Bright green napa cabbage is so eye-catching, yet most of us probably stroll by every time we see a head hanging out in the produce section. Why? Because we aren't really sure what the heck to do with it. If your interest in napa cabbage has been piqued, we've got good news. It's actually really versatile — not to mention that it packs a pretty heavy nutritional punch.

With a texture somewhere between celery and bok choy, you really can't go wrong using napa cabbage in these tasty recipes.

1. Napa cabbage soup

Warm up with a hearty bowl of napa cabbage soup. Add a few cups of chopped napa cabbage to your favorite vegetable, chicken or beef soup; it will give your soup a lot of body and for fewer calories than most other ingredients.

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2. Napa cabbage rolls

Instead of using green cabbage, try some of the larger, outer leaves of napa cabbage. Cut them in half, steam or boil them until they just turn soft, and then fill with a mixture of cooked white rice and browned mild sausage or hamburger. Top with tomato sauce, and bake until bubbly.

3. Napa cabbage taco topping

Traditionally tacos are topped with a healthy handful of lettuce. A better choice is napa cabbage, which is more flavorful and totes a crisper texture, which contrasts nicely with the taco fillings.

4. Quick kimchee

Kimchee is a spicy Korean side dish, sort of like the hottest coleslaw you've ever eaten. Traditional kimchee can take several days to make. However, for a quick at-home version, combine a few cups of chopped napa cabbage, a tablespoon of sambal oelek (an Eastern hot sauce), 3 tablespoons of rice wine vinegar, 4 sliced garlic cloves and a healthy pinch of salt. Stir well, chill overnight, and then eat right out of the bowl!

5. Braised napa cabbage

For a quick and easy side dish, add the cut-up white stems of the napa cabbage to a skillet, and cover them halfway with vegetable broth, ground ginger, garlic powder and a few teaspoons of soy sauce. Cook over medium heat for 8 – 10 minutes or until the napa cabbage becomes soft.

Next up: Napa cabbage stir-fry

Originally published July 2009. Updated July 2017.

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6. Napa cabbage stir-fry

If you have eaten a Chinese dish with vegetables, you have probably eaten napa cabbage. Typically they are white squares that look like they should be onions but have not turned clear. To do your own napa cabbage stir-fry, peel off 20 – 25 leaves, and cut off the leafy green sections until all you have are the firmer white stems. Cut the white stems into 2-inch pieces. Heat some peanut oil in a wok, cook the napa cabbage for 3 – 4 minutes, until it starts to soften, and then add your favorite stir-fry sauce. Cook until the sauce starts to bubble. Serve hot over rice.

7. Napa cabbage spring rolls

Napa cabbage has a great crunch that's perfect for spring rolls. Simply slice napa cabbage into thin strips, and roll with cooked shrimp, rice noodles and fresh basil in a spring roll wrapper. Serve with a dipping sauce of soy sauce, chilies and fish sauce.

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8. Napa cabbage slaw

Got a favorite coleslaw recipe? Try it with shredded napa cabbage. Napa cabbage slaw has a subtly different flavor and texture than classic coleslaw and is particularly tasty if you add fruit. For your next slaw, combine 2 cups of diced mango, a finely diced jalapeño, 1 cup of mayonnaise, 2 cups of shredded napa cabbage and 4 tablespoons of rice or red wine vinegar. Refrigerate for a couple of hours or overnight, and serve.

9. Napa cabbage salad

Spicy Vietnamese chicken, Thai chilies and a touch of cilantro make this napa cabbage dish extra delicious. The spicy chicken and cabbage salad, also called goi ga, can be made in a large batch for a party or halved to serve as a family meal at home. This is also the perfect dish to refrigerate and enjoy as a quickie lunch throughout the week.

10. Napa cabbage fried rice

Cool and crunchy, napa cabbage can help balance out the flavors of any fried rice. While this fried rice recipe calls for green cabbage, we prefer using napa instead. You can also swap brown rice for white to make an even healthier main dish.

Babies are adorable because they're squirmy, chubby little bundles of love, but — let's be real — it's these same qualities that make them notoriously bad models. Not a huge deal, but it can be a bit of a bummer when you're trying to memorializing their teeny little hands before they grow. Getting your baby's handprint, however, doesn't have to be super frustrating (or a huge mess, for that matter).

If you follow a couple of simple steps and tips, getting that handprint will be a breeze.

Stage your subject

Babies are known for making fists, and for putting those fists in their mouths — two things that aren't compatible with trying to stamp a handprint. But stamping the print while they're asleep can prevent them from rolling into the paint or splashing it everywhere.

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You'll need:

• A bottle of non-toxic fabric paint
• A few paper plates
• A package of baby wipes
• The item or items you want to stamp the print onto
• A piece of cardboard (if the item is fabric)

What to do:

1. Set baby down for a nap in an infant carrier, or transfer to carrier once they fall asleep. Place the carrier on the floor or table.
2. Spread your supplies around the carrier, all within your reach.
3. Squirt fabric paint about the size of a large walnut on a paper plate and smear baby's hand in the paint. Make sure to get paint on each finger, but don't overload the little hand or else the print will be a smeary mess. Don't worry if paint gets under nails — it's non-toxic and will wash off.
4. Before pressing baby's hand onto the item you're about to embellish, try a test print on a piece of paper or another paper plate. You'll want to make sure you've got the right amount of paint to achieve your desired effect.
5. Press the item onto a flattened hand and hold for just a few seconds. It doesn't take long for the paint to transfer.
6. If you're making more than one baby handprint, you may need to reapply the paint. Just make sure to wipe baby's palm and fingers clean before switching to a new color.
7. If you're transferring the print onto fabric, stretch it over cardboard to prevent the paint from bleeding through.

