One of the hottest reboots floating around right now is the Charlie's Angel reboot. With Pitch Perfect 3 director (and one of our favorite female comedic actors) Elizabeth Banks signed on to direct and a still-intact July 2019 release date on the books, curious minds have been eager to know who will play the titular trio of Charlie's Angels. Well, we just might have an answer to that burning question.

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Earlier this week, word has been spreading like wildfire, popping up at outlets like PopSugar, that the core trio of female actors chosen to play the three Charlie's Angels are: Naomi Scott, Lupita Nyong'o and Kristen Stewart. Sure, it's a surprising group (e.g. each actor's respective body of work bears little resemblance to the others), but it's definitely a good kind of surprise in our book. This is the kind of casting shake-up that could make for interesting chemistry and fun results, especially with Banks at the helm directing.

PopSugar notes that Sony reached out to them to say this casting is unconfirmed, which could mean two things. One: this isn't the final lineup, in which case we're getting excited over nothing (but then again, so is every other person posting about this news). Or two (or preferred option): Sony is trying to keep things as under wraps as possible because any more information leaks could spoil the reboot, in which case refusing to confirm it is their only option.

But all things considered, each of these women brings something very exciting to the table. Each woman has been part of a major genre film franchise (Scott was in the Power Rangers reboot and will be seen next in the Aladdin reboot; Nyong'o has appeared in two of the most recent Star Wars films and Black Panther; Stewart has appeared in the Twilight films and action-comedy American Ultra) which means they bring their own leading action star quality to the table. Add to this the fact that they're each charismatic, in the habit of playing intelligent, independent women and could help give Charlie's Angels a boost of modernity and folks, we're pretty sure this is a winning cast.

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So please, start crossing your fingers now that this casting rumor is true because Charlie's Angels won't be the same otherwise.

Prince Charles has accidentally managed to make (hopefully temporary) enemies of the entire MasterChef Australia fandom all because he was not shown eating the food the contestants on season 10 cooked for him. 

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In a clip tweeted out by MasterChef Australia on July 4, the contestants are shown gathering together and going into the main tent to mix and mingle with Charles. You can see at certain points that Charles appears to be drinking water (or perhaps a cocktail) but alas, no food. Despite being a judge, the elder royal doesn't seem interested in letting some of what we have no doubts is ridiculously delicious food pass his lips. 

What gives, good Sir?

Fans of the show quickly hopped onto Twitter to voice their disappointment with Prince Charles' pathetic efforts on MasterChef Australia, with one person actually posting a meme of an empty plate and making a creative description up for it being empty. 

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While no explanation was given in the tweet or during the program about why Charles didn't eat the food, a 2000 article from the BBC makes an excellent point. According to little-known unspoken rule, members of the royal family are encouraged to stay away from certain foods and food groups, including shellfish, rare meats, foreign water supplies or anything too spicy or exotic. This is done to prevent any illnesses getting contracted or, as the BBC refers to it, "disruptions of gastronomic indisposition."

There's a good chance Charles may have been observing this rule, but if that's the case, why would he agree to appear on MasterChef Australia, a show that involves pretty much all of these forbidden food groups? Beats us, that's for sure. 

My best friend’s birthday is two weeks before mine, so for the last 22 years, I’ve asked that on her birthday, she tell me everything about turning another year older so I could mentally prepare. I’ve never been one to like surprises, so if I was going to wake up and not be able to read from far away at the age of 35, I wanted to know about it. (Spoiler: That didn’t happen).

When I turned 21, I didn’t think too much of this particular milestone. Sure, I could drink legally now, but I had been in bars since I was 18 (thanks, college). I didn’t do 21 shots of tequila or have a blowout party. From that point on, about every five years or so, I would get apprehensive about adding another candle to my cake.

In preparing for my best friend’s 40th birthday this past May, I purchased two candles, a four and a zero. As I was checking out, the woman behind the counter commented, “How blessed to reach the age of 40,” I nodded in agreement and was feeling accepting of my upcoming day in June. 

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This feeling of acceptance lasted through celebrating my friend all weekend — until it came time for her to blow out those two candles. In that moment, I started to once again panic; but why? Hadn’t I heard? Jay-Z said 30 was the new 20, so 40 must be the new 30. 

I didn’t think I looked 40, at least the checkout people at the liquor store never thought so; I didn’t feel 40, but in all honesty, I’m not quite sure what 40 is supposed to feel like. Tired? Mentally exhausted? Spent? Accomplished? No one could seem to tell me.

I spent the two weeks between her birthday and mine trying to understand where my apprehension was stemming from. Was I feeling like I had not accomplished enough in my 40 years on Earth? I had never made a life plan for myself, and honestly, if I had made one, I’m not even sure what it would entail. Getting married? Having kids? Another advanced degree? 

My attempt at marriage crashed and burned in my early 30s when I found myself engaged (and subsequently unengaged) to someone that was not the right fit. After that experience, I realized that a wedding was something that I did not want nor need. At the age of 32, I went through an illness that consumed my body for over a year, and when that was over, the idea of having children seemed too hard, too much to put my body through, and my boyfriend and I decided we would live that DINK (that is, double-income-no-kids) life forever. So, what was it? What did I think I was missing?

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As I thought more about my impending day of birth, a vivid memory surfaced. It was on Long Island in 1986 at my mother’s 40th birthday. I was 8 years old. I remembered her and her friends sitting at a table, smoking cigarettes, drinking white wine spritzers and laughing. My grandparents making the rounds, saying hello to friends and family and my father capturing each moment on camera, always behind the lens. I don’t remember what I wore and have no recollection of interacting with anyone at the party, but I’m sure I was happily running around, sipping a Shirley Temple, saving the cherry for last, thinking, “Wow, my mom is getting old.”

That’s when it hit me. My perception of being 40 was based on her 40th and what I took that to mean when I was a kid. She was married with a kid and a job and group of girlfriends that she loved and for all intents and purposes, I had all of that too. 

As I sat at my birthday dinner, I looked down the table. Group of girlfriends that I love: check. Boyfriend/life partner that is also my best friend: check. Nieces and nephews that I spoil and then return to their parents: check. As I blew out the single candle, I was reminded of the woman behind the counter and wished to be this blessed for another 40.

Talk about an unconventional honeymoon. Newlyweds Kaley Cuoco and Karl Cook spent the first days of wedded bliss in the hospital because Cuoco had to go in for a planned shoulder surgery. We're all for getting the necessary medical work done to improve your quality of life, but this feels like a scheduling snafu that could have been fixed instead of forgoing a fun honeymoon getaway less than a week into a new marriage.

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Cuoco and Cook's respective Instagram accounts, by way of Us Weekly, served as a hilarious documentation of Cuoco's time spent in the hospital as well as at home, recuperating. Cuoco was the first one to put up posts from her hospital stay, which included a particularly amusing selfie of her and Cook.

Still looking a little woozy from the surgery (while Cook kept the mood light with a big grin), Cuoco captioned the photo, "When your ‘honeymoon’ is shoulder surgery and your husband looks just as happy lol on the road to recovery - thank you for all the love and support! [I love] knowing @mrtankcook. I’m sure he will be posting tons of hilarious gems," before jokingly thanking her hair colorist for her sweet dye job — "Thank god my hair color is on point (@clarissanya)."

From here, Cuoco's journey through shoulder surgery recovery was nothing short of adorable and hilarious as hubby Cook took over. Over on his Instagram, Cook documented Cuoco's post-op tears with a loving, if not slightly silly, caption.

"Everyone has their own version of a newlywed glow....well @normancook yours is memorable?? #shouldersurgeryhoneymoon," Cook wrote. 

The next post was somehow even more epic, with Cook taking a video of Cuoco snoring as they drove home: "@normancook snoring like a distressed walrus. I love you so much honey but wow! #shouldersurgeryhoneymoon," he wrote in a second post. Cook's been known to post unflattering photos of Cuoco on his Instagram (it's all done out of love!) but this video is truly a work of art.

