local - everything in the shop is American-made - the couple found themselves with that same drive for home repair. That’s where HGTV comes in.

Home Town focuses on the Napiers’ navigation through sustaining history in their little town on the prairie while modernizing the broken down structures throughout the mini city. Erin told E! News, “It’s like a documentary of us just being at home.”

If that isn’t the sweetest quote of all time, I don’t know what is. And I’ll bet that the show is full of so many more. Even though Home Town’s first season just wrapped up this week, Erin and Ben will be back every Tuesday on HGTV to create beautiful new homes and memories like only small town folks can.

The night has finally arrived: the Red Nose Day-themed Love Actually sequel is here on U.S. soil and ready for us to soak up with nostalgic joy. The primary point of the Love Actually sequel, titled Red Nose Day Actually this time around, is that we get to see where some of our favorite characters have ended up.

I'll tell you upfront: the only major letdown about this sequel was that every scene was, like, 2 damn minutes long. What gives, Love Actually? Scenes were devoted to specific sets of characters and we rarely returned back to them, which meant the check-ins were quite quick. If you're as big a fan of the original film as I am, then you may have been left feeling a sad at this. But have no fear, I bring you glad tidings that the Prime Minister saved this sort of-sequel in style.

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Perhaps the single greatest reveal of Red Nose Day Actually is where Hugh Grant's character, the Prime Minister of the U.K., has ended up after 14 years — yes, 14 long, long years — off our radar. His scene opens on the cool, sexy beats of a little old song called "Hotline Bling" by Drake; ever heard of it? His back is turned to the camera and his bum starts to get a little shake to it. Oh yeah, the PM is deep in the groove and Drake's barely begun to sing. This is going to be jolly good fun.

As "Hotline Bling" really gets going, we get to watch the Prime Minister jam around Number 9 Downing Street (the Prime Minister's official residence over in London). It's a delightful callback to the Prime Minister's "Jump For My Love" dance in the original Love Actually that will surely have fans of the first film whooping in delight.

Of course, time has aged our sweet Prime Minister. As he twirls and grooves to "Hotline Bling," his twirl has a bit too much momentum and he throws himself down the stairs, hurting his back in the process. He hobbles around Number 9 a little bit because, as one might expect, the old man feels those aches and pains a bit more now that he's older and grayer.

Luckily, it's revealed he's still with Natalie, his former secretary and now his wife. She comes in and asks if he's been dancing to "Hotline Bling" again (the Prime Minister wistfully sighs and confirms it) before offering him a cup of tea. Oh, you two.

More: Everything We Know About the Love ActuallySequel So Far

That wasn't the only big Love Actually sequel reveal, though. Andrew Lincoln and Keira Knightley recreated the infamous cue cards scene from Love Actually. This time, Lincoln's character, Mark, has brought cue cards to semi-gloat, semi-update to Knightley's Juliet about his life nowadays. Sigh.

Using those still-weird-AF cue cards, Mark asks Juliet if she likes his beard (she doesn't) and if she knows who he married (she doesn't know that either). Mark reveals he's married model Kate Moss, indicating that he's long since gotten over Juliet. She's still with her husband, Peter, by the way.

There's also a quick check-in with Jamie (Colin Firth) and Aurelia (Lúcia Moniz). The author and his feisty partner have a huge, happy family and Aurelia reveals in Portuguese they're expecting another baby. Of course, Jamie's Portuguese is still rusty, so he thinks she's asking what they want to have for dinner.

Laura Linney's character, Sarah, is show pulling a later night at the office. When her phone rings, she answers and calls the person on the other line "Darling." You're led to think it's her brother, whom she always used that pet name with in Love Actually. However, we now learn that she's married to an unnamed character played by Patrick Dempsey. Go, Sarah.

Another delightful reveal is about Liam Neeson's character, Daniel, and his step-son, Sam (Thomas Brodie-Sangster). They meet up at their special bench where they used to discuss Sam's love life when he was a kid. Happily, Sam reveals that after moving to New York City, he met up with Joanna (the American girl at his school he was so in love with he learned to play drums for her) and they're going to get married.

More: Nobody Knew About Emma Thompson's Secret Admirer in Love Actually

Even though these scenes were only a few minutes long, it was kind of a treat to be able to check in on this beloved, ragtag bunch. 14 years on, Love Actually is still proof that no matter how old you get, you're never too old for love. We just wish it was more of a movie than a series of 2-minute clips.

This just in: Ladies be dyeing their hair all kinds of ways all the time. Between highlights, dyes, single-process, and double-process color, there are so many varied options out there for getting your hair just the way you want it — but you still don’t always know what you’re getting yourself into, whether it be at the salon or at home.

Like, um, should you wash your hair before you dye it? Should you… warn your friends and family that your appearance is about to change dramatically? (For the record, the answer to both is no.) Here, 10 things no one will ever tell you about coloring your hair, even though you should definitely know them.

1. Multidimensional color can trick the eye into thinking there’s more volume

If you look closely at photos of most celebrities, their hair isn’t just one shade: Universal hair-crushes like Miranda Kerr and Julianne Hough have multi-tonal dye jobs, which highlight their faces and give the illusion of more movement and body in the hair.

2. If you’re getting a keratin treatment, it’s best to get it when you color your hair

Whether it’s directly after or within a couple of days, a keratin treatment should be done right around the time that you color your strands to seal in the color.

3. Shampoo isn’t the only thing you need to buy to protect your color

Yes, you should be using shampoo and conditioner for color-treated hair formulated specifically for your hair color, but you should also be using a color-protecting styling spray and a UV spray. Harmful UV rays can fade the color of your hair, making salon trips more and more necessary.

More: A Blonde’s Guide to Natural Highlights

4. Root touch-ups can be solved with at-home tools

Whether you get a kit for root touch-ups or simply use a touch-up pen, stretch the amount of time between salon visits with a quick fix of your own.

5. At home, apply moisturizer and petroleum jelly to your face first

Dripping dye onto your skin is a good look for no one. Use your regular moisturizer on your face, then apply a thin layer of petroleum jelly around your hairline before coloring — this way, your skin is protected and you’ll be able to wipe off the color immediately once you’re done.

6. It’s fine to mess up

Not that we recommend messing up, but it’s comforting to know that with products like Color Oops, your hair color catastrophe can be washed out completely if absolutely necessary.