Another option

Instead of making actual prints of her twins' hands, Susan L. Carney of Hatboro, PA traced their hands to make templates she could trace onto flower pots, sweatshirts and other items.

"I used paint to fill in the hands and could control the mess and clean-up much easier," Carney said.

This method also allows you to paint while your baby is sleeping, or is safely in another room. The added bonus to going this route is the templates last forever and can be used to make things later on.

Originally published October 2008. Updated July 2017.

We've known for a few months that Prince Philip would be ending his public duties as a royal in 2017, but now we have an official end date. According to E News, Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Philip's final public engagement will be on Aug. 2.

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It will hopefully not be the last time we see Prince Philip out in public (he's still quite spry at age 96), but it will be the last time that he appears in public in an official royal capacity. The occasion of his final public engagement will be to attend the Royal Marines' charity parade. The event is set to take place outside the queen's London residence, as E News reports.

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A Buckingham Palace official gave a little insight into the parade's history and function as they made the announcement about this event being Prince Philip's final public engagement: "[T]he parade, which marks the end of the 1664 Global Challenge to raise money for The Royal Marines Charity, would 'bring His Royal Highness's individual programme to a conclusion, although he may choose to attend certain events, alongside the Queen, from time to time.'" The event will be even more meaningful for Prince Philip because he is the Royal Marines' Captain General; it's quite likely this event is near and dear to his heart if only because of this fact.

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While the queen will continue to make public appearances for the foreseeable future, Prince Philip has been winding down slowly in 2017, with only 52 public appearances on record. As he goes into official retirement, the queen will be assisted by her new royal equerry, a person who typically serves as an assistant to a member of the royal family.

All in all, it would seem that the royal household is in a good place with this transition. Hopefully, Prince Philip enjoys his final public engagement and is able to further enjoy his official retirement.

Another day, another Duggar!

We're grateful to the Duggars because we can always count on their massive brood to have some baby news. (No, we still can't tell them apart either.)

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Jill Duggar Dillard and husband Derick Dillard shared a photo of their newborn, Samuel Scott, on Instagram on July 25.

“Meet #SamuelScottDillard This little handsome fella is getting bigger every day! We are so in love with him!,” Duggar Dillard captioned the shot.

This is the second pic we've seen of the newest Duggar. Duggar Dillard shared a hospital pic of brand-new Samuel on July 13 on their family website, one week after his birth.

“We are excited to finally announce the arrival of Samuel Scott Dillard,” she wrote. “The newest addition to our family arrived on Saturday, July 8, 2017 at 1:02pm. He weighs 9lb 10oz and is 22” long. After 40 hours of labor, he was delivered via C-section at the hospital. Thank you for your continued prayers and support!”

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No word on how big brother Israel is taking to the new kid on the Duggar block. (Or if he can keep track of all his Duggar first cousins.)

Keep the baby news coming, Duggar posse. We're counting on you.

Yoga's quickly become one of the most popular forms of exercise around the world, and for good reason. One of the best parts of choosing a yoga practice for your daily workout is that it can be done literally anywhere. All you need is a yoga mat and some peace and quiet to get your om on.

This also makes it perfect for working moms, who are the some of the best multitaskers we know. All of that hard work at home and at the office takes its toll, and yoga is the perfect way to center yourself when things feel crazy, We're divulging just a few of the many benefits below, and you can get them all no matter where you are with the online course Yoga: Beginner Through Advanced Techniques.

1. Stress less

Stress can cause serious long-term harm to your health and overall happiness. From rhythmic breathing to meditation, yoga helps to bring that stress level to a minimum.

2. Deep sleep

Who doesn't love a good night's sleep? The older we get, the rarer they seem to occur. Get your yoga on consistently for at least eight weeks for quality zzz's at night.

3. Quiet time

We're all in need of a little peace and quiet. Yoga will help you get away from it all and focus on yourself so you can be more present and patient when you decide to jump back into the wild.

4. It does a body good

From lowering cholesterol and blood sugar to increasing bone density and strengthening muscles, yoga works wonders from your heart to your abs.

5. The pants

We could live in yoga pants all day. The athleisure trend isn't going anywhere anytime soon. Since you can go from yoga class to the grocery store and anywhere in between, the comfy pants save you time too.

It all seems like a win-win to us. Try these Beginner Through Advanced Techniques to get started. Usually $595, the online course is currently $34 — less than the cost of two classes in a studio!

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Ah, to be 9 years old and already know the thrill of backup dancers sweating and shimmying all around you.

Christina Aguilera's son, Max, seemed very happy — and very comfortable — taking his mom's place at a recent dance rehearsal where he grooved along with dancers and lip-synced to Aguilera's 2006 smash, "Ain't No Other Man."

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Aguilera posted the video of her little stunt double on Instagram on Tuesday. She captioned the clip, "My little Man filling in for mommy at rehearsal."

Max also made an adorable public appearance with his mom, half-sister Summer Rain Rutler and Aguilera's fiancé, Matthew Rutler, on Sunday. The family — decked out in emoji gear — attended the Los Angeles premiere of The Emoji Movie, in which Aguilera voices the role of Akiko Glitter. Pretty much the best character name ever, no? The film is out on July 28.