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Okay, so this may not be the most glamorous honeymoon that's ever been had, but you know what? It looks like Cuoco and Cook are making the best of an otherwise tough situation and, best of all, they get to be with the person they love. Sounds like a pretty good honeymoon recipe, don't you think?

It's amazing how time flies, huh? Just yesterday, you were in the hospital, cradling your newborn baby in your arms. Then you blinked and they were in a cap and gown accepting their high school diploma. And you know what that means, right, Mama? Time to break out your credit card — you've got a dorm to decorate. 

When you become a parent, you quickly start to realize the bittersweet dichotomy of milestones. You're ecstatic when your toddler takes that first step, but it also breaks your heart a little knowing that those steps will eventually take them out your door and into the world. So, when the day comes to kiss your "baby" goodbye as you drop them off at college, we understand those tears you cry might be both happy and sad. Let us take some stress off your plate so you can squeeze in every second of quality time in with your new college student. We've curated a collection of affordable dorm decor your young adult is sure to love.

Cactus landscape tapestry

Even when they're stuck inside studying (sure, Mom, that'll happen!), your college kid will at least have a lovely desert landscape to look at. 

Cactus landscape tapestry, $38.99 at Urban Outfitters

DIY light box LED

Coming up with clever words and phrases for this light box will provide a perfect outlet for your student's procrastination. 

Light box, $18.99 at Target

Yin-yang wall clock

Circa early-2000s-era rap is big with "the kids" these days, and this clock plays tribute to it in the most brilliant (and punny) way. 

Yin-yang 12-inch wall clock, $28.99 at Urban Outfitters

Aqua clip lamp

As a mother, you'll appreciate the practicality of this lamp that clips right onto a nightstand or headboard. Plus, the aqua color makes it super-cute and on-trend. 

Aqua clip lamp, $5.99 at Target

Baroque wall mirror

For the student who needs a daily dose of glam in their life, this baroque mirror will dress up the dorm walls on a dime. 

Better Homes and Gardens baroque wall mirror, $19.99 at Walmart

Polka-dot mini-planter

Aside from being entirely too cute to handle, this polka dot mini planter offers an ideal repository for some dorm room greenery. 

Lekha footed mini-planter, $11.99 at Urban Outfitters

Classic procrastinator pen set

These pens pull double duty as writing utensils and decor. Leave an artful stack of the statement-makers ("Deadline schmeadline") on a desk, and voilà! 

Classic procrastinator pen set, $9 at ModCloth

Feminist wall tapestry

When you've got a kid who champions equal rights for all, you'll be beaming with pride to see them hang a statement like this on their wall. 

Feminist wall tapestry, $15 at Urban Outfitters

Småstarr duvet cover set

At only $20, this duvet cover and pillowcase set is a steal! Bonus? The plucky pink, teal and black dots are a smart combo of chic and happy. 

Smastarr duvet cover and pillowcase set, $19.99 at IKEA

Macramé boho wall garland

Who would have thought after all these years that macramé would be having another major moment? This boho garland is great for adding texture. 

Macramé boho wall garland, $16 at Amazon

Geometric table lamp

Everyone knows the artificial glow of fluorescent lights is harsh (and admittedly unflattering for selfies). This trendy geometric table lamp is a much better alternative. 

Geometric table lamp, $28.15 at Target

Black global oversize lumbar throw pillow

No black-and-white dorm room decor would be complete without this lumbar pillow with global appeal. 

Global-style throw pillow, $19.99 at Target

Flokati faux-fur backrest in blush

When making it through one more chapter of that American history textbook seems impossible, this faux-fur flokati backrest will keep your student comfortable. 

Flokati faux-fur backrest, $29.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond

Woven pink accents rug

Since painting dorm room walls is off-limits, a throw rug with a punchy splash of color will help make the space pop. 

Woven pink accents rug, $9.99 at Target

"Nap first..." lumbar pillow

A hot-pink and gray color combo paired with an oh-so-apropos message makes this pillow a no-brainer for your student's dorm room. 

"Nap first, adult later" lumbar pillow, $16.99 at Target

Umbra dangle photo display wall collage

Hang a few photos of yourself from this wall collage before you leave campus to ensure your new college student remembers to call home occasionally. 

Photo display wall collage, $19.99 at Bed Bath & Beyond

"You Are Awesome Sauce" tea towel set

These tea towels are a little bit sweet, a little bit spicy and a whole lotta cute. Who wouldn't want a shot of this positivity every day? 

"You Are Awesome Sauce" tea towel set, $20 at ModCloth

Charging station & organizer

Kids today have a bevy of electronic devices at their fingertips. This charging station caddy corrals them all, plus it has a built-in piggy bank! 

Charging station and organizer, $24 at Amazon

When it comes to getting your glow on, nothing is better—and safer—than a little self-tanner. A golden or bronze complexion in a bottle? Sign us up. The trouble is that sometimes your application process doesn’t go as smoothly as expected, leaving you with streaks, uneven application or a too-deep/dark hue. Talk about a faux no-no! To help you avoid any further beauty blunders, we spoke to a handful of experts to discuss the best DIY methods for fixing a self-tanning blunder. You can thank us later.

Astringent or apple cider vinegar

“I recommend removing self-tanner with an astringent-type toner, or if you have apple cider vinegar at home, you can use this as well,” explains celebrity esthetician, Olga Lorencin. “Also, if you apply oils at night before going to bed, this usually helps to remove self-tanner or minimize color streaking, but it might take a few nights for it to fully work.”

Baby oil

Nearly every expert suggested coating yourself in baby oil, and here’s why: “If you need to fix a mistake fast, like dark marks or streaks, the quickest way is to apply baby oil to the darker area and leave for 10 minutes,” explains St. Tropez skin-finishing expert, Sophie Evans. “Leave drenched on your skin for 10 minutes, then either soak in a hot bath or take a hot shower and get scrubbing!”

“The baby oil will make exfoliation more efficient and take that tan down a few shades. If you came out too pale, simply reapply. St. Tropez also makes an amazing tan-remover mitt that you use in the shower. It will erase any unwanted dark patches and remove self-tan completely once it starts to get old,” adds Evans who counts Kate Moss, Margot Robbie, Victoria Beckham and Bella Hadid as clients.

Toothpaste

It’s not just for pearly whites! “Tooth paste is a good [trick] if you get a little bit on the palms of your hands. It is just extremely sticky and not great for large areas — think of this more for removing little stubborn areas,” explains Molly Quiddington, social media manager at Australian tanning company, Bondi Sands. “Don’t be afraid to reapply again to fix any missed areas.”

Her pro tip: Try tanning at least two days prior to your event to give yourself time to fix any major mistakes.

Exfoliation

If your color is too deep for your liking, dermatologist Dr. Gervaise Gerstner recommends hitting the shower. “[To tone down excess color] and make it look more natural, buy a dry brush and exfoliate, exfoliate, exfoliate. Use a body scrub to up the exfoliation and take a long, soaky bath,” she advises.

For those who continuously have bad self-tanning experiences, she suggests Wonderskin Skin Perfected Body Foundation. “This works great to even out tone and fix any streaks. I use the natural color one on my legs to give an illusion of long, lean airbrush legs!”

Lemon juice & wedges

Still streaky? “Mix baking soda with lemon/lime juice, and use a face towel to rub it over your skin to help to take down your streaks,” shares avid self-tanner and founder of his namesake line, James Read.  “Resting your over-tanned elbows on lemon wedges will also help to remove tan.”

“When selecting your self-tanner, you may want to try a gradual tan — it’s great for tan virgins or for someone just wanting a glow or wanting to custom-design their tan by building it up,” he explains. Try his Coconut Water Tan Mist if you are a newbie.

Hair color remover

“Stain remover that hair colorists use can be good for treating small areas if needed,” adds makeup artist with Paul Labrecque Salon and Spa Marlena Orlowska. However, “this would likely be used in a more professional setting like a salon or spa if needed.”