7. Avoid ingredients like ammonia, coal tar and lead acetate

There are a slew of gnarly ingredients that can hide in at-home hair color products, so you should be looking out for all of them. Ingredients like ammonia (which can completely dry and fry your hair) and lead acetate (uh, lead poisoning?) should be avoided like the plague. If possible, try to use the most natural hair color you can find and talk with your colorist about which products they’re using.

More: Everything You Need to Make Your Hair Color Last

8. The real difference between single- and double-process color…

Single process is exactly like what it sounds like: applying one color to the hair at one time. A double process requires bleaching out the hair — the first process — and then toning the color — the second process — to get the desired result. Double processing takes longer and is harsher on your hair, so you should be aware of that going into it.

9. Going darker is less damaging than going lighter

Going lighter means stripping hair of some color and moisture, while going darker means depositing color into your hair. It’s the basic laws of subtraction and addition: Adding color is less damaging, removing your color is more damaging.

10. Leave your hair dirty before you start

Color not only holds better to dirty hair — clean hair can be too slippery — but if you wash your hair before coloring, the dye or bleach may burn your scalp since it won’t have the natural oils to protect it.

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

When you have kids, you take a million and a half pictures of them... every day. OK, not quite, but it's only a slight exaggeration. And make no mistake, this absolutely applies to fur babies too. If you have a dog, odds are good you spend a few solid minutes daily trying to capture your pup in all its cuteness.

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Only dogs don't always understand that all we're tying to do is snap every single precious thing they do, like, every second they do it. (Not to mention get a super-cute shot for our Insta feed.) That's not too much to ask, right?

Unfortunately, photographing your best fur buddy can be a challenge. Just when you think you've got the ideal frame lined up in your lens, your pup moves. Maybe he saw a squirrel. Perhaps he started chasing his tail. Whatever the case, you wind up with nothing but a blur.

So the next time you decide to take pictures of your doggie dearest, keep these pro tips in mind for getting the best results.

1. Play up the pet's personality

"It's best to try and capture your cat or dog in a moment where they are showcasing their personality," says New York-based photographer Jason Checkla. Think about your dog's unique personality. Wouldn't you treasure a picture immensely more if it captured the essence of your pup? To do so, find something your dog loves doing — like fetching tennis balls, for example — and start there.

2. Use natural light

There's a reason photographers love natural light... it's universally flattering! Besides, when you're working with dogs, a bright flash can both spook your pup and lead to dreaded red-eye. Try instead to find a large window to photograph your dog near or head outside. If it's midday and the sun is too harsh overhead, look for a shady shooting spot outdoors.

3. Don't give up

Even pro photographers don't get that adorable doggie pic in one shot. Rather, it takes ample patience. "Don't expect to get the perfect shot on the first try, just keep shooting until you know that you have," says Checkla. "If you don't get the shot, don't get discouraged. Try again later."

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4. Inspire with action

If you want your dog to become animated enough to give you the good shots, you might need to put yourself in your doggie's paws. "Sometimes, I play with the pet myself while making pictures, typically with a wide-angle lens. I'm like a big kid shooting, running and jumping with the animal. The results are images with energy," Gary Parker suggested to Popular Photography.

5. Catch them off guard

Don't go pulling a cucumber-behind-your-cat kind of prank on your dog or anything, but it isn't a bad idea to get your pup's attention in a way they weren't expecting. If you have someone call them from another room or make a noise just loud enough for your dog to hear, chances are you'll be able to capture a picture where your pup looks alert and poised.

6. Get low

According to Checkla, this is one of the most important aspects of taking an ideal doggie pic — get on your pup's level. As in, hit the ground! "Most of my favorite pet photography portraits have been taken when I'm literally laying on the ground," he says. "This puts you on their level and gives you and your viewer more of a perspective into what it's like to actually be a dog or cat."

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7. Invest in good gear

If you're serious about getting top-notch photos of your dog, you might have to venture outside of your iPhone or decade-old point-and-shoot. "I like the Canon EOS 5D Mark III better than my Canon EOS-1D Mark IV because the 5D is lighter. Often, though, I end up using 1D Mark IV for its 10 fps framing rate," explained Parker. However, you can get a decent (and affordable!) DSLR from most big-box store these days that will do just fine too.

How did Sarah Lacina pull off her Survivor: Game Changers victory? SheKnows talked with several members of the jury on the red carpet at the finale to find out why they voted for her. We squeaked in a few extra questions with each of them, too.

Aubry Bracco

Why she voted for Sarah to win:

"I think Sarah is one of the best winners of all time, I really do. Sarah had an unbelievable ability to have a strategy, and at the same time, a social game. She can have this ruthless strategy at times, yet people are saying she was their number one. She was my number one at one point until I realized she was like the next Tony. At that point it was too late because she was too deep with everybody."

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Why Brad didn't deserve to win:

"Brad's social game was a little bit troublesome for me at the end. I think Brad is an amazing, authentic person, but I kind of saw him transform a little bit, especially with the Tai stuff. The other thing is, I really saw Sierra Dawn-Thomas as the head of the snake to a degree. Brad did almost too good of a job. I think Troyzan could've had a shot had he articulated his underdog story starting on Mana and making it to where he was. If I got to the end, that was gonna be my story."

Her strategy going into the game:

"I really wanted to work with Tony, Malcolm, JT and Sandra. I wanted to work with all these big threats because I knew 10 days after Kaoh Rong [Season 32] some Survivor players said to my face they thought I should've won. I was coming in with a huge target on my back. I wanted these people to pad me. That's the strategy I wanted to have, but I learned very quickly that was not the destiny of this game at all. It was all about taking out the big threats."

Cirie Fields

Why she voted for Sarah to win:

"I think Sarah's game play was on point. Sarah was able to betray us, flip flop and then come back and convince us she was still your number one or number two. Sarah actually made you believe that you were in her alliance. Sarah had everyone in her alliance. For whatever reason, we didn't talk to each other about it, which is crazy. I think, hands down, for this season we picked the right person."

How it felt to make history for being eliminated after five Immunity Idols were played:

"I felt honored. I felt disappointed. I had two different modes of feelings going on. I was like, "Oh my God! I can't believe that just happened on Survivor!" Then at the same time I was like, 'Damn! That just happened to you on Survivor!' Honestly, I felt kind of honored to be leaving the game that way. I could've been blindsided. I could've also been out after Sarah misunderstood my Legacy Advantage moment."

