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Bindi Irwin is not down with young girls wearing overly revealing clothes and skimpy outfits. The late Steve Irwin's daughter believes girls her age should dress more appropriately.

The 15-year-old "Crocodile Hunter" offspring says she is committed to wearing clothes that don't reveal too much skin and likes dressing her age. She feels some girls try too hard to look sexy and end up appearing younger and immature.

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"I'm a big advocate for young girls dressing their age. I mean, for me, I look around at a lot of young girls that are my age and they're always trying to dress older," Irwin told the Daily Mail. "Whether it's wearing revealing clothes or hardly wearing any clothes at all, I feel really bad for them. It kind of has the opposite effect in some ways."

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Irwin added that she feels dressing inappropriately could affect her teen peers later on in life in negative ways when they will cringe at themselves 10 years down the road. "Don't try so hard. A pair of jeans and a T-shirt is just as gorgeous and even makes you look classier," the wildlife specialist said.

While most of Irwin's same-aged famous friends don't follow her dressing standards, the Australian TV personality admits she's different and has always acted older than her years. Irwin feels her upbringing has helped mold her into who she is and is glad to have had the opportunity to stay grounded.

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"I love a cup of tea and a good book and none of that [other stuff] really interests me," Irwin said. "I guess growing up at the Australia Zoo and getting to travel all over the world, I have this great outlook on life and that's what I hope I inspire other kids to have."

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Reality show fans have watched them fall in love on-camera, get engaged on TV and now, the growing family is sharing photos of their new family member. Rob and Amber Mariano from Survivor and The Amazing Race welcomed their fourth daughter into the world on Friday.

He tweeted out a photo of his new baby girl swaddled in a blanket held by Amber, who is glowing with joy. The TV personality has his typical Boston sports baseball cap on representing the New England Patriots.

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We are thrilled to announce Adelina Rose Mariano 12:51am June 20th, 2014 Mom and baby are doing great! #4for4 pic.twitter.com/qahh1qTRMo

— Boston Rob (@BostonRob) June 20, 2014

Rob's house is now filled with even more pink since there are now four little girls in the family. Adelina Rose joins big sisters Lucia, 4, Carina, 3 and Isabetta, 2, who were thrilled to meet their baby sister. Boston Rob also shared the cutest picture of the three girls looking in awe at the tiny newborn.

Lucia Rose, Carina Rose, and Isabetta Rose are beyond excited to welcome their new sister Adelina Rose! pic.twitter.com/kSFm6N9Lj6

— Boston Rob (@BostonRob) June 20, 2014

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Rob and Amber appeared on separate seasons of Survivor before meeting on Survivor: All Stars in 2003. The got engaged at the show's live finale and married in 2005. Having a family was always a priority for the couple.

Rob proudly bragged in 2011 to Us Weekly, "Being a father is by far the most fulfilling thing I've ever done."

Now let's hope they are saving every penny for all of those prom dresses, college tuition and wedding gowns.

Congratulations, Rob and Amber!

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With Solange Knowles so focused on the state of Beyoncé and Jay Z's marriage, it's easy to forget she has a relationship of her own. But it looks like the singer may be saying her own I Do's very soon.

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According to HollywoodLife.com, Knowles' longtime boyfriend, Alan Ferguson, proposed on June 23. Ferguson is 51 years old, 23 years older than Solange, who is celebrating her 28th birthday today, June 24.

Back in 2013, she told NecoleBitchie.com that she was the one who went after Ferguson.

"Certainly, in the beginning I was the one who approached him, so I have always sort of historically been one of those girls that goes after something that I'm into," she said. "I'm not very old school and like, I'm gonna wait on you, wait for you to approach me type of situation. I have a lot of guy-like quintessential relationship qualities that I have had to work on."

The singer was previously married to Daniel Smith, but that marriage ended in 2007. The couple have a 9-year-old son, Julez, together.

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"We co-parent really well," she recently told Harper's Bazaar. "I'm able to say, 'I need to finish this album, can you step up and take care of the boy?'"

She added that after years of failed relationships, she finally feels that she has found the one. But that isn't always helpful for her career.

"Luckily, I dated all of the losers ages ago," she said. "My love life has been stable for a while. It's a f***ed-up thing — without conflict it's a lot harder to write interesting songs."

Solange hasn't yet confirmed any engagement, but if the news is true, a congrats is in order for the happy couple.