Her advice is to always apply tanning products in bright daylight. “Your bathroom is likely not a good place since there are probably too many shadows and it could be a little dark. Also, make sure you do not exercise/sweat or go swimming until the next day post-application!”

Shaving cream

It’s not just for your legs, ladies. “I recommend rubbing your hands with shaving foam [or toothpaste as stated above] to help to reduce the orange on your hands,” Read adds. “Using rubbing Nivea wipes over your skin can help to reduce your tan or any patchy areas,” explains Read, who works with Rosie Huntington-Whiteley, Lily James, Laura Kitone and Ellie Goulding.

One of the biggest mistakes he sees is overapplication. “The best approach is to gradually apply your tan in thin layers. You can always add more if you want a darker color!”

Hair-removal cream

According to Evans, hair-removal cream (like Veet or Nair) is also very effective. “The hands will lose their color very fast, so don’t freak out if they do turn out darker, but a great tip: Use hair removal cream on a Q-tip.”

“Leave on the area for half the recommended time stated on the bottle,” she cautions. “We want to take the color down — not remove it completely. We want to make the skin match, so half the time is recommended.

Sauna or steam room

If you aren’t in a rush, using the steam room at your local gym can also minimize your color. “Sit inside for 20 minutes and then wipe your skin with a towel — this will remove your tan,” adds Read.

Originally posted on StyleCaster.

I sat in the waiting room of the tattoo parlor thumbing through the various artists’ books while my sketch was being printed out. My best friend sat beside me looking for potential artists for her tattoo — her sixth.

This was my first. We were both almost 40.

Since the age of 22, every time my friends and I would take a trip to Las Vegas, I would proclaim, “This is the year I’m getting a tattoo,” and every year, their reply was, “Of what?” The rule was if I didn’t have an answer, then I couldn’t randomly get something that in six months I’d look down at and wonder, “What the hell was I thinking?”

It wasn’t until I was just about seven years out of having been diagnosed with breast cancer that I finally had an answer.

“Is this a Breaking Bad tribute tattoo?” the artist joked as he shaved and disinfected the inside of my right forearm.

I laughed nervously and shook my head.

The design of my tattoo is simple. straight, clean lines, black ink. There is no message of inspiration, no tribal meaning, no flowery coloring. If you were a scientist, you would know right away what it was, but for everyone else, it did look like a tribute to the AMC show.

“This is the chemical compound for one of the chemotherapy drugs I was given when I had breast cancer,” I explained as he permanently etched the symbols for oxygen and ammonia into my skin, the combination equating one of the strongest drugs that I had been administered.

He nodded, not looking up from the task at hand. “Cool.”

As he followed the lines, I told my story. I was diagnosed with breast cancer, had a mastectomy and then underwent 12 rounds of chemotherapy and eight weeks of radiation. As we compared life stories, I realized that not only would my right forearm be a constant reminder of 2011 and 2012, but I would be retelling this story for the rest of my life to strangers when they see my arm. I had become so used to living with my past that I didn’t even think others would be inquisitive about what this drawing represented.

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At work the next day, I had gone into my boss’s office and as he spoke, not even thinking about it, I rolled up my sleeve. He stopped, mid-sentence. “Did you get an allergy test?”

“Huh?” I asked, genuinely confused until he pointed to my forearm.

“Oh, no, I did not,” I replied. “It’s a tattoo.”

“Of what?” he asked.

As I explained the significance, he looked at me quizzically, growing visibly uncomfortable with the conversation content and then quickly changed the subject. As our meeting turned back to marketing strategies for the summer, I had a wave of self-doubt; had I made the mistake that I had avoided for all these years? Was that the face I would see any time someone asked what my tattoo represented?

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I sat with my self-doubt for a moment, let the feeling sink in, took a breath and realized that I really didn’t care. Let friends, family, coworkers and strangers look at me strangely. Let them ask me why I’d chosen that design over and over, because my answer will always be the same. 

I choose to remember my illness. I choose to pay tribute to it in this way because I want to be reminded of the days when I felt defeated, the days I was too tired to move from my bed to my couch, the days when I’d look at my body in the mirror and not recognize the reflection.

I lived to tell my story, so please, everyone, ask away.

It’s 7:30 on a cool summer evening. You’re standing in front of a townhouse in downtown Manhattan feeling nervous. You knock on the door and are greeted by someone you’ve never met. She hands you a glass of wine and invites you in; there are a few other people already there, all new faces. The host continues to answer the door until there are 10 people ready to sit down around a table. You introduce yourselves to each other over a few icebreakers; maybe the host asks everyone to share the last thing they really enjoyed doing. Maybe you chop up some vegetables or help the host serve dinner. The food and the communal dinner style puts you somewhat at ease — the vibe feels familiar.

Then, the host introduces the night’s theme: grit. She explains what it means to her. You already know it, because you’ve been asked to prepare a true personal story related to that theme that you will share tonight. You have one, but its really personal, and you have a lighthearted alternative in case you want to back out. You’re thinking you might.

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Your host sets the tone by going over three important principles for the evening: It’s unplugged — no phones — everything’s anonymous, and this is a safe space.

The host is first: She speaks for six minutes about a time when she embodied grit. The story is deeply intimate, and you can’t believe someone you barely know is sharing it with you.

Five or six stories later, and it feels natural. Everyone is present. Everyone is vulnerable. 

You decide to share your more personal story.

This is Bring Your Own Story — there are dinner parties like this organized every other Friday in trained hosts’ homes in cities around the world. The ambiance has been carefully cultivated. “It’s all about transforming the space through the structure of the night, the principles, the act of sharing food, looking into people’s eyes and physically being present with each other. This is how we help our hosts set the vibe,” says Graham Garvie, a cofounder of Bring Your Own Story.

Garvie met his fellow cofounder, Christina Herbach, when the two were in business school at the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. The original goal was to spark authentic friendships at a time when adulthood translated to constantly moving around. “[Most people] move a number of times in our 20s,” Garvie says. “We have to find our tribe when we land, but most of the time, we only just briefly look up from our phones to talk about the weather.” He noticed a gap in our culture’s conversational norms — a reliance on small talk that ultimately hindered the formation of strong friendships. “What we lose when we fall into that gap is the meaningful conversations that we need to make connections in adulthood,” Garvie says.

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So the first BYOS dinner started as an attempt to fix that: with a ban on small talk and a request that guests bring an authentic story taken from their lives using a guiding theme. Immediately, they were met with huge demand. “It evolved organically,” Herbach says.

Two years later, BYOS is now based in three cities — New York, San Francisco and London. “By creating a community that isn’t bound by one geography, this allows you to continue to find your tribe, to find similar-minded people as you move around,” Herbach says. 

Garvie adds, “The need to tell stories, the need to be seen, the need to be more authentic — it’s not just an American thing, not just a British thing — it’s a human thing.”

The storytelling element of the dinners is what makes the BYOS project so unique. “You’re sharing a true personal experience, something that happened to you that shifted the way you see the world,” Herbach says. “You can’t debate story. It’s very difficult to be judgmental of it.” The practice of listening to people talk without judgment about deeply universal, human themes automatically helps people connect. “The idea is that it’s a storytelling dinner, but its really a listening dinner,” Herbach points out.

The need to practice better listening comes out of the growing role that technology plays in our daily lives. A world governed by constant connection through social media is one that devalues empathy and listening. “It’s very hard to harness the power of technology and use it for good. Politics has become noisier, the media landscape has become noisier,” Garvie says. “There’s a constant pressure to compete, to speak up and get my point across — none of that nudges us in the empathetic direction of listening.”

That’s why unplugging is an essential component of the BYOS experience. Garvie and Herbach revealed that the guests who come to the dinners are often most excited about this rare opportunity to disconnect from their phones. “It’s a thrill for them,” Garvie says. 

“People are looking for permission to unplug,” Herbach adds. “At the dinners, by turning off your phone, you’re not turning off your connection to the world. You’re actually turning the volume up."

