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An exclusive survey conducted by Family Circle magazine asked moms to share everything from how often they drink alcohol to how they lose weight to how often they have sex (or, don't have sex). The results completely surprised us, especially when it came to sex.

Survey says…

• 32 percent of moms with children of any age report having gone at least a few years without having sex
• 36 percent have gone a few months with no sex
• 27 percent have gone a few weeks
• And only 5 percent have gone just a few days with no sex

To see the entire survey, click here >>

We understand that having sex on an even semi-regular basis can be hard with kids (of any age) in the house (I should know; I currently have two under two). But nurturing your relationship with your husband is important, too, for both your marriage and your family.

Are you in a sexless marriage?

According to Newsweek magazine, 15 to 20 percent of couples are in sexless marriages. A sexless marriage is defined as having sex fewer than 10 times per year.

Clearly, married couples are extremely different now than they were decades back. Lori Gottlieb, who wrote The New York Times' Does a More Equal Marriage Mean Less Sex?, discusses how today, the majority of marriages have both spouses working and both spouses contributing to household chores. This egalitarian way of going about a marriage may have “an unexpectedly negative impact on these couples' sex lives.”

“The greater the husband's share of masculine chores compared with feminine ones, the greater his wife's reported sexual satisfaction,” Gottlieb states. And what about those that are least likely to get divorced? A study conducted by Lynn Prince Cooke found that “the predicted risk of divorce is lowest when the husband does 40 percent of the housework and the wife earns 40 percent on the income.”

One could conclude that you're less likely to get divorced if your husband helps with household chores but apparently if he doesn't do more masculine chores than feminine chores, you're less likely to have sexual satisfaction. So maybe sexless marriages are more prevalent today because of our evolving roles in the home and at work but either way, study after study shows the importance that sex has in marriage. It's not simply the icing on the cake, it's a main ingredient.

Ladies, let's agree to start having more sex and better sex.

How sex benefits you

Sure, men love sex for obvious reasons, but let's focus on what it can do for us.

For starters, you'll feel much less stressed. Having sex and being intimate with your loved one releases those feel-good hormones that make for a healthier, happier you.

Not only will sex make you happier, it also boosts your immune system, makes your skin glow, helps reduce pain (like headaches), improves your relationship and helps you sleep. As far as the downsides, well, we can't think of any. Sex is a great form of exercise and may just give you that second boost you need.

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Real women on how to make sex a priority

We know all the reasons in the book not to have sex. We're too tired, too busy, too stressed, have a headache, aren't in the mood, it's the last thing on our mind. So, how can we stop making excuses and start making it a priority?

• Set a sex alarm. In other words, start thinking about sex at the beginning of your day. Nancy and her husband have been married 20 years and have two kids. “We set two alarms for the morning. The first wakes us up and gives us time, just us, to cuddle, talk or do other things as a couple. The second is for us to actually get out of bed. This way we always have a few minutes for each other,” she states.
• Schedule sex — and keep the appointment. Sure, scheduling sex diminishes the spontaneity, but scheduled sex is better than no sex. Sharri, mom of three boys, schedules sex three times per week (Saturday, Sunday and Wednesday for a mid-week perk). She's guaranteed a 20-minute massage; he's guaranteed sex. Now that's something we can get on board with!
• Just say yes. My husband and I have an unspoken rule that we don't deny each other. And guess what? If I actually do have a headache or am completely exhausted, he doesn't ask! It's a win-win for both of us. Another pointer: The only way to actually make sex a priority is to just do it.
• Learn to enjoy it. Brandi, mom of three, always dreaded sex because she didn't feel there was anything in it for her. She says, “I thought sex was just for the man, but once I started figuring out my own body and viewing it as a way to intimately connect with my husband, I started looking forward to it. Heck, I'm even the main initiator now!” If sex is something you truly enjoy, you'll want to have it.

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Switched at Birth Season 3 has been a roller-coaster ride for every character on the show, none more so than Bay. From finding out that Ty had (apparently) cheated on her to injuring her hand and possibly losing her ability to do art, Bay has had it rough this season.

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In a recent episode, Bay finally found out that Ty didn't really cheat on her, which was a big moment, according to Marano. "That's a big deal for Bay because she gets cheated on a lot. So for her to realize that somebody didn't cheat on her kind of throws her head into a tornado of confusion."