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Kendra Wilkinson and Hank Baskett just welcomed their second baby in May, but their marriage is already on the rocks after reports he cheated on the reality star with a transsexual prostitute.

Model Ava Sabrina London described the encounter in an interview with the National Enquirer, for which she passed a polygraph test.

"I met Hank Baskett probably around the 22nd or 23rd of April this year," London claimed. "He contacted me through a video I had posted on YouTube and we exchanged information."

"Hank absolutely knew that I was a transsexual and he told me that I was the only transsexual he's ever been with. He thought I was beautiful."

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London said the pair engaged in explicit sexual acts before Baskett paid her $500 for her services. She claimed Baskett later paid her an additional $2000 to claim she never met him and $5000 to agree never to talk about their sexual encounter publicly.

While Wilkinson and Baskett have not commented on the shocking allegations, the Minnesota Vikings star was seen leaving the couple's home and checking into the nearby Good Night Inn in Calabasas, California.

The reality star last mentioned her husband in a tweet several days ago, saying she spent that day with him and their son Hank Jr.

Fun day with both of my Hanks #lovingsummer

— Kendra Wilkinson (@KendraWilkinson) June 21, 2014

Wilkinson and Baskett wed in 2009 and have two children together.

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Everyone is trying to get off of Lindsay Lohan's list. First James Franco denies ever sleeping with the troubled starlet, now Adam Levine is swearing he never bedded her either.

The Voice judge appeared on The Howard Stern Show on Tuesday and denied that anything ever happened between the two of them.

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Stern asked, "By the way, you were listed on Lindsay Lohan's sex list, that you had sex with her, I didn't know this."

The "Moves Like Jagger" singer quickly responded, "That's not true. I did not have sexual intercourse with Lindsay Lohan."

The radio show host noted something interesting about this list — no one has admitted to belonging on that piece of paper. However, the Maroon 5 front man had a specific answer.

"That's because I think we're being truthful about that very specific thing," Levine said. "I can f***ing see it on the paper, I'm getting much better at this!"

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While Levine is no saint himself, he is currently engaged to model Benhati Prinsloo. He has also taken the steps to make amends with his ex-girlfriends so he can start his marriage out with a clean slate. No matter what, though, Lohan is not on his list of exes.

Stern then asked the question everyone wants the answer to. "Did anybody have sex with Lindsay Lohan?"

Levine summed up, "A lot of people probably did, I don't know."

Perhaps Lohan can give us the truth.

The all-American

Exterior Painting and Fence by McKeel Custom Painting

Red brick, blue shutters and white siding and trim — this home is a perfect example of American patriotism.

The subtle patriot

Cherokee by Phil Kean Designs

At first glance, this home might not seem like the most patriotic one on the block, but take a closer look and you'll see it. The white exterior, combined with the red brick patio, looks spectacular against the crisp, blue water and serene sky.

The colonial

Atherton Residence by Miller Design Co.

Red roofing, white siding and deep, navy blue shutters make this colonial scream of heritage.

The red front door

Exterior Painting by Shaw Company Painting and Remodeling

To keep this neutral palette exciting, the red door on this home becomes a focal point against the white siding and blue-gray roofing.

The historical home

Grande Avenue Historical Home by Silver Creek Painting

Don't let the copper accents throw you. This home is red, white and blue, through and through. We love that they used two shades of blue, while accenting key areas with red and white.

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Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis are busy planning a wedding and getting ready for their first child to arrive, but that's not all that is going down in the Kutcher family. Ashton's twin brother, Michael, was recently married and their sister, Tausha, is also expecting, according to Us Weekly.

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Michael shared his excitement about all of the changes going on and he is confident that everything happening is right with the universe. "Those two reunited after 14 years and I think they were meant to be," he told Us on Monday at the Harboring Hearts' 2nd Annual Summer Soiree in New York City. "It'd be like Ross and Rachel getting married [from Friends], like David Schwimmer and Jennifer Aniston getting married! They make such a great couple. I'm so happy for them I really am. Ashton is in a really great place right now."

Ashton's twin also talked about his enthusiasm for the next generation of Kutchers. "My sister and Ashton are both expecting, it's so exciting for the whole family," Michael said. "Ashton and Mila are so excited to be parents. I have a 9-year-old myself, and a 4-year-old, and there's a 16-year-old in the family. We're so excited to expand the cousins of the new generation."