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When we asked Herbach how she thinks attending the BYOS dinner parties has affected her in the long term, she said her experience has changed her in an infinite number of ways. “I’m less quick to assume, a lot less fearful and more willing to embrace the unknown,” she says. “You hear these stories of hardship, all of these people having gone through these scary things, and their faces are full of light and excitement. It makes me feel empowered take risks.”

At its core, BYOS is about connection. “When we skip the small talk and share what’s personal, we realize that is what is actually most universal,” Garvie says, adding that he loves hearing about the relationships that come out of the dinners. “The act of sharing and listening to stories builds a lot of trust and creates relationships that last.”

Originally posted on Thrive Global.

Since announcing their engagement on social media this week, Katharine McPhee and David Foster have endured their fair share of internet trolling over the couple’s considerable age gap. McPhee got so tired of the static, in fact, that she just dropped a major clapback on Twitter — and she’s got a point, y’all. 

At 34 years old and 68 years old respectively, McPhee and Foster clearly have some distance between their age demographics. However, McPhee for one isn’t interested in your opinions on the matter. 

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“Y’all should be worrying more about registering to vote and midterm elections than who’s marrying me,” she wrote on Twitter Friday. “Thank you for coming to my TED talk.” The Twittersphere certainly seemed to approve of the shade McPhee was throwing. 

Of course, McPhee’s tweet wasn’t just savage — it was salient, too. With everything going on in the country, we could all stand to focus on the bigger picture. In that bigger picture, the fact that McPhee is marrying an older man doesn’t even register as a blip.  

McPhee and Foster aren’t letting any of the negative feedback affect them, though. According to Us Weekly, the pair can’t wait to walk down the aisle. “Katharine is telling close friends she doesn’t want to have a long engagement to David Foster,” a source told Us. “They are very much in love, and have previous marriages under their belts.” 

For Foster, that includes previous marriages to B.J. Cook, Rebecca Dyer, Linda Thompson, and Yolanda Hadid — the latter of which ended officially in divorce in May 2017. McPhee was married to Nick Cokas for six years. 

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According to the source, McPhee and Foster hope to be wed “in the next nine months” and “they do want to have a family.” Should they start their own brood, the couple’s progeny would have five half-siblings: Foster’s children from previous unions. His oldest daughter, Allison Jones Foster, is 48. 

People can be awful and hateful and, unfortunately, Khloé Kardashian has the receipts to prove it. On Friday, one of her Twitter followers proved just how low some haters can go when they called Kardashian’s 12-week-old daughter True “not cute at all.” 

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Although the original tweet has since been deleted by the follower and their other tweets protected, multiple sources managed to capture the commenter’s response. “[I] honestly didn’t mean for my tweet to get as many replies and whatnot to it. I apologize for my actions and I shouldn’t have said what I said,” the commenter wrote. “I wasn’t thinking at all.” 

Still, KoKo was not here for the rude remark — or the paltry apology that came after. 

“What self-respecting adult would even comment on a child’s appearance? What type of disgusting human being are you?” the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star tweeted. “It’s pathetic that you are this miserable in your life.”

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When another follower commented that it was disgusting people could be “so vile,” Kardashian added, “She’s a loser for that. No respect for people like that. People are entitled to their own opinions and feelings but why on earth would you tweet that and if you must why would you tag me?” 

To another fan, Kardashian lamented that she simply couldn’t understand people who pour their time into negativity instead of kindness. And can we just say amen? 

In the time it took Kardashian’s hater to tweet such an unnecessary statement about baby True, they could have easily used that same time and energy to lift someone else up instead of tearing them down. 

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Is this where we are as a society — hiding behind our keyboards and hurling insults at infants? Insults that, for the record, are categorically untrue? That child is precious with a capital P. 

In this particular situation, humanity redeemed itself through the countless fans who supported, comforted and reassured Kardashian. But the fact that we’re even here having this conversation suggests we’ve got a lot of work to do. 

There’s a misconception that deeper skin tones are automatically protected from the sun in the summer, but that’s not true. “Dark skin is better protected from the sun, but that protection is not perfect,” says Dr. Michelle Henry, a NYC-based board-certified dermatologist.

“Even the deepest, richest skin tone is just SPF 13.” That’s why women with deeper skin tones should stock up on SPF 30 to protect their complexion and avoid sunburns because, “yes, dark skin does burn.” Deeper skin tones are also susceptible to other issues, such as unevenness and acne flares, in addition to sun exposure.

With the help of Henry, we’re looking at five ways to keep deeper skin tones happy and healthy this summer.

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Invest in glycolic acid        

It’s hotter outside, and you’re sweating more, so cleanser is key. However, not all cleansers are created equal. The ingredients inside are what really make the difference, especially for deeper skin tones. Henry recommends using a cleanser containing glycolic acid to “help exfoliate but not dry out the skin, as glycolic acid is a humectant.”

This will help you maintain clean and glowing summer skin without stripping it of its moisture, which can lead to unevenness. We love Mario Badescu Glycolic Foaming Cleanser, which helps reduce minor discoloration and is also formulated with herbal extracts for soothing benefits.

Avoid chemical peels & laser treatments

Who doesn’t want to have a flawless, glowing complexion in the summer? After all, it’s the time we bare the most skin. Nevertheless, resist the urge to brighten and smooth with the help of chemical peels or laser treatments. Deeper skin tones are especially prone to hyperpigmentation, and that risk increases a lot when you “mix chemicals, laser and sun exposure on delicate skin,” says Henry.

Instead of chemical or laser treatments that can be harsh, use an acidic exfoliator at home once a week. Sunday Riley’s Good Genes All-in-One Lactic Acid Treatment is gentle enough to use even on sensitive skin but still contains enough purified-grade lactic acid to clear your complexion and encourage natural collagen production.

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Stock up on vitamin C

Make vitamin C your new best friend this summer — it’s both beautifying and protective, especially for deeper skin tones. “This antioxidant will help maintain an even skin tone and protect against damage caused by pollution encountered during outdoor activities,” says Henry.

Make vitamin C work for you this summer by buying a multitasking serum you can use in the morning under moisturizer and makeup or in the evening as part of your nighttime skin care routine. Skinceuticals C E Ferulic with 15 percent L-ascorbic acid is legendary for its firming, plumping and protective qualities. At $166, it’s also famously pricey, so Paula’s Choice C15 Super Booster is an effective yet affordable choice at just $49.

Make hydrating moisturizer & masks part of your routine

“During the summer, excess sweating can deplete the hydration in one’s skin,” says Henry. That’s why your skin care arsenal should feature some hydrating products to avoid issues of blotchiness and coarseness, which many people with deeper skin tones face.

Glamglow’s ThirstyMud Hydrating Treatment will quench your skin with the hydration it needs with hyaluronic acid, leaving your skin supple and silky-soft after use. Dr. Jart+ Ceramidin Cream is a great moisturizer that quenches dehydrated skin and supports the skin’s moisture barrier.

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Keep a nourishing oil on hand

Deeper skin tones don’t just need a little extra love in the face; dryness and unevenness can extend to other body parts if not taken care of properly. Henry recommends using oil to maintain skin’s suppleness and softness as well as bestowing a luxurious sheen on skin.

Body Shop’s Honey Bronze Shimmering Dry Oil has a hydrating yet nongreasy formula with a bit of shimmer to make your legs glisten. It’s filled with skin-conditioning ingredients and contains honey from Ethiopia to banish dryness. Prepare to wow everyone with your beautiful gams.

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In case you haven’t noticed, vaginas are complex. On the one hand, they’re self-cleaning and go through a lot during childbirth. On the other hand, we’re constantly reminded that they’re also a “delicate environment,” which requires a balanced pH. But that sounds more like a biology project than a body part. What are we really talking about when we mention “vaginal pH”? We’ve asked a few OB-GYNs to weigh in.

What is vaginal pH?

According to Dr. Mache Seibel, an OB-GYN, it’s helpful to think of the vagina in more familiar terms. 