Bay's had her fair share of breakups on the show, probably due to her very strong personality. It's a trait that Marano admires about her character. "[Bay]'s not the easiest person to get along with. She's very honest about who she is, though, which I love about her. She's like, 'Hey, take me or leave me, good or bad, this is who I am.'"

Bay's injury to her hand caused big problems for her and Marano said that she's not nearly out of the woods yet, even after her surgery.

"She's always had art. Art has always been there for her and never let her down and now she can't paint, she can't draw, she is also having trouble signing. There's a lot of drama surrounding the hand."

One thing that has actually been going well this season for Bay is her relationship with her sister Daphne. Unlike last season, where they fought a lot, the two have been getting along pretty well. Believe it or not, Marano misses the fights, but not for the reason you might think.

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"I love Katie Leclerc with a fiery passion — probably she should get a restraining order," Marano joked.

"[But] we only have scenes together when Daphne and Bay are fighting, so I'm partial to it because that's when we actually get a chance to work together and have fun together."

Something that wasn't nearly as fun for Marano was finding out about the dance episode that aired earlier this season. "I thought it was a joke," Marano admitted. "Because it's been a joke since the pilot because I can't sing or dance.

"So I wasn't excited, which I think made everybody more into it because everybody loves when I'm not excited about things," Marano added with a laugh. "The poor choreographer had to deal with me stepping on Sean's feet and me falling."

As for the Season 3 finale, Marano was excited to talk about one scene in particular. But be warned, it sounds like it won't be an easy one to watch.

"One memorable scene wasn't my favorite to shoot — it was probably my least favorite to shoot because of the circumstances," Marano teased. "I'm just going to say it was cold. That's all I'm going to say, but it's the most memorable scene of the finale. It's the last scene of the finale and I think people are going to freak out."

How will fans feel at the end of the finale? Be prepared for a mixture of feelings. "As far as Bay goes, it's kind of a cliff-hanger. They're gonna kind of be surprised. I think they're gonna be surprised that they're feeling angry or that they're happy, because they're probably going to feel both emotions at the same time," Marano said.

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Marano promised that other characters will have some shocking moments in the finale as well. "There [are] definitely some crazy moments with Daphne in the finale and Lucas [Grabeel]'s storyline — he has a great scene in the finale that I'm really excited for everybody to see."

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The next episode of The Blacklist airs on Monday, and according to star Amir Arison, his character Aram "may have met his match" in the new Blacklister. The next name on Red's list is a person who's going to put Aram's computer skills to the test.

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What about Arison's skills at the computer? Turns out he's not too bad, either. "Do I have a master's in chemical and technical engineering, and do I know how to hack into satellites and transfer $5 million into my own account? If I did, I wouldn't need to act on The Blacklist," Arison joked, adding, "I may be not as good as Aram, but I'm pretty good."

Fans of Aram might be surprised to learn that he wasn't supposed to appear in more than one episode. But the role was fleshed out once the creators saw what Arison brought to it. "I did a little improvisation by the computer and they used it," Arison revealed, "which is pretty rare for a scripted network show. When I saw that they used it, I said, 'Oh, they're responding to me.' And then sure enough after I saw that, I got called in for another episode, and then more episodes kept coming in. Once we got to the two-parter I saw them really kind of writing that persona that I improvised with, and it was amazing."

The two-part episode was "Anslo Garrick," which gave Aram a chance to take part in the action. Unfortunately, it also put him on Red's radar when the criminal mastermind went looking for the mole. Luckily, Aram came out clean — a fact that made Arison happy as well. "On this show, [if you wrong] Liz or Reddington, then you have an expiring clock. So I'm happy that I didn't wrong either Agent Keen or Ray Reddington."

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As for Aram's future, Arison hopes that more might be learned about how he's dealing with all of the things he's been put through as part of the team, as well as more of his life at home. "I guess I hope at some point that they show Aram's feelings towards those situations or how he's handling those situations. I guess the next thing that would be fun is to show a little bit of Aram's personal life," Arison said.

The writers have been taking some cues from Arison on what to write for Aram, something that has never happened before in his career. "You hear about that [from] acting teachers and people in the business [who say] the best roles on TV are when the writers start writing to the actor's voice and it starts to blend. This is the first time in my career that that's happened, and it's very exciting and very magical."

When asked to talk about his role on this season of Girls, Arison responded enthusiastically, sounding like a big fan himself. "What a great show! Oh my God, I love Girls!"