Though Ashton and Kunis have been engaged since February, sources say they don't plan to walk down the aisle until after their bundle of joy arrives. Earlier this month, a friend of the couple told E! News that they are "not planning to get married before the baby is born" because "they have a lot going on right now... they've been focusing on prepping for the baby and the new house." The two stars purchased a $10 million Beverly Hills home in May.

Kunis, who was previously in a relationship with actor, Macaulay Culkin, has never been married before. Ashton's divorce from Demi Moore was finalized in October 2013.

Watermelon is my all-time favorite fruit. To me, it screams summer, BBQs, picnics and longer days. As a little girl, I would love to help my mom cut open a huge watermelon and then seed it. We had watermelon a lot while growing up, and it was usually paired with something fresh off the grill and corn on the cob.

These five dishes are packed with either real watermelon or watermelon flavoring. They are perfect for summer picnics. I hope you enjoy these recipes as much as my family did.

1. Watermelon, mango and strawberry salad recipe

This salad is both healthy and refreshing. The watermelon mixed with the other fruits packs in some great nutrients, and the light dressing will leave you wanting more and more.

Serves 8-10

Ingredients:

• 1 medium-size watermelon (about 8 cups), cut into small chunks
• 2 large mangoes, pitted and skins removed
• 1-1/4 cups fresh strawberries, stems removed and chopped
• 1/3 cup olive oil
• 3 tablespoons freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1-1/2 cups feta cheese, crumbled
• 1/2 cup mint leaves, chopped

Directions:

1. In a small bowl, whisk together the olive oil, lemon juice, salt and pepper.
2. In another large bowl, gently mix together the watermelon, mango and strawberries. Stir in the dressing.
3. Garnish with the mint leaves and feta cheese.
4. Serve immediately.

2. Watermelon cupcakes recipe

These cupcakes are bursting with watermelon flavor. Bonus: They are decorated and dressed up to look like miniature watermelons.

Yields 24

Ingredients:

• 1 white cake mix plus the ingredients called for on the box
• 1 (3.4 ounce) package watermelon Jell-O mix, dry (for flavoring)
• 3/4 cup miniature chocolate chips
• 1 (16 ounce) container vanilla frosting
• Green and pink or red food dye, enough to reach desired shades

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a muffin tin with muffin liners, and set it aside.
2. Follow the package directions to mix together the cake batter. Stir in some pink or red food coloring, the watermelon Jell-O powder and the miniature chocolate chips.
3. Divide the batter equally among the muffin liners, and follow the package directions for baking time.
4. When done, remove the cupcakes from the oven, and allow them to cool completely.
5. While the cupcakes cool, separate the frosting into 2 bowls. Dye 1 bowl of frosting a very dark green and the other bowl a lighter shade of green.
6. Place both frostings side by side (not touching) into a frosting bag fitted with a star tip.
7. Pipe the frosting onto the cooled cupcakes.

3. Watermelon lemonade slush recipe

This watermelon slush requires only three ingredients and takes just minutes to whip together. It is delicious, refreshing and the perfect summer beverage.

Serves 2

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seeded watermelon, cubed
• 1/2 cup fresh strawberries, stems removed and chopped
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 2 tablespoons strawberry lemonade drink mix
• 1 cup ice

Directions:

1. In a blender, combine all the ingredients. Process until the mixture is smooth.
2. Transfer into 2 glasses, and enjoy immediately.

4. Watermelon caprese salad kebabs recipe

These watermelon kebabs are so easy to make.

Serves 4

Ingredients:

• 1 cup seeded watermelon, cut into large chunks
• 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese, cut into large chunks
• 1 cup grape tomatoes
• 8 fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
• 1 teaspoon brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 4 wooden skewers

Directions:

1. Thread the watermelon chunks, cheese chunks, tomatoes and basil leaves onto the skewers until all the ingredients are used up and evenly distributed among the 4 skewers.
2. In a small bowl, whisk together the balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, minced garlic, salt, pepper and olive oil.
3. Pour the dressing over the kebabs.
4. Serve immediately, or store (without dressing) in an airtight container in the fridge, and then pour the dressing onto the kebabs right before you are ready to serve them.

5. Watermelon cookie recipe

Not only do these cookies look like watermelon slices, but they taste like them too.