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She would consider playing the game again:

"You know what? Right now, I would probably say, "Oh God I don't ever want to do that again." But even a day from now, if I get the call I'm probably gonna answer yes before they even ask again."

Troyzan Robertson

His thoughts on Sarah's victory:

"If I look back and watch it, I would say Sarah deserves to win. Everything just turned out in her favor, and I'm super happy for her. I'm genuinely happy, and I normally wouldn't say that. I wasn't genuinely happy Kim Spradlin won my first season [laughs.] I'm good friends with Kim now, and I love her to death. But yes, I'm really happy for Sarah."

Why he knew Sarah had won all along:

"I had seen the way Sarah was playing at that point. To be a winner, everything has to line up perfectly. For her, it was just working out and the Survivor gods were shining down. When I started hearing the questions at the final Tribal Council, it's not like I gave up but I could see the way it was going. I didn't want to get out of there without telling people how I really feel about them as people. I just wanted to say something about what they all meant to me. I had an experience they never would've happened without each and every one of them."

His response to critics who said he's not a game changing player:

"For me, I try not to listen to what people think about the name of the show. Here's the deal, Survivor called me to play another season. I didn't know the theme. They could've called it Bitches Vs. Assholes and I would do it. I don't care what it is. We don't know what it is. We don't know who is playing. Then you hear the name Game Changers, and we know there are only probably five real game changers in the show's history. I wondered how I was going to defend myself with this because I didn't change the way the game is played in my first season. I might have done something that showed I was a gamer. The more I thought about it, they should've just called this season Survivor: The Game Has Changed. I felt like I changed the way I actually was perceived. I didn't play anything like I did in One World. I had to key it down a lot. I had to play the old guy card. I had to sit out on challenges on purpose to make myself look like I'm not a threat. I was watching big people do big things, and they would get voted out next. I'm not doing that. I gotta get to the 39th day."

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Tai Trang

Why he voted for Sarah to win:

"She played one heck of a game. She's great. She deserved to win. The last Tribal Council, she told all her moves. It was incredible and she deserves to be the winner. I understood she had to vote me out. I was leaning toward voting for her after I was eliminated. I liked Brad, too. During the final Tribal Council she was so articulate and she owned her game. She pissed people off, but she told them why she did what she did. The game is bigger than us, and I respect the game."

Why he's a good player even though some fans think otherwise:

"Watching the game I seem so gullible, but that's just how it was shown. While I was in the game, I thought I was a good player. I talked strategy with Sarah and Brad, but it didn't get shown. I'm a good player and strategy wise I play with my heart. People trust me, and that just shows strategy right there. I had instinct on playing and finding Idols. That's all strategy for me. I feel like I played a good game."

What it's like for him to be recognized by fans:

"I get recognized everywhere. It's embarrassing. Now I have to behave myself and look clean. My boyfriend says, 'You don't want to look like a hobo all the time." I'm a gardener and I sometimes look like a homeless person [laughs.] I love it, though. The fans are nothing but tremendous. I see people in the weirdest places and they recognize me. Kids love me. People will hear my voice and track me down and say, "You're the guy on Survivor!' Survivor has a big fan base and I love it. If you see me on the street, please say hi. I love it."

Are you happy Sarah won the game? Join the conversation by leaving a comment in the section below.

Going to the doctor, whether it’s to address a particular symptom or for preventative care, can be an anxiety-provoking situation, but it’s not the same kind of anxiety for everyone. For some, the prospect of going to the doctor can send us into an anxiety spiral, even resulting in panic attacks. Whether it’s the “What if they find something?” that gets your blood pressure going or a routine procedure, medical anxiety is super-real and common.

“Nowhere in life do I feel quite as disempowered as when I’m at the doctor’s,” E told me. “I regularly have panic attacks when I go, especially at the gynecologist.” The experience of not being able to make choices about her own care is what has triggered E’s own anxiety.

More: 7 Signs you may have an anxiety disorder

“I had a really bad experience once where simply asking a question about whether a procedure might be a good idea based on a family member’s recent diagnosis led directly to a specialist consultant and an invasive diagnostic procedure which led to a panic attack and lots of hostility on my part," she says. "As soon as I asked the question, the train already left the station.”

If you’ve ever dealt with anxiety, even in a limited context, you know that one of the least effective and the most infuriating things someone can say to you is, “Calm down.” For J, who experiences anxiety at the gynecologist as a result of her family’s history of ovarian and vaginal cancer, trying to relax is complicated. Particularly, when J is in for an invasive procedure, like an transvaginal ultrasound, the anxiety becomes worse.

“The more anxious you are, the worse it will be, because of your muscles," she says "So, reminding yourself over and over that you have to relax is not always super-helpful. Neither is, 'you better calm down otherwise they won’t find your cancer and you’ll die.'"

Andrea Batton, licensed professional counselor, of the Maryland Anxiety Treatment Center, stresses the importance of knowing specifically what your anxiety is about.

She suggests asking yourself whether it's a general fear of going to the doctor because you’re afraid you’ll get bad news or about a specific fear, like getting blood drawn.

She recommends therapy, specifically cognitive behavioral therapy, for folks whose fear of doctors is standing between them and their physical well-being. CBT is directed at changing a person’s thinking around a particular issue in order to change their behavior. CBT addresses what Batton calls “thinking traps,” like overestimating threats, catastrophizing (seeing something as far worse than it actually is) and thinking in terms of black and white (i.e., something is either perfect or worthless). A big part of CBT is self-talk.

“Not reassuring yourself,” says Batton, “but calling out your thinking errors, appraising things rationally so your emotions are less volatile.” It involves asking questions like, "What are the odds something is actually wrong?" and "What’s the real worst-case scenario instead of the one your anxiety is leading you toward?"

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The source of J’s “doctor anxiety,” as she puts it, stems from a lack of control and not knowing what might happen.

“For some reason, doctors often like to keep patients in the dark and not explain everything,” she says. For this reason, she asks doctors and nurse practitioners to talk through the specific details of a procedure. “For me, the more information I have about what’s going on, the better I feel. Also, I watch many, many videos online of the procedure I’m going to have, which is extremely helpful.”