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But back to the dance video! The big question: What exactly is Aguilera rehearsing for? What's with the fleet of backup dancers?

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The powerhouse vocalist’s Fighters fan club speculate that Aguilera could be the recipient of the 2017 MTV Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award at next month’s Video Music Awards. There's been no official announcement of the award recipient, but sleuthy fans were paying close attention on July 11 when Aguilera followed the official MTV VMAs Twitter account (y'all are regular Nancy Drews out there).

We're hoping it's true — and that Max will be showing off his moves with his famous mom, front and center.

Welcome to Survivor, in which author Catherine Newman tries to answer your questions about adolescents and why they’re like that — and how to love them despite everything.

Have a question for Newman? Send it to her here.

Question: 

My 12-year-old son has recently been hanging out with a group of boys that, shall we say, are not bringing out the best in each other. This is not a case of my perfect angel being led astray — he's a willing participant, maybe even a ringleader. He's still excelling at school and sports and treats us with kindness and respect. The boys' knucklehead moves are pretty low stakes (we got kicked out of the ice cream place! We bought Red Bull!). But like so much else in middle school, this feels like a fork in the road. To the left, too cool for school and daring each other to do stupid, maybe illegal things. To the right, general teenage dumbassery but largely responsible, mature choices. His older brothers always stayed well to the right, so this is my first time with a kid at this particular fork. Is there any role for me at all? Or should I just let him make these choices for himself and trust that his innate smarts and decency will keep him from anything really awful?

Answer: 

*Sigh* Of course, I read your question as a parent, and I’m right there with you — the drumbeats of grand theft auto and imminent shooting-up pounding in my ears. Red Bull is, of course, the gateway to Molotov cocktails, as everyone knows.

Well, everyone except my own kids, apparently, who were more moderate in their responses. Seventeen feels like it really all depends on the vibe you’re getting from the situation. “If it’s really more or less that everything is fine, then let it be fine. He’s kind, he’s respectful, this is OK. But if it’s that things are spiraling, then you could say that to him. But you don’t want to tell him who to hang out with. You’ll just make him lie and keep secrets from you. The more you’re open and transparent, the more he’s going to keep you in the loop.” (And the Mama butting in here: You are clearly in the loop, which is so wonderful. He is sharing the shenanigans, and I think it’s important to thank him for that since, of course, that’s a choice he’s making — and a good one.)

More from 17: “You can’t just be like, 'Welp, that’s the end of that friend group.' Whatever decisions you’re hoping to make, you have to convince your kids that those are good decisions. All the worst examples of parent-kid relationships are parents who make rules that don’t resonate with their kids. The kids will never follow a rule they don’t stand by. Like, if you don’t want your kid to shoplift? You can’t just make a no-shoplifting rule. You have to make a compelling case to your kid for why they feel like they shouldn’t shoplift. You have to get to the root of it. You have to get your kid on board.”

This, I think, is good advice, if a little strange to think about. I mean, shoplifting (which your child is not doing, I realize) is just plain illegal and wrong, so saying, “No shoplifting,” seems kind of like a no-brainer to me, like, “No killing anyone!” But I think 17 is right. And I think that the best way to communicate your concerns is through — couples therapy alert! — the good all-purpose I-statement. “I’m worried about you guys being tempted to do bad things.” “I am hoping that you guys keeping finding ways to be together that are safe.” Or even more simply, “I’m kind of stressed about the direction this friend group is headed. Are you? Do you need help figuring anything out?” 

Fourteen mostly feels like you should go ahead and give your son a little space and time to figure himself out, but says, “You should end literally every conversation with, 'You can always talk to me. Even if it’s about something I said I wish you wouldn’t do.' That’s the most important thing. It’s so stressful because on the one hand you trust your kid. But some things can ramp up so quickly. Drug things, the kinds of things where you don’t get a chance to go back.” She also, because she is Obi-Wan Kenobi, feels like you should try to let him learn from his mistakes and then step in if he needs guidance.

Fourteen, also because she is an old lady, thought that you should role model “the pleasure of sitting down with a nice cup of tea and a great board game.”

The idea of Earl Grey and Connect Four made 17 laugh. “I don’t think that’s really going to compete with the stuff they’re doing.” We talked about thrilling behavior and how it releases dopamine — that’s what makes it so compelling, so addictive. “The problem,” 17 observed, “is that the other thrilling things are so expensive. Snowboarding. White-water rafting. Going to Six Flags.” I wondered if you might volunteer to spring for an activity like that just to mix it up a little bit. Or if you could take them on a rigorous hike or teach them to skateboard. Anything to simulate the brain chemicals of the edgier stuff. The teens thought this was a good idea.

And I can’t conclude without mentioning how impressed 17 was that you don’t think of your kid as the perfect one who’s been led astray. “Although,” he admitted, “he might be easier to persuade if that were true.” *Sigh*

When Rose said, "Never let go," she really meant it.

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We're coming up on two decades since James Cameron's Titanic hit theaters and became an instant pop-culture phenomenon, and considering how absolutely groundbreaking that film was, obviously something big needs to be done to celebrate this big milestone.

For the 20th anniversary, Cameron is joining forces with National Geographic to produce a documentary about the Oscar-winning movie, its historical accuracy, the true story that inspired it and discoveries and developments that have been made in the two decades since Titanic was released. TBH, it sounds like something we can't miss.