Yields 18-20

Ingredients:

• 1 (17.5 ounce) package sugar cookie mix plus the ingredients called for
• 4 tablespoons watermelon Jell-O mix, dry (for flavoring)
• 1/2 cup miniature chocolate chips
• Red food coloring
• 1/2 cup vanilla frosting
• Green food coloring

Directions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare the sugar cookies according to the package directions.
2. Stir in the dry Jell-O mix and miniature chocolate chips. Add red food coloring until desired shade is reached.
3. Roll out the dough, and cut it into large circles. Cut the circles in half, and place them on an ungreased baking pan.
4. Bake according to the package directions.
5. Remove the cookies from the oven, and allow them to cool completely.
6. While the cookies are cooling, microwave the vanilla frosting for 20 seconds. Stir in the green food coloring until the desired shade is reached.
7. Dip the rounded edges of the cookies into the green frosting glaze.
8. Place the cookies on a wire rack, and allow them to completely dry.

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Kanye West has been helping his community, but it may not be his choice. The recently-married rapper has been speaking at many different colleges about fashion.

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West reportedly made an agreement in March related to his attack on a photographer nearly a year ago, according to Vanity Fair. West agreed to 24 months of "informal probation" and 250 hours of community service. TMZ reported that West's visits to the schools aren't exactly out of the kindness of his own heart, but are part of his community service agreement.

West was arrested on July 19, 2013 after he landed at LAX and was faced with photographers. One of the photographers said West punched him and took his camera. West was later charged with criminal battery and attempted grand theft.

Back in November, Yeezus himself spoke at the Harvard Graduate School of Design, with Kim Kardashian tagging along and tweeting photos. On Monday, June 23, West spoke to students at the Los Angeles Trade Technical College to talk "about designers." The rapper was there for three hours, but it was the third time he had been at the school this year.

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A student posted a photo to Instagram two months ago as West spoke "about the business of fashion and his personal experience within the fashion industry."

While West probably got off easy with his community service requirements, it looks like he is doing all he can to fulfill them — and is doing a good thing in the process. It may be time for Chris Brown to take a note from Kanye West's playbook — or, at least, do what he can to hire West's lawyer.

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It's looking more and more like Justin Bieber and his entourage need to invest in some nice bicycles for themselves. The whole motorized vehicle situation just doesn't seem to be working out for the crew.

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Bieber and his posse were in yet another high-end automobile mash-up today after being chased by paparazzi, according to TMZ. The singer wasn't driving, but was a passenger in an Escalade that was allegedly speeding in an effort to lose the paps when it pulled in front of a parking structure and was hit by a BMW.

Authorities told TMZ that no injuries were sustained, but even if there were, the Biebs didn't stick around long enough to find out. Witnesses say the "As Long As You Love Me" singer quickly jumped into another vehicle and ditched the scene.

This isn't Bieber's first fender-bender fiasco. Back in August 2011, the star was driving his Ferrari when he hit another car in an underground parking lot; however, the LAPD deemed the accident to be so trivial that they didn't even file a report. Another Ferrari owned by Bieber was involved in a much more tragic accident in January 2013 when photog, Chris Guerra, was struck and killed by an oncoming car while trying to obtain pictures of the singer, who was not at the scene. Bieber also got in some hot water for driving under the influence in January when he was arrested for DUI in Miami.

Paparazzi are often accused of being overly aggressive and endangering lives in their pursuit of the famous, and many celebs have called for protection and a change in laws. Twenty-one-year-old model, Cara Delevingne, recently vented her frustrations about what many feel to be celebrity stalkers. Delevingne referred to the photogs as "assassins with telescope lenses" and noted that it took the death of Princess Diana to bring about new privacy laws in France.

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Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift may be the most adorable BFFs, and Sheeran has some new insights into who TSwift really is. Speaking with Time, he opened up about his new album and what Swift means to him.

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Swift made a needlepoint for her friend with a Drake lyric, which he debuted in the June 10 MTV documentary, 9 Days and Nights of Ed Sheeran. A Taylor Swift fan site tweeted a photo of the needlepoint masterpiece.

Taylor made Ed Sheeran this hilarious @Drake inspired needlepoint! pic.twitter.com/lxgROg8vna

— Taylor Swift Canada (@TSwiftCAN) June 10, 2014

But according to Sheeran, he won't be returning the favor — not because he doesn't want to, but because he doesn't have the same skills as Swift.