E’s means of coping at the doctor's office involves reaching out to loved ones for support. She brought two friends with her to get a flu shot and makes sure her mom is available to talk to her on the phone while she’s waiting. For J, getting a ride with someone she trusts is key, or if no one who understands anxiety is available, she goes alone.

Lindsey Huttner, licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist for anxiety disorders in the Queens borough of New York City, advises prepping ahead of time for the appointment.

“Organize your concerns when you are in a calm, relaxed state if possible," she says. "Create time for yourself in a space that feels safe and soothing, such as your favorite chair in your living room with relaxing music on in the background. Then thoughtfully make a list on your phone or paper of your specific concerns and questions for your doctor. You may need to use deep breathing while purposefully relaxing your muscles to avoid becoming triggered.”

While it might seem like a good idea to tell your doctor that you’re anxious (if they aren’t already aware), it won’t necessarily help things in the long-term. “The reason you’re telling them you’re anxious is so you feel less anxious,” says Batton. “The more you try to fix it, the worse it gets. Allow your discomfort to be there. It will dissipate on its own.”

More: 6 Ways I've learned to overcome fear and anxiety over the years

Finally, remember that doing something that makes you anxious and afraid is hard, so be kind to yourself. J takes herself out for ice cream after a particularly difficult appointment.

By Chanel Dubofsky

Originally published on HelloFlo.

In case you hadn't heard, brunch is kinda hot right right now — and hosting your own is super fun, but also a little tricky. I mean, you want it to be delicious and Instagram-worthy, right? Enter the yogurt bar. It's healthy, easy and it looks pretty dang cool.

A yogurt bar is clutch for brunch or any party setting because it allows your guests to customize their parfait — and they get to keep mingling while they do it. Here's exactly how to build your own perfect yogurt bar.

1. Gather the supplies

There are a few different ways to serve your yogurt, depending on how formal you want to go. For casual parties, simply serve in clear plastic cups that hold between 10 and 16 ounces. This gives guests plenty of room to add toppings without making a mess. For more formal gatherings — such as a fancy brunch or intricate wedding shower — serve in glass or plastic flutes. You can use your own if you happen to have them, or purchase plastic ones from a party store or your local dollar store. Other musts include:

• Bowls for the toppings
• Spoons for the toppings
• Spoons for the guests
• Labels

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2. Make a sign and labels

The next step is to create a sign to hang over your yogurt bar. We love this spring mantel sign, and you can easily adjust it to say "Yogurt Bar" instead of "Spring." Once the sign is complete, you'll need to make labels so your guests know which topping is which. Make sure to include whether or not the topping has nuts or any other possible allergens. You can create vintage labels on cardstock, or simply handwrite the items on note cards.

3. Buy the ingredients

Ah... on to the fun part! It's time to purchase the yogurt and a few different toppings. It's totally customizable, so feel free to make it healthier by serving mostly fresh fruit or a little less healthy by serving candy toppings and sweets. Here are a few suggestions to get started:

• Two to four flavors of yogurt: Vanilla, Greek, strawberry and plain
• Fresh fruit: Strawberries, blueberries, sliced bananas, peach chunks, raspberries and blackberries
• Dried fruit: Mango, pineapple, blueberries and raisins
• Nuts: Almond slivers, pecans and chopped walnuts
• Granola: Cinnamon-flavored, maple-flavored and original
• Sweets: Chopped candy bars, chocolate chips, white chocolate chips, honey and sprinkles (match the sprinkles to the theme of the shower or brunch)

We also suggest making homemade whipped cream so guests can dollop a bit on top of their creations. To make, simply beat 2 cups of whipping cream on medium speed until peaks form, then add a few big spoonfuls of powdered sugar and a tablespoon of vanilla. Mix again until well blended. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

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4. Set up

About one hour before the party, place any dry, nonrefrigerated items in proper bowls, and place the correct label in front of each. Set up all serving utensils on the table, and hang up your sign. About 30 minutes prior to guests arriving, slice all the fresh fruits, and place them in bowls, followed by placing the yogurt in proper serving bowls. We recommend keeping these items refrigerated until the guests will be eating. Finally, make yourself a parfait, and enjoy!

Originally published June 2013. Updated May 2017.

I am a terrible human being. This is what I thought when I realized that my first reaction to the Manchester attack was, Oh, another bombing — awful. I responded to the latest in a list of horrors much as I might have expressed distress at the news that someone had the flu. That’s so terrible; have you emptied the dishwasher yet? Even worse, my second reaction was, ultimately, selfish: Those poor families... But what about us?

I’m not proud that I immediately made this tragedy about myself, but I suspect I’m far from alone. The circumstances of the event sent me into a twister of fear, sadness, guilt and doubt, all culminating in a series of me-focused questions. How can I possibly keep my kids safe? What can I do to ensure that the nightmare those parents are enduring doesn’t become my own? What should I not do? What refusal or cancellation would protect us?

My thoughts promptly turned to the most immediate, vulnerable occasion looming on our calendar. My husband and I splurged months ago on tickets for the current U2 tour. We’d promised ourselves for years that we’d go someday, and when I hovered by my computer, ignoring the number of hours of tutoring represented by the dollar sign, I was over the moon with excitement at the prospect of not only finally fulfilling this dream, but also being able to share it with our almost-13-year-old son. After the tragic events at the Ariana Grande concert in Manchester, though, this seemed far less like a gift and more like reckless endangerment. I stewed, acid percolating in my stomach and nightmare visions building in my head. When the what-ifs reached a fever pitch, I broke. "Should we try to cancel?" I emailed my husband, not at all sure of the answer I wanted. "No," he said immediately. "If we start running, where do we stop?"

He was right, of course. But reason takes a holiday when you’re worried about your child’s safety. For me and other worriers like me, it requires conscious effort to suppress the impulse to withdraw from the world and huddle somewhere safe, attempting to shield your family from the perceived onslaught of dangers advancing on all sides. I tried, really tried, to push back on the irrational, persistent thoughts. Spinning in anxiety wasn’t going to help anyone. But I had to find a way to not let the fear rule me — or the lives of my family. We can be afraid without letting fear control our lives. It’s completely understandable to feel scared, tense and helpless; the trick is finding ways to not allow those emotions to overtake us.