Arison played the role of Kevin, a guy that Hannah didn't like at all at first, but he seemed to maybe grow on her after a while. Arison liked playing the antithesis of Hannah. "I think I was basically Hannah's cautionary tale of what can happen to you if you sell out to corporate writing," Arison said. "So I could be everything that Hannah doesn't want to be. I was, like, bitter, proud, arrogant, judge-y, not that sharp when it comes to ideas. Everything that Hannah doesn't want to be, I got to play."

Between Aram and Kevin, the two roles couldn't be more opposite from each other. For Arison, it was fun playing both sides of the same coin. "Aram is probably closer to how I am day to day, but I guess all of us have an inner diva, so I think I let that out for Kevin."

Can't get enough of Arison? Don't worry, he's got plenty more projects coming up, including Merry Friggin' Christmas, a film that is due out later this year. The film stars Robin Williams, and Arison will play "an Afghan immigrant who speaks very little English, so comic mayhem ensues. That was a blast."

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Another recently wrapped project is an indie film called Jane Wants a Boyfriend. The movie stars Eliza Dushku as a woman with a sister Jane (Louisa Krause) with autism. Arison plays Dushku's fiancé and best friend to the man that Jane wants to date. "That was made with a lot of heart," Arison said about the film.

As for the Aram fans out there, Arison said they should look out for the second season of his digital series H+. Arison said Aram fans will especially like it because "it's all about the future of computers, a computer virus and what happens if everyone has got an implant with the Internet in their head."

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Dear Mila Kunis,

Hey, girl! This is, like, Kim Kardashian. You may have heard of me. I just landed the cover of Vogue with my baby daddy, Kanye West (aka #WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple). So, I like, heard that you were, like in a family way, so I decided to like, give you some mommy advice.

The first thing you should know about being pregnant is that it's all about you, so feel free, to, like, lay on the drama. Thick. You can get away with it because you are growing a mini-me! When I was pregnant, I was like, forever crying and rushing to the hospital and like, calling Kanye. People feel sorry for you. So take advantage of it. I did have a life-threatening, super rare condition called pre-eclampsia, which affects roughly one in 10 pregnant ladies, so I was like, almost dead for most of pregnancy.

The other rare pregnancy disorder I had was, like, weight gain. I got like all super fat and disgusting. I was gross. For a while, I thought babies were stupid. Plus, the tabloids were all like mean and everything. Like all people could talk about was how fat I was, which I thought was super unfair because I was all, like, growing a baby and feeding it with, like, you know 10 pizzas a day. So girl, ignore the haters. It's the one time in your life when you can eat, like, you know food with lots of cheese and stuff because that's dairy, and babies need milk.

When it comes to baby names, be like, super creative. Kanye and I got a lot of crap for naming our baby North but, like, who wouldn't want to be my baby and who wouldn't want to have a super unique name like North? People are soooo dumb. It's North West! Get it, people? Sometimes, I'm just like, "God, am I the only like super cool person left on the planet?" It will be harder to find a really cool baby name for you because Ashton's last name is Kutcher, which doesn't really mean anything. And don't, like, name your kid East or West or South because I'm gonna have, like, more kids.

So, like no hard feelings, but I looked at your Instagram profile, and it kinda like, sucks. If you want to be a good mommy, you're going to have to get a lot better at selfies. The best way to get back at the haters when you get super lardo is to lose weight super fast. You do this by having the plastic surgeon come in after you squeeze out your kid and get lipo and a tummy tuck. Then you dress up really cute, pretend to work out at the gym and take lots of selfies to prove that you went to the gym. That, like, totally makes the haters mad.

Oh, you're going to have so much fun being pregnant! Before I get back to my fake gym workout, I want to remind you to, like, totally profit from your baby. Like, I designed, like baby clothes and everyone wants to buy them because my baby is so cute! My mom told me it's never too early to start making money off your kids, and my mom is always, like, totally right.

OK, Mila, I'm behind on my tweets for the day! Gotta run (not really, 'cause I had plastic surgery). See you in the tabloids!

XOXOXO,

Kim Kardashian

These funky yet fun pieces of furniture will quickly and easily update any of your tired rooms at home or even in the office. Plus, with how versatile many of these pieces are, you can redecorate and have a brand new room in seconds.

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Updating your kid's playroom or their bedroom? Instead of a regular table and chairs, why not give them this fantastic puzzle table set? Your kids will love the bright colors and fun shape, and you'll love how easy it is to assemble and put away. Simply push the chairs right back into the puzzle table.