"When I wrote the film, and when I set out to direct it, I wanted every detail to be as accurate as I could make it, and every harrowing moment of the ship's final hours accounted for," Cameron explained in a statement. "I was creating a living history; I had to get it right out of respect for the many who died and for their legacy. But did I really get it right? Now, with National Geographic and with the latest research, science and technology, I'm going to reassess."

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The new one-hour documentary will include interviews with leading experts both new and old, who will give us insight into how historically accurate the film was based on the most recent information available about the famous shipwreck. Cameron will also divulge more about the personal journey that was the making of Titanic, a film that made him and his stars, Leonardo DiCaprio and Kate Winslet, household names.

"The film Titanic was arguably the most ambitious production of its time — unprecedented in scope and exhaustively researched — creating an impact that still reverberates to this day. With this film, James not only swept audiences away with an epic romance, but also spurred a renewed interest in this moment of history, opening so many doors of research," said Tim Pastore, president of original programming and production at National Geographic. "And now, with new research and technology, we're going to put the Titanic's final hours under a renewed microscope of what we know today and provide new perspective on what happened that fateful night."

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The special doesn't air until December, but it's safe to say we already have plans to tune in. When we tearfully promised to "never let go" back in 1997, we meant it too, fam.

Peddlers Bar & Bistro in Clifton Park, New York, is making some parents hopping mad with its one-drink policy for any adults dining with children.

The Peddlers' menu and website spells out the policy in no uncertain terms. "The Commitment to end Fatalities from Drinking and Driving requires ALL of us to participate. Each of us take part in our own unique way. We at Peddlers will limit one of the responsible adults to 1 alcoholic beverage while dining with children. Our goal is to protect all children dining with us. We appreciate the respect that we anticipate you will show for this policy."

Well, Peddlers, you might have to keep anticipating, because that respect is not flowing freely juuuust yet.

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But before we get into that, let's just clarify: Peddlers can enforce this policy, no matter how overreaching it may seem.

According to Albany's Times Union, "[T]he law says nothing about limiting drinks for whatever reason, other than it being illegal to serve someone who is obviously intoxicated."

Which means Peddlers Bar & Bistro (and any place serving alcohol) can absolutely deny anyone a drink for any reason at any time.

The thing is few places do deny anyone a drink — even obviously intoxicated people.

And we'd venture a guess that most parents — even the really lousy ones — don't go out to eat with their kids to get rip-roaringly drunk, which is probably why so many parents are feeling rather peevish about Peddlers' focus on those dining with their kids.

A cursory glance at the Yelp reviews for Peddlers Bar & Bistro shows the great drink-policy divide (all reviews reprinted with reviewers original grammar, spelling and capitalization).

Some patrons support the policy with no reservations. "I want to commend them on one of their policies: if there are children at the table, the designated driver may only have one alcoholic drink. Awesome!" one reviewer said

Another reviewer added, "I just happened upon a story that stated they have a strict '1drink' policy for customers driving with children. I am certainly not a teetotaler, in fact quite the opposite, but I have realized the importance of not driving while drinking & frankly with the convince & affordability of services like Uber & lyft its downright idiotic. So good for you Peddler's. Keep up the good work! Thanks for helping to keep our innocent children safe."

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But others see the measure as "draconian" and unacceptable. "Just saw the news story your only allowed one drink when with children ,so now there gonna tell me how to care for my kids??i can have 3 or 4 beers over an hour or hour and a half and still be legal to drive i could take care of my own kids some nerve .ill never be going to this place ill tell you that.what if its 2 parents one cant drink ?lol stay out of peoples business.i will certainly be staying out of yours," one former patron complained.

Another made an Orwellian comparison, saying, "...a restaurant has to be 'big brother'?"

Still another commented, "Your name says 'Bar and Bistro,' not Bistro and Bar. So according to your policy a 245 lb. male cannot come to your establishment and order a 12-oz beer with an appetizer and then have a glass of wine with his meal if he has his 14 year old child with him? I understand my responsibilities and my decisions, and due to your poorly thought draconian policy, I will choose to not patronage your business. I understand your intent but the policy is extreme and again, your name says bar first."

Hey, we're not arguing with the underlying message of "let's keep kids safe!" Obviously, who's going to argue with that?

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But we are more than a little surprised that Peddlers — a clearly designated "bar and bistro" — has chosen to single out parents and caregivers who are probably just visiting the eatery to give themselves a much-needed night off from cooking. They're there to load up on chicken fingers and Cokes, not body shots and Jack Daniels.

In other words, we're thinking most parents who visit Peddlers are not in need of policing. The ones who are will be few and far between — and no "policy" would be needed to cut them off.

In short: We're all for policies that keep kids safe. We're not big fans of policies that feel like Big Brother is hovering over us, monitoring our every move as parents. A beer (or — *gasp!* — two) with a meal in a two-hour period does not a parental monster make.

Besides, we already get plenty of hovering and policing from our in-laws. And on Twitter. Step off, Peddlers, and just bring us another order of fries. (And maybe stop serving the fake-ID frat boys at the next table.)

By Wanda Sealy

Time is the most valuable asset you have, and you have a limited amount of it. Attending meetings that don’t contribute to achieving your goals isn’t the best use of your time or talent. Use these tips to determine when you should avoid a meeting and how to do it while still being a team player.

Step 1: Know your schedule

Take 10 to 15 minutes at the start or end of every day to prioritize your schedule. Review the projects you’re working on to prioritize those that are time-sensitive and critical to your mission. If you have a team meeting every morning, that's the perfect opportunity to discuss priorities with your team and boss.