The advice from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how to prepare for earthquakes and hurricanes is equally applicable to events of public calamity — tangible, clear measures can help us to feel more prepared and less vulnerable to disasters of all kinds. They suggest establishing a rendezvous point and a transportation plan. That way, if you are separated or encounter disabled transit, you’ll know where to meet and how to get there. Additionally, they say you should have a few different meetups to provide options in case one is not accessible. My husband and I were in Manhattan on 9/11, and we experienced firsthand just how vital it is to have at least one (preferably more) emergency contact person. The CDC recommends programming these numbers into your phone and giving a card with these numbers to family members without phones, such as young children. This person can also be a point of contact and reach out to others to let them know your status. Of course, none of this works if you don’t run through it. Practicing the course of action helps to ensure that in a high-stress situation, everyone knows what to do and can carry it out as calmly as possible.

That said, this is the tricky one. How can we practice, running through a potentially horrific scenario without making it a point of anxiety? For me, this is the biggest struggle: the methodical plan pitted against the emotional maelstrom. My own monkey mind is leaping around screaming, "Danger! Danger!" This makes the planning seem pointless, maybe even needlessly dramatic. But having the plan is a way of putting that energy in its place and setting boundaries on it. Wringing my hands does nothing except feed my son’s own fears — it won’t fix anything, and it definitely won’t help him. For his sake, I need to squelch my misgivings and ensure — with as little drama as possible — that he knows and can implement our emergency strategies. Ultimately, I have to remember that my fear and worry do nothing to protect my family. I can make sure we are as prepared as possible, take antianxiety medication if I need to and then let it go to the best of my ability. I will continue to love my kids, make sure they add love to the world and hope that they never have this fear for their own children.

What I am about to tell you may shock you. Are you ready? Are you sitting down? OK.

You can now get paid to cuddle cats.

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A cats-only vet clinic in Dublin, Ireland, called Just Cats recently posted a job opening for a "cat cuddler" position. Understandably, going to the vet is a stressful time for our favorite fluffy friends, and a little cuddling can help keep them relaxed and calm while they are being treated. If this sounds like your dream job, the clinic has listed a few requirements for the position:

• "Are you a crazy cat person and loves [sic] cats?
• "Does cattitude come naturally to you?
• "Have you counted kittens before you go asleep [sic]?
• "Do you feed the stray cats in your locality?
• "Does petting cats make you feel warm and fuzzy?"

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The clinic also adds, "The ideal candidate must have gentle hands capable of petting and stroking cats for long periods of time. They need to be softly spoke [sic] and capable of cat whispering to calm the nerves of some of our in patients. An ability to understand different types of purring is a distinct added advantage in helping you secure this position with us."

Please stand by while I frantically Google the different types of cat purrs.

Now, the posting doesn't go into salary details, but is anyone really that concerned about pay? I mean, come on, you're getting to cuddle the most adorable creatures on the planet. I'd do that for free any day of the week.

Aside from having to move to Ireland for this dream job, there is one final qualification that may make acquiring this job a little tricky. The job posting reads, "A veterinary council of Ireland recognised qualification is essential for this role."

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If you're like me and do not have a veterinary council of Ireland qualification, I still have some good news for you. There are thousands of shelters here in the U.S. that are accepting volunteers to come and spend time with their cats. While you won't be paid for your time, you'll still get to cuddle kitties that could seriously need a little extra love. So search for a shelter close to you and contact them to see if you can help out some adorable kitties a little closer to home.

By: Julianne Carell

Finding an amazing house cleaner isn't easy. Is the price right? Do they do a good job? Are they trustworthy? And when you find the right match, odds are you'll want to keep them around for a long time. On the other hand, maybe you can’t keep a housekeeper to save your life (in that case, you better keep reading.) We talked to Katie Shea, co-founder of New York-based personal cleaning service Slate, to get details on what you should and shouldn’t do — and 12 things your cleaning person is dying for you to know.

1. It’s all about access. Meaning, literally tell them how to access your home. “One of our biggest pain points is when a customer doesn’t let us know how to get inside the house,” says Shea. “So proactively share info about how and when we can get in, along with any information like if a doorman has an extra key — so when we get there, we don’t have to bother you."

2. A walk-through is encouraged. A home and goals assessment is helpful so your housekeeper knows what to expect upon arrival. “Consultations are great because we walk you through a typical cleaning and you walk us through your home,” says Shea. “We’ll discuss your goals and make sure your housekeeper is properly on-boarded and ready before they come in and start cleaning.”

3. Supplies are nice. If you’re particular about cleaning chemicals, consider supplying your own. “A lot of people have preferences about safe cleaning alternatives, especially around children,” says Shea. “If you have specific supplies that you want to use, it’s no problem. Just make sure to leave a note about where you keep them.” Need options? These yummy-smelling ones are nice.

4. Communicate! Speaking of notes, it’s great to keep a rapport. “Communicating about pets is especially important,” says Shea. “Just communicate that you have a pet beforehand so we can plan accordingly — in case of allergies or other issues. You can also always write tasks down for your keeper so when she gets there, she can check them off as she goes.”

5. Please, don’t hover. Sticking around during a cleaning may be tempting, especially during the first session, but don’t. “Hovering during an appointment makes it extremely difficult for the housekeeper to do her job,” says Shea. “If you’re nervous or on edge, you can check in every 45 to 60 minutes, versus following your cleaner from room to room.”

6. Pre-tasks help. No, we’re not saying clean your entire place beforehand. But completing these two simple (quick) tasks can save your cleaner a ton of time. “There are two tasks that the user can do before the keeper comes — pre-soaking dishes and separating laundry,” says Shea. “Soaking the dishes can be a huge time-saver, especially if you don’t have a dishwasher. Additionally, if you’re asking your keeper to do laundry in your home, separate it beforehand rather than force your maid to play the guessing game. It keeps everybody happy because there’s a less chance of screwing up important items.”

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7. Ditch dust. Here’s a tip so your cleaner can spend less time dusting that bookshelf and more time focusing on important tasks. “I don’t know what it is about certain houses, but they just get dustier than others,” says Shea. “A tip I picked up is to invest in an air purifier. Personally, I notice a huge difference in the amount of dust that accumulates.” Try the Dyson Pure Hot+Cool Link Air Purifier Heater & Fan ($599).