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For a gleaming modern touch to your dining room or office, why not add one of these incredible jigsaw

table sets as the focal point? The top is made from marble, giving it a sophisticated touch, while the bottom is created from brushed stainless steel. The best part about this table is how it instantly becomes six smaller cocktail tables in a second. Simply pull them apart and place them wherever you'd like.

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If you and your family are puzzle fanatics, this wood puzzle piece side table is the perfect addition to your home. The pieces pull apart to make two smaller tables, or they can be puzzled together in over six different ways to create a new fun shape for every single table. Rearranging your house has never been easier.

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Probably our favorite puzzling piece of furniture is this amazing furniture set by Schamburg + Alvisse. It arrives assembled as a star sculpture, but it can be pulled apart and formed into a chair, sofa, bed or table. You also have the freedom to customize each piece by length, width and size by adding or removing extra sides and pieces. This would be perfect for small apartments or even dorm rooms.

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Can't decide on which color to decorate your living room, office or bedroom with? Instead of sticking with just one, why not add three? These removable puzzle-piece chairs are pretty to look at and super easy to decorate with. You can either feature them as a set of three or pull them apart and add one to each of your favorite rooms.

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Perhaps the fact that Ireland Baldwin is newly single — having split from her surfer boyfriend Slater Trout earlier this month — has made her want to express her individuality even more than usual because the model has just changed her hair to another colorful shade.

Baldwin hasn't only been making changes to her romantic life, but she's also making some colorful changes to her physical appearance and just recently debuted a set of lilac locks on her Instagram account.

According to Us Weekly, at the time of her hair color change, Baldwin wrote, "I could get used to this." She later added, "Purple hair and work out clothes really don't go together. Like I may have to give up physical activity for my purple hair."

However, the daughter of Alec Baldwin and Kim Basinger obviously didn't love her new hairdo as much as she had suggested because she has already opted to dye her hair a brand new turquoise blue hue.

Baldwin uploaded a selfie of her sitting in a car and sporting a new look on Thursday. She captioned the image, "Tangled up in blue || thanks to all the babes at the @mrchrismcmillan salon. Love you @anderssonjj and @hairbymarilee."

And whilst we have seen quite a few famous faces opt for a lilac hairstyle in the past, we have not seen too many embrace turquoise, but Baldwin manages to pull it off. However, her life is not just all about changing her hair; she's also been making a lot of new friends.

According to Us Weekly, the model joined Entertainment Tonight on the red carpet at the 86th Academy Awards on March 2, and she had plenty of snapshots with Hollywood A-listers, including Chiwetel Ejiofor, Kevin Spacey, Jennifer Lawrence and Jared Leto.

We guess being single is working in Baldwin's favor then?

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The moment your cat scratches a human or does something you deem as inappropriate behavior, give it a firm "No!" Although cats believe that you are their pet, it is still important to show who is boss. Avoid yelling, as this may scare the cat, but use a tone other than you normally do so that your cat understands your seriousness. Also, add its name, so it fully understands that the disciplinary action is directed towards it.

Another option for disciplining your cat is to give it the silent treatment, meaning, ignore it. Immediately stop playing, interacting and giving any affection toward your kitty. It will immediately understand that you no longer want to play with it and should walk away. Should it attempt an "apology" by rubbing against you while purring, give it a slight pat to accept, but do not cuddle as normal so it understands her punishment.

Physical discipline with your cat definitely isn't the best approach since it may become fearful of you. You want to show your cat that biting you is inappropriate. Lightly cuff its face, say "no," and let it go. Spanking or hitting your cat will do more harm than good, as well as chasing it for discipline.

Perhaps one of the most-effective ways to teach a bite-loving cat to stop is to utilize a spray bottle. A bit of a reactive discipline method, you will need to have the spray bottle on hand for any moment the cat strikes. Once it bites, immediately spray it in the face with water so that it is uncomfortable and avoids the actions that cause it to receive the discipline. If it is biting or tearing furniture, you may also want to set a booby trap to spray it whenever it does anything inappropriate.

Don't forget to make time for your cat daily. It needs and wants love from its human! Sometimes cats will act out when they are not getting enough attention or have a medical problem. If you see that your cat's behavior changes abruptly, make an appointment with the vet to ensure that there isn't an underlying issue.