“Think of a swimming pool and how the pH has to be adjusted for optimum conditions,” he tells SheKnows. “When conditions are optimal, it prevents algae from growing in the pool. The vagina is an ecosystem with lots of bacteria naturally living there; pH is a measurement of the ‘acidity’ or ‘alkalinity’ of the vagina,” he says. “When the pH of the vagina is in ideal, the levels of ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria are in balance and the vaginal ecosystem is healthy.” 

Similarly, Dr. Lauren Streicher, an OB-GYN and medical director of the Northwestern Medicine Center for Sexual Medicine and Menopause and associate clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Northwestern University, tells SheKnows that most people with vaginas don’t realize the vagina is an ecosystem that requires a balanced environment to remain healthy. Normal bodily functions — like menstruation, sex and hormonal changes — can throw off that balance, she says, adding that the result can be odor and discomfort. 

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“Many women never have the benefit of a frank, open discussion about vaginal health and the importance of maintaining a healthy pH balance ‘down there,’” Streicher explains. “Healthy pH and beneficial lactobacillus are the keys to reducing the risk of vaginal issues.”

What’s a "normal" vaginal pH?

The pH scale has a range of 1 to 14; 7 is neutral (and the pH of water), with anything less than 7 being acidic and anything greater than 7 being alkaline, Seibel notes.

Believe it or not, vaginas are naturally acidic, he says.

“Most people think of acid as bad (as in your esophagus),” Dr. Mary Jane Minkin, an OB-GYN and clinical professor of obstetrics and gynecology at Yale University, tells SheKnows. “However, in the vagina, acid is good, and a good pH in the vagina is, say, in the 4 to 4.5 range.”

So, what keeps the vagina acidic? According to Minkin, "good guy" bacteria known as lactobacilli make acid. “When the vagina gets dry, for example, with menopause — low estrogen states — the vaginal cells lose glycogen, which is a delicious substance for lactobacilli,” she explains. “Without glycogen, lactobacilli lose their major nutrient and die off.”

What throws off vaginal pH balance?

When the vagina is either too acidic or too alkaline, bacterial overgrowth can occur, which leads to vaginal discharge and/or discomfort, Seibel says. 

But as Streicher notes, a range of normal vaginal events can trigger elevated pH levels on a regular basis. According to Streicher, these include:

Periods: The pH of blood is 7.4, which is much more alkaline than normal vaginal pH, which can lead to elevated vaginal pH.

Sex: Semen has a pH of 7.1 to 8 and can increase vaginal pH.

Hormones: Pregnancy, menopause and your normal monthly cycle can cause hormone changes that alter vaginal pH.

Seibel adds two more to the list:

Antibiotics: Taking antibiotics not only kill the bad bacteria, but also the good ones that keep the vagina more acidic.

Douching: Douching washes out the normal vaginal bacteria. For that reason, douching is no longer recommended.

How do you know if something is off down there? Seibel says that symptoms of a vagina without a normal pH include itching, burning, foul odor and unusual discharge. 

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If you want to test your vaginal pH at home, Seibel says that the best method is to purchase pH paper at the drugstore. When you get home, hold the paper against the wall of your vagina for a few seconds, and then compare the color of the paper with the color chart that is provided. There are also several commercially available pH test kits at drugstores, he adds. 

If the test results indicate that your vaginal pH is way off or if you’re experiencing unusual symptoms, it’s a good idea to see your doctor to make sure you stay in balance. 

It can be addicting to watch people just like us face life’s biggest challenges on reality TV shows. Sometimes they fail, but sometimes they succeed — big time. Often, a young, untested actor, singer or dancer gets their big break on a competition-style show like Star Search or Dancing With the Stars, which launches their career. We can thank this genre of television for some of today’s biggest stars.

The entertainment landscape is filled with tested entertainers from Beyoncé to Justin Timberlake to Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone who now earn huge paychecks and influence social media, and some of them started on reality TV. Here are some of our favorites.

1. Lucy Hale

This Pretty Little Liars star first broke through on the singing competition show American Juniors, a 2003 American Idol spinoff that featured youngsters. After that, the acting roles came pouring in. She has since appeared in episodes of CSI: Miami, Drake and Josh and How I Met Your Mother. Hale continues to record pop songs and make funky music videos.

2. Laverne Cox

We know Cox best as Sophia Burset on Orange Is the New Black, but she got her start in 2008 on the first season of I Want to Work for Diddy, a competition to become the rapper’s assistant. After that, she created and produced the makeover television series TRANSform Me. The acting roles starting materializing for Cox soon afterward. She is also an advocate for the LGBTQ community.

3. Emma Stone

In 2004, VH1 decided to put together a new Partridge Family, inspired by the hit show from the 1970s. Emma Stone was cast in the role of Laurie Partridge on The New Partridge Family in 2005, but the pilot was the only episode produced. Stone, however, went on to make her film debut in 2007’s Superbad. She has since been nominated for two Oscars and won one for best actress in a leading role for La La Land.

4. Beyoncé

Growing up in Houston, Beyoncé won more than 30 local singing and dancing contests. Ready to compete on a national level, her quartet Girls Tyme appeared on Star Search in 1992. They didn't win, but that’s OK. Beyoncé kept her eyes on the prize and is now the proud winner of 20 Grammys. 

5. Analeigh Tipton 

As a child, Analeigh Tipton was a competitive ice skater, but she quit the sport at 16. After moving to Los Angeles, Tipton came in third place on America’s Best Top Model in 2008. Soon she started earning TV roles on shows like The Big Bang Theory and Hung, and her big breakthrough came in the 2011 film Crazy Stupid Love. She has three more films set to release later this year. 

6. Julianne Hough 

Julianne Hough is known in the showbiz world as a triple threat for her ability to act, sing and dance, but it's her dancing that helped establish her career as a performer. In 2006, Hough made her debut as one of the Million Dollar Dancers on the game show Show Me the Money. After that, she became a two-time champion on Dancing With the Stars before starring the remake of Footloose. In 2015, she won an Emmy for outstanding choreography for her work on DWTS.

7. Matt Lanter 

In 2004, Matt Lanter competed on the show Manhunt: The Search for America's Most Gorgeous Male Model. Though he didn't win, he was soon cast in the teen supernatural drama Point Pleasant before appearing the remake of Beverly Hills, 90210. In 2005, he joined the cast of Commander in Chief, making his film debut in 2008 with Disaster Movie. Lanter recently appeared as a regular in the TV show Timeless, and his movie Chasing the Rain is set to release later this year.

8. Justin Timberlake 

Justin Timberlake, then going by the name Justin Randall, was only 11 years old when he sang with a twang on Star Search. Later came The All-New Mickey Mouse Club and, of course, the boy band NYSNC. Since 2010, Timberlake has appeared in or added his voice to eight movies, including The Social Network and Trolls. The Trolls sequel is set to be released in 2020.

9. Josh Henderson

Josh Henderson first came to fame as a crooner, winning season two of Popstars in 2002, likely because he sounded like Justin Timberlake. After that, his band Scene23 recorded an album, but it was never released. Henderson decided to focus on acting, and he has since appeared on TV shows like Desperate Housewives and the reboot of Dallas. He is currently appearing in the show The Arrangement.

10. Britney Spears

While most people think Britney Spears got her start on The All-New Mickey Mouse Club in 1993, she first appeared on Star Search in 1992, when she was just 7 years old. Though the singer doesn't act much these days, we hope we’ll see her back on the big or small screen soon (who else wants a Crossroads 2?!). 

11. Christina Aguilera 

Another former Mouskateer, Christina Aguilera also got her start on Star Search in 1990 singing “A Sunday Kind of Love.” She has acted in films like Burlesque and Get Him to the Greek and the TV show Nashville. Aguilera can soon be seen as Evita Perone in the film Broadway 4D.

