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Is AmazonFresh Worth the Hype? I Tried It for a Week

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I have a love-hate relationship with the grocery store. On the one hand, I love wandering the aisles, exploring the produce, considering local jams and baked goods, being tempted by treats of all kinds. On the other hand, I don’t have access to a car most days of the week, so getting to and from the store can be a pain, and sometimes, I just don’t want to have to plan my meals or buy more apples or leave my house at all.

Enter AmazonFresh, Amazon’s grocery delivery service. First, the basics: AmazonFresh is $14.99 a month if you are already a Prime member, which I am. That fee gives you access to a whole list of products that can be delivered to your door during a certain time slot, and delivery is free — tip recommended — as long as the batch of grocery items you’re buying comes to over $50. If not, there’s a $9.99 delivery charge. The service isn't available everywhere, but is in most big cities.

For our order, I got a few essentials I’d been putting off, like sour cream, tortilla chips, salsa… basically the essentials are the ingredients for nachos. I also added in things like milk, ravioli and an all-purpose cleaner.

Here's what I loved and hated about the AmazonFresh service.

The selection

Loved: Milk, eggs, salad, salsa, apples, oranges, avocados… all delivered to my door? OK by me.

Hated: You could probably put together a few simple meals from the available items, but I wouldn’t rely on it for anything but the most basic ingredients. Plus, the experience felt a little… stale. Am I just used to having 35 options for salsa? Probably. They didn’t have the tea I wanted or many teas to choose from at all, actually, and while they had some “natural” products, the ones that were available didn’t capture my interest enough to actually put them in my cart.

But more important, the shopping experience is clunky. They try to give you a “shop by aisle” experience, but it’s hard to tell if you’re seeing their full selection, and it often didn’t make sense why things were listed in the order they were.

More: Amazon Will Now Deliver Packages to Your Car in 37 Cities

The price

Loved: As with most things on Amazon, the prices for Fresh items were reasonable, if not cheaper, than many grocery store options — especially when it comes to booze. I don’t drink, but one of the first things my husband put in the cart was a 12-pack of beer and a bottle of whiskey, which came to more than $10 less than it would have anywhere else. Yes — you can get booze delivered, though someone over the drinking age with a legal ID will have to be present to receive it, and it’s not available in all states.

Fresh is also paired up with Whole Foods, which Amazon owns. Many 365 store-brand products are available — things like mustard, salad mixes and cooking oils — and it expands the service’s natural and organic offerings.

Another nice feature? Many of the product prices are broken down to a per-ounce cost, making it easy to comparison shop.

Hated: Hate is strong, but just like your regular grocery store, Amazon is counting on you to impulse-purchase small sugary treats at checkout. Unlike your regular grocery store, they happen to know your favorite flavor of ice cream and are happy to remind you to grab some, dang it.

More: The Amazon Prime Perks You're Not Taking Advantage Of

The quality

Loved: The items showed up in big paper bags and were kept cold with frozen water bottles, a nice touch over totally useless disposable freezer packs. Amazon does a relatively good job keeping packaging to a minimum, although there were definitely a few errant plastic bags, mostly surrounding the produce.

And, yes, the produce: The apples and strawberries I ordered were perfect, and the avocado (I know the main thing you’re concerned about is the avos), which I initially feared was overripe, was perfect as well.

Hated: The only complaint I have is the bananas. The bananas were green. Like, shockingly green. Like, it’s a full eight days later, and I still cannot eat these green bananas.

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Overall

I can’t hate on the service. We ended up ordering another batch of groceries this week when I couldn’t make it to the store before we had a bonfire party, although I won’t kid myself into thinking I won’t need to make runs to the grocery store in addition to the delivery for the rest of the week.

Although it’s definitely not the same as a grocery experience even with their Whole Foods integration, if you’re limited in where you can drive during the day for any reason or just like convenience, it’s worth it, and the price is right.


Jordin Sparks Welcomes Her First Child, Son Dana Isaiah Jr.

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Congrats are in order for American Idol alum Jordin Sparks! The singer, 28, and her husband Dana Isaiah, 25, welcomed their first child at 9:04 p.m. on May 2. Per People, Sparks gave birth to a son, whom the couple named Dana Isaiah Thomas Jr. — or DJ, for short.

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The precious new addition came into the world weighing 8 lbs. 4.5 oz. and measuring in at 21 1/2 inches. He was born at Los Angeles' Natural Birth Center & Women's Wellness. "It was miraculously beautiful. Dana caught him with my midwife, Simona, and when he handed him to me, I was absolutely overwhelmed with joy," Sparks told People. "He was and is everything we imagined."

Sparks, who says she's feeling "pretty good" following the birth, is clearly relishing every moment of her new adventures in motherhood, gushing, "It's only been a few days and I love it so much already! The joy, laughter, scrapes and bruises... I can't wait for it all!"

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On Saturday, Sparks took to Instagram to share DJ's very first photo and, not surprisingly, the kid is too cute already. "He's here & we couldn't be more in love!!! Go DJ!," Sparks captioned the snapshot of her son snuggled into his car seat.

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Jordin Sparks Baby 1

DJ isn't the only big change in Sparks' life as of late. It's been less than a year since the singer eloped in Hawaii with now-husband Isaiah. The couple enjoyed a small, intimate ceremony surrounded by a handful of close friends. By August, they realized they were expecting.

But the new parents embraced pregnancy and impending parenthood head-on, documenting many of their milestones on social media. From her first belly pic back in November 2017...

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Jordin Sparks Baby 2

To hearing the baby's heartbeat...

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Jordin Sparks Baby 3

To getting DJ's nursery ready (mere days before his arrival, in true first parent fashion!)...

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Jordin Sparks Baby 4

Sparks and Isaiah have shared their journey to parenthood, and — we gotta say — it's been sweet watching their joy (and family) grow. Sparks perhaps said it best back in February during an interview with Wonderwall: "It's all so new but it’s all so beautiful at the same time."

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Hear, hear! Best wishes go out to the happy couple over their cute new addition.

DJ Khaled Says He Refuses to Perform Oral Sex, & Evan Rachel Wood Has Thoughts

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Oh, boy. DJ Khaled is on the receiving end of quite a bit of backlash this weekend, thanks to a recently resurfaced interview the entertainer gave in 2015. The cause of the commotion? Khaled insisted, among other things, that he would "never" give oral sex to a woman — even though he fully expects to get it. It comes as little shock that plenty of people have thoughts about this. Westworld's Evan Rachel Wood is one of them, and she took to Twitter to call out Khaled.

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"You're seriously missing out man. Take it from someone who has pride and thoroughly enjoys pleasuring women. You should grow up," Wood, who is openly bisexual, tweeted, linking out to an article on The Root discussing Khaled's controversial commentary.

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Evan Rachel Wood DJ Khaled 1

As for what exactly Khaled did say, well, it wasn't good.

"A woman should praise the man — the king," Khaled said on The Breakfast Show. "If you holding it down for your woman I feel like the woman should praise." OK, so the argument could be made that those comments alone aren't entirely problematic. There isn't anything wrong with a woman supporting and empowering her husband (although to clarify, it should be the woman's choice to do so).