• If you don't want your cat to scratch any of the human kind, give it a few options around the house. Set up a scratching post or play area that is exclusively just for your cat with a few toys and things that it is allowed to scratch and chew. This will help it let out its natural need to scratch things, especially you.
• Play with your cat. Teach and show your cat what is appropriate during playtime. If it attempts any biting or scratching, refer to the above, and give it a stern "No!" and stop the play session.
• Another thing to incorporate in your kitty's everyday life is rewards for good behavior. If you notice it gets up and leaves a situation rather than attacking, reward it with kind words and an occasional treat. This will help it learn what is appropriate behavior and what is not.

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More and more, moms are faced with the conundrum of when to introduce their kids to their boyfriend. Here is a family therapist's take on why it's important to postpone the big reveal.

So you're over the moon for your new man, right? Great. You're fabulous and you deserve it. But you need to protect your children from falling for him, too, until you know where the relationship is headed. Marriage and family therapist Dr. Jane Greer provided us with these five compelling reasons not to introduce your boyfriend to your kids just yet.

So with all of these potential consequences, how can you ever feel right about introducing your kids to a boyfriend? "Wait until it's an exclusive and stable relationship that appears to be ongoing," said Dr. Greer. You have the green light for introductions if you have a solid reason to believe your man will stick around for the long haul.

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Cabin fever has set in on most families across the country. We have had an unusually long and colder than usual winter that was felt well into the South. Everyone is ready to get active and get back outdoors.

geocaching Homeschool fun

With spring just around the corner, geocaching might be the perfect activity to incorporate some outdoor lessons in your lesson plans. Geocaching is a great way to cover multiple homeschool lessons while having fun.

What is geocaching

Geocaching (pronounced GEE-o-cash-ing) offers children a fun and safe way to learn about the wonders of the outdoors. Geocaching is a modern day, worldwide, family-friendly treasure hunt. Participants go on a journey to find small containers called geocaches. Seekers can visit a site like Geocaching.com to search for caches hidden in their area. Geocaches can contain a variety of objects that people have left, such as pens, notes, toys, handmade items, stationery or anything you can leave inside the geocache for the next person to find. There is a general rule that if you take something from the geocache, you must leave something.

How to incorporate geocaching into your homeschool

Geocaching can be used in a variety of ways to supplement your homeschool lessons. Geocaching encourages children to explore their surroundings while using critical thinking skills to find the cache.

Last, but certainly not least, you can search for your very own Travel Bug. A Travel Bug is a trackable tag that you attach to an item that moves from place-to-place, picking up stories along the way. You can add your own story or live vicariously through each Bug's adventures.

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We explored Tamil history from its origins through modern times to uncover these fabulous baby names for girls and boys.

Tamil names for girls and boys

The Tamil people inhabit parts of India's southernmost area, now known as Tamil Nadu. While Tamils originated there, millions have migrated to other parts of India and abroad, particularly to Sri Lanka and, more recently, to the U.S.

Ancient Tamil traditions — cultural, religious and linguistic — predate Christianity and drew influence from Dravidian sources. While some modern-day Tamils have embraced Islam and Christianity, most are Hindu, and many of the baby names we've rounded up — both ancient and modern — are of Hindu origin.

There are tens of thousands of Tamil names for girls and boys. Here's we've listed one name, with origin and meaning for each letter of the alphabet (except X):

Tamil names for girls

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Tamil names for boys

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These savory and sweet, fluffy spoon breads have the best consistency, like a mix of custard and fluffy Yorkshire pudding. Plus, you can make these savory, sweet or a mix of both, which is what I did. Because sometimes you just need a little bit of both, right?

Serves about 6-7

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 3 cups milk
• 1-1/4 cups cornmeal
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 2 eggs, lightly beaten
• 1 bunch asparagus, stem ends removed
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 6 ounces goat cheese
• Salt and pepper

Directions:

Recipe adapted from Homesick Texan

Serves about 4

Ingredients: 

For the bread: 

• 1 pint fresh strawberries, hulled and chopped
• 1/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1-1/2 cups milk
• 1/4 cup almond meal
• 1/4 cup finely ground cornmeal
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons Egg Beaters
• 1-1/2 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 tablespoon baking powder
• 1/2 cup whipped cream
• Salt

Recipe slightly adapted from County Living

Serves about 6

Ingredients:

• 2 cups (about 4 medium) sweet potatoes, mashed
• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 3 large eggs, room temperature
• 2/3 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon cardamom
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 cup toasted almonds
• Salt

Directions: 

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Everyone loves leftovers. They're convenient, cheap and sometimes even tastier than they were the day they were cooked. Before you throw that plastic storage container of leftovers into the microwave, consider the dangers to your health. Switch to healthy food storage alternatives to avoid potential dangers from plastics.