8. Don’t assume they know your pet-peeves. If you don’t share them, they won’t know. “Different people have different rooms that they spend more time in, right? So those rooms being spotless matter a lot more than, say, that unused office,” says Shea. “Also, many people have different opinions about how much access they want to give their housekeeper. If you want yours to put your clothes away, speak up. If you’d rather them leave the clothes at the end of the bed, that’s fine too.”

9. There’s a difference between cleaning and organizing. For example: “If there’s a stack of papers on your desk or personal clutter laying around, it’s probably best to organize that so nothing important gets tossed,” says Shea. “Otherwise, leave the dirty stuff to us.”

10. Give feedback. Constructive criticism is essential for getting the results you want. “Positive affirmation is a big motivator for your cleaning lady,” says Shea. “Sometimes people think they’re being too pushy, but there’s so many ways to give feedback. And if you’re worried about language barriers, leave a note that someone can Google translate.”

11. Tipping is discretionary. There’s no right or wrong answer, really. But small acts of kindness go a long way. “We don’t necessarily expect tips,” says Shea. “But with that said, we definitely have people that will leave a 10 percent tip every week. We also have people who never tip and then on holidays gift $100 and a thank you card. I also see a lot of people doing seasonal detoxes, purges and cleaning out closets. Your housekeeper may benefit a lot from that.”

12. And lastly, your cleaning person is not Mary Poppins. Don’t expect a miracle! “If you live in a multi-bedroom apartment with a bunch of 22-year-olds and nothing has been cleaned in a year, a standard two-hour session is not going to cut it,” says Shea. “So just be realistic about what results are feasible.”

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Originally published on Domino.

General Mills has fallen into an all-too-common trap: It listened to its customers, and now it's paying big time for trying to accommodate them. They removed all artificial colors and flavors from Trix cereal at the beginning of this year, trying to respond to customer demand for healthier, more natural products.

As one might expect, the colors of the new cereal are a bit duller now that they don't contain the fluorescent brightness of red 40 and yellow 5 — plus, the fun fruit shapes have become boring spheres — and people are flipping out.

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Then there's my favorite conspiracy theory.

One person pointed out that looks can be deceiving.

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One person showcased how Trix has changed over the past few years.

And a lot of people just felt bad for the Trix rabbit.

My counterpoint to all the hate is that while I do miss the whimsically fruit-shaped Trix of my youth, the new Trix cereal actually looks like food. That's a novel concept considering how often our cheesy foods are as orange as a traffic cone and our fruity foods are brighter than the rainbow, but the fact is that this is what real food looks like. It may not be as fun to stare at, but it still tastes the same, so shouldn't that be good enough?

Then again, would it really hurt General Mills to bring back the fruit shapes? Because I would totally be here for that.

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Another day, another disaster — that's parenting in a nutshell, no? Of course, raising tiny humans is beautiful chaos, and some of the proverbial fires you have to put out are downright hilarious. Perhaps not in the moment, but parenting often entails looking back and laughing about things that seemed straight-up catastrophic in the moment.

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And it likely comes as no surprise to any mom that mealtimes seem to invite disaster. Lunchtime in particular is rife with peril for reasons we may never understand. Maybe the universe simply thinks we need a little excitement in the middle of the day to keep us on our toes.

(Maybe someone should tell the universe we're all stocked up!)

Lest you feel like you are alone in facing these food-related battles, we asked real-life moms to bravely bare their most horrific lunchtime stories. Hats off to these women for continuing to fight the good fight after such harrowing — although admittedly funny — encounters.

Whoop it up

"The worst disaster I had went down on a day where I actually didn’t pack a lunch. I totally forgot to send my daughter off to school without her pail and ended up having to pick her up to take her out to grab something to eat. Starbucks was the closest thing to school, and of course, she was over the moon to get to go to The Bucks during the middle of the school day. So excited, in fact, I had to ask her several times to not run inside. You can probably guess where this is going… girlfriend picked up her hot chocolate at the counter, started running back to our little corner, slipped and practically did a midair somersault and proceeded to projectile warm, sticky liquid all over the dang place. This chick had whipped cream (or 'whoop cream,' as she calls it) in her eyebrows. We sat there in shame as the poor Starbucks employees had to mop up her mess."  — Dana B.

Milk by any other name

"My husband has on multiple occasions poured creamer for our daughter to take to day care instead of milk, ha-ha." — Racheal S.

SpaghettiO no!

“One day, I packed my daughter a Tupperware of spaghetti, but I must not have put the lid on tight. My daughter had a habit of swinging her lunchbox around when she was walking with it, so you can guess what happened! There was spaghetti all over the place. Of course, I didn’t know until later that she had been swinging her lunchbox because she blamed the whole thing on me, ha-ha. But we’ve always been very close, and she woke up in the middle of the night feeling guilty and confessed everything.” — Dee G.

Punch probs

"When my son was in the fifth grade, he volunteered me to make punch for a class party because he loved the slushy green party punch I used to make. So I sent the punch, and when I picked up Glen after school, he informed me that the punch just kept getting thicker and thicker. I think the class ended up eating it instead of drinking it. It was then that I realized the problem — I had used green gelatin instead of green Kool-Aid! What a mess! I don't think I have volunteered to supply the punch for anything since that day." — Holly H.

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Must love dogs

"Like most kids, our son went through a phase where he was really into pretending like he was a puppy. At home, we'd play along and throw him an imaginary stick to fetch. In hindsight, keeping up this charade probably wasn't the best idea. One day, we went out to lunch at a new restaurant, which we picked specifically because it was family-friendly. Apparently, we should have made sure it was pet-friendly too, because Josh acted like a puppy the entire time. This wouldn't have been so bad if he just sat in his seat and barked a few times. But, no. At one point, he crawled under the table next to ours and starting licking the legs of the people sitting there. Mortified doesn't even cover it." — Alison R.

A frozen fail

"I haven't had a lunch disaster with my son yet, luckily... although I'm sure it's coming. But my mom told me that when she was younger, my Granny would put sodas in the freezer overnight, thinking they would be thawed by lunch. What actually happened, though, was that the sodas would bust in the lunchboxes and make a huge, sticky mess." — Ashley S.