And even though Khaled said a man should praise his "queen" too, the DJ's definition of said praise is lacking. "But you know, my way of praising is called, ha-ha, 'How was dinner,' 'You like the house you living in?', 'You like all them clothes you getting?' 'I'm taking care of your family, I'm taking care of my family...'" he elaborated. "You know, I'm putting in the work."

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However, for all Khaled's bragging about all the work he does, there's at least one job he isn't doing. When asked to clarify his comments about not performing oral sex on women, he responded, "Nahhh. Never! I don't do that." Naturally, the "king" expects his "queen" to do so, though.

"You gotta understand, I'm the don. I'm the king," he said. "It's different rules for men. We the king so there's some things y'all might not wanna do, [but] it gotta get done. I just can't do what you want me to do. I just can't."

Khaled's comments did not go over well on social media, where Wood and many others addressed the royally misogynistic remarks.

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While Khaled hasn't responded to the resurfaced interview or its scrutiny directly, he did post a photo on Instagram of himself toasting to his wife Nicole Tuck as the couple vacationed. "My queen my best friend I love you! I love you and @asahdkhaled so much! Family!" Khaled captioned the pic.

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DJ Khaled Comments 7

Hmm, something tells us that — despite the big game Khaled talks — Tuck doesn't let her husband get away with too much. Consider, for a moment, this video of Khaled's tough wife working out.

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DJ Khaled Comments 8

Get him, girl! Now that the two of you are working out together, perhaps it's time to whip Khaled into shape in the bedroom too.

The Top 10 Secrets to Potty Training

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When you're spending a lot of your time changing diapers, you might be looking forward to the point in your parenting future when your baby is totally diaper-free. However, getting from one stage to the next isn't always an easy transition (is it ever, really?). So, when you find yourself in the throes of potty training, you may end up longing for those early days when you could slap a diaper on your babe and call it a night. Life's ironic, isn't it?

But never fear: Here are a few tips that are basically guaranteed to get you through this exciting — yet stressful and potentially accident-prone — era.

Wait until your child is ready

By no means is it wise to start potty training a baby who has zero interest and no physical-readiness signs. You will wind up with a frustrated child — and you'll likely spend your spare time cleaning up puddles and scraping poop out of their drawers.

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According to Dr. Fran Walfish, Beverly Hills family and relationship psychotherapist, there are several readiness signs you can look for. Physical signs of readiness include hiding to poop in a diaper (for example, behind your couch), staying dry for a few hours at a time, an ability to pull pants up and down, being able to get on and off a potty and the ability to sit still long enough to actually pee or poop.

Emotionally, Walfish says parents can look for an interest in staying dry as well as an interest in using the potty. And for the love of all things holy, make sure the kid is not scared of the actual toilet.

Get the right equipment

There are likely dozens of potty seats at a store near you. Take your kid and have them try them out. No, we don't mean take your child's diaper off and see if they'll poop in the middle of the aisle, but let them explore the potty — with their clothes on — to see if they're able to sit down and maybe, just maybe, see if they think one potty seat is super-cool. Buy that one.

Consider buying an extra

Parents who have been there and done that recommend buying an extra potty so you can place one in many strategic points in your home. If your home has two levels with a bathroom on each, for example, you will not want to lug your child up the stairs so she can use "her potty" while she's peeing down your leg the whole time.

Make a schedule

Yeah, you may not be into scheduling your strong-willed toddler to do anything, but routine potty breaks may get them into the routine. Every two hours or so, visit the bathroom and have them sit on the seat and see what happens.

Provide (some) praise

Whether your kid poops or pees — or does nothing at all — provide a little praise and encouragement. However, you really don't have to jump up and down and go overboard. Also, concentrate on the act itself instead of saying what a good girl she is for using the potty, writes Jamie Glowacki, potty training expert.

Don't dawdle

Don't assume your tiny tot has a bladder of steel and you can take your time strolling to the bathroom. Once you notice signs that he may be pooping or peeing soon (squatting, holding the crotch area or doing that particular potty dance), interrupt his Play-Doh-fest and visit the toilet.

Choose easy-to-pull-down pants

At this age, when time can be of the essence and you're trying to promote a DIY attitude in your child, provide pants that are super-easy to pull up and down. Once your child gets the hang of things, she's not going to have time to fiddle with zippers.

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Avoid paying your child to poop

While it may seem like the easy way out, offering rewards may not be the best idea, as it can put too much pressure on a child — and sometimes comes with unintended consequences. "There are very few things kids must be in control of," says Walfish. "Their bodies are one of them. If your child gets the idea that you are too invested in them becoming toilet-trained, they will use it against you." And you don't want your child to use toilet training against you.

Demonstrate good hygiene

From the get-go, it's important to demonstrate and expect good hygiene. It's vital to teach wiping from front to back, just like you've been doing since your kid was born, to avoid dragging germs. And hand-washing is a crucial routine to teach too; even when your kid sits down on the potty and does nothing, have them wash their hands.

Don't push

"Never push or force potty training," says Walfish. "Toilet training is one of only four crucial developmental milestones [eating, sleeping, talking and elimination] where parents and children can get stuck in a power struggle/battle." If your child isn't having any interest or success, don't give into a battle of wills; that's one fight you won't win, and it can make potty training even harder on your little one.

Potty training is an adventure that can vary, and even if you have two kids, they may not go about the process the same way (that is, one kid may be super-into the whole process, while others happily prefer to poop in their pants). Take a deep breath, don't rush your child, and look forward to the days when your child is officially out of diapers. Just make sure you know where the nearest bathroom is at every place you visit from now on.

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Why You Should Consider Morning Sex

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To quote sex and relationship advice columnist Dan Savage, I’m about as GGG as they come. (GGG stands for "good, giving and game." Think "good in bed," "giving of equal time and equal pleasure" and "game for anything" — within reason.)

I’m down for sex any time of the day. But morning sex? Half-asleep, bed-head sex when your partner melts into you before you’ve had coffee or the daily to-do list has crossed your mind? That brand of boning is absolute magic.

To be honest, though, it’s a rare occurrence in my world. I live by myself, and with few exceptions like to sleep alone. As a former insomniac, I put a heavy premium on eight solid hours of shut-eye each night. It’s a good thing. A recent study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine found that the more hours people sleep, the more sexual desire they experience the following day. For me, there’s a clear correlation between sleep and my sex drive.

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Last weekend, I spent two nights and a considerable amount of time with an impromptu Tinder date. I’d invited him to the resort I was holed up in to get naked in the hot tubs; he obliged. (One helluva first meeting, right?) Later that night, we ended up back at my cabin in a hot and heavy tangle. It was beyond delightful.

As the time creeped by, he suggested a sleepover. I was more than happy to spend the night with this beautiful creature. As I groggily awoke the next morning, hands were fumbling in a sweet, almost high school-ish manner. He crawled on top of me, we had intercourse and it was raw, wonderful and relaxed. I didn’t stop smiling the whole weekend — the two morning romps we had were beyond memorable.

As a working mom with three small children, Chatón Turner of the blog Chatón’s World: A Working Mom's Quest for Balance in Stilettos, is a huge fan of morning sex. “For me, the late-night, alcohol fueled romps of my youth are thing of the past. My nights are filled with breastfeeding. And sleep is a precious commodity because of said breastfeeding,” Turner tells SheKnows. “Although mornings can be hectic, they're often the only time that I have the energy to do more than go through the motions. Mornings can be super-hot. You just have to start seeing sunshine as the ultimate aphrodisiac.”