What's the deal with plastic food storage?

Plastic storage containers can contain bisphenol A (BPA), a hormone disrupter. According to the Natural Resources Defense Council, more than 90 percent of the general population has BPA in their bodies. High levels of BPA have been shown to cause serious health problems in test animals. Some food storage containers have phthalates and dioxins, harmful chemicals associated with the production of plastic products. All of these chemicals have the potential to enter your food, especially if you microwave them or wash them in the dishwasher.

What are alternatives to plastic food containers?

As the general public has become more aware of the dangers of plastic food storage containers, more and more alternatives have hit the market. Aluminum, glass, ceramic and stoneware are considered safe food storage materials. These materials don't release chemicals into food. Keep in mind that aluminum is expensive and resource-intensive to produce. If you're going for an Earth-friendly alternative, glass is an excellent option.

How do I store my food safely?

Ready to make the switch from plastic storage containers? We've collected stylish, helpful food storage containers that are perfect for leftovers, school lunches and freezer storage.

These small aluminum storage containers are perfect for snacks and bento lunches. They don't seal tight over liquids, making them a better option for dry foods and sandwiches. Cute and colorful, LunchBots come in a variety of options with built-in dividers. (LunchBots, $18)

Classic Pyrex cookware makes a beautiful transition from the oven to the freezer thanks to colorful Pyrex storage sets. With a variety of sizes, this is an easy-to-clean glass option that looks sleek in addition to being safer. No more pasta sauce stains on your storage ware. (Target, $35)

Love the look of vintage food storage? Vintage glass food storage is produced using classic molds. It's perfect for storing leftovers but pretty enough to make its way to your buffet table at a family gathering. (The Container Store, $10)

Store ingredients and leftovers in small glass containers that can transition right into the microwave and then to the table. True Seal Food Storage saves you on cleaning time, and the lids come in cute colors. Once you make the switch to safe storage, you'll never be able to go back to the look of clunky plastic. (Mighty Nest, $8)

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Kim Kardashian has finally gotten her coveted Vogue cover, which is believed to have been her lifelong dream.

However, Anna Wintour's decision to feature the reality TV star and her beau Kanye West on Vogue's April cover has created a stream of criticism, and one celebrity made the decision to openly voice her disapproval.

Sarah Michelle Gellar took to Twitter on Friday to express her distaste for the prestigious fashion magazine's decision to feature Kardashian and West on its cover.

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She tweeted, "Well……I guess I'm canceling my Vogue subscription. Who is with me???"

And there were plenty of people who agreed with Gellar because her tweet found itself being retweeted and added to favorites thousands of times. Although, whilst many of the Buffy the Vampire Slayer star's fans agreed with her, Kardashian's fans were unimpressed with her snarky comment.

The reality TV star's best friend, Jonathan Cheban, was quick to come to her defense and retweeted Gellar's message, adding, "Do u matter?" Ouch!

Do u matter? RT @RealSMG: Well......I guess I'm canceling my Vogue subscription. Who is with me???

— Jonathan Cheban (@JonathanCheban) March 21, 2014

Wintour must have known she would receive backlash over her latest controversial cover decision, so she preemptively chose to address the matter in her Editor's Letter.

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"As for the cover, my opinion is that it is both charming and touching, and it was, I should add, entirely our idea to do it; you may have read that Kanye begged me to put his fiancée on Vogue's cover. He did nothing of the sort," Wintour wrote.

"Kanye is an amazing performer and cultural provocateur, while Kim, through her strength of character, has created a place for herself in the glare of the world's spotlight, and it takes real guts to do that."

Gellar is probably not the only celebrity who would like to cancel her Vogue subscription now, but since she has never made it to the front cover of the fashion magazine, many believe her comments stemmed from jealousy.

Other celebrities have reacted in different ways, and the cover has been made into a humorous spoof from Seth Rogen and James Franco, who decided to Photoshop their heads over Kimye's.

Franco uploaded the picture to his Instagram on Friday night with the caption, "Seth! Love you, dog!"