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Step 2: Determine the purpose for the meeting

Your first challenge is to determine which meetings you can avoid. Unfortunately, there is no way to avoid meetings altogether. If you’re asked to attend a meeting and it’s not clear what your role is, contact the meeting organizer and ask the following types of questions:

• Can you provide additional information on the agenda?
• What is the expected outcome of the meeting?
• How do you need me to contribute?

If your boss is scheduling the meeting, you can have an open discussion to review your schedule and get the boss’ support in determining where you should best spend your time.

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Step 3: Bow out of meetings the right way

You have several options for bowing out of a meeting politely depending on the circumstances:

Can you reschedule the meeting?

If, for instance, you know that not all departments are prepared for the meeting, try to work with the organizer to reschedule to a time when the meeting will be the most productive.

Can you suggest an alternate?

Let’s assume that the meeting is important, but you’re not the right person to attend. Contact the organizer to suggest the person most qualified to participate.

Can you provide information ahead of time?

If the objective of the meeting is information exchange, determine if you could provide notes on the topic to the organizer or one of the other attendees in advance of the meeting. Your input can still be included in the discussion.

Can you attend a portion of the meeting?

If your input is only required for a part of the agenda, contact the organizer to let them know you want to participate, but you’ll be leaving after your topic is discussed. Alternatively, ask the organizer to address your topic first to allow you to get back to work.

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Can you get notes from the meeting?

If you need to know what occurred at the meeting but don’t have a specific role, explain your schedule to the organizer and ask that person to send you the meeting notes.

Your objective in bowing out of meetings isn’t to avoid work; it’s to make the best use of your time. Done right, avoiding meetings will let you focus on your main objectives while still being a team player.

Originally published on Fairygodboss.

The controversy surrounding this summer's upcoming season of Bachelor in Paradise doesn't seem to be getting any simpler or making us any less uneasy.

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After allegations of sexual misconduct shut down production, the season is back on, and ABC released a promo for it that was, frankly, uncomfortable to watch. It glossed over the whole idea that there were serious rumors of issues with alcohol consumption and consent between contestants on the show. Instead, the trailer seemed to focus on viewers' angst about the possibility of the season being canceled, giving viewers the impression that those very serious events could be swept under the rug. It was not a good look for ABC.

Now, Bachelor host Chris Harrison is speaking out about that trailer, but his comments aren't doing much to put our minds at ease. In fact, after hearing what he has to say, we have even more questions.

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"First and foremost, I think a lot of people — some people on social media reached out and said we were tone deaf," Harrison told Entertainment Tonight. "And I need people to step back a little bit, wait and watch. All will be explained. Trust me. Have I left you guys hanging before in 16 years? No."

He continued, "All will be explained and I really do mean that. I need people to understand this was not a black and white, cut-and-dry issue. It's really — there's a lot of layers to it. It was very confusing. I went through it and it was confusing. So, trust me. It needs to all play out."

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What Harrison and others at ABC don't understand is that the allegations surrounding BIP were so severe, we're not OK with waiting to watch the show and get our answers. Even die-hard fans of the franchise are uneasy about tuning in this summer because these are fucking serious allegations. ABC, we need answers, and they need to be better than this.

It's tough to keep up with food safety sometimes — I mean, I can barely make it through all my Snapchat stories most days, never mind keep a constant eye on the FDA's website. But do you know what makes it even harder to follow the seemingly endless streams of recalls and warning? Deliberate obfuscation on the part of the people distributing our food.

That's what happened with Grande Produce LLC — a major nationwide importer of papayas. Their product has been linked to a salmonella outbreak that's killed at least one person and made almost 50 others sick. But the company has yet to announce the recall to the public, and leaving consumers in the dark about a potentially deadly source of contamination is just not OK.

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Because Grande Produce LLC has not made the recall public, the FDA stepped in. They've announced a recall of all Caribeña brand Maradol papayas and have advised consumers to stop eating any papayas from Mexico at all, as they suspect that more brands might be contaminated as well.

So far, there have been 47 people affected by this salmonella outbreak, including 12 who were hospitalized and one who sadly died. It's affected 12 states so far: Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas, Utah and Virginia.

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If you do have any of these papayas in your home, dispose of them and then disinfect any surfaces they may have come into contact with (the fridge, counters, cutting boards, knives) with bleach and hot water. Wear disposable gloves while cleaning for extra protection.

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If you've eaten papaya recently and experienced any of the symptoms of salmonella infection, like stomach pain, vomiting, fever or diarrhea, go to a doctor immediately so you can be tested. Symptoms can be delayed by up to 72 hours and usually last anywhere from a couple of days to a full week.

It's one thing to have your product accidentally come into contact with a dangerous contaminant, but to know about a major risk factor and actively decide not alert the public is just irresponsible and dangerous. Here's hoping the FDA's actions will prevent any more innocent papaya lovers from falling ill.

True story: The very second July hit, our beauty senses started tingling. And no, it wasn’t because we had officially reached the hottest, most miserable month of summer and felt the need to get our warm-weather makeup in check. Instead, it was our innate product-hoarding intuition alerting us that Ulta’s newest arrivals had finally dropped.

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And damn, were we spot on, because Ulta’s brand-new July products are absolutely here, folks — and as expected, they’re freakishly good. Sure, we’re starting to sound like the little girl that cried wolf, but each and every month, Ulta unloads a massive selection of products that are so cool, we’d feel incredibly selfish not to share them with the world. That's why we decided to dig through the entire section to pick out the absolute seven best products from July’s crop — all of which are under $10. With top-notch new releases like a cucumber clay mask and a metallic liquid eyeliner, it’s going to be a high-key struggle to minimize that tab without all seven items in your cart. Shop all seven ahead, and don’t forget to stop by next month for our August picks.