"I'm not a very crafty sort of person," he admitted. "She's very crafty."

The craft skills may be a part of her personality, as Sheeran explained, "I know she's 24 but she's a sort of middle-aged woman trapped in a 24-year-old's body. She hangs out with her cat and sews things."

Sheeran was discovered only a few years ago, and has been on a rise to superstardom in a very short amount of time. Although he knows Swift is an old soul in a young body, he knows his soul isn't as easy to pin down.

"My soul age differs from day to day. It can be 8 or 80," he said, adding that his environment decides his age for the day.

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"It just depends on what I'm doing. If I'm working it's usually pretty spot-on for work, but if I'm with my friends and the clock's off I'll go back to being young."

Sheeran's new album, x, is out now.

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Leah Remini has long been a household name, but her new reality show is giving her entire family a chance to shine in the spotlight for the first time. The actress and former co-host of The Talk has opened up about the upcoming premiere of Leah Remini: It's All Relative with a warning for us all.

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Along with the star and her husband of 10 years, salsa musician, Angelo Pagán, TLC boasts their program will include Remini's "opinionated mother, eccentric stepfather, sister and brother-in-law."

"I'm so happy to be opening my home to TLC and to be sharing my family with you," 44-year-old Remini said in an announcement about her show Tuesday. "Beware — in these last 13 weeks of working on the show, my mother and stepfather already feel they are the true talent and breakouts of the show and expect to be offered sitcoms."

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Remini has been outspoken about her reasons for leaving the Church of Scientology, a topic which is expected to be referenced in TLC's reality program.

The first episode of her upcoming reality series, which debuts July 10, will reportedly focus on a party she and her husband throw for friends who stood by them after they made their controversial exit from the church. In June of 2013, she famously stated, "Everything the church taught me was a lie."

Here's your first look at the show, for which the network has ordered 12 episodes:

Will you be watching when Leah Remini's reality show premieres?

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Model Katie Cleary is in mourning after losing her husband over the weekend. Andrew Stern committed suicide on Sunday, June 22, family friend, Ben Decker, confirmed to People.

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"On Sunday, June 22, Andrew Stern, husband of Katie Cleary, committed suicide at a shooting range in the San Fernando Valley," Decker said. "Andrew and Katie have been in the midst of a very amicable separation and had remained on excellent terms. This is devastating news for us but we have been aware of Andrew's longtime struggle with depression."

Cleary may be best known for her role on Deal or No Deal, or as a contestant on America's Next Top Model. She also appeared on Season 2 of Millionaire Matchmaker in 2009, where she met Stern. According to his obituary, Stern was a marketing exec who had worked with dozens of professional athletes, including Kobe Bryant, Anna Kournikova and Terrell Owens.

Cleary was seen at Cannes in May with Leonardo DiCaprio, but her family said she was not involved in any sort of a relationship with him.

Decker said that "any rumors of any kind of extra-marital relationship are entirely fabricated and completely false." He added that Cleary's appearance next to the actor "was fully for the purpose of potential collaboration for environmental and animal welfare issues."

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DiCaprio has been very involved in animals rights in the past and Cleary shared those passions. She runs an animal rights group, Peace 4 Animals, and DiCaprio runs, and donates to, numerous charities. Decker made clear that their relationship was purely professional.

A public memorial for Stern will be held in Venice, California, this Saturday, June 28.

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Challenge: make something for yourself

Why? As all DIY junkies know, making something with your own hands is supremely satisfying. Whether it's a crafty magnet, a healthy cookie or a shoebox organizer, go ahead and try your hand at creating something special for yourself today.

Nora: I am a huge dessert person. I love enjoying tasty treats after a meal. While it's difficult to maintain a fit body while eating dessert every night, I was determined to find a healthy way to do it. I started experimenting with different ingredients and came up with a delicious cookie recipe that's free of sugar, gluten, butter and eggs.

Katie: As a working mom, having reminders of my kids around me makes my day even happier. So for my challenge this week, I made myself a magnet of one of my favorite pictures of my daughter. I placed the magnet on the filing cabinet over my desk, next to a matching one of my son. I wake up to this sweet smiling face every day, but now I can see it throughout my workday, as a reminder of what is waiting for me at home. One of my colleagues told me that my desk looks like "a mother's heart exploded" and I take that as a compliment.