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In memory of his mother, Christine "Chris" Sapienza, who lost her battle with colon cancer five years ago, Michael Sapienza launched the Chris4Life Colon Cancer Foundation. Now in its fourth year, it’s become the second largest colon cancer organization in the country. They’ve become known for the clever and fun ways they get people talking about colon cancer, which is the second leading cause of cancer deaths for both men and women combined.

Last year, their Love Your Butt campaign focused on how many names we have for our bottom (seriously, I can’t believe it either). This year, they’re promoting the fact that we’re all bootylicious in our own way — and have launched a super-cheeky campaign.

It seems like perfect timing, thanks to celebs like Kim Kardashian and Rihanna, that belfies have become all the rage (in fact, I think I’ve seen their asses more than my own). Now we can all get in on the action while supporting an amazing cause, bringing to the forefront a type of cancer that’s been associated with a stigma and embarrassment for way too long. When caught early, colon cancer is 90 percent treatable through early screening.

Chris4Life is also part of an initiative called 80 percent by 2018 — where organizations are dedicated to eliminating colon cancer as a major public health problem, with a shared goal of reaching 80 percent of adults screened by 2018.

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Snap pics of your honkey tonk badonkadonks and post them to your fave social media platforms using the #LoveYourButt hashtag (keep it PG please). If you’re going to take a picture of your humps, here are some pointers to help you put your best cheek forward:

• Wear your fave dress or butt jeans. We all have that one item of clothing that tempts us to make out with ourselves.
• Lighting is important. Flashes will highlight everything you don’t want to see.
• Choose your setting wisely. Make sure there’s nothing scandalous in the reflection of your mirror.
• Work your angles. Practice the Tyra Banks’ booty tooch and start snapping!

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Pizza night at our house is one of my favorites. Sometimes we keep it plain and just use cheese and pepperoni, but sometimes we make it a little fancy. This Cajun shrimp pizza is spicy and smoky in flavor. The fresh shrimp cook perfectly in the oven and that spicy Cajun spice is just the right amount of needed heat.

Cajun shrimp pizza recipe

Yields 1 (12 inch) pizza

Ingredients:

• 1 pound pizza dough, store-bought
• 1/2 pound medium cleaned and shelled shrimp
• 2 teaspoons Cajun seasoning
• 2 teaspoons smoked paprika, divided
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 cup sliced bell peppers, any color
• 1/2 cup sliced yellow onion
• 1/3 cup pizza sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 3/4 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

Directions:

1. Let the pizza dough sit until room temperature. This helps so the dough will stretch without shrinking back up.
2. Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
3. In a small bowl, add shrimp, Cajun seasoning and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Mix together until shrimp is coated. Set in the fridge while you prepare the rest of the pizza.
4. In a large skillet set over medium heat, add olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add in bell peppers and onion. Sauté until soft.
5. Prepare a baking sheet with a Silpat liner. Stretch out the dough to create a 12-inch circle, or, if it's easier, you can shape it into a rectangle.
6. In a small bowl, mix together pizza sauce, remaining 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika and cayenne pepper.
7. Spread the sauce onto the dough leaving a 1-inch crust around the edge. Sprinkle on the cheese, add sautéed peppers and onions and top with raw shrimp.
8. Bake for about 18 minutes until the shrimp is fully cooked, the cheese is lightly browned and the dough is cooked.
9. Let rest for 3 minutes and slice.

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Dancing is... illegal? Not in Kevin Bacon's world. In a brilliantly contrived skit for Jimmy Fallon, the star proved he still has the moves that made him a star in his breakout film Footloose.

Bacon was seen in his dressing room when he overheard Fallon tell the audience that dancing has been outlawed on The Tonight Show, sending The Following star into a Ren McCormack-esque frenzy complete with smoking, beer bottle throwing and angry dancing in his dressing room.

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As he danced his way down The Tonight Show's hallways, the scene turned into that of the famous prom — where everybody cuts footloose!

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And hooray, Fallon changed his mind and formally declared dancing legal again!

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Calling all men of the universe: Please be warned if you purchase something for me that poops all over my carpet, gets up late at night and needs to be fed regularly, I will junk punch you. I am in my 40s with two adult children and was married for 21 years. I've been caring for others my whole life. I'm all about lessening my obligations, not increasing them. This is a little something that carrotdating.com overlooked in the, "How To Not Impress Women" handbook.