Not only that, but it's all about the soft glow of the morning light.

“There's nothing sexier than waking up to find sunlight pouring over your lover's body,” Amelia Swann, a London based luxury escort and BDSM professional tells SheKnows. “Everyone looks good in this kind of soft light, and it makes a significant change to having sex under electric lights or in the semi-dark of the evening.”

To Swann, it feels very louche. “Even if you've got nowhere to be, morning sex for me always makes me feel very naughty, like I'm ignoring all my real-life responsibilities to stay in bed.”

So, the next time you’re thinking about having bedtime sex, remember the morning-after option. Or heck, have both.

“You might have more energy,” Swann notes. “A lot of us try to fit sex in at night when we're exhausted from a long day at work. Morning sex means you're both more likely to be refreshed, feeling calm and relaxed and ready to be a little more adventurous.”

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Daniel Sher, the sex educator at Naughty North, says morning sex may be more enjoyable. “The man will be fully rested and have higher levels of testosterone, meaning that intercourse is likely to last longer than it may at other times of the day.” Also, you’ll both be (hopefully) well rested and raring to go.

If anything, there’s something to be said for the spontaneity of morning sex and starting the day on a positive note. “Just make sure to brush your teeth first,” Swann advises.

We Talked to a Psychic About Meghan Markle & Prince Harry's Future

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The royal wedding between Meghan Markle and Prince Harry is coming up on May 19, and while there's been a flurry of excitement in the months since the couple announced their engagement in 2017, we know almost every detail you could possibly know, from the cake to who will be attending to who's part of the bridal party. But there are still details about Harry and Markle's future relationship that would typically be impossible to know — unless, say, you talk to a psychic.

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SheKnows called upon Sasha Graham, a metaphysical author and TV host who "delights in combining the wisdom of tarot with culinary arts and bringing magic home to you," to answer some of those questions for us. What will their lives be like behind closed doors? Will Markle get along with her new in-laws? Will she ever be tempted to return to television? You want the answers, and we've got them now.

Using the Prisma Visions tarot deck, Graham aligned her energy with Harry and Markle's. She shuffled the deck and drew cards to get a holistic vision of their future together. She also pulled individual cards for each royal, and while it may sound a little far-fetched, the answers Graham got from the cards are too intriguing not to read.

Here we go.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's future told

Question: Who is Meghan, and why are she and Harry so good together?

Card: 9 of Cups

Meaning: Meghan holds a shimmering, glittering magic inside of her.

Reading: We look to our own lives and can bring to mind people who always seemed somehow special or marked. Meghan is that “it” girl. She has an X factor. You can’t put your finger on it, but you know it when you see a girl like this. She’s different; she’s special. This is why she captures our attention.

Besides Meghan’s obvious physical beauty, she is a woman who has endured and persevered through many great challenges in her life, moving forward to greet each challenge head-on. She cultivates the good in any situation. Meghan knows that deep lessons spring from adversity, and she uses these challenges to evolve. Because she innately uses adversity and challenge to propel her forward, she tends to face each day with a clean slate and a fresh start. It is this exuberance and deep wisdom that she has used to connect the dots of her life and step into her destiny as a member of the royal family.

Card: 4 of Cups

MeaningHarry is also aspected by the suit of Cups. He is emotionally attuned to Meghan, and they share a similar interior life.

Reading: They understood each other from the moment they first met. Excitement, attraction and romance tethered them together, as it does for all new lovers. Underneath the whirlwind excitement and passion in the beginning of any new relationship, they had a deep emotional understanding and a recognition of each other.

Harry has dealt with the extraordinary circumstances of his birth, and Meghan shows Harry how to put his pressures and challenges to use. At the end of the day, she is like an emotional bandage for him. She helps him feel better about who he is when he’s feeling dark. She is like a ray of light. In return, he takes excellent care of her in every way that he can. Even when he is unsuccessful, he makes the effort. This effort and kindness mean the world to Meghan.

Question: What will their first year of marriage look like?

Card: Queen of Pentacles

MeaningCreating their home.

Reading: Harry and Meghan understand that setting up a strong and powerful foundation is the key to success in their heavily scrutinized, super-public marriage. They recognize the importance of privacy and barriers and the difference between public life and private life. The single issue they will focus on the most in their first year is structure: how to make home feel like home, what role each of them will have, how each can best support the other and how will they set up their future with children. They also work hard at having fun!

Meghan takes wonderful care of Harry, especially when her needs are met. When she is indulged, feeling wonderful and made to feel like a princess, that’s when she’s there to support him 100 percent. He works hard to be thoughtful and to surprise her with things she loves, and she repays his thoughtfulness by showering him with love.

Question: What mundane things do they argue about behind closed doors?

Card: Queen of Wands

MeaningPassions run high!

Reading: Meghan and Harry are both extremely territorial. Jealousy marks their passion. Typical fights and squabbles usually stem from the fact that Meghan feels slighted if she perceives that Harry did something without thinking of her. In reality, Harry’s slights are unintentional, and he always makes it up to her with gifts or kind actions once she makes her feelings clear. Each of them has unresolved issues surrounding previous relationships (who doesn’t?), and they continue to work through them together. Jealousy sparks fights, only to be resolved in juicy makeup sex.

Question: What larger life obstacles will they face and have to overcome?

Card: Knight of Pentacles

MeaningHarry’s royal role.

Reading: The biggest obstacle will always be that Harry is part of the royal family as an institution and that there are ways in which his life is not his own.

Question: When will they start having kids?

Card: King of Swords

MeaningThey will begin immediately.

Reading: They are excited and ready to start a family. Fertility treatments may lead to the prospect of having twins. Two children, one boy and one girl, are certainly in their future. This aligns beautifully with the family Meghan imagined for herself.

Question: Will Meghan ever return to TV?

Card: Death

Meaning: No.

Reading: Meghan will not return to traditional career acting. This chapter of her life is closed as she assumes her royal role. She will continue to grace television, magazines and tabloids.

Meghan continues to be the actress inside the family, however. She is a performer at heart. At family gatherings, when the royal kiddies and cousins put on plays and shows for each other, Meghan is right in the center, directing them, offering theater exercises and joining in their fun helping to put on shows.

Question: What will Meghan’s life’s work become?

Card: 8 of Pentacles

Meaning: Princess Diana 2.0: A philanthropist and advocate for women and children.

Reading: Meghan extends her natural talents to embark on charity work and causes that heal the world. She understands the royal role and the opportunity that comes with it. She recognizes that she has an image, a public perception that has little to do with who she is as an individual. She knows her symbolic role allows her to become an advocate for change, hope and love in the world.

Her life’s work and desire to break down racial barriers evolves into empowering women and children. This focus also leads to environmental work.

Meghan has great empathy, like Princess Diana. This similarity is one of the reasons Harry loves her and is attracted to her. Princess Diana’s legacy will live on through Meghan’s advocacy.

Question: What kind of marriage will they have?

Card: The Hierophant

MeaningAlways appropriate.