Freeman Feeling Beautiful Cucumber & Pink Salt Clay Mask

Freeman Feeling Beautiful Cucumber & Pink Salt Clay Mask (Ulta, $4.29)

Maybelline Master Precise Ink Metallic Liquid Liner

Maybelline Master Precise Ink Metallic Liquid Liner (Ulta, $8.99)

Frank Body Lip Balm

Frank Body Lip Balm (Ulta, $9.95)

Rimmel London Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint

Rimmel London Oh My Gloss! Oil Tint (Ulta, $5.99)

Noughty to the Rescue Moisture Boost Conditioner

Noughty to the Rescue Moisture Boost Conditioner (Ulta, $9.99)

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Body Bar

Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Body Bar (Ulta, $8.50)

CoverGirl Colorlicious Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick

CoverGirl Colorlicious Melting Pout Liquid Lipstick (Ulta, $7.99)

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

If you ever encounter a scary creature in the wild, Kelly Ripa knows exactly what to do.

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Our favorite morning show host appeared on Late Night, where she recounted to Seth Meyers the harrowing tale of taking her family camping in a remote part of Canada, a place where she was clearly out of her element.

"We took the kids camping at a place on Vancouver Island where the first thing you do is you arrive by seaplane," she said. She added that because her husband, Mark Consuelos, had told her there would be a Jacuzzi, she only brought two pairs of shorts and a bikini for the trip — oh, and a ball gown, because apparently if you're Kelly Ripa, that's the one thing you always have on hand just in case. For me, it's an emergency blazer, because you never know when you have to do something super-important, but I digress.

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"I'm going to the wilderness in snowcapped mountains with two bikinis and a pair of shorts," Ripa continued, telling about how when the family landed, they were immediately asked by staff about whether they had any food on them. "I am a mom of three kids. I have a seven-course dinner in my backpack," Ripa quipped to Meyers.

She had to hand over all her food, which is totally normal, as anyone who has spent any time in North American wilderness knows. But this was new territory for Ripa, who was hashtag-shocked when she learned it was to keep bears from coming into her tent in search of food.

Since she gave up all her snacks, that probably should have been the end of Ripa's bear encounter risk — except she was in Vancouver, where bears just kind of hang out all over. On a family bike ride, the group actually encountered one. Ripa had read that making yourself look as big as possible is the best defense against a bear, so that's what she, a tiny person, did.

"And then [the bear] was like, 'That's the best you got?'" Meyers joked.

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Luckily for Ripa, the bear was one guides in the area knew, and it left without any incident. For future reference, though, Kelly, take it from someone from a place where bears are common: Don't try to provoke them by looking big until they're actually threatening to attack you.

You've made it through a grueling nine months, given birth and had your body stretched in ways you never thought possible. Every muscle in your body feels different, there’s milk leaking from your breasts and your energy level resembles that of a three-toed sloth. Despite all of these less than desirable changes, you may find that you’re eager to get back into the groove of working out and in desperate need of a few hours to yourself. If that sounds like you, there are a few things to be aware of before you hit the gym, go for a run or revisit the Downward Dog.

Start exercising when you are ready

According to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, if you had a healthy pregnancy and normal vaginal delivery, you should be able to start exercising again soon after the baby is born. The ACOG defines “soon” as a few days after giving birth — or as soon as you feel ready. However, if you had a cesarean delivery or other complications (diastasis recti, severe vaginal tears, etc.), ask your health care provider when it is safe to begin exercise again.

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Your groove will take a while to come back

Remember your prepregnancy days when running five miles of sweating it out through an intense boot camp was actually easy? Be patient, because it’s going to take a while to get your groove back. Even if you were a fitness fanatic before pregnancy, your body is an entirely different creature in the months after childbirth. Take your time and pay attention to your body. Aim for 20 to 30 minutes a day and start with simple postpartum exercises that help strengthen the major muscles groups, including abdominal and back muscles.

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Your midsection might resemble a mummy tummy

Diastasis recti, aka, pooch belly or "mummy tummy," happens to about two-thirds of pregnant women. Pregnancy puts so much pressure on the belly that sometimes the muscles in front can't keep their shape and a gap is created between your right and left abdominal wall muscles. If this has happened to you, it’s important you avoid traditional situps or crunches that can strain the midline or cause the belly to bulge outward. Also avoid anything that involves heavy lifting, twisting the spine and movements that force the back to bend in excess. Instead, try pelvic tilts, belly breathing, abdominal drawing in, toe taps, heel slides, single-leg stretches and of course, the beloved Kegels. You might consider seeking out the guidance of a trained postpartum exercise specialist to help you design a program that strengthens your core.

Pack an extra pair of underwear

Or maybe two or three. If you find that you leak urine every time you sneeze, cough or laugh, then you’re dealing with what is known as postpartum stress incontinence. Working out causes you to exert force and many of the exercises require pushing motions, which can lead to a bit of a mess in your underwear. Wearing a sanitary pad until this problem subsides can help absorb the urine and doing your trusty Kegel exercises will definitely speed up the recovery process.