Giving me something that craps on my floor is actually less offensive than the overall premise of this concept. The very idea that someone with a cellular device and at least $20 in their pocket can buy their way to affection is appalling. Hasn't online dating done enough to rob men of all dating and relationship motivation? "Hey, if I've got to work too hard for this girl, there's a database over here with hundreds of other women that I can bribe."

What is the message behind this site? That no matter how lazy or how much of a tool bag a guy is, if he buys me a nice dinner, I'll look the other way when he eats his scabs at the table and farts in public? Have we become that desperate for a date?

This concept makes me shudder at the thought of what comes next for online dating and mobile dating apps. Are we just a tweak or two away from, "An online app for singles who get off when they pop balloons!" or "Now there's a mobile app for singles who like to make out with their cars?" (Yes, maybe I have been watching too many episodes of My Strange Addiction.) 

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After a surprise wedding to her new beau Jared Pobre, Stacy Keibler has stunned fans once again by announcing she is pregnant with her and her husband's first child on Monday, March 24.

It wasn't long after she broke up with George Clooney that Keibler, 30, rebounded with a new man and shortly after married Pobre in a surprise ceremony on March 8. Now, the couple has more good news, announcing that they are expecting a baby this summer.

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Keibler and Pobre are reportedly "over the moon about becoming parents," according to People magazine, and can't wait for the arrival of their new addition.

"More blessings!! We're an elated family-to-be!" the couple told the magazine. Pobre, 39, added that he's "extremely excited about starting a family and building a future with Stacy."

Keibler also shared her happy announcement on Instagram, posting a photo of a real bun in the oven with a Twitter caption saying, "Look what we've got cooking! A Bun'dle of love!"

Look what we've got cooking! A Bun'dle of love! http://t.co/8SA2Fnptcb

— Stacy Keibler (@StacyKeibler) March 24, 2014

Keibler and her tech entrepreneur husband were not initially planning on getting married and starting a family, but she admitted that "when you meet the right person, everything changes." The future parents actually knew each other and were friends for five years before they became romantically involved last fall.

Upon exchanging vows, Keibler admitted that she was now eager to start a family with Pobre and was very much looking forward to what's ahead. "I'm so ready for it. I feel for the first time like I'm really fulfilled and at peace."

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After news broke that the newlyweds got married, Keibler also revealed her new feelings about marriage and what it meant to her.

"Marriage is the ultimate bond of love and friendship," the former DWTS contestant told People. "It means putting all your faith and trust into a person that you can't help but believe is your soul mate."

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Text messages between Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius read at his murder trial revealed a tempestuous, passionate relationship — and depending on how they are interpreted by the judge, could hurt the athlete's case.

Texts from Steenkamp accuse Pistorius of being moody, controlling and unhappy.

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"I'm the girl who let go with u, even when I was scared out of my mind to," Reeva Steenkamp wrote in one message three weeks before her death.

"I'm the girl who fell in love with u and wanted to tell u this weekend but I'm also the girl that gets sidestepped when you are in a [expletive] mood. When I feel you think u have me so why try anymore…

"From the outside I think it looks like we are a struggle and maybe that's what we are," she wrote in another message. "I just want to love and be loved. Be happy and make someone SO happy. Maybe we can't do that for each other. Cos right now I know u aren't happy and I am certainly very unhappy and sad.

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"I get snapped at and told my accents and voices are annoying. I touch your neck to show u I care you tell me to stop. Stop chewing gum. Do this don't do that. You don't want to hear stuff cut me off.

"I am trying my best to make u happy and I feel as tho u sometimes never are no matter the effort I put in," she wrote after Pistorius criticized her at a public function. "I can't be attacked by outsiders for dating u AND be attacked by you, the one person I deserve protection from.

"I'm scared of u sometimes and how u snap at me and of how u will react to me. You make me happy 90% of the time and I think we are amazing together but I'm not some other b**** you may know trying to kill your vibe," Steenkamp wrote in another message after Pistorius forced her to leave a friend's engagement party early.

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The messages, sent via WhatsApp, represent only a tiny percentage of the 1709 missives between the couple, according to testimony from police phone expert Captain Francois Moller.

"Ninety percent were normal conversations and loving conversations," he told the court.

Another witness for the prosecution testified that Pistorius' first bullet hit Steenkamp's hip, not her head, lending credence to the testimony of three neighbors who say they heard a woman screaming.

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