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The zombie apocalypse is nigh

"I finally gave in and upgraded my four-door sedan to a family-friendly SUV last December. I wasn't quite ready to let go of my sporty little car, but with a kindergartner and new baby, it was time. I quickly fell in love with my bigger automobile, and was doing everything I could to keep the thing clean — and was doing pretty well until it was time for my older kid's holiday party at school. I was on beverage duty and made the mistake of throwing a bunch of juice boxes in a bag and loading it into the back of my beloved new car to take over to the school for their lunchtime celebration. Long story short, as soon as I had unbuckled my kid, he jumped over the backseat and started rolling around in the trunk, causing the juice boxes to explode all over him, the carpeted floor, the windows — there was red liquid dripping everywhere. I mean, it looked like an episode of The Walking Dead in the trunk of my new car." — Sarah L.

Thermos envy

"When my daughter was growing up, we didn't have a lot of money. But one day, I bought her a brand-new thermos, and she was so happy because she had never had one. Only we never saw it again after the first day she took it to school. Years later, she admitted that she was so excited about it that she kept pulling it out of her lunchbox for everyone to see. Well, during one of those times, she accidentally dropped it. Back then, the inside of that Thermos-style was glass, which my daughter figured out in one sip at lunchtime. Not wanting me to find out her fancy Thermos was shattered inside, she told me she 'left' it at school so she could use it every day." — Quana G.

The magic carpet

"When we bought our first house, the living room had this hideous brown carpet. It was awful. After a year of living there, we had saved enough to start our renovations, and first on the list was ditching that nasty dark carpet for a light, off-white-colored carpet. The day finally came, the carpet was laid down and I kid you not, that carpet was installed for 45 minutes before my 3-year old decided to grab a glass of grape juice and run into the living room with it. Sure enough, as soon as she hit the new white carpet, she tripped and her glass full of grape juice went flying. All. Over. My. Brand. New. White. Carpet." — Kenzie M.

Salsa it ain't so

"Once, I packed my daughter Megan chips and salsa for lunch. Unfortunately, the salsa must have gotten overheated, and it exploded all over her books. She complained for weeks about having to clean the smell out of her locker." — Brenda B.

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Three-time Olympic gold medalist Aly Raisman just called out an obnoxious man who thought it was appropriate to comment on her body.

I know what you’re thinking: A man providing unsolicited opinions on a woman’s body is hardly news, and unfortunately, that’s very true. But Raisman handled the situation like the professional she is, blasting this attitude toward women.

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Here’s what went down: While passing through airport security, a female TSA agent said she could tell Raisman was a gymnast because of her biceps. Naturally, this was when her male colleague thought it was appropriate to chime in adding his two cents, saying that he didn’t see any muscles and then proceeding to stare at her, shaking his head because she didn’t look “strong enough” to him.

Oh, hell NOPE.

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“I work very hard to be healthy & fit. The fact that a man thinks he judge my arms pisses me off I am so sick of this judgmental generation,” Raisman said on Twitter. “It's 2017. When will this change?”

Going through airport security is invasive enough without having your body and occupation scrutinized by a random dude with an X-ray machine.

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In case you still haven't had enough of HGTV's endless drama parade, there's about to be more: Fixer Upper's Chip Gaines wrote a book that's due to hit shelves this fall.

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Gaines shared the big news on Instagram, writing, "I’ve done so many dumb things in my day that I had enough material to write a book...so I did!" He also revealed the book's title: Capital Gaines — Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff.

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His wife and co-star, Joanna Gaines, promises fans that the book will chronicle his rise to HGTV fame, along with stories of his "craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way."

Who knows whether those "craziest antics" will include the scandals he's brought to HGTV, like when he and his wife came under fire for attending a church with a pastor who was openly homophobic or that time (only a month ago!) he was sued by his former business partners for fraud. The former partners claim the Gaineses duped them into selling their part in their home renovation company just before they landed a show on HGTV, which made the company suddenly far more profitable. That dispute still hasn't been settled.

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For now, we'll just make do with all the current drama going on at HGTV and hope that Gaines' book gives up a behind-the-scenes look at more of the network's dirty laundry.

Megyn Kelly is finally about to return to TV.

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A non-compete clause has kept her off the air since she made the announcement back in January that she had signed a contract with NBC and would be leaving Fox. She's set to make her debut on her new network on June 4, and NBC is already teasing her new Sunday night show.

Of course, all they're giving us is a 15-second promo, which tells us hardly anything other than that Kelly's new show, Sunday Night With Megyn Kelly, looks like a carbon copy of 60 Minutes.

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"Coming June 4, Sunday Night with Megyn Kelly. Sharp, strong journalism and the power of NBC News," the promo says, over B-roll of Kelly with various guests, including sports reporter Erin Andrews, who is rumored to be one of the first people to appear on the new show. That's an episode we would definitely watch, because so much girl power.

The promo ends with a shot of Kelly telling the camera, "We have to tell this story," in truly dramatic fashion.

Sunday Nights With Megyn Kelly will premiere this summer, then go on hiatus until after Sunday Night Football and the Winter Olympics wrap up. In addition to the Sunday night show, Kelly is taking over the 9 a.m. hour of the Today show — she bumped former NBC host Tamron Hall from that time slot, and Hall quit NBC soon after.

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The move for Kelly comes after she spent 12 years as a reporter and anchor on Fox News.

Finding a new podcast that you love is one of modern-day life's simple pleasures. Finding one that you love and is informative? Jackpot.

As a health and sex editor, I try to absorb as much relevant information as possible, and that includes during my daily subway commute. To help pass the time and keep me in the know, here are a few of the podcasts that grace the iPod Nano my sister got for free for opening a checking account and then gave to me.

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Stuff Mom Never Told You

Part of the excellent How Stuff Works podcast family (which includes one of my other favorites, Stuff You Missed in History), Stuff Mom Never Told You focuses on research-driven conversations on women’s health, careers and activism. After a brief hiatus following the departure of the original hosts, SMNTY is back with two new voices (Emilie Aries and Bridget Todd) and are tackling topics like the war on women’s health and the mommy tax.

Flash Forward

Flash Forward is concerned about the future — and that includes the future of women’s health. Each month, host Rose Eveleth delves into a possible future scenario and talks about all the potential implications of a new technology or concept. Yes, it’s partially science-fiction, but a recent episode that looked at the ethics of artificial wombs (full disclosure: I’m in that episode) was prompted by current research.