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Your breasts may never be the same again

If you’re nursing, expect to double up on sports bras, at least for a while. In addition to the milk that is constantly filling your breasts, you may also feel some discomfort, tenderness and soreness — even if you are not nursing. Avoid activities that involve too much jumping or jarring, such as running, jumping rope and high-intensity aerobic classes. It’s also a good idea to empty your breasts before heading out the door. Full breasts are extremely uncomfortable while exercising — not to mention messy if you start leaking.

You might feel a bit like Gumby

Remember the lovely hormone called relaxin that paid you a visit while pregnant? Well, relaxin, the hormone that causes the softening of the joints and ligaments during pregnancy, is known to hang around for up to six months postpartum. Pay extra attention to your sense of balance and be careful about protecting your joints while exercising.

On top of all this, having patience with yourself and your new body is a must when it comes to postpartum exercise.

Ever felt like deep down, you know you're a princess, but ~princess culture~ just isn't representative of your lifestyle?

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Netflix is on that. The streaming giant is set to debut a new animated comedy series for all us princesses who are a little less princessy. It's written by Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons, and stars Abbi Jacobson, who will voice Bean, the series' "hard-drinking young princess." You don't need to be a Broad City fan to be stoked about this.

According to Netflix's official show description, "In Disenchantment, viewers will be whisked away to the crumbling medieval kingdom of Dreamland, where they will follow the misadventures of hard-drinking young princess Bean, her feisty elf companion Elfo, and her personal demon Luci. Along the way, the oddball trio will encounter ogres, sprites, harpies, imps, trolls, walruses, and lots of human fools."

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So, it's like a backward Narnia-meets-a little Rick and Morty, but with a princess protag. Have we mentioned that we're 100 percent on board with this?

So far, Netflix has ordered two 10-episode seasons. The fact that this is slated for multiple seasons before it even debuted is promising, as if we had any doubts.

But just to make sure we all go into this thing with the right mindset, don't expect it to be pure comedy. In the vein of shows like Rick and Morty and Bojack Horseman, it sounds like Disenchantment will have a dark side to it.

"Ultimately, Disenchantment will be about life and death, love and sex, and how to keep laughing in a world full of suffering and idiots, despite what the elders and wizards and other jerks tell you," Groening explained.

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Advice we could all use in the world today, amiright?

VMA season is upon us, and even though nominations for the MTV award show have been announced, a host has not. Who's going to lead us through this? The internet has some theories, and we're here to rank them in terms of likeliness.

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So, without further ado, here are the people who are probably most likely to host this year's VMAs.

1. The Most Likely Host

The internet has really rallied around rumors that Katy Perry is going to host this year's show, and after her talking-about-Taylor-Swift Witness album release press tour, she's about as hot as a celeb gets right now. She's a natural choice, and Twitter wholeheartedly agrees.

Perry is, however, leading the pack with five VMA nominations, so it could be a little awkward if she's hosting and also accepting awards.

2. The Cop Out

Last year's VMAs had no host, and it's entirely possible that MTV will go that route again. Instead of a designated host, Keegan-Michael Key, Jordan Peele, DJ Khaled, Jay Pharaoh and others shared hosting duties. It worked, but it's just not as flashy as having a real host. Don't pull this shit again, MTV.

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3. The Award Show Pro

There are a few rumors going around that James Corden, who has proven chops for hosting award shows, could be in line to head the VMAs. He's a little on the fringes of MTV's target audience, but his Carpool Karaoke series on YouTube definitely made him mainstream enough for this gig.

4. The Dark Horse Duo

A small group of stans is calling for a Harry Styles and Louis Tomlinson team hosting gig. We're going to go ahead and say we don't see this happening at all.

5. The Guy Who Really Deserves It

Can it just be Lin-Manuel Miranda please? Everything the guy touches turns to gold and also he's just the best and purest human around. He also got an Emmy nom for hosting Saturday Night Live, so we know he can handle this. Make it happen, MTV — just for me.

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Who do you think will host the VMAs this year?

The other day, I gave a casual reminder to my son to make sure he collects the garbage and does his chore of taking it all out. He got up from what he was doing, but it didn’t come without huffs and puffs and some major eye rolls. As he scrambled to grab the trash can from the bathroom so he could get it done as quickly as possible, he clocked his sister in the head with the trash can.

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“She was crawling toward me!” he shouted as she sat in the hallway rubbing her little 10-month-old head without shedding a tear.

“Stop what you’re doing and look at me!” I shouted back. “She didn’t do anything wrong. You weren’t watching where you were going. In this world, you have to be able to go through life and sometimes say, ‘I messed up and I’m sorry,’ because we’re human and we’re not perfect.”

That was about the extent of the wisdom I would probably pass along to my son that day, so I’m hoping it stuck.

This whole parenting thing is hard, and I try my best to instill life lessons wherever I can, but it’s not always easy. Wherever I turn these days, whether it’s in my Facebook moms group or at the park with friends, I hear the phrase "parenting with intention" being thrown around like it's the simplest thing in the world. I’ll admit: I struggle with it a bit. Some days are a swing and a miss, half the time I’m in survival mode, and the rest of the time I’m probably cleaning. So then where is all this great intention coming from? Probably not from me.

But I do try.

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The Mindful Word Organization looks at it as a different way of looking at things. "For many parents, the hardest part of parenting with intention is realizing just how far they’ve slipped below their parenting potential. An inspired mom or dad knows the value of both the amount and quality of time they spend with their children."

I get that, but to me, parenting with intention means that we’re purposeful with our actions, our words and the way we handle ourselves — even during those moments when we don’t think our kids are watching. Because they are.