Akilah: Sometimes I get on Pinterest. It's not my favorite website, but I have a guilty pleasure in their DIY boards. Sometimes their life hacks are just too good. This week I decided that if I was going to make my bedroom less junky, I'd have to start with the floor. All you need to hide your unsightly cords are an old shoebox, scissors and a knife. You can decorate the shoebox if you want, but I'm just not that fancy.

Cut a hole in the side of the box for the power strip cord to reach the wall. Then, cut the same number of holes into the box as appear on the power strip. This side will face away from visitors. (You can do a more attractive job than I did, but truly I just didn't want the cords to be a fire hazard.) Finally place the power strip in the box and pull the cord out toward the wall. Plug in your favorite items and pull their cords through the side holes. Replace the lid, and you've got a swanky hiding place for your serpentine cords.

Our Everyday Inspiration series wants to inspire you with small ways to improve your life. We've asked 20 women to take on a variety of small challenges and share their results. See all of our Everyday Inspiration challenges here, and meet the women here.

If you need a project idea, try this stenciled throw pillow:

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You don’t have to show up in a pantsuit and pumps to look professional at work. Instead, do Casual Fridays the right way in a comfy, chic ensemble that will take you straight from the office to happy hour, no problem. These skinny black vegan leather pants are perfect paired with an embellished cotton T-shirt — and metallic wedge sandals, of course. Throw on a white cropped moto jacket over the top, add some elegant rose gold bangles and you’re way ahead of the curve.

Alexander McQueen Embellished Cotton T-shirt (Net-a-porter.com, $338); American Apparel Vegan Leather Pant (Americanapparel.net, $148); 2b bebe Stephanie Moto Jacket (2bbebe.com, $37); GUESS Laure Wedge Resort Sandals (Guess.com, $49); Evade Gold Detail Handbag (Missguidedus.com, $45); Fossil Olive Three-Hand Stainless Steel Watch and Jewelry Set (Fossil.com, $145)

Who says Casual Fridays have to be boring? Spice up your go-to fancy floral maxi skirt with an edgy striped graphic tee and some bad-to-the-bone booties for a bossy look that’s sure to get you a ton of compliments from co-workers. Pull together the entire outfit with a sophisticated tuxedo blazer and a pretty printed scarf, and you’ll be well on your way to best-dressed employee at the office.

Each Other Striped Cotton Cropped T-Shirt (Stylebop.com, $122); Alice + Olivia Louie Printed Long Skirt (Aliceandolivia.com, $348); Mango Cropped Tuxedo Blazer (Mango.com, $100); Urban Originals Lennox Stud-Trim Tote Bag (Cusp.com, $90); David and Young Pastel Stripe Oblong Scarf (Shopdavidandyoung.com, $24); ASOS East Side Leather Ankle Boots (Asos.com, $124)

Take a walk on the wild side and dress for success in the coziest little black T-shirt dress ever styled, with some sassy leopard print pumps that you can also wear to the bar. A glam statement necklace and classy leather-look jacket give this outfit the air of elegance it needs to work for the office. Um, can we say smart?

Alexander Wang Classic Jersey T-Shirt Dress (Mytheresa.com, $127); River Island Beige Embossed Leather-Look Jacket (Riverisland.com, $120); Gold Amethyst and Agate Three Strand Bib Necklace (Maxandchloe.com, $170); Moda Luxe Satchel Handbag (Target.com, $40); Fergie Maiden Quatro Leopard Heels (Heels.com, $95)

Dark denim is always a do on Casual Fridays, so grab your favorite pair of skinny jeans and dress them up with an on-trend, feminine floral peplum top with a pretty pastel blazer draped on top. Got a lunch meeting with a client? No worries. Book it across town in no time flat in these adorable d’orsay flats that are comfy, yet classy. A simple oversized leather tote will keep your laptop, iPad, notebook, makeup and so much more safe.

Hudson Jeans Collin Skinny (HudsonJeans.com, $189); Alice + Olivia Rosie Sequined Organza Top (Theoutnet.com, $193); Zara Blazer With Zips (Zara.com, $139); Melissa Cutting D'Orsay Flats (Shopbop.com, $110); Aqua Square Stone Stacking Ring Set (Accessorize.com, $16); Anna Sui Limited Lipstick in Creamy Coral Pink (Beauty.com, $30); American Apparel Sturdy Leather Tote (Americanapparel.net, $170)

Dare to wear shorts to work this summer. And no, we’re not talking about the Daisy Duke cutoff kind. Yours should hit at the knee or right above it, like these, and be every bit as professional as pants (or, you know, close enough). A basic tee accessorized with a stunning crystal statement necklace finishes off the look fabulously.