12. Jon Hamm

We loved Jon Hamm as Don Draper on the hit TV show Mad Men. Though he began his professional acting career in 1997 by playing the "Gorgeous Guy at Bar" in Ally McBeal, his first television appearance was on a game show called The Big Date, where he tried to convince Mary Carter he was the right dude for her. Though Carter didn’t invite Hamm on a trip to Jamaica, he later went on to win two Golden Globes for his work on Mad Men.

If you're traveling to India's capital city with kids, you've made a fantastic decision and are in for a trip the whole family will never forget. Delhi is one of the more child-friendly cities in India, and it has a kaleidoscopic personality with plenty of fashion, music, theater and food — all tied together by a vibrant history.

And while there is much to love about Delhi, knowing where to go and planning your day around the little ones can be tough. So as a local, I'm happy to share my comprehensive list of must-see spots in the city — along with the best stops to get your little ones (and your culture-vulture self) a bite to eat along the way.

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But first, some general tips for traveling India with kids: 

• Carry your own water and stay hydrated, particularly if you’re visiting in the summer. (While bottled water is sold everywhere in the city, purchase points aren’t very well organized, so you may want to carry a couple of your own just to be on the safe side.)

• Child convenience rooms aren’t freely available, and most baby-changing stations only allow women inside (ugh, we know). So, If you’re traveling with small children, you may want to carry a pack of wipes, a couple of extra diapers and some sanitizer. A toilet seat spray or wipes would come in handy too.

• Wear sturdy, supportive shoes, preferably slide-ons if you plan to visit a place of worship; you may be instructed to leave your footwear at the entrance.

• Call ahead of your visit. Many of the locations below shut over holidays and during summer for maintenance. Also, as a foreigner, you are likely to be charged a different rate than the locals, so be prepared. Your hotel concierge will be more than happy to help you with this information.

Now without further ado, let’s get to it.

Dilli Haat

If you’ve just landed and are wondering which of the many hotspots to hit up first without getting too crazy, this is just the place to go. Visit in the evening for a vibrant multistate cultural experience. Dilli Haat means "Delhi Bazaar," and it is a colorful showcase of noteworthy crafts from various states around the country. Though not always 100 percent authentic, the replicas are an easy fix if you don’t plan to visit the region the item comes from. 

If you’re not in it for the shopping, there are plenty of food stalls that offer mouthwatering delicacies from all over India. The bazaar hosts several cultural showcases throughout the year, with dancers, craftspeople and musicians flaunting their talents — so be sure to check what’s on during your visit and schedule accordingly.

The National Rail Museum

There are few things as pertinent to social development in India as the evolution and growth of its transport industry. We know you’re probably thinking, "If I've seen one train, I’ve seen them all," right? But the variety of models here is sure to surprise you; those looking for the complete experience can even ride in a historic working model toy train.

Deer Park & Hauz Khas Village

One of my personal favorite spots to take the kids is Deer Park. Get up close (well, close enough) with a small, sequestered community of deer, peacocks, rabbits, hamsters and ducks (yeah, odd bunch, I know, but the cutest). The park, built around the historic Hauz Khas monument, is comprised of a bunch of picturesque picnic spots and is popular with joggers and photographers alike. Deer Park and the connected District Park make up one of the largest green areas in New Delhi, sometime called "the lungs of Delhi." The Hauz Khas Lake makes for one of the prettiest views if you’re lucky to get a window seat at one of the many hip restaurants located around the village.

Once you’re done with a good walkabout, head on to Hauz Khas Village for a quick bite and some shopping. Along its quaint winding paths, you’ll find many upmarket indie fashion labels (Lovebirds and Aikeyah for the grownups and Popsicle for the kids), vintage artifact and poster shops and a multitude of eateries. 

Be sure to check out Ogaan; it's a multi-designer store showcasing India’s finest and most popular fashion labels, and the store also has its own restaurant, Coast. For typical Indian mountain fare, head to Yeti; its mutton sausages, crispy spinach and chicken momos ("dumplings") are the bomb — and a hit with the kids, although they should steer clear of the fiery chili chutney. And definitely finish it off with a coffee and almond croissant at the very French L’Opéra bakery. Keep your eyes peeled for the vibrant four-story graffiti walls in and around the area — very Instagram-worthy stuff.

Lodhi Gardens & Khan Market

Lodhi Gardens is a city park situated in New Delhi’s elite Lodhi colony. The 82-year-old garden, spread over 90 acres, contains architectural works of the 15th century bythe Lodhis (an Afghan dynasty) who ruled parts of northern India and Punjab and also some parts of modern Pakistan. The site is now protected by the Archaeological Survey of India.

The gardens — situated between Khan Market, Lodhi Road and Amrita Shergil Marg — are the perfect destination for morning walks and picnics. Take the kids to the popular pond to feed the ducks; the best times to visit are early morning and early evening. 

The nearby Khan Market, established in 1951, originally had 154 shops and 74 flats on the first floor for shopkeepers. Many of these shops were allocated as seed land to immigrants from the North-West Frontier Province after the partition of India. Khan Market was named in honor of Khan Abdul Jabbar Khan — noted Pakistani politician and freedom fighter — by the first traders who set up shops in the market in appreciation of his efforts to help them migrate to India safely during the partition.

Today, the market has grown to become one of the most expensive commercial real estate locations in the city. It's popular with the expat community of Delhi for its steady stock of imported food items, silver jewelry stores (don’t miss Amrapali), delicatessens, bookstores, beauty salons, pet stores, electronics, kitchenware and clothing stores (Good Earth, Fabindia, Anokhi), plus new and popular restaurants such as Town Hall, Mamagoto, Perch and the Good Earth Cafe.

While the above suggestions are all great, my vote goes to the amazing Smoke House Deli for its extensive and varied menu and child-friendly setup. A rarity in this part of the world, this place lets kids craft their own meal from the delicious and healthy choices on the special kids menu. A trademark of the restaurant is its interior; the walls are covered in hand-drawn Sharpie art that depicts the history of the neighborhood. But if the graffiti gives your tot ideas, don't worry: The restaurant hands out art supplies and a neat little takeaway activity book for all those little scrawlers.

Crafts Museum & Lota Café

Photo courtesy of Christine Aranha Gupta

If a Crafter party is what you're looking for, there’s no place quite like the Crafts Museum. A good part of it is outdoors, which makes for a wonderful experience under the shade of giant banyan trees. The walls are covered in interesting murals from different states of India. Take a stroll to the sound of live folk tunes (from Bengali baul music to the lively folk music of Rajasthan) in the rear courtyard while you interact with artisans from across the country as they showcase their wares. If the music doesn’t entertain the kids, they may be lucky enough to find a potter’s wheel to play around on and craft their own earthenware.

Finally, head to the museum’s exclusive and charmingly rustic restaurant, Café Lota. But you must either go early or be sure to put your name on the wait-list when you arrive at the museum. The restaurant is wildly popular with both tourists and locals, so tables disappear fast.

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Chandni Chowk & Haveli Dharampura

Old Delhi was once the exalted 17th-century walled city of Shahjahanabad, built and occupied by indomitable Mughal emperor Shah Jahan. Nowadays, the area is cluttered and crumbling but still has some of the most astonishing sights in the city — notably the Red Fort. Take the kids on guided walk through the fort, then plop them into a cycle rickshaw for a ride through Kinari Bazaar, a one-stop shop for all things decorative and festive. Or travel down the Dariba for some exquisite and reasonably priced silver jewelry. The Paratha Walla Gully ("The Lane of the Flatbread Maker”) is famous for its mouthwatering selection of stuffed flatbreads, lassi (a yogurt shake) and jalebi (kind of like funnel cakes) or sweet meats. (Disclaimer: not for the faint of bowel.)

When the sun sets, find your way to the Haveli Dharampura (reserve a table before you go). One of the many royal mansions that once adorned the area, it was restored by politician Vijay Goel six years ago. While there, my recommendation is to go with the tasting menu. The evening program includes a mesmerizing performance of Kathak, a classical Indian dance that takes place on one of the landings of the mansion’s upper stories, which encourages visitors to explore the historic and picturesque nooks of this ancient abode while you wait for your meal to be served.