In a perfect world, I would have hours of quality time to spend engaged with my children every day. Our lives would be something out of a Norman Rockwell, painting where our whole family curled up around the fire every night and had meaningful discussions about our day over a delicious meal (cooked from scratch). In reality, I don’t even have a fireplace in our tiny NYC apartment. So we do things a little differently.

Instead, I focus on quality not quantity, because I have to. With my 8-year-old, I make sure we have one meaningful discussion each day. I make sure he sees me respecting myself and taking care of myself, our home and him and his sister, because I think these are things kids need to see in order to feel the impact of them. We plan activities together and talk about stepping outside our comfort zones sometimes because that’s how we grow as people.

With my 10-month-old, it’s a little simpler. We work on milestones together, and she’s constantly hearing words of encouragement that empower her as she grows. I may not be the mom who gets to take her kids on city adventures all day long, spontaneous road trips and posh vacations, but they always know how loved they are.

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At the end of the day, all I can do is hope my messages stick. I hope I show a good enough example for my children to follow, but the rest is for them to figure out. I sometimes find myself wishing there were a concise manual handed to all parents as soon as the baby arrives, but then every child would be the same. Instead, we find the will inside to teach the most important lessons to help mold and shape their little minds — lessons they can pass on to their own kids someday.

Many a soul singer has painted “the blues” as a profound sadness without recourse or remedy — the kind of existential numbness that makes getting through the day physically taxing, if not painful. Though these bards of the roadhouse may speak to a feeling that many of us know well, there are significant differences between sadness or “the blues” and clinical depression.

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For Emily Griffin, a mental health therapist at Clarity Through Counseling in Germantown, Maryland, the primary distinction between a bout of sadness and the kind of depression that necessitates a diagnosis and treatment is that depression can severely impair the sufferer, “socially, occupationally or educationally.”

Even though depression is often stereotyped as a prolonged sense of sorrow, depression encompasses a myriad of difficult feelings and symptoms — like anger, grief, shame, loneliness, a desire to seclude and isolate oneself, indecisiveness and an inability to concentrate. Griffin adds that depression can be so catastrophic because a person’s “symptoms affect one or more of those areas of their life to the degree to which they are not able to keep a job, make friends, choose healthy friends or perform at a developmentally appropriate educational level.” Bluntly put, you lose all sense not only of joy, but of purpose in life. Think of it this way: Sadness is like sitting at the bottom of a cold well, but depression is like being lost in a dark, damp cavern.

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Still, sadness is nothing to sneeze at. According to Dr. Leesha M. Ellis-Cox, board-certified child, adolescent and adult psychiatrist and medical director of the Western Mental Health Center Inc., “Sadness is a common and often expected emotional response that almost all have felt or will feel when faced with difficult or negative circumstances such as demise of a relationship or marriage, diagnosis of cancer, death of a loved one, [a] bad accident or facing job loss." Sadness is often temporary or may persist but does not interfere with an individual’s ability to function and move forward in his or her life, she adds. However, if your feelings persist beyond two weeks, Ellis-Cox recommends that you check in with a medical professional.

Though sadness isn’t considered to be as serious as depression, it can still have powerful consequences to your health. Patti Sabla, a licensed clinical social worker with a private practice in Maui, insists that sadness may compel people to make unhealthy decisions, like not sleeping or overeating. Sabla recommends that people who are finding their world painted blue reconnect with friends and other positive influences (like favorite hobbies, books, movies and TV shows)." People with depression, however, “may require medication (typically SSRIs, or selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, like Prozac) and psychotherapy to address the condition. Therapeutic techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy can be very beneficial for someone with depression, she adds.

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If you suspect that you might be suffering from depression (or find your feelings of sadness too difficult to manage), please seek medical help. You can contact your primary care physician or contact a hotline for people in crisis.

Let's face it — by the time lunch hour rolls around, most of us fall into a familiar trap of grabbing what seems like the fastest option. Unfortunately, that often means reaching for something unhealthy, and if we're really being honest, totally unfulfilling, from a vending machine or junk food shelf.

You know what, though? Life doesn't have to be an endless parade of lackluster lunches that leave you feeling blah. Think outside the box! (Or potato chip bag, as it were.) With a little creativity, you can whip up a quick and nutritious lunch out of ingredients you already have at home.

A jalapeño tuna-stuffed avocado is a perfect example. It's incredibly easy to create, packs a healthy punch and makes those chips you've been reaching for look like total chumps.

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Trust us... your taste buds will thank you.

Jalapeño tuna-stuffed avocado recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 avocado, sliced in half and pit removed
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro
• Juice from 1 lime
• 1/4 cup diced red onion
• 1 Roma tomato, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped chives
• 1/2 teaspoon dried ancho chili (or paprika)
• 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 StarKist Tuna Creations^® BOLD, Jalapeño pouch
• 1 jalapeño, sliced for garnish (optional)

Directions:

1. Brush the avocado with a little of the lime juice — for flavor and to prevent browning.
2. Mix ancho chili powder and garlic powder and sprinkle over the avocado.
3. Sprinkle the chives on the avocado.
4. Combine the red onion, tomato, cilantro and remaining lime juice and mix.
5. Add StarKist Tuna Creations^® BOLD, Jalapeño pouch to the mixture and lightly toss.
6. Scoop the tuna mixture onto the avocado.
7. Top it with sliced jalapeño.

This post is sponsored by New StarKist Tuna Creations® BOLD pouches.