Reading: The marriage is strong. The couple is resourceful. They are both ready to meet all challenges that arise. Interestingly, what could be considered a great stress — marriage for all the world to see — becomes their solace. Even during tough times (and we’ve all faced these times in a relationship), it is the institution of the royal family, their sense of obligation and duty, that keeps them together and solid when other couples might fall apart.

Meghan is a dreamer, an intuitive, an inquisitive and fanciful woman who will continue to make Harry laugh until they are old and gray. Harry has a wicked and hilarious streak and is so full of life that he will remain funny and interesting to Meghan long after the stardust of their initial romance has blown away.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's future told

Question: What kind of relationship will Meghan and Kate Middleton have?

Card: 10 of Pentacles and Page of Pentacles

Meaning: Blood sisters.

Reading: Meghan and Kate are sealed with a bond. They both have married princes of England. Kate is Meghan’s teacher and advisor in all ways: how to conduct oneself publicly, how to balance public and private life.

Meghan is like Kate’s student. Kate fills her in on all the details, from what it's like to have a royal baby to how to keep up a good face at a royal appearance when you’d rather be home watching Netflix.

They operate as support for each other. Kate also becomes very influential as a sounding board when it comes to the life’s work Meghan will embark on. Meghan will enjoy more freedom than Kate ever will, and Kate will always be Meghan’s advisor, ultimately in a more official capacity when Kate becomes queen.

Question: What kind of relationship will Meghan and the queen have?

Card: The Hermit

Meaning: Distant.

Reading: Meghan and the queen have a symbolic yet distant relationship because of the queen’s age and lifestyle. When the two of them are together in private, the queen will offer Meghan peals of wisdom on royal life and duty.

Meghan, emotionally, has a greater relationship with Princess Diana. Meghan is aware of Diana’s legacy and presence, even though Diana is not there physically.

Question: How close will Harry and William’s children be?

Card: King of Pentacles

Meaning: Thick as thieves.

Reading: Every effort will be made for the family to be close. The ties that bind them are strong, and both sets of parents understand the importance of deep familial bonds. These bonds are important interpersonally but also for keeping the monarchy rock-solid and strong.

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle's future told

Question: What will become of the royal family when the queen dies?

Card: Wheel of Fortune and King of Cups

Meaning: The monarchy continues.

Reading: Queen Elizabeth isn’t going anywhere soon. But when she does depart, Prince Charles will become king, reigning only for a short period of time. Prince William will assume the throne, making a glorious monarch for England with Kate as his queen. Harry and Meghan sparkle in their unique roles, enjoying the most freedom to work and play in the world and with their family.

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And there you have it: an in-depth, psychic reading of what the road ahead looks like for Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. We recommend keeping this page bookmarked for future reference since you may want to double-check whether the things Graham predicted actually come to pass.

John Cena & Nikki Bella Share Inspirational Posts on Would-Be Wedding Day

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A few months ago, John Cena and Nikki Bella were counting down the days to May 5 — the date of their wedding. But by the time what would have been their big day rolled around, the couple was no longer together. So instead of sharing sweet snapshots from their nuptials, the recently separated duo took to social media just ahead of May 5 to post decidedly different posts than they’d probably planned.

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Every cloud has a silver lining, though, and it could be said Cena and Bella’s is that both seem to be staying positive during this undoubtedly challenging time in their personal lives. On Friday, May 4, Bella posted the quote, “Chin up princess or the crown slips.”

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Her former fiancé shared a similarly inspirational sentiment on Twitter, saying, “If you choose to keep moving, no matter how low the road takes you, it will eventually begin to climb back up. #NeverGiveUp.” He followed it on May 6, saying, "Learn from your mistakes. A life of regret is a life unfulfilled."

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The WWE-champ-turned-movie star also posted a photo of Kresley Cole’s Day Zero book cover. Although Cena didn’t caption the pic, it could be interpreted as a nod to restarting his life without Bella.

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John Cena Nikki Bella 2

The breakup came as a shock to fans, who’d been invested in Bella and Cena’s love story from the start six years ago. However, relationships are inherently personal and no one but Bella and Cena know what happened in theirs to lead them to call off their engagement weeks before their wedding. What is more clear is the fact that these two love each other deeply, and that doesn’t change overnight (no matter who you are).

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“It sucks,” Cena told Entertainment Tonight a week after the split. “There’s no other way to say [it]. I love Nicole with all my heart, and that’s that.”

The statement Bella posted on Instagram to announce the breakup essentially points to the same crux — whatever the issue was that caused the couple to split, it wasn’t a lack of love. “While this decision was a difficult one, we continue to have a great deal of love and respect for one another,” Bella shared at the time.

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So while fans are having trouble coming to terms with the fact Cena and Bella won’t be saying “I do” this month, they can take comfort in the fact the couple still cares for each other. And hey, they could still make it down the aisle one day. If we’ve learned anything from the couple’s realms of pro wrestling and Hollywood, it’s that anything is possible.

Is Michelle Obama Considering Running For Office?

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Michelle Obama sat down with Tracee Ellis Ross on Saturday, and what the former FLOTUS had to say during the pair’s interview could be the start of a major political moment.

The conversation — which occurred at the United State of Women conference at L.A.’s Shrine Auditorium — spanned a wide gamut of topics, including motherhood and mentoring. However, the conversation naturally veered toward Obama’s feelings about a potential future in office. Or, to be more specific, the Oval Office.

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Don’t get too excited just yet, though. Obama’s response amounted to some bad news and some good news. We’ll get the bad news out of the way first, and just say that the former first lady seems to be sticking to her guns where not running for president is concerned. “I don’t think I’m any different than Hillary [Clinton],” she told the crowd when the idea was suggested. “It’s not about finding one right person who can save us, it’s us.”

Now, for the possibly good news — she didn’t come right out and say she wouldn’t run either.

And based on the beautiful and incredibly salient things she said to Ross throughout the panel, Obama would likely bring a fresh perspective to the White House. Most notably, one that is female-driven.

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“In light of the last election, I’m concerned about us as women. What is going on in our heads that we let that happen? What are girls dreaming about when the most qualified person running was a woman and look what we did? If we are still suspicious of each other, and have this crazy bar for each other… if we are not comfortable that a woman could be our president as compared to what?... That’s on us,” she passionately said.

Obama stressed that there is still much work to do in the realm of gender equality, pointing out that “watching men fail up is frustrating.” At this point, women can’t be content with what progress has been made. We need to keep pushing for change. In Obama’s words, “just holding onto our seats at the table is not enough to help our girls.”

But the former first lady didn’t put the responsibility solely on women, of course. Men have to effect change, too.

“You can’t whisper magical thoughts in your daughter’s ear and go into a workplace where you tolerate [this] existence,” she said. “If you are tolerating that, that’s the workplace that will be waiting for your little girl, and you have sold her a bill of goods.”

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Can we get a praise hands emoji? Even if Obama decides not to run for office, let’s keep our fingers crossed that she’ll continue to inspire women and girls (and, hopefully, men!) with her stirring words.


Jessica Biel Isn’t Completely Done With The Sinner But She Has Been Replaced

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While it's hard to imagine The Sinner without Jessica Biel, the hit show has reportedly cast a new female lead. In place of Biel's Cora character arc, fans will watch drama surrounding The Leftover's Carrie Coon unfold. Per The Hollywood Reporter, USA Network tapped the critically acclaimed actress to bring to life a "formidable and mysterious woman" named Vera.