India Gate & Rashtrapati Bhavan

Take a guided tour and witness the splendor that is the Rashtrapati Bhavan — the official home of the president of India. If you visit on a Saturday or Sunday morning, you could even witness the changing of the guards ceremony.

Originally designed by Edward Lutyens for the viceroy of India, the Rashtrapati Bhavan also houses presidential staff and stables within its perimeter walls. Designed in the Edwardian style with touches of Buddhist architecture, it has seen many greats (such as Lord Louis Mountbatten and the first and wildly popular prime minister of India, Jawaharlal Nehru) walk through its opulent halls.

The India Gate or All-India War Memorial in New Delhi is located on Rajpath, the main road leading out of the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was also designed by Edwin Lutyens, who was not only the main architect of New Delhi, but a leading designer of several other war memorials — 66 to be precise, including the highly regarded Cenotaph in London. After getting a good dose of history, take the kids down to the extensive children’s park adjacent to the India Gate and indulge them in a boat ride over the artificial pond. 

The Taj Mahal

Still one of the more revered and romanticized wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan to host the tomb of his beloved wife, Mumtaz Mahal. While earlier Mughal buildings were primarily constructed of red sandstone, Shah Jahan sanctioned the use of white marble inlaid with semiprecious stones for the Taj; most of them have since been stolen. Still, the Taj remains one of India’s most breathtaking monuments and a symbol of love. Definitely take a guided tour to avoid missing out on the finer points of the Taj’s history, construction and present-day status. There are several interesting anecdotes and facts that will leave you gobsmacked.

The Taj can be visited on a (long) day trip from Delhi, and it's also possible to add in Agra Fort (it's even more impressive than the Red Fort in Delhi) and the abandoned city of Fatehpur Sikri for an extra dose of heritage — but I wouldn’t recommend doing it all in a day with kids. Taking the train is an inexpensive, fun way of getting from Delhi to Agra, and the journey can be completed in less than two hours if you catch an express train in the morning. Otherwise, you can also hire a car and driver to take you there, show you the sights and bring you back.

The National Science Museum

Science geeks beware: This is one place you may never want to leave. Walk through the well-curated circuit of rooms, including one on prehistoric Indian civilizations, one with a robotic mini dinosaur park (not the most realistic-looking but a thrill for babies), sections on the human body and more. I would recommend visiting during the first half of a weekday to avoid the crowds. 

National Zoological Park

Originally known as the Delhi Zoo, this 16th-century sanctuary is home to nearly 130 species of birds and animals, all right here in the middle of urban Delhi. The zoo can be easily covered in a matter of two hours by battery-operated buggies that stop at regular intervals so you can catch glimpses of all the animals. Kids will love sighting the indigenous species, some of which were even born right at the zoo: black buck, white buck, the royal Bengal tiger, colorful macaws, toucans, white tigers, black bears, peacocks, hippopotamus, macaques, leopards, rhinoceroses, lions, crocodiles and even the world’s oldest chimpanzee — Rita, who turned 58 this year.

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And there you have it. While the above are my very top picks for things to do with little ones in and around Delhi, there are many, many more sights to explore, all packed neatly into our burgeoning metropolis.

• The Colossal Akshardham Temple
• The Jantar Mantar (that houses a giant sundial and scores of astrological data)
• The peaceful and pristine Bahai Lotus Temple
• Nehru Planetarium (the star attraction is an actual soyuz from an Indian mission to space)
• The sound and light show at Purana Qila 
• The National Museum
• The Museum of Modern Art

Of course, this list is much too long to cover in just one visit, but hopefully, that will be the very hook that keeps you coming back for more. 

Over the weekend, Chrissy Teigen posted a totally relatable parenting pic — only to (not surprisingly) become the target of social media trolls shortly after. But, as usual, Teigen cut the critics down to size in one succinct and kinda hilarious tweet.

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On Saturday, Teigen shared a silly snapshot of herself breastfeeding baby Miles and a baby doll at the same time. Apparently, 2-year-old Luna couldn’t let her doll go hungry while her 6-week-old brother had lunch, and Teigen happily acquiesced to her little girl’s cute request. 

“Luna making me feed her babydoll so I guess I have twins now,” Teigen joked on Instagram. And, c’mon, what mom wouldn’t laugh at that? The whims of toddlers ensure we’ve all been in a similar situation at some point. 

Alas, it would seem at least a few people failed to find the humor in Teigen’s innocent post. One critic, who has since deleted their tweet, wrote, “I think it’s perfectly find for women who breast feed in public. They are doing it because they need to. When you post on social media that you are doing it, it comes across as narcissistic though.” 

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Never one to sit idly by and not defend herself, Teigen wasted little time responding with an enviably nonchalant and on-point reply. “Nah. Just chillin. Posting daily life like I do with anything else. Cooking, playing with dogs, etc.,” Teigen wrote, adding, “You make feeding a baby big deal because you got weird titty issues.” 

Another detractor whined, “Christ in a hand basket. Menstruating, childbirth and sex are natural, too, but that doesn’t mean I want to see pics of it and/or celebrities like @chrissyteigen taking a bath or nursing. We get it.” 

Teigen had a rapid-fire response for that, too, telling the hater, “I don’t care to see grainy fireworks, Coachella selfies or infinity pool pics but I let people live. Calm your tits and scroll on by.” 

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Excuse us for a moment while we catch our breath from laughing. Can we be Chrissy Teigen when we grow up, please? Of course, all joking aside, Teigen makes an excellent point. Breastfeeding — whether it’s done in a mall food court, in the privacy of your home or shared on Instagram — is natural. 

By sharing her breastfeeding experience in such a normal, everyday way, Teigen is helping to destigmatize something that shouldn’t be frowned upon in the first place.

It doesn’t take a Lasso of Truth to tell that Gal Gadot is just as much a superhero in real life as she is on-screen — especially when the Wonder Woman star spends her spare time dressing up as her iconic character to visit young fans in the hospital.

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Over the course of the weekend, Gadot did just that during a surprise visit to Inova Children’s Hospital in Falls Church, Virginia. The 33-year-old actress, who is filming the Wonder Woman sequel in the surrounding areas, smiles in photos shared to social media by hospital staff. 

“Thank you, @GalGadot for visiting us @InovaHealth Children’s Hospital,” wrote Dr. Lucas Collazo. “You are a true Wonder Woman. The kids loved it… and so did the staff.” 

Another hospital employee echoed Dr. Collazo’s sentiments, saying, “Some days are just WONDERFUL!! So grateful for the stunningly gorgeous and kind Gal Gadot for bringing her superpowers to the kids at work!!!”

A fan account for the Wonder Woman sequel shared more photos of Gadot spreading Amazonian cheer to young patients. 

With filming on Wonder Woman 1984 well under way, future hospital visits from Gadot aren’t outside of the realm of possibility. Regardless, though, it’s safe to say Gadot was a hero to the people of Falls Church, Virginia, this weekend. 

It will be a while before the rest of us see Gadot’s heroism in action, on-screen at least — the sequel is set for release in November 2019. However, other exciting details about the follow-up film have emerged to tide fans over until then. 

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Namely, Kristen Wiig has joined the cast as Barbara Minerva, otherwise known as supervillain Cheetah. Not to mention the film is set in the ‘80s. The hair! The fashion! We can’t wait to see how Gadot fares in the neon decade. 

Considering the first Wonder Woman has been hailed as “the best feature ever in the DC film universe,” the sequel has a lot to live up to. But given Gadot’s superhero presence on-screen and off, we have no doubt she’ll deliver. 

Get ready for a serious case of friend envy! Funny lady Tiffany Haddish headed to Instagram this weekend for an uncharacteristically emotional moment. But can you blame her? Haddish was revealing that her friend and Nobody’s Fool director, Tyler Perry, just gifted her a Tesla. 