J.Crew Collection Eaton Boy Short (Jcrew.com, $160); Rag & Bone Boyfriend Tee (Rag-bone.com, $95); Mango Round Neck Essential Cardigan (Mango.com, $35); Rupert Sanderson Joan Cage Front Leather Sandals (Modaoperandi.com, $305); Lavender Mint Crystal Statement Necklace (Perfectdetails.com, $225); Rebecca Minkoff Mini M.A.C. (Rebeccaminkoff.com, $195)

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My first experience with a squat toilet wasn't exactly positive. I had just landed in Taiwan after a 14-hour flight and all I wanted to do was use the bathroom. However, all I could find was a strange stall with a whole in the ground and two platforms for my feet. It took a little while, but I figured it out.

It didn't take long to master the art of squatting and I turned into a pro by the end of my month-long trip. Everything seemed to flow a little bit better, too.

And that wasn't just my imagination. Doctors and scientists have long argued that modern-day toilets are bad for our bodies. When we sit on the toilet, our bodies are turned into what's known as the anorectal angle. In this position, our rectums get "kinked," making it difficult for us to poop. Squatting helps relax the puborectalis muscle and takes out that kink, allowing us to properly eliminate all of our waste without straining. This method also helps us keep hemorrhoids and urinary tract infections from developing because we're not straining.

So, does that mean you need to ditch the toilet and install a new system? Nope. You can get the same effect from raising your knees into the proper angle with a small stool system known as the Squatty Potty.

The Squatty Potty comes in a variety of sizes to help everyone in your family get the proper 35-degree angle. Prices range from $25 for the economical version to $70 for a sleek bamboo Potty.

And as for an optimal pooping experience every time you hit the bathroom? Priceless.

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It's shaping up to be a banner year for pop singer-songwriter, Tiffany Houghton. Not only has the pretty Nashville native garnered a cult following for her killer pipes and effortless charm, but she's also about to head out with dreamy music duo, MKTO, for the American Dream tour.

Houghton — who has an endearing way of talking to you like she's known you forever — is walking on air these days, so it seems pretty fitting her debut single is an infectiously-happy-go-lucky tune called "High."

When we asked her about hitting the road June 27, she couldn't help but gush. "Oh, my gosh, I'm going to be performing this summer and I'm kind of excited to hear the response from fans and play the songs live with my band," she told us. "And more than anything, I'm really excited to perform — maybe that's a cliché answer, but I'm just happy to be onstage."

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Of course, it probably doesn't hurt that she'll be sharing that stage with MKTO's Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller, essentially making her the envy of teenage girls (and, ahem, not-so-teenage ones) everywhere.

But while the object of Houghton's fangirl affection has been known to rock a stage, he won't be on hers this summer.

"Honestly, I just have such a loyalty to Nick Jonas," she laughed. "You know your first fanboy that's on your wall that you're, like, in love with? He was that first love for me, so I will always love him. He will always have a special place in my heart."

And although she does admit her loyalty has wavered over the years, thanks to the likes of Channing Tatum and Harry Styles — she's "a huge One Direction fan" — Houghton is the type of gal who believes in the long haul.

Her songs, "High" and "Love Like That," were both inspired by her hopeless romanticism — the latter specifically by an elderly couple she sat near on a flight.

"It was so cute!" she said of the pair. "They walked in the airplane and he was holding all of her bags and holding her hand. Then they sit down, and it was, like, a five-hour flight and they were cuddling the entire time. I was like, 'That's what I need in my life!'"

So, we had to ask: Is she cuddling up to anyone at the moment?

"Other than my stuffed bunny, no," she joked. "His name is Butter, and he will now be joining me on all my tours, because I got him on my first tour and he just kept me such good company and got me through a breakup. So I keep good-ol' Butter with me."

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For now, Houghton's real love affair is with her music. The musician — who cites singer-songwriters like Hayley Williams, Vanessa Carlton, Taylor Swift and Michelle Branch as inspirations — hopes to build a career that is authentic to who she is.