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Fans of Biel (and, really, who isn't?) don't have to shed any tears for the former series lead. Although Biel — who earned a Golden Globe nomination for the role — won't be starring The Sinner's second season, she will stay on to executive produce it.

So, in addition to Coon's casting, what else do we know about the new season?

Well, for starters, one very familiar face from the first season will be back in a lead role: Bill Pullman as Detective Harry Ambrose. Hooray for that news! But now that he's helped Cora solve her inexplicable rage and find peace, he'll be turning his attention to a new case. This one involves a particularly unsettling premise — an 11-year-old boy murders his parents and, like Cora, he doesn't appear to have a motive.

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The Sinner's fans well know that Detective Ambrose struggles with personal demons, though. In the second season, he may come face to face with them as this new case forces him to return to his hometown (and all the people rooting against him there).

How Coon's enigmatic Vera enters the picture is unclear, other than to say she is somehow linked to the case in a way that Detective Ambrose can't get around.

And despite the fact Biel reportedly won't be starring in the second season, she is clearly still invested in its success. On May 1, the actress-slash-executive-producer posted a short teaser video of a car parked on the side of the road — doors ajar and lights blinking as ominous music plays. Biel captioned the clip, "Summer. Sinner. Season 2."

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Jessica Biel The Sinner 2

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Oh, we are here for it. And who knows? Maybe part of The Sinner's second season mystery will be a cameo by Cora. A fan can dream!

What Not to Say to a Bereaved Parent — & What to Say Instead

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Two years ago, my daughter Cora died right before she was born — during my labor after a healthy 41-week pregnancy.

Losing a child shattered my life in ways both obvious and unexpected. When I attempted to reintegrate with “normal” society, I was surprised to find how many people suddenly seemed uncomfortable around me. They resorted to reciting platitudes, or they changed the subject and ignored me altogether.

I’ll be the first to admit I wouldn’t have known what to say to a bereaved parent either before I became one. And, of course, each parent is unique. The words that comfort one might offend another. I can only speak from my personal experience and from the feedback I’ve curated from other women in my shoes. Although no one can make this heartache easier, there are ways not to make it worse.

Here are some suggestions on what to avoid saying to someone whose baby has died — and what I’d recommend you say instead.

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“Are you trying again?”

You know the expression, “If at first you don’t succeed, try, try again”? I cringe at any insinuation that Cora was somehow a "failure." Plus, some women’s paths to motherhood are much longer and more difficult than others. Typically, I felt I was asked this question by women whose childbearing journeys were straightforward and struggle-free, and they saw a solution that to them sounded simple. As someone who had tried for years, then had a full-term pregnancy and still ended up at a funeral home, it was upsetting to even consider starting all over. Trying again, even if it did result in a healthy baby, would not replace Cora. So, just don’t ask this. It’s nosy, unhelpful and implies an unrealistically easy fix for a complicated emotional issue.

Instead, try: “I know this loss has thrown such a wrench in your plans for a family. I’m always here to listen if you ever want to talk about what lies ahead for you.”

Keeping the topic open-ended gives the parent a choice of where to go in the conversation versus feeling cornered into answering invasive questions. Keep in mind, though: Happy endings can be difficult to imagine after such loss. I couldn’t take it seriously when anyone implied that things would "work out better next time" or that I was even guaranteed a next time at all.

“What happened?”

I went through a phase of wanting to talk about nothing besides what happened. If a bereaved parent wants to talk about it, of course you should listen — but I would not recommend asking this question if the parent is not volunteering such information on their own. I was occasionally asked this question by people who otherwise did not take much interest in my daughter or my grief, so the question struck me as smacking of morbid curiosity. If you want to know the details of what happened merely for watercooler gossip, not to help the parent process the trauma, I wouldn’t ask this one.

Instead, try: “I’d love to hear more about your son/daughter or your grief, as much as you want to share.”

Rarely is there something that soothes the bereaved heart like acknowledging our children for the unique, irreplaceable people they were and are. Bonus points for using the child’s name. I was really impressed with a friend who read a lot of the same grief blogs I did in an attempt to better understand what I was going through and how to discuss it with me. She enabled me to talk freely without having to create as much context for why I felt the way I did.

“Everything happens for a reason” (or “God has a plan”)

Nope. This was the most common and least comforting line I heard. I am unable to believe in any entity that would plan my daughter’s death, kill her or not intervene “for a reason.” I cannot embrace a god who kills babies, so it’s better for me if the two are unconnected. I found this line insulting, and I distanced myself from those who liked to say it. I’d recommend being certain of the grieving person’s beliefs before going this direction. For me, it only reinforced our society’s discomfort with chaos and unexplainable tragedy.

Instead, try: “You and your son/daughter did not deserve for this to happen.”

I appreciated when friends or family would be blunt and call the situation what it was: horrible. I remember seeing a coworker for the first time after Cora’s death. He hugged me and simply said, “I’m sorry for the hell you are going through. It is so unfair.” I felt seen and validated in that moment.

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“This is like when…”

Unless you’ve personally lost a child, it’s probably better not to compare the loss to anything else. For those who are not in this awful club, it’s hard to imagine pain that would come close to measuring up. A stunning, out-of-order death is not the same as a pet being put to sleep or an family member dying peacefully at the end of a long life. In that same vein, a loss during childbirth after 41 weeks is not the same as a miscarriage; I can attest that they’re both awful, but in very different ways. Let each loss stand on its own for what it really was — and resist the urge to find anything comparable.

Instead, try: “I can’t imagine your pain. I’m sorry that for you, it’s reality.” 

A slight exception to the “don’t compare” suggestion is when a really, truly similar story exists. I was connected to several women whose babies died at or near full-term. These women were lifelines and confidantes during my darkest hours. I needed to hear “I understand” from people who really did.

“Are you seeing a therapist?”

I understand the sentiment behind this question, and l agree that therapy is helpful when you find a good fit. (I love my therapist.) However, I often felt I was asked this question in a way that made therapy sound like a brilliant idea that would fix everything — or as if my friends could stop worrying about me if I told them I was in therapy. Occasionally I’d feel tossed from person to person, like everyone wished I would take my problems elsewhere. Remember: Therapy is generally one hour every week or two, and there are many hours to live through until the next session. It is one tool in the toolbox, that's all.

Instead, try: “Have you found any coping strategies that feel helpful?” And be accepting if the honest answer is no or not yet.

It can take a very long time to find anything that takes the edge off the raw pain, even for a moment. If the parent has a special interest in something, consider encouraging them to channel some grief that direction. Multiple friends encouraged me by giving me journals for my writing.

“Let me know if I can do anything”

I hesitate to include this one because it’s not at all insulting and in fact attempts to support. That said, although this line usually comes with the best of intentions, it feels empty to someone who can barely function. The stunned, bereaved mind does not have the bandwidth to make assignments, and it does not want to beg for help. The more specific the offer to help, the more genuine it feels.

Instead, try: “I’m dropping off a casserole on your front porch tomorrow at 10 a.m. No need to open the door.”