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Let’s rewind for a minute, though, because that’s a lot to process. So we’ll start back in December of 2017, when Haddish confessed during an appearance on The Ellen DeGeneres Show that her dream car is a Tesla. 

Fast forward to Friday, when Haddish shared a snap video from Perry to her IG story. “I wanted to give this to you and say you deserve it and I’m excited for you and all that’s going on. Love you, Tiffany. Proud of you girl. It’s all yours, here in L.A. waiting for you,” Perry says, panning to a Tesla sitting in his driveway. 

And, well, the typically hilarious Haddish needed a minute to compose herself.

“So I got this message from my friend and Big Brother @tylerperry a week ago,” she shared in an Instagram post. “When I tell you I cried so hard. I almost couldn’t believe it. 1^st off a man has never bought me a car out right. I have always had to make payments. This was just out the kindness of his heart.” 

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Haddish went on to joke that Perry is “probably tired of me talking about it all the time” and that she didn’t have to do anything for it other than a good job in the pair’s new film, Nobody’s Fool. 

“Thank God for kind people that want to spread happiness. I am now on my way to see if this is Really! Cause I am still waiting on the one @theellenshow said they would let me use for a week,” Haddish added, playfully taking a jab at DeGeneres. 

Haddish will undoubtedly be able to pay Perry back sooner rather than later (if he'd accept payback, which seems unlikely). The Girls' Trip actress currently has eight movies in various stages of production — including Nobody's Fool. 

Grab the tissues, because Julianne Hough and Brooks Laich are celebrating their one-year anniversary in the most romantic way. The couple, who continues to be head over heels in love with one another, shared a never-before-seen wedding video as a tribute to their special day.

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Both Hough and Laich posted the video on their social media accounts on Sunday, exactly one year after they said I do.

The footage will not only make you tear up (yes, it's that romantic), but it will probably get you in the mood to watch a sappy romantic comedy. The video is just under three minutes, so it's not very long, but it's just enough to make anyone believe in true love.

With the romance, the laughter, the tears and the way they stare at each other, your heart seriously might burst. It's basically a real-life romantic comedy — and a really good one.

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"We’ve been saving this video all year to share today!!!" Hough wrote on her Instagram. She later continued, "We have been married for 1 year and these words are more true than ever: Our wedding was the best weekend of my life, the best weekend of our lives and this has been the BEST YEAR!!! Our wedding was all about LOVE and spreading love with our family and friends! Our wedding was so perfect, but our life together is the most beautiful thing I’ve ever experienced, and we’re still working on making our lives together all about spreading love!" 

Laich also took to his Instagram and expressed his happiness by writing, "One year ago today I got to marry my best friend, and the love of my life @juleshough! It’s been an unbelievable first year of marriage, filled with so much growth, adventure, laughter, and love! This photo truly is the single greatest moment of my life so far - I am the luckiest man in the world to be married to you @juleshough! Thank you for your presence in my life, and sharing your love with me! Cheers to one year, and infinite more my love!"

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Set to OneRepublic's "All This Time," the video features different clips from their wedding weekend. You can see them getting ready, the fun beach party they held prior to their wedding day for friends and family (you can see extended footage of that here) and the amazing reception filled with so much dancing, obviously. There are also appearances by Derek Hough, Nina Dobrev, Aaron Paul and Lauren Parsekian.

One of the best parts of the video is watching Laich cry (around the 48-second mark) over being able to marry the love of his life. "This girl has brought love into my life, and I'm so grateful for this girl. I can't wait to marry her," he says between sobs. It doesn't get any sweeter than this.

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They got engaged in August 2015 after dating for about a year and a half. It's clear they are still just as happy as when they first began their journey together.

When you become a mother, having other mom friends becomes more important than ever. In fact, having women who understand the daily parenting struggles as sounding boards will downright ensure your sanity remains intact. And while you likely met most of your mom friends at work, church or some social function, every now and then it happens. You read a quote from a celebrity mom and think, "She just gets me. She is me."

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We all have those moments anyway, right? You know, the ones in which we imagine what our lives might be like if we inhabited Hollywood, too. Since celebrity mamas are in the spotlight so much, it's easy to relate to them when they offer a glimpse into their life as a parent. After all, motherhood is a unifier. 

But in case you want to satisfy your curiosity, we've put together a quick and easy quiz to point you in the direction of your Hollywood mom BFF. Take the quiz below, and let us know what you got in the comments! 

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You were told to cherish the baby years because time goes so fast. Cherish the newborn who will only stop crying if you hold him close to your chest 24 hours a day, cherish the 4 a.m. wake-up call just because, cherish potty training behind a tree in the park and quelling meltdowns in Target because no, you're not going to the toy section. It was all so hard. But it was worth it. And just like that, in the blink of an eye, your baby is a tween.

If your kid is 10, 11 or 12, they're in a strange space between little kid and full-blown teen. Tweening is a lot like the terrible twos: You find yourself always negotiating, always saying no, and usually needing a time-out. If any of this is going on in your home, welcome to tweening — and hold on for the ride. 

Here's how you know there's a tween living in your house.

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1. You harp on hygiene 

Every morning, you find yourself saying, "Deodorant, both arms! Oh, my God, this isn't an option. It's a regime."

2. You want to throw all their clothes out the window 

Your child emerges from their bedroom wearing an outfit that doesn't match, even though they begged you for specific athletic brand-name sets that come with a coordinated shirt and shorts. Oh, and they apparently don't "like hoodies anymore" — only because you asked them to grab one because it's raining. 

3. You'll never buy ice cream again

There's an entire empty gallon of ice cream with a spoon in it in the freezer. Again. 

4. You hear them talking about first crushes   

 "Alex like-likes me. It's so annoying. Seriously, Alex is always staring at me and told Sam I have cool hair." 

5. You still have toys to clean up

You're no longer injuring your bare feet on Legos scattered all over the rug. A win! Instead, you're wiping down the iPad because the screen is smudged with something you can't even identify. 

6. You are the mom with the good smelly kid

Your child smells like the men's fragrance section in a department store, because he doesn't understand that you're not supposed to shower in Cool Water cologne, even though you explained, "one, two-ish pumps only."

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7. You're their biggest cheerleader, except you're not allowed to be

You spend your entire weekend chauffeuring your child to soccer tournaments, and when they do something grand and exciting on the field, you jump up and scream, "YES! WOO-HOO!" only to be met with a death stare. Then on the way home, the drama starts: "Mom, you can't get all excited like that, OK. I play real soccer. I need to focus. This isn't rec, OK?" 

And you're left thinking, "OK, Abby freaking Wambach, I get it," while staying silent and white-knuckling the steering wheel.

8. You can't say "play" & "date" in the same sentence 

"Playdate" is not part of your vocabulary anymore, "because that's so babyish, Mom!" Instead, your kid wants to "chill," have a "get-together" or "hang" with their friends — but they still need you to check with their friends' moms if that's OK and make pizza bites because they're hungry. 

9. Your child still throws tantrums  

Sure, they want independence because they're not 4 anymore, but five minutes later, it's freak-out time over the triple-knotted soccer cleat. 

10. But... they could make you a millionaire 

Their homemade music videos are so hysterically good, you find yourself daydreaming about how to leverage them for money. Hmmm. 

11. You wish they'd just order a Happy Meal again 

But your child just ordered a $40 steak medium rare and freaking truffle fries.

12. You get really emotional... over homework 

You're crying over the math homework while they're screaming how it's impossible a 40-year-old can't do fifth-grade math. You tearfully remind your kid that you are 37 and to just carry the one over, just carry the one over. You don't know what a number line is. You don't care. You thrust your iPhone into your kid's hand. "Just use the calculator app." 

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Do you relate? Don't worry. We tween parents are all in this together. And the good news is they are only tweens for approximately three years. Then we get to deal with teenagers, driving, SAT scores, prom and broken hearts. And after that, plenty of us will be sappy puddles of love when we leave them at their college dorm rooms. So let's just do our best to enjoy the tween years while we can, shall we?