In fact, being compared to Taylor Swift early in her career helped shape Houghton's vision for her future as an artist. Although, at first, she didn't like being compared to someone else so often, she now realizes "there's no better compliment" than being likened to an artist who has managed to create such an intimate connection with her fans.

"That's something I want to do in my career… create a community within my fan base of people that are just nice to each other. I think that's so important. If I can really make a difference in the world, that's how it's going to be — if I can make other people be good to each other," she mused.

"I just really love women who have been such an integral part of their story and they have really taken part in their art," she elaborated. "So, you know, while there are so many different pieces that are important to the puzzle, I think that the most important for me is the songwriting and making sure that my message and my image is uplifting and good and honest."

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In that vein, Houghton has a couple of stellar role models at home, too.

"Talk about the American dream! My mom and dad got married when they were 18 years old," she shared with us. "They had no money to their names, but my dad had this huge dream, so they moved out to Dallas together just after getting married and pursued something no one thought they could do. Everyone doubted them and they had all the cards stacked against them, but they sacrificed and they worked really hard and made it work."

It's those values Houghton credits as the reason she's been able to accomplish what she has and for the exciting precipice of her career on which she's now perched.

"It's because I grew up in a home where my parents said, 'You can do anything you want to do if you put in the time and the work and you recognize that it's gonna break your heart and you're going to have to keep working and keep trying. No one else can do it for you — you're going to have to be the person that makes it happen for yourself.'"

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"Thriller"

The special effects may be dated, but the classic horror story of the werewolf is timeless — and this is the video that catapulted Jackson to a previously unknown level of stardom.

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"Beat It"

Not exactly known for being a tough guy, Jackson brought in real gang members and filmed in Los Angeles' infamous Skid Row to give this video a tough edge — and introduced the world to that awesome red leather zippered jacket. Of course, through the power of dance, MJ shows them how funky strong his fight is and brings peace to the 'hood.

"Smooth Criminal"

From '80s-era gangs to '30s-era gangsters, Jackson's later take on criminal violence featured one of his most famous dance moves: that incredible, gravity-defying lean.

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"Billy Jean"

You can thank "Billy Jean" for making MTV what it is (or what it was when they actually played videos), as it brought the fledgling cable channel to national attention. The video also touches on a subject that plagued Jackson in his later years: intrusive paparazzi.

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"Man in the Mirror"

Not a single social issue illustrated in this heartbreaking video has been solved in the nearly 30 years since its 1987 release: not poverty, not homelessness, not racism, not war. Maybe it's because not enough people are listening to the song's message: "If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself, then make that change."

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After a long career and extensive credits alongside several of Hollywood's notable giants, Eli Wallach has passed away at the age of 98.

Appearing in legendary films such as The Misfits, The Good, the Bad and the Ugly, and The Godfather: Part III, Wallach was one of those longstanding stars who graced Hollywood through the decades. The veteran actor was well known for being seen alongside such greats as Clint Eastwood, Al Pacino and Clark Gable.

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Wallach also left a forever soft spot in fans' hearts when he made a memorable appearance costarring with Kate Winslet in 2006's The Holiday as her lovable aging neighbor.

Beginning with a less-than-famous life as the son of immigrant Polish parents in Brooklyn, New York, Wallach grew up Jewish in an Italian neighborhood. Not wanting to settle for the teacher's career his parents pushed on him, Wallach decided to seek studies at the Neighborhood Playhouse in Manhattan.

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Serving two years in the Army during World War II, Wallach returned home and began acting in Broadway plays and won a Tony Award for his work in Tennessee Williams' The Rose Tattoo. His movie career launched from there and the gravel-voiced actor went on to star in a slew of films and starred in several TV series, including the iconic 77 Sunset Strip.

In 2010, Wallach received a special honorary Oscar for his ample work history in Hollywood. "As an actor, I've played more bandits, thieves, warlords, molesters and Mafiosi than you could shake a stick at," he joked during his acceptance speech.

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When he was honored in New York two years earlier, Winslet addressed the crowd regarding her colleague and friend, saying that Wallach was her "very own Sexiest Man Alive."

Noting Wallach's wife, Anne Jackson, sitting in the audience with her husband, Winslet joked, "Truth is, Annie, if I had been around 60 years ago, you would have had some tough competition!"