A colleague arranged for someone to mow my lawn for several months. I still receive occasional notes of support in the mail. Friends have let me know exactly when they would be by their phones so I wouldn’t go to voice mail if I wanted to call. I have a handful of supporters who’ve kept in touch after the initial outpouring slowed down and who did not assume everything would be fine after a year.

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Yes, there are a lot of questions and comments that can add fuel to the hurting heart’s fire. However, I’ve repeatedly heard (and agree) that silence hurts the most of all. Pretending I've never been pregnant, that I have never had children, that I am not in deep pain, that everything is normal… that charade is much more difficult to keep up than having to react to a poorly executed attempt to comfort. I understand that due to her death at birth, my daughter may be merely an idea to others at the same time she's a total reality to my husband and me. A simple acknowledgment — whether it’s a reference to my daughter or to my grief — goes a long way in diffusing the tension of pretending nothing is going on.

Instead, try: “I really don’t know what to say, but I’m so sorry. I know you’re hurting.”

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Know someone who’s lost a baby? Realize this person might not be ready to talk yet. But if they are ready, listen without trying to fix the pain. Send the note, make the casserole, honor the child’s story and the parents’ grief. It’s OK to feel awkward or to fumble a bit. It means so much to know you care — and that you're trying.

Richard Gere & New Wife Alejandra Silva Had a Very Buddhist Wedding Celebration

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Wedding receptions are the perfect opportunity to keep the celebration going at the start of a marriage, and even celebrities take advantage of that. In April, Hola! announced that Richard Gere and his longtime girlfriend, Alejandra Silva, had tied the knot. People magazine confirmed the news on April 23, citing a source who said the wedding took place "weeks and weeks ago" and that the couple is "extraordinarily happy." And this weekend, they decided to share the love with family and friends.

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According to further coverage from People, Gere and Silva hosted a reception on Saturday at his estate in Pound Ridge, New York. Attendees included composer Bette Sussman, who also performed at the party, as well as chef Éric Ripert, actor Saundra Santiago, writer Jonathan Cott and several Tibetan monks.

Santiago shared several photos from the party on Instagram, including a selfie with Silva. Santiago wrote, "So my friend married this beautiful soulful & wonderful woman tonight!"

Saundra Santiago and Alejandra Silva

Saundra Santiago and Alejandra Silva

Santiago also shared a photo of Sussman before her performance at the party.

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Bette Sussman

Prior to the party, Silva posted a photo of prayer flags on her Instagram, writing, "Y el día ya llegó... que nervios...! And the day has come... so very excited!!"

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Alejandra Silva on Instagram

According to People, Gere invited several Tibetan monks to the party as well — a clear connection to his own religious views and a thoughtful way to honor them during this new chapter in his life. In a 1999 interview, Gere said he first encountered Buddhism in his early 20s, and he has been a dedicated Buddhist for decades.

Silva is also a Buddhist. Per People, Silva told Spain's ABC newspaper, "I was born Catholic, but converted to Buddhism two years ago. I think it was already inside of me. I believe in reincarnation so that’s why I think I was Buddhist before realizing it." She chose to convert after she and Gere started dating in 2014.

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Also per People, Silva told Hola! that meeting Gere made her feel “that someone was reaching out and showing me my true path.”

Gere and Silva seem incredibly happy together, and we wish them the best!

The Best Air Purifying Houseplants

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Full disclosure: This is one of those "we've got bad news for you, but" articles. Stick with us, though, because the but in this case will make you happy — and more to the point, potentially healthier. So, here goes. The air you breathe indoors is riddled with pollutants. In fact, the EPA ranks indoor air pollution among the top five environmental health risks. Ready for that but? There's an easy, affordable and pretty way to combat indoor air pollutants in your home: houseplants.

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Most of us are aware of air pollutants outdoors. There's no shortage of information floating around (pun intended) about "bad" ozone, particulate matter and smog to name a few common outdoor air pollutants. What we learn less about are the things that affect the quality of air when we're inside. And, sure, perhaps there's a bit of out-of-sight-out-of-mind at play here — since air pollutants inside the home aren't visible, it's easy to ignore them. They're unavoidable, so we all resign ourselves to living with them to some extent.

Here's the rub, though: Per the American Society for Horticultural Science, people in industrialized countries spend an estimated 80 to 90 percent of their time indoors. Not so easy to shrug that off, right? Especially when you consider that significant, prolonged exposure to these pollutants can have side effects ranging from the minor (dizziness, nausea, headaches, confusion) to the downright scary (heart problems, kidney failure and even coma).

Enter: houseplants. In 1989, NASA completed its seminal Clean Air Study to determine how effective indoor greenery was at filtering out pollutants. They subsequently came to the conclusion that certain houseplants prove highly effective at doing just that, making them excellent alternatives to super-pricey air filtering machines and other high-tech devices that promise to do the same. To that end, NASA officially recommends at least one plant per 100 square feet of home space.

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More than 25 years later, the research still stands. So, when you're ready to dive into purifying the air in your home, refer to the following list of NASA-approved houseplants.

1. Florist's mum

As powerful as it is pretty, this (inexpensive!) classic packs an air purifying punch — NASA found it to be the most effective among houseplants for removing formaldehyde. It's particularly adept at taking benzene, xylene and ammonia out of the air. Just bear in mind that it is mildly toxic to pets if consumed.

2. Aloe vera

This sunshine-loving succulent boasts plenty of perks. Namely, it gets rid of formaldehyde and benzene in the air. Beyond that, though, it's easy to care for and its gel doubles as a medicinal salve. No wonder ancient Egyptians dubbed it the "plant of immortality."

3. Variegated snake plant

Also known as mother-in-law's tongue," this West African native plant sucks benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene out of the air. Bonus? Not only is its vibrant pattern beautiful, but the variegated snake plant's also nearly impossible to kill. Rejoice, black thumbs!

4. Boston fern

Not all ferns make great indoor choices, but the Boston fern is an exception. They're a little fickle, sure. However, if you care for them properly, they'll return the favor by sapping formaldehyde, xylene and toluene from your surroundings.

5. Weeping fig

Best known as the weeping fig, Ficus benjamina lets you bring a bit of treelike grandeur into your home in a manageable size (they typically don't exceed 6 feet). Plus, this particular ficus comes in a variety of styles. Prefer the elegance of a leafless braided trunk? You got it. More of a bushy plant person? You can have that too. Either way, you'll wind up with a plant that rids the air around you of formaldehyde, benzene and trichloroethylene.

6. Golden pothos

First things first, let's get through this plant's tricky business. You may hear it referred to as devil's ivy, taro vine or any other number of names. However, you should be able to find it fine if you ask for a pothos or Epipremnum aureum — its scientific name. And you should track it down, because this trailing beauty will break down the formaldehyde, benzene, xylene and toluene in your home.

7. Areca palm

Its aesthetically pleasing appearance and easy-to-care for nature make the areca, or butterfly, palm an appealing houseplant option. If you factor in that this lush foliage landed at the very top of NASA's study for purifying indoor air, snagging one for your own home is truly a no-brainer.

8. English ivy

Aside from having a super-cool scientific name (Hedera helix), English ivy definitely gets the job done where cleaning indoor air is concerned. Benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene, toluene and even fecal particles are no match for this charming creeper.