Repro Madness

If you haven’t heard of Lady Parts Justice, you’re in for a treat. Created in 2012 by comedian and co-creator of The Daily Show Lizz Winstead, LPJ is a group of badass comics and writers using humor to expose truths about the fight to control women’s bodies. And good news: They have a podcast. Repro Madness will keep you up-to-date with the latest attacks on our autonomy and make you laugh when the only other thing you can do is cry. (Another disclosure: I was on an episode back in 2015 talking about the stigmatization of fetal tissue donation. It’s a hoot — I promise.)

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Only Human

Only Human, produced by WNYC, isn’t specifically about women’s health, but given that its host (Mary Harris) and most of the show’s staff are women, it means that it’s not another conversation centered around the medical and health needs of old white men. The show doesn’t shy away from uncomfortable conversations, whether it’s transgender kids, complicated relationships between patients and therapists or growing up “ugly.”

Call Your Girlfriend

Even though Call Your Girlfriend bills itself as “a podcast for long-distance besties everywhere,” that really undersells these interesting, informative chats on everything from periods to gym class. Hosts Aminatou Sow and Ann Friedman really put the show on the map when they conducted a rare interview with Huma Abedin last year (and yes, Abedin is just as amazing as you think she is).

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Sex Nerd Sandra

Sandra Daugherty is a sex-positive sex educator (a surprisingly rare find!) who talks about all things related to sexual and reproductive health. Her podcast, Sex Nerd Sandra is part of the Nerdist podcast family and has a very loyal following with more than 14 million downloads on iTunes. It’s the sex ed class you wish you'd had in school but didn’t.

Teavana is starting the summer strong and giving us even more reason than usual to shout, "TGIF!" from the rooftop. This Friday, May 26, they're giving out free 24-ounce iced teas from 3 to 7p.m. EST. Usually, deals like this seem too good to be true, but this one isn't. Just roll into your local Teavana and use the code FriYAY, or show the cashier this Instagram coupon while checking out.

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There will be three flavors of iced tea available during this tea happy hour. There's Beach Bellini (a citrus-flavored tea), strawberry daiquiri and piña colada (all of which are alcohol-free, of course).

Better yet, the deal is going to extend throughout the summer. Teavana will be offering buy-one-get-one-free iced teas every Friday afternoon from June 2 to Aug. 11 to help keep you cool.

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I won't lie; Teavana's teas are totally baller. When my husband and I first started dating, we would walk through the mall just so we could chug samples of their teas, hopefully fleeing before we were approached by a salesperson. Sounds like a crazy pastime for two grown-ass adults, but free tea is our passion, and we don't care who knows it!

And besides, everything tastes better when it's free, so head to Teavana and cash in on this sweet deal today.

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Ariana Grande is speaking to her fans after the bombing at her Manchester concert in a heartfelt open letter posted to Instagram Friday.

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"My heart, prayers and deepest condolences are with the victims of the Manchester Attack and their loved ones," she wrote. "There is nothing I or anyone can do to take away the pain you are feeling or to make this better. However, I extend my hand and heart and everything I possibly can give to you and yours, should you want or need my help in any way."

She continued, "The only thing we can do now is choose how we let this affect us and how we live our lives from here on out. I have been thinking of my fans, and of you all, non stop over the past week. The way you have handled all of this has been more inspiring and made me more proud than you'll ever now. The compassion, kindness, love, strength and oneness that you've shown one another this past week is the exact opposite of the heinous intentions it must take to pull off something as evil as what happened Monday."

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The lengthy letter goes on to apologize to the fans who were affected and to promise that the terror attack will not divide them or "let hate win."

"I don't want to go the rest of the year without being able to see and hold and uplift my fans, the same way they continue to uplift me," Grande wrote. "Our response to this violence must be to come closer together, to help each other, to love more, to sing louder and to live more kindly and generously than we did before. I'll be returning to the incredibly brave city of Manchester to spend time with my fans and to thank my fellow musicians and friends for reaching out to be a part of our expression of love for Manchester. I will have details to share with you as soon as everything is confirmed."

She ended her letter with a promise to continue to honor those lost in the bombing, which killed 22 and wounded 59 others.

"We will continue in honor of the ones we lost, their loved ones, my fans and all affected by this tragedy," she wrote. "They will be on my mind and in my heart everyday and I will think of them with everything I do for the rest of my life."

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This is the first time Grande has spoken out about the attack other than a short tweet she posted immediately after it happened, writing that she was "broken" and "so so sorry" for the tragedy.

In the days since news of the bombing hit, numerous celebrities and politicians have spoken out in support of both Grande and the victims of the tragedy. Queen Elizabeth II even visited victims at the Manchester Royal Children's Hospital this week.

ISIL has claimed responsibility for the attack, and as of Friday, eight men were in custody while police searched for a ninth, the man believed to be responsible for actually constructing the device that suicide bomber Salman Abedi detonated at the concert.

Grande is still in her hometown of Boca Raton, Florida, and has suspended her tour until at least June 5.

Now that Nick Viall is off Dancing With the Stars, we knew it was only a matter of time before he found a new way into our living rooms.

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And OMG, Bachelor Nation, did he find it. Only this time, after two stints on The Bachelorette and one on Bachelor in Paradise, he's not returning to TV. No, People magazine has discovered that Viall's next gig is a partnership with the meditation and mindfulness app Calm, and you're gonna have to hear it yourself to believe it, trust.

Yes, that eerily low and slow voice belongs to Viall, who is here to read you a bedtime story. But first, he's going to awkwardly introduce himself and tell you how you should be settling in to listen to his calming (allegedly) rendition of "Sleeping Beauty."

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"Good evening," he says. "I’m Nick Viall, and some of you may know me from The Bachelor. I’m really excited to read you a sleep story tonight that will help you unwind, relax and drift off into dreamland."

He continues, "This story is a classic tale of love between a prince and a princess,” he continues. “It’s called Sleeping Beauty. Make sure you’re feeling comfortable, cozy down under the covers and take a few deep breaths. If you’re ready, I shall begin."

And we shall not sleep, because this is too weird and too extra and it woke us right up.

And in case you thought this whole thing couldn't get more beyond, here's what Calm's co-founder had to say about hiring Viall for a sleep story: "Nick has a very calming voice, so we thought his millions of fans would love to imagine him perched on the edge of their bed reading them to sleep every evening."

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If there's anything more likely to keep us up at night than the mental image of Viall sitting on the edge of our beds, we'd love to hear it.