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9. Corn plant or cornstalk Dracaena

A member of the Dracaena family, this popular household plant KO's benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene. Be forewarned, though, these shiny-leafed guys can get big — in nature, they can grow up to 45 feet. However, if you limit the size of your pot and cut back to scale occasionally, your corn plant will likely grow to be around 6 feet tall (and full of air purifying potential).

10. Gerbera daisy

If you'd like a splash of color with your air purification, look no further than the oh-so-sweet Gerbera daisy. This happy flowering plant may be a bit temperamental, but who wouldn't put in a little extra work for such beautiful blooms? Besides, the Gerbera also gets rid of benzene, formaldehyde and trichloroethylene in the air. It's a win-win!

11. Peace lily

The peace lily is a practical choice for its ease of care and affordable price point. However, those aren't the only reasons to bring one of these plants into your home. Other pros of ownership include its natural beauty and its ability to filter the surrounding air of benzene, formaldehyde, trichloroethylene, xylene and toluene.

Reese Witherspoon Is Sharing Her Food & Home Secrets in a New Book

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We love Reese Witherspoon for so many reasons, from her classic films to her constantly adorable presence on social media — and now we get to experience her first book.

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Witherspoon’s first book, Whiskey in a Teacup, will be released later this year, in September 2018. In fact, the book is already available for preorder.

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reese

“It’s all about Southern living and my Southern heritage, and how that sort of informs pretty much everything I do, from what I eat, to how I decorate, to how I celebrate family traditions, even how I do my hair,” Witherspoon says in an Instagram post promoting the book, the title of which was inspired by her grandmother, Dorothea.

The book will give us an inside peek into the actor's secrets to holding awesome Southern-style barbecues, her grandma's fried chicken and sweet tea and even some beauty tips.

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"[Dorothea] always said that it was a combination of beauty and strength that made Southern women ‘whiskey in a teacup,'" said Witherspoon "We may be delicate and ornamental on the outside, she said, but inside we’re strong and fiery.”

Reese Witherspoon is a known book lover. In fact, she even runs her own book club, so it's not all that surprising she would want to write her own book. While we're not sure how we will possibly wait until September for this book, one thing is for sure — this is going to be one book we won't be able to put down.

Jessica Simpson’s Daughter’s 6th Birthday Party Was Literally ‘Over the Top’

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Jessica Simpson is a master party planner, and her kids definitely get the coolest theme parties ever. After recreating the Isle of Te Fiti from Disney's Moana for son Ace Knute's fourth birthdaySimpson and Eric Johnson gave their daughter, Maxwell ("Maxi"), an epic sixth birthday party. To celebrate Maxi's big day, Simpson and Johnson helped recreate the hit movie musical The Greatest Showman, and according to Us Weekly, the party was totally over the top.

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Simpson and Johnson went all out for Maxi's party, with a huge, colorful circus tent and various circus entertainers, from acrobats to unicyclists to jugglers. In the background of one Instagram photo, which shows Simpson alongside some of the circus performers, a poster reads, "MAXWELL CAN FLY! SHE CAN REALLY SWING TOO!" The poster shows Simpson's daughter on a swing and is made to look like old-school circus advertisements, which is so perfect for the theme.

Jessica Simpson with performers at Maxi's birthday

Jessica Simpson with performers at Maxi's birthday

In a family photo of Simpson, Johnson, Maxi and Ace Knute under the "big top," Maxi is sporting the purple leotard and pink hair that makes her a perfect match to one of the characters from The Greatest Showman, Anne Wheeler — she's even perfected Anne's signature pose.

Jessica Simpson shares family photo 'under the big top'

Jessica Simpson shares family photo 'under the big top'

Simpson also shared a photo with just herself and Johnson in which the two are posed to look like she's swinging from a trapeze and he's swinging from her hands. Simpson's outfit matches the decor, and are we surprised? Last year, she totally rocked the white-and-blue ocean theme for Maxi's mermaid-themed party too.

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Basically, we're ready to book Simpson to plan our next birthday party, because this woman has the best birthday party-planning vision in Hollywood.

Kristin Davis Adopts a 2nd Child — & It's a Boy

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Kristin Davis has adopted a second child, a baby boy, according to an exclusive announcement by journalist Marc Malkin, who posted the news on Facebook on Saturday. A rep for Davis has not yet confirmed Malkin's news.

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marc malkin

"Kristin Davis is expanding her family," the post says. "I can exclusively reveal that the Sex and the City star has adopted a baby boy... Now she’s blessed times two!” Malkin wrote in his Facebook announcement. “Congrats!” he added.

Davis' son joins sister Gemma Rose Davis — now 7 — whom Davis adopted via domestic proceedings in 2011.

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The actor and producer — also a Goodwill Ambassador for the U.N. Refugee Agency and a patron for the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust — spoke about adoption previously with Anderson Cooper in 2012. She confessed it was a terrifying process, "...partly because with adoption, you always know there’s the chance that it won’t work. So you’re on pins and needles," she said.

Davis continued to Cooper, “They tell you that when [your child] first comes, you should think of it as babysitting in case the birth mom changes her mind. Every state is different, but in [California], it’s 48 hours. So you’re trying to think that you’re a babysitter but that’s kind of impossible!”

In 2016, Davis participated in a sit-down conversation at The Greene Space in New York, where she spoke eloquently and poignantly about being the parent of a child of a different skin color.

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“I am white. I have lived in white privilege," Davis said. "I thought I knew before adopting my daughter that I was in white privilege, that I understood what that meant. But until you actually have a child, which is like your heart being outside you, and that heart happens to be in a brown body, and you have people who are actively working against your child, it’s hard. It fills me with terror.”

Davis said of Gemma, “I always tell her… that her curls are beautiful, your black skin is beautiful. You’re beautiful. You’re powerful. You’re a goddess.”

We hope there's more news soon about Davis' newest addition. We can't help but think that Charlotte would be proud.


This Comedian May Have Saved Someone's Life — Here's What Went Down

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Comedian and actor Ken Jeong is known for his hilarious movie and TV roles and engaging stand-up shows, but before he got into show business, he was a practicing medical doctor. That training and experience came in handy during one of his shows on Saturday in Phoenix when an audience member had a seizure and he came to her aid while paramedics were on their way.

At first, Jeong thought the commotion in the audience was heckling, but soon realized it was more than that, People reported.

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“He couldn’t see what was going on with the lights,” audience member Heather Holmberg told USA Today. “He was playing with them from the stage for a second, and it was like, ‘No, no, no. We need you!’ He realized there was an issue, and he came over. It was a moment where time stands still. Someone was having a crisis. There was a hush over the room.”

Jeong previously mined his former medical profession for humor in the short-lived ABC sitcom Dr. Ken, which ran for two seasons.

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Along with Jeong, an EMT from the audience also went to assist the ill audience member. Both stayed with her until the paramedics arrived, USA Today reported. After that, he returned to the stage to finish his routine.

"And he was brilliant," Holmberg told the newspaper. "He's a very funny man but you were able to see a side of him that's very compassionate. You don't often see that in comedians."

Am I the Only Grey's Anatomy Fan Rooting for Jackson & Maggie?

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Couples routinely come and go on Grey's Anatomy. The on-call room at Grey Sloan is more synonymous with makeups and breakups (read: hot sex on both sides of that fence) than it is with sleep. But perhaps never in the history of ABC's medical drama has a pairing pissed people off more than Jackson Avery and Maggie Pierce. And while I often find myself feeling the same tide of emotions as other fans, in this regard I'm different: I actually think Jackson and Maggie make a great couple.

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OK, so I'm probably not the only fan who's rooting for Jackson and Maggie (aka "Jaggie"), but I'm certainly in the minority. A simple scan of Twitter on any given Thursday night during their scenes suggests that the number of #TeamJaggie fans is small, and we face an uphill battle. It seems most fans are seriously salty over this latest romance and aren't afraid to say so.

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Grey's Jaggie 1

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The root of the disdain, of course, is the fact that so many fans still dream of a future that includes Jackson and his ex-wife, April Kepner. The devotion to Jackson and April ("Japril") is no joke, y'all. People will still be beating that drum long after Sarah Drew, who plays April, leaves the show at the end of Season 14. That's just it, though — April won't be a character on Grey's anymore. That relationship can't even be a factor. Besides, let's not pretend that Jackson and April didn't have their own issues.

I'll be the first to admit I wasn't 100 percent keen on Maggie when she first came to the show. I found her a bit whiny and immature. But she's experienced tremendous growth over the last few years! She's smart, loyal, funny, endearingly awkward and relatable. She deserves to be happy too, right? And Jackson is going to move on, so why not with Maggie?

Grey's Anatomy Maggie

To be clear, these two are not related. Everyone can stop sounding the incest alarm (this isn't Game of Thrones, people). Jackson and Maggie are only step-siblings, and they didn't even meet until they were both well into adulthood. Would it make things awkward around the dinner table on holidays? Maybe. Would it be a tad confusing for their future children? Possibly. But there is nothing wrong with Jackson and Maggie being together romantically.

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The only thing standing in the way of Jaggie becoming a beloved Grey's 'ship at this point is April, which means we have to discuss how Grey's will get April out of the way so that fans have the emotional bandwidth to cheer on Jaggie. Unlike previous Grey's characters who have met brutal, untimely ends, there's actually a way to give Jackson, Maggie and April a happy ending thanks to a recent development in April's personal life, which she hinted at in the Season 14 episode "Judgment Day."

After accidentally ingesting a few marijuana-laced cookies, April blurts out to an equally high Miranda Bailey that she's "been seeing someone." While we don't yet know who that someone is, it could very well be the person responsible for April's exit. Fans would no longer feel guilty about admitting that they kinda sorta do like Jackson with Maggie because, in this scenario, April has her own happy ending in store.

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Grey's Anatomy April

Hear that, Japril shippers? It's time to let that 'ship go and embrace a new one. Think of it this way; If it works out, Maggie and Jackson will grow on you. If it doesn't, you'll still have "I knew they were doomed from the start" bragging rights. It's a win-win.

These New Photos of Princess Charlotte & Prince Louis Are Precious

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We really like surprises from Kensington Palace. It helps that the Duchess of Cambridge (who'll always be Princess Kate to us) is an extraordinary photographer with a mushy proud-mama heart. No one was expecting any more photos of the royal family for a while — we figured they were all pictured-out after the big postpartum meet and greet on the steps of the Lindo Wing at St. Mary's Hospital in London. But nope: Kate and Prince William just shared two gorgeous photos of Prince Louis — one featuring birthday girl Princess Charlotte, who just turned 3 and is clearly rocking the big sister role.

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis

The official Twitter account of Kensington Palace tweeted, "The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge are very pleased to share two photographs of Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis, taken by The Duchess at Kensington Palace. This image was taken on 2nd May, on Princess Charlotte’s third Birthday."

Prince Louis

Prince Louis

With the second photo, they tweeted, "This image of Prince Louis was taken by The Duchess of Cambridge at Kensington Palace on 26th April. The Duke and Duchess would like to thank members of the public for their kind messages following the birth of Prince Louis, and for Princess Charlotte’s third birthday."

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Louis is looking pretty awake and ready to rumble (for a newborn). But we are especially enamored by Princess Charlotte's tender way of holding her new brother, complete with a sweet kiss.

And for you less sentimental, more fashionable readers, extra points if you can find the (very chic) hand-me-down in one of the photographs. No? OK, we'll spill: Charlotte's navy cardigan sweater used to belong to her older brother, Prince George. (Yes, even royals wear hand-me-downs.) George, now 4, sported the sweater in an Annie Leibovitz portrait of Queen Elizabeth with seven of her grandchildren and great-grands back in 2016 to commemorate the queen's 90th birthday.

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The sweater comes from the Spanish label Fina Ejerique and retailed for $52 — nothing flashy. We might even spend $52 on a sweater for a photo session with Grandma. The designers at Fina Ejerique were pretty stoked to see their sweater getting used again: “We couldn’t be happier to see little Princess Charlotte wearing the same cardigan Prince George once wore,” designer Ana Pérez told People. “It is a huge pleasure to be among the brands in their wardrobe.”

And it is a huge pleasure to get another peek into the royal family's world so soon after Louis' birth. Keep snapping, Kate — we love your work.

Adele's 30th Birthday Party Is What '90s Dreams Are Made Of

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Adele is a pro when it comes to tugging at our heartstrings, whether it's through her soaring ballads or her very honest, endearing posts on Instagram. Well, once again, Adele reminded us all she is just like the rest of us when she rang in her 30th birthday on Saturday with a Titanic-themed birthday party, complete with an almost-identical outfit to the one Kate Winslet wore in the movie

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In the afterglow of the party, Adele shared photos, including one of her dancing with guests dressed in period-appropriate life jackets. She looks like she had a blast, and she was totally candid about her experience in her caption.

She wrote, "Last night was the best night of my life. Here’s a couple pics. I’m absolutely fucked, not sure I’ll make it out the house again!" Party on, Adele.

Adele has Titanic themed birthday

Adele has Titanic themed birthday

We had no idea Adele is such a huge Titanic fan (she described her love as "super fandom" in her Instagram post), but it kinda makes sense because a) what kind of person wouldn't be in love with Titanic? and b) she and "My Heart Will Go On" crooner Céline Dion are already big fans and supporters of one another. While Adele recently popped up at Dion's Las Vegas concert in January, Dion has covered Adele's "Hello" at live shows a few times now; we get chills every time.

Celine Dion covers Adele

Celine Dion covers Adele

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Adele's been keeping a pretty low profile of late. Aside from posting silly Boomerang videos on Instagram, dancing to Beyoncé's Coachella set and casually officiating a wedding between her close friends, she's been a total homebody. We don't blame her for planning to remain a homebody a little while longer as she recovers from all the fun that was had.

Here's How to Grill Your Favorite Types of Fish

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This year, don't limit yourself to high-fat recipes like hot dogs, burgers and steaks during your outdoor cookouts. Impress your family and friends with healthy, tasty and oh-so-simple grilled fish recipes instead.

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We made it super-simple for you too. From salmon to halibut, follow this guide for guaranteed success. We've included everything from how long you should cook each type of fish to what to season them with and included a few handy tips throughout.

What are you waiting for you? Print or pin the following infographic, and let's get to grilling.

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A version of this article was originally published in April 